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2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中模拟卷（常州专用） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：90分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分56分） 一、单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1．Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon in 2025 was ________ great success. If you haven’t visited Yangzhou, you can take ________ online tour of it. A．a; an B．/; an C．a; a D．an; a 【答案】A 【详解】句意：2025年扬州鉴真半程马拉松取得了巨大成功。如果你还没有去过扬州，你可以在网上游览一下。 考查不定冠词。a一个，修饰辅音音素开头的单词；an一个，修饰元音音素开头的单词。第一空泛指一次成功，且great是以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a，第二空泛指一次在线游览，且online是以元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an。故选A。 2．Good ______ between parents and children can help solve many family problems. A．communication B．excitement C．training D．article 【答案】A 【详解】句意：父母与子女之间良好的沟通有助于解决许多家庭问题。 考查名词辨析。communication沟通；excitement兴奋；training训练；article文章。根据“help solve many family problems”可知，能帮助解决家庭问题的应是“良好的沟通”，故选A。 3．Jack falls in love ______ science and goes to the library to read every day. A．in B．for C．at D．with 【答案】D 【详解】句意：杰克爱上了科学，每天去图书馆读书。考查动词词组。根据题干“杰克爱上了科学，每天去图书馆读书。”，可知考查短语fall in love with“爱上......”,故答案为D。 4．—Mom, must I finish my homework before dinner?   —No, you ________. You can do it after dinner if you are tired. A．can’t B．mustn’t C．needn’t D．shouldn’t 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——妈妈，我必须在晚饭前完成作业吗？——不，你不必。如果你累了，你可以晚饭后做。 can’t不能；mustn’t禁止；needn’t不必；shouldn’t不应该。对于must引导的一般疑问句，否定回答表示“不必”，常用needn’t 或don’t have to，而mustn’t表示“禁止”，语气过重，不符合语境。 5．—Has Simon returned the book to the library _______?   —Yes, he has _______ returned it. A．yet; yet B．already; already C．yet; already D．already; yet 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——西蒙把书还回图书馆了吗？——是的，他已经还了。 yet常用于否定句和疑问句句末，意为“还，已经”；already常用于肯定句句中，意为“已经”。第一空位于疑问句句末，应用yet；第二空位于肯定句句中，应用already。 6．—When will the match between China and India begin on TV? —Oh, it ________ for ten minutes. China won the match. A．has started B．has been on C．has finished D．has been over 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——电视上中印之间的比赛什么时候开始？——哦，它已经结束十分钟了，中国赢了比赛。 has started已经开始；has been on已经上演；has finished已经完成；has been over已经结束。“for ten minutes”是时间段，现在完成时中必须使用延续性动词或状态，start和finish都是短暂性动词，不能与时间段连用；“China won the match.”表明比赛已结束，be over表示结束的状态，可延续，应填has been over。 7．—Do you believe what the woman said just now? —I’m not sure ________ to believe her or not because she lied to me before. A．whether B．how C．what D．who 【答案】A 【详解】句意：——你相信刚才那个女人说的话吗？——我不确定是否要相信她，因为她之前对我撒过谎。 whether是否；how怎样；what什么；who谁。根据空后“or not”可知，此处构成固定搭配“whether…or not”，意为“是否”。应填whether。 8．All the children in the class are looking forward to Christmas and start to ________ to the day when they can get their favourite gifts. A．count down B．turn down C．calm down D．pass down 【答案】A 【详解】句意：班里所有的孩子都盼望着圣诞节，开始倒计时等待能收到最喜欢的礼物的那一天。 count down倒计时；turn down调小；calm down冷静下来；pass down传承。根据“looking forward to Christmas”和“the day when they can get their favourite gifts”可知，孩子们是在倒计时等待节日到来，应填count down。 9．My grandparents prefer ________ around the lake ________ themselves up after dinner. A．to walk, to cheer B．to walk, to cheering C．walking, to cheering D．walking, to cheer 【答案】D 【详解】句意：我的祖父母更喜欢晚饭后在湖边散步来让自己。 动词prefer后接动名词（doing）作宾语，表示 “更喜欢做某事”，是一种长期的、习惯性的偏好。prefer to do则常用于特定场合下的 “更愿意做某事”。本句描述的是祖父母晚饭后的习惯性行为，因此第一空用walking；晚饭后绕着湖散步是为了让自己振作精神，所以第二空用不定式to cheer表目的。 10．—What do you think of his singing skill? —It’s ________. No one in our school can do better. A．a bit of everything B．second to none C．no doubt D．instead of 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——你觉得他的唱歌技巧怎么样？——无人能比。我们学校没有人能唱得更好。 a bit of everything每样都会一点；second to none首屈一指、无人能比；no doubt毫无疑问；instead of而不是。根据“No one in our school can do better”可知，他是最好的，因此应选second to none。 二、完形填空(共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 During the summer vacation, I went on a trip to Guizhou with my classmates. There, I was surprised by the beautiful sights and the amazing FAST. First of all, after a two-hour drive from Guiyang, we arrived at the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. We had to walk along a mountain path to 11 the viewing area. When I was feeling tired, the waterfall 12 appeared in front of us. Tiny water drops in the air hit us 13 we went near the waterfall. The 14 we were, the louder it was. The water 15 like pieces of silk, which joined to form the waterfall. It was so amazing! FAST, another great thing to see, is about technology. It is known 16 China’s “Sky Eye” and is built in the mountains. After 17 in all of our electronic products, we walked in the tourist area. It is made up of many metal panels (面板) and looks like a huge pot. My father told me that the “pot” can 18 messages from outer space and help scientists carry out studies. When I heard of this, I felt so 19 of Chinese people’s creativity. The trip to Guizhou was a once-in-a-lifetime 20 for me. Both the natural beauty and the technology left a deep impression (印象) on me. Every time I think of the trip, I think of the great power and many possibilities of this amazing place. I often share the photos and stories of the trip 21 my family and friends. They all say they are eager to visit Guizhou 22 one day. 11．A．leave B．reach C．stop D．paint 12．A．mainly B．heavily C．suddenly D．only 13．A．when B．though C．unless D．so 14．A．higher B．faster C．lower D．closer 15．A．tasted B．sounded C．looked D．smelt 16．A．as B．for C．to D．by 17．A．hand B．hands C．handed D．handing 18．A．forget B．receive C．take D．kick 19．A．proud B．afraid C．tired D．worried 20．A．trust B．interest C．decision D．experience 21．A．to B．with C．for D．from 22．A．themselves B．himself C．yourselves D．ourselves 【答案】 11．B 12．C 13．A 14．D 15．C 16．A 17．D 18．B 19．A 20．D 21．B 22．A 【分析】本文讲述了作者暑假和同学去贵州旅行的经历，既欣赏了黄果树瀑布的自然美景，也参观了被誉为“中国天眼”的FAST射电望远镜，表达了对贵州自然风光与中国科技的赞叹，以及对这次旅行的难忘之情。 11．句意：我们不得不沿着山路步行到达观景台。 根据前文“walk along a mountain path”，步行的目的是到达观景台，应选reach，意思是“到达”。leave“离开”、stop“停止”、paint“绘画”均不符合语境。 12．句意：当我感到疲惫时，瀑布突然出现在我们眼前。 根据前文“When I was feeling tired”，在疲惫时瀑布意外出现，应选suddenly，意思是“突然地”。mainly“主要地”、heavily“沉重地”、only“仅仅”均不符合语境。 13．句意：当我们靠近瀑布时，空气中细小的水珠打在我们身上。 根据“Tiny water drops in the air hit us…we went near the waterfall.”可知是当靠近瀑布时，有细小水珠打在身上，此处引导时间状语从句，表示“当……的时候”，应选when。though“虽然”、unless“除非”、so“所以”均不符合逻辑。 14．句意：我们离得越近，声音就越大。 “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”是固定结构，表示“越……，越……”，根据常识，离瀑布越近声音越大，应选closer，意思是 “更近的”。higher“更高的”、faster“更快的”、lower“更低的”均不符合常识。 15．句意：水流看起来像一缕缕丝绸，汇聚成瀑布。 根据后文“like pieces of silk”，是视觉上的描述，应选looked，意思是“看起来”。tasted“尝起来”、sounded“听起来”、smelt“闻起来” 均不符合视觉描述的语境。 16．句意：它作为中国的“天眼”而闻名，建在群山之中。 根据“It is known…China’s ‘Sky Eye’”，可知固定搭配be known as表示“作为……而闻名”，符合语境。be known for“因……而闻名”、be known to“为……所熟知”、be known by“凭……而知）”均不符合。 17．句意：在把所有电子产品都上交后，我们走进了游览区。 after是介词，后接动名词作宾语，应选handing。hand（动词原形）、hands（第三人称单数）、handed（过去式 / 过去分词）均不符合语法要求。 18．句意：我爸爸告诉我，这个“锅”可以接收来自外太空的信息，帮助科学家开展研究。 根据后文“messages from outer space”，射电望远镜的功能是接收信号，应选receive，意思是“接收”。forget“忘记”、take“拿走”、kick“踢”均不符合功能描述。 19．句意：当我听到这些时，我为中国人民的创造力感到无比自豪。 根据“I felt so…of Chinese people’s creativity.”，可知是固定搭配be proud of表示“为……感到自豪”，符合语境。afraid“害怕的”、tired“疲惫的”、worried“担忧的”均不符合语境。 20．句意：这次贵州之行对我来说是一次一生一次的经历。 根据后文“left a deep impression on me”，旅行是一次难忘的经历，应选experience，意思是“经历”。trust“信任”、interest“兴趣”、decision“决定”均不符合语境。 21．句意：我经常和我的家人朋友分享这次旅行的照片和故事。 根据“I often share the photos and stories of the trip…my family and friends”，可知是固定搭配share sth. with sb.表示“和某人分享某物”，应选with。 22．句意：他们都说渴望有一天自己去贵州游玩。 主语是They，对应反身代词themselves，表示“他们自己”。 