2025-2026学年湖南省娄底市涟源市八年级（上）期末英语试卷 一、阅读五选四：本大题共4小题，共8分。 How to Make a Better Conversation Do you get nervous when you talk to someone？（1）_____ If you have such worries，it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills.Here are some tips for making better conversations. （2）_____ One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to.If you are a good listener，you will find some good points to ask questions about.For example，if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it，they will surely be happy to continue the conversation. Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather，sports，music，films，food，or travel.However，it is impolite to ask someone's age，weight，or other personal information.Also，if you don't agree with others，don't argue with them.（3）_____ Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject，just say"I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy，mention his or her strong points.But don't just pretend to be nice，because people can find out you are not telling the truth. Pay attention to your body language. （4）_____ Don't be nervous.Stand up straight，smile，and be yourself—you have a lot to offer. If you really work at it，you will find having conversations much easier. A.Just move on to another topic. B.If you stay calm and say sorry，it will help. C.Listen carefully and show interest in others. D.Sometimes it is just as important as your words. E.Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger？ 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 二、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共15分。 It was a warm morning when I ran to the sea.I dropped my things on the beach and was just so(5) to jump in. I swam to a rock.I(6) onto it carefully.I lifted my(7) to face the rising sun.There was a fire in me that burned （燃烧） for the deep blue.It was the only place where I felt truly free. I(8) back and quickly went deeper，with my eyes open.Among a group of fish and other sea animals，I noticed(9) special.It was a big shell （贝壳）.I took it and swam to the surface（水面）.I put it on the rock and swam back in.This time I went even deeper，but I wasn't afraid.It was beautiful. And then I saw something moving towards me.It was a(10)！I had never seen such a big one in the wild.I was caught by(11).All I'd learned about sharks rushed into my head.I knew I should slowly swim back，but my curiosity （好奇心）got the best of me.I swam(12).When it was about one meter away，I got to know it was simply a Caribbean reef shark.They aren't dangerous，so I decided to(13) it quietly.Then it slowly swam away. Now，more than ever，I understand why I love the sea—it is full of unknown danger，but(14).It teaches me courage （勇气），and that's why I' ll always return. 5.A. glad B. tired C. bored 6.A. ran B. walked C. climbed 7.A. head B. ha ... ...
