Unit 8 Focusing on culture 综合练习 - 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语上册

Unit 8  Focusing on culture

综合练习

一、根据句意及提示完成单词拼写

1. Elizabeth I was a famous _________(女王) of England who ruled for 44 years.

2. The king’s _________(仆人) brought him food and cleaned the castle every day.

3. His family’s _________(财富) allowed him to travel around the world and study art.

4. The fairy godmother used her _________(魔法的) powers to turn a pumpkin into a carriage.

5. She felt great _________(自豪) when her team won the championship after months of hard work.

二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空

1. My family _________(usual) eats dinner together at 7 p.m.

2. Trust is the foundation of a healthy _________(relation) between friends.

3. She felt_________(pride) when her son received the "Best Student" award.

4. The _________(wealth) businessman donated millions to build schools in poor areas.

5. Children love fairy tales because they are full of _________(magic) creatures like dragons and unicorns.

三、用方框中所给词的适当形式填空

queen, wealth, among, servant, relationship

1. Tom felt surprised when he saw his name_________the winners.  

2. The_________in the big house helped the family with cooking and cleaning.

3. The story describes a brave_________who protected her kingdom from invaders.

4. Sharing hobbies together can improve the_________between brothers and sisters.

5. Reading books can increase our knowledge and even help us create _________　 in the future.

四、完成句子

1. 在21世纪，科技极大地改变了我们的生活。

________ ________ ________ ________，technology has changed our lives greatly.

2. 每年来自全世界的成千上万的游客参观长城。

Every year，________ ________tourists from all over the world visit the Great Wall.

3. 在所有的季节中，我最喜欢春天，因为它是生命的象征。

Of all the seasons，I love spring best because it is________ ________ ________ life.

4. 她做家务的同时听音乐。

She was listening to music and doing housework ________ ________ ________ ________.

5. 墙上那幅精美的画作立刻吸引了所有参观者的目光。

The beautiful painting on the wall immediately ________ ________ ________ ________all the visitors.

五、完形填空

In autumn, it gets cold. Some birds like wild geese (大雁) fly 1.______ for the winter, flying in a “V” formation (队形).

2.______ do they fly in a “V” formation? Scientists find out that in this way, they can save energy. So they can fly more 3.______. And the trip will be safer and easier because they are travelling with the help of one another.

When a wild goose falls 4.______ formation, it won’t try to go alone but will quickly get back into formation. When the head wild goose gets tired, it 5.______ and another wild goose flies to the point. They just take turns to 6.______. When a wild goose gets sick or is wounded (受伤的), two other wild geese fall down with it. They follow it down to 7.______ the wild goose and give it help. They stay with the fallen wild goose 8.______ it is able to fly or till it dies.

If we learn from wild geese, we can stay in formation with people in the same direction (方向) 9.______ we are. If we humans have the 10.______ of a wild goose, we can stand by each other like that, and life will be more enjoyable.

1. A. east B. north C. south D. west

2. A. How B. Where C. When D. Why

3. A. slowly B. quietly C. happily D. easily

4. A. into B. out of C. along D. through

5. A. slows down B. flies faster C. sits down D. stands back

6. A. follow B. lead C. fly D. shout

7. A. protect B. kill C. invite D. count

8. A. when B. after C. while D. till

9. A. for B. with C. about D. as

10. A. meaning B. answer C. sense D. trouble

六、阅读理解 

2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac(生肖)， starting from January 29th， 2025， and ending on February 16th， 2026.

In Chinese culture， the snake is connected with wisdom(智慧)， beauty， and independence. People born in the Year of the Snake are smart. There is a legend about a race held by the Jade Emperor to select the zodiac animals. The snake， not being a good runner， wrapped(缠绕)itself around the foot of a horse. When the horse was near the finish line， the snake slid down and rushed across， getting its place in the zodiac.

However， in Western culture， the idea of snakes is different. In Greek mythology(神话)， the snake guarding the golden apples stands for wisdom and protection. But in the Bible(《圣经》)， the snake that tricked Eve represents dishonesty. Therefore， in English， we often say we should be careful not to make friends with “ a snake in the grass”.

All in all， snakes have deep cultural importance in both the East and the West. The Year of the Snake not only serves as a time for celebration in China but also offers a window to these rich cultural meanings.

1. When does the Year of the Snake begin in 2025?

A. January 1st, 2025

B. January 29th, 2025

C. February 16th, 2025

D. December 31st, 2025

2. According to the passage，the person born in the Year of the Snake is______.

A. shy B. kind