Unit 5 第1课时 Starting out & Understanding ideas（分层练习）-【上好课】2024-2025学年七年级英语下册同步精品课堂（外研版2024）

Unit 5 第1课时Starting out & Understanding ideas 一、根据汉语提示填空 1．You can see insects flying freely over flower gardens and wild (田野). 【答案】fields 【详解】句意：你可以看到昆虫在花园和荒野上自由地飞舞。“田野”的英文表达为field，是可数名词，根据句子语境可知，这里描述的是昆虫在多个花园和多个田野上方飞舞，所以要用field的复数形式fields，故填fields。 2．—Look at the (云). They are so beautiful! —Wow, so many different shapes: horses, sheep, flowers… 【答案】clouds 【详解】句意：——看云。它们太漂亮了！——哇，那么多形状：马、羊、花……。“云”cloud，根据“They are so beautiful”可知，空处用复数形式。故填clouds。 3．Look! The bird is flying (在……上方) the trees. 【答案】above 【详解】句意：看！这只鸟儿正在树上方飞翔。考查地点方位介词。根据汉语提示，“over”和“above”都表示“在……上方”，over主要表示垂直在上的正上方，而above“离开某物的上方”，强调高于某一点或某一物体，但不一定在垂直的上方。鸟儿在树的上方飞行，不一定是正上方。故填above。 4．There are some kites flying in the (天空). 【答案】sky 【详解】句意：天空中有一些风筝在飞翔。sky“天空”，in the sky“在天空”。故填sky。 5．There are many great wonders in China, such as (山) Huangshan and the Yellow River. 【答案】Mount 【详解】句意：中国有许多伟大的奇迹，如黄山和黄河。根据中文提示，mount“山”符合语境，Mount Huangshan“黄山”。故填Mount。 6．Please (描述) the appearance of your father more carefully so that I can draw a picture of him. 【答案】describe 【详解】句意：请更仔细地描述一下你父亲的外貌，这样我才能画出他的画像。根据句子结构，空格处应填入动词作谓语，根据所给中文提示可拼写出单词describe，动词，句子为祈使句，故动词describe应用原形。故填describe。 7．What about staying for two more days? I want to learn more about the (当地的) life. 【答案】local 【详解】句意：再住两天怎么样？我想更多地了解当地的生活。根据句子结构，空格处应填入形容词作定语。根据所给中文提示，可拼写出单词local，形容词，符合句子结构，故填local。 8．People can see many places of interest in travel (指南). 【答案】guides 【详解】句意：人们可以在旅游指南上看到许多名胜古迹。根据中文提示，guide“指南”符合题意，此处填复数形式泛指类别。故填guides。 9．There is a large (田地) near the village. 【答案】field 【详解】句意：在村庄附近有一大块田地。根据“There is a large…near the village.”以及汉语提示可知，此处是说村庄附近有一块田地，field“田地”，其前有不定冠词a，应用名词单数。故填field。 10． We felt very (自豪的) when Shenzhou-19 flew into space in October 2024. 【答案】proud 【详解】句意：2024年10月，当神舟19号飞入太空时，我们感到非常自豪。“自豪的”为proud，形容词。根据“We felt very”可知，横线处需填形容词，作表语。故填proud。 二、用单词的适当形式填空 1．I’m looking forward to lying on the (grassland) in Hulun Buir. 【答案】grassland/grasslands 【详解】句意：我正期待着躺在呼伦贝尔的草原上。“grassland”意为“草原”，呼伦贝尔有大片的草原，此处可以使用“grassland”表示“在某一片特定的草原上”，也可以使用复数形式“grasslands”表示泛指“在许多片草原上”。故填grassland(s)。 2．My best friend Lily is one of the (beautiful) girls in our class. 【答案】most beautiful 【详解】句意：我最好的朋友莉莉是我们班最漂亮的女孩之一。beautiful“美丽的”，形容词原级。结合“one of the…”及“in our class”可知，此处是指“在班级范围内”最漂亮的人，应用其对应的形容词最高级“most beautiful”与之搭配，“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”表示“最……之一”。故填most beautiful。 3．—What is your sister going to be when she grows up? —She is going to be a fashion (design). 【答案】designer 【详解】句意：——你妹妹长大后打算当什么？——她打算当一名时装设计师。根据“She is going to be a fashion…”以及提示词可知此处是说她打算当一名时装设计师，designer“设计师”，其前有不定冠词a，此处应用名词单数。故填designer。 4．This decision is likely (make) some people unhappy, but we will have to make it. 【答案】to make 【详解】句意：这个决定可能会使一些人感到不快，但我们不得不做出这样的决定。be likely to do“可能做某事”，固定短语。故填to make。 5．Who jumped (high) in the sports meeting, Linda, Sandy or Alice? 【答案】highest/the highest 【详解】句意：谁在运动会上跳得最高，琳达、桑迪还是爱丽丝？根据“Linda, Sandy or Alice”可知，此处是询问三者谁在运动会上跳得最高，空处应用副词high的最高级highest，副词最高级前the可加可不加，故填highest/the highest。 6．—How careful Jim is! —Yes. He writes (carefully) in our class. 【答案】the most carefully/most carefully 【详解】句意：——吉姆多认真啊！——是的。他在我们班写作最认真。根据“in our class”可知，此处是说吉姆是班里写得最认真的，空处应用副词最高级，故填(the) most carefully。 7．I went to the playground and cheered for my classmates. That was an (express) of support. 【答案】expression 【详解】句意：我去了操场为我的同学们加油助威。那是一种支持的表达。这里使用名词形式，与an搭配，表示“一种支持的表达”。express的名词形式为expression，故填expression。 8．—Look at the black clouds in the sky. —I can see them. It is (cloud) today. 【答案】cloudy 【详解】句意：——看天空中的乌云。——我能看到它们。今天多云。根据“the black clouds in the sky”可知，此处指阴天，所以填所给名词cloud的形容词形式cloudy“阴天的、多云的”。故填cloudy。 9．Look! The sun is shining (bright). The sunshine makes me feel warm and happy. 【答案】brightly 【详解】句意：看！阳光灿烂。阳光使我感到温暖和快乐。根据“The sun is shining”和提示词可知，此处需填副词修饰“is shining”。“bright”意为“明亮的”，形容词，其副词形式为brightly。故填brightly。 10．The Great Wall is one of (famous) attractions in the world. 【答案】the most famous 【详解】句意：长城是世界上最著名的景点之一。根据“one of”以及“in the world”可知，此处考查“one of + the + 形容词最高级 + 可数名词复数”结构，表示“最……之一”。“famous”的最高级形式是“the most famous”。故填the most famous。 三、单项选择 1．People can lie on the surface of the Dead Sea because it is a lot ________. A．saltier B．salt C．salty D．saltiest 【答案】A 【详解】句意：人们可以躺在死海的表面上，因为那里的含盐量更高。 考查形容词比较级。saltier更咸的，形容词比较级；salt盐，名词；salty咸的，形容词原级；saltiest最咸的，形容词最高级。根据“because it is a lot”可知，a lot修饰形容词比较级。故选A。 2．—I think this book is ________ than that one. —You are right. I prefer (更喜欢) that one. A．more popular B．more useful C．less interesting D．less boring 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——我认为这本书不如那本书有趣。  ——你说得对。我更喜欢那本。 考查形容词比较级辨析。more popular更受欢迎的；more useful更有用的；less interesting不太有趣的；less boring不太无聊的。结合答语“You are right. I prefer that one.”及语境可知，此处在肯定对方对这两本书的评价，两者都一致认为“那本书”更好，即“这本书”没有“那本书”好，应用带贬义色彩的形容词修饰。故选C。 3．Tom is only 13 years old, but he is 180 cm tall. He is ________ boys in his class. A．tall B．taller C．tallest D．the tallest 【答案】D 【详解】句意：汤姆只有 13 岁，但他身高 180 厘米。他是他们班男生中最高的。 考查形容词最高级。根据“in his class”可知，是在整个班级的男生群体中进行比较。当在三者或三者以上的范围内进行比较时，要用形容词的最高级形式。tall的最高级tallest符合题意，形容词最高级前要加定冠词the，故选D。 4．—Chen Yufei won her third championship (冠军) at the BWF China Masters. —I think it was really ________ moment for her in her life. A．more excited B．the most excited C．more exciting D．the most exciting 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——陈雨菲在世界羽联中国大师赛上赢得了她的第三个冠军。——我认为这真的是她人生中最激动人心的时刻。 考查最高级和形容词辨析。 excited感到兴奋的，修饰人；exciting令人激动的，修饰物。根据从句主语“it ”可知，应用“exciting”来修饰。根据“in her life”可知，此处表达人生中最激动的时刻，应用形容词“exciting”的最高级形式。故选D。 5．— Peter, do you know something about the Changjiang River? — It is the third ________ river in the world. A．longer B．longest C．wider D．widest 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——彼得，你了解长江的相关情况吗？——它是世界上第三长的河流。 考查形容词最高级。longer更长的；longest最长的；wider更宽的；widest最宽的。根据下文“in the world”提示，三者或三者以上的人或物进行比较时，用形容词的最高级形式，且根据常识可知，长江是世界第三长河，故空格处应填形容词最高级longest，意为“最长的”，故选B。 四、补全对话 从选项中选择最佳选项完成对话。(有多余项) A: Dad, how much do you know about China? B: 1 China is a big country with about 5,000 years of history. It attracts many tourists from all over the world every year. A: Is that so? 2 A．Just a little. B．What about rivers? C．I don’t know it at all. D．Are there any beautiful mountains? E．They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture. F．I’ll read it. G．The Chinese are very friendly. B: Yes. And many of them are famous, such as Mount Taishan, Mount Huangshan and Mount Emei. A: 3 B: There are many rivers in China. Among them, the Yangtze River is the longest one and the second longest one is the Yellow River. 4 A: Anything else? B: Sorry. That’s all I know. If you want to learn more, you can read The Guide to China. It’s a book about China. A: Thanks. 5 【导语】本文是父亲和孩子的一组对话，他们在谈论中国的历史和壮丽山河。 1．根据“Dad, how much do you know about China?”可知，此处询问父亲对中国的了解程度，选项A“仅仅一点点”符合情景。故选A。 2．根据“Yes. And many of them are famous, such as Mount Taishan, Mount Huangshan and Mount Emei.”可知，设空处为询问关于中国山脉的一般疑问句，选项D“有美丽的山脉吗”符合情景。故选D。 3．根据“There are many rivers in China.”可知，此处询问中国的河流，选项B“河流呢”符合情景。故选B。 4．根据“Among them, the Yangtze River is the longest one and the second longest one is the Yellow River.”可知，设空处进一步介绍中国的长江和黄河，选项E“它们是中国文化的发祥地”符合情景。故选E。 5．根据“If you want to learn more, you can read The Guide to China. It’s a book about China. Thanks.”可知，孩子接受了父亲的建议，选项F“我会读它的”符合情景。故选F。 五、完形填空 Mount Tai is a very important mountain in eastern China. It is in the north of Tai’an City in Shandong Province. It is famous for its 1 beauty. More than two months 2 , I climbed Mount Tai to see the sunrise with a few friends. The sunrise of Mount Tai is one of its four wonders. We 3 a great time there. After a short 4 , we decided to start at 11 pm so that we could reach the South Gate of Heaven around 3 am, about 2 hours before the sunrise. When we arrived, the weather 5 very cold. Though it was still dark, we found that we were not alone on the top of the mountain. Mount Tai is very popular 6 Chinese tourists! At nearly 4 am, a thick fog covered the top of the mountain. About an hour later, luckily enough, the thick fog began to 7 . Then the sun began to make its way in the sky. The first rays (光线) of the sun appeared (出现). They 8 from grey to white, from white to yellow,from yellow to orange, from orange to purple and from purple to red. During this time we all 9 silent. The bright red morning sun was rising 10 . It gave off (发出) millions of golden rays. Wow! What a wonderful sight! 1．A．man-made B．huge C．natural D．silent 2．A．ago B．before C．after D．later 3．A．took B．got C．had D．made 4．A．decision B．break C．plan D．discussion 5．A．happened B．became C．looked D．felt 6．A．with B．to C．for D．at 7．A．fall B．rise C．clear D．set 8．A．made B．drew C．put D．turned 9．A．left B．kept C．reached D．entered 10．A．high B．strongly C．low D．below 【导语】本文讲述了作者与朋友一起攀登泰山观看日出的经历，详细描绘了他们在凌晨出发、到达南天门以及等待和欣赏美丽日出过程中的感受。 1．句意：它以其自然美景而闻名。 man-made人造的；huge巨大的；natural自然的；silent沉默的。根据“It is famous for its ... beauty.”和常识可知，泰山以其自然美景而闻名。故选C。 2．句意：两个多月前，我和几个朋友一起爬上泰山看日出。 ago以前；before在……之前；after在……之后；later后来。根据“I climbed Mount Tai to see the sunrise with a few friends. ”可知，时态是一般过去时，故推知此处指两个多月前。故选A。 3．句意：我们在那里度过了愉快的时光。 took带走；got得到；had度过；made使，让。have a great time“玩得愉快”，固定短语。故选C。 4．句意：经过简短的讨论，我们决定晚上11点出发，这样我们就可以在凌晨3点左右到达南天门，大约在日出前2个小时。 decision决定；break休息；plan计划；discussion讨论。根据“we decided to start at 11 pm so that we could reach the South Gate of Heaven around 3 am, about 2 hours before the sunrise.”可知，晚上11点出发，凌晨3点左右到达南天门，这是出发前讨论的结果。故选D。 5．句意：当我们到达时，天气变得很冷。 happened发生；became变得；looked看起来；felt感觉。根据“the weather ... very cold”可知，此处指天气变得很冷。故选B。 6．句意：泰山很受中国游客的欢迎！ with和；to向，朝；for为了；at在。be popular with表示“受……欢迎”，固定短语。故选A。 7．句意：幸运的是，大约一个小时后，浓雾开始消散。 fall落下；rise上升；clear消散；set设置。根据“At nearly 4 am, a thick fog covered the top of the mountain. About an hour later, luckily enough, the thick fog began to ...”可知，早上4点的时候，浓雾覆盖整个山顶，但幸运的是，一小时后雾就消散了。故选C。 8．句意：它们从灰色变成白色，从白色变成黄色，从黄色变成橙色，从橙色变成紫色，从紫色变成红色。 made使，让；drew画；put放；turned变成。根据“ from grey to white, from white to yellow,from yellow to orange, from orange to purple and from purple to red”可知，这里提到了颜色的变换，应用turned。故选D。 9．句意：在这段时间里，我们都保持沉默。 left离开；kept保持；reached到达；entered进入。根据“silent”可知，此处是短语keep silent“保持沉默”。故选B。 10．句意：鲜红的朝阳升得很高。 high高地；strongly强烈地；low低的；below在……下面。根据“It gave off (发出) millions of golden rays. Wow!”可知，此处指太阳高高地升起了。故选A。 六、阅读理解 Amazon RainforestThe world’s largest rainforest is in South America. It is also the most famous. The Amazon makes up half of the world’s rainforests. It has about 390,000,000 trees. The Amazon River passes through the Amazon rainforest. It runs through 8 countries, such as Brazil, Peru and so on. Search our website for more information. Daintree RainforestThe Daintree Rainforest in Australia is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world. It is over 1,200 square kilometers and is home to many animals and plants not found anywhere else in the world. It shares the name with Richard Daintree, a famous Australian geologist (地质学家). Let’s begin the rainforest travel from Port Douglas. Southeast Asian RainforestThis rainforest is across Asia, covering Cambodia, Laos, and the Malay Peninsula. It is famous for many interesting animals living there, like the king cobra, Bengal tiger and many others. As with other rainforests, joining our tour seems to be the best way to go if you wish to visit this special rainforest. Congo RainforestWelcome to come and see the real Africa. The world’s second-largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest, lies in central Africa, covering a large part of Northern Congo. The Congo River passes through this rainforest, and it is the second-largest river in the world. The Congo rainforest is the only place on earth where you can see the bonobo (倭黑猩猩). The bonobo is the animal most like humans. 1．If you want to see Amazon rainforest you can go to ________. A．Brazil B．Congo C．Australia D．Cambodia 2．Which rainforest is in Africa? A．Amazon Rainforest B．Congo Rainforest C．Daintree Rainforest D．Southeast Asian Rainforest. 3．How does Daintree rainforest get the name? A．From a river in the rainforest. B．From one of the rainforest animals. C．From a famous geologist. D．From an interesting plant. 4．From the text, we learn that ________. A．Amazon Rainforest runs through 7 countries B．Congo River is the largest river in the world C．Daintree Rainforest is the youngest rainforest D．We can see Bengal tigers in Southeast Asian Rainforest 5．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Nurses. C．Visitors. D．Athletes. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了世界上的四大热带雨林：亚马逊雨林、丹翠雨林、东南亚雨林和刚果雨林，分别介绍了它们的地理位置、特点和相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Amazon River passes through the Amazon rainforest. It runs through 8 countries, such as Brazil, Peru and so on.”可知，亚马逊雨林流经8个国家，其中包括巴西。因此，如果想看亚马逊雨林，可以去巴西。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The world’s second-largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest, lies in central Africa, covering a large part of Northern Congo.”可知，刚果雨林位于非洲中部。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“It shares the name with Richard Daintree, a famous Australian geologist.”可知，丹翠雨林的名字来源于澳大利亚著名地质学家。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“It is famous for many interesting animals living there, like the king cobra, Bengal tiger and many others.”可知，东南亚雨林以生活在那里的许多有趣动物而闻名，其中包括孟加拉虎。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是每段结尾的“Search our website for more information.”、“Let’s begin the rainforest travel from Port Douglas.”等句子，可以推断出本文的读者对象是游客。故选C。 Coral Bay in Australia has a special natural environment that’s perfect for all kinds of sports. Every year it draws in lots of sports fans from around the world. Kiteboarding风筝冲浪 Kiteboarding is extremely exciting, combining the skills of flying kites with the courage of water gliding (水滑翔). It is very popular in Coral Bay. The area’s steady sea breezes and long coastline attract kiteboarders from all over the world. Aquathlon水陆两项 The aquathlon event in Coral Bay fully shows off people’s abilities both in water and on land. Swimming and running are perfectly connected. High-quality facilities (优质设施) are provided for those taking part. Trail Running越野跑 Trail running is a popular activity in Coral Bay. The running tracks (跑道) spread along the coastline and forest areas. There are different routes, including an easy 10-kilometerroute suitable for beginners and a more challenging 25-kilometercourse for advanced (高阶的) runners.Whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced runner, everyone can enjoy this outdoor activity. Snorkeling浮潜 The blue and not-too-deep sea by Coral Bay is great for snorkeling. The seabed, shaped by nature over lots of years, along with the clear water, shows a really nice underwater view. Snorkelers, whether beginners or experts, can find colorful fish swimming around the seaweeds (海藻) and reefs (礁石) as soon as they go under the water. And every time they look down while snorkeling, they’ll find something new. 1．What makes Coral Bay perfect for kiteboarding? A．Its warm weather. B．Its high-quality facilities. C．Its beautiful beaches and clear waters. D．Its gentle sea winds and long beach. 2．What does the aquathlon event in Coral Bay include? A．Cycling and swimming. B．Swimming and running. C．Running and water gliding. D．Surfing and diving. 3．Why is trail running popular in Coral Bay? A．It has the softest tracks all over the world. B．The running tracks are built all along the coastline. C．It has different routes for runners of all levels. D．It has tracks both indoors and outdoors. 4．What can we learn about the seabed in Coral Bay? A．It is very deep with clear water. B．It is home to some dangerous sea animals. C．It was naturally formed over time. D．It has colorful seaweeds and reefs. 5．According to the text, which activity is likely to be the most exciting? A．Kiteboarding. B．Aquathlon. C．Trail Running. D．Snorkeling. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了澳大利亚珊瑚湾适合进行多种运动的自然环境，并详细介绍了四种受欢迎的运动项目：风筝冲浪、水陆两项、越野跑和浮潜。 1．细节理解题。根据“Kiteboarding”部分中“The area’s steady sea breezes and long coastline attract kiteboarders from all over the world.”可知，该地区稳定的海风和长长的海岸线吸引了来自世界各地的风筝冲浪者，即“温和的海风和长长的海滩”使得珊瑚湾适合风筝冲浪。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Aquathlon”部分中“The aquathlon event in Coral Bay fully shows off people’s abilities both in water and on land. Swimming and running are perfectly connected.”可知，珊瑚湾的水陆两项赛事充分展示了人们在水上和陆地上的能力，游泳和跑步完美结合。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Trail Running”部分中“There are different routes, including an easy 10-kilometerroute suitable for beginners and a more challenging 25-kilometercourse for advanced runners.”可知，越野跑在珊瑚湾受欢迎是因为它为不同水平的跑步者提供了不同的路线。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Snorkeling”部分中“The seabed, shaped by nature over lots of years, along with the clear water, shows a really nice underwater view.”可知，珊瑚湾的海底是经过多年自然形成的，与清澈的海水一起，呈现出非常美丽的水下景观。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Kiteboarding”部分中“Kiteboarding is extremely exciting, combining the skills of flying kites with the courage of water gliding.”可知，风筝冲浪结合了放风筝的技巧和水滑翔的勇气，因此是最令人兴奋的活动。故选A。 A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Niagara Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. It is in North America, on the border between Canada and the United States. Niagara Falls is about 99 meters high. It is very beautiful. Many people come to visit it every year. You can see the waterfall from different places. You can stand on the bridge and watch the water fall down. You can also take a boat and get close to the waterfall. The sound of the waterfall is very loud. It’s really an amazing sight. 1．What is a waterfall? A．A place where water flows horizontally. B．A place where water flows over a vertical drop. C．A place where water is still. D．A place where water is hot. 2．Where is Niagara Falls? A．In South America. B．In Europe. C．On the border between Canada and the United States. D．In Asia. 3．How high is Niagara Falls? A．About 99 meters. B．About 100 meters. C．About 90 meters. D．About 89 meters. 4．How can people see Niagara Falls? A．Only stand on the bridge. B．Only take a boat. C．Stand on the bridge or take a boat. D．Fly over it. 5．What’s the sound of Niagara Falls like? A．Quiet. B．Loud. C．Soft. D．Noisy. 【导语】本文介绍了瀑布的定义以及尼亚加拉大瀑布的位置、高度、观赏方式和声音特点。 1．细节理解题。根据第1段“A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops.”可知，瀑布是水流从垂直落差或一系列陡峭落差处流下的地方。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第1段“It is in North America, on the border between Canada and the United States.”可知，尼亚加拉大瀑布位于加拿大和美国的交界处。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第2段“Niagara Falls is about 99 meters high.”可知，尼亚加拉大瀑布高约99米。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第2段“You can see the waterfall from different places. You can stand on the bridge and watch the water fall down. You can also take a boat and get close to the waterfall.”可知，人们可以站在桥上或乘船观赏瀑布。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据第2段“The sound of the waterfall is very loud.”可知，瀑布的声音非常大。故选B。 My hometown is a small village with beautiful mountains and rivers. It is a peaceful place where everyone knows each other. In the centre of the village, there is a small market where locals sell fresh fruits, vegetables and handmade goods. Every Saturday, families come together to shop and enjoy the lively atmosphere (氛围). One of the best things about my hometown is a special festival held every summer. During this time, people celebrate with music, dancing, and delicious food. Children love to join in games and matches, while adults enjoy sharing stories by the river. The festival brings people in our community closer. Nature is also an important part of my hometown. There are many hiking trails (路线) that allow us to climb the mountains. The views are amazing, especially in autumn when the leaves change colours. Living in this village makes me enjoy the simple joys of life and the beauty of nature. 1．What are sold at the market in the village? 2．On which day do families like to do the shopping together? 3．When is the special festival held? 4．What activities do children enjoy during the festival? 5．What does the writer like about living in the village? 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者的家乡。 1．根据“In the centre of the village, there is a small market where locals sell fresh fruits, vegetables and handmade goods.”可知，村子的小市场里卖新鲜水果、蔬菜和手工制品。故填Fresh fruit, vegetables and handmade goods. 2．根据“Every Saturday, families come together to shop and enjoy the lively atmosphere (氛围).”可知，周六全家人喜欢一起购物。故填On Saturday. 3.根据“One of the best things about my hometown is a special festival held every summer.”可知，这个特殊的节日每年夏天都会举行。故填Every summer. 4．根据“Children love to join in games and matches, while adults enjoy sharing stories by the river.”可知，孩子们喜欢参加游戏和比赛。故填Games and matches. 5．根据“Living in this village makes me enjoy the simple joys of life and the beauty of nature.”可知，作者认为住在这个村里他可以享受生活的简单乐趣和大自然的美丽。故填He can enjoy the simple joys of life and the beauty of nature. 七、选词填空 根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整正确。 through; sad; give; side; relax; camera; good; visit; list; rock “Guilin’s scenery is the best in the world, and Yangshuo’s scenery is the best in Guilin,” goes the old saying. Why is the scenery of Guilin and Yangshuo so great? It’s probably because there is a beautiful river running 1 it. It is the Li River. From Guilin to Yangshuo, the scenery on both 2 of the Li River is beautiful beyond words. The 3 way to enjoy its beauty is to go on a cruise (坐船游览). It will carry you away from the city and into a peaceful and 4 world. You need to do nothing but bring your imagination and a 5 and keep your eyes open. Hills, clear water, tall bamboo…. It feels like you are visiting in a Chinese ink wash painting! Your guide will tell you lots of stories behind different 6 . The story behind Xianren Rock and Wangfu Rock must be on the 7 . A young man died of hunger after 8 all his food to a poor old man and turned into Xianren Rock. His wife carried their baby on her back 9 and turned into Wangfu Rock. The Li River is beautiful. Why not 10 this wonderful place to see it with your own eyes and feel it with your own heart? 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了漓江的自然风光和文化背景。 1．句意：这可能是因为有一条美丽的河流贯穿其中。根据“a beautiful river running … it”和备选词汇可知，此处是指一条河流贯穿其中；考查through“穿过，贯穿”，介词，指从物体内部穿过。故填through。 2．句意：从桂林到阳朔，漓江两岸的风景美得难以言表。根据“both … of the Li River”和备选词汇可知，表示漓江两岸；考查side“边”，名词；空前为both“两者都”，所以这里应用名词复数形式sides。故填sides。 3．句意：欣赏其美景的最佳方式是乘船游览。根据“The … way to …”和备选词汇可知，这里是指欣赏漓江美景的最佳方式是坐船游览；考查the best way to do sth.“做某事的最佳方式”，固定搭配，应用形容词good的最高级形式best，在句中作定语，修饰名词“way”。故填best。 4．句意：它会带你远离城市，进入一个宁静且令人放松的世界。根据“a peaceful and … world”和备选词汇可知，此处是指一个宁静且令人放松的世界，应用relax的形容词形式relaxing“令人放松的”，与形容词“peaceful”形成并列关系，一起作定语，修饰名词“world”。故填relaxing。 5．句意：你只需要带上你的想象力和相机，睁大你的眼睛。根据语境和备选词汇可知，欣赏美景时除了发挥想象力，还需要带上相机记录；考查camera“照相机”，可数名词，空前有不定冠词“a”，这里应用名词单数形式。故填camera。 6．句意：导游会给你讲述不同岩石背后的许多故事。根据下文“The story behind Xianren Rock and Wangfu Rock”和备选词汇可知，仙人石和望夫石，所以此处是指岩石背后的故事；考查rock“岩石”，名词；空前有形容词“different”，这里应用名词复数形式rocks。故填rocks。 7．句意：仙人石和望夫石背后的故事一定会在名单上。根据上文“Your guide will tell you lots of stories”和备选词汇可知，导游给你讲的故事名单里，肯定有仙人石和望夫石背后的故事；考查on the list“在名单上”，介词短语，符合句意。故填list。 8．句意：一个年轻人把所有食物都给了一个贫穷的老人后，饿死了，变成了仙人石。根据“all his food to a poor old man”和备选词汇可知，此处是指把食物给了一个贫穷的老人；考查give sth. to sb.“把某物给某人”，固定搭配；空前为介词“after”，这里应用动名词形式giving。故填giving。 9．句意：他的妻子悲伤地背着孩子，最后变成了望夫石。根据上文“A young man died of hunger”、“turned into Xianren Rock”和备选词汇可知，年轻的丈夫死了，变成了仙人石，所以此处是指妻子悲伤地背着孩子；应用形容词sad的副词形式sadly“悲伤地；伤心地”，在句中作状语，修饰动词“carried”。故填sadly。 10．句意：为什么不亲自去游览这个美妙的地方，亲眼看一看，用心去感受呢？根据上文“The Li River is beautiful.”和备选词汇可知，漓江很美，所以此处是指建议人们去参观这个美妙的地方；考查visit“参观”，动词；空前为“Why not”，这里考查Why not do sth.“为什么不做某事呢”，固定句型，因此应用动词原形。故填visit。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 5 第1课时Starting out & Understanding ideas 一、根据汉语提示填空 1．You can see insects flying freely over flower gardens and wild (田野). 2．—Look at the (云). They are so beautiful! —Wow, so many different shapes: horses, sheep, flowers… 3．Look! The bird is flying (在……上方) the trees. 4．There are some kites flying in the (天空). 5．There are many great wonders in China, such as (山) Huangshan and the Yellow River. 6．Please (描述) the appearance of your father more carefully so that I can draw a picture of him. 7．What about staying for two more days? I want to learn more about the (当地的) life. 8．People can see many places of interest in travel (指南). 9．There is a large (田地) near the village. 10． We felt very (自豪的) when Shenzhou-19 flew into space in October 2024. 二、用单词的适当形式填空 1．I’m looking forward to lying on the (grassland) in Hulun Buir. 2．My best friend Lily is one of the (beautiful) girls in our class. 3．—What is your sister going to be when she grows up? —She is going to be a fashion (design). 4．This decision is likely (make) some people unhappy, but we will have to make it. 5．Who jumped (high) in the sports meeting, Linda, Sandy or Alice? 6．—How careful Jim is! —Yes. He writes (carefully) in our class. 7．I went to the playground and cheered for my classmates. That was an (express) of support. 8．—Look at the black clouds in the sky. —I can see them. It is (cloud) today. 9．Look! The sun is shining (bright). The sunshine makes me feel warm and happy. 10．The Great Wall is one of (famous) attractions in the world. 三、单项选择 1．People can lie on the surface of the Dead Sea because it is a lot ________. A．saltier B．salt C．salty D．saltiest 2．—I think this book is ________ than that one. —You are right. I prefer (更喜欢) that one. A．more popular B．more useful C．less interesting D．less boring 3．Tom is only 13 years old, but he is 180 cm tall. He is ________ boys in his class. A．tall B．taller C．tallest D．the tallest 4．—Chen Yufei won her third championship (冠军) at the BWF China Masters. —I think it was really ________ moment for her in her life. A．more excited B．the most excited C．more exciting D．the most exciting 5．— Peter, do you know something about the Changjiang River? — It is the third ________ river in the world. A．longer B．longest C．wider D．widest 四、补全对话 从选项中选择最佳选项完成对话。(有多余项) A: Dad, how much do you know about China? B: 1 China is a big country with about 5,000 years of history. It attracts many tourists from all over the world every year.A．Just a little. B．What about rivers? C．I don’t know it at all. D．Are there any beautiful mountains? E．They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture. F．I’ll read it. G．The Chinese are very friendly. A: Is that so? 2 B: Yes. And many of them are famous, such as Mount Taishan, Mount Huangshan and Mount Emei. A: 3 B: There are many rivers in China. Among them, the Yangtze River is the longest one and the second longest one is the Yellow River. 4 A: Anything else? B: Sorry. That’s all I know. If you want to learn more, you can read The Guide to China. It’s a book about China. A: Thanks. 5 五、完形填空 Mount Tai is a very important mountain in eastern China. It is in the north of Tai’an City in Shandong Province. It is famous for its 1 beauty. More than two months 2 , I climbed Mount Tai to see the sunrise with a few friends. The sunrise of Mount Tai is one of its four wonders. We 3 a great time there. After a short 4 , we decided to start at 11 pm so that we could reach the South Gate of Heaven around 3 am, about 2 hours before the sunrise. When we arrived, the weather 5 very cold. Though it was still dark, we found that we were not alone on the top of the mountain. Mount Tai is very popular 6 Chinese tourists! At nearly 4 am, a thick fog covered the top of the mountain. About an hour later, luckily enough, the thick fog began to 7 . Then the sun began to make its way in the sky. The first rays (光线) of the sun appeared (出现). They 8 from grey to white, from white to yellow,from yellow to orange, from orange to purple and from purple to red. During this time we all 9 silent. The bright red morning sun was rising 10 . It gave off (发出) millions of golden rays. Wow! What a wonderful sight! 1．A．man-made B．huge C．natural D．silent 2．A．ago B．before C．after D．later 3．A．took B．got C．had D．made 4．A．decision B．break C．plan D．discussion 5．A．happened B．became C．looked D．felt 6．A．with B．to C．for D．at 7．A．fall B．rise C．clear D．set 8．A．made B．drew C．put D．turned 9．A．left B．kept C．reached D．entered 10．A．high B．strongly C．low D．below 六、阅读理解 Amazon RainforestThe world’s largest rainforest is in South America. It is also the most famous. The Amazon makes up half of the world’s rainforests. It has about 390,000,000 trees. The Amazon River passes through the Amazon rainforest. It runs through 8 countries, such as Brazil, Peru and so on. Search our website for more information. Daintree RainforestThe Daintree Rainforest in Australia is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world. It is over 1,200 square kilometers and is home to many animals and plants not found anywhere else in the world. It shares the name with Richard Daintree, a famous Australian geologist (地质学家). Let’s begin the rainforest travel from Port Douglas. Southeast Asian RainforestThis rainforest is across Asia, covering Cambodia, Laos, and the Malay Peninsula. It is famous for many interesting animals living there, like the king cobra, Bengal tiger and many others. As with other rainforests, joining our tour seems to be the best way to go if you wish to visit this special rainforest. Congo RainforestWelcome to come and see the real Africa. The world’s second-largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest, lies in central Africa, covering a large part of Northern Congo. The Congo River passes through this rainforest, and it is the second-largest river in the world. The Congo rainforest is the only place on earth where you can see the bonobo (倭黑猩猩). The bonobo is the animal most like humans. 1．If you want to see Amazon rainforest you can go to ________. A．Brazil B．Congo C．Australia D．Cambodia 2．Which rainforest is in Africa? A．Amazon Rainforest B．Congo Rainforest C．Daintree Rainforest D．Southeast Asian Rainforest. 3．How does Daintree rainforest get the name? A．From a river in the rainforest. B．From one of the rainforest animals. C．From a famous geologist. D．From an interesting plant. 4．From the text, we learn that ________. A．Amazon Rainforest runs through 7 countries B．Congo River is the largest river in the world C．Daintree Rainforest is the youngest rainforest D．We can see Bengal tigers in Southeast Asian Rainforest 5．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Nurses. C．Visitors. D．Athletes. Coral Bay in Australia has a special natural environment that’s perfect for all kinds of sports. Every year it draws in lots of sports fans from around the world. Kiteboarding风筝冲浪 Kiteboarding is extremely exciting, combining the skills of flying kites with the courage of water gliding (水滑翔). It is very popular in Coral Bay. The area’s steady sea breezes and long coastline attract kiteboarders from all over the world. Aquathlon水陆两项 The aquathlon event in Coral Bay fully shows off people’s abilities both in water and on land. Swimming and running are perfectly connected. High-quality facilities (优质设施) are provided for those taking part. Trail Running越野跑 Trail running is a popular activity in Coral Bay. The running tracks (跑道) spread along the coastline and forest areas. There are different routes, including an easy 10-kilometerroute suitable for beginners and a more challenging 25-kilometercourse for advanced (高阶的) runners.Whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced runner, everyone can enjoy this outdoor activity. Snorkeling浮潜 The blue and not-too-deep sea by Coral Bay is great for snorkeling. The seabed, shaped by nature over lots of years, along with the clear water, shows a really nice underwater view. Snorkelers, whether beginners or experts, can find colorful fish swimming around the seaweeds (海藻) and reefs (礁石) as soon as they go under the water. And every time they look down while snorkeling, they’ll find something new. 1．What makes Coral Bay perfect for kiteboarding? A．Its warm weather. B．Its high-quality facilities. C．Its beautiful beaches and clear waters. D．Its gentle sea winds and long beach. 2．What does the aquathlon event in Coral Bay include? A．Cycling and swimming. B．Swimming and running. C．Running and water gliding. D．Surfing and diving. 3．Why is trail running popular in Coral Bay? A．It has the softest tracks all over the world. B．The running tracks are built all along the coastline. C．It has different routes for runners of all levels. D．It has tracks both indoors and outdoors. 4．What can we learn about the seabed in Coral Bay? A．It is very deep with clear water. B．It is home to some dangerous sea animals. C．It was naturally formed over time. D．It has colorful seaweeds and reefs. 5．According to the text, which activity is likely to be the most exciting? A．Kiteboarding. B．Aquathlon. C．Trail Running. D．Snorkeling. A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Niagara Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. It is in North America, on the border between Canada and the United States. Niagara Falls is about 99 meters high. It is very beautiful. Many people come to visit it every year. You can see the waterfall from different places. You can stand on the bridge and watch the water fall down. You can also take a boat and get close to the waterfall. The sound of the waterfall is very loud. It’s really an amazing sight. 1．What is a waterfall? A．A place where water flows horizontally. B．A place where water flows over a vertical drop. C．A place where water is still. D．A place where water is hot. 2．Where is Niagara Falls? A．In South America. B．In Europe. C．On the border between Canada and the United States. D．In Asia. 3．How high is Niagara Falls? A．About 99 meters. B．About 100 meters. C．About 90 meters. D．About 89 meters. 4．How can people see Niagara Falls? A．Only stand on the bridge. B．Only take a boat. C．Stand on the bridge or take a boat. D．Fly over it. 5．What’s the sound of Niagara Falls like? A．Quiet. B．Loud. C．Soft. D．Noisy. My hometown is a small village with beautiful mountains and rivers. It is a peaceful place where everyone knows each other. In the centre of the village, there is a small market where locals sell fresh fruits, vegetables and handmade goods. Every Saturday, families come together to shop and enjoy the lively atmosphere (氛围). One of the best things about my hometown is a special festival held every summer. During this time, people celebrate with music, dancing, and delicious food. Children love to join in games and matches, while adults enjoy sharing stories by the river. The festival brings people in our community closer. Nature is also an important part of my hometown. There are many hiking trails (路线) that allow us to climb the mountains. The views are amazing, especially in autumn when the leaves change colours. Living in this village makes me enjoy the simple joys of life and the beauty of nature. 1．What are sold at the market in the village? 2．On which day do families like to do the shopping together? 3．When is the special festival held? 4．What activities do children enjoy during the festival? 5．What does the writer like about living in the village? 七、选词填空 根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整正确。 through; sad; give; side; relax; camera; good; visit; list; rock “Guilin’s scenery is the best in the world, and Yangshuo’s scenery is the best in Guilin,” goes the old saying. Why is the scenery of Guilin and Yangshuo so great? It’s probably because there is a beautiful river running 1 it. It is the Li River. From Guilin to Yangshuo, the scenery on both 2 of the Li River is beautiful beyond words. The 3 way to enjoy its beauty is to go on a cruise (坐船游览). It will carry you away from the city and into a peaceful and 4 world. You need to do nothing but bring your imagination and a 5 and keep your eyes open. Hills, clear water, tall bamboo…. It feels like you are visiting in a Chinese ink wash painting! Your guide will tell you lots of stories behind different 6 . The story behind Xianren Rock and Wangfu Rock must be on the 7 . A young man died of hunger after 8 all his food to a poor old man and turned into Xianren Rock. His wife carried their baby on her back 9 and turned into Wangfu Rock. The Li River is beautiful. Why not 10 this wonderful place to see it with your own eyes and feel it with your own heart? 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$