2025-2026学年江苏省盐城市东台市第四联盟八年级（下）开学英语试卷（含答案）

2025-2026学年江苏省盐城市东台市第四联盟八年级（下）开学英语试卷
一、补全对话-选择：本大题共5小题，共5分。
A：Do you know Tom？
B：Yes，he is my good friend.
A：Does he look like you？
B：No，he is taller than me.（1）______
A：（2）______
B：Yes，he is.He is more outgoing than I am.
A：Is he a good student like you？
B：（3）______ And he is more serious than me in study.
A：Does he play sports？
B：Yes，we both play soccer.
A：Which ball game do you like best，soccer，basketball，or ping-pong？
B：（4）______
A：But I like basketball better than soccer.Most of the boys in my class are good at it.
B：（5）______
A：That's a good idea.
A.Could we have a basketball game after school？
B.Is he outgoing？
C.And he is a little thinner than me.
D.I think I like soccer best.
E.Yes，he is.
1.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
2.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
3.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
4.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
5.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
二、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Wetlands，often called the "kidneys of the earth"，are one of the most valuable and fragile （易摧毁的） ecosystems on our planet.（1）______ From riversides and lakeshores to coastal mudflats （泥滩），these areas connect land and water，creating a special home for countless living things.
Firstly，wetlands play an irreplaceable role in purifying （使纯净） water.When dirty water flows through wetlands，plants and microorganisms in the soil can filter out （过滤出） harmful chemicals and waste.（2）______ This natural purification is much cheaper and greener than man-made water treatment factories.
（3）______ Migratory birds （候鸟） are typical examples.Every autumn，thousands of wild ducks，swans and cranes fly thousands of kilometers to wetlands to spend the winter.Wetlands provide them with rich food like aquatic （水栖的） insects and plants，as well as safe places to rest and breed.Besides birds，wetlands also support frogs，fish and many rare plants that can only grow in wet environments.
However，wetlands are disappearing at a fast speed because of human activities.（4）______ Farmers take up wetlands to grow crops，and developers build houses and roads on them.What's worse，industrial and household waste are directly discharged （排放） into wetlands，poisoning the water and killing local organisms （生物体）.
（5）______ Governments should set up more wetland protection areas and make strict laws to stop destructive activities.For us teenagers，we can join volunteer activities to clean up wetland garbage and spread the importance of wetland protection among our families and friends.Only by working together can we save these precious ecosystems.
A．Many people don't know how important wetlands are for the environment.
B．They come in different forms and are widely distributed （分布） around the world.
C．Wetlands are also ideal habitats for a large number of wild animals and plants.
D．This process makes the water cleaner before it flows into rivers or lakes.
E．Human beings are the main cause of the loss of the wetlands in recent years.
F．It's important for all of us to take action to protect wetlands before it's too late.
6.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
7.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
8.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
9.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
10.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
三、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共10分。
Plants and animals are very important to us.We can't live(11) them.The blue whale is(12) animal in the world.It lives in the ocean.It is very big and heavy.It can(13) up to 200 tons.Blue whales play(14) important role in the ocean ecosystem.
Bamboo is one of(15) plants.It grows very fast.Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day.People can use bamboo(16) many things，such as houses，tools and instruments.
Bees are very hard-working(17).Their greatest work is pollination.Without their work，about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow.(18) bees are the most important animals on the planet.
(19) should care for plants and animals.We should(20) their living environment and prevent（阻止） them from being killed.
11.A. with B. without C. for D. of
12.A. large B. larger C. the largest D. largest
13.A. weigh B. weight C. weighs D. weighing
14.A. a B. an C. the D. /
15.A. useful B. more useful C. most useful D. the most useful
16.A. made B. makes C. making D. to make
17.A. dancers B. people C. animals D. workers
18.A. But B. So C. And D. Because
19.A. Everyone B. Someone C. No one D. Everything
20.A. stop B. make C. protect D. keep
四、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
Communication skills are essential for success in school and beyond.While technology has made it easier to connect，face-to-face interactions still play a vital role in building relationships.
Verbal communication involves more than just speaking clearly—it requires listening actively.This means paying attention to the speaker，asking follow-up questions，and avoiding interruptions.A study by the Communication Research Institute found that students who practice active listening are40% more likely to resolve conflicts and collaborate effectively in group projects.
Nonverbal cues also matter.Body language，eye contact，and facial expressions can convey emotions more powerfully than words.For example，leaning forward and nodding shows interest，while crossing arms may signal defensiveness.Being aware of these cues helps avoid misunderstandings.In fact，research suggests that 55% of communication is nonverbal，while only 7% is based on words themselves.
In written communication—whether emails，essays，or text messages—clarity is key.Avoid slang or vague language，and proofread to catch errors.A well-written message not only conveys information but also shows respect for the recipient.This is especially important in formal contexts，like emails to teachers or job applications.
Technology has introduced new forms of communication，like video calls and social media.While these are convenient，they lack some nonverbal cues，making it easier to misinterpret tone.A2021 study found that 60% of text messages are misinterpreted in terms of emotional tone.This is why it's important to choose the right channel：a sensitive conversation about grades or feelings may be better in person than over a text.
Practicing communication skills takes time.Role-playing with friends，joining debate clubs，or volunteering in community events can all help improve.The goal is to express oneself honestly while being mindful of others' perspectives.As author Stephen Covey said，"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand；they listen with the intent to reply，"—but true communication requires both speaking and listening.
21.What does active listening involve？ ______
A. Speaking more than the other person.
B. Paying attention and asking follow-up questions.
C. Interrupting to share your opinion.
D. Thinking of your response while others speak.
22.What percentage of communication is nonverbal，according to research？ ______
A. 7%. B. 40%. C. 55%. D. 60%.
23.What is important in written communication？ ______
A. Using slang to sound friendly.
B. Sending messages quickly without proofreading.
C. Being clear and checking for errors.
D. Writing long paragraphs to show detail.
24.Why do text messages often get misinterpreted？ ______
A. They lack nonverbal cues.
B. They are too short.
C. People read them too quickly.
D. They use too much formal language.
25.What is the main idea of the passage？ ______
A. Technology has made face-to-face communication unnecessary.
B. Communication skills are crucial and can be improved with practice.
C. Nonverbal cues are unimportant compared to words.
D. Written communication is more effective than speaking.
B
Long-Distance Travellers
Birds are amazing animals，and their most amazing skill is their sense of direction.Some migrate long distances.They know exactly where to fly，without a compass！
Migrating birds often fly thousands of kilometres.They find their way back to the same place year after year.Even young birds that have not migrated before seem to know which way to go.
In Europe，you may see big groups of swallows sitting on telephone wires.As the weather gets colder in autumn，they get ready to fly away to warmer countries.These birds fly south to Africa for the winter.They will return north to Europe to breed next summer.
Birds have many ways to prepare for their migration journey.The little sedge warbler（水蒲苇莺）doubles its weight by eating lots of insects just before it leaves Europe.It flies 9，000 kilometres It travels without stopping for four days to spend winter in South Africa.
Bar-headed geese （斑头雁） breed in Tibet（西藏）.They then fly over the Himalayas（喜马拉雅山） to India.They have to fly at a height of over 6，000 metres to get over the huge mountains.Other birds，such as cranes，also fly high over mountains.
26.According to the text，which is birds' most amazing skill？ ______
A. Their ability to catch food. B. Their sense of direction.
C. Their sense of smell. D. Their flying ability.
27.In Europe，you may see big groups of ______ sitting on telephone wires.
A. sedge warblers. B. cranes.
C. swallows. D. bar-headed geese.
28.What do sedge warblers do before they travel to South Africa？ ______
A. Eat a lot of food. B. Hide a lot of food in some places.
C. Train young birds. D. Practise flying.
29.Which is the right order according to the text？ ______
①Birds return north to the same place.
②Birds get ready for their journey.
③Birds fly to warmer countries.
④The weather gets colder.
A. ④③②① B. ③④②① C. ④②③① D. ③④①②
30.What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word"compass"in Paragraph 1？ ______
A. 望远镜 B. 太阳镜 C. 指南针 D. 匕首
C
When I was in the eighth grade，my class was asked to make friends with the second-grade kids.I got this little girl named Shelley.The first time I saw her，she was silent and cold.She was small for her age，and she didn't play with the other kids in her class.
▲ I bought her toys，crayons and candies，but nothing worked.Once I gave her a colouring book and said， "Shelley，now you can colour it at any time." Shelley looked at the colouring book and then looked up at me，and finally looked away.By that time，I didn't know how I was going to make her understand me，but I knew I wouldn't give up on her.
One Friday，I decided to tell her a story about my childhood.I told her that I felt lonely when I was with my classmates，and I thought only my teachers liked me.I also told her that every day was a fight for me.I always cried alone，so my classmates wouldn't know how much I was hurting.
She sat there just listening，trying to decide if I was telling a lie.Finally，when my story ended，there were tears in her eyes.And then she did something unthinkable.She said， "Thank you." From then on，Shelley was a different girl.She started smiling and talking with others.
Looking back at this，I'm surprised because all I did was to help her realize that she wasn't alone.I didn't ask her to tell her story because her story is my story.
31.What was Shelley like when the writer first saw her？ ______
A. Cold. B. Lazy. C. Smart. D. Slow.
32.Which of the sentences can we put in ▲？ ______
A. I thought of some ideas to help her study.
B. I decided to play an interesting game with her.
C. I tried all kinds of things to get her to talk to me.
D. I invited her to join in some activities after class.
33.How did the writer get the little girl to understand her？ ______
A. She gave her a book. B. She made her a toy.
C. She drew her a picture. D. She told her a story.
34.Shelley changed a lot because she realized that ______ .
A. her teachers loved her B. her classmates were lonely
C. the writer understood her D. she had to study even harder
35.From the article，we can see that the writer is ______ .
A. honest and works very hard
B. friendly and doesn't give up easily
C. bored but has pity on others
D. helpful and has a good sense of humor
五、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
36.Last year，there was a big fire on a busy street in Shangri-La，Yunnan.The fire started because of an electrical（电的） problem.When fourth-grade student Wu Chunyuan saw the flames（火焰），he asked his grandmother for the phone right away.He called 119，the fire emergency number，and calmly told the operator（接线员） where the fire was.
Chibuka Street is about 500 meters long，and many people live there.Most of them were resting at home when the fire started.When the firefighters（消防员） arrived，they worked quickly to help everyone get to safety and put out the flames.
Thanks to Wu Chunyuan's quick thinking and brave actions，many lives were saved that night.People said he helped save more than ten people！Later，the firefighters went to his school，Hongqi Primary School，to give him a special certificate（证书） and a toy firefighter.Wu Chunyuan was so happy to receive them and excitedly took a picture with the firefighters.He said，"I had training at school，so I knew what to do.I was afraid，but I didn't want anyone to get hurt.I just wanted to help."
Wu Chunyuan is a real hero！His bravery shows us how important it is to keep calm in an emergency.
(1) Why did the fire start？ ______
(2) What were most of people on Chibuka Street doing when the fire started？ ______
(3) How many people did Wu Chunyuan help save？ ______
(4) How did Wu Chunyuan feel about receiving a special certificate and a toy firefighter？ ______
(5) What does Wu Chunyuan's bravery show us？ ______
六、选词填空-句子：本大题共1小题，共5分。
37.
aloud make possible mark on my own
Last term，I fell behind in English.I even thought it was
(1) to catch up.One day，I thought that I could improve it
(2) .Lucy helped me
(3) a plan.Also，she advised me to practice speaking English more.Every day，I read English
(4) and keep writing.Now，I often get high
(5) in English tests，and I know hard work always works.
Lucy is like the sun in my life.I'll keep this friendship and grow up with her happily.
七、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共5分。
38.
writer busy American tall try one's best
I'm Li Ming.I have a good friend named Lucy at school.She is an
(1) girl.Her height is almost 1.75 meters.I'm as
(2) as Lucy.When I feel sad，she always
(3) to make me laugh.Lucy likes reading in her free time and wants to be a
(4) when she grows up.Our school life is
(5) than before.We have many classes and homework every day.But we always chat during breaks or help each other.With each other around，we feel warm and happy.
八、首字母短文填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
39.根据首字母提示，补全短文中所缺单词。
My ideal school education is something that makes our future better.School should be in an area where students will have short travel time.It is also important that it's not in the middle of the town with too h (1) traffic.It should also be far away from factories so that there will be no p (2) around the school and students can study with full attention.
The school buildings should be big e (3) to hold all classes and extra rooms for clubs.It must include all necessary facilities （设备），such as well- equipped labs and a large library，to o (4) students a good learning environment.There should also be comfortable areas where students can r (5) their body and mind during breaks.
The teachers should be able to prepare interesting lessons and truly c (6) about the students.They should always be r (7) to help students，working not only as educators but also as guides or friends.In my ideal school，students should not be a (8) of making mistakes or asking questions.If they don't u (9) something，they can ask for help.Nobody is right all the time.Everyone should point out others' mistakes politely，so that they can learn t (10) their mistakes.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
九、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
40.假设你们下周的英语课将要讨论安全避险方面的话题。你计划分享有关火灾逃生的方法。请你根据以下思维导图的提示，用英文写一篇发言稿，为你的发言做准备。
提示 fire exits 消防通道
注意：
（1）可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
（2）不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
（3）语句连贯，词数80左右。作文开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Hello everyone.Today，I want to talk about how to stay safe during a fire._______
That's all.Thank you for listening!
1~5.【答案】C、B、E、D、A
6~10.【答案】B、D、C、E、F
11~20.【答案】B、C、A、B、D、D、C、B、A、C
21~25.【答案】B、C、C、A、B
26~30.【答案】B、C、A、C、C
31~35.【答案】A、C、D、C、B
36.【答案】【小题1】The fire started because of an electrical problem./Because of an electrical problem.
【小题2】They were resting at home when the fire started./Resting at home.
【小题3】He helped save more than ten people./More than ten people.
【小题4】He felt happy about receiving them./Happy.
【小题5】It shows us how important it is to keep calm in an emergency./How important it is to keep calm in an emergency.
37.【答案】【小题1】
impossible
【小题2】
on my own
【小题3】
make
【小题4】
aloud
【小题5】
marks
38.【答案】【小题1】
American
【小题2】
tall
【小题3】
tries her best
【小题4】
writer
【小题5】
busier
39.【答案】【小题1】
eavy
【小题2】
ollution
【小题3】
nough
【小题4】
ffer
【小题5】
elax
【小题6】
are
【小题7】
eady
【小题8】
fraid
【小题9】
nderstand
【小题10】
hrough
40.【答案】 Hello everyone.Today，I want to talk about how to stay safe during a fire.First，when we are in public places，we must make sure we know where the fire exits are.This is very important because it can help us get out quickly when there's a fire.If a fire breaks out，we should stay calm.Don't be panic-stricken.When escaping，we can walk along the walls.Cover our noses and mouths with wet cloths to avoid inhaling too much smoke.Remember to use the stairs instead of the elevator.Also，we can add some other useful ways.For example，if the door is hot，don't open it.Maybe there's fire on the other side.
I hope that everyone can protect themselves well in a fire.Stay safe!
That's all.Thank you for listening!
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