浙江宁波市江北区2025-2026学年八年级第二学期学业质量检测英语试卷
试卷更新日期:2026-07-02 类型:期末考试
一、阅读理解
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1. 阅读理解
Most plants get most of their water from the ground, even the tallest trees. That water makes its way up to their leaves. But how does it get all the way up there? It is called "capillary action" (毛细作用)—plants get water like drinking through a straw.
Welcome to the Sunshine Smart Kids Lab. Now, let's do an easy experiment with celery (芹菜) to see this.
What we need:

Experimental (实验) Steps (Ask an adult to use the knife):
1. Pour half a cup of water into a tall glass.
2. Add about 20 drops of food coloring to the water.
3. Cut the end of the celery to make a fresh surface.
4. Put the celery into the glass with the cut part in the water.
5. Stir (搅拌) gently to mix the water and coloring well.Leave your celery in the glass for a day or two and watch it carefully often. What happens? You should see color coming up into the leaves of your celery. Have an adult cut into the celery so you can see how the colored water has traveled.
(1)、What does the underlined word "straw" in Paragraph 1 refer to?A、
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(2)、What result can we get from the experiment?A、The color goes up into celery leaves. B、The celery grows bigger quickly. C、The water becomes clean again. D、The celery stops taking in water.(3)、What is the writer's purpose of writing the passage?A、To introduce how different kinds of plants grow. B、To explain capillary action with a simple experiment. C、To tell people how to cook delicious celery at home. D、To teach children ways to make colorful food coloring.2. 阅读理解①"Tomorrow, you are turning Chinese," a creator (博主) posted in a TikTok video, listing out several Chinese lifestyle habits. The playful prediction has led to a global trend (趋势) and the video has got nearly 750,000 likes.
②Following the post, international TikTok users have increasingly posted videos under the same topic, showing their Chinese-style lives. These videos show small but important lifestyle changes, such as drinking warm water instead of iced drinks, doing Baduanjin, exploring traditional Chinese medicine and changing diet, sleep and work routines to achieve a more balanced life.
③Reactions (反应) to these videos have been largely positive, with many viewers describing the practices as "healthy" and "effective". Some express thanks for the openness of Chinese creators, saying, "I'm very thankful that Chinese people are sharing these things with us. I'm taking advice to become healthier and more self-guided." Others focus on their own experience, commenting (评论) that they tried some of these practices and found them highly beneficial, while newcomers also say they are actively turning to the "Becoming Chinese" trend for guidance.
④The trend is more than just cultural exchanges; it shows a growing interest in Chinese lifestyle values. The "Becoming Chinese" trend has shown that China has moved beyond the old labels (标签) in the eyes of foreigners and that its lifestyle is now having a global influence, attracting international followers to live Chinese-style lives.
(1)、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Chinese lifestyle change?A、Drinking warm water. B、Doing Baduanjin. C、Having a hot foot bath. D、Changing sleeping habits.(2)、What can we infer from people's comments?A、Foreigners refuse to learn Chinese lifestyle. B、Chinese creators never share daily habits online. C、Few people agree with these Chinese living habits. D、Most people think these ways of life are good and useful.(3)、What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A、Cultural exchange. B、The "Becoming Chinese" trend. C、Traditional Chinese medicine. D、Daily work routine.(4)、What's the writer's attitude (态度) towards the "Becoming Chinese" trend?A、Doubtful. B、Uninterested. C、Worried. D、Supportive.3. 阅读理解Brian Robeson, a thirteen-year-old boy, was flying alone to visit his father in the far north of Canada when the pilot suddenly fell ill and died. The plane crashed (撞击) into a lake deep in the wilderness (荒野). Brian swam to land, hurt and alone, with nothing but a hatchet (手斧)—a small tool his mother gave him before the trip. ①
At first, Brian was so afraid. He had no food, no shelter, and no way to call for help. Bugs (虫子) bit him all night, and his body ached from the crash. He built a simple shelter under a rock and found some wild berries to eat, but they made him sick. ② For the first time in his life, he felt truly alone.

Slowly, Brian learned to take care of himself. He discovered he could make fire by hitting the hatchet against a stone. Fire changed everything—it kept animals away, cooked his food, and gave him light in the dark. ③ Day by day, he grew stronger and braver. The wilderness that once scared him began to feel like home.
④ But nature was not always kind. A tornado destroyed his shelter and put out his fire. Another time, a plane flew overhead, but the pilot did not see him. Brian was so heartbroken that he almost gave up. Then he made a decision—he would never feel sorry for himself again. He rebuilt everything with his hatchet and kept going. He was no longer the same boy who climbed onto that plane.
In the end, Brian managed to find an emergency radio from the crashed plane at the bottom of the lake. A rescue plane arrived soon after. Brian survived alone for fifty-four days. He was thin and hurt, but he learned something that would stay with him forever.
(Adapted from Hatchet by Gary Paulsen)
(1)、What did Brian's mom give him for his trip?A、A hatchet. B、A rock. C、Some food. D、A radio.(2)、Where can we put the sentence "He taught himself to catch fish and even built a bow (弓) to hunt small birds."?A、① B、② C、③ D、④(3)、Which chart can best describe Brian's feelings after the accident happened?A、
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(4)、What lesson can we learn from the story?A、The hardest moments in life can make us stronger. B、It can be wise to give up when things go wrong. C、Having a simple tool is enough to survive any difficulty. D、Nature is always kind to those who are really brave.4. 阅读理解Imagine this: you're sitting in your room with nothing to do. No homework, no messages, no videos. You feel bored. Many people think boredom (无聊) is a waste of time or even harmful. But scientists have found that boredom can actually be good for you.
When you feel bored, your brain doesn't stop working. Instead, a system called the "default mode network" (默认模式网络) becomes active. Unlike most brain systems that need a clear task to work, this one works best when there's no outside task to focus on. Your brain is free to remember things, connect ideas in new ways, and think about what you really want.
Boredom helps you grow. When there's nothing to do, you have to decide what to do next. This builds skills like planning, organizing, and problem-solving. The discomfort (不舒服) of boredom is useful too. It teaches you to manage your feelings and be patient.
What's more, it can help you develop creativity. When there's nothing to do, your mind looks for something more interesting and that search can lead to (带来) new ideas. The British writer Meera Syal is a great example. She grew up in a village with little to do. Boredom made her write—she kept a diary from a young age, filling it with stories and poems. She became a creative adult by using her boring moments.
However, today's technology makes it hard to get these benefits. Whenever we feel bored, we reach for our phones. Fast videos and games keep the brain too busy. The default mode network hardly gets the chance to work. We don't experience the kind of boredom that leads to growth—we just want more screen time.
So the next time you feel bored, don't rush to your phone. Give your mind some quiet space, and see where it takes you. Maybe a book, maybe a project, maybe something you've never thought of. Who knows—that feeling might lead to something great.
(1)、How does the writer lead into the topic?A、By describing a common boring situation. B、By listing some numbers of a study. C、By telling a story of a famous writer. D、By comparing boredom with other feelings.(2)、According to the passage, boredom can help you ____.①make some new friends ②learn to decide what to do ③deal with your feelings ④develop your creativity
A、①②③ B、②③④ C、①③④ D、①②④(3)、Why does the writer mention people's habit of using phones in Paragraph 5?A、To introduce popular modern technology to us. B、To suggest that being busy is better than doing nothing. C、To explain why we fail to get the benefits of boredom. D、To prove that boredom is a common problem in our life.(4)、What is the best title for this text?A、How to Deal with Boredom B、The Danger of Using Phones C、Why Your Brain Needs a Break D、Boredom: It's Better Than You Think二、任务型阅读
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5. 任务型阅读
Ouch! You Just Twisted (扭伤) Your Ankle (脚踝)—Now What?
You're playing basketball, and suddenly, your ankle twists, and it starts to swell (肿胀). What should you do? Don't worry. Each letter stands for a simple step that can help you get well faster.
R = Rest. Stop what you're doing right away. Continuing to walk or run on it can make things much worse. After the first 1-2 days, try gentle movements as long as they don't cause pain.

I = Ice. Put ice on the injured area as soon as you can. Remember, never put ice directly on your skin — always wrap (包) it in a towel first. Each icing should last 15-20 minutes, and you can repeat it every 2-3 hours during the first 48 hours.

C = Compression (加压). Wrap the ankle with an elastic bandage (弹力绷带). This gives support and helps reduce swelling. If your toes turn blue, the bandage is too tight — loosen (松开) it right away!

E = Elevation (抬高). Keep your ankle raised above the level of your heart when you sit or lie down. You can use a pillow to support it. This helps reduce swelling faster.

When to see a doctor: If the pain is serious, you can't walk at all, or it doesn't get better after a few days, go to the hospital.A.It helps reduce pain and swelling by lowering the temperature of the injured area.
B.The best way to treat it is to follow the RICE method.
C.Remember, it is important to take the bandage off when you go to bed at night.
D.Give your ankle a break and don't put weight on it.
E.However, be careful not to wrap it too tight, or it may cut off blood flow (血流).
Is it a good idea to put ice directly on the injured area? What will you do if you twist your ankle? (Within 15 words)
三、完形填空
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6. 完形填空
I showed my little sister how to grow plants. Dig a hole. Put in a seed (种子).1 it with soil. Water it. "See, Laynie," I said, "a plant will grow from this seed."
Laynie2 helping in the garden. One day, after3 was watered, she watered a new area of soil. To my 4 , she was planting her old pencil!
This gave me an idea. I decided to dig 5 her pencil and plant a new one. Laynie was really happy when she saw the new pencil.
Several days later, Laynie planted her crayons. When the new crayons (蜡笔) stuck their heads out, Laynie said they6 like a flower.
One morning, I noticed Laynie patting down (拍实) some soil again. My heart sank (下沉) when she asked, "7 does it take to grow a goldfish, Brad?" Then I realized she was planting her goldfish, Molly.
"Molly 8 yesterday, so I planted it. Grow, Molly. Grow," she said softly.
I thought for a long time, and decided to tell Laynie the 9 . I showed her the 10 pencil and crayons and explained how I had replaced them. "No! It is not real!" she shouted 11 . "Laynie," I said, "Molly isn't going to grow 12 ." Then she ran away, crying sadly.
Later I found Laynie sitting by the place where Molly was buried. I sat beside her and said sorry. I went on, "You can grow things from seeds, not from pencils or 13 things." "Just seeds?" she asked, teary-eyed.
14 we had a ceremony (仪式) for Molly, I saw Laynie patting down some soil on Molly's grave (坟墓). "I'm growing forget-me-not flowers," she said, "so Molly won't forget me." This time, Laynie would have a 15 harvest (收成).
(1)A、Cut B、Cover C、Spread D、Keep(2)A、enjoyed B、hated C、suggested D、finished(3)A、nothing B、everything C、something D、anything(4)A、sadness B、joy C、surprise D、embarrassment(5)A、through B、for C、into D、out(6)A、smelled B、tasted C、felt D、looked(7)A、How long B、How far C、How often D、How much(8)A、arrived B、died C、cried D、lost(9)A、message B、story C、truth D、news(10)A、new B、broken C、old D、clean(11)A、nervously B、angrily C、happily D、excitedly(12)A、yet B、too C、already D、either(13)A、small B、fresh C、dead D、living(14)A、After B、Until C、Since D、When(15)A、real B、secret C、rich D、poor四、选词填空
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7. 选词填空
literary recent so that express power Today, if we talk about a color, we only need to use a single word. However, ancient Chinese people preferred to name colors from works. Take the pink color taoyao (桃夭) as an example. Taoyao came from The Book of Poetry. Besides, in ancient China, a color was not just a color, but a symbol of social position. For example, yellow stood for , so only the royal (皇室的) family could use it. Therefore, the special ways to name and classify (分类) colors could the ancient Chinese people's unique (独一无二的) understanding of beauty.
, some popular TV dramas have used traditional Chinese colors in costumes and buildings people can see how amazing the ancient Chinese colors still are.
五、短文填空
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8. 汉语提示填空

Lately, a high school Chinese teacher asked her students an (不寻常的) question: "If you had to choose one word to show you are not an AI, what would it be?" (令人惊讶), it quickly became a popular topic online later.
The students gave some meaningful answers. One student chose "Worry", saying that AI can't understand why people feel (孤独的) when they have few friends. Some picked "Slow", showing that humans would like to slow down for beautiful sunrises or gentle (海浪).
Other popular words included " (好奇心)", "Pain" and "Love", which are emotions that come from real-life experiences. One student even chose "Failure", because AI always (避免) mistakes but humans learn from them. Another chose "Hurtful", describing (私人的) feelings that machines can never truly feel. People may suffer from such emotions deeply. (虽然) there isn't a standard answer to this question, different answers show human warmth and that is what matters most.
These teenagers' answers remind us that experiences in life (提供) chances for humans to grow emotionally, so they can express (他们自己) bravely and care for people around them, but AI cannot make it.
9. 语法填空A lamp (灯) was filled with fresh oil and gave off soft light every evening. However, as time (go) by, the lamp became very proud itself, "I shine even more beautifully than the sun. Everyone likes my light, and I am (important) thing in this room."
One evening, the owner lit it with a match as usual, a strong wind came through the open window and put out its flame at once. Suddenly, the room became completely dark. The lamp tried (light) itself over and over again but failed. It could do nothing but feel helpless.
Soon the owner came in and lit the lamp the (two) time with a match carefully. Then he said to the lamp in serious way, "You should not think too highly of yourself because your light comes from the oil inside you. Instead, the sun shines brightly all the time. Your true value is to shine quietly, not to keep your eyes on great you are."
The lamp felt very sorry. Since that night, it (shine) brightly every evening and has kept helping people see (clear) in the dark, staying silent all the time.
六、书面表达
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10. 成长就像一步步向上攀登阶梯,每登高一步都会看到更美的风景。假设你是李华,你的笔友Lucy即将升入九年级,她既期待又紧张,发邮件向你倾诉烦恼。请你根据提示,给她写一封英文邮件,给出实用的建议,帮助她成为更好的自己。

注意:
1.词数80—100,邮件的首尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.邮件需包含所有内容,可适当增加细节,行文连贯流畅;
3.文中不得出现真实人名、学校等信息。
Dear Lucy,
I'm glad to hear from you. I fully understand your feelings. Let me share my advice with you.
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I hope you find my advice helpful. Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
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