Unit6单元练习题2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

外研版初中英语八年级下册U6单元练习题 (考试时间90分钟，满分120分) 一、阅读理解（共20小题，每题1分，满分20分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A It was the early morning of Grain in Ear, one of the 24 Solar Terms. The sky was a clear, bright blue, and the birds in the village trees sang loudly and happily. Villagers walked quickly to the wheat fields, their faces full of excitement for the harvest. The golden wheat waved in the gentle wind, shining like a sea of sunlight. The air was filled with the sweet smell of ripe grain. While the adults bent over to cut the wheat with sickles, the children ran behind them, picking up the fallen ears that had been missed. This scene has stayed in my mind as one of the most precious memories of my childhood. I grew up in a small village in Shandong Province, where almost everyone made a living by farming. For my villagers, the 24 Solar Terms were far more than just a way to tell time—they were a guide for daily life and farming. Each term marked the right time to plant seeds, water the fields or harvest crops. Even when I grew up and moved to the city, the 24 Solar Terms never left my heart. Every time a new term comes around, I feel a strong sense of excitement, and I have always wanted to share these feelings through my paintings and poems. 1. What is the weather like on the morning of Grain in Ear in the passage? A. Cloudy and cold B. Rainy and wet C. Sunny and warm D. Windy and snowy 2. What were the children doing while the adults were cutting wheat? A. They were singing songs in the fields B. They were picking up the fallen wheat ears C. They were planting seeds in the soil D. They were drinking water under the trees 3. Where did the writer grow up? A. In a big city in Shandong Province B. In a small village in Shandong Province C. In a town in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region D. In a mountain village in Sichuan Province 4. What did the 24 Solar Terms mean to the writer's villagers? A. A guide for farming and daily life B. Just a way to tell the time of year C. A reason to have traditional parties D. A symbol of the end of the harvest 5. How does the writer share his feelings about the 24 Solar Terms? A. By writing stories and novels B. By giving speeches in schools C. By creating paintings and poems D. By making videos for the Internet B I never expected that my paintings about the 24 Solar Terms would become so popular online. I feel truly happy that many people, especially young people, are showing a new interest in this ancient Chinese wisdom. Under my posts, hundreds of people have left comments, sharing their own childhood memories connected with the Solar Terms. Some talked about eating special food on certain terms, while others mentioned the fun of farming with their grandparents. Nowadays, fewer and fewer people live by farming. Many have moved to cities to work in offices or factories. However, the ancient way of dividing the year into 24 parts still stays close to our hearts. The 24 Solar Terms are even called China's "Fifth Great Invention". They not only help people understand the changes of nature, but also carry rich social and cultural meanings. For example, on the Start of Spring, many families still make and eat spring pancakes, hoping for a good beginning of the year. On the Start of Winter, it's a tradition to eat dumplings, which are believed to keep people warm in the cold winter. This ancient calendar has never disappeared from Chinese people's lives. 6. How did the writer feel about his paintings' popularity? A. Surprised and happy B. Excited and worried C. Proud and nervous D. Satisfied and bored 7. Who are showing a new interest in the 24 Solar Terms? A. Only old farmers in the countryside B. Many people, especially young people C. Only the writer's family members D. Some teachers and students in schools 8. Why do people leave comments under the writer's posts? A. To ask the writer to draw more paintings B. To give advice on how to celebrate the Solar Terms C. To share their own memories about the Solar Terms D. To discuss the history of the 24 Solar Terms 9. What is the 24 Solar Terms known as? A. China's First Great Invention B. China's Third Great Invention C. China's Fifth Great Invention D. China's Tenth Great Invention 10. What do people eat on the Start of Winter according to the passage? A. Spring pancakes B. Dumplings C. Mooncakes D. Rice dumplings C You must have heard of the Flaming Mountains from the famous novel Journey to the West. But