Unit4 单元练习卷-2025-2026学年译林版（2024）英语八年级上册

8AUnit4 单元练习卷 一、单项选择（共15分）） (　　) 1. Before making a dress, you’d better choose the right ________, because comfortable material is important. A. cloth B. clothing C. thread D. pattern (　　) 2. You should ______ the truth instead of telling a tie. A. tell B. telling C.to tell D. told (　　) 3. —Excuse me, but do you mind my taking the seat? —______, It’s only for the elderly. A. All right B. You’d better not C.I hope not D. Why not (　　) 4. _______sure to turn off the gas after cooking, or it is very dangerous. A. Make B. To make C. Making D. Be making (　　) 5.We can’t add un to _________to give it the opposite meaning. A. interesting B. important C. correct D. comfortable (　　) 6. Daniel, can you help me ______the map of China on the wall. A. put up B. put away C. put on D. put in (　　) 7.– Simon, can you tell me how to make the toy train run? –Why not read the ______ yourself? I’m so busy with my work now. A. information B. language C. instructions D. advertisements (　　) 8.There are too many things. Let’s________ before supper. A. tidy it up B. pick it up C. pick them up D. tidy them up (　　) 9. —It takes time to do a DIY job sometimes. —I agree. I'm not a big fan of DIY because I am______. A. untidy B. inactive C. impatient D. unusual (　　) 10. Not only my friends but also I_ ______crazy about taking DIY courses now. A.be B.is C. am D. are (　　) 11. Pass the _______to me, Millie. I’d like to cut the paper into halves. A. brush B. glue C. tape D. scissors (　　) 12. I find it ________to work out this problem. You needn’t go to the teacher. A. really hard B. easy enough C. easily enough D. hard enough (　　) 13.What about ______ a picture of an animal and sticking it on the poster? A. cutting out B. putting out C. looking out D. finding out (　　) 14. —My sister shows great love in DIY because she thinks it is ______ A.boring B. amazing C. tiring D. expensive (　　) 15. Remember to read them slowly and carefully. A. Ok, I will B. Sorry, I can’t C. Ok, I do D. Sorry, I won’t. 二、完形填空（共10分） Last month, our science teacher told us a special project. We were all excited because it was a___ 1__ to show our creativity. The task was to build a birdhouse using materials we could find around us. At first, I was a bit ___2___. I had no idea where to start. But then I remembered some old wooden boards in our garage(车库). I decided to use them as the main material for my birdhouse. I started by___ 3__ the boards into the right size. It was not easy. The saw（锯子）was a bit __4___ to hold, and I was worried about cutting my fingers. But with a little patience, I managed to get all the pieces I needed. Next came the ___5___ part – putting the pieces together. I used some nails（钉子）and a hammer(锤子). Hammering the nails was harder than I thought. The nails often bent, and I had to start over several times. I was about to __6___ when my father came to help. He showed me some tips on how to hammer nails ___7__. Finally, my birdhouse was ready. It didn't look as __8____ as some of my classmates', but it was mine. I painted it with some bright colors to make it more___ 9___ for the birds. When I brought it to school, our teacher was very __10___. She said my birdhouse was not only creative but also showed great effort. This project taught me that with patience and a little help, I could achieve anything. (　　)1. A. plan B. chance C. rule D. problem (　　)2. A. excited B. angry C. lost D. happy (　　)3. A. cutting B. buying C. finding D. drawing (　　)4. A. light B. easy C. heavy D. short (　　)5. A. easiest B. best C. most difficult D. most interesting (　　)6. A. give up B. give away C. give out D. give back (　　)7. A. quickly B. carefully C. loudly D. quietly (　　)8. A. small B. big C. perfect D. strong (　　)9. A. comfortable B. lovely C. expensive D. useful (　　)10. A. sad B. worried C. afraid D. pleased 三、阅读理解（共20分） A DIY is not just for adults! Kids can also enjoy the fun of DIY. There are many DIY projects that are perfect for kids. One great DIY project for kids is making a bird feeder. All you need is a plastic bottle, some thread, and birdseed（鸟食）. First, cut the plastic bottle in half. Then, make holes in the sides of the bottom part of the bottle. Thread the