2025-2026学年（上）平潭综合实验区八年级质量检测英语

1、我想知道他为什么缺席了这么重要的会议。

________________________________

2、 He finds great   in reading.

A. pleasure B. pleasant

C. pleased   D. please

3、— Must I return the magazine to the library now?

— No, you _________.

A.shouldn’t B.needn’t C.mustn’t D.can’t

4、—The little boy, along with his classmates, ______for their bravery action in time of danger.

— I think we should learn from them.

A. were praised   B. was praised

C. have praised D. has praised

5、--- Although Ms Zhou is an old lady, she is always in the pink.

---Yes. Because she exercises every day and eats a balanced diet. Here “in the pink” means __________.

A．healthy

B．lucky

C．beautiful

D．creative

6、—Excuse me, whose book is this?

—It ________ be John’s. It has his name on it.

A．must

B．need

C．can’t

D．might

7、Look! The rain ________! We can hold the sports meeting in the open air this afternoon.

A．is stopping

B．will stop

C．has stopped

D．had stopped

8、Tom _________his father and his father looks very young.

A. looks like   B. looks after   C. looks for   D. looks at

9、—Mom, my friend usually help me with my work.

—You should send her some flowers as a(an) ________ of thanks.

A．excuse

B．present

C．expression

D．symbol

10、Most young people find ________ exciting to watch football games.

A．one

B．this

C．that

D．it

11、It’s too late. Now that you are tired, you’d better ________ and have a good rest.

A．stop to study

B．stop studying

C．to stop to study

D．to stop studying

12、Henry Lee Museum in Rugao is worth ________. If you’re free, you can choose to go.

A．visit

B．visited

C．to visit

D．visiting

13、He never gave up, _______ he failed many times.

A. and   B. though   C. or   D. but

14、---I’m very sorry. I broke your tea cup.

----__________.

A. It doesn’t matter B. You’d better not

C. Take it easy D. It’s too bad

15、—I have been to the Moon several times.

—You ________ be joking! It is impossible!

A．can

B．may

C．must

16、They have many different ways to create electricity. But some ways are ________ to the environment and easily cause air pollution.

A. helpful B. helpless C. harmful D. harmless

17、I’m sorry to tell you that we have to stop the car because the oil has ________.

A．sold out

B．run out

C．come out

D．worked out

18、—Could you tell me _________?

— In two weeks.

A．how long it will take you to get home

B．how often you take exercise

C．how soon he will come back home

19、Thanks to “seniors’ college”, my grandmother feels much ________ and less lonely as well.

A．young

B．younger

C．the youngest

20、Susan ! You look______ in that pink dress． Where did you buy it？

A.beautifully B.likely

C.lovely D.happily

21、____fine weather it is today!

A. What a   B. How a   C. What

22、补全对话

根据对话内容，在空白处选择合适的句子，使对话意义准确、完整。

A:  _________【1】____________ ?

B: Yes,  please. I want a T-shirt .

A:  __________【2】____________ ?

B: Blue.

A: Here are some blue T-shirts.  Do you like this one ?

B: Oh,  【3】 , Do you have a bigger one?

A: Yes.    【4】   ?

B: Let me see…Oh, it’s OK!  【5】   ?

A: 75 yuan.

B: OK, I’ll take it . Here is the money.

A: Thanks.

A. It’s too small.

B. How much is it?

C. What colour would you like?

D. What about this one?

E. Can I help you?

23、A: Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest museum is?

B: 【1】You can go along the street, then turn right at the first crossing. Then walk on and you’ll find one there. 【2】

A: Oh, thanks. Do you know when it opens?

B: 【3】 It opens at 8:00 a. m.

A: Good. And can you tell me which bus I should take?

B: Which bus? I don’t know. You may ask the policeman over there. 【4】

A: OK. By the way, where’s the nearest McDonald’s, do you know?

B: 【5】 See that sign?

A: Oh, thanks a lot.

B: You’re welcome.

A．You can’t miss it.

B．It should be open now.

C．Right behind you.

D．Well it’s a little far.

E．He must know that.

24、   Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.

Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.

Mary Bluett, an official said mobile phone’s use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.

Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.

Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.

【1】Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones ________.

A.because they are students B.when they are free

C.when they are at school D.because they are children

【2】We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from ________.

A.the makers and sellers B.the passer-by and strangers

C.their parents and friends D.some mobile phone users

【3】What does the underlined word “cheat” mean in the passage?

A.聊天 B.作弊 C.查询 D.核对

【4】Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t ________ during school hours.

A.use their mobile phones B.leave their mobile phones at school office

C.help the teachers with their work D.get in touch with their children

【5】The passage tells us that________.

A.students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons

B.it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phone at school

C.some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school

D.parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours

25、We do eye exercises. We wear sunglasses. We do lots of things to protect our eyes. But we usually forget another important part of our body — the ears. Ears help us hear the world. But many things, such as loud noises, can hurt our ears, even make us deaf. Once this happens, it’s hard to get your hearing back. March 3rd is Ear Care Day. So how can we protect our ears?

◆Keep your ears dry and warm

Dry your ears with a towel (毛巾) after swimming or taking a shower. If you feel water in your ear, shake your head a little bit. This can help you get the water out of your ear.

Also, when the sun is shining, wear some sunscreen (防晒霜) on your ears. During the winter, protect your ears with a hat or a scarf.

◆How to clean your ears

Usually, our ears clean themselves. The earwax (耳垢) builds up, dries out, and then comes out of the ear along with some dirt. Don’t clean your ears with anything sharp (尖锐的), or it may make the earwax go too deep into your ears and hurt them. But if your ears start to hurt, you can go to a doctor for help.

◆How to use earphones

Don’t listen to loud music on your earphones for a long time. Follow the “60 Rule”: listen to music for no more than 60 minutes a day. Over-ear (头戴式) earphones are better than in-ear ones. It will do a better job of stopping outside noise. So you can listen at a lower volume.

【1】Which of the following ways is bad for your ears?

A．Using a towel to dry your ears after swimming.

B．Taking the earwax out with any sharp things.

C．Using some sunscreen on your ears in summer.

D．Covering your ears with a hat or a scarf in winter.

【2】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Our cars can hardly ever clean themselves.

B．We do lots of things that may hurt our ears.

C．The earwax may come out of our ears itself.

D．We’d better clean our ears with a doctor’s help.

【3】What does the underlined word “It” (in the last paragraph) refer to?

A．Following the “60 Rule”.

B．Listening to loud music.

C．Wearing in-ear earphones.

D．Wearing over-ear earphones.

【4】What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Why are ears so important?

B．What can hurt our ears?

C．How do we take care of our ears?

D．When is the Ear Care Day?

26、   Audio Texts Signal Rise of New Literacy

Many people read physical books or e-books, but now there is a new trend—listening to audiobooks（有声读物）.

According to a recent report by the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication（CAPP）, more people are choosing to listen to audiobooks these days.

To be specific, 26 percent of adults listened to audiobooks in 2018, which was 3. 2 percentage higher than that in 2017.

Young people have been the main driver in the development of audiobooks. Some 26.2 percent of teenagers listened to audiobooks in 2018, which was 3. 5 percent higher than that in 2017.  Ximalaya noted that the value of audiobook purchases made by those aged 13 to 18 in 2018 increased by 330 percent over that of 2017, the Beijing Evening News reported.

One of the reasons that audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular is that people want to get more use out of their free time, China News Service reported. Listening to e-books frees up time for them, whether they are at the gym, on a bus, or in bed. Faster internet speeds mean that a book can be downloaded in seconds, according to Wei Yushan, director of CAPP.

Listening to audiobooks also helps with loneliness.“When I feel bored or lonely, listening to audiobooks makes me feel that there is someone accompanying（陪伴）me, ”Zhong Yan, an office worker who is obsessed with audiobooks, told the Beijing Evening News.

However, audiobooks are still far from perfect.“Listening to audiobooks doesn't make you think in the way you do when you're reading a book. It's also likely that you will miss information while you listen, ”said Zhong.

Qiang Qiang, a primary student who often listens to audiobooks, shares this perspective: " Despite（即使；尽管）its convenience, audiobooks are less detailed than physical books you read, ”he told the Beijing Evening News.

Li Yini, assistant general manager of Baicaoyuan Bookstore in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, told Jiangnan Times that people who want a book with serious content should choose a paper book or e-book, but they can choose an audiobook if the content is easy to understand.

