新外研版初中英语八下Unit 5 Looking into nature阅读表达练习（无答案）

这是一份新外研版初中英语八下Unit 5 Looking into nature阅读表达练习（无答案），共8页。
Unit 5 Looking into nature 阅读表达专练话题：人与自然—探索自然基础篇 01The famous Changbai Mountains are in Northeast China. The name means “Forever White Mountains”. The mountains got this name because of their beautiful snow-covered peaks. The Changbai Mountains are beautiful all year round. The best time to take a trip there is between June and September. During this time, a large area of forests and colourful flowers cover the mountains. The mountains look very beautiful. And the mountains have cool weather at this time. It’s a great place for visitors to get away from high temperatures. It begins to snow in October. The best time to see snow and ski is from November to March. One of the most famous parts of the mountains is Tianchi. It is the highest crater (火山口) lake in the world. It covers an area of nearly ten square kilometres and is the source (源头) of some great rivers like the Songhua River, Tumen River, and Yalu River. Also, lots of animals live in the area. Chinese mergansers (中华秋沙鸭) are among them. They are as rare (稀有的) as pandas. 1．Where are the Changbai Mountains?_________________________________________2．How’s the weather between June and September in the Changbai Mountains?_________________________________________3．When is the best time to see snow in the Changbai Mountains?_________________________________________4．What is special about Tianchi?_________________________________________5．Would you like to go to the Changbai Mountains? Why or why not?_________________________________________02The natural beauty of China’s mountains and rivers touches millions of hearts. With wonderful sights and long histories, they have become the symbols of our country. Huangshan in Anhui Province is famous around the world. It has special pine trees, amazing rocks, beautiful clouds and clear springs. Many painters and writers come here to enjoy its great beauty and create their works. Most visitors say the views look quite dreamlike. The Yangtze River runs through the whole country. It is the longest river in China and provides water for lots of people. Along it, you can see high mountains, clean water and many historic places. Taking a boat along the river is a popular way to relax. West Lake in Hangzhou is clean and quiet. There are nice bridges and green banks around it. Walking slowly by the lake makes people feel peaceful and happy. Many old stories also make the lake more special. These natural places are important to us. They show the beauty of nature and carry our traditional culture. Everyone should learn to love and protect them. 1．Where is Huangshan?_________________________________________2．What makes Huangshan famous?_________________________________________3．What is the longest river in China?_________________________________________4．How do people feel by West Lake?_________________________________________5．What should we do for these natural places?_________________________________________03Welcome to Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most fantastic places. Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls-two in the USA and one here in Canada. The Canadian waterfall is called the Horseshoe Falls and is 57 metres high on average. The waterfalls in the USA are called the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. They’re not as high as the Horseshoe Falls. The Canadian waterfall carries nine times more water than the two American waterfalls. The word “Niagara” comes from a Native American name. It means “thunder of waters”. If you stand next to Niagara Falls, you’ll hear the never-ending thunder of water and feel the earth shaking. You can get a better view of the Horseshoe Falls from the viewing tower. You can also go behind the falls.    Enjoy your time at Niagara Falls! 1．How many waterfalls are there at Niagara Falls?   .2．What is the waterfall in Canada called?   .3．What is the average height of the Canadian waterfall? .4．How much more water does the Canadian waterfall carry than the American waterfalls? .5．What does the name “Niagara” mean? .培优篇 04Huangshan is one of the most famous and beautiful mountains in China. It lies in the south of Anhui Province and is well-known as a wonderful natural wonder. Millions of travellers from home and abroad come to enjoy its fantastic sights every year. It is especially famous for its four amazing views: strange pine trees that grow on high rocks, huge and special stones, the beautiful sea of clouds and warm hot springs. Huangshan shows different beauty in different seasons. In spring, colourful flowers come out and green trees grow everywhere. In autumn, the whole mountain is covered with bright and lovely leaves. Many great poets and artists visited Huangshan in history. They were deeply attracted by its beauty and wrote many poems or painted many great pictures about it. The weather on Huangshan changes very quickly. It can be sunny in the morning but become cloudy or foggy in a short time. The air is clean and fresh all year round. Walking slowly on the stone paths makes people feel relaxed and peaceful. It is really a great place to get close to nature. Huangshan is not only a pride of China but also a popular natural wonder all over the world. 1．Where is Huangshan?_________________________________________2．What is Huangshan famous for?_________________________________________3．Who created works about Huangshan?_________________________________________4．How is the weather on Huangshan?_________________________________________5．How do people feel walking there?_________________________________________05The moringa tree (辣木树), often called the “tree of life”, is a special plant mainly found in warm regions like India, Africa, and parts of South America. In countries such as Nigeria and India, people have used it for hundreds of years because almost every part of this amazing tree is valuable. What makes the moringa tree so wonderful? First, it is packed with nutrients. Its leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals (矿物质) —— people cook them as vegetables, dry them for tea, or even make powder for soups. The flowers add flavour to dishes, while the roots (根) can be turned into medicine to treat stomachaches and other illnesses. Even the seeds produce edible oil! Another key benefit is its role in fighting hunger. In dry African areas, families plant moringa trees near homes because they grow incredibly fast——reaching 3 metres in just 6 months! They provide daily fresh leaves for meals and need very little water, making them perfect for drought-resistant farming. Sadly, many moringa trees are disappearing as people cut them down for firewood or building materials. To save these “life trees”, scientists from organisations like the FAO are teaching communities how to grow moringa sustainably while protecting existing trees. They hope this natural gift will continue to help people worldwide. 1．Where does the moringa tree mainly grow?_________________________________________2．Why is the moringa tree called the “tree of life”?_________________________________________3．What can people use the roots of the moringa tree for?_________________________________________4．Why is the moringa tree good for dry areas?_________________________________________5．What are scientists doing to protect moringa trees?_________________________________________06Do you know Death Valley? It’s in California and Nevada, and it’s really special! Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in all of North America. Although it’s hard to live there, Death Valley is full of life. It’s not easy to live in Death Valley. It hardly ever rains, just a little bit every year. And it’s so hot. In summer, its highest temperature can be over 46℃. The ground is mostly sand and rocks. However, plants and animals still live there! People have found over 1,000 kinds of plants. And there are 51 kinds of mammals (哺乳动物), 36 kinds of reptiles (爬行动物), 6 kinds of fish, and over 300 kinds of birds! Some of these animals are big, like sheep and mountain lions. The biggest problem for living things in Death Valley is water. Some plants develop deep roots to take in groundwater. Kangaroo rats (更格卢鼠) get water from the seeds (种子) of other plants. It’s a hard place, but lots of living things still find a way to make it their home. Isn’t Death Valley amazing? 1．In all of North America, what is Death Valley like?_________________________________________2．What’s the highest temperature in Death Valley in summer?_________________________________________3．What is the ground in Death Valley mostly made of?_________________________________________4．What’s the biggest problem for living things in Death Valley?_________________________________________5．What do you think of Death Valley? Why?_________________________________________07As we all know, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China. Today let me introduce another famous river to you—the Yellow River. The Yellow River is the second longest river in China. The “yellow” in its name is from the mud and sand. About ninety per cent of the mud and sand in the Yellow River come from the Loess Plateau. The soil of the Loess Plateau is loose and can be washed away easily. As a result, a lot of mud and sand go into the Yellow River during the rainy season. The Yellow River starts from the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Its shape is similar to “几”. It runs from west to east through nine provinces and finally runs into the Bohai Sea. It covers an area of about 795,000 square kilometres. In Chinese history, the Yellow River is the most important birthplace. Ancient Chinese people lived on this land, worked hard and created rich culture. Today, the area around the Yellow River is very important for farming. The Yellow River also provides water for the development of factories and people’s lives. What’s more, the Yellow River plays an important role in Chinese culture. People have created a lot of poems, paintings, and songs about it. The Yellow River is a symbol of China. We call it the “mother river”. We love our mother river! 1．Where does most of the mud and sand in the Yellow River come from? _________________________________________2．How many provinces does the Yellow River run through?_________________________________________3．What role does the Yellow River play in Chinese history? _________________________________________4．What do people create about the Yellow River?_________________________________________5．What do you think we can do to show our love for our mother river? _________________________________________08Hello from different landscapes 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 1．Why is the water from rivers so useful to people?_________________________________________2．Why does the river say it has “two faces”?_________________________________________3．What are the living conditions like in the desert?_________________________________________4．Why do people call the Earth the “Blue Planet”?_________________________________________5．What colors do forests usually wear in summer and autumn?_________________________________________09Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world, it is 8,848.86 metres high. It’s called the “Roof of the World”. But Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is one of the most beautiful places on the earth which is 5,895 metres above sea level, so it is often called “the Roof of Africa”. Climbing lovers’ dream place—Mount Kilimanjaro It is one of the world’s highest “walkable” mountains. People can climb the mountain all year round, but many people will choose to climb during the mountain’s two “dry” seasons: January to March and June to October. If they want to reach the top of it, they can climb in the rainy season too, but the weather condition may not be good and it may be difficult to achieve. The first recorded climb of Mount Kilimanjaro It’s believed that the first people known to have reached the top of the mountain were Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller. They successfully reached the summit on 6th October, 1889. The beautiful snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro Even though it is hot there, the top of the mountain is covered with ice and snow the whole year. There are many famous stories of the snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro. It formed about 11,000 years ago, but a research said that it might disappear. One of the reasons for its possible disappearance is global (全球的) warming. The high temperature is making the ice on Mount Kilimanjaro melt. The beautiful snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro is disappearing quickly. 1．How high is Mount Kilimanjaro?_________________________________________2．When do many people choose to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? _________________________________________3．Who were the first people to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?_________________________________________4．How long ago did the snow cap on Mount Kilimanjaro form?_________________________________________5．Is it possible for us to stop global warming? If so, what can we do? (If not, why not?)_________________________________________10The Grand Canal is one of the greatest projects in Chinese history. This waterway is 3,200 kilometers long. It is the longest man-made river in the world, with a very long history. It runs through many northern and southern cities of China and connects several main rivers. It began to be built many centuries ago. At that time, transportation was not convenient. People built the canal mainly to carry food and other important goods between different areas. It helped cities develop quickly and made trade much easier between the North and the South. Today, the Grand Canal is still playing an important role in our lives. Many ships carry people and products along it every day. It also becomes a popular place for travelling. Thousands of visitors from home and abroad come to visit it every year. They can learn about its amazing history and enjoy the beautiful sights along the river. The Grand Canal shows the wisdom of the ancient Chinese people. It is not only a waterway but also a precious treasure for our country. 1．How long is the Grand Canal?_________________________________________2．Why did people build it at first?_________________________________________3．What does the canal connect?_________________________________________4．What runs along the canal today?_________________________________________5．What does the canal show?_________________________________________I am a river. I have two faces. I give life: my water is fresh water, so everybody can drink it and use it for farming and washing. But I am also very powerful. When I flood, I sometimes destroy (摧毁) homes and lives. Nothing can get in my way.I am a desert. My body is mostly made of sand and I seldom see rain. I am very hot during the day and very cold at night. Nobody wants to live in such difficult conditions, but a few plants and animals can survive. How amazing!I am the ocean. I am huge. I cover more than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, so people call the Earth the “Blue Planet”. What a beautiful name! I am home to hundreds of thousands of living things.I am a forest. I am full of trees, and produce oxygen for humans and animals to breathe. I wear different colors in different seasons: usually green in summer and golden brown in autumn.