八年级下册英语期末考试试卷

（满分：90分 考试时间：90分钟）

姓名：__________ 学号：__________ 班级：__________

完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______

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注意事项：

1. 答题前，请将姓名、学号和班级填写在试卷指定位置。

2. 选择题答案请用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，非选择题答案请用黑色签字笔书写在答题卡指定区域。

3. 保持卷面整洁，书写工整。考试结束时，请将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

4. 本试卷共六大题，满分90分，考试时间90分钟。

第一部分：单项选择 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. — How long ______ you ______ this book?
— For two weeks.
A. have; borrowed B. did; borrow C. have; kept D. do; keep

2. The new library in our town ______ last month. It’s very modern.
A. is built B. was built C. builds D. built

3. If it ______ tomorrow, we will go for a picnic in the park.
A. doesn’t rain B. won’t rain C. isn’t raining D. didn’t rain

4. You ______ be careful when you cross the busy street.
A. can B. may C. must D. might

5. Could you tell me ______?
A. where does he live B. where he lives C. he lives where D. where he live

6. This is the most interesting movie ______ I have ever seen.
A. who B. that C. whom D. what

7. My parents asked me ______ too much time playing video games.
A. not to spend B. to not spend C. don’t spend D. not spending

8. She is good at ______ stories for children.
A. write B. to write C. writing D. writes

9. — I’m sorry I’m late. The traffic was terrible.
— ______. The meeting just started.
A. You’re welcome B. That’s right C. Never mind D. My pleasure

10. — ______ have you been in the English club?
— Since the beginning of this term.
A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How far

第二部分：完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Last summer, I volunteered at a community center. It was an experience that changed my view on life. The center provided help for the elderly who lived alone. My job was to ___11___ them twice a week, talk to them, and sometimes help with small tasks.

At first, I felt a little ___12___ because I didn’t know what to say. But soon, I found that they were just happy to have someone to listen. One of them, Mr. Brown, was a retired teacher. He loved ___13___ stories about his teaching days. His eyes would light up when he talked about his students. Through our conversations, I learned a lot about history and life ___14___ that I couldn’t learn from books.

Another lady, Mrs. Green, had difficulty ___15___ around. So I helped her buy groceries. She always thanked me with a warm smile and homemade cookies. It made me realize that helping others doesn’t have to be a big act; small kindness ___16___ a lot.

The most important lesson I learned was about ___17___. Many of these elderly people, though living alone, remained very positive. They taught me to appreciate the small things in life — a sunny day, a good book, or a friendly chat.

I ___18___ at the center for two months. When the summer ended, I felt I had received much more than I had given. I had gained new ___19___, learned valuable lessons, and most importantly, I understood the true meaning of community and ___20___. I plan to continue volunteering whenever I can.

11. A. call B. visit C. email D. follow

12. A. excited B. nervous C. bored D. relaxed

13. A. writing B. reading C. sharing D. making

14. A. skills B. lessons C. games D. competitions

15. A. getting B. to get C. got D. get

16. A. means B. spends C. costs D. takes

17. A. health B. money C. attitude D. knowledge

18. A. stayed B. have stayed C. was staying D. stay

19. A. friends B. prizes C. grades D. hobbies

20. A. success B. courage C. kindness D. freedom

第三部分：阅读理解 (共6篇，30小题；每小题1分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

School Notice

To: All Grade 8 Students
From: School Student Union
Date: June 10
Subject: End-of-Year Book Donation Drive

As the school year is coming to an end, we are organizing a book donation drive. We encourage you to donate your used books, especially storybooks, novels, and popular science books that are in good condition. These books will be sent to a rural school library to help children there have access to more reading materials.

Collection Details:
- What to donate: Books suitable for primary and middle school students.
- Where: The school library.
- When: From June 15 to June 20, during lunch break and after school.
- Reward: For every 5 books donated, you will receive a lovely bookmark.

Let’s share the joy of reading! Thank you for your kindness and support.

21. Who is this notice for?
A. All teachers. B. All students. C. All Grade 8 students. D. Parents.

22. What is the purpose of the activity?
A. To sell used books. B. To raise money for the school.
C. To help a rural school library. D. To clean up the school library.

23. What kind of books are they looking for?
A. Old textbooks. B. Broken books.
C. Books for young children only. D. Books in good condition for students.

24. Where should students bring their books?
A. To the classroom. B. To the Student Union office.
C. To the school library. D. To the teacher’s office.

25. What will a student get if he donates 10 books?
A. Two bookmarks. B. One bookmark. C. A new book. D. A thank-you letter.

B

Tom’s hobby is collecting stamps. He started when he was eight years old after his uncle gave him a stamp album as a birthday gift. Now, at fourteen, he has over a thousand stamps from more than fifty countries.

Tom keeps his stamps in special albums. He organizes them by country and theme, such as animals, famous people, or historical events. He gets stamps from letters his family receives, buys some from a shop near his school, and trades with friends who also collect stamps.

“Collecting stamps is like traveling the world on paper,” Tom says. “I learn about different cultures, geography, and history from these small pieces of paper. My favorite set is about space exploration. It has rockets and astronauts from different countries.”

Tom hopes to visit an international stamp exhibition one day. He believes his hobby will always be a part of his life.

26. How did Tom start his hobby?
A. He found an album. B. His friend taught him.
C. His uncle gave him a gift. D. He saw it in a museum.

27. How does Tom organize his stamps?
A. By color and size. B. By price and age.
C. By country and theme. D. By the date he got them.

28. Where does Tom NOT get his stamps from?
A. From family letters. B. From a shop.
C. By trading with friends. D. From online games.

29. What does Tom compare his hobby to?
A. Reading a history book. B. Traveling the world on paper.
C. Studying geography at school. D. Meeting people from different countries.

30. What is Tom’s dream related to his hobby?
A. To have ten thousand stamps. B. To visit an international stamp exhibition.
C. To open a stamp shop. D. To design his own stamps.

C

Do you often feel tired in the morning even after a long sleep? The problem might be your sleep cycle. A good night’s sleep isn’t just about how long you sleep, but also when you sleep.

Our bodies follow a natural clock called the circadian rhythm (昼夜节律). It tells us when to feel awake and when to feel sleepy. Light, especially sunlight, helps set this clock. Using phones or computers before bed can trick your brain into thinking it’s still daytime, making it harder to fall asleep.

Sleep happens in cycles, each about 90 minutes long. Each cycle includes light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, when we dream. Waking up during deep sleep makes you feel groggy (昏昏沉沉的). Waking up at the end of a cycle, during light sleep, makes you feel more refreshed.

To improve your sleep, try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Make your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. Avoid caffeine (咖啡因) in the afternoon and evening. Stop using electronic devices at least one hour before bedtime.

31. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. How to sleep longer. B. The importance of sleep cycles.
C. Why people feel tired. D. The best time to go to bed.

32. What helps set our body’s natural clock according to the passage?
A. Food. B. Exercise. C. Light. D. Noise.

33. Why is it bad to use phones before bed?
A. They are too expensive. B. They make our brains too active.
C. They can trick our brains. D. They are not interesting.

34. In which sleep stage do we dream?
A. Light sleep. B. Deep sleep. C. REM sleep. D. The beginning of sleep.

35. Which is NOT a tip for better sleep from the passage?
A. Keep a regular sleep schedule. B. Make your bedroom comfortable.
C. Drink coffee before bed. D. Avoid electronics before sleep.

D

Jenny wanted to buy a new bicycle. She had saved $100, but the bicycle she liked cost $200. Her father said, “I’ll match the money you save. For every dollar you save, I’ll add another dollar.”

Jenny was excited. She decided to find ways to earn money. She offered to walk her neighbor’s dog after school for $5 a week. She helped her younger brother with his math homework. Her parents paid her a small amount for that. She also sold some of her old toys online.

After two months, Jenny had saved another $80. With her father’s matching $80, she now had $260 ($100 + $80 + $80). She could buy the bicycle! She even had $60 left.

When she got the new bicycle, she felt very proud. She had learned the value of hard work and saving money. Her father was happy too. He said, “Now you understand that good things come to those who work for them.”

36. How much did the bicycle Jenny like cost?
A. $100. B. $150. C. $200. D. $260.

37. What did Jenny’s father promise to do?
A. Buy the bicycle for her. B. Give her $100.
C. Match the money she saved. D. Lend her the money.

38. Which is NOT a way Jenny earned money?
A. Walking a dog. B. Washing cars.
C. Tutoring her brother. D. Selling old toys.

39. How much money did Jenny finally have after her father’s help?
A. $180. B. $200. C. $260. D. $340.

40. What did Jenny learn from this experience?
A. Bicycles are expensive. B. It’s important to ask parents for help.
C. The value of hard work and saving. D. How to sell things online.

E

Recycling is one way to protect our environment, but it’s not the only way, and it’s not always the best way. The three Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — are in that order for a reason.

Reduce means using less. This is the most effective way. For example, bring your own shopping bag instead of using plastic ones. Turn off lights when you leave a room.

Reuse means finding new uses for old things. An old glass jar can become a pencil holder. Old clothes can be turned into bags or cleaning rags.

Recycle means turning waste into new materials. Paper, glass, and some plastics can be recycled. But recycling uses energy and water. Some things, like plastic bags, are hard to recycle.

So, remember: first, try to reduce what you use. Then, see if you can reuse it. Finally, if you can’t reduce or reuse, then recycle it. By following these steps, we can all help create less waste and a cleaner planet.

41. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. How to recycle different materials. B. The importance of the three Rs.
C. The history of recycling. D. Problems with plastic bags.

42. Why is “Reduce” considered the best way according to the passage?
A. It’s the easiest. B. It’s the most effective.
C. It saves money. D. Everyone can do it.

43. Which of the following is an example of “Reuse”?
A. Using a paper cup once. B. Throwing away an old bottle.
C. Making a toy from a box. D. Putting newspapers in a recycling bin.

44. What is a disadvantage of recycling mentioned in the passage?
A. It costs too much money. B. It uses energy and water.
C. It is not good for the air. D. It creates more jobs.

45. What is the correct order of the three Rs from best to good?
A. Reuse-Recycle-Reduce B. Recycle-Reuse-Reduce
C. Reduce-Reuse-Recycle D. Reduce-Recycle-Reuse

F

Have you heard of “plogging”? It is a new fitness trend that started in Sweden. The word comes from the Swedish “plocka upp” (pick up) and “jogging”. So, plogging means picking up litter while jogging.

Ploggers carry a bag and gloves when they run. When they see trash like plastic bottles, cans, or wrappers on the ground, they stop to pick it up. It’s a simple way to combine exercise with environmental protection.

This activity is becoming popular around the world. Many people find it more meaningful than just running. It makes them feel good because they are not only improving their health but also making their community cleaner. Some schools have even organized plogging events for students.

You don’t have to be a fast runner to go plogging. You can walk and pick up trash. The important thing is to start. Why not try plogging with your friends this weekend? Remember to wear gloves for safety.

46. Where did “plogging” start?
A. In the UK. B. In Sweden. C. In the USA. D. In China.

47. What does the word “plogging” combine?
A. Playing and jogging. B. Picking up and jogging.
C. Planting and jogging. D. Planning and jogging.

48. What do ploggers need to bring with them?
A. A map and water. B. A phone and earphones.
C. A bag and gloves. D. A camera and a notebook.

49. Why do people like plogging according to the passage?
A. Because it’s easy and cheap. B. Because it’s a popular competition.
C. Because it improves health and cleans the environment. D. Because they can make money from it.

50. Who can try plogging?
A. Only fast runners. B. Only adults.
C. Anyone who wants to. D. Only people in Sweden.

第四部分：短文填空 (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。

How time flies! Three years 51. (be) already passed since I came to this school. I still remember my first day here. I was shy and 52. (talk) to anyone. But now, I have made many good friends.	We 53. (learn) and played together. We shared our happiness and sadness. My teachers 54. (be) always patient and helpful. They encouraged me 55. (try) my best.
I have joined the school basketball team. Practice 56. (be) sometimes tiring, but it’s great fun. I have also taken part in several English speech competitions. Although I 57. (not win) first prize yet, I have become more confident.	I am thankful for everything I 58. (experience) here. These memories 59. (be) precious to me. I will miss my school life after graduation. I hope our friendship 60. (last) forever.

第五部分：小作文 (满分5分)

假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mike发来邮件，说他下个月要来中国旅游，想请你推荐一个中国城市。请给他回复一封邮件。

写作要点：
1. 表示欢迎。
2. 推荐一个城市并说明推荐理由（至少两点）。
3. 表达祝愿。

要求：
1. 邮件内容需包含以上要点，可适当发挥。
2. 词数：50词左右。
3. 邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike,

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Yours,
Li Hua

第六部分：大作文 (满分15分)

生活中，我们常常需要做出选择（make choices）。有些选择很简单，比如穿什么衣服；有些选择则可能影响深远，比如如何利用课余时间。请以“An Important Choice I Made”为题，写一篇短文。

写作要点：
1. 描述你曾经做过的一个重要选择。
2. 说明你当时为什么做出这个选择。
3. 谈谈这个选择带来的结果或对你的影响。

要求：
1. 内容完整，语句通顺，意思连贯。
2. 词数：80-100词。
3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。

An Important Choice I Made

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参考答案

第一部分：单项选择 (每题1分)

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B

第二部分：完形填空 (每题1分)

11. B 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C

第三部分：阅读理解 (每题1分)

A篇: 21. C 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A

B篇: 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B

C篇: 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. C 35. C

D篇: 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. C 40. C

E篇: 41. B 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. C

F篇: 46. B 47. B 48. C 49. C 50. C

第四部分：短文填空 (每题1分)

51. has been 52. didn’t talk 53. have learned/learnt 54. were 55. to try
56. is 57. haven’t won 58. have experienced 59. are 60. will last

第五部分：小作文 (满分5分)

评分要点：
1. 包含所有写作要点（欢迎、推荐城市及两点理由、祝愿）。
2. 语言准确，表达清楚。
3. 词数符合要求，格式正确。
参考范文：
Dear Mike,
I’m so glad to hear that you are coming to China! Welcome! I strongly recommend Beijing. First, it is the capital with many famous places like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Second, you can try delicious Beijing Duck there. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time. I hope you enjoy your trip!
Yours,
Li Hua

第六部分：大作文 (满分15分)

评分标准：
- 内容 (6分)：完整描述选择、原因及影响。
- 语言 (6分)：语法、词汇使用准确，句式有一定变化。
- 结构 (3分)：条理清晰，衔接自然。
参考范文：
An Important Choice I Made
Last year, I faced an important choice: whether to join the school volunteer club or the basketball club. I love basketball, but I finally chose the volunteer club. I made this choice because I wanted to help others and learn about society.
Since joining the club, I have visited an elderly home and helped clean up a park. These experiences have made me more responsible and caring. I have met many kind people and learned the value of teamwork. Although I sometimes miss playing basketball, I never regret my choice because it has helped me grow as a person.