【1】What can we learn from the first four paragraphs?

A.Audiobooks have developed quickly in recent years.

B.Audiobooks are more popular than physical books in China.

C.Ximalaya is the first choice when people listen to audiobooks.

D.About half of young people in China listened to audiobooks in 2018.

【2】According to the article, people like to listen to e-books because—·

A.they are more convenient B.they are cheaper than paper books

C.they are more relaxing than physical books D.they provide people with a better reading experience

【3】The phrase “be obsessed with" in Paragraph 6 probably means“ ___________, , .

A.be doubtful about B.be interested in

C.be careful about D.be disappointed at

【4】What can we learn from Li Yini's words?

A.Audiobooks are less detailed than physical books.

B.People should choose a book form based on its content.

C.People think differently when they listen to audiobooks.

D.Physical bookstores face a big challenge from audiobooks.

27、

【1】 With help from a Mr. H, you can ________.

A. stop using batteries.

B. finish your homework on time.

C. remember your teacher’s instructions.

D. get your room tidied on your way home.

【2】A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to ________.

A. repair your TV   B. organize your homework

C. be a James Bond  D. know what the weather is like

【3】You can get your Mr. H for ________ right now.

A. $ 499 B. $ 299   C. $ 199   D. $ 99

【4】What does the underlined word “guarantee” mean in Chinese?

A. 保修期 B. 抵押品 C.保障物资 D.保证人

【5】Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?

A. On a notice board

B. In a company brochure(手册)

C. On a teenage website

D. In a college newspaper

28、根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。

You’ve all been there. Before the winter holiday, you have lots of plans to improve your life skills or your studies, but when the holiday ends, you 【1】 to carry out any of them even though you have tried. This is called procrastination (拖延症). You often feel down when you procrastinate. Most of the things that you procrastinate on aren’t actually difficult to do. You just avoid starting them for one reason or 【2】. So, what can you do about it?

First, if it takes less than two minutes, then do it now. For example, washing your dishes right away after your meal, taking out the rubbish immediately when the bin is 【3】. It’s surprising that how many things we put 【4】could be done in 2 minutes.

Can all the 【5】 be achieved in less than 2 minutes? Of course not. As for big goals, divide them into small ones. For example, you are a student who can only get 60 in math, 【6】 you have set the goal of reaching the top 3 in your grade. This is crazy! My advice is to divide this big goal into small ones because small goals can help you make progress step by step 【7】 too much stress.

Also, remember you are not fighting 【8】. It’s not easy to keep going with nobody supporting you, and gradually you may lose confidence and give up. You can ask your classmates, your friends and even your teachers and parents for help and support.

Hope the simple rules above can help you stop procrastination and make it easier for you to develop good habits at the same time.

29、   Dragon Head-raising ( 龙 抬 头 ) Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It comes on the ____day of the second lunar ( 农 历 的 ) month. In 2014, it is  _________March 2.

On the day in ancient times, people put paths of ashes ( 灰 ) into kitchens and around water vats ( 缸 ). This was to ___the dragon into the house.

On this day people eat noodles, dumplings and fried pancakes. All the day’s foods are named after   ______. For example, people eat “dragon  whisker ( 龙 须 )”— noodles and dumplings  are ____“dragon’s teeth”.

In some ancient Chinese stories, dragons have power over the wind and rain. They often ___rain to the world on the second day of the second lunar month.

It is said that after that day there will be more and more rain. This is_________the  day  is  often  called  “Spring  Dragon  Day”.  It  was  hoped  that ___the help of the dragon, ploughing (耕种)  would  be  easier  and  the autumn would have a good harvest.

It was said that  a  haircut  during  the  first  lunar  month  might  bring _____luck to mother’s brothers. So  you still see many people ___their hair   cut on Dragon Head-raising Day.

【1】A.first B.second C.third D.fourth

【2】A.in B.at C.during D.on

【3】A.borrow B.lead C.lend D.buy

【4】A.dogs B.cats C.dragons D.sharks

【5】A.called B.given C.known D.gone

【6】A.bring B.take C.carry D.lend

【7】A.because B.why C.when D.that

【8】A.under B.in C.with D.by

【9】A.good B.bad C.better D.worst

【10】A.do B.ask C.have D.order