三、阅读理解(共14小题；每小题2分，满分28分) 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The attractive Kanas Lake Have you ever dreamt of visiting a place where the scenery changes like a magic picture book? Welcome to Kanas Lake in Xinjiang, a fairyland on earth that will take your breath away. Kanas Lake, the second largest deep-water lake in China, has a water depth of 188.4 metres. The most amazing thing about Kanas Lake is its “vertical (垂直的) painting” of nature. If you look from the foot to the top of the mountains near the lake, you can see seven different landscapes. They range from green grasslands and dense (茂密的) forests near the water to snowy peaks high above. Kanas Lake is also a master of colour. Its water is not just blue; it changes with the seasons and weather. In summer, it looks milky green-blue, while in autumn, it turns deep sapphire blue. This magical change happens because the water contains tiny mineral particles (矿物质粒子) from melted glaciers, which reflect sunlight in beautiful ways. This perfect environment is home to many living things. Nearly 1,000 kinds of plants grow here, and over 100 species of birds and rare animals like sable (紫貂) and red deer live in the forests. In short, Kanas Lake is a world of wonders. With its beautiful landscapes, magical colours, and rich wildlife, it offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience to every visitor. 23．What is Kanas Lake’s “vertical painting” of nature? A．The amazing waterfalls. B．The different natural landscapes from low to high. C．The colourful water in different seasons. D．The snowy mountains. 24．Why does the lake water change colour? A．Because the sky colour changes in different seasons. B．Because the weather changes very quickly. C．Because the tiny mineral particles in the water reflect sunlight. D．Because plants in the lake change colour. 25．What does the writer want to tell us about Kanas Lake? A．It is the second largest deep-water lake in China. B．It is a master of colour. C．It has a perfect environment. D．It is a world of wonders. 【答案】23．B 24．C 25．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了新疆喀纳斯湖的自然景观、色彩变化特点及生态环境，展现其作为“奇迹之地”的魅力。 23．文章第二段“If you look from the foot to the top of the mountains near the lake, you can see seven different landscapes.”表明“‘vertical painting’ of nature”指的是从低到高的不同自然景观。 24．文章第三段“This magical change happens because the water contains tiny mineral particles from melted glaciers, which reflect sunlight in beautiful ways.”表明湖水变色是因为水中的微小矿物质粒子反射阳光。 25．文章最后一段“In short, Kanas Lake is a world of wonders. With its beautiful landscapes, magical colours, and rich wildlife, it offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience to every visitor.”表明作者想告诉我们喀纳斯湖是一个充满奇迹的地方。 B At church, Mrs Thatcher talked to Mrs Harper and found out that Becky had not slept there last night. Where was she? Then Aunt Polly said Tom had not come home either. They asked if anybody had seen them on the boat. Nobody could remember. “They must still be in the caves!” said somebody. A large group of men went to the caves to search for the two children. They searched all day. They searched for three days, but they did not find Tom or Becky. Where could they be? At the picnic, Tom and Becky went into the caves with the other children. They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him. They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back. They found a large cave with a spring in it. There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran. They did not watch where they were going. They escaped from the bats and found a lake. They sat down to rest. “We haven’t heard the other children for a long time,” said Becky. “We’d better go back,” suggested Tom. They tried to find a way back without going through the cave with bats. They were soon lost. They didn’t know how to get back. They began to shout. Nobody answered. —From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 26．A group of men went to the caves ________. A．to look for Tom and Becky B．to have a picnic C．to attack the children D．to sleep in the caves 27．What does the word “spring” mean in the passage? A．season B．branch C．spring water D．lake 28．What happened first and what happened next? Arrange them in the time order. a. Tom decided to explore.        b. They found a lake. c. They walked down a small tunnel.    d. They began to shout. e. They made some marks on the wall. A．b-a-c-e-d B．c-a-d-b-e C．a-d-e-c-b D．c-a-e-b-d 29．Which chapter is the passage from? A．Tom Meets Becky. B．Tom Is Alive Again. C．Tom And Becky Are Lost. D．Tom Is Rich. 【答案】26．A 27．C 28．D 29．C 【导语】本文节选自《汤姆·索亚历险记》，讲述汤姆与贝基在山洞探险迷路，众人进山搜寻二人的故事。 26．第三段说明搜救行动：“A large group of men went to the caves to search for the two children.”，句中“the two children”指代前文失踪的Tom和Becky，因此这些人去山洞是为了寻找他们。 27．第四段描述山洞环境：“They found a large cave with a spring in it.”，结合上文地点“cave”可判断此处的spring指山洞中的泉水，而非季节等其他含义。 28．第四段记叙探险过程：“They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore... They made some marks on the wall... They escaped from the bats and found a lake...”和最后一段“They began to shout.”，按时间顺序事件依次为：走下隧道→决定探索→在墙上做标记→发现湖泊→开始呼喊。 29．全文围绕Tom和Becky进入山洞后迷路、众人搜寻的情节展开，核心事件是二人在山洞中迷路，因此文章的章节应为“Tom And Becky Are Lost”。 C In 2025, Guangxi faced a serious drought. No one in Guangxi ever imagined facing such a terrible drought. It changed our green, rainy home into a dry and dead place. From the beginning of November 2024 to May 2025, there was hardly any heavy rain here. Only light rain fell on the ground sometimes. This was the lowest since 1961. ▲ A weather event called La Niña sent strong winds from the north over Guangxi. Also, the high-pressure system kept wet air away, so it was hotter and less rainy. The unusual drought affected people’s drinking water and crops. Thousands of people didn’t have enough water to drink, and large areas of crops were dying. Many cities like Nanning and Guilin, along with lots of counties (县), had drought problems. In Guigang, some small water pools even had no water left. The government tried its best to help. They dug many new wells (井) for water and did cloud seeding (人工降雨) many times. The government used a large amount of money to solve the problems, such as rebuilding farms, buying water tools and sending water. These made sure people had enough water until the rains (雨季) came. In June, it rained a lot, and the land turned green again. Guangxi’s drought tells a truth: Nature is like a magic box full of surprises. Just when we think we understand it well enough, it suddenly shows us something we didn’t expect. It reminds us that no matter how much we study and prepare, nature always has its own rules and ways of working. 30．How long did the drought in Guangxi last (持续)? A．For 3 months. B．For 6 months. C．For 7 months. D．For 9 months. 31．Which sentence should we put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．Why did this happen? B．Where can we find more water? C．What can we do during the drought? D．Who had the biggest problems during the drought? 32．Which way did the government NOT use to fight against the drought? A．Doing cloud seeding. B．Buying water tools. C．Building more houses. D．Digging new wells. 33．What is the best title for the text? A．A Story of La Niña in Guangxi B．A Drought in Guangxi C．The Rainy Season in Guangxi D．Nature Is like a Magic Box 【答案】30．C 31．A 32．C 33．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了广西在2025年遭遇了自1961年以来最严重的干旱，政府通过打井、人工降雨、调配水资源等措施应对，最终在6月迎来降雨，缓解了旱情，此次事件提醒人类需敬畏自然的不可预测性。 30．第一段提出From the beginning of November 2024 to May 2025, there was hardly any heavy rain here.，广西的干旱从2024年11月初开始，到2025年5月结束，共持续了7个月。 31．第二段提出A weather event called La Niña sent strong winds from the north over Guangxi. Also, the high-pressure system kept wet air away, so it was hotter and less rainy。该段主要讲述了广西干旱的原因。 32．第四段提出They dug many new wells for water and did cloud seeding many times to keep increasing the rainfall.”和“buying water tools，整治干旱的措施可以有：进行人工降雨、购买取水工具和挖掘许多新水井来取水。 33．通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了广西的一次干旱。 D There have recently been a lot of arguments about homework. As a teacher, I strongly believe in the benefits of quality homework. Besides preparing students for university life, it teaches important life skills that will benefit (使受益) students for the rest of their lives. Some people argue that homework is causing stress and depression (抑郁) to rise in children. But to blame (责怪) homework for these health problems is wrong. Social pressures cause more stress for teenagers than homework. If people really care about the health of students, they would spend more time solving the problems that cause pressure in schools rather than complaining about homework. In addition, those who are against homework believe that students end up hating the time spent instead of enjoying learning. However, the problem is the type of homework being assigned (布置). It is the quality not quantity (数量) of homework that will improve students’ learning and their enjoyment. Repetitive (重复的) worksheets where students remember historical dates and names or solve math problems over and over again are less beneficial than more creative project-based homework. Primary students will finally be in middle and high school where homework will be assigned. If they have preparation in primary school, they will easily adjust to life with homework later. The important thing is to assign just enough homework to help students learn. In fact, homework allows parents to be aware of what their child is doing at school and how well their academic (学术的) and thinking skills are developing. If they notice that their child is taking an unreasonable amount of time completing their homework, parents can call the teacher’s attention to the problem. Finally, homework helps to teach students important study and life skills that will set them up for future success. They learn how to manage their time so that they can finish their homework and other activities. At times, they might try very hard to complete the homework, but by working through it, they learn not to lose heart. These are skills that will not only benefit them in their academic life but in their adult lives as well.   We should realize that quality homework can help to show children the connection between what they are learning in school and how it can be used outside of schools, and it should allow the students to have fun while doing it. Learning should not only be contained within a classroom; it should be extended to all areas of our lives. 34．Which of the following phrases has the similar meaning to “adjust to”? A．get tired of B．get used to C．feel worried about D．feel curious about 35．What can we know about quality homework from the text? A．It causes many physical and mental problems to students. B．It has nothing to do with students’ study and life skills. C．Students only need to do it at primary and middle school. D．Students can prepare for their future better by doing it. 36．What does the writer think of homework? A．The influence of homework is beyond the teachers’ control. B．Whether homework is helpful or not depends on its quality. C．Homework is far more important than any other school activity. D．Homework should be finished in class instead of after school. 【答案】34．B 35．D 36．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者以教师的身份，围绕“家庭作业”这一话题展开论述，论证了高质量作业对学生的益处，反驳将学生健康问题归咎于作业的错误观点。 34．根据第4段中的“If they have preparation in primary school, they will easily adjust to life with homework later.”可知，如果小学生在小学有准备，他们以后到初中或高中会很容易地适应家庭作业。adjust to意为“适应”，相当于get used to。 35．根据第1段中的“Besides preparing students for university life, it teaches important life skills that will benefit (使受益) students for the rest of their lives.”和第6段中的“Finally, homework helps to teach students important study and life skills that will set them up for future success.”可知，通过做高品质的家庭作业，学生可以更好地为未来做好准备。 36．根据第3段中的“However, the problem is the type of homework being assigned (布置). It is the quality not quantity (数量) of homework that will improve students’ learning and their enjoyment.”可知，作者认为家庭作业是否有用取决于它的质量。 四、还原信息(共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “For the past years, my life has been changing along with China,” said Dashan, a Canadian who is liked by many Chinese during an interview. In 1988, Dashan performed in CCTV’s New Year’s Gala (春节联欢晚会) and he became famous soon. He said that he had witnessed (见证) many changes in China. 37 To Dashan, one of the greatest changes in China is its way of communicating (交流) with the outside world. His first trip to China in 1988 lasted days and he had to change planes and then took a train journey from Hong Kong to Beijing. 38 And during his first two years in China he had to write letters to his family. It took two weeks for the mail to arrive in Ottawa and another two weeks for him to get a reply (回信). “Now, everything has changed. 39 Of course we can also talk for free on the Internet,” he said. “We couldn’t see many foreigners in China then. But nowadays there are more and more foreigners in China. Many of them speak good Chinese. 40 Because as China opens more and develops more, China becomes stronger, more and more foreigners want to learn more about China,” he also said. Why are there so many changes? Dashan’s answer is that China is opening more and the government is trying hard to make the country stronger. A．Now it takes only 13 hours to fly non-stop from Toronto to Beijing. B．He has lived in China for more than 30 years. C．I can talk with my parents on a mobile phone and it costs only 4 yuan a minute. D．This is only natural. E．He often goes back to Canada to visit his family. F．These changes make his life in China easier and happier. 【答案】37．F 38．A 39．C 40．D 【导语】本文讲述了大山（一位受中国人喜爱的加拿大人）接受采访，分享自己见证中国多年来的变化，特别是交通和通讯方式的发展，以及外国人在中国增多的现象和原因。 37．根据“He said that he had witnessed (见证) many changes in China.”并结合下文内容可知，大山见证了中国的许多变化，后文开始具体举例这些变化，F项“这些变化让他在中国的生活更轻松、更快乐。”引出下文对具体变化的描述，起到承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选F。 38．根据“His first trip to China in 1988 lasted days and he had to change planes and then took a train journey from Hong Kong to Beijing.”可知，前文描述1988年他第一次来中国时旅途的艰辛（转机、坐火车，耗时数天），A项“现在从多伦多直飞北京只需要 13 个小时。”与前文1988年的旅途艰辛形成鲜明对比，体现了交通方式的巨大变化，符合语境。故选A。 39．根据“It took two weeks for the mail to arrive in Ottawa and another two weeks for him to get a reply (回信).”可知，写信是不方便的，C项“我可以用手机和父母聊天，每分钟只花4元。”说明了现在与家人联系的便捷和低成本，与前文写信的不便形成对比，符合语境。故选C。 40．根据“But nowadays there are more and more foreigners in China. Many of them speak good Chinese.”可知，在中国的外国人越来越多，他们中的很多人中文说得很好，D项“这是很自然的。”是对“越来越多外国人来中国、中文说得好”这一现象的评价，后文的“because”正是在解释为什么这是“自然的”。故选D。 第II卷 笔答题（满分34分） 五、阅读回答(共4小题；前3小题每题2分，第4小题3分，满分9分) 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。 In recent times, stand-up comedy (脱口秀) has become popular in China. I’m a big fan of it. For me, watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. One of my favourite comedians has explained the different ways in which Western and Asian people express love and care for others. It got me thinking about how people express love. I was born into a typical (典型的) East Asian family. Although my family has always provided well for me, I seldom expressed my love or thankfulness to my parents. My parents never said anything like “You are the best boy” to me even when I made great improvements in my schoolwork. The question of how love is communicated has often crossed my mind. Recently, thanks to the comedian’s ideas, I’ve come to realize that in Chinese culture food plays an important part in expressing love. The most common way for us to show love is through preparing delicious meals for loved ones. As far as I can remember, my parents always try to prepare delicious meals for me. Whenever I return home, warm dishes are waiting for me. The meal warms not only my stomach but also my heart. Our culture may not stress verbal (口头的) expressions of love, but love is expressed in a warm way. 41．Why does the writer enjoy watching stand-up comedy? 42．What plays an important part in expressing love in Chinese culture? 43．What does the writer think of the warm dishes? 44．How do you usually express your love to your parents? 【答案】41．Because watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. 42．Food. 43．The writer thinks the warm dishes warm not only his stomach but also his heart. 44．I usually express my love to my parents by helping them with housework. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了作者作为脱口秀的粉丝，通过脱口秀引发了对中西方表达爱的方式的思考，尤其探讨了中国文化中通过食物表达爱的方式。 41．根据“For me, watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax.”可知，作者喜欢看脱口秀是因为它提供了一种放松的方式。故填Because watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. 42．根据“I’ve come to realize that in Chinese culture food plays an important part in expressing love.”可知，在中国文化中，食物在表达爱中起着重要的作用。故填Food. 43．根据“Whenever I return home, warm dishes are waiting for me. The meal warms not only my stomach but also my heart.”可知，作者认为热腾腾的饭菜不仅温暖了他的胃，也温暖了他的心。故填The writer thinks the warm dishes warm not only his stomach but also his heart. 44．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I usually express my love to my parents by helping them with housework. 六、综合填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Since digital stickers (表情包) first came out, they 45 (be) an important part of our daily online communication. They are 46 (wide) used because they can express how someone feels or what someone wants to say. Stickers can be interesting, foolish or serious. People can use them 47 (celebrate) or complain (抱怨) without 48 (say) a word. A survey finds that 36% of people 49 (age) from 18 to 36 prefer pictures to words. Many of them think stickers are the best way to pass 50 (they) feelings. While emojis are simple symbols that stand for a feeling, stickers are made up of many parts. Some of them have several 51 (mean) and have been designed to show real-life experiences. Some people treat stickers like toys. They compete to see who can collect the most and 52 (funny) ones. Others use them as a social tool. Stickers provide 53 easy way for people to communicate with new and old friends. No matter how stickers are used, they have become the 54 (choose) of many people. 【答案】 45．have been 46．widely 47．to celebrate 48．saying 49．aged 50．their 51．meanings 52．funniest 53．an 54．choice 【导语】本文主要讲述了表情包自出现以来，已成为日常网络交流的重要部分，介绍了其受欢迎的原因、特点以及不同人对表情包的使用方式和看法。 45．句意：自从数字表情包首次出现以来，它们已经成为我们日常在线交流的重要组成部分。根据“Since digital stickers (表情包) first came out”可知，句子时态是现在完成时，其结构为“have/has + 过去分词”，主语“they”是复数，所以用have，be的过去分词是been。 46．句意：它们被广泛使用，因为它们可以表达某人的感受或某人想说的话。“used”是动词，前面要用副词修饰，wide的副词形式是widely，表示“广泛地”。 47．句意：人们可以用它们来庆祝或抱怨，而不用说一个字。“use sth. to do sth.”表示“用某物做某事”，所以这里用celebrate的动词不定式形式to celebrate。 48．句意：人们可以用它们来庆祝或抱怨，而不用说一个字。“without”是介词，后面接动词时，要用动词的-ing形式，所以用say的-ing形式saying。 49．句意：一项调查发现，年龄在18岁到36岁之间的人中有36%更喜欢图片而不是文字。“age”在这里作后置定语修饰“people”，表示“年龄在……的”，用过去分词aged。 50．句意：他们中的许多人认为表情包是传递他们感受的最佳方式。“feelings”是名词，前面要用形容词性物主代词修饰，they的形容词性物主代词是their，表示“他们的”。 51．句意：它们中的一些有几个意思，并且被设计用来展示现实生活中的经历。“several”表示“几个”，后面接可数名词复数，mean的名词形式是meaning，其复数形式是meanings。 52．句意：他们竞争看谁能收集到最多且最有趣的表情包。本空与前面的“the most (stickers)”并列，表示在“数量最多”和“最有趣”两方面进行比较，因此应用形容词funny的最高级形式funniest，修饰“ones”。 53．句意：表情包为人们提供了一种与新老朋友交流的简便方式。“way”是可数名词单数，且“easy”以元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an表示“一种”。 54．句意：无论表情包如何使用，它们已经成为许多人的选择。“the”后面接名词，choose的名词形式是choice，且根据语境可知，应使用单数名词“choice”表示“人们的选择”。 七、书面表达(共1题；满分15分) 55．最近，你校英语社团正在开展“好书伴我成长”主题征文活动。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文，分享你的阅读习惯与感悟，参加此次活动。 要点提示： 1. 你喜欢的书籍类型及原因； 2. 你的阅读时间和阅读方式； 3. 阅读带给你的收获。 要求： 1. 词数100； 2. 包含所有要点，可适当发挥； 3. 文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文 I love reading books, especially science fiction. They are full of rich imagination and show me various amazing future worlds with wonderful stories. I usually read for half an hour quietly before going to bed every night. Sometimes, I take careful notes to remember good ideas and beautiful sentences in them. Reading not only brings me great joy and relaxation, but also helps me learn many new words and think more deeply about life. Good books are just like close friends, always guiding me to grow better and become wiser every day. 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：介绍性记叙文，用一般现在时为主 明确要点：书籍类型及原因、阅读时间及方式、收获 确定人称：第一人称(I) 注意事项：不得透露真实姓名和学校名称 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：开门见山，点明主题 主体段：围绕阅读展开论述 结尾段：总结感受，升华主题 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：书籍类型及原因 类型选择：science fiction/classic novels/adventure stories… 原因说明：full of rich imagination/have interesting plots/plots are exciting and surprising… 要点二：阅读时间及方式 阅读时间：before going to bed/on weekend afternoons/at lunch time… 阅读方式：take careful notes/read with my classmates and discuss ideas/mark exciting parts to read again… 要点三：收获 收获说明：think more deeply about life/understand more about people’s feelings/become more brave in life… 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中模拟卷（常州专用） 英语。答题卡 姓 名： 缺考 准考证号： 标记 条码粘贴处 注意事项 1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，并认真检查监考员所粘贴的条形码。 2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5mm黑色字迹的签字笔填写，字体工整。 3.请按题号顺序在各题的答题区内作答，超出答题区域范围的答案无效，在草纸、试卷上作答无效。 4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、刮纸刀。 5.正确填涂■ 选择题（请用2B铅笔填涂） 1.[A][B][C][D] 6.A][B1[C]ID] 11.[A1[B][C][D1 2.[A][B][C][D] 7[A][B][C][D] 12.[A1[B1[C1[DJ 3.[A][B][C][D] 8.[A][B][C][D] 13.[A1[B1[C1[D1 4.[A][B][C][D] 9[A][B][C][D] 14.[A][B][C][D] 5.[A][B][C][D] 10.A][B1[C][D] 15.[AJ[B][C1[DJ 16.[A][B][C][D] 21A][B][C][D1 26.[A1[B1[C1[DJ 17.[A][B][C][D] 22.A][B][C[D1 27.[A][B1IC1[DJ 18.[A][B][C][D] 23.[A][B][C][D] 28.[A1[B][C1[D] 19.[A][B][C][D] 24.A][B1[CID] 29.[A][B][C][D] 20.[A1[B1[CJ[D1 25A1[B1[C1[D1 30.[AJ[B1[C1[D1 31.[A][B][C][D] 36.A][B[C]ID1 32.[AJ[B][C][D1 37[A][B][C][D][E][F] 33.[A][B][C1[D1 38.AJ[B1[CJ[D1[E1[F] 34.[AJ[B][C1[D1 39.[A][B][C][D][E][F] 35.[A][B][C][D] 40.(A][B1[C1[DI[E][F] 非选择题（请在各答题区域内作答） 五、 阅读回答（共4小题：前3小题每题2分，第4小题3分，满分9分） 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效！ 英语第1页（共2页） 42. 43. 44. 六、综合填空（共10小题： 每小题1分，满分10分) 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53 54 七、 书面表达（满分15分） 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效！ 英语第2页（共2页）………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中模拟卷（常州专用） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：90分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分56分） 一、单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1．Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon in 2025 was ________ great success. If you haven’t visited Yangzhou, you can take ________ online tour of it. A．a; an B．/; an C．a; a D．an; a 2．Good ______ between parents and children can help solve many family problems. A．communication B．excitement C．training D．article 3．Jack falls in love ______ science and goes to the library to read every day. A．in B．for C．at D．with 4．—Mom, must I finish my homework before dinner?   —No, you ________. You can do it after dinner if you are tired. A．can’t B．mustn’t C．needn’t D．shouldn’t 5．—Has Simon returned the book to the library _______?   —Yes, he has _______ returned it. A．yet; yet B．already; already C．yet; already D．already; yet 6．—When will the match between China and India begin on TV? —Oh, it ________ for ten minutes. China won the match. A．has started B．has been on C．has finished D．has been over 7．—Do you believe what the woman said just now? —I’m not sure ________ to believe her or not because she lied to me before. A．whether B．how C．what D．who 8．All the children in the class are looking forward to Christmas and start to ________ to the day when they can get their favourite gifts. A．count down B．turn down C．calm down D．pass down 9．My grandparents prefer ________ around the lake ________ themselves up after dinner. A．to walk, to cheer B．to walk, to cheering C．walking, to cheering D．walking, to cheer 10．—What do you think of his singing skill? —It’s ________. No one in our school can do better. A．a bit of everything B．second to none C．no doubt D．instead of 二、完形填空(共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 During the summer vacation, I went on a trip to Guizhou with my classmates. There, I was surprised by the beautiful sights and the amazing FAST. First of all, after a two-hour drive from Guiyang, we arrived at the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. We had to walk along a mountain path to 11 the viewing area. When I was feeling tired, the waterfall 12 appeared in front of us. Tiny water drops in the air hit us 13 we went near the waterfall. The 14 we were, the louder it was. The water 15 like pieces of silk, which joined to form the waterfall. It was so amazing! FAST, another great thing to see, is about technology. It is known 16 China’s “Sky Eye” and is built in the mountains. After 17 in all of our electronic products, we walked in the tourist area. It is made up of many metal panels (面板) and looks like a huge pot. My father told me that the “pot” can 18 messages from outer space and help scientists carry out studies. When I heard of this, I felt so 19 of Chinese people’s creativity. The trip to Guizhou was a once-in-a-lifetime 20 for me. Both the natural beauty and the technology left a deep impression (印象) on me. Every time I think of the trip, I think of the great power and many possibilities of this amazing place. I often share the photos and stories of the trip 21 my family and friends. They all say they are eager to visit Guizhou 22 one day. 11．A．leave B．reach C．stop D．paint 12．A．mainly B．heavily C．suddenly D．only 13．A．when B．though C．unless D．so 14．A．higher B．faster C．lower D．closer 15．A．tasted B．sounded C．looked D．smelt 16．A．as B．for C．to D．by 17．A．hand B．hands C．handed D．handing 18．A．forget B．receive C．take D．kick 19．A．proud B．afraid C．tired D．worried 20．A．trust B．interest C．decision D．experience 21．A．to B．with C．for D．from 22．A．themselves B．himself C．yourselves D．ourselves 三、阅读理解(共14小题；每小题2分，满分28分) 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The attractive Kanas Lake Have you ever dreamt of visiting a place where the scenery changes like a magic picture book? Welcome to Kanas Lake in Xinjiang, a fairyland on earth that will take your breath away. Kanas Lake, the second largest deep-water lake in China, has a water depth of 188.4 metres. The most amazing thing about Kanas Lake is its “vertical (垂直的) painting” of nature. If you look from the foot to the top of the mountains near the lake, you can see seven different landscapes. They range from green grasslands and dense (茂密的) forests near the water to snowy peaks high above. Kanas Lake is also a master of colour. Its water is not just blue; it changes with the seasons and weather. In summer, it looks milky green-blue, while in autumn, it turns deep sapphire blue. This magical change happens because the water contains tiny mineral particles (矿物质粒子) from melted glaciers, which reflect sunlight in beautiful ways. This perfect environment is home to many living things. Nearly 1,000 kinds of plants grow here, and over 100 species of birds and rare animals like sable (紫貂) and red deer live in the forests. In short, Kanas Lake is a world of wonders. With its beautiful landscapes, magical colours, and rich wildlife, it offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience to every visitor. 23．What is Kanas Lake’s “vertical painting” of nature? A．The amazing waterfalls. B．The different natural landscapes from low to high. C．The colourful water in different seasons. D．The snowy mountains. 24．Why does the lake water change colour? A．Because the sky colour changes in different seasons. B．Because the weather changes very quickly. C．Because the tiny mineral particles in the water reflect sunlight. D．Because plants in the lake change colour. 25．What does the writer want to tell us about Kanas Lake? A．It is the second largest deep-water lake in China. B．It is a master of colour. C．It has a perfect environment. D．It is a world of wonders. B At church, Mrs Thatcher talked to Mrs Harper and found out that Becky had not slept there last night. Where was she? Then Aunt Polly said Tom had not come home either. They asked if anybody had seen them on the boat. Nobody could remember. “They must still be in the caves!” said somebody. A large group of men went to the caves to search for the two children. They searched all day. They searched for three days, but they did not find Tom or Becky. Where could they be? At the picnic, Tom and Becky went into the caves with the other children. They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him. They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back. They found a large cave with a spring in it. There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran. They did not watch where they were going. They escaped from the bats and found a lake. They sat down to rest. “We haven’t heard the other children for a long time,” said Becky. “We’d better go back,” suggested Tom. They tried to find a way back without going through the cave with bats. They were soon lost. They didn’t know how to get back. They began to shout. Nobody answered. —From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 26．A group of men went to the caves ________. A．to look for Tom and Becky B．to have a picnic C．to attack the children D．to sleep in the caves 27．What does the word “spring” mean in the passage? A．season B．branch C．spring water D．lake 28．What happened first and what happened next? Arrange them in the time order. a. Tom decided to explore.        b. They found a lake. c. They walked down a small tunnel.    d. They began to shout. e. They made some marks on the wall. A．b-a-c-e-d B．c-a-d-b-e C．a-d-e-c-b D．c-a-e-b-d 29．Which chapter is the passage from? A．Tom Meets Becky. B．Tom Is Alive Again. C．Tom And Becky Are Lost. D．Tom Is Rich. C In 2025, Guangxi faced a serious drought. No one in Guangxi ever imagined facing such a terrible drought. It changed our green, rainy home into a dry and dead place. From the beginning of November 2024 to May 2025, there was hardly any heavy rain here. Only light rain fell on the ground sometimes. This was the lowest since 1961. ▲ A weather event called La Niña sent strong winds from the north over Guangxi. Also, the high-pressure system kept wet air away, so it was hotter and less rainy. The unusual drought affected people’s drinking water and crops. Thousands of people didn’t have enough water to drink, and large areas of crops were dying. Many cities like Nanning and Guilin, along with lots of counties (县), had drought problems. In Guigang, some small water pools even had no water left. The government tried its best to help. They dug many new wells (井) for water and did cloud seeding (人工降雨) many times. The government used a large amount of money to solve the problems, such as rebuilding farms, buying water tools and sending water. These made sure people had enough water until the rains (雨季) came. In June, it rained a lot, and the land turned green again. Guangxi’s drought tells a truth: Nature is like a magic box full of surprises. Just when we think we understand it well enough, it suddenly shows us something we didn’t expect. It reminds us that no matter how much we study and prepare, nature always has its own rules and ways of working. 30．How long did the drought in Guangxi last (持续)? A．For 3 months. B．For 6 months. C．For 7 months. D．For 9 months. 31．Which sentence should we put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．Why did this happen? B．Where can we find more water? C．What can we do during the drought? D．Who had the biggest problems during the drought? 32．Which way did the government NOT use to fight against the drought? A．Doing cloud seeding. B．Buying water tools. C．Building more houses. D．Digging new wells. 33．What is the best title for the text? A．A Story of La Niña in Guangxi B．A Drought in Guangxi C．The Rainy Season in Guangxi D．Nature Is like a Magic Box D There have recently been a lot of arguments about homework. As a teacher, I strongly believe in the benefits of quality homework. Besides preparing students for university life, it teaches important life skills that will benefit (使受益) students for the rest of their lives. Some people argue that homework is causing stress and depression (抑郁) to rise in children. But to blame (责怪) homework for these health problems is wrong. Social pressures cause more stress for teenagers than homework. If people really care about the health of students, they would spend more time solving the problems that cause pressure in schools rather than complaining about homework. In addition, those who are against homework believe that students end up hating the time spent instead of enjoying learning. However, the problem is the type of homework being assigned (布置). It is the quality not quantity (数量) of homework that will improve students’ learning and their enjoyment. Repetitive (重复的) worksheets where students remember historical dates and names or solve math problems over and over again are less beneficial than more creative project-based homework. Primary students will finally be in middle and high school where homework will be assigned. If they have preparation in primary school, they will easily adjust to life with homework later. The important thing is to assign just enough homework to help students learn. In fact, homework allows parents to be aware of what their child is doing at school and how well their academic (学术的) and thinking skills are developing. If they notice that their child is taking an unreasonable amount of time completing their homework, parents can call the teacher’s attention to the problem. Finally, homework helps to teach students important study and life skills that will set them up for future success. They learn how to manage their time so that they can finish their homework and other activities. At times, they might try very hard to complete the homework, but by working through it, they learn not to lose heart. These are skills that will not only benefit them in their academic life but in their adult lives as well.   We should realize that quality homework can help to show children the connection between what they are learning in school and how it can be used outside of schools, and it should allow the students to have fun while doing it. Learning should not only be contained within a classroom; it should be extended to all areas of our lives. 34．Which of the following phrases has the similar meaning to “adjust to”? A．get tired of B．get used to C．feel worried about D．feel curious about 35．What can we know about quality homework from the text? A．It causes many physical and mental problems to students. B．It has nothing to do with students’ study and life skills. C．Students only need to do it at primary and middle school. D．Students can prepare for their future better by doing it. 36．What does the writer think of homework? A．The influence of homework is beyond the teachers’ control. B．Whether homework is helpful or not depends on its quality. C．Homework is far more important than any other school activity. D．Homework should be finished in class instead of after school. 四、还原信息(共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “For the past years, my life has been changing along with China,” said Dashan, a Canadian who is liked by many Chinese during an interview. In 1988, Dashan performed in CCTV’s New Year’s Gala (春节联欢晚会) and he became famous soon. He said that he had witnessed (见证) many changes in China. 37 To Dashan, one of the greatest changes in China is its way of communicating (交流) with the outside world. His first trip to China in 1988 lasted days and he had to change planes and then took a train journey from Hong Kong to Beijing. 38 And during his first two years in China he had to write letters to his family. It took two weeks for the mail to arrive in Ottawa and another two weeks for him to get a reply (回信). “Now, everything has changed. 39 Of course we can also talk for free on the Internet,” he said. “We couldn’t see many foreigners in China then. But nowadays there are more and more foreigners in China. Many of them speak good Chinese. 40 Because as China opens more and develops more, China becomes stronger, more and more foreigners want to learn more about China,” he also said. Why are there so many changes? Dashan’s answer is that China is opening more and the government is trying hard to make the country stronger. A．Now it takes only 13 hours to fly non-stop from Toronto to Beijing. B．He has lived in China for more than 30 years. C．I can talk with my parents on a mobile phone and it costs only 4 yuan a minute. D．This is only natural. E．He often goes back to Canada to visit his family. F．These changes make his life in China easier and happier. 第II卷 笔答题（满分34分） 五、阅读回答(共4小题；前3小题每题2分，第4小题3分，满分9分) 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。(前3题每题答案不超过10个词)。 In recent times, stand-up comedy (脱口秀) has become popular in China. I’m a big fan of it. For me, watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. One of my favourite comedians has explained the different ways in which Western and Asian people express love and care for others. It got me thinking about how people express love. I was born into a typical (典型的) East Asian family. Although my family has always provided well for me, I seldom expressed my love or thankfulness to my parents. My parents never said anything like “You are the best boy” to me even when I made great improvements in my schoolwork. The question of how love is communicated has often crossed my mind. Recently, thanks to the comedian’s ideas, I’ve come to realize that in Chinese culture food plays an important part in expressing love. The most common way for us to show love is through preparing delicious meals for loved ones. As far as I can remember, my parents always try to prepare delicious meals for me. Whenever I return home, warm dishes are waiting for me. The meal warms not only my stomach but also my heart. Our culture may not stress verbal (口头的) expressions of love, but love is expressed in a warm way. 41．Why does the writer enjoy watching stand-up comedy? 42．What plays an important part in expressing love in Chinese culture? 43．What does the writer think of the warm dishes? 44．How do you usually express your love to your parents? 六、综合填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Since digital stickers (表情包) first came out, they 45 (be) an important part of our daily online communication. They are 46 (wide) used because they can express how someone feels or what someone wants to say. Stickers can be interesting, foolish or serious. People can use them 47 (celebrate) or complain (抱怨) without 48 (say) a word. A survey finds that 36% of people 49 (age) from 18 to 36 prefer pictures to words. Many of them think stickers are the best way to pass 50 (they) feelings. While emojis are simple symbols that stand for a feeling, stickers are made up of many parts. Some of them have several 51 (mean) and have been designed to show real-life experiences. Some people treat stickers like toys. They compete to see who can collect the most and 52 (funny) ones. Others use them as a social tool. Stickers provide 53 easy way for people to communicate with new and old friends. No matter how stickers are used, they have become the 54 (choose) of many people. 七、书面表达(共1题；满分15分) 55．最近，你校英语社团正在开展“好书伴我成长”主题征文活动。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文，分享你的阅读习惯与感悟，参加此次活动。 要点提示： 1. 你喜欢的书籍类型及原因； 2. 你的阅读时间和阅读方式； 3. 阅读带给你的收获。 要求： 1. 词数100； 2. 包含所有要点，可适当发挥； 3. 文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第7页（共10页） 试题 第8页（共10页） 试题 第9页（共10页） 试题 第10页（共10页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中模拟卷（常州专用） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：90分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分56分） 一、单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1．Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon in 2025 was ________ great success. If you haven’t visited Yangzhou, you can take ________ online tour of it. A．a; an B．/; an C．a; a D．an; a 2．Good ______ between parents and children can help solve many family problems. A．communication B．excitement C．training D．article 3．Jack falls in love ______ science and goes to the library to read every day. A．in B．for C．at D．with 4．—Mom, must I finish my homework before dinner?   —No, you ________. You can do it after dinner if you are tired. A．can’t B．mustn’t C．needn’t D．shouldn’t 5．—Has Simon returned the book to the library _______?   —Yes, he has _______ returned it. A．yet; yet B．already; already C．yet; already D．already; yet 6．—When will the match between China and India begin on TV? —Oh, it ________ for ten minutes. China won the match. A．has started B．has been on C．has finished D．has been over 7．—Do you believe what the woman said just now? —I’m not sure ________ to believe her or not because she lied to me before. A．whether B．how C．what D．who 8．All the children in the class are looking forward to Christmas and start to ________ to the day when they can get their favourite gifts. A．count down B．turn down C．calm down D．pass down 9．My grandparents prefer ________ around the lake ________ themselves up after dinner. A．to walk, to cheer B．to walk, to cheering C．walking, to cheering D．walking, to cheer 10．—What do you think of his singing skill? —It’s ________. No one in our school can do better. A．a bit of everything B．second to none C．no doubt D．instead of 二、完形填空(共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 During the summer vacation, I went on a trip to Guizhou with my classmates. There, I was surprised by the beautiful sights and the amazing FAST. First of all, after a two-hour drive from Guiyang, we arrived at the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. We had to walk along a mountain path to 11 the viewing area. When I was feeling tired, the waterfall 12 appeared in front of us. Tiny water drops in the air hit us 13 we went near the waterfall. The 14 we were, the louder it was. The water 15 like pieces of silk, which joined to form the waterfall. It was so amazing! FAST, another great thing to see, is about technology. It is known 16 China’s “Sky Eye” and is built in the mountains. After 17 in all of our electronic products, we walked in the tourist area. It is made up of many metal panels (面板) and looks like a huge pot. My father told me that the “pot” can 18 messages from outer space and help scientists carry out studies. When I heard of this, I felt so 19 of Chinese people’s creativity. The trip to Guizhou was a once-in-a-lifetime 20 for me. Both the natural beauty and the technology left a deep impression (印象) on me. Every time I think of the trip, I think of the great power and many possibilities of this amazing place. I often share the photos and stories of the trip 21 my family and friends. They all say they are eager to visit Guizhou 22 one day. 11．A．leave B．reach C．stop D．paint 12．A．mainly B．heavily C．suddenly D．only 13．A．when B．though C．unless D．so 14．A．higher B．faster C．lower D．closer 15．A．tasted B．sounded C．looked D．smelt 16．A．as B．for C．to D．by 17．A．hand B．hands C．handed D．handing 18．A．forget B．receive C．take D．kick 19．A．proud B．afraid C．tired D．worried 20．A．trust B．interest C．decision D．experience 21．A．to B．with C．for D．from 22．A．themselves B．himself C．yourselves D．ourselves 三、阅读理解(共14小题；每小题2分，满分28分) 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The attractive Kanas Lake Have you ever dreamt of visiting a place where the scenery changes like a magic picture book? Welcome to Kanas Lake in Xinjiang, a fairyland on earth that will take your breath away. Kanas Lake, the second largest deep-water lake in China, has a water depth of 188.4 metres. The most amazing thing about Kanas Lake is its “vertical (垂直的) painting” of nature. If you look from the foot to the top of the mountains near the lake, you can see seven different landscapes. They range from green grasslands and dense (茂密的) forests near the water to snowy peaks high above. Kanas Lake is also a master of colour. Its water is not just blue; it changes with the seasons and weather. In summer, it looks milky green-blue, while in autumn, it turns deep sapphire blue. This magical change happens because the water contains tiny mineral particles (矿物质粒子) from melted glaciers, which reflect sunlight in beautiful ways. This perfect environment is home to many living things. Nearly 1,000 kinds of plants grow here, and over 100 species of birds and rare animals like sable (紫貂) and red deer live in the forests. In short, Kanas Lake is a world of wonders. With its beautiful landscapes, magical colours, and rich wildlife, it offers a peaceful and unforgettable experience to every visitor. 23．What is Kanas Lake’s “vertical painting” of nature? A．The amazing waterfalls. B．The different natural landscapes from low to high. C．The colourful water in different seasons. D．The snowy mountains. 24．Why does the lake water change colour? A．Because the sky colour changes in different seasons. B．Because the weather changes very quickly. C．Because the tiny mineral particles in the water reflect sunlight. D．Because plants in the lake change colour. 25．What does the writer want to tell us about Kanas Lake? A．It is the second largest deep-water lake in China. B．It is a master of colour. C．It has a perfect environment. D．It is a world of wonders. B At church, Mrs Thatcher talked to Mrs Harper and found out that Becky had not slept there last night. Where was she? Then Aunt Polly said Tom had not come home either. They asked if anybody had seen them on the boat. Nobody could remember. “They must still be in the caves!” said somebody. A large group of men went to the caves to search for the two children. They searched all day. They searched for three days, but they did not find Tom or Becky. Where could they be? At the picnic, Tom and Becky went into the caves with the other children. They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him. They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back. They found a large cave with a spring in it. There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran. They did not watch where they were going. They escaped from the bats and found a lake. They sat down to rest. “We haven’t heard the other children for a long time,” said Becky. “We’d better go back,” suggested Tom. They tried to find a way back without going through the cave with bats. They were soon lost. They didn’t know how to get back. They began to shout. Nobody answered. —From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 26．A group of men went to the caves ________. A．to look for Tom and Becky B．to have a picnic C．to attack the children D．to sleep in the caves 27．What does the word “spring” mean in the passage? A．season B．branch C．spring water D．lake 28．What happened first and what happened next? Arrange them in the time order. a. Tom decided to explore.        b. They found a lake. c. They walked down a small tunnel.    d. They began to shout. e. They made some marks on the wall. A．b-a-c-e-d B．c-a-d-b-e C．a-d-e-c-b D．c-a-e-b-d 29．Which chapter is the passage from? A．Tom Meets Becky. B．Tom Is Alive Again. C．Tom And Becky Are Lost. D．Tom Is Rich. C In 2025, Guangxi faced a serious drought. No one in Guangxi ever imagined facing such a terrible drought. It changed our green, rainy home into a dry and dead place. From the beginning of November 2024 to May 2025, there was hardly any heavy rain here. Only light rain fell on the ground sometimes. This was the lowest since 1961. ▲ A weather event called La Niña sent strong winds from the north over Guangxi. Also, the high-pressure system kept wet air away, so it was hotter and less rainy. The unusual drought affected people’s drinking water and crops. Thousands of people didn’t have enough water to drink, and large areas of crops were dying. Many cities like Nanning and Guilin, along with lots of counties (县), had drought problems. In Guigang, some small water pools even had no water left. The government tried its best to help. They dug many new wells (井) for water and did cloud seeding (人工降雨) many times. The government used a large amount of money to solve the problems, such as rebuilding farms, buying water tools and sending water. These made sure people had enough water until the rains (雨季) came. In June, it rained a lot, and the land turned green again. Guangxi’s drought tells a truth: Nature is like a magic box full of surprises. Just when we think we understand it well enough, it suddenly shows us something we didn’t expect. It reminds us that no matter how much we study and prepare, nature always has its own rules and ways of working. 30．How long did the drought in Guangxi last (持续)? A．For 3 months. B．For 6 months. C．For 7 months. D．For 9 months. 31．Which sentence should we put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．Why did this happen? B．Where can we find more water? C．What can we do during the drought? D．Who had the biggest problems during the drought? 32．Which way did the government NOT use to fight against the drought? A．Doing cloud seeding. B．Buying water tools. C．Building more houses. D．Digging new wells. 33．What is the best title for the text? A．A Story of La Niña in Guangxi B．A Drought in Guangxi C．The Rainy Season in Guangxi D．Nature Is like a Magic Box D There have recently been a lot of arguments about homework. As a teacher, I strongly believe in the benefits of quality homework. Besides preparing students for university life, it teaches important life skills that will benefit (使受益) students for the rest of their lives. Some people argue that homework is causing stress and depression (抑郁) to rise in children. But to blame (责怪) homework for these health problems is wrong. Social pressures cause more stress for teenagers than homework. If people really care about the health of students, they would spend more time solving the problems that cause pressure in schools rather than complaining about homework. In addition, those who are against homework believe that students end up hating the time spent instead of enjoying learning. However, the problem is the type of homework being assigned (布置). It is the quality not quantity (数量) of homework that will improve students’ learning and their enjoyment. Repetitive (重复的) worksheets where students remember historical dates and names or solve math problems over and over again are less beneficial than more creative project-based homework. Primary students will finally be in middle and high school where homework will be assigned. If they have preparation in primary school, they will easily adjust to life with homework later. The important thing is to assign just enough homework to help students learn. In fact, homework allows parents to be aware of what their child is doing at school and how well their academic (学术的) and thinking skills are developing. If they notice that their child is taking an unreasonable amount of time completing their homework, parents can call the teacher’s attention to the problem. Finally, homework helps to teach students important study and life skills that will set them up for future success. They learn how to manage their time so that they can finish their homework and other activities. At times, they might try very hard to complete the homework, but by working through it, they learn not to lose heart. These are skills that will not only benefit them in their academic life but in their adult lives as well.   We should realize that quality homework can help to show children the connection between what they are learning in school and how it can be used outside of schools, and it should allow the students to have fun while doing it. Learning should not only be contained within a classroom; it should be extended to all areas of our lives. 34．Which of the following phrases has the similar meaning to “adjust to”? A．get tired of B．get used to C．feel worried about D．feel curious about 35．What can we know about quality homework from the text? A．It causes many physical and mental problems to students. B．It has nothing to do with students’ study and life skills. C．Students only need to do it at primary and middle school. D．Students can prepare for their future better by doing it. 36．What does the writer think of homework? A．The influence of homework is beyond the teachers’ control. B．Whether homework is helpful or not depends on its quality. C．Homework is far more important than any other school activity. D．Homework should be finished in class instead of after school. 四、还原信息(共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “For the past years, my life has been changing along with China,” said Dashan, a Canadian who is liked by many Chinese during an interview. In 1988, Dashan performed in CCTV’s New Year’s Gala (春节联欢晚会) and he became famous soon. He said that he had witnessed (见证) many changes in China. 37 To Dashan, one of the greatest changes in China is its way of communicating (交流) with the outside world. His first trip to China in 1988 lasted days and he had to change planes and then took a train journey from Hong Kong to Beijing. 38 And during his first two years in China he had to write letters to his family. It took two weeks for the mail to arrive in Ottawa and another two weeks for him to get a reply (回信). “Now, everything has changed. 39 Of course we can also talk for free on the Internet,” he said. “We couldn’t see many foreigners in China then. But nowadays there are more and more foreigners in China. Many of them speak good Chinese. 40 Because as China opens more and develops more, China becomes stronger, more and more foreigners want to learn more about China,” he also said. Why are there so many changes? Dashan’s answer is that China is opening more and the government is trying hard to make the country stronger. A．Now it takes only 13 hours to fly non-stop from Toronto to Beijing. B．He has lived in China for more than 30 years. C．I can talk with my parents on a mobile phone and it costs only 4 yuan a minute. D．This is only natural. E．He often goes back to Canada to visit his family. F．These changes make his life in China easier and happier. 第II卷 笔答题（满分34分） 五、阅读回答(共4小题；前3小题每题2分，第4小题3分，满分9分) 阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。 In recent times, stand-up comedy (脱口秀) has become popular in China. I’m a big fan of it. For me, watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. One of my favourite comedians has explained the different ways in which Western and Asian people express love and care for others. It got me thinking about how people express love. I was born into a typical (典型的) East Asian family. Although my family has always provided well for me, I seldom expressed my love or thankfulness to my parents. My parents never said anything like “You are the best boy” to me even when I made great improvements in my schoolwork. The question of how love is communicated has often crossed my mind. Recently, thanks to the comedian’s ideas, I’ve come to realize that in Chinese culture food plays an important part in expressing love. The most common way for us to show love is through preparing delicious meals for loved ones. As far as I can remember, my parents always try to prepare delicious meals for me. Whenever I return home, warm dishes are waiting for me. The meal warms not only my stomach but also my heart. Our culture may not stress verbal (口头的) expressions of love, but love is expressed in a warm way. 41．Why does the writer enjoy watching stand-up comedy? 42．What plays an important part in expressing love in Chinese culture? 43．What does the writer think of the warm dishes? 44．How do you usually express your love to your parents? 六、综合填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Since digital stickers (表情包) first came out, they 45 (be) an important part of our daily online communication. They are 46 (wide) used because they can express how someone feels or what someone wants to say. Stickers can be interesting, foolish or serious. People can use them 47 (celebrate) or complain (抱怨) without 48 (say) a word. A survey finds that 36% of people 49 (age) from 18 to 36 prefer pictures to words. Many of them think stickers are the best way to pass 50 (they) feelings. While emojis are simple symbols that stand for a feeling, stickers are made up of many parts. Some of them have several 51 (mean) and have been designed to show real-life experiences. Some people treat stickers like toys. They compete to see who can collect the most and 52 (funny) ones. Others use them as a social tool. Stickers provide 53 easy way for people to communicate with new and old friends. No matter how stickers are used, they have become the 54 (choose) of many people. 七、书面表达(共1题；满分15分) 55．最近，你校英语社团正在开展“好书伴我成长”主题征文活动。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文，分享你的阅读习惯与感悟，参加此次活动。 要点提示： 1. 你喜欢的书籍类型及原因； 2. 你的阅读时间和阅读方式； 3. 阅读带给你的收获。 要求： 1. 词数100； 2. 包含所有要点，可适当发挥； 3. 文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中模拟卷（常州专用） 英语·参考答案 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：90分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分56分）‌ 一、单项填空‌ 1-5 AADCC 6-10 DAADB 二、完形填空‌ 11．B 12．C 13．A 14．D 15．C 16．A 17．D 18．B 19．A 20．D 21．B 22．A 三、阅读理解‌ ‌23．B 24．C 25．D 26．A 27．C 28．D 29．C 30．C 31．A 32．C 33．B 34．B 35．D 36．B 四、还原信息‌ 37．F 38．A 39．C 40．D 第II卷 笔答题（满分34分）‌ 五、阅读回答‌ 41．Because watching stand-up comedy offers a way to relax. 42．Food. 43．The writer thinks the warm dishes warm not only his stomach but also his heart. 44．I usually express my love to my parents by helping them with housework. 六、综合填空‌ 45．have been 46．widely 47．to celebrate 48．saying 49．aged 50．their 51．meanings 52．funniest 53．an 54．choice 七、书面表达‌ 【答案】 I love reading books, especially science fiction. They are full of rich imagination and show me various amazing future worlds with wonderful stories. I usually read for half an hour quietly before going to bed every night. Sometimes, I take careful notes to remember good ideas and beautiful sentences in them. Reading not only brings me great joy and relaxation, but also helps me learn many new words and think more deeply about life. 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