do you know where the real Flaming Mountains lie? They are in Turpan, a city in the east of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This area is famous as one of the hottest places in the world. In the middle of summer, the temperature of the desert sand can reach as high as 80℃. If you walk on the sand without shoes, your feet will feel like they are burning! It sounds unbelievable, but the local people can even cook an egg just by putting it on the hot sand. Turpan is also one of the driest places in China, with an annual rainfall of only 16 millimetres. How can people live in such a hot and dry climate? The answer lies in an ancient water system called karez. This amazing system has helped people in Turpan survive for hundreds of years. The karez system is made up of more than 1,000 wells, which are placed every 20 to 30 metres. Some of these wells are as deep as 100 metres. Under the ground, large canals connect all the wells together. Water from the nearby mountains flows into the wells and then runs through the underground canals. This way, the water is kept cool and is not lost to the hot desert sun. 11. Where are the real Flaming Mountains? A. In a city in Shandong Province B. In Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region C. In a village in Sichuan Province D. In a town in Guangdong Province 12. How hot can the desert sand get in Turpan in mid-summer? A. Up to 60℃ B. Up to 70℃ C. Up to 80℃ D. Up to 90℃ 13. What is the annual rainfall in Turpan? A. Only 16 mm B. About 20 mm C. Around 30 mm D. More than 50 mm 14. What is the secret of people's survival in Turpan? A. A modern water factory B. An ancient water system called karez C. A large river running through the area D. Heavy rainfall in summer 15. How are the wells in the karez system placed? A. Every 10 to 15 metres B. Every 20 to 30 metres C. Every 40 to 50 metres D. Every 60 to 70 metres D The underground canals of the karez system in Turpan are over 5,000 kilometres long—that's almost the length of the Yellow River, China's second-longest river! Thanks to this wonderful system, people in Turpan can grow all kinds of crops, like grapes and melons, even in the dry desert. What's more amazing is that the entire karez system was built with only simple hand tools. There were no modern machines or equipment back then. Because of its great value, the karez system is listed as one of the top three projects of ancient China. Today, Turpan is facing a serious water shortage problem. The amount of water coming from the mountains has decreased, and the rainfall is even lower than before. At the same time, the local population is growing, leading to a much larger demand for water. Although modern technology is helping to solve some of these problems, the ancient karez system still plays an important role in people's lives. More and more young people are now taking action to protect this precious cultural heritage. They are repairing the old wells and canals, and teaching others about the history of the karez system. This centuries-old water system will surely be passed down to future generations. 16. How long are the underground canals of the karez system? A. Over 3,000 km B. Over 4,000 km C. Over 5,000 km D. Over 6,000 km 17. What crops can people grow in Turpan with the help of the karez system? A. Grapes and melons B. Wheat and rice C. Corn and potatoes D. Tomatoes and carrots 18. How was the karez system built? A. With the help of modern machines B. With only simple hand tools C. By using advanced equipment D. With the support of foreign engineers 19. What problem is Turpan facing today? A. A serious water shortage B. A large increase in rainfall C. A drop in the temperature D. A loss of cultural heritage 20. What are young people doing to protect the karez system? A. They are building new modern wells B. They are moving to other cities to live C. They are repairing old wells and canals D. They are using more water for farming 二、短文还原（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 China has a long history of traditional wisdom, which is still valuable in modern times. 21. They were a guide for farming and daily life in ancient times, and now they are loved by more and more young people. The 24 Solar Terms carry rich cultural meanings. 22 . For example, people eat spring pancakes on Start of Spring and dumplings on Start of Winter. These traditions connect people with their cultural roots. Turpan, one of the hottest and driest places in China, has its own ancient wisdom—the karez system. 