2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期期末复习专项训练
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Passage 1（Unit 5 Going on an exchange trip）
文章内容：谈论交流访学
Now, exchange trips are getting more and more popular with students． Many young people want to go on these trips． They think it’s a great chance to see new places, meet new people, and learn things they can’t get from books．
Before you go, it’s good to get ready in your mind． Try to be open to new things． Remember, life in another country might be different from home—and that’s okay! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes when you speak the new language． It’s part of learning． Also, be ready to try things you’ve never done before, like eating strange-looking food or joining a new game．
Exchange trips have many wonderful benefits． First, they help you learn a new language better． In your daily life, you have to use the language: talking to your host family, buying snacks at the store, or asking for directions． This is much more useful than just studying words in a classroom． You’ll get better at speaking and listening quickly．
Second, you’ll learn a lot about other cultures． You can eat local food (maybe spicy or sweet, different from yours!), watch how people celebrate festivals, or see how families live． This makes you understand that the world is full of different ways of life, and that’s interesting．
Third, you’ll become more independent． You might need to plan your own time, solve small problems (like forgetting your way home), or take care of yourself when you feel a little sad． Doing these things makes you stronger and more confident．
However, there are some things to pay attention to． One common challenge is culture shock． For example, local customs might be very different from what you’re used to—maybe people greet each other in a strange way, or food tastes completely new． To deal with this, it’s helpful to learn about the country’s culture before the trip． You can read books, watch videos, or talk to people who have been there． Keeping an open mind and trying to understand instead of judging will also make it easier to fit in．
Exchange trips are amazing experiences． They help you learn languages, know more about the world, and grow into a stronger person． With a little preparation, you’ll have a great time and make memories that last forever．
1．Why do exchange trips help improve language skills better than classroom study?
A． Classroom teachers are not as qualified as local people．
B． Students have to use the language in real-life situations daily．
C． Foreign countries have better language learning resources．
D． There are no exams during exchange trips．
2． What is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with culture shock?
A． Learning about the country’s culture before the trip．
B． Reading books and watching videos about the country．
C． Avoiding talking to local people to reduce misunderstandings．
D． Keeping an open mind and trying to understand local custom
3．What can we know from the passage？
A． Exchange trips can help students understand and respect cultural differences．
B． Culture shock is easy to avoid with no preparation．
C． Host families will solve all problems for exchange students．
D． Students need to be perfect in a foreign language before the trip．
4．What is the main idea of the passage?
A． How to choose a good exchange program．
B． The advantages and considerations of exchange trips．
C． The history of student exchange programs．
D． Why classroom learning is less effective than travel．
5．What is the author’s attitude towards exchange trips?
A． Negative B． Neutral C． Positive D． Doubtful
Passage 2（Unit 6 Wisdom counts）
文章内容：谈论智慧故事
In Ancient Arab, there were many fables (传说), and people could learn a lot by reading the stories． Here is a story about wisdom． Long ago, a young prince had just recently become a king． In order to rule his kingdom, he decided to learn all the wisdom of the world． Therefore, he gathered all the wise men from his kingdom and abroad and ordered them to look for books for him to read and learn from．
Five years passed quickly． The wise men returned with their camels, carrying 5,000 books full of wisdom． Seeing so many books, the king was so shocked that he didn’t know how to start． Then one day he had an idea—he ordered the wise men to condense all the 5,000 books and bring them back to him．
Another five years passed． The wise men again went to see the king, this time bringing 500 books, but the king still thought there were too many books for him to read．
Five more years passed． The wise men brought back 50 books． At this time, the king was troubled with many problems, but he still felt there were too many books．
During the next five years, the wise man worked hard to condense the 50 books into one book and presented it to the king． The king took no interest in reading this book, nor did he have time to learn from it． More problems broke out in his kingdom—his enemies endlessly attacked and diseases spread all over his country and many of his people became ill． He did not have the wisdom to solve these problems． He did not know what to do!
Waiting for wisdom to come to you is just a way of being lazy． If there is no action, there can be no gain． Only if we set out to seek (寻找) wisdom can we make a difference．
1． Why did the king gather all the wise men?
A． To help him rule the kingdom．
B． To teach him some knowledge．
C． To look for books for his kingdom．
D． To look for books of wisdom for him．
2． What does the underlined word “condense” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A． To make the books smaller than ever．
B． To make the price of books lower．
C． To put much information into a small space．
D． To make the books easier than ever．
3． How many years did it take to condense 500 books into one book?
A． 5 years． B． 10 years． C． 15 years． D． 20 years．
4． What can we learn from this passage?
A． Time and tide wait for no man．
B． Wisdom can make a country strong．
C． Wisdom won’t come to you by itself．
D． The meaning of living is to find wisdom．
Passage 3（Unit 7 The secret of memory）
文章内容：谈论我们的记忆技巧
Think of a simple object—a piece of chalk, for example． Are you remembering its name, its shape, its color or its size? Are you remembering what it is used for, or the sound it makes when the teacher writes on the blackboard? Scientists say that memory includes different parts of the brain, such as language and the ability of sense． They believe that you begin to create a memory when you notice something you’re your senses． Then messages are sent to different brain cells which join together to form connections． A new connection goes into your short-term memory． It is stored there for about 30 seconds, and then it is either lost or stored in your long-term memory．
Having a good memory means making lots of connections and storing them in your long-term memory． To do this, you need to keep your brain in good shape． Eat plenty of brain food such as fish oil, fruit and vegetables． Laughter also makes your brain more active． Also, don’t forget to exercise． So do some sports or just move around a lot in the house． Finally, get plenty of sleep． This will make your memories grow stronger．
When you want to remember new information, you must pay special attention． Use your senses—sight, smell, hearing and touching and keep repeating the information． To do well in your exams this year, turn off the TV, silence your mobile, and review your work regularly． To remember something special, use your imagination to create visual(视觉的) connections． For example, you need to take a pencil, an eraser, your ID card and chips to your next exam． Imagine the ID card as the body of an animal, the pencil its long neck, and the eraser its head． Your animal is hungry, so now imagine it eating a bag of chips． It may sound crazy, but its fun and it works． Another way is to do something different to your room． Turn a picture upside-down, or tie a sock around the door handle to remind yourself of something to remember．
1． At the beginning, the writer gives an example to ________．
A． lead in the topic of the article B． show the importance of chalk
C． let readers remember the word D． make readers know his favorite
2． How many ways are mentioned to have a good memory in Paragraph 2?
A． 2 B． 3 C． 4 D． 5
3． The main idea of the third paragraph is ________．
A． how to do well in exams B． how to remember new information
C． why to review your work D． what to eat to make memories stronger
4． Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A． Memory has nothing to do with languages． B． Laughter can help to improve our memory．
C． A picture of eating chips is the most useful． D． Our brain is difficult to keep in good shape．
5． In order to remember new information, we should do the following EXCEPT________．
A． using our senses B． using our imagination to create visual connection
C． doing different to remind us D． getting plenty of sleep
Passage 4（Unit 8 Pets and us）
文章内容：宠物
In our lives, pets have become much more than just animals that share our homes． They are cherished companions, offering unconditional love and support that enriches our daily existence in profound ways．
Dogs, often hailed as “man’s best friend,” are a prime example of the deep-seated bond between pets and humans． From the moment a puppy enters a family, it begins to form an emotional connection． They greet us with wagging tails and excited barks after a long day at work, instantly lifting our spirits． Dogs are not only great for companionship but also serve practical purposes． Service dogs, for instance, assist people with disabilities, whether it’s guiding the blind, alerting those with hearing impairments to sounds, or providing support to individuals with mobility issues． Their loyalty makes them invaluable partners in these roles．
Cats, with their independent yet affectionate nature, also hold a special place in many households． A purring cat curled up on our laps can bring a sense of calm and relaxation． They may seem aloof at times, but their gentle nuzzles and soft meows when they seek attention show their love for their human companions． Cats can also be great for reducing stress． Studies have shown that interacting with a cat can lower blood pressure and ease anxiety．
Small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, though less commonly thought of in terms of close relationships, also offer unique forms of companionship． They may be more timid, but with patience and gentle handling, they can become comfortable around their owners． Watching these small creatures go about their daily activities, such as nibbling on food or playing in their cages, can be a source of simple joy．
The relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street． We provide them with food, shelter, and medical care, while they offer us emotional support, a reason to be more active (especially in the case of dogs that need walks), and a sense of purpose． In fact, for many people living alone, a pet can be their main source of social interaction．
However, this special bond also comes with responsibilities． We need to ensure that our pets are healthy, happy, and well-cared for． This includes regular vet check-ups, proper nutrition, and sufficient exercise (where applicable)． In return, the love and loyalty our pets give us make all the efforts worthwhile．
In conclusion, the relationship between pets and humans is a beautiful and essential part of our lives． It teaches us about love, responsibility, and the simple pleasures that come from sharing our world with another living being． Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a small furry friend, these pets become an integral part of our families, and their presence makes our lives more fulfilling．
1． Why are dogs often called “man’s best friend”?
A． Because they are the most popular pets．
B． Because they can perform various tasks for humans．
C． Because they offer unconditional love and practical assistance．
D． Because they are easy to train．
2． How do cats help reduce stress?
A． By always being affectionate and clingy．
B． By purring and seeking attention in a gentle way．
C． By playing energetic games with their owners．
D． By being independent and not demanding much attention．
3． What is the significance (重要性) of small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs in human-pet relationships?
A． They are mainly for show and decoration．
B． They offer unique forms of companionship and simple joy．
C． They are more intelligent than other pets．
D． They require very little care compared to dogs and cats．
4． What does the author mean by “the relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street”?
A． Pets and humans should walk on the street together．
B． Both pets and humans should be trained．
C． Humans should only focus on taking care of pets．
D． Pets give and get care and love from humans．
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Passage 1
BCABC
【解析】文章介绍了学生交换旅行很流行，阐述其能提升语言、了解文化、增强独立性等好处，及应对文化冲击的注意事项，认为其是很棒的经历。
1．B文章第三段明确提到，交换旅行中 “在日常生活中必须使用语言（和寄宿家庭交谈、在商店买零食、问路等）”，这比课堂学习更有用。由此可知，真实生活中的日常使用是语言能力提升的关键，B 选项符合
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