Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world【单元卷·考点卷】-2024-2025学年八年级英语下册单元速记·巧练(安徽专用)

Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world? 单元卷·考点卷 注意事项： 本试卷共三部分，满分100分，考试时间为90分钟 第一部分 英语知识运用（共三大题，满分35分） 一、单项选择（共 10 小题;每小题 1分, 满分 10分） 从每小题所给的A、 B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项. 1. —______ is the Sahara? —It's about 9,320,000 square kilometers. A. How long B. How deep C. How big D. How high 2. The Nile is ______ river in the world. A. long B. longer C. the longest D. longest 3. China has a much ______ population than the US. A. large B. larger C. largest D. the largest 4. —______ is Qomolangma? —It's 8,848.86 meters. It's very hard to climb the mountain. A. How deep B. How long C. How far D. How high 5. The Caspian Sea is ______ than any other salt lake in the world. A. deep B. deeper C. deepest D. the deepest 6. My brother is two years ______ than me. A. old B. older C. oldest D. the oldest 7. This box is ______ that one. A. as heavy as B. so heavy than C. heavier as D. as heavier as 8. The Yellow River is the second ______ river in China. A. long B. longer C. longest D. the longest 9. —Which city is ______, Beijing, Shanghai or Fuzhou? —Shanghai, of course. A. large B. larger C. largest D. the largest 10. The Amazon River is one of ______ in the world. A. the longest river B. the longest rivers C. longest rivers D. longer rivers 二、完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1分, 满分20分） 阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项. A Qomolangma - The Most Dangerous Mountain in the World? One of the world's most dangerous sports is mountain climbing, and one of the most popular places for this is the Himalayas. The Himalayas 11_______along the southwestern part of China. Of all the mountains, Qomolangma rises the highest and is the most famous. 12_______ is 8,848.86 meters high and so is very 13_______ to climb. Thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very 14_______. Even more serious difficulties include 15_______ weather conditions and heavy storms. It is also very hard to take in air as you get near the top. The first people to reach the top were Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. The first Chinese team 16_______ in 1960, while the first woman to succeed was Junko Tabei from Japan in 1975. Why do so many climbers risk their 17_______? One of the main reasons is that people want to challenge 18_______ in the face of difficulties. The spirit of these climbers shows us that we should never give up 19_______ to achieve our dreams. It also shows that humans can sometimes be 20_______ than the forces of nature. 11. A. walk B. run C. jump D. go 12. A. He B. She C. It D. They 13. A. easy B. difficult C. dangerous D. interesting 14. A. quickly B. slowly C. heavily D. strongly 15. A. warm B. cool C. hot D. freezing 16. A. did B. made C. succeeded D. won 17. A. life B. lives C. body D. bodies 18. A. they B. them C. themselves D. their 19. A. try B. trying C. to try D. tried 20. A. stronger B. weaker C. higher D. lower B The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It 21_______ for thousands of years. It is one of the few man - made objects on Earth that can be seen from space. The Great Wall 22_______ from the east to the west in northern China. It is about 21,196 kilometers long. It was built by the ancient Chinese people 23_______ many years. The main purpose was to protect their country. Building the Great Wall was not an easy job. Workers had to carry heavy stones and bricks on their backs and 24_______ them up the mountains. They worked in very difficult conditions. Many workers lost their 25_______ during the construction. Today, the Great Wall has become a famous tourist 26_______. Every year, 27_______ of tourists from all over the world come to visit it. They walk along the wall, take photos and learn about Chinese history. The Great Wall is not only a symbol of China's rich history but also a 28_______ of the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people. We should 29_______ it and make sure it remains an important part of our cultural 30_______. 21. A. has been there B. has gone C. has come D. has left 22. A. runs B. walks C. jumps D. flies 23. A. in B. for C. at D. on 24. A. carry B. take C. bring D. lift 25. A. jobs B. homes C. lives D. money 26. A. place B. attraction C. interest D. building 27. A. thousand B. thousands C. two thousand D. two thousands 28. A. symbol B. sign C. signal D. mark 29. A. protect B. destroy C. clean D. build 30. A. value B. wealth C. heritage D. treasure 三、 补全对话（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 根据对话内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。 A: Hi, Mike! I heard you went on a trip recently. 31.______ B: I went to see the Grand Canyon. A: Wow! That's amazing. 32.______ B: It's really huge. It's about 446 kilometers long and more than 1.6 kilometers deep in some places. A: 33.______ B: I think it's one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. The colors of the rocks and the way the canyon changes with the sunlight are just unbelievable. A: Sounds great. 34.______ B: I took a helicopter tour over the canyon. It gave me a completely different view and I could see the whole beauty of the Grand Canyon. A: That must be an unforgettable experience. B: Yes, it was. 35.______ A: I hope I can go there one day. B: I'm sure you'll love it. A. What do you think of it? B. Where did you go? C. How did you get there? D. I really enjoyed every minute of it. E. How did you tour around the canyon? F. What's special about the Grand Canyon? G. How big is the Grand Canyon? 第二部分阅读（共两节, 满分40分） 四、阅读理解（共20 小题; 每小题2分, 满分40分） 第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项. A The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows through South America and is about 6,400 kilometers long. The Amazon rainforest, which is around the river, is the largest rainforest in the world. It is home to millions of different kinds of plants and animals. Many of them can't be found anywhere else on Earth. The Amazon River is very important for the people who live along its banks. They use the river for fishing, transportation, and getting water. The river also helps to keep the rainforest healthy. It provides water for the plants and helps to create a good environment for all the living things there. 36. How long is the Amazon River? A. About 6,000 kilometers. B. About 6,400 kilometers. C. About 4,600 kilometers. D. About 4,000 kilometers. 37. What is the Amazon rainforest famous for? A. It's the largest rainforest in the world. B. It has the longest river. C. It has the most beautiful scenery. D. It is home to few animals. 38. Why is the Amazon River important for people? A. It's beautiful to look at. B. It helps them make money by boating. C. They use it for fishing, transportation and getting water. D. It provides a lot of fish for free. B The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, is a vast and mysterious place. Spanning across North Africa, it covers an area of about 9.3 million square kilometers. The Sahara has a unique landscape with huge sand dunes that can reach incredible heights. Some dunes tower over 180 meters, shaped by strong winds over thousands of years. The climate in the Sahara is extremely harsh. During the day, temperatures can soar to over 50°C, and at night, they can drop below freezing. This large temperature difference makes it a challenging environment for life. However, despite the harsh conditions, some plants and animals have adapted to survive here. For example, the fennec fox has large ears that help it dissipate heat, and cacti store water in their thick stems. 39. What is the size of the Sahara Desert? A. About 9.3 million square meters. B. About 9.3 million square kilometers. C. About 930,000 square kilometers. D. About 930,000 square meters. 40. How high can some sand dunes in the Sahara reach? A. Over 100 meters. B. Over 150 meters. C. Over 180 meters. D. Over 200 meters. 41. What's the temperature like in the Sahara? A. It's always very hot. B. It's always very cold. C. Temperatures can soar to over 50°C during the day and drop below freezing at night. D. Temperatures are always around 20°C. 42. How does the fennec fox adapt to the Sahara's environment? A. It has a thick coat to keep warm. B. It has long legs to run fast. C. It has large ears to dissipate heat. D. It has a long tail to balance. C Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is about 5,895 meters above sea level. It is located in Tanzania. Many people dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to see its beautiful snow - capped peak. But climbing this mountain is not an easy task. The weather on Mount Kilimanjaro can change quickly. It can be sunny and warm at the foot of the mountain, but very cold and windy at the top. Climbers need to be well - prepared with warm clothes, good equipment and enough food. They also need to have good physical condition and climbing skills. 43. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro? A. In Asia. B. In Africa. C. In Europe. D. In America. 44. Why is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro difficult? A. Because it's too low. B. Because the weather changes quickly. C. Because there are too many people. D. Because there is no water on the mountain. 45. What do climbers need to have? A. Just warm clothes. B. Good equipment and enough food. C. Good physical condition and climbing skills. D. All of the above. D The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. It is made up of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for more than 2,300 kilometers. The reef is a vibrant ecosystem, home to an astonishing variety of marine life. There are colorful coral formations, tropical fish with bright patterns, and majestic sea turtles. The Great Barrier Reef is not only a natural wonder but also an important economic resource. It attracts millions of tourists every year, who come to enjoy activities like snorkeling and scuba - diving to explore its beauty. However, the reef is currently facing serious threats. Rising sea temperatures due to climate change cause coral bleaching, which damages the coral and endangers the entire ecosystem. Pollution from coastal development and agricultural runoff also poses a significant risk. 46. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? A. Off the coast of Queensland, Australia. B. Off the coast of California, USA. C. Off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. D. Off the coast of Mumbai, India. 47. How many individual reefs does the Great Barrier Reef consist of? A. Over 2,000. B. Over 2,900. C. Over 900. D. Over 3,000. 48. Why is the Great Barrier Reef important? A. It's a natural wonder and an important economic resource. B. It's the only coral reef in the world. C. It has the most fish in the world. D. It's a great place for research. 49. What are the threats to the Great Barrier Reef? A. Rising sea temperatures and pollution. B. Overfishing and tsunamis. C. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. D. Strong winds and heavy rain. E The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Jordan and Israel. It is famous for its high salt content. The salt content in the Dead Sea is so high that people can easily float on the water. It's a very strange and interesting sight. The Dead Sea is also very low. It is about 430 meters below sea level. Because of its low position and high salt content, the area around the Dead Sea has a special climate. The air is very dry and there is little rain. 50. What is the Dead Sea? A. A fresh water lake. B. A salt lake. C. A river. D. A waterfall. 51. Why can people easily float on the Dead Sea? A. Because the water is very warm. B. Because the water is very deep. C. Because of its high salt content. D. Because of its low position. 52. What's the climate like around the Dead Sea? A. It's very wet. B. It rains a lot. C. The air is very dry and there is little rain. D. It's very cold. 第二节 阅读下面短文, 并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）.  F The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia and the third - longest in the world, is of great significance. It runs about 6,300 kilometers across China, from the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau to the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Basin is rich in natural resources. It has a large amount of water, which is used for irrigation, power generation, and daily life. The Three Gorges Dam, built on the Yangtze River, is one of the largest hydro - power stations globally. It not only provides a large amount of electricity but also helps control floods. Moreover, the river is home to diverse wildlife. Some rare species like the Chinese alligator and the Yangtze finless porpoise live in and around the river. However, the Yangtze River is facing problems. Pollution from industrial waste and domestic sewage has affected the water quality. Over - fishing has led to a decline in fish populations. 53. How long is the Yangtze River? (Answer within 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 54. What is the function of the Three Gorges Dam? (Answer within 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 55. What problems is the Yangtze River facing? (Answer within 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 第三部分 写（共两大题, 满分25分） 五、单词拼写（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 根据首字母及汉语提示, 完成下列单词的拼写, 使句意明确, 语言通顺. 56. The Sahara is the largest d________ (沙漠) in the world. 57. The p________ (人口) of this city is over five million. 58. The Himalayas run along the s________ (西南部的) part of China. 59. The Caspian Sea is the d________ (最深的) of all the salt lakes. 60. We should p________ (保护) the environment and make the earth more beautiful. 六、书面表达（共1小题; 满分20分） 61. 你校英语社团正在组织以 “自然奇观” 为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下要点，写一篇短文介绍科罗拉多大峡谷（The Grand Canyon）：它的基本概况（位置、规模等）；它的独特之处（壮丽景色、生态意义等）；目前面临的问题（如游客过多、环境污染等）以及呼吁大家保护它的重要性。 注意：词数80 - 120 。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world? 单元卷·考点卷 注意事项： 本试卷共三部分，满分100分，考试时间为90分钟 第一部分 英语知识运用（共三大题，满分35分） 一、单项选择（共 10 小题;每小题 1分, 满分 10分） 从每小题所给的A、 B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项. 1. —______ is the Sahara? —It's about 9,320,000 square kilometers. A. How long B. How deep C. How big D. How high 2. The Nile is ______ river in the world. A. long B. longer C. the longest D. longest 3. China has a much ______ population than the US. A. large B. larger C. largest D. the largest 4. —______ is Qomolangma? —It's 8,848.86 meters. It's very hard to climb the mountain. A. How deep B. How long C. How far D. How high 5. The Caspian Sea is ______ than any other salt lake in the world. A. deep B. deeper C. deepest D. the deepest 6. My brother is two years ______ than me. A. old B. older C. oldest D. the oldest 7. This box is ______ that one. A. as heavy as B. so heavy than C. heavier as D. as heavier as 8. The Yellow River is the second ______ river in China. A. long B. longer C. longest D. the longest 9. —Which city is ______, Beijing, Shanghai or Fuzhou? —Shanghai, of course. A. large B. larger C. largest D. the largest 10. The Amazon River is one of ______ in the world. A. the longest river B. the longest rivers C. longest rivers D. longer rivers 1. 答案：C 解析：根据答语“It's about 9,320,000 square kilometers.”可知，问句是在询问撒哈拉沙漠的面积大小，对面积提问用how big，所以选C。 2. 答案：C 解析：根据“in the world”可知，是在世界范围内进行比较，应用最高级，且形容词最高级前要加the，所以选C。 3. 答案：B 解析：由“than”可知，此处应用比较级，large的比较级是larger，所以选B。 4. 答案：D 解析：根据答语“It's 8,848.86 meters.”可知，问句是在询问珠穆朗玛峰的高度，对高度提问用how high，所以选D。 5. 答案：B 解析：由“than”可知，此处应用比较级，deep的比较级是deeper，所以选B。 6. 答案：B 解析：根据“than”可知，应用比较级，old的比较级是older，所以选B。 7. 答案：A 解析：“as + 形容词原级 + as”表示“和……一样”，是固定结构，所以选A。 8. 答案：C 解析：“the + 序数词 + 最高级”表示“第几最……”，所以此处应用longest，选C。 9. 答案：D 解析：根据“Beijing, Shanghai or Fuzhou”可知，是三者之间进行比较，应用最高级，且形容词最高级前要加the，所以选D。 10. 答案：B 解析：“one of + the + 形容词最高级 + 可数名词复数”表示“最……之一”，所以选B。 二、完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1分, 满分20分） 阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项. A Qomolangma - The Most Dangerous Mountain in the World? One of the world's most dangerous sports is mountain climbing, and one of the most popular places for this is the Himalayas. The Himalayas 11_______along the southwestern part of China. Of all the mountains, Qomolangma rises the highest and is the most famous. 12_______ is 8,848.86 meters high and so is very 13_______ to climb. Thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very 14_______. Even more serious difficulties include 15_______ weather conditions and heavy storms. It is also very hard to take in air as you get near the top. The first people to reach the top were Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. The first Chinese team 16_______ in 1960, while the first woman to succeed was Junko Tabei from Japan in 1975. Why do so many climbers risk their 17_______? One of the main reasons is that people want to challenge 18_______ in the face of difficulties. The spirit of these climbers shows us that we should never give up 19_______ to achieve our dreams. It also shows that humans can sometimes be 20_______ than the forces of nature. 11. A. walk B. run C. jump D. go 12. A. He B. She C. It D. They 13. A. easy B. difficult C. dangerous D. interesting 14. A. quickly B. slowly C. heavily D. strongly 15. A. warm B. cool C. hot D. freezing 16. A. did B. made C. succeeded D. won 17. A. life B. lives C. body D. bodies 18. A. they B. them C. themselves D. their 19. A. try B. trying C. to try D. tried 20. A. stronger B. weaker C. higher D. lower 11. 答案：B 解析：run有“延伸；延续”的意思，这里指喜马拉雅山脉在中国西南部延伸，其他选项walk（行走）、jump（跳跃）、go（去；走）不符合语境。 12. 答案：C 解析：这里指代前面的Qomolangma（珠穆朗玛峰），用it作主语，he和she用于指代人，they指代复数，均不合适。 13. 答案：B 解析：根据上下文可知，珠穆朗玛峰海拔很高，攀登起来很困难，difficult符合语境。easy（容易的）与文意相悖；dangerous（危险的）在该空后有进一步对危险情况的描述，这里用difficult更合适；interesting（有趣的）不符合文意。 14. 答案：C 解析：形容雪下得大，用heavily，fall heavily是常用搭配。quickly（快速地）、slowly（缓慢地）主要强调速度，strongly（强烈地）一般不用于形容雪下得程度，所以选heavily。 15. 答案：D 解析：山上的天气状况应该是寒冷的，freezing意为“极冷的；冰冻的”，符合语境。warm（温暖的）、cool（凉爽的）、hot（热的）都不符合喜马拉雅山的实际天气情况。 16. 答案：C 解析：这里指中国登山队在1960年成功登顶，succeed有“成功”的意思，符合语境。did是助动词或实义动词“做”，made（make的过去式）有“制作；使……”等意思，won（win的过去式）意为“赢得”，主要用于赢得比赛、奖品等，均不符合此处“成功登顶”的语境。 17. 答案：B 解析：risk one's life/lives是固定搭配，意为“冒生命危险”，这里主语是so many climbers，是复数，所以用lives。 18. 答案：C 解析：challenge oneself是“挑战自己”的意思，这里要用反身代词themselves，指代climbers。 19. 答案：B 解析：give up doing sth.是固定搭配，意为“放弃做某事”，所以用trying。 20. 答案：A 解析：根据语境，登山者的精神表明人类有时比自然的力量更强大，stronger（更强壮的；更强大的）符合文意。weaker（更弱的）、lower（更低的）与文意不符，higher（更高的）一般不用于形容人类和自然力量的对比。 B The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It 21_______ for thousands of years. It is one of the few man - made objects on Earth that can be seen from space. The Great Wall 22_______ from the east to the west in northern China. It is about 21,196 kilometers long. It was built by the ancient Chinese people 23_______ many years. The main purpose was to protect their country. Building the Great Wall was not an easy job. Workers had to carry heavy stones and bricks on their backs and 24_______ them up the mountains. They worked in very difficult conditions. Many workers lost their 25_______ during the construction. Today, the Great Wall has become a famous tourist 26_______. Every year, 27_______ of tourists from all over the world come to visit it. They walk along the wall, take photos and learn about Chinese history. The Great Wall is not only a symbol of China's rich history but also a 28_______ of the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people. We should 29_______ it and make sure it remains an important part of our cultural 30_______. 21. A. has been there B. has gone C. has come D. has left 22. A. runs B. walks C. jumps D. flies 23. A. in B. for C. at D. on 24. A. carry B. take C. bring D. lift 25. A. jobs B. homes C. lives D. money 26. A. place B. attraction C. interest D. building 27. A. thousand B. thousands C. two thousand D. two thousands 28. A. symbol B. sign C. signal D. mark 29. A. protect B. destroy C. clean D. build 30. A. value B. wealth C. heritage D. treasure 21. 答案：A 解析：“has been there”表示“已经在那里”，强调状态的持续，长城已经存在了数千年，用现在完成时表示从过去持续到现在的状态，符合语境。“has gone”表示“去了某地还没回来”；“has come”表示“已经来到”；“has left”表示“已经离开”，均不符合长城存在的状态，所以选A。 22. 答案：A 解析：“runs”在这里有“延伸、伸展”的意思，描述长城从东到西的走向，是一种形象的表达，常用来描述山脉、河流、道路等的延伸。“walks”通常用于有生命的物体行走；“jumps”是“跳跃”的意思，不符合长城的特点；“flies”是“飞行”，也不适合描述长城，所以选A。 23. 答案：B 解析：“for + 时间段”表示动作或状态持续的时间长度，“for many years”表示“历经许多年”，说明长城的建造历经了很长时间，符合语境。“in + 时间段”常表示在未来的一段时间内；“at”通常用于具体的时间点；“on”用于具体的某一天或具体某一天的上午、下午、晚上等，所以选B。 24. 答案：D 解析：“lift”有“举起、抬起”的意思，这里指工人们把沉重的石头和砖块抬到山上，强调向上的动作，符合把重物往山上搬运的情境。“carry”主要指“携带、搬运”，没有特别强调向上的动作；“take”是“带走、拿走”；“bring”是“带来、拿来”，这三个词都不如“lift”能准确表达把重物抬上山的动作，所以选D。 25. 答案：C 解析：“lost their lives”是固定短语，意为“失去生命”，根据前文提到建造长城工作艰难，可知很多工人在建造过程中失去了生命，符合语境。“lost their jobs”是“失去工作”；“lost their homes”是“失去家园”；“lost their money”是“失去钱”，均不符合建造长城时工人的情况，所以选C。 26. 答案：B 解析：“tourist attraction”是固定搭配，意为“旅游景点”，长城如今是著名的旅游景点，符合语境。“tourist place”这种表达不太准确和常用；“interest”作为名词表示“兴趣、利益”等，不符合语境；“building”主要指“建筑物”，不能很好地表达长城作为旅游景点的意思，所以选B。 27. 答案：B 解析：“thousands of”是固定短语，意为“成千上万的”，表示不确定的大量数量，符合每年有大量游客来参观长城的情况。“thousand”前面有具体数字时，不用复数形式，如“two thousand”表示“两千”，所以A、D选项错误，C选项“two thousand”不符合“大量”的语境，所以选B。 28. 答案：A 解析：“symbol”意为“象征”，“a symbol of...”表示“……的象征”，长城是中国丰富历史以及中国人民智慧和辛勤劳动的象征，符合语境。“sign”主要指“迹象、标志、招牌”等；“signal”意为“信号”；“mark”意为“标记、记号”，都不如“symbol”能准确表达长城的象征意义，所以选A。 29. 答案：A 解析：根据语境，我们应该保护长城，“protect”意为“保护”，符合文意。“destroy”是“破坏”；“clean”是“清洁、打扫”；“build”是“建造”，长城已经建成，不需要再建造，主要是要保护它，所以选A。 30. 答案：C 解析：“cultural heritage”是固定短语，意为“文化遗产”，长城是中国文化遗产的重要部分，符合语境。“cultural value”是“文化价值”；“cultural wealth”是“文化财富”；“cultural treasure”是“文化宝藏”，这里用“文化遗产”更能准确表达长城在文化方面的地位和意义，所以选C。 三、 补全对话（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 根据对话内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。 A: Hi, Mike! I heard you went on a trip recently. 31.______ B: I went to see the Grand Canyon. A: Wow! That's amazing. 32.______ B: It's really huge. It's about 446 kilometers long and more than 1.6 kilometers deep in some places. A: 33.______ B: I think it's one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. The colors of the rocks and the way the canyon changes with the sunlight are just unbelievable. A: Sounds great. 34.______ B: I took a helicopter tour over the canyon. It gave me a completely different view and I could see the whole beauty of the Grand Canyon. A: That must be an unforgettable experience. B: Yes, it was. 35.______ A: I hope I can go there one day. B: I'm sure you'll love it. A. What do you think of it? B. Where did you go? C. How did you get there? D. I really enjoyed every minute of it. E. How did you tour around the canyon? F. What's special about the Grand Canyon? G. How big is the Grand Canyon? 31. 答案：B 解析：根据答语“I went to see the Grand Canyon.”可知，A询问的是B去了哪里，所以应选B选项“Where did you go?”。 32. 答案：G 解析：由答语“It's really huge. It's about 446 kilometers long and more than 1.6 kilometers deep in some places.”可知，此处在描述大峡谷的大小，所以A问的是大峡谷有多大，G选项“How big is the Grand Canyon?”符合语境。 33. 答案：A 解析：从答语“I think it's one of the greatest natural wonders in the world...”可知，B在表达对大峡谷的看法，所以A问的是B对大峡谷的评价，A选项“What do you think of it?”符合。 34. 答案：E 解析：根据答语“I took a helicopter tour over the canyon.”可知，B说的是在大峡谷游览的方式，所以A问的是如何在大峡谷游览，E选项“How did you tour around the canyon?”正确。 35. 答案：D 解析：前文提到“That must be an unforgettable experience.”以及“Yes, it was.”，这里B进一步强调这次经历很棒，很享受，D选项“I really enjoyed every minute of it.”符合语境。 第二部分阅读（共两节, 满分40分） 四、阅读理解（共20 小题; 每小题2分, 满分40分） 第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项. A The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows through South America and is about 6,400 kilometers long. The Amazon rainforest, which is around the river, is the largest rainforest in the world. It is home to millions of different kinds of plants and animals. Many of them can't be found anywhere else on Earth. The Amazon River is very important for the people who live along its banks. They use the river for fishing, transportation, and getting water. The river also helps to keep the rainforest healthy. It provides water for the plants and helps to create a good environment for all the living things there. 36. How long is the Amazon River? A. About 6,000 kilometers. B. About 6,400 kilometers. C. About 4,600 kilometers. D. About 4,000 kilometers. 37. What is the Amazon rainforest famous for? A. It's the largest rainforest in the world. B. It has the longest river. C. It has the most beautiful scenery. D. It is home to few animals. 38. Why is the Amazon River important for people? A. It's beautiful to look at. B. It helps them make money by boating. C. They use it for fishing, transportation and getting water. D. It provides a lot of fish for free. 36. 答案：B 解析：文章明确提到“It flows through South America and is about 6,400 kilometers long”，表明亚马逊河长约6400千米，所以选B。 37. 答案：A 解析：文中指出“The Amazon rainforest, which is around the river, is the largest rainforest in the world. It is home to millions of different kinds of plants and animals”，说明亚马逊雨林闻名是因为它是世界上最大的雨林且是众多动植物的家园，A选项“它是世界上最大的雨林”符合题意。B选项“它有最长的河流”，世界上最长的河流一般认为是尼罗河；C选项“它有最美丽的风景”文中未提及；D选项“它是很少动物的家园”与原文不符。所以选A。 38. 答案：C 解析：根据“The Amazon River is very important for the people who live along its banks. They use the river for fishing, transportation, and getting water”可知，亚马逊河对人们重要是因为人们用它来捕鱼、运输和获取水源，C选项正确。A选项“它看起来很美”文中未提及此重要性；B选项“它帮助他们通过划船赚钱”，原文未提及靠划船赚钱；D选项“它免费提供很多鱼”，表述片面，不只是免费提供鱼，还有运输和获取水源等用途。所以选C。 B The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, is a vast and mysterious place. Spanning across North Africa, it covers an area of about 9.3 million square kilometers. The Sahara has a unique landscape with huge sand dunes that can reach incredible heights. Some dunes tower over 180 meters, shaped by strong winds over thousands of years. The climate in the Sahara is extremely harsh. During the day, temperatures can soar to over 50°C, and at night, they can drop below freezing. This large temperature difference makes it a challenging environment for life. However, despite the harsh conditions, some plants and animals have adapted to survive here. For example, the fennec fox has large ears that help it dissipate heat, and cacti store water in their thick stems. 39. What is the size of the Sahara Desert? A. About 9.3 million square meters. B. About 9.3 million square kilometers. C. About 930,000 square kilometers. D. About 930,000 square meters. 40. How high can some sand dunes in the Sahara reach? A. Over 100 meters. B. Over 150 meters. C. Over 180 meters. D. Over 200 meters. 41. What's the temperature like in the Sahara? A. It's always very hot. B. It's always very cold. C. Temperatures can soar to over 50°C during the day and drop below freezing at night. D. Temperatures are always around 20°C. 42. How does the fennec fox adapt to the Sahara's environment? A. It has a thick coat to keep warm. B. It has long legs to run fast. C. It has large ears to dissipate heat. D. It has a long tail to balance. 39. 答案：B 解析：文中明确提到“it covers an area of about 9.3 million square kilometers”，可知撒哈拉沙漠面积约930万平方千米，所以选B。 40. 答案：C 解析：从“Some dunes tower over 180 meters”可知，撒哈拉沙漠有些沙丘高度超过180米，所以选C。 41. 答案：C 解析：根据“During the day, temperatures can soar to over 50°C, and at night, they can drop below freezing”可知，撒哈拉沙漠白天温度可飙升至50°C以上，夜间可降至冰点以下，所以选C。 42. 答案：C 解析：由“the fennec fox has large ears that help it dissipate heat”可知，耳廓狐通过大耳朵散热来适应撒哈拉沙漠的环境，所以选C。 C Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is about 5,895 meters above sea level. It is located in Tanzania. Many people dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to see its beautiful snow - capped peak. But climbing this mountain is not an easy task. The weather on Mount Kilimanjaro can change quickly. It can be sunny and warm at the foot of the mountain, but very cold and windy at the top. Climbers need to be well - prepared with warm clothes, good equipment and enough food. They also need to have good physical condition and climbing skills. 43. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro? A. In Asia. B. In Africa. C. In Europe. D. In America. 44. Why is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro difficult? A. Because it's too low. B. Because the weather changes quickly. C. Because there are too many people. D. Because there is no water on the mountain. 45. What do climbers need to have? A. Just warm clothes. B. Good equipment and enough food. C. Good physical condition and climbing skills. D. All of the above. 43. 答案：B 解析：文章第一句“Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.”表明乞力马扎罗山在非洲，所以选B。 44. 答案：B 解析：文中提到“The weather on Mount Kilimanjaro can change quickly. It can be sunny and warm at the foot of the mountain, but very cold and windy at the top.”，说明攀登乞力马扎罗山困难的原因是天气变化快，山脚和山顶天气差异大，所以选B。A选项山太低与原文山高不符；C选项人太多文中未提及；D选项山上没水也未在文中提及。 45. 答案：D 解析：根据“Climbers need to be well - prepared with warm clothes, good equipment and enough food. They also need to have good physical condition and climbing skills.”可知，攀登者需要暖和的衣服、好的装备、足够的食物，还需要良好的身体状况和攀登技巧，A、B、C选项都只是其中一部分，所以选D。 D The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. It is made up of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for more than 2,300 kilometers. The reef is a vibrant ecosystem, home to an astonishing variety of marine life. There are colorful coral formations, tropical fish with bright patterns, and majestic sea turtles. The Great Barrier Reef is not only a natural wonder but also an important economic resource. It attracts millions of tourists every year, who come to enjoy activities like snorkeling and scuba - diving to explore its beauty. However, the reef is currently facing serious threats. Rising sea temperatures due to climate change cause coral bleaching, which damages the coral and endangers the entire ecosystem. Pollution from coastal development and agricultural runoff also poses a significant risk. 46. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? A. Off the coast of Queensland, Australia. B. Off the coast of California, USA. C. Off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. D. Off the coast of Mumbai, India. 47. How many individual reefs does the Great Barrier Reef consist of? A. Over 2,000. B. Over 2,900. C. Over 900. D. Over 3,000. 48. Why is the Great Barrier Reef important? A. It's a natural wonder and an important economic resource. B. It's the only coral reef in the world. C. It has the most fish in the world. D. It's a great place for research. 49. What are the threats to the Great Barrier Reef? A. Rising sea temperatures and pollution. B. Overfishing and tsunamis. C. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. D. Strong winds and heavy rain. 46. 答案：A 解析：文章开篇明确提到“The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia”，表明大堡礁位于澳大利亚昆士兰州海岸附近，所以选A。 47. 答案：B 解析：文中指出“It is made up of over 2,900 individual reefs”，即大堡礁由超过2900个独立礁石组成，所以选B。 48. 答案：A 解析：根据原文“The Great Barrier Reef is not only a natural wonder but also an important economic resource”可知，大堡礁既是自然奇观又是重要的经济资源，所以选A。 49. 答案：A 解析：从“However, the reef is currently facing serious threats. Rising sea temperatures due to climate change cause coral bleaching... Pollution from coastal development and agricultural runoff also poses a significant risk”可知，大堡礁面临的威胁是海温上升和污染，所以选A。 E The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Jordan and Israel. It is famous for its high salt content. The salt content in the Dead Sea is so high that people can easily float on the water. It's a very strange and interesting sight. The Dead Sea is also very low. It is about 430 meters below sea level. Because of its low position and high salt content, the area around the Dead Sea has a special climate. The air is very dry and there is little rain. 50. What is the Dead Sea? A. A fresh water lake. B. A salt lake. C. A river. D. A waterfall. 51. Why can people easily float on the Dead Sea? A. Because the water is very warm. B. Because the water is very deep. C. Because of its high salt content. D. Because of its low position. 52. What's the climate like around the Dead Sea? A. It's very wet. B. It rains a lot. C. The air is very dry and there is little rain. D. It's very cold. 50. 答案：B 解析：文中明确提到“The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Jordan and Israel.”，所以死海是一个盐湖，答案为B。 51. 答案：C 解析：根据原文“The salt content in the Dead Sea is so high that people can easily float on the water.”可知，人们能在死海上轻易漂浮是因为其含盐量高，答案是C。 52. 答案：C 解析：由文中“Because of its low position and high salt content, the area around the Dead Sea has a special climate. The air is very dry and there is little rain.”可知，死海周边气候干燥、少雨，答案为C。 第二节 阅读下面短文, 并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）.  F The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia and the third - longest in the world, is of great significance. It runs about 6,300 kilometers across China, from the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau to the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Basin is rich in natural resources. It has a large amount of water, which is used for irrigation, power generation, and daily life. The Three Gorges Dam, built on the Yangtze River, is one of the largest hydro - power stations globally. It not only provides a large amount of electricity but also helps control floods. Moreover, the river is home to diverse wildlife. Some rare species like the Chinese alligator and the Yangtze finless porpoise live in and around the river. However, the Yangtze River is facing problems. Pollution from industrial waste and domestic sewage has affected the water quality. Over - fishing has led to a decline in fish populations. 53. How long is the Yangtze River? (Answer within 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 54. What is the function of the Three Gorges Dam? (Answer within 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 55. What problems is the Yangtze River facing? (Answer within 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 53.答案：About 6,300 kilometers. 解析：根据文本内容“The Yangtze River...It runs about 6,300 kilometers across China”可知，长江大约6300公里长。 54.答案：Provides electricity and helps control floods. 解析：文中提到“The Three Gorges Dam...It not only provides a large amount of electricity but also helps control floods”，说明三峡大坝的作用是提供大量电力和帮助防洪。 55.答案：Pollution and over - fishing problems. 解析：由文本“However, the Yangtze River is facing problems. Pollution from industrial waste and domestic sewage has affected the water quality. Over - fishing has led to a decline in fish populations”可知，长江面临的问题是污染和过度捕捞。 第三部分 写（共两大题, 满分25分） 五、单词拼写（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 根据首字母及汉语提示, 完成下列单词的拼写, 使句意明确, 语言通顺. 56. The Sahara is the largest d________ (沙漠) in the world. 57. The p________ (人口) of this city is over five million. 58. The Himalayas run along the s________ (西南部的) part of China. 59. The Caspian Sea is the d________ (最深的) of all the salt lakes. 60. We should p________ (保护) the environment and make the earth more beautiful. 56．答案：desert 解析：根据句子意思及首字母提示，“Sahara”是撒哈拉，众所周知它是世界上最大的沙漠，所以填“desert”。 57．答案：population 解析：根据句子中“over five million”（超过五百万）及首字母提示，描述城市的人口数量用“population”。 58．答案：southwestern 解析：这里需要一个形容词来修饰“part”，表示“西南部的”，根据首字母及句子意思，应填“southwestern”。 59．答案：deepest 解析：根据“of all the salt lakes”（在所有的咸水湖中）可知，这里是在多个事物中进行比较，要用形容词的最高级，“deep”的最高级是“deepest”。 60．答案：protect 解析：根据“the environment”（环境）以及“make the earth more beautiful”（让地球更美丽）可知，应该是要保护环境，“should”后接动词原形，所以填“protect”。 六、书面表达（共1小题; 满分20分） 61. 你校英语社团正在组织以 “自然奇观” 为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下要点，写一篇短文介绍科罗拉多大峡谷（The Grand Canyon）：它的基本概况（位置、规模等）；它的独特之处（壮丽景色、生态意义等）；目前面临的问题（如游客过多、环境污染等）以及呼吁大家保护它的重要性。 注意：词数80 - 120 。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考范文： The Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world. It is located in the United States, in the state of Arizona. Stretching for about 446 kilometers, it is up to 29 kilometers wide and over 1.6 kilometers deep. What makes the Grand Canyon unique is its magnificent scenery. The layered rock formations in various colors present a breathtaking view. It is also of great ecological significance, being home to numerous species of plants and animals, which play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. However, the Grand Canyon is facing some problems. The large number of tourists has brought pressure on the local environment. Pollution such as littering and noise pollution is becoming more and more serious. It is of great importance to protect the Grand Canyon. Protecting it means safeguarding a precious natural heritage and ensuring that future generations can also enjoy its beauty. Let's take action to protect this wonderful natural wonder. 1 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$