亲爱的同学们，随着学期的结束，我们迎来了本学期的最后一次大考——期末考试。为了帮助大家更好地复习和准备，我们特别准备了这份八年级英语期末试卷以及详细的答案解析。希望通过这次练习，大家可以巩固所学知识，查漏补缺，在即将到来的考试中取得优异的成绩。
一、听力部分（每小题2分，共20分）
请听下面五段对话或独白，根据所听到的内容选择正确答案，并将其字母标号填入括号内。
1. What does Tom want to be when he grows up?
A. A teacher B. A doctor C. An engineer
2. Where is the woman going?
A. To the library B. To the supermarket C. To the park
3. How much is the red sweater?
A. $25 B. $30 C. $35
4. What’s the weather like today?
A. Sunny B. Rainy C. Cloudy
5. What time does the train leave?
A. At 8:00 B. At 8:30 C. At 9:00
听力原文与答案：
1. Tom wants to be an engineer when he grows up.
Correct Answer: C
2. The woman is going to the library.
Correct Answer: A
3. The red sweater costs $30.
Correct Answer: B
4. It’s sunny today.
Correct Answer: A
5. The train leaves at 8:30.
Correct Answer: B
二、单项选择（每小题1分，共10分）
6. He _______ a soccer ball and two basketballs.
A. have B. has C. having
7. There _______ some water in the bottle.
A. am B. is C. are
8. She often _______ her homework after school.
A. do B. does C. did
9. I can’t find my pen. Could you help me _______ it?
A. look for B. look at C. look after
10. My sister _______ very busy every day.
A. is B. was C. will be
Correct Answers: 6. B, 7. B, 8. B, 9. A, 10. A
三、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案填空。
Last summer holiday, I went to Beijing with my parents. We visited many interesting places, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. On the first day, we climbed the Great Wall. It was very long and old. We felt tired but happy. The next day, we visited the Forbidden City. It was big and beautiful. We took lots of photos there. On the third day, we went to the Summer Palace. It was very nice. We rowed a boat on the lake and enjoyed the sunshine.
11. We visited many interesting places _______ last summer holiday.
A. in B. on C. at
12. The Great Wall was very _______.
A. short B. new C. long
13. We felt _______ but happy.
A. sad B. tired C. angry
14. We took lots of _______ there.
A. books B. photos C. clothes
15. We rowed a boat on the _______.
A. mountain B. road C. lake
Correct Answers: 11. A, 12. C, 13. B, 14. B, 15. C
四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共20分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容选择正确的答案。
My name is Jack. I’m from America. I study in a middle school in Beijing now. I have a good friend. His name is Li Ming. We are in the same class. Li Ming often helps me with my Chinese. I like playing basketball. Li Ming likes playing basketball too. We often play basketball together after school.
16. Where is Jack from?
A. China B. America C. England
17. Where does Jack study?
A. In a high school in Beijing B. In a middle school in Shanghai C. In a middle school in Beijing
18. Who is Li Ming?
A. Jack’s brother B. Jack’s classmate C. Jack’s teacher
19. What does Jack like doing?
A. Playing football B. Playing basketball C. Playing volleyball
20. Do they often play basketball together?
A. Yes, they do. B. No, they don’t. C. We don’t know.
Correct Answers: 16. B, 17. C, 18. B, 19. B, 20. A
五、书面表达（10分）
假设你是李华，请写一封信给你的美国朋友Tom，介绍你的一次旅行经历。要求：不少于50词。
Dear Tom,
I had a great trip to Hangzhou last summer. It was very beautiful. I visited the West Lake and took many pictures. I also ate delicious food there. I hope you can come to China someday.
Yours,
Li Hua
以上就是本次八年级英语期末试卷的所有题目及答案解析。希望同学们认真复习，积极备考，祝大家在期末考试中取得好成绩！
