新外研版初中英语八下Unit6 Living with nature单元检测卷（无答案 A4）

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八年级下册英语单元检测 Unit 6 Living with nature 学校:_______班级：________姓名：________分数：________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一．单项选择（10分） 1．Most villagers in the countryside live ________ farming. A．by B．with C．in D．for 2．The solar panels can ________ the houses with electricity. A．charge B．offter C．give D．provide 3．Solar power is a clean way to produce ________ without polluting the environment. A．ability B．strength C．energy D．voice 4．Without water or food, humans can only ________ for about three days. A．arrive B．serve C．survive D．achieve 5．The traditional festivals of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities are as ________ as colourful paintings. A．lively B．more lively C．the more lively D．the most lively 6．China lies ________ the west of Japan and ________ the east of Asia. A．in; to B．to; in C．on; to D．to; on 7．—Lao She ________ a great writer. —Yes. And Teahouse was written by him. A．is famous for B．is famous as C．is famous to D．is famous with 8．The physics teacher told us that light ________ faster than sound. A．travels B．is travelling C．travelled D．was travelling 9．The 24 Solar Terms ________ known as the “Fifth Great Invention of China”. A．is B．are C．was D．were 10．My mother asked me if ________ with her. A．will I go shopping B．I will go shopping C．would I go shopping D．I would go shopping 二．完形填空（15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There is a new rule about going to the toilet on Mount Qomolangma. People climbing the world’s highest peak will now have to 11 their own poop (便便) back to Base Camp. There has been an increase in the number of 12 on the mountain. This has led to a problem of human waste being left on the mountain. A local official said, “Our mountains have begun to stink (有臭味).” He 13 , “We are getting complaints that human poop is seen on rocks, and some climbers are 14 sick. This is not acceptable. It reduces the 15 others have for us.” The new 16 requires climbers to buy the “poop bag”. They can 17 the bag and its contents when they come down from the mountain. It will be “ 18 ” by workers there. The 19 of human pollution on Mount Qomolangma has been growing for years. Many people leave camping equipment on the mountain. There are lots of 20 oxygen cans left all over the mountain. A(n) 21 organization said that there was around three tons of human poop 22 Base Camp and the summit of Mount Qomolangma. Much of this freezes and does not degrade (分解). A website 23 the poop bags will help with the human waste problem. It wrote, “It is hoped that this measure, along with ongoing clean-up campaigns, can help the famous mountain become 24 again.” It added that the 25 would protect the health of both climbers and the local environment. 11．A．put B．take C．give D．pay 12．A．climbers B．customers C．hunters D．businessmen 13．A．added B．answered C．thought D．repeated 14．A．driving B．caring C．falling D．worrying 15．A．result B．course C．opinion D．respect 16．A．way B．plan C．rule D．idea 17．A．deal with B．give up C．give away D．think of 18．A．bought B．checked C．sold D．pushed 19．A．policy B．money C．journey D．problem 20．A．full B．empty C．lonely D．new 21．A．healthy B．environmental C．sports D．cultural 22．A．between B．both C．among D．after 23．A．meant B．said C．imagined D．understood 24．A．dirty B．ugly C．strange D．clean 25．A．dustbins B．places C．bags D．workers 阅读理解（35分） A The 24 Solar Terms were made to tell people what the weather is like and what people usually do. 26．What does the old saying “A good harvest is expected if it rains on the day” refer to? A．Start of Spring. B．Start of Summer. C．Start of Autumn. D．Start of Winter. 27．What was the emperors’ purpose of performing the ceremony during Start of Winter in ancient times? A．To celebrate the end of the year. B．To show their power. C．To welcome the winter. D．To pray for good weather. 28．From which kind of material can we most probably read this passage? A．A travel guide. B．A science magazine. C．A cooking book. D．A fashion magazine. B It’s a usual scene in movies and cartoons. A man is walking in a desert, looking for water. Up ahead, he sees a land with water. But there is no land—no water at all, not even a small pool. It is just a mirage (海市蜃楼). How does a mirage happen? The light and air play with our eyes. Normally, light travels in a straight line as a rule, but it can bend and change directions depending on what it passes through. This bending is called “refraction (折射)”. If different layers of air (大气层) are at different temperatures, light will bend at different angles (角度) when passing through them. This can create a false image of things around. Mirages can be seen not only over water, but also on surfaces that can take in a lot of heat, for example, on hot roads. The next time you think you see a pool of water on the road on a hot summer day, you will know it’s just a mirage—an image of the sky caused by bending light. The mirage is the magic of nature. When you see it next time, just take a photo and enjoy the beautiful moment. 29．In Paragraph 1, the writer uses the scene to ________. A．share the experience in a desert B．introduce what a mirage is C．show when a mirage happens D．introduce a movie 30．How does light travel normally? A． B． C． D． 31．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Air layers. B．Angles. C．Temperatures. D．Lights. 32．In which part of a magazine can you probably read the text? A．Crazy Animals. B．Modern Art. C．Amazing Nature. D．Culture. C There are many wetlands (湿地) in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home to many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red­-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red­-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands. The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home to some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent floods. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife. Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands. 33．Usually the weather in the wetlands is________. A．hot B．pleasant C．cold D．dry 34．World Wetlands Day is on________. A．April 22nd B．June 25th C．February 2nd D．March 22nd 35．One of the reasons why we must protect wetlands is that________. A．they are home to wildlife B．there is a lot of rain C．people can change them into farms D．there are many wetlands in China 36．The best title for the passage is________. A．How to Protect Wetlands B．Wetlands—Home to Wildlife C．Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands D．China’s Wetlands Have All Entered the World’s List D ①Scientists have found that plants can make sounds. ②A scientist named Lily Hadany and her team recorded tomato plants at different times. It showed that the plants made ultrasonic (超声波) sounds. Humans could only hear them with the help of a computer. They were noises like clicking (咔嗒声) sounds. ③As the scientists studied the sounds, they began to find some interesting facts. Plants made different sounds at different times. They hardly clicked when they had enough water, but as the soil got drier, they clicked more and more. Scientists also found that plants made sounds when they got hurt. When scientists cut off a leaf from the plants, the plants also clicked more. But the clicking wasn’t the same as when the plants needed water. ④Some scientists trained a computer AI system to recognize (识别) the different kinds of clicking sounds. It was able to find the difference between plants that needed water and plants with cuts. It means that one day we may be able to use these sounds to figure out when they are in a difficult time, and what problem they’re having. That could be very helpful to farmers. ⑤The team’s finding changes our ideas about plants. As Dr. Hadany says, “Even in a quiet field, there are sounds made by plants, and those sounds carry information and may help us a lot.” 37．If you want to hear the sounds of plants, which of the following might you need? A． B． C． D． 38．How does the writer show the interesting facts in Paragraph 3? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By asking questions. D．By using numbers. 39．What does “figure out” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Think about. B．Put out. C．Find out. D．Care about. 40．What is the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． D． E 请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使 短文意思通顺，结构完整，并在答题卡上将其序号涂黑。一空一句。 Have you ever been to an art museum? For some people, going to an art museum can be a fun activity. However, if you’re not sure what the art is about, it may seem boring.   41 You don’t need to visit the most famous museum in your area. Instead, with an adult’s help, you can look at the websites of a few local museums to see what exhibits (展览) they have. 42 For example, if you enjoy painting, you might go to a painting exhibit. If a piece of art catches your eyes, you may start by getting close to the artwork. Think about the story it may be trying to tell. Bring a notebook and pencil with you. 43 This way, you may see something that you haven’t noticed before. If you want to find out more details of the artwork, a volunteer at the museum may be helpful to talk to you about it. Free brochures (手册) may also provide information. 44 For example, maybe the colors in the piece remind you of a place that’s special to you. After you leave the museum, consider which pieces of art stay in your mind and why. Talk to friends who went with you. 45 The way artists make themselves understood through their work is the magic of art really. A．Choose one you’re interested in to visit. B．Ask them about their favorite pieces, too. C．So you can make a quick drawing yourself. D．Of course, you may feel bored and want to leave. E．You can also ask yourself what the work means to you. F．Here are many ways to understand different kinds of art. G．You can have the chance to visit all the museums around you. 四．选词填空（10分） 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 One day, I watched the news on TV in the living room after dinner. It 46 that there was going to be a rainstorm at night. I woke up in the middle of the night. It was raining 47 . I could hear the rain 48 the windows. I tried to go back to sleep. But it was too loud and I couldn’t fall 49 . 50 , I heard the sound of breaking glass. I found the wind was so strong that it pushed the glass down. The rain came into the house 51 the broken window. The rainwater came in very fast and the water was 52 to my feet quickly. What should I do? I tried my best to find a way out. Then I had an idea. It was to open the front door and let the water go out of the house. I got to the front door, 53 it was difficult to open the door because it was pushed tightly (紧紧地) by the wind. At last I opened it and the water ran away quickly. After about two hours the 54 stopped. I 55 to fall asleep, and I was so happy to see the sun in the morning. 五．语法填空（10分） 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，必要时可添加助动词。 You 56 (probable) remember the Flaming Mountains from Journey to the West. But do you know where the real Flaming Mountains are? They are in Turpan, in the east of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It’s 57 (know) as one of the hottest areas in the world. The desert sand can be as hot as 80℃ in mid-summer. That’s enough to make your feet burn! It may sound 58 (crazy), but the locals can cook an egg on the desert sand. Rainfall in Turpan is only 16 mm a year. It is one of the 59 (dry) places in China. How do people survive in such a terrible climate? The secret lies in the ancient karez system. The karez system in Turpan 60 (include) more than 1,000 wells. They appear every 20-30 metres. Some of them are 100 metres deep! Under these wells are large underground canals. Water from the mountains falls into the wells. It then runs underground in the canals. It 61 (keep) cool and safe from the desert heat. There are over 5,000 km of underground canals in the area. That’s nearly as long as the Yellow River! Thanks to the karez system, people can grow plants for food in this difficult environment. And 62 (amazing), all of this was completed with only hand tools! No wonder it’s among the top three 63 (project) of ancient China. Today, the area faces a water 64 (short). There is less water from the mountains, lower rainfall and a large increase in water use. Although modern technology is solving some problems, the karez system still plays an important role. Now, more and more young people 65 (take) action to protect it. The centuries-old water system will surely be carried into the future. 六．阅读表达（10分） 阅读下面的材料，根据内容回答问题。 There are many waterfalls in China. Some are big. Some are small. They are all beautiful. Today I’ll introduce four of them to you. Huangguoshu Waterfall, which sits in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, is the largest waterfall in China and one of the most famous natural wonders in Asia. With a height of 77. 8 metres and a width of 101 metres, it looks like a “white curtain” pouring from the sky, producing thunderous sounds. Every year, millions of people come to visit this natural wonder. Sanxia Waterfall in Yichang, Hubei is a great natural landscape in China. It is one of the widest waterfalls and many people think it is the No. 1 waterfall in the world. Hukou Waterfall, located on the Yellow River at the border of Shanxi Province and Shaanxi Province in northern China, is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the country. Known for its dramatic yellow-hued waters and thunderous roar, it is the second-largest waterfall in China (after Huangguoshu Waterfall). People can hear the sound from far away. Lushan Waterfall in Jiangxi is very beautiful. It’s well-known in China and the world because of the poem by Li Bai—It plunges straight down three thousand feet. As if the Silver River were falling from the Ninth Heaven. 66．How high is Huangguoshu Waterfall? 67．Where is Sanxia Waterfall? 68．Why is Lushan Waterfall well-known in China and the world? 69．Which waterfall do you like best? Why? Write 30 words or more. 六．书面表达（10分） 70．绿水青山就是金山银山 (Green mountains and clear waters are mountains of gold and silver)，这说明保护自然的重要性。假如你是李华，请根据下面的内容要点提示，以“Let’s Protect Nature”为题写一篇80～100词的英语短文，参加学校的英语演讲比赛。 内容要点： 1. 保护自然的重要性：大自然提供给我们清新的空气、充足的食物和丰富的资源 (resource)； 2. 大自然所面临的问题：水资源被污染 (pollute)，森林面积大量减少，人们猎杀许多野生动物； 3. 呼吁：保护自然，与自然和谐 (in harmony) 相处。 Let’s Protect Nature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Start of SpringIt means spring is coming. Everything turns green and is full of life. People usually fly kites and eat spring pancakes. Many people make eggs stand on the first day of Start of Spring. It is said that it can bring good luck.Start of SummerIt shows the changes of seasons and the temperature rises quickly. The custom of checking weights started from the Three Kingdoms Period. It helped people get good luck. Having ten eggs is a symbol of a happy life.Start of AutumnIt shows the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. It is time to collect crops (庄稼). “A good harvest (收获) is expected if it rains on the day,” as the old saying goes. On the eve of Start of Autumn in Jiangsu, people can take fruits for free in private gardens.Start of WinterIt means winter is coming and crops should be placed somewhere. In ancient times, emperors would lead their ministers (大臣) to hold the ceremony (仪式) of  “welcoming the winter”. It is said that eating dumplings on the first day of Start of Winter could protect the ears.sudden  report  but  rise  rainstorm  through  asleep  heavy  begin  beat