2025-2026学年（上）上饶八年级质量检测英语

1、使我惊讶的是，他爸爸参加了足球队的选拔。

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2、—Sorry, I couldn't do more to help you get that job.

—________. There will be other jobs.

A. It's up to you   B. It's no big deal   C. Well, that's too bad   D. Well, it's hard to say

3、If you want to know how a word is used, you can ________ it _________ in a dictionary.

A．pick；up

B．look；up

C．clean；up

D．give；up

4、In 1998, Jack Chan ______ play the lead role of a policeman in the Hollywood film.

A. chosen to B. was chosen

C. was chosen to D. had chosen to

5、My little brother caught a cold, ________ he didn’t wear warm clothes yesterday.

A. so   B. because   C. but   D. and

6、—Did you and your friends ride your bicycles to the beach yesterday afternoon?

—Yeah. _____ we had !

A.How a fun B.What fun C.What a fun D.How fun

7、______ bad news! Bi Fujian, the popular CCTV host, made improper(不恰当) remarks on Chairman Mao in a video.

A. What a   B. What   C. How a D. How

8、--I suppose the new products will sell well.

--I agree.

A. seem   B. find   C. think

9、Each time the music _____, we would _____ the composer.

A. was present, think of   B. was presented, think about

C. was played, think of   D. was play, think about

10、---Look at that yellow flower! It’s very beautiful!

---I think the red one is _____ than the yellow one.

A. beautiful  B. more beautiful

C. most beautiful D. the most beautiful

11、—Look at the sky. _______ blue it is! —Yes! Let's fly a kite.

A.How B.What C.What a D.What an

12、—We can always find something good in a bad ________ if we look for it.

—It’s so true. Let’s make full use of what comes.

A．situation

B．direction

C．instruction

13、（题文）Green represents __________ and nature. When you feel weak, you can wear green.

A. sadness   B. purity   C. joy   D. energy

14、We Chinese show great ________ in the face of difficulties and challenges.

A．knowledge

B．energy

C．courage

D．change

15、----Jack used to ________ to school.

----Yes, but now he’s used to ________the bus.

A. walk, take   B. walking, take

C. walk, taking D. walking, taking

16、Look at ________. How tidy it is!

A．Lucy’s and Lily’s rooms

B．Lucy’s and Lily’s room

C．Lucy and Lily’s rooms

D．Lucy and Lily’s room

17、 I was ill,   I went to school as usual.

A. Although; but   B. /; so   C. Because; but   D. Although; /

18、—________dictionary is this?

—It must be________.

A. Who; Tom   B. Who; Tom's   C. Whose; Tom   D. Whose; Tom's

19、Bob, you should wear warm clothes to avoid ________ a cold.

A．catch

B．caught

C．catching

D．to catch

20、There are ____ many people in the station that I don't want to take the train.

A.such B.so C.very D.quite

21、Emily called Alex for help because she had trouble ________ her wardrobe.

A.moved B.moving C.to move D.move

22、Basketball is much more than a sport. It is both exercise and excitement. Apart from keeping you fit, basketball helps you get social, make new friends, and learn the art of defying（藐视）failure and overcoming challenges. It allows you to enjoy basketball at your personal basketball goal and make the most of the advantages that this great game offers.

【1】Spending an hour at basketball court helps you burn around 630-750 calories（热量）. It also helps you stay in shape and fit. When you run, and jump while playing basketball, blood pumping and breathing get increased which acts as an amazing workout for your mind and body.

【2】Basketball is a healthy sport for children. It helps them stay active. Playing together for a team success also helps kids to realize the importance of team work, and hard work while going for a common goal. For a shy child, it provides him with the opportunity to meet new people and get friends.

【3】A few rounds of shooting at your basketball goal can reduce your stress and anger. Hitting the mark at the basketball backboard will help you focus on your work when you return to your work place. The confidence and self-belief you get while playing make you face challenges with a better attitude.

【4】Basketball is treated as a social sport. It develops friendships. People of all ages enjoy trying some shots at the basket. Organizing friendly matches of basketball on weekends at your home will provide you an opportunity to meet with your dear ones and having a wonderful time together.

【5】The passage is mainly about the _______ of playing basketball.

A. advantages   B. skills C. rules   D. popularities

23、补全对话（10分）

A：Hi, Jack. Do you know what the Four Inventions are ?

B: Yes, I have just learned about them from my Chinese teacher.  【1】

A: 【2】

B: They were great inventions at that time.  【3】They are great gifts to the world from ancient China.

A: Really? Can you describe them in detail?

B: Sure. Let me give you an example. Before the compass was invented, sailors had to depend on the stars to find directions. After it was invented, the oceans were open to travel.  【4】

A: You are great. You know much about China.

B:  【5】

24、Selena Gomez won Favorite Female Singer at 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards on March 29. It is a very important awards show held every year in America.

Gomez was born on July 22,1992 in Texas. The 22-year-old girl is an all-round star----she not only acts well but also sings a lot of popular songs. At the age of 7, Gomez first played with a purple dinosaur on the TV show Barney and Friends. In 2007, Gomez acted in Wizards of Waverly Place (《少年魔法师》)，which was a big success. After that, she played different roles in many films and become more and more popular.

Gomez made her own band at the age of 17. Fans love her songs because of her beautiful voice. By fan, she has released (发行) three albums (专辑). She also has a good sense of fashion. Gomez wore a beautiful dress at the Kids’ Choice Award. It made her lovely and she shone the whole night.

Charity is an important part in Gomez’s life. In October 2008, she was named UNICEF’s spokes-person （联合国儿童基金会的发言人）for Trick-or-Treat, which encourages children to raise money on Halloween to help poor children around the world. She said that she was excited to encourages other kids to make a difference in the world.

【1】The underline word “all-round” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 闻名世界的  B. 受人尊敬的

C.多才多艺的   D.能言善辩的

【2】 was (were) very successful and after that Selena Gomez become more and more popular.

A.Barney and Friends    B. Wizards of Waverly Place

C. Her three albums D. Her charity activities

【3】People like her songs because .

A. her voice is beautiful   B. she is a movie star

C. she looks pretty   D. she is lovely

【4】We can learn from the last paragraph that Selena Gomez is   .

A. fond of Halloween B. helpful to children

C. good at dress up D. talented in music

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

A. Selene Gomez played a purple dinosaur in Barney and Friends.

B. Selene Gomez started a band at the age of 7.

C. Selene Gomez wore a dress on the night of March 29, 2014.

D. Selene Gomez loves to spend Halloween with children.

25、   Spain is famous for its tomato festival , called La Tomatina . It happens in a small town Bunal on the last Wednesday of August every year .During the festival there are all kinds of activities ,but the most exciting part is the tomato fight .It takes place at the end of long celebration .You are encouraged to throw tomatoes in the fight .There’re many stories about how the festival began .One of the stories goes that during the 1940’s ,some friends started a tomato fight ,while another story is about a local band .Anyway ,everyone in Bunol seems to have a different story .Before the tomato fight ,there are parades ,musical bands ,street parties and so on .

On the day of the fight ,shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight .At the same time ,thousands of tourists and local people come to the town square together .Then large trucks full of tomatoes arrive .From the back of the large trucks ,a great town band start to throw tomatoes at others .Then the crowds fight back ,throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone .Soon the streets are in the sea of red tomato juice .

Everyone is supposed to obey a small number of rules : You must squash（压烂）the tomato before throwing it and you are allowed to throw nothing but tomatoes .

It is usually over in less than half an hour .Everyone then sets off to the river to clear up .Sounds like fun !

【1】The most exciting activity of the festival is ________.

A.parades B.street parties C.the tomato fight D.the musical band show

【2】The stories about how the festival began are ________according to the passage .

A.very clear B.rather sad C.very famous D.quite different

【3】On the fight day , ________.

A.people fight for the whole day

B.people can throw everything

C.shopkeepers are not allowed to watch people fight

D.lots of tourists and local people take part in the fight

【4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage ?

A.The festival happens on the last Wednesday of August every year .

B.On the fight day , shopkeepers cover their windows and doors .

C.The fight day usually lasts half an hour

D.Everyone is supposed to obey some rules on the fight day .

26、完型填空

I was feeling a little blue because my mother had lost her job.

One day, while I was   on the street, I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people. I walked more slowly to   where it was coming from. Then I saw a young lady sitting at a piano.

She was singing songs about love,   yourself and keeping on trying. The way she was singing made me a little comfortable. I stood there   , watching her playing on such a crowded New York square. I thought that she must be   enough to perform in front of so many people.

She noticed me. I walked over and told her how good her   sounded. "Thank you." she said.

"I have been going through a hard time recently,   you've made me hopeful again." I said to her.

"I’m glad that I could help," she replied. "Why are you so   ?”

"Well, my mum has lost her job, and I’m not so sure what to do... "

"Did you notice the  you were walking? Your head was down." she said. "Don’t be upset, because   comes in different ways and if your head is down, you might not see it. You should   more ... lift your head up. "

I looked   her, amazed at how she was encouraging me. "   are you playing the piano here?"

I asked her with a smile.

She   that she saw a lot of unhappy people in the world and she tried to cheer   up by playing music.

I smiled a little wider, realizing that no difficulties could stop me from going on.

【1】A. driving    B. riding   C. running   D. walking

【2】A. find out B. send out   C. take out    D. get out

【3】A. dressing B. believing   C. hurting   D. losing

【4】A. nervously   B. rudely   C. angrily  D. quietly

【5】A. brave    B. shy C. bored D. honest

【6】A. advice  B. idea   C. music D. interest

【7】A. or   B. but C. so   D. and

【8】A. dirty     B. busy     C. sad D. lazy

【9】A. way     B. time C. reason   D. station

【10】A. opportunity B. health     C. pain   D. life

【11】A. complain   B. rest     C. smile   D. pay

【12】A. like   B. after    C. for     D. at

【13】A. How B. Why   C. When   D. Where

【14】A. dreamed   B. hoped     C. guessed   D. explained

【15】A. us B. them   C. me   D. her

27、   When the musical sound rings you, you immediately reach for your pocket ready to have a chat.But although you probably use it all the time, have you ever stopped to think about the manners related to talking on the phone? If you haven’t, here are some tips to guide you．

●Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to get to the phone before you hang up. If the person who answers is not the one you want,give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you want．

●Think about the time you call people.Try not to call too early in the morning（before about 9:00）or too late at night（after about 9:30）. Also try not to call at mealtimes．

●If you go by plane to visit your relatives at Christmas, remember to follow airline instructions.Cell phones must be turned off as soon as the plane doors are closed and remain so until the doors open again on arrival．

●When face to face with someone, do not talk on the phone. It is rude to be on the phone when a waiter is trying to take your order in a restaurant, or when you are returning the shoes you have just been trying on in a shop. Finish any face-to-face business before taking a call. Continuing to use the phone while nodding to the person in front of you is quite impolite．

●When in a restaurant with your friends,keep phone conversations short. Make a call only if it is important. Practice speaking in a low voice.If no one looks your way, you’ve got it．

●If you go to a theatre, a concert or a cinema, consider the other people around you.Check that your phone is “off” before you enter. If you are expecting a very important call, put your phone on “vibrate”（振动）and run for the exit as soon as you feel it. If you forget both “off” and “vibrate” and your phone rings, don’t answer it, turn it off straight away.

【1】If the person whose answer is not the one you want, _________.

A. just hang up

B. give your name then hang up

C. give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you want

D. give your name and leave a message

【2】Which is true according to the passage above?

A. You may call people anytime as you like．

B. You may talk loudly on the phone at dinner in the restaurant．

C. You may keep on talking on the phone while greeting somebody．

D. You may call people as soon as you get on the plane，but not after the doors are closed．

【3】We may infer from these tips that__________．

A. some people don’t pay much attention to manners while making cell phone calls

B. you may ask to leave a message unless the person you are calling is in

C. calling people too early or too late in the morning is not polite

D. almost everyone has got a cell phone

【4】What does the underlined sentence “…you’ve got it” mean in the passage?

A. You have succeeded in making a call without disturbing others．

B. You have made the phone call brief and interesting．

C. You’ve got the message you are waiting for．

D. You have made a phone call secretly．

【5】From the tips given above, we can decide the writer is sure to share the opinion that______．

A. 1ike the saying “clothes make a man”, nowadays cell phones make a man

B. as the old saying goes, money talks; nowadays cell phones talk

C. the way we use the cell phones tells what we are like

D. we are what cell phones we use

【6】From the tips given above, what should you do in a theatre?

A. Talk with them and makes friends with them

B. If you forget both "off" and " vibrate" and your phones rings, answer it immediately

C. If it is an important call, you can answer it on your seat.

D. Check that your phone is not turned on before you enter.

28、语篇填词

Poverty is a big problem in many places. People in Ningxia used to lead a p【1】 life. But China has done a good j【2】 of dealing with it. The TV series Minning Town gets unexpected popularity and proves how powerful Chinese people are. It tells the story of people who move from mountains in Ningxia to the plains to b【3】 new homes in the 1990s. They learn to grow mushrooms from experts from Fujian. Some of them go to factories in Fujian to make m【4】. In the end, they get rid of poverty.

The TV series is a good example of China’s “pair-up” practice (结对扶贫). In 1997, Fujian and Ningxia paired up as partners to f【5】 against poverty. The name Minning is short for Fujian(Min)and Ningxia(Ning). Since the work started, Fujian has sent 183 officials and around 2,000 experts inscience and technology, education and medical care to Ningxia. In 2020, the per capital yearly disposable income (人均年可支配收入) of its people reached nearly 15,000 yuan.

29、   A little boy invited his mother to the first parent meeting of his primary school. To his ______, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teachers met his mother. She was not a beautiful woman ______ her scar (疤). His mother told him there was the scar when she was born.

At the meeting, other people were impressed ______ the kindness and natural look of his mother. But the little boy felt embarrassed for his moms looks, and hid ______ behind others. Just at that time, he heard the ______ between his mother and his teacher.

“How did you get the scar on your face?” the teacher asked.

The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, his room caught fire one day. Everyone was too  ______to get into the room. I rush into it in a minute. While I was running towards his bed, a beam (横梁) ______ and I placed myself over him to protect him. I was knocked and I knew nothing. Luckily, someone ______ us.” She touched the burned side of her face. “But I have never regretted doing ______ I did.” She added.

After hearing that, the little boy was so moved that he hugged his mother with ______ in his eyes. He held mother’s right hand tightly for the rest of the day.

【1】A.sadness B.luck C.happiness D.surprise

【2】A.because of B.because C.since D.as for

【3】A.to B.by C.of D.in

【4】A.myself B.herself C.himself D.yourself

【5】A.success B.noise C.shock D.conversation

【6】A.afraid B.excited C.bored D.angry

【7】A.put down B.fell down C.took off D.got off

【8】A.shook B.knocked C.saved D.told

【9】A.how B.what C.which D.that

【10】A.tears B.beans C.balloons D.teeth