thread through the holes and tie it to form a hanger（衣架）. Finally, fill the bottle with birdseed. Hang your bird feeder outside and watch the birds come to visit! Another fun DIY project for kids is creating a picture frame(边框). You can use old cardboard, colored paper, and some decorations like stickers or glitter(闪光物). Cut the cardboard into the shape of a frame. Cover the cardboard with colored paper. Then, decorate the frame with stickers or glitter. You can put your favorite photo in the frame and put it in your room. DIY projects for kids can not only be fun but also help them develop their creativity and problem - solving skills. So, encourage your kids to try some DIY projects today! (　　) 1.What materials are needed to make the bird feeder in the article? A. A glass, thread, and rice B. A plastic bottle, glue, and birdseed C. A plastic bottle, thread, and birdseed D. A paper cup, frame, and hanger (　　) 2.What is the second step when making the picture frame? A. Cutting the cardboard into a frame shape B. Decorating the frame with stickers or glitter C. Covering the cardboard with colored paper D. Putting a favorite photo into the frame (　　) 3.Why does the author mention DIY projects for kids? A. To show that kids are better at DIY than adults B. To say how DIY can develop kids’ skills C. To make DIY materials sell better in stores D. To tell the difference from bird feeders and picture frames (　　) 4. According to the article, which DIY project is most similar to the bird feeder in using everyday objects? A. Making a can to put pencil in from an old tin can B. Building a treehouse with wooden boards C. Painting a picture with oil paints D. making a scarf with expensive wool (　　) 5. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this article? A. To know that DIY is too dangerous for young kids B. To encourage parents to do DIY projects with their kids C. To show that only simple DIY projects are suitable for kids D. To talk about the difficulty of different DIY activities B “I want a mobile phone!” said Lisa. “I’m sure you do,” said her dad. “No, Dad. You don’t understand. I really, really, really want a mobile phone.” “And I really, really, really want a boat. It’s not going to happen.” Lisa and her dad were stuck in traffic. It seemed that it’s always the case. When he took her to school in the morning — traffic. When he picked her up in the afternoon — traffic. Go to the supermarket, a birthday party, and what felt like ten hours of traffic was what they got. Lisa was bored. When she was bored, she wanted things. Right now, she wanted a mobile phone. She wasn’t sure if her dad understood that. She would have to tell him again. “I WANT A MOBILE PHONE.” “NO .” “What if I got trapped(被困) in a cave(山洞)?” “What?” asked her dad, trying not to laugh. “What if I had a dog and the dog ran away, and I had to run after it. What if the dog ran into a cave, and I ran after the dog. In the cave there was a bear, and the bear trapped me, and …” “And then you were trapped in the cave.” “Yes. It’s a mother bear. She will eat me if I don’t have a mobile phone to call for help.” “If it’s a mother bear, you can use her phone. Everyone knows mums always carry phones.” Dad was laughing as he said this. Lisa didn’t think it was very funny. Now she was angry. “If I had a mobile phone, I could play games on it!” “If I had a boat, I could eat beef on it. That doesn’t mean I’m getting one.” “No, but I mean if I could play games, I wouldn’t be so bored when we were in traffic. I wouldn’t trouble you!” “I don’t mind being troubled. I like talking to you.” “Then I won’t say anything at all!” Dad smiled quietly to himself. “I’m going to call Mum to let her know we’ll be late.” He reached into his pocket. “Oh! My battery’s dead.” “You know…if I had a mobile phone, I could call Mum,” said Lisa. “Nice try.” Lisa smiled. She wasn’t getting a phone, but she knew she was right, and that was almost as good. ( )6.What happened to Lisa and her dad? A. They lost their way. B. Their car broke down. C. They were trapped in traffic. D. They couldn’t find their dog. ( )7.Why did Lisa talk about being trapped in a cave? A. She wanted to play there. B. Her dad didn’t pay attention to her. C. She had a good imagination. D. She needed a mobile phone. ( )8.What does the underlined word “one” refer to? A. a mobile phone B. a boat C. a piece of beef D. a game ( )9.Which of the following is the reason why Lisa was angry.? A. She and her dad were stuck in traffic. B. She would get home late today. C. Dad was making fun of her. D. Dad liked talking to her. ( )10.How did Lisa feel at the end of the story? A. Calm. B. Worried. C. Excited. D. Bored. 四、单词拼写（共8分） 1. He didn’t answer me. ____________(反而) he just smiled at me . 2.If your work is____________ (完成), you can hand it in and wait for the result. 3. When I ___________ (几乎)finished writing my letter, suddenly my house had a power cut. 4. My brother is really a ______ (天生) artist. From a young age he showed great interest in painting. 5. It seemed __________ (possible) to finish such difficult work in such a short time then! 6. Jack’s room is really __________(tidy) for tools are lying all over the floor. 7.I was ___________ (surprise) to see him in the music club because I thought he disliked music. 8 It is ___________ (danger) to leave your baby at home alone. . 五、动词填空（8分） 1. Let’s put the fruit in the fridge____________ (keep) it fresh. 2. You’d better ____________ (make) a plan before you start the work. 3.Keep quiet! The managers _____________ (have) an important meeting. 4. The football match_____________ (take) place in our school last week. 5. ____________ (not forget ) to turn off the lights when you leave the room, will you? 6.I’m sure the pet dog ___________ (fill) your future with pleasure. 7.It won’t take a long time ____________ (find) any place in the world with the help of online maps. 8.His little brother was so crazy about ___________(paint)everywhere that his house was in a mess. 六、完成句子(9分) 1为什么他现在似乎很迷恋做月饼？ Why does he seem _____________________________mooncakes? 2. 我到家发现我的房间乱得一塌糊涂。 I arrived home to find my room _______________________________. 3.她在这个城市生活了多年，所以对这里非常熟悉。 Now she _________________________ the city since she has lived here for years. 4.她那上面有着粉红玫瑰的连衣裙引起了我们的注意。 Her beautiful dress with some pink roses_________________________________. 5.我表哥曾经试着在他卧室安装一盏更明亮的灯。 Once, my cousin __________________________________________light in his bedroom. 6. 昨天晚上，在我张贴一幅画时，整个屋子突然停电了。 _____________________________________suddenly when I was putting up a picture last night. 七、回答问题（10分） More and more people around the world understand, accept and love Chinese music now. Recently, 200 foreign students have learned Chinese music, and brought what they’ve learnt to others. A British student even formed a Chinese folk music band (乐队) with his classmates. “Music has brought people from different cultures closer. I believe Chinese music belongs to the world,” he said. They have learnt the xiao, zhongruan and yangqin for three years. Feng Gong, an artist, said that he was encouraged by President Xi Jinping’s words. President Xi called on artists to listen to the voice of the times. Feng and his team have had many activities in poor areas, and they have felt people’s love for culture and art. People need art. Art also needs people. Artists should work closely with people to feel their joy and sadness, in order to create works that are close to real life. 1．How many foreign students have learned Chinese music recently? 2．Who formed a Chinese folk music band? 3．What did President Xi call on artists to do? 4．Where have Feng and his team had many activities? 5．Does art need people? Why? 八、书面表达（满分20分） 假如你是李华，你们学校最近组织了以“Hands-on fun为主题的手工制作活动”，你的英国笔友David对这个活动很感兴趣，他想了解你的活动经历。请根据以下要点提示，给他写一封电子邮件。 要点提示： 1. What did you do in the activity? 2. Why did you choose to do it? 3. What were your steps about doing it? 4. How did you feel after finishing it? 要求：. 包含所有要点内容，可当发挥； 语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯； 词数：90- 100词。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear David, I'm glad to hear that you are interested in the activity themed hands-on fun. I'd like to share my recent experience with you. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'm looking forward to hearing about your stories about hands-on fun. Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $