Unit4 B卷任务型阅读分层训练 - 四川省成都市 2025-2026学年人教版（2024）八年级英语上册

专题 04 任务型阅读 unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 【基础训练】 【难度等级】★★★ 一、任务型阅读 根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，计 10 分） Whether (无论) you are a dog person or a cat person, did you notice how different dogs look compared with cats? Cats have different sizes, different colors, different fur patterns, and different head shapes. However, they still all look like members of the same kind. There are fewer differences among cats compared with dogs. Corgis are short-legged, with long and strong bodies. Greyhounds are tall, thin and fit, and leggy. Mastiffs are short-haired fighters that can weigh over 45 kilograms. Why are there such huge differences among dogs? And why are cats so much more similar? Well, it's all because of their jobs. Both cats and dogs began living with humans long before there were different breeds (品种). Historical records show that dog domestication (驯化) first appeared about 15,000 years ago. And cats' domestication happened about 10,000 years ago. As time went on, people realized that dogs could do different jobs. For certain needs, people began shaping dogs differently. They picked two dogs with the traits (特点) they loved and let them "start a family." Over generations (代), these chosen traits became stronger. For example, herding goats (放牧山羊) in mountain areas needed a different type of dog from herding sheep on farms. Cats, however, did a perfect job in their shapes and sizes. So their owners didn't need to change them too much. 1,.What are the differences in cats according to the second paragraph? _________________________________________________________ 2. What causes dogs to be so different? _________________________________________________________ 3. How long was the time gap(m) between the domestication of cats and dogs? _________________________________________________________ 4. Why didn't people change cats too much according to the last paragraph? _________________________________________________________ 5. If you are a dog person, what do you want your dog to be like? _________________________________________________________ 【难度等级】★★★ 二、根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分) How much do you know about whales, a kind of fantastic animals? They are huge, beautiful, and interesting animals on Earth. Are they fish? Although they look like fish and their homes are in the sea, in fact, they aren't fish. Let's learn more about them. It's amazing to think how big whales are. Blue whales are the largest among all kinds of whales. They are also the biggest animals on Earth. Some of them are more than 33 meters long, and each of them weighs about 150 - 180 tons. A blue whale is even heavier than 24 elephants. A new baby blue whale weighs as much as a big elephant. The blue whale also has the largest heart in the world. It can be as heavy as 180 kg. Whales feed on sea life. Some whales eat seals and fish. Another interesting fact is that whales must come to the surface of the water to take in air. So they often jump out of the water. Though whales need to take in air, they can't stay on beaches for a long time. Beaches are not safe places for them. They need to stay in the sea. For whales, the mistake of landing on beaches is dangerous. They may lose their lives. Some kinds of whales are in danger because people catch them for meat, fat, and oil. Whale parts are sold to make things like candles and soap. We should try our best to protect whales. Stopping the killing of whales and fighting ocean pollution are two useful ways to protect them. When you see a whale on the beach, try to save it. 1. Why does the writer ask some questions at the beginning? _________________________________________________________ 2. What facts about whales does the writer share in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4? _________________________________________________________ 3. For what reasons are whales in danger from the last paragraph? ① _________________________________________________________ ② _________________________________________________________ 4.How are whales connected with humans? _________________________________________________________ 5.According to the last paragraph, what would you like to do to protect whales? _________________________________________________________ 【难度等级】★★★ 三、任务型阅读。根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分) As a tree surgeon (树木修整专家), Jeffrey Watson can treat trees quickly. But he can do more than that. He can skillfully turn wood into amazing pieces of artworks, from animals to historical carvings (雕刻品). Art plays an important part in Jeffrey's life as his mum is a great painter. Jeffrey studied art and drama at first, but as a lover of the outdoors, he later became a tree surgeon. When he was working, he soon showed an interest in wood carving. He started with small projects: a tiny chair and some wooden mushrooms. Then he moved on to more elaborate (精巧的) things, like a bird. “Once, a tree fell down at a school, and they wanted someone to turn it into an artwork,” he said. “I gave it a try and carved a squirrel. It turned out so well that the school asked me to make another carving not long after.” Soon, more people began to notice Jeffrey's artworks. They started to ask him to make special wooden carvings for them. He practiced a lot, and his skills improved a lot. Later, he got so many orders that he finally made wood carving his job. Now, Jeffrey spends most of his time on carving. Wildlife is a common subject in his works. He works fast, and he can finish a carving for sale in just 30 minutes. Jeffrey loves wood carving because it is a process of creating art. His smart creations are popular across the UK. He often appears on TV and travels around the country to show his artworks. 1.What was Jeffrey Watson's main job in the beginning? _________________________________________________________ 2.How did the school like Jeffrey's artwork? _________________________________________________________ 3.Why does Jeffrey focus on wood carvings now? _________________________________________________________ 4.What can we often see in Jeffrey's artworks? _________________________________________________________ 5.What can we learn from Jeffrey? Give the reason. (about 20 words) _________________________________________________________ 【难度等级】★★★ 四、任务型阅读 根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分） You know that funny emoji? A small animal stands up straight, paws down, eyes wide open, looking like it has no idea what is happening. That is the meerkat. They're smart and hard-working animals. Meerkats live in southern Africa. They live in big groups of 20 to 50 meerkats, like one big family. One special female (雌性) guides the group and gives birth to babies. Other meerkats help take care of the young, find food, and keep everyone safe. One of their most amazing jobs is being guards (卫兵). While the group looks for food, some meerkats take turns to stand on a rock, using their tails to help stay up. Dark marks around their eyes work like sunglasses, helping them see danger far away. If they see different dangers, they make different loud sounds. Some calls tell all to run and hide (藏) under the ground, while others may remind the group to fight back. This teamwork keeps them safe. However, care doesn’t stop there. After babies are born, the whole group helps. Some meerkats act as babysitters (保姆). Others are teachers. They catch scorpions and remove the stingers in front of the young. This way, the little ones learn how to eat scorpions in a safe way. Everyone has a job, and together, they can live in dry grasslands and deserts (沙漠). 1.Where do meerkats live? _________________________________________________________ 2.What helps meerkats see danger far away? _________________________________________________________ 3.What do meerkats' calls tell the group to do? _________________________________________________________ 4.Why do meerkats remove scorpion stingers before the young in Paragraph 4? _________________________________________________________ 5.What can we learn from meerkats? _________________________________________________________ 【名校真题】 【难度等级】★★★★ 一、任务型阅读 根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分） （石室联中） Huangguoshu Waterfall, about 120 km southwest of Guiyang, is the largest waterfall in Asia and the third largest waterfall in the world. It is far more than a waterfall because it is a huge waterfall group with 18 waterfalls. All the waterfalls make up a great "family".Most people like to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall with a Guiyang tour for 4 to 6 days to enjoy more about Guizhou. However, do you know how to get to Huangguoshu Waterfall from Guiyang? There are 3 ways for visitors to get there from Guiyang: by high-speed train, by bus or by car. And here is more information for you. The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is from May to October, especially in the rainy season from June to August (summer). When coming close to the 67-meter-high waterfall, you can clearly see the huge water flowing down and hear the roaring sound just like ten thousand horses running ahead. Spring (March to May) and winter (December to next February) are the dry seasons when Huangguoshu Waterfall flows slowly, like a girl playing music beautifully. Autumn (September to November) brings you another different feeling. The water is not so wide as that in summer. The plants around Huangguoshu Waterfall are together like colorful and beautiful paintings. 1.Where is Huangguoshu Waterfall? _________________________________________________________ 2.How long does it take at least from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall? _________________________________________________________ 3.What does the underlined word “roaring” mean in English? _________________________________________________________ 4.Why does Huangguoshu Waterfall flow slowly in winter and spring? _________________________________________________________ 5.Which season would you like to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall and why? _________________________________________________________ 【难度等级】★★★ 二、任务型阅读根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分）（实外） Prairie dogs (草原犬鼠) are not true dogs at all. They are not big animals, only about the size of a rabbit. You can see them in highland and cold places, like the west of Sichuan. Although they are not dogs, they bark (叫) like dogs. They get the name from their dog-like barking sound. Like humans, prairie dogs live with their family. When young babies are born, both dad and mum play a role in taking care of them. Those in the same group work, play and sleep together, like building their burrows (洞穴) and lying in the sun. Each group lives in its own burrows. Prairie dogs use their sharp claws (爪子) to dig their burrows. They kick the dirt out with their back legs. Then they start to build some “rooms” in the burrows. The “rooms” have different uses (用途). Some can keep them warm in winter. They also have special “rooms” to store food. Some underground “rooms” protect them from animals that might want to hurt them. Prairie dogs "kiss" one another by touching their front teeth. For them, this is a way to tell if another prairie dog is part of their group or not. They will attack other prairie dogs that are not part of their group. 1.Why do prairie dogs get their name? (no more than 6 words) ________________________________________________________________ 2.What do prairie dogs in the same group do together? (no more than 6 words) ________________________________________________________________ 3.How many uses do the “rooms” have for prairie dogs? (only 1 word) ________________________________________________________________ 4.How do prairie dogs “kiss” each other? (no more than 5 words) ________________________________________________________________ 5.What do you think of prairie dogs? Why? _______________________________________________________________ 参考答案： 一、任务型阅读 1.Sizes, colors, fur patterns, and head shapes 2.Their jobs. 3.About 5 .000 years. 4.Because they did a perfect job in their shapes and sizes. 5.I want my dog to be cute and friendly.(答案不唯一,合理即可) 二、任务型阅读 1.To draw readers’ interest and introduce the main topic. 2.Their size ,food ,and living habits. 3. Hunting by humans. Ocean pollution. 4.Humans are both protectors and dangers to whales. 5.Join an volunteer group to clean up beaches,/Put up notices to tell people not to kill whales. 三、任务型阅读 l. A tree surgeon. 2. The school was happy with it. / The school liked it very much. 3. Because he gets many order,. 4. wildlife. 5.We should follow our interests. Jeffrey did so and turned his love for wood carving into his job.(答案不唯一，合理即可) 四、任务型阅读 1.They live in dry grasslands and deserts in southern Africa. 2.Dark marks around their eyes. 3.Run and hide under the ground, or fight back. 4.To show / teach the young / little meerkats how to eat safely / in a safe way. 5.We can learn the importance of teamwork and caring for each other.(答案不唯一，符合主题，言之成理即可) 【名校真题】 一、任务型阅读 1. It's about 120km southwest of Guiyang. 7. About 55 mins. 8. Loud and deep. 9, Because they are the dry seasons. 10.I would like to visit HuangguoshuWaterfall in summer because it's thebest time to see the waterfall,(有道理即可) 2、 任务型阅读 1. A relaxing trip. 2. Because of its natural beauty and special buildings. 3. By boat. 4. Beautiful and popular. 5.To attract visitors to Xiamen. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $