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2026 人教版英语八下学霸预习单元测试卷
英语期中测试卷
（满分：100 分 时间：90 分钟）
一、单项选择（10 分，每题 1 分）
( )1. My brother likes __________ calligraphy in his free time because he thinks it helps
him relax.
A. do B. doing C. to doing D. did
( )2. — What’s wrong with you? You look pale.
— I have a __________ throat. I talked too much yesterday.
A. sore B. tight C. thick D. dry
( )3. Peterfelt upset ____heargued with his best friend Harry about thebrokenguitar.
A. so B. because C. although D. unless
( )4. Mount Qomolangma is __________ mountain in the world, with a height of
8,848.86 metres.
A. high B. higher C. the highest D. highest
( )5. You __________ not push yourself too hard when learning a new hobby. Take it
step by step.
A. should B. could C. must D. need
( )6. — Have you __________ read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
— Yes, it’s a wonderful fantasy novel.
A. ever B. never C. already D. yet
( )7. Allen ran to the living room __________ get the fire extinguisher when he saw the
pan on fire.
A. so that B. in order to C. because D. although
( )8. The Yellow River is called “Mother River” because it helped ancient ____ develop.
A. countries B. cities C. civilizations D. villages
( )9. Tom advised Matt __________ on the bright side even though they lost the
basketball game.
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A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
( )10. — How long __________ you __________ a volunteer at the animal shelter?
— For two months.
A. do; be B. did; be C. have; been D. will; be
二、完形填空（15 分，每题 1 分）
Hobbiesare important in our daily life. They help us relax and learn new skills. Lucy is a
14-year-old girl who loves collecting postcards. She started this hobby when she was
five, 1 __________ her dad sent her a postcard from Dunhuang. Now she has over 200
postcards from 30 countries.Last month, Lucy had a cold and had a high 2 __________.
She had to stay at home and felt lonely. But looking at her postcards made her feel
better. She said, “Each postcard tells a story about a different place. It’s like traveling
around the world without leaving home.”Lucy’s friend Mike likes playing the guitar. He
used to bescared ofplaying in frontofothers. 3 __________ histeacher encouraged him
not to give up. Now he can play for his classmates. Mike said, “Playing the guitar is not
just a hobby. It helps me build confidence.”Both Lucy and Mike think hobbies make
their lives 4 __________. They believe that everyone should have a hobby to make life
more colorful. Sometimes, hobbies can even help us deal with 5 __________ emotions
when we are upset or stressed.
( )1. A. so B. when C. because D. until
( )2. A. fever B. stomachache C. headache D. toothache
( )3. A. And B. But C. Or D. So
( )4. A. boring B. difficult C. meaningful D. tiring
( )5. A. positive B. negative C. happy D. joyful
Nature is full of wonders. Mount Qomolangma is one of them. It’s the highest
mountain in the world. Climbing it is very 6 __________ because of the cold weather and
thin air. But many climbers still try to reach the top. In 1960, a Chinese team 7
__________ reached the top from the northern side, which was called the “Death
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Road”.Another natural wonder is the Mariana Trench. It’s the deepest part of the
ocean, about 11,000 metres deep. People know little about it, but China’s Fendouzhe
dived there in 2020 and filmed it. Scientists found that some deep-sea animals can 8
__________ their own light to live in the dark.These natural wonders show how amazing
nature is. We should 9 __________ them well. As more people explore nature, we learn
more about our planet. But we must remember not to hurt nature while exploring.
After all, nature provides us with many things we need to 10 __________.
( )6. A. safe B. risky C. easy D. interesting
( )7. A. successfully B. suddenly C. slowly D. luckily
( )8. A. buy B. borrow C. create D. destroy
( )9. A. protect B. change C. leave D. forget
( )10. A. work B. study C. survive D. play
三、阅读理解（20 分，每题 2 分）
Passage 1
Hobbies can improve our lives in many ways. Physical hobbies like hiking or playing
tennis help us stay healthy. They keep our bodies strong and reduce stress. Creative
hobbies such as painting or writing help us express our feelings. They make us feel
good about ourselves.Luca, an Italian teenager, likes making mobile phone apps. He
started programming when he was ten. His latest app helps people find study partners
for learning Italian. “It gives me a sense of achievement to see people using my app,”
Luca said.Maya from India collects postcards. She has postcards from over 32
countries. “Postcards are a good way to learn about different places,” Maya said. She
dreams of traveling to these places one day.
( )1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Different people have different hobbies.
B. Hobbies can bring many benefits to us.
C. How to develop a new hobby.
D. Famous people and their hobbies.
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( )2. Which of the following is a physical hobby?
A. Painting B. Writing C. Hiking D. Collecting postcards
( )3. What does Luca’s latest app do?
A. Teaches people to program.B. Helps people learn Italian with partners.
C. Shows beautiful places around the world.D. Lets people make friends online.
Passage 2
When you don’t feel well, it’s important to know what to do. If you have a
stomachache, you shouldn’t eat too much. Avoid soft drinks because the gas can
make it worse. For a sore throat, drink warm water with honey and rest more.If you get
a cut,clean thearea first and cover it with a bandage. For a nosebleed, sit upand press
down on your nose for a few minutes. Remember not to lie down.Last week, James
had a cooking accident. He was frying chicken and left the oil on the stove. The pan
caught fire. He was scared and wanted to put it out with water. But Allen stopped him.
Allen knew that water makes oil fires worse. He used a fire extinguisher and put out
the fire quickly. James learned a lesson: always stay careful when cooking.
( )4. What should you avoid if you have a stomachache?
A. Warm water B. Soft drinks C. Honey D. Rice
( )5. How should you deal with a nosebleed?
A. Lie down and rest. B. Press down on the nose.
C. Wash the nose with water. D. Cover it with a bandage.
( )6. Why didn’t Allen let James use water to put out the fire?
A. Because there was no water nearby.
B. Because water makes oil fires worse.
C. Because the fire extinguisher was easier to use.
D. Because James was too scared to use water.
Passage 3
Growing up means dealing with different emotions. When we are upset, we need to
find ways to feel better. Peter andHarryhad a fight because HarrybrokePeter’s guitar.
Peter was angry and said hurtful things. Later, Peter felt sorry. With Ella’s advice, he
called Harry and apologized. Harry said it was his fault too. They forgave each other
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and became friends again.Judy felt stressed because her parents had high standards.
They often compared her with her cousin Kate. Lily advised Judy to write a letter to her
parents. Judy did so and her parents understood her feelings better.Tom helped Matt
stay positive after they lost the basketball game. He told Matt to look on the bright
side. “You can’t win them all,” Tom said. Matt felt better and decided to work harder
next time.
( )7. Why did Peter and Harry have a fight?
A. Harry lost Peter’s guitar.B. Harry broke Peter’s guitar.
C. Peter didn’t lend his guitar to Harry.D. Peter said hurtful things to Harry.
( )8. What advice did Ella give Peter?
A. To write a letter to Harry.B. To call Harry and apologize.
C. To buy a new guitar for Harry.D. To forget about the fight.
( )9. How did Judy deal with her stress?
A. She talked to her cousin Kate.B. She argued with her parents.
C. She wrote a letter to her parents.D. She stopped studying for a while.
( )10. What did Tom tell Matt after they lost the game?
A. To give up playing basketball.B. To blame himself for the loss.
C. To look on the bright side.D. To argue with the referee.
四、词汇运用（20 分）
A. 根据句意及首字母提示写出单词（10 分，每题 1 分）
1. My sister likes playing the flute in her free time. It helps her r______ after a busy day.
2. If you have a toothache, you should see a d__________ as soon as possible.
3. Peter felt u__________ because he let his team down in the game.
4. The Sahara Desert is one of the greatest natural w__________ of the world.
5. You should a__________ to your friend if you said something hurtful.
6. Lily has a hobby of collecting p__________. She has many from different countries.
7. When the pan caught fire, Allen used a fire e__________ to put it out.
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8. Mount Qomolangma is still growing t__________ according to some scientists.
9. Tom encouraged Matt to look on the bright s__________ when they lost the game.
10.Many deep-sea animals are small and b__________, but they can “see” well.
B. 用所给单词的适当形式填空（5分，每题 1 分）
1. My brother has been a volunteer for three years. He ____ (help) many people so far.
2. It’s important __________ (learn) how to deal with emotions when growing up.
3. The doctor advised me __________ (not eat) too much sweet food.
4. We __________ (have) dinner when the earthquake started last night.
5. Lucy __________ (collect) postcards for nine years. She has over 200 now.
五、句型转换（10 分，每题 2 分）
1. He has lived in this city for five years. （对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ has he lived in this city?
2. “I will join the volunteer group next month,” Tom said. （改为间接引语）
Tom said that __________ __________ join the volunteer group the next month.
3. We should protect natural wonders. （改为被动语态）
Natural wonders should __________ __________ by us.
4. Although it was raining, we went hiking. （改为同义句）
It was raining, __________ we went hiking.
5. She started to learn painting when she was six. （改为同义句）
She __________ __________ painting since she was six.
六、补全对话（10 分，每题 2 分）
A: Hi, Mike! You look sad. What’s wrong?
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B: I had a fight with my best friend John.
A: 1. ____________________?
B: He borrowed my new camera and broke it. I was angry and said some bad words to
him.
A: 2. ____________________?
B: No, he hasn’t talked to me since then. I feel really terrible.
A: 3. ____________________?
B: I don’t know how to apologize to him.
A: 4. ____________________?
B: Writing a letter? That’s a good idea. I can explain my feelings clearly.
A: 5. ____________________.
B: Thank you! I hope he will forgive me.
七、书面表达（20 分）
在我们的成长过程中，爱好和自然奇观都能给我们带来积极的影响。请结合八年级下册
前四个单元的内容，写一篇短文，谈谈：
你的一项爱好及它对你的影响；
1.
你最喜欢的一处自然奇观及它让你印象深刻的原因；
2.
你从爱好和自然中得到的感悟。
3.
要求： 词，语句通顺，语法正确，条理清晰。
4. 80-100
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