Unit 3 Curious minds（单元测试·提升卷）英语沪教版五四学制2024八年级上册

2025-2026学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 3·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一、语法选择（每小题1.5分,满分15分） Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was curious (好奇的). She loved to see new 1 and meet new animals. One day, she decided to explore (探索) the forest. Along the way, she met a smart owl (猫头鹰). The owl reminded Rosie 2 careful. “The forest can be a dangerous place 3 you’re careful. Some animals might hurt you,” the owl said. Rosie was brave. She thanked the owl and continued her journey. Then, she met a fox. 4 fox tried to cheat Rosie. “ 5 a beautiful meadow (草地) in the forest. Let me show you the way,” said the fox. Rosie was 6 at the fox’s words, so she followed the fox quickly. As they got close to the meadow, the fox suddenly 7 to Rosie and tried to catch her. Luckily, Rosie got away. She ran to her home as 8 as possible. The next day, Rosie didn’t stop going out. Instead, she continued to explore the forest. But this time, she was more careful. She stayed away 9 animals that seemed dangerous. She had fun in the forest and made friends with friendly monkeys. The story tells us we 10 always think carefully so that we can’t be cheated. 1．A．object B．objects C．object’s 2．A．be B．to be C．being 3．A．so that B．when C．unless 4．A．A B．An C．The 5．A．There is B．There are C．It is 6．A．exciting B．excited C．excitement 7．A．has turned B．turns C．turned 8．A．fastest B．faster C．fast 9．A．from B．against C．with 10．A．could B．should C．might 二、选词填空（每小题2分,满分10分） 从方框内选择合适的单词或短语填入空白处使文章完整，两项为多余选项。 A．so that    B．what    C．practise    D．cultural E．how    F．silent    G．advantages Many people make friends by writing letters. Another way to find a pen friend is to join a club. International Pen Friends started in 1967 and has over 300,000 members in different countries. Their youngest member is eight years old, and their oldest member is over eighty. Some people write to find out about life in another country. Others want to 11 their foreign languages or share their hobbies. Stamp collectors, for example, write to people in different countries 12 they can collect the stamps on the letters they receive. Most people just enjoy making friends, and they invite their pen friends to visit them. One of the biggest 13 of having a pen friend is learning about different cultures. For example, if your pen friend lives in Japan, you might learn about traditional festivals like Hanami, or 14 to write simple Japanese phrases. Similarly, you can share details about your own country’s customs, food, or famous landmarks. This 15 exchange makes the experience both fun and educational. Remember, patience and kindness are key to building a lasting friendship. 三、单词拼写（每小题1分,满分8分） 16．The dog (bark) at strangers to protect its owner. 17．Amy is lucky, because she has (understand) parents. 18．The (magic) changed the frog into a princess. 19．It’s hardly (surprise) that over half a million workers are having mental health problems which come from their work. 20．She is (interest) in science and often reads science books. 21．The child’s (end) questions made his mother a little annoyed. 22．Curiosity encourages us (explore) the unknown world. 23．The (discover) of gravity changed people’s understanding of nature. 四、完成句子（每小题2分,满分10分） 24．It’s about one and a half hours on foot from your home to your school. (对划线部分提问) is it from your home to your school? 25．It is very important to have a curious mind. (改为感叹句) important it is to have a curious mind! 26．Benjamin was naturally curious. He always thought, “How do things work?”(保持句意基本不变) Benjamin was naturally curious about things . 27．我们非常好奇高中生活是什么样子的。 We’re very curious about what high school life . 28．by / we / keep / should / asking questions / a curious mind / and / exploring   . 五、阅读理解（每小题2分,满分10分） Curiosity in Science Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments. For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. Her work on radioactive elements not only won her two Nobel Prizes but also opened up new areas of research in nuclear physics. Another example is Isaac Newton. His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the physical world. Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements. Scientists’ curiosity about making things better, faster, or more efficient has resulted in the invention of many useful devices, from the light bulb to the computer. However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance. It may take years or even decades to find answers to complex questions. Scientists often face failures and setbacks along the way, but their curiosity keeps them going. 29．Why is curiosity important in science? A．It helps scientists win Nobel Prizes. B．It makes scientists famous. C．It drives scientists to ask questions and find answers. D．It helps scientists get rich. 30．What did Marie Curie study? A．Gravity. B．Radioactivity. C．Plants. D．Animals. 31．What did Isaac Newton’s curiosity lead to? A．The invention of the light bulb. B．The theory of relativity. C．The discovery of penicillin. D．The theory of gravity. 32．What can scientific curiosity result in? A．Technological advancements. B．More problems. C．Fewer discoveries. D．Less knowledge. 33．What is needed along with curiosity in scientific research? A．Money. B．Fame. C．Patience and perseverance. D．Luck. 六、完形填空（每小题2分,满分12分） Amy, one of the school newspaper editors, was interviewing Ryan about his job as a professional photographer. Amy: Hi, Ryan! Thanks for talking to me today. Let’s start with a 34 question. Why did you post photos online, not in a magazine? Ryan: I knew most photographers tried to get their photos in magazines, but I wanted to 35 more people. Posting online let me meet people worldwide, hear their thoughts, and maybe travel to see them. Amy: Nice! What do you love taking photos of? Ryan: New York! I grew up here. I like showing the city, its places, people and life. Amy: Cool! What camera did you use first? Ryan: I started at nine. My early photos were mostly taken with my sister’s camera. But 36 , I used my dad’s old phone. I still remember when I used it to take my first photo. I was so happy and excited. And by the time I was twelve, photography had 37 changed my life. Amy: What happened at twelve? Ryan: I began to take photos around the whole New York city at that time. Every day, I spent plenty of time on my computer. My dad once thought I was gaming online, but in fact I was working hard to learn photography. I also started to work hard at school and got excellent marks in my school subjects. I am a whole new person. Amy: That’s amazing! Do you have any 38 to young photographers then? Ryan: Don’t choose a style just because others like it. Do what makes you happy. And don’t think you’re too young to succeed. Work hard, stay 39 like me, and you can do it. Amy: Great! Thanks, Ryan! 34．A．famous B．simple C．daily D．similar 35．A．look after B．know about C．get on with D．communicate with 36．A．at once B．in the end C．before that D．until now 37．A．badly B．completely C．suddenly D．easily 38．A．advice B．praise C．choices D．explanations 39．A．out of danger B．in good health C．full of energy D．happy all the time 七、任务型阅读（每小题2分,满分10分） Two seeds（种子）lay side by side in the soil（土壤）. The first seed said, “I want to grow! I want to send my roots（根）deep into the soil, and stretch my sprouts（新芽）through the earth above me. I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the beauty of the fresh dew（露水）on my flowers in the morning! I want to make friends with other plants and we can grow together.” So she grew. However, she found that the other seed did nothing. She was curious（好奇）and asked, “Don’t you want to come out and see?” The other seed said, “I am afraid. If I send my roots into the ground below, I don’t know what I will meet in the dark. If I push my way through the hard soil above me, I might hurt my sprouts. And if I open my flowers, a naughty（顽皮的）child might pull me out of the ground. No, it is much better for me to wait until it is safe.” The first seed didn’t know what to say. The second seed sat there silently. A hen was walking nearby and looking for food. She found the second seed and ate it. Like this seed, if we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow（吞掉）us. 40．Where did the two seeds lie side by side? . 41．Why did the first seed want to grow? (答出一点即可) . 42．What does the underlined word “stretch” mean in Chinese? . 43．What did the hen eat? . 44．What can you learn from the story? . 八、翻译（每小题3分,满分9分） 45．老师鼓励学生保持好奇心，因为它能让学习变得更有趣、更有效。（汉译英）   46．阿基米德在洗澡时注意到水位变化，他的好奇心让他发现了浮力原理。 （汉译英） 47．关于木星有许多有趣的事实，最令人惊叹的是它比任何其他行星都要大得多。 九、书面表达（满分16分） 48．好奇心 (curiosity) 在我们的学习和生活中起着重要的作用。请以“Curiosity”为题，写一篇英语短文，谈谈好奇心的重要性，并举例说明好奇心是如何帮助你或他人取得进步或获得成功的。 要求： 1. 包含所给要点，可适当发挥； 2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范； 3. 词数：80词左右。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 3·提升卷（参考答案） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 B B C C A B C C A B 题号 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 答案 C B D A C B D C B A 题号 39 答案 C 一、语法选择（每小题1.5分,满分15分） 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．C 9．A 10．B 二、选词填空（每小题2分,满分10分） 11．C 12．A 13．G 14．E 15．D 三、单词拼写（每小题1分,满分8分） 16．barks 17．understanding 18．magician 19．surprising 20．interested 21．endless 22．to explore 23．discovery 四、完成句子（每小题2分,满分10分） 24． How far 25．How 26． how worked 27． looks like 28．We should keep a curious mind by asking questions and exploring 五、阅读理解（每小题2分,满分10分） 29．C 30．B 31．D 32．A 33．C 六、完形填空（每小题2分,满分12分） 34．B 35．D 36．C 37．B 38．A 39．C 七、任务型阅读（每小题2分,满分10分） 40．They lay side by side in the soil/In the soil. 41．Because she wanted to send her roots deep into the soil and stretch her sprouts through the earth above her./ Because she wanted to feel the warmth of the sun on her face and the beauty of the fresh dew on her flowers in the morning!/Because she wanted to make friends with other plants and they could grow together. 42．伸展。/延伸。/伸长。 43．The second seed./She ate the second seed. 44．If we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow us. 八、翻译（每小题3分,满分9分） 45．Teachers encourage students to stay curious because it can make learning more interesting and effective. 46．Archimedes noticed the change in water level when taking a bath, and his curiosity led him to discover the principle of buoyancy. 47．There are a lot of interesting facts about Jupiter, and one of the most amazing is that it’s much bigger than any other planet. 九、书面表达（满分16分） 48．例文 Curiosity Curiosity is like a key that opens the door to knowledge. It plays a vital role in both study and life, pushing us to explore and learn more. For example, last term, I was curious about why plants grow towards light. I asked my biology teacher, read books, and even did a small experiment. Finally, I learned it was due to “phototropism”. This experience not only helped me master the knowledge but also made me more interested in science. In short, curiosity helps us make progress and achieve success. We should always keep it alive in our hearts. 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 3·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一、语法选择（每小题1.5分,满分15分） Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was curious (好奇的). She loved to see new 1 and meet new animals. One day, she decided to explore (探索) the forest. Along the way, she met a smart owl (猫头鹰). The owl reminded Rosie 2 careful. “The forest can be a dangerous place 3 you’re careful. Some animals might hurt you,” the owl said. Rosie was brave. She thanked the owl and continued her journey. Then, she met a fox. 4 fox tried to cheat Rosie. “ 5 a beautiful meadow (草地) in the forest. Let me show you the way,” said the fox. Rosie was 6 at the fox’s words, so she followed the fox quickly. As they got close to the meadow, the fox suddenly 7 to Rosie and tried to catch her. Luckily, Rosie got away. She ran to her home as 8 as possible. The next day, Rosie didn’t stop going out. Instead, she continued to explore the forest. But this time, she was more careful. She stayed away 9 animals that seemed dangerous. She had fun in the forest and made friends with friendly monkeys. The story tells us we 10 always think carefully so that we can’t be cheated. 1．A．object B．objects C．object’s 2．A．be B．to be C．being 3．A．so that B．when C．unless 4．A．A B．An C．The 5．A．There is B．There are C．It is 6．A．exciting B．excited C．excitement 7．A．has turned B．turns C．turned 8．A．fastest B．faster C．fast 9．A．from B．against C．with 10．A．could B．should C．might 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．C 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文讲述了一只名叫罗西的兔子的冒险故事。 1．句意：她喜欢看新事物，结识新动物。 object物体，名词单数；objects物体，名词复数；object’s物体的，名词所有格。根据“She loved to see new...and meet new animals.”可知，此处指看新事物，用名词复数objects表示泛指。故选B。 2．句意：猫头鹰提醒罗西要小心。 be是，动词原形；to be是，动词不定式；being是，动名词或现在分词。根据“The owl reminded Rosie...careful.”可知，此处指提醒罗西要小心，remind sb to do sth“提醒某人做某事”，固定短语。故选B。 3．句意：除非你小心，否则森林可能是一个危险的地方。 so that以便；when当……时候；unless除非。根据“The forest can be a dangerous place...you’re careful.”可知，此处指除非小心，否则森林是危险的，用unless引导条件状语从句。故选C。 4．句意：这只狐狸试图欺骗罗西。 A一个，不定冠词，表示泛指，用于辅音音素开头的单词前；An一个，不定冠词，表示泛指，用于元音音素开头的单词前；The定冠词，表示特指。根据“Then, she met a fox...fox tried to cheat Rosie.”可知，此处指上文提到的狐狸，用定冠词the表示特指。故选C。 5．句意：森林里有一片美丽的草地。 There is有，主语为第三人称单数；There are有，主语为复数；It is它是。根据“...a beautiful meadow (草地) in the forest.”可知，此处指森林里有草地，用there be句型，且meadow为单数，用there is。故选A。 6．句意：罗西对狐狸的话感到兴奋，所以她很快跟着狐狸走了。 exciting令人兴奋的，修饰物；excited兴奋的，修饰人；excitement兴奋，名词。根据“Rosie was...at the fox’s words”可知，此处指罗西对狐狸的话感到兴奋，修饰人，用excited。故选B。 7．句意：当他们接近草地时，狐狸突然转向罗西，试图抓住她。 has turned已经转向，现在完成时；turns转向，动词第三人称单数形式；turned转向，动词过去式。根据“As they got close to the meadow, the fox suddenly...to Rosie and tried to catch her.”可知，此处指狐狸突然转向罗西，且根据“tried”可知，此处用动词过去式。故选C。 8．句意：她尽可能快地跑回家。 fastest最快地，最高级；faster更快地，比较级；fast快地，原级。根据“She ran to her home as...as possible.”可知，此处指尽可能快地跑回家，as和as中间用形容词或副词原级。故选C。 9．句意：她远离那些看起来危险的动物。 from从；against反对；with和。根据“She stayed away...animals that seemed dangerous.”可知，此处指远离危险的动物，stay away from“远离”，固定短语。故选A。 10．句意：这个故事告诉我们，我们应该总是仔细思考，这样我们就不会被骗。 could能；should应该；might可能。根据“The story tells us we...always think carefully so that we can’t be cheated.”可知，此处指我们应该仔细思考，用should表示提建议。故选B。 二、选词填空（每小题2分,满分10分） 从方框内选择合适的单词或短语填入空白处使文章完整，两项为多余选项。 A．so that    B．what    C．practise    D．cultural E．how    F．silent    G．advantages Many people make friends by writing letters. Another way to find a pen friend is to join a club. International Pen Friends started in 1967 and has over 300,000 members in different countries. Their youngest member is eight years old, and their oldest member is over eighty. Some people write to find out about life in another country. Others want to 11 their foreign languages or share their hobbies. Stamp collectors, for example, write to people in different countries 12 they can collect the stamps on the letters they receive. Most people just enjoy making friends, and they invite their pen friends to visit them. One of the biggest 13 of having a pen friend is learning about different cultures. For example, if your pen friend lives in Japan, you might learn about traditional festivals like Hanami, or 14 to write simple Japanese phrases. Similarly, you can share details about your own country’s customs, food, or famous landmarks. This 15 exchange makes the experience both fun and educational. Remember, patience and kindness are key to building a lasting friendship. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．G 14．E 15．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了通过写信或加入俱乐部找笔友的方式，阐述了有笔友的好处，比如能了解不同文化、进行文化交流等，还强调耐心和善良对建立持久友谊很关键。 11．句意：其他人想要练习他们的外语或者分享他们的爱好。根据“their foreign languages”及备选词可知，这里表示练习外语。practise“练习”；want to do sth.“想要做某事”，为固定用法，后需跟动词原形。故选C。 12．句意：例如，集邮者给不同国家的人写信，以便他们能收集收到的信上的邮票。根据“Stamp collectors, for example, write to people in different countries … they can collect the stamps on the letters they receive”及备选词可知，给不同国家的人写信的目的是为了集邮。so that“以便；为了”引导目的状语从句，符合题意。故选A。 13．句意：有笔友的最大优势之一是了解不同的文化。根据“One of the biggest … of having a pen friend”及备选词，此段在介绍有笔友的优势之一。advantages“优势；好处”符合题意。“one of+复数名词”为固定用法。故选G。 14．句意：例如，如果你的笔友住在日本，你可能会了解像花见这样的传统节日，或者如何写简单的日语短语。根据“to write simple Japanese phrases”及备选词可知，此处表示如何用日语描写。how“如何”符合题意。故选E。 15．句意：这种文化交流让这段经历既有趣又有教育意义。根据“exchange”和前文“learning about different cultures”及备选词可知，此处表示文化交流可以更进一步了解他国的文化。cultural“文化的”为形容词，作定语修饰exchange。故选D。 三、单词拼写（每小题1分,满分8分） 16．The dog (bark) at strangers to protect its owner. 【答案】barks 【详解】句意：那只狗对陌生人大叫以保护它的主人。bark“(狗) 吠”，动词；根据句意可知，此处表示习惯性或一般性的动作，使用一般现在时；主语“the dog”是第三人称单数，动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填barks。 17．Amy is lucky, because she has (understand) parents. 【答案】understanding 【详解】句意：Amy很幸运，因为她有善解人意的父母。句子中需要填入一个形容词作定语，来修饰名词parents。understand“理解”，动词，形容词为understanding“善解人意的”。故填understanding。 18．The (magic) changed the frog into a princess. 【答案】magician 【详解】句意：魔术师把青蛙变成了公主。根据句子结构，这里需要一个名词作主语。“magic” 是形容词，意为 “有魔力的”，其名词形式是 “magician” ，意为 “魔术师”。故填magician。 19．It’s hardly (surprise) that over half a million workers are having mental health problems which come from their work. 【答案】surprising 【详解】句意：超过半百万的工人遇到了来自工作的精神健康问题，这不足为奇。根据分析句子成分可知，空处需形容词作表语，主语为It，需修饰物的形容词surprising，意为“令人惊奇的”，hardly surprising意为“不足为奇的”，故填surprising。 20．She is (interest) in science and often reads science books. 【答案】interested 【详解】句意：她对科学感兴趣，经常阅读科学书籍。根据下文“often reads science books”可知，她经常阅读科学书籍，所以此处是指她对科学感兴趣；be interested in“对……感兴趣”，形容词短语，应将interest改为其形容词形式interested“感兴趣的”。故填interested。 21．The child’s (end) questions made his mother a little annoyed. 【答案】endless 【详解】句意：这个孩子没完没了的问题让他的母亲有点恼火。根据“The child’s...questions”可知，空处需填一个形容词作定语，修饰questions。endless“无止境的”，符合题意。故填endless。 22．Curiosity encourages us (explore) the unknown world. 【答案】to explore 【详解】句意：好奇心鼓励我们去探索未知的世界。encourage sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”，空处用动词不定式。故填to explore。 23．The (discover) of gravity changed people’s understanding of nature. 【答案】discovery 【详解】句意：重力的发现改变了人们对自然的理解。根据“The...of gravity”可知，空处需填一个名词，discover的名词形式为discovery“发现”。故填discovery。 四、完成句子（每小题2分,满分10分） 24．It’s about one and a half hours on foot from your home to your school. (对划线部分提问) is it from your home to your school? 【答案】 How far 【详解】句意：从你家到学校步行大约需要一个半小时。划线部分为“about one and a half hours on foot”，这里是提问从家到学校的距离有多远，用疑问词how far来提问，剩余部分变为一般疑问句语序，is提前。故填How；far。 25．It is very important to have a curious mind. (改为感叹句) important it is to have a curious mind! 【答案】How 【详解】句意：拥有一个好奇的头脑是非常重要的。根据important是形容词可知，用how引导感叹句，构成“How+形容词+主谓”结构。故填How。 26．Benjamin was naturally curious. He always thought, “How do things work?”(保持句意基本不变) Benjamin was naturally curious about things . 【答案】 how worked 【详解】句意：本杰明天生好奇。他总是在想：“事物是如何运作的？”两句可以合并为宾语从句，用how引导宾语从句，主句是一般过去时，从句的谓语动词work应用过去式，故填how；worked。 27．我们非常好奇高中生活是什么样子的。 We’re very curious about what high school life . 【答案】 looks like 【详解】根据中英文对照可知，空处可用动词短语look like“看起来像”，结合题干和语境，可知句子用一般现在时，主语是“high school life”，此时谓语动词应用三单形式。故填looks；like。 28．by / we / keep / should / asking questions / a curious mind / and / exploring   . 【答案】We should keep a curious mind by asking questions and exploring 【详解】根据所给标点可知应用陈述句的形式，分析所给单词：we为人称代词主格，作主语，首字母大写；should为情态动词，后接动词原形，与实义动词keep共同构成谓语；a curious mind为名词短语，作宾语；by为介词，后接动名词形式，asking questions和exploring为并列的动名词短语，共同作by的宾语，构成方式状语，用于说明“保持好奇心”的方法。故填We should keep a curious mind by asking questions and exploring“我们应该通过提问和探索来保持好奇心”。 五、阅读理解（每小题2分,满分10分） Curiosity in Science Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments. For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. Her work on radioactive elements not only won her two Nobel Prizes but also opened up new areas of research in nuclear physics. Another example is Isaac Newton. His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the physical world. Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements. Scientists’ curiosity about making things better, faster, or more efficient has resulted in the invention of many useful devices, from the light bulb to the computer. However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance. It may take years or even decades to find answers to complex questions. Scientists often face failures and setbacks along the way, but their curiosity keeps them going. 29．Why is curiosity important in science? A．It helps scientists win Nobel Prizes. B．It makes scientists famous. C．It drives scientists to ask questions and find answers. D．It helps scientists get rich. 30．What did Marie Curie study? A．Gravity. B．Radioactivity. C．Plants. D．Animals. 31．What did Isaac Newton’s curiosity lead to? A．The invention of the light bulb. B．The theory of relativity. C．The discovery of penicillin. D．The theory of gravity. 32．What can scientific curiosity result in? A．Technological advancements. B．More problems. C．Fewer discoveries. D．Less knowledge. 33．What is needed along with curiosity in scientific research? A．Money. B．Fame. C．Patience and perseverance. D．Luck. 【答案】29．C 30．B 31．D 32．A 33．C 【导语】本文是说明文。文章围绕“好奇心在科学领域的作用”展开，通过定义、举例 (居里夫人、牛顿的案例)、阐述影响 (推动技术进步) 及补充条件 (需要耐心和毅力)，客观解释了好奇心对科学研究的重要性。 29．细节理解题。根据第一段“Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments.”可知，好奇心促使科学家提出问题并寻找答案，这是其在科学中重要性的核心体现。故选C。 30．细节理解题。根据第二段“For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. ”可知，居里夫人研究的是放射性。故选B。 31．细节理解题。根据第三段“His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity.”可知，牛顿的好奇心促使他提出了“万有引力理论”。故选D。 32．细节理解题。根据第四段“Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements.”可知，科学领域的好奇心会带来技术进步。故选A。 33．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance.”可知，在科学研究中，除了好奇心之外，还需要耐心和毅力。故选C。 六、完形填空（每小题2分,满分12分） Amy, one of the school newspaper editors, was interviewing Ryan about his job as a professional photographer. Amy: Hi, Ryan! Thanks for talking to me today. Let’s start with a 34 question. Why did you post photos online, not in a magazine? Ryan: I knew most photographers tried to get their photos in magazines, but I wanted to 35 more people. Posting online let me meet people worldwide, hear their thoughts, and maybe travel to see them. Amy: Nice! What do you love taking photos of? Ryan: New York! I grew up here. I like showing the city, its places, people and life. Amy: Cool! What camera did you use first? Ryan: I started at nine. My early photos were mostly taken with my sister’s camera. But 36 , I used my dad’s old phone. I still remember when I used it to take my first photo. I was so happy and excited. And by the time I was twelve, photography had 37 changed my life. Amy: What happened at twelve? Ryan: I began to take photos around the whole New York city at that time. Every day, I spent plenty of time on my computer. My dad once thought I was gaming online, but in fact I was working hard to learn photography. I also started to work hard at school and got excellent marks in my school subjects. I am a whole new person. Amy: That’s amazing! Do you have any 38 to young photographers then? Ryan: Don’t choose a style just because others like it. Do what makes you happy. And don’t think you’re too young to succeed. Work hard, stay 39 like me, and you can do it. Amy: Great! Thanks, Ryan! 34．A．famous B．simple C．daily D．similar 35．A．look after B．know about C．get on with D．communicate with 36．A．at once B．in the end C．before that D．until now 37．A．badly B．completely C．suddenly D．easily 38．A．advice B．praise C．choices D．explanations 39．A．out of danger B．in good health C．full of energy D．happy all the time 【答案】34．B 35．D 36．C 37．B 38．A 39．C 【导语】本文主要讲述校报编辑艾米对摄影师瑞安的采访，内容包括瑞安在线发布照片的原因、拍摄喜好、摄影经历及给年轻摄影师的建议。 34．句意：咱们从一个简单的问题开始吧。 famous著名的；simple简单的；daily日常的；similar相似的。根据“Let’s start...not in a magazine?”可知，采访开头用简单问题切入合理，simple符合语境。故选B。 35．句意：我知道大多数摄影师都努力让自己的照片登上杂志，但我想和更多人交流。 look after照顾；know about了解；get on with和……相处；communicate with和……交流。根据“Posting online let...travel to see them.”可知，是想和更多人交流，communicate with符合语境。故选D。 36．句意：但在那之前，我用的是爸爸的旧手机。 at once立刻；in the end最后；before that在那之前；until now直到现在。根据“My early photos were...dad’s old phone.”可知，是说在使用姐姐相机之前的情况，before that符合语境。故选C。 37．句意：到我十二岁的时候，摄影彻底改变了我的生活。 badly糟糕地；completely彻底地；suddenly突然地；easily容易地。根据“And by the time I...changed my life.”及后文描述可知，摄影对生活产生彻底改变，completely符合语境。故选B。 38．句意：那你对年轻的摄影师们有什么建议吗？ advice建议；praise赞扬；choices选择；explanations解释。根据“Do you have...young photographers then?”及瑞安回应的内容可知，是问给年轻摄影师的建议，advice符合语境。故选A。 39．句意：努力奋斗，像我一样保持精力充沛，你就能做到（成功）。 out of danger脱离危险；in good health健康；full of energy精力充沛；happy all the time一直开心。根据“Work hard...you can do it.”可知，是鼓励保持积极状态，full of energy符合语境 。故选C。 七、任务型阅读（每小题2分,满分10分） Two seeds（种子）lay side by side in the soil（土壤）. The first seed said, “I want to grow! I want to send my roots（根）deep into the soil, and stretch my sprouts（新芽）through the earth above me. I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the beauty of the fresh dew（露水）on my flowers in the morning! I want to make friends with other plants and we can grow together.” So she grew. However, she found that the other seed did nothing. She was curious（好奇）and asked, “Don’t you want to come out and see?” The other seed said, “I am afraid. If I send my roots into the ground below, I don’t know what I will meet in the dark. If I push my way through the hard soil above me, I might hurt my sprouts. And if I open my flowers, a naughty（顽皮的）child might pull me out of the ground. No, it is much better for me to wait until it is safe.” The first seed didn’t know what to say. The second seed sat there silently. A hen was walking nearby and looking for food. She found the second seed and ate it. Like this seed, if we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow（吞掉）us. 40．Where did the two seeds lie side by side? . 41．Why did the first seed want to grow? (答出一点即可) . 42．What does the underlined word “stretch” mean in Chinese? . 43．What did the hen eat? . 44．What can you learn from the story? . 【答案】40．They lay side by side in the soil/In the soil. 41．Because she wanted to send her roots deep into the soil and stretch her sprouts through the earth above her./ Because she wanted to feel the warmth of the sun on her face and the beauty of the fresh dew on her flowers in the morning!/Because she wanted to make friends with other plants and they could grow together. 42．伸展。/延伸。/伸长。 43．The second seed./She ate the second seed. 44．If we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow us. 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事。主要通过两个种子对待冒险的不同态度与行为，造成了不同的人生结局来告诉我们，如果我们不冒险生长，生命可能会吞下我们。 40．根据第一段“Two seeds（种子）lay side by side in the soil（土壤）”可知，两个种子在土壤里相互依偎在一起。故填They lay side by side in the soil/In the soil. 41．根据第一段“I want to send my roots（根）deep into the soil, and stretch my sprouts（新芽）through the earth above me. I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the beauty of the fresh dew（露水）on my flowers in the morning! I want to make friends with other plants and we can grow together.”可知，第一个种子想长大的原因有它想生根发芽露出地面，它想感受阳光和露水，它想与其他植物交朋友，一起生长。故填Because she wanted to send her roots deep into the soil and stretch her sprouts through the earth above her. /Because she wanted to feel the warmth of the sun on her face and the beauty of the fresh dew on her flowers in the morning!/Because she wanted to make friends with other plants and they could grow together. 42．根据第一段“ I want to send my roots（根）deep into the soil, and stretch my sprouts（新芽）through the earth above me.”可知，它想深扎根于土中，延伸新芽冲出地面。故填伸展。/延伸。/伸长。 43．根据第二段“She found the second seed and ate it.”可知，她吃掉了第二个种子。故填The second seed./She ate the second seed. 44．根据最后一句“ if we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow（吞掉）us.”可知，如果我们不冒险生长，生命可能会吞下我们。故填If we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow us. 八、翻译（每小题3分,满分9分） 45．老师鼓励学生保持好奇心，因为它能让学习变得更有趣、更有效。（汉译英）   【答案】Teachers encourage students to stay curious because it can make learning more interesting and effective. 【详解】根据汉语提示可知，句子阐述一般性事实，用一般现在时。“老师”是“Teachers”，作主语，为名词复数，其后谓语动词用原形；“鼓励某人做某事”常用“encourage sb. to do sth.”，“学生”是“students”；“保持好奇心”是“stay curious”；“因为”用“because”引导原因状语从句；“它”指代“好奇心”，用“it”；“能”是“can”，后接动词原形；“使学习变得……”是“make learning...”，“更有趣、更有效”用形容词比较级“more interesting and effective” 。故填Teachers encourage students to stay curious because it can make learning more interesting and effective. 46．阿基米德在洗澡时注意到水位变化，他的好奇心让他发现了浮力原理。 （汉译英） 【答案】Archimedes noticed the change in water level when taking a bath, and his curiosity led him to discover the principle of buoyancy. 【详解】阿基米德：Archimedes，主语；在洗澡时：when taking a bath，时间状语从句；注意到：noticed，此处谓语动词用过去式；水位变化：the change in water level；前半句为Archimedes noticed the change in water level when taking a bath；他的好奇心：his curiosity，主语；让：lead，lead sb. to do sth.“导致某人做某事”，此处为一般过去时，lead的过去式是led；他：him，动词后用宾格形式；发现了：discover，此处用不定式形式to discover；浮力原理：the principle of buoyancy；后半句为his curiosity led him to discover the principle of buoyancy；两个并列句之间需用and连接。故填Archimedes noticed the change in water level when taking a bath, and his curiosity led him to discover the principle of buoyancy. 47．关于木星有许多有趣的事实，最令人惊叹的是它比任何其他行星都要大得多。 【答案】There are a lot of interesting facts about Jupiter, and one of the most amazing is that it’s much bigger than any other planet. 【详解】根据题干可知，句子为and连接的两个并列句；前半部分采用there be句型“某地/某事物存在某种情况”，there位于句首，首字母要大写；句子陈述现在的情况，时态应用一般现在时；且主语a lot of interesting facts“有许多有趣的事实”为复数；be动词应用are；about Jupiter“关于木星”，介词短语，作后置定语，修饰“interesting facts”；and“和，又”，连接并列句，承接前半部分的 “许多事实”，引出 “最令人惊叹的事实”；one of the most amazing“最令人惊叹的事实”，因前文已出现过“interesting facts”，这里省略重复名词“facts”，其中the most amazing“最令人惊叹的”为形容词最高级；that it’s much bigger than any other planet“它比任何其他行星都要大得多”，为that引导的表语从句，作系动词“is”的表语，其中any other planet“任何其他行星”，排除木星自身，符合“比较级+ any other +名词单数”的语法规则。故填There are a lot of interesting facts about Jupiter, and one of the most amazing is that it’s much bigger than any other planet. 九、书面表达（满分16分） 48．好奇心 (curiosity) 在我们的学习和生活中起着重要的作用。请以“Curiosity”为题，写一篇英语短文，谈谈好奇心的重要性，并举例说明好奇心是如何帮助你或他人取得进步或获得成功的。 要求： 1. 包含所给要点，可适当发挥； 2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范； 3. 词数：80词左右。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Curiosity Curiosity is like a key that opens the door to knowledge. It plays a vital role in both study and life, pushing us to explore and learn more. For example, last term, I was curious about why plants grow towards light. I asked my biology teacher, read books, and even did a small experiment. Finally, I learned it was due to “phototropism”. This experience not only helped me master the knowledge but also made me more interested in science. In short, curiosity helps us make progress and achieve success. We should always keep it alive in our hearts. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇话题作文； ②时态：时态主要为“一般过去时”； ③提示：文章应该包括所有提示要点，要适当补充，使文章内容充实；行文时多用第一人称，尽量多使用短语和句型；写作中适当使用连接词，使行文连贯、顺畅。 [写作步骤] 第一步，通过比喻引入主题，强调好奇心在学习和生活中的关键作用； 第二步，用个人经历证明好奇心的实际价值，展示其如何促进学习； 第三步，总结好奇心对个人成长的作用，并呼吁行动。 [亮点词汇] ①in short 总之 ②play a role in 在……起作用 [高分句型] ①For example, last term, I was curious about why plants grow towards light. (宾语从句) ②Curiosity is like a key that opens the door to knowledge. (that引导的限制性定语从句) 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2025-2026学年八年级上册英语单元测试 Unit 3·提升卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一、语法选择（每小题1.5分,满分15分） Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was curious (好奇的). She loved to see new 1 and meet new animals. One day, she decided to explore (探索) the forest. Along the way, she met a smart owl (猫头鹰). The owl reminded Rosie 2 careful. “The forest can be a dangerous place 3 you’re careful. Some animals might hurt you,” the owl said. Rosie was brave. She thanked the owl and continued her journey. Then, she met a fox. 4 fox tried to cheat Rosie. “ 5 a beautiful meadow (草地) in the forest. Let me show you the way,” said the fox. Rosie was 6 at the fox’s words, so she followed the fox quickly. As they got close to the meadow, the fox suddenly 7 to Rosie and tried to catch her. Luckily, Rosie got away. She ran to her home as 8 as possible. The next day, Rosie didn’t stop going out. Instead, she continued to explore the forest. But this time, she was more careful. She stayed away 9 animals that seemed dangerous. She had fun in the forest and made friends with friendly monkeys. The story tells us we 10 always think carefully so that we can’t be cheated. 1．A．object B．objects C．object’s 2．A．be B．to be C．being 3．A．so that B．when C．unless 4．A．A B．An C．The 5．A．There is B．There are C．It is 6．A．exciting B．excited C．excitement 7．A．has turned B．turns C．turned 8．A．fastest B．faster C．fast 9．A．from B．against C．with 10．A．could B．should C．might 二、选词填空（每小题2分,满分10分） 从方框内选择合适的单词或短语填入空白处使文章完整，两项为多余选项。 A．so that    B．what    C．practise    D．cultural E．how    F．silent    G．advantages Many people make friends by writing letters. Another way to find a pen friend is to join a club. International Pen Friends started in 1967 and has over 300,000 members in different countries. Their youngest member is eight years old, and their oldest member is over eighty. Some people write to find out about life in another country. Others want to 11 their foreign languages or share their hobbies. Stamp collectors, for example, write to people in different countries 12 they can collect the stamps on the letters they receive. Most people just enjoy making friends, and they invite their pen friends to visit them. One of the biggest 13 of having a pen friend is learning about different cultures. For example, if your pen friend lives in Japan, you might learn about traditional festivals like Hanami, or 14 to write simple Japanese phrases. Similarly, you can share details about your own country’s customs, food, or famous landmarks. This 15 exchange makes the experience both fun and educational. Remember, patience and kindness are key to building a lasting friendship. 三、单词拼写（每小题1分,满分8分） 16．The dog (bark) at strangers to protect its owner. 17．Amy is lucky, because she has (understand) parents. 18．The (magic) changed the frog into a princess. 19．It’s hardly (surprise) that over half a million workers are having mental health problems which come from their work. 20．She is (interest) in science and often reads science books. 21．The child’s (end) questions made his mother a little annoyed. 22．Curiosity encourages us (explore) the unknown world. 23．The (discover) of gravity changed people’s understanding of nature. 四、完成句子（每小题2分,满分10分） 24．It’s about one and a half hours on foot from your home to your school. (对划线部分提问) is it from your home to your school? 25．It is very important to have a curious mind. (改为感叹句) important it is to have a curious mind! 26．Benjamin was naturally curious. He always thought, “How do things work?”(保持句意基本不变) Benjamin was naturally curious about things . 27．我们非常好奇高中生活是什么样子的。 We’re very curious about what high school life . 28．by / we / keep / should / asking questions / a curious mind / and / exploring   . 五、阅读理解（每小题2分,满分10分） Curiosity in Science Curiosity plays a crucial role in the field of science. Scientists are driven by their curiosity to ask questions about the natural world and find answers through research and experiments. For instance, Marie Curie was curious about radioactivity. She spent years studying the phenomenon and made groundbreaking discoveries. Her work on radioactive elements not only won her two Nobel Prizes but also opened up new areas of research in nuclear physics. Another example is Isaac Newton. His curiosity about why apples fall from trees led him to develop the theory of gravity. This simple question changed the way we understand the physical world. Curiosity in science also leads to technological advancements. Scientists’ curiosity about making things better, faster, or more efficient has resulted in the invention of many useful devices, from the light bulb to the computer. However, scientific curiosity requires patience and perseverance. It may take years or even decades to find answers to complex questions. Scientists often face failures and setbacks along the way, but their curiosity keeps them going. 29．Why is curiosity important in science? A．It helps scientists win Nobel Prizes. B．It makes scientists famous. C．It drives scientists to ask questions and find answers. D．It helps scientists get rich. 30．What did Marie Curie study? A．Gravity. B．Radioactivity. C．Plants. D．Animals. 31．What did Isaac Newton’s curiosity lead to? A．The invention of the light bulb. B．The theory of relativity. C．The discovery of penicillin. D．The theory of gravity. 32．What can scientific curiosity result in? A．Technological advancements. B．More problems. C．Fewer discoveries. D．Less knowledge. 33．What is needed along with curiosity in scientific research? A．Money. B．Fame. C．Patience and perseverance. D．Luck. 六、完形填空（每小题2分,满分12分） Amy, one of the school newspaper editors, was interviewing Ryan about his job as a professional photographer. Amy: Hi, Ryan! Thanks for talking to me today. Let’s start with a 34 question. Why did you post photos online, not in a magazine? Ryan: I knew most photographers tried to get their photos in magazines, but I wanted to 35 more people. Posting online let me meet people worldwide, hear their thoughts, and maybe travel to see them. Amy: Nice! What do you love taking photos of? Ryan: New York! I grew up here. I like showing the city, its places, people and life. Amy: Cool! What camera did you use first? Ryan: I started at nine. My early photos were mostly taken with my sister’s camera. But 36 , I used my dad’s old phone. I still remember when I used it to take my first photo. I was so happy and excited. And by the time I was twelve, photography had 37 changed my life. Amy: What happened at twelve? Ryan: I began to take photos around the whole New York city at that time. Every day, I spent plenty of time on my computer. My dad once thought I was gaming online, but in fact I was working hard to learn photography. I also started to work hard at school and got excellent marks in my school subjects. I am a whole new person. Amy: That’s amazing! Do you have any 38 to young photographers then? Ryan: Don’t choose a style just because others like it. Do what makes you happy. And don’t think you’re too young to succeed. Work hard, stay 39 like me, and you can do it. Amy: Great! Thanks, Ryan! 34．A．famous B．simple C．daily D．similar 35．A．look after B．know about C．get on with D．communicate with 36．A．at once B．in the end C．before that D．until now 37．A．badly B．completely C．suddenly D．easily 38．A．advice B．praise C．choices D．explanations 39．A．out of danger B．in good health C．full of energy D．happy all the time 七、任务型阅读（每小题2分,满分10分） Two seeds（种子）lay side by side in the soil（土壤）. The first seed said, “I want to grow! I want to send my roots（根）deep into the soil, and stretch my sprouts（新芽）through the earth above me. I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the beauty of the fresh dew（露水）on my flowers in the morning! I want to make friends with other plants and we can grow together.” So she grew. However, she found that the other seed did nothing. She was curious（好奇）and asked, “Don’t you want to come out and see?” The other seed said, “I am afraid. If I send my roots into the ground below, I don’t know what I will meet in the dark. If I push my way through the hard soil above me, I might hurt my sprouts. And if I open my flowers, a naughty（顽皮的）child might pull me out of the ground. No, it is much better for me to wait until it is safe.” The first seed didn’t know what to say. The second seed sat there silently. A hen was walking nearby and looking for food. She found the second seed and ate it. Like this seed, if we do not take risks in order to grow, life may swallow（吞掉）us. 40．Where did the two seeds lie side by side? . 41．Why did the first seed want to grow? (答出一点即可) . 42．What does the underlined word “stretch” mean in Chinese? . 43．What did the hen eat? . 44．What can you learn from the story? . 八、翻译（每小题3分,满分9分） 45．老师鼓励学生保持好奇心，因为它能让学习变得更有趣、更有效。（汉译英）   46．阿基米德在洗澡时注意到水位变化，他的好奇心让他发现了浮力原理。 （汉译英） 47．关于木星有许多有趣的事实，最令人惊叹的是它比任何其他行星都要大得多。 九、书面表达（满分16分） 48．好奇心 (curiosity) 在我们的学习和生活中起着重要的作用。请以“Curiosity”为题，写一篇英语短文，谈谈好奇心的重要性，并举例说明好奇心是如何帮助你或他人取得进步或获得成功的。 要求： 1. 包含所给要点，可适当发挥； 2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范； 3. 词数：80词左右。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共6页） 试题 第4页（共6页） 试题 第1页（共6页） 试题 第2页（共6页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$