23. It was built with hand tools and has helped people survive for centuries. The karez system is made up of wells and underground canals. 24. It keeps water cool and stops it from being lost to the hot sun. Thanks to it, people can grow crops in the desert. Today, both the 24 Solar Terms and the karez system are facing new challenges. 25 . Young people are playing an important role in protecting these precious cultural heritages, making sure they are passed down to future generations. A. It is one of the top three projects of ancient China B. The 24 Solar Terms are a great example of this wisdom C. Many ancient traditions have disappeared in modern times D. Different terms are celebrated with special food and activities E. However, they still play an important role in people's lives F. The water from mountains flows through the wells and canals G. The karez system has been replaced by modern water factories 三、综合填空（共20小题，每题1分，满分20分） A 从方框中选择恰当的单词，并用其适当形式填空。每个单词限用一次，有一个多余选项。 harvest wisdom tradition memory climate canal heritage shortage comment guide noise The 24 Solar Terms are a kind of ancient Chinese 26. . They were an important 27. for farming, telling villagers the right time for sowing and 28. . Many people have sweet 29 . connected with the terms, such as eating special food on certain days. Turpan has a hot and dry 30. , but people there live a happy life thanks to the karez system. This system includes wells and underground 31. . It is one of the most valuable cultural 32. in China. Today, Turpan is facing a water 33. , but the karez system is still useful. Many young people leave 34. online, showing their love for these ancient 35. . B 从方框中选择恰当的动词，并用其适当形式填空。每个单词限用一次，有一个多余选项。 wave shine harvest celebrate survive connect build face protect pass promise In the fields of Grain in Ear, golden wheat 36. in the wind and 37. like sunlight. Villagers busy themselves 38. wheat, while children pick up the fallen ears. People 39. the 24 Solar Terms with different activities and food. The karez system 40. people in Turpan 41. in the hot desert. It 42. with simple hand tools hundreds of years ago. Today, Turpan 43. a water shortage problem. More and more young people take action 44. the karez system. They hope this ancient wisdom will 45. down to future generations. 四、阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据要求完成下列各题。 The 24 Solar Terms are ancient Chinese wisdom that guided farming and daily life. They carry rich cultural meanings and are celebrated with special food. The writer shares his feelings about them through paintings, which are popular among young people. Turpan, a hot and dry place, has the karez system, an ancient water project built with hand tools. It helps people grow crops and is one of China's top three ancient projects. Today, Turpan faces water shortage, but young people are protecting the karez system. 46. What is the 24 Solar Terms for the villagers in ancient times? 47. How does the writer share his feelings about the 24 Solar Terms? 48. What is the secret of people's survival in Turpan? 49. How was the karez system built? 50. What are young people doing to protect the karez system? 五、书面表达（满分20分） 中国传统文化与古代智慧博大精深，24节气和坎儿井都是其中的瑰宝。请你以 A Treasure of Ancient Chinese Wisdom 为题，写一篇英语短文。 要求：1. 内容包括具体瑰宝的介绍、价值和你的看法；2. 词数80-100；3. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名。 参考答案 一、阅读理解（1-20） 1-5 C B B A C 6-10 A B C C B 11-15 B C A B B 16-20 C A B A C 二、短文还原（21-25） 21.B 22.D 23.A 24.F 25.E 三、综合填空 A（非动词11选10）（26-35） 26.wisdom 27.guide 28.harvest 29.memories 30.climate 31.canals 32.heritages 33.shortage 34.comments 35.traditions B（动词11选10）（36-45） 36.waves 37.shines 38.harvesting 39.celebrate 40.helps 41.survive 42.was built 43.faces 44.to protect 45.be passed 四、阅读表达（46-50） 46. It was an important guide for farming and daily life. 47. He shares his feelings through paintings and poems. 48. The secret is the ancient karez system. 49. It was built with only simple hand tools. 50. They are repairing the old wells and canals and teaching others about its history. 五、书面表达 参考范文 A Treasure of Ancient Chinese Wisdom The 24 Solar Terms is a wonderful treasure of ancient Chinese wisdom. It guides farming activities and carries rich cultural meanings. People celebrate different terms with special food like spring pancakes and dumplings. In my opinion, it's important to pass down this wisdom. Young people should learn more about it and make it known to the world. It's a part of Chinese culture we should cherish forever. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $