2026 年下学期 5 月调研

八年级英语

试题满分 90 分，考试时间 90 分钟

注意事项：

1. 答题前，考生须用 0.5mm 黑色字迹的签字笔在答题卡规定位置填写自己的姓名、本次测试

考号。

2. 考生须在答题卡上作答，不能在本试卷上作答，答在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束，将答题卡交回。

4. 本试题共 8 页。由选择题和非选择题两部分组成。如缺页、印刷不清，考生须声明，否则

后果自负。

第一部分 选择题（共 50 分）

一、阅读理解（共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）

第一节 阅读下面语言材料，从每题所给的 A ， B ， C ， D 四个选项中选出佳选项。

A

1. What is the text above?

A. A story.

B. A poem.

C. A poster.

D. A letter.

2. What can visitors learn about at the exhibition?

A. The history of a famous museum.

B. The development of ancient coins.

C. Animals and plants around the world.

D. Well-known paintings and sculptures.

3. On which day is the museum closed?

A. Monday.

B. Tuesday.

C. Wednesday.

D. Friday.

4. If a family of 4 wants to visit the exhibition, how much will they pay in total?

A. 15 pounds.

B. 20 pounds.

C. 25 pounds.

D. 30 pounds.

B

Body language is a key part of communication. It can show us a lot about what people are thinking or feeling,

even if no words are said.

In a classroom , body language can tell a lot. For example, when a teacher asks a question, some students may

sit up straight, look at the teacher right away, and put up their hands fast. These students are showing they really

want to answer. On the other hand, some students might sit lazily in their seats, not look at the teacher’s eyes, and

keep their hands down. They may be feeling uncertain or not interested.

Moreover, body language is also very important in social settings. At a party, if someone stands with their

arms folded, they may seem unfriendly.? But if they are smiling and their arms are loose at their sides, they are

probably more ready to talk.

Surprisingly, body language can even influence how we feel about ourselves. Studies show that standing tall,

with your chest out and shoulders back, can make you feel more confident. So, watch your body language and use

it to help you.

5. Why does the author quote ( 引用 ) the example in the second paragraph?

A. To help students form the good habits.

B. To teach students how to behave in class.

C. To explain why some students are lazy in class.

D. To show the meanings of body language in class.

6. At a party , they may seem unfriendly if someone stands with ________.

A. closing their eyes

B. sitting up straight

C. crossing their arms

D. nodding their heads

7. What is the text mainly talking about?

A. The science of body language.

B. The number of body language.

C. The importance of body language.

D. The development of body language.

8. Where can we probably read the text?

A. In a school magazine.

B. In a science fiction novel.

C. In a travel guidebook.

D. In a gardening handbook.

C

On October 1, 1949, China’s People’s Republic was founded. Before this day, Ms. Du Lan, head of Hou Kong

Middle School, wanted a national flag. It was hard to get one, so she made her own with red and yellow cloth. On

October 1, she brought this flag and a radio to school. When the national anthem ( 国歌 ) played, they raised the

flag. It was the first flag raised in Macao that day.

The Portuguese officials were angry and asked why she did this. Du Lan said, “I’m Chinese, and Macao is part

of China. We should fly our flag.” They let the flag stay for one day, but Du Lan and her students kept it flying for

three days.

Since then, every Monday, Hou Kong Middle School has a flag-raising and sing “March of the Volunteers.”

On December 20, 1999, when Macao returned to China, Du Lan, at 87, led the flag-raising again. The school’s

headteacher still joins students in this tradition, showing their love for China.

This flag is special, holding many good memories of Macao.

9. How old was Ms. Du Lan when China’s People’s Republic was born?

A. 27.

B. 37.

C. 47.

D. 57.

10. What was the Portuguese officials attitude ( 态度 ) towards Du Lan’s flag-raising?

A. Encouraging.

B. Supportive.

C. Unhappy.

D. Unsure.

11. How did Ms. Du Lan feel about raising the national flag?

A. She was afraid of the Portuguese officials.

B. She was proud to show her love for China.

C. She was unsure if it was the right thing to do.

D. She was angry at her students for joining her.

12. Which of the following is the best title for this text?

A. The History of Macao.

B. A Special Flag and its Story.

C. The Life of Ms. Du Lan.

D. The language spoke in Macao.

D

Most people can’t remember their baby days, but some say they can. American scientists wanted to know why

we forget those early times. They studied if babies can make memories. A researcher said, “Baby brains can make

memories, but we’ re still finding out how long these memories last.”

Scientists used special brain scanners ( 扫描仪 ) to look at a part of the brain called the hippocampus ( 海马体 ).

This part is like a memory store. They found that two-month-old babies can recognize things like faces, voices, and

daily habits. For example, if a baby hears a lullaby every night, their brain will start to remember that song.

But babies probably can’t remember whole events, like “the day we went to the zoo.” That’s because the

hippocampus needs time to get stronger. Think of it like building muscles. You can’t lift heavy things until your

muscles grow. Before that, babies only store small pieces of information, not full stories.

So, next time you see a baby smile at a familiar face, they might be making a little memory. Even though they

won’t remember it when they grow up, their brain is busy storing these early experiences. Scientists are still

learning how these first memories change us as we grow.

13 . What did American scientists want to know?

A. Why babies often cry at midnight

B. When babies begin to learn to walk.

C. Whether babies can form memories.

D. How babies choose their favorite toys.

14. What is the hippocampus like?

A. A film that helps babies record sounds.

B. A camera that helps babies take photos.

C. A shop that helps babies store memories.

D. A tool that helps babies move their hands.

15. Babies can remember more if ________.

A. their hippocampus gets stronger

B. they are able to get enough sleep

C. they hear the same story every night

D. their muscles develop more quickly

16. What does the word “still” imply ( 暗示 ) in the last sentence?

A. Scientists have stopped studying this completely.

B. The research on babies’ memories is continuing.

C. It is easy for scientists to learn about first memories.

D. Many memories from baby days will disappear forever.

第二节

阅读短文，从下面所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个为多余的选项。

Volunteer work is always a kind of activity that shows deep love. I still remember an unforgettable volunteer