2025-2026学年（下）钦州八年级质量检测英语

1、露西今天早上生了一对双胞胎。

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Shanghai is the biggest city with the largest  1 in the world. It is also the fastest growing city. Its name   2 "on the sea", because it sits on the shores(海滨) of the East China Sea. The city used to be a fishing town, but these days it is not  3 a major financial(金融的) center, it's also  4 for its art and culture.

  5  to Shanghai can be taken from the airport to the center in a fast train. The train   6 more than 430 kin/hour. Once you are in the city, you can't miss a popular area along the Huangpu River. Also, Shanghai Museum is a great place. And if you want to try the local 7 , you should go to Yang's Fried Dumplings. You can get some nice dumplings and a bowl of 8 soup for only ¥ 15.

Now Shanghai is getting very "heavy" from all the growth. As a   9  , the city is going down the soft ground.   10  1921, it has gone down for almost two meters.

3、The history book must be Lisa’s. （改为同义句）

The history book must ________ ________ Lisa.

4、When you both get into trouble, don’t give up but cheer _________up.

A．ourselves

B．himself

C．yourselves

D．myself

5、—You can’t smoke here.  —Sorry, I _________the sign.

A.haven’t seen B.didn’t see C.don’t see D.won’t see

6、Mr. Gray keeps ________ basketball in order to keep ________.

A．practise to play; healthy

B．to practise playing; healthy

C．practising playing; fit

D．practising playing; health

7、He can’t jump like this. I can’t, ________.

A．too

B．also

C．either

D．neither

8、—Mum, the soup is ________ sweet. I need________salt. Would you please pass me some? —Sure, dear.

A.a bit; a bit B.a bit of; a bit of C.a bit; a bit of D.a bit of; a bit

9、—How do you like the talk show?

—I think it’s ___________, but some people think it’s so ___________.

A．wonderful enough; bored

B．enough wonderful; boring

C．wonderful enough; boring

10、My sister ______ go to bed _______ the program was over.

A.not; until B.doesn't; until C.didn't; until   D.aren't; until

11、You can use an eraser to clean the ______ on the page.

A．bamboo

B．mark

C．stress

D．report

12、—Are you surprised at the ending of the movie?

—No, because I _________ the story.

A．read

B．will read

C．have read

D．was reading

13、The policeman asks the child not to cross the street ________ the traffic light turns green.

A.when B.until C.because D.after

14、—He’s already back to China, ________?

—________. He is on a visit to Shanghai.

A．isn’t he; No

B．hasn’t he; Yes

C．isn’t he; Yes

D．hasn’t he; No

15、— What’s the problem between Mr Smith and his son?

— I think the basic problem is that they don’t often talk to each other.

A．most interesting

B．simple and important

C．most difficult

16、The leader ________ a school is called a headmaster.

A．in charge of

B．in the charge of

C．take charge of

D．took charge of

17、There are__________students studying hard in the classroom. They must get good grades.

A.several B.little C.much D.few

18、I’ll visit her as soon as she ______ to her city.

A. returned   B. returns   C. was returning   D. will return

19、根据对话情景选择恰当的选项。

Jeff: What’s wrong with Miss Wang?【1】

Tim:【2】he went to the theater three times this week, but every time she failed to get the ticket.   

Jeff: I think she really wants to see it.

Alex: I hope she can see the movie next week. It’s my favorite movie, too.【3】

Betty: I prefer Avatar 3D. It’s so colorful and interesting. Jeff, do you like Beijing Opera?

Jeff: 【4】But some of my friends like it a lot. It’s full of famous stories and beautiful facial paintings.

Alex: 【5】

Jeff: I like Tom and Jerry best. It’s so funny.

A．She looks unhappy.

B．Which movie do you like best?

C．It’s very moving and popular.

D．Because she didn’t get the ticket to Titanic 3D.

E．No, I don’t. It’s very boring.

20、A: Have you ever been an April Fool?

B: Yes, I have.

A: 【1】？

B: On an April Fool's Day, my sister played a joke on me. 【2】. I got up quickly and then rushed to school without eating breakfast.

A: And then?

B: When I arrived at the school, I knew I had been fooled. Nobody was there.

A: 【3】？

B: Because it was Saturday. 【4】？

A: Of course. Once my best friend invited me to see a film.

B: 【5】．

A: Happy? By the time I got to the cinema, the film had ended. She told me the wrong time on purpose.

B: Ah, everyone may have an unforgettable experience on April Fool's Day.

21、There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school. Before being sent away this boy was the cleverest student in his class. He was at the top in every competition. But the boy changed after leaving home and studying in the boarding school. His grades started dropping. He hated being in a group. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he felt like killing himself. All of this because he felt worthless(没有价值的) and that no one loved him.

His parents started worrying about the boy. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him. They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him common questions about his classes, teachers and sports. After some time his dad said, “Do you know why I am here today, son?”

The boy answered back, “to check my grades?”

“No, no,” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you happy. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. You are my life.”

These words caused the boy’s s eyes to fill with tears(泪水). He hugged his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.

Now this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!

【1】How was the boy before going to the boarding school?

A．He was very outgoing.

B．He was very clever.

C．He was very happy.

D．He was very generous.

【2】What happened to the boy after he got to the boarding school?

A．He liked his teachers and classmates.

B．He hated to have lessons.

C．He liked to study in a group.

D．He fell behind others in his class.

【3】Who helped the boy come out of the sadness?

A．His teachers.

B．His father.

C．His mother.

D．His friends

【4】What did the father really care about?

A．The boy.

B．His grades.

C．His health.

D．His homework.

【5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The boy knew that his father loved him all the time at last.

B．The boy didn’t do well in his lessons because he missed his parents.

C．The boy is still sad later when in the college.

D．The boy had tears in his eyes because his heart was hurt.

22、You may hear about earthquakes，but do you know what to do before，during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you：

Before an earthquake

It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family.All family members should know how to turn off gas，water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.

During an earthquake

It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.

If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible，staying away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.

After an earthquake

Once the shaking has stopped.DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it is safe.

Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it. If you smell or hear a gas，get everyone outside and open the windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.

【1】Which of the following is mentioned(提及) in the second paragraph?

A．People should know how to turn on gas.

B．People should know how to save water.

C．People shouldn’t put heavy boxes over beds.

D．People shouldn’t forget the phone numbers of others.

【2】When an earthquake happens, ________can help you deal with it.

A．standing still

B．staying calm

C．looking outside

D．moving indoors

【3】During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should________.

A．speed up your car

B．stop your car and stay in

C．slow down your car

D．stop your car and run out

【4】You can learn________after reading the passage.

A．what an earthquake is like

B．what to do to avoid an earthquake

C．how an earthquake happens

D．how to protect yourself in front of an earthquake

23、

Some children are talking about what they like doing in their daily life.

Lucy: Music is my favorite. I like listening to beautiful English songs best. They can make me feel relaxed. I often listen to my favorite music after supper.

Kate: I like music, too. I like listening to Chinese songs very much. I like Jay Chou's songs. I also like drawing. Maybe I can be a great painter when I grow up. I like reading, too. Reading makes me clever.

Peter: I don't like music or drawing. I think they are a waste of time. I'm good at playing basketball. I am an important member of our school team. Don't you think I'm cool?

Jacky: I am not a good basketball player, but I play football well. Playing football makes me strong. I feel energetic when I am on the football field. I spend half an hour a day playing football.

Andy: I think I'm a special boy. I don't like sports. Reading is my favorite. I can learn a lot from books. I spend two hours reading books every day.

【1】What does Lucy like best?

A．Drawing.

B．Music.

C．Reading.

D．Playing football.

【2】Who does well in playing basketball?

A．Lucy.

B．Kate.

C．Peter.

D．Andy.

【3】What does Jacky think of playing football?

A．It's a waste of time.

B．It makes him strong.

C．It makes him clever.

D．It can make him cool.

【4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Lucy often listens to music after supper.

B．Kate may be a painter in the future.

C．Peter is on the school football team.

D．Andy spends fourteen hours reading books every week.

【5】What's the best title of the passage?

A．Lucy's and Kate's hobbies

B．Different people, different hobbies

C．Reading makes me clever.

D．Listening to music is good for people.

24、

There is an unusual school called Notch Peak Elementary in a poor area in the USA. The school has just one student, Corinne Gaby and one teacher, Lisa Geary.

Corinne lives on a farm with her parents. The closest school is far away from her home and the road is not safe (安全的) enough to pass during the winter. So the education officials (官员) set up a school for her. It is not a normal school. In fact, it’s a classroom on the second floor of a horse barn (牲口棚) and a wooden stove that provides heat (木炉供热).

In such an environment, the first teacher only stayed there for a year. The next left after two years. Then came Lisa Geary. The first year was really hard for Lisa. She had to face the terrible weather. And it was difficult to teach Corinne at first. Luckily, things became better later. The relation between Corinne and Lisa became close. However, the situation will change when Corinne finishes the sixth grade. Because Lisa needs to take more training to get certifications. And she will leave the school soon.

【1】Why did the local education officials set up the school for Corinne?

A.Because she couldn’t get on well with others at school.

B.Because her family was too poor to pay for a school.

C.Because the road to other schools was long and unsafe for her.

【2】How many teachers taught Corinne?

A.One. B.Two. C.Three.

【3】What does the underlined word “certifications” mean in Chinese?

A.口头承诺 B.资格证书 C.单位盖章

【4】All of the following statements are true EXCEPT (除了) _______.

A.Notch Peak Elementary is different from other schools

B.Lisa spent a hard time in the school at first

C.Corinne always had a good relation with her teacher

【5】What does the passage want to tell us?

A.It’s not easy for children to get a good education in poor areas.

B.People should raise more money for children in poor areas.

C.Teachers should be strict with their students at school.

25、Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder and simpler than it is today. People didn’t have m【1】 machines.

Life today has brought new p【2】. One of the biggest is pollution. Water pollution has made our rivers and lakes d【3】. It kills fish and affects drinking water. Noise pollution makes us talk louder and become angry more e【4】. Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution. It affects m【5】 living things in the world.

Cars, planes and factories a【6】 pollute the air. To solve the problem, many countries are making laws to fight the pollution. Factories must clean their water b【7】 it is thrown away. They mustn’t discharge (排出) dirty smoke into the air.

We need to do many o【8】 things. We can put waste things in dustbins and should not throw them on the ground. We can go to work by bus or share the same car with our friends. If there are fewer people driving, there will be less a【9】 pollution.

Laws are not e【10】. Every person must help reduce the pollution.

26、书面表达。

假如你是Martin，你的笔友Alice在给你的来信中说她经常生病，情绪低落。请你给她写封回信，告诉她应该怎样做。

参考词汇: healthy food, do more exercise, enough sleep, keep happy, talk about your problems.

要求：1. 根据参考词汇，并适当发挥；  2. 字数不少于70词，注意字迹工整。

Dear Alice,

I'm sorry to hear that you are not very well and feel unhappy. ____________________

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