Unit 5 Looking into nature 综合测试卷- 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

Unit 5 Looking into nature 综合测试卷 时间：60分钟 满分：100分 一、单项选择(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下列各题，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 (　 　)1. The Amazon rainforest is one of ________ rainforests in the world, covering a huge area. A．large B．larger C．largest D．the largest (　 　)2. —Do you know ________ scientists study ants' communication? —They observe how ants leave special chemicals to share information. A．how B．what C．when D．where (　 　)3. Mount Qomolangma is ________ than any other mountain on Earth. A．high B．higher C．highest D．the highest (　 　)4. —________ amazing natural wonder is the Great Barrier Reef! —Yes, it's home to thousands of marine creatures. A．What B．What an C．How D．How an (　 　)5. Birds can fly much ________ than humans because they have light bodies and strong wings. A．high B．higher C．highest D．the highest (　 　)6. Scientists ________ that bees can recognize colors and patterns for thousands of years. A．discover B．discovered C．have discovered D．will discover (　 　)7. You ________ be quiet when observing animals in the wild. Loud noises may scare them away. A．must B．can't C．may not D．needn't (　 　)8. —Which season is ________ for bird watching in your city? —Spring, because many birds return from the south. A．good B．better C．best D．the best (　 　)9. The little boy is interested in nature and often asks his teacher ________ trees change their leaves in autumn. A．why B．what C．when D．how many (　 　)10. —I think the Grand Canyon is more wonderful than any other natural scenery. —________. It's truly a great wonder of the world. A．I agree B．I don't think so C．That's not true D．It doesn't matter 二、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。 Looking into nature is like opening a magical book full of surprises. Last summer, I joined a nature exploration camp with my classmates. It was one of the ________ experiences in my life. On the first day, we went to a forest. Our guide told us to observe everything carefully. I noticed that the leaves of different trees have ________ shapes and colors. Some are round, some are long, and some are even star-shaped. We also saw many small animals, like squirrels and butterflies. A squirrel ran so fast that I could barely catch its shadow. It was much ________ than I imagined. On the second day, we visited a lake. The water was so clear that we could see the fish swimming at the bottom. Our guide taught us how to tell the age of a tree by its rings. The more rings a tree has, the ________ it is. We also learned about plants that can cure small illnesses. It was fascinating to know that nature has so many secrets. One evening, we watched the stars in the sky. There were ________ stars than I had ever seen in the city. They shone brightly like diamonds. Our guide told us stories about constellations. I felt so small under the vast sky. This camp taught me a lot. I learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and respect all living things. Nature is our best teacher. ________ we keep exploring and learning from it, we will discover more amazing things. (　 　)11. A．wonderful B．more wonderful C．most wonderful D．the most wonderful (　 　)12. A．different B．same C．difficult D．easy (　 　)13. A．fast B．faster C．fastest D．the fastest (　 　)14. A．old B．older C．oldest D．the oldest (　 　)15. A．many B．more C．most D．the most (　 　)16. A．If B．Though C．Because D．While (　 　)17. A．explore B．explored C．are exploring D．will explore (　 　)18. A．happy B．angry C．sad D．bored (　 　)19. A．for B．with C．about D．to (　 　)20. A．give up B．give away C．give in D．give back 三、阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) A Rules for Nature Exploration 1. Stay on the path: Don't walk off the marked path to avoid getting lost or damaging plants. 2. Don't pick flowers or leaves: Plants are important for the ecosystem. Let them grow naturally. 3. Keep quiet: Loud noises may scare animals. Observe them quietly from a distance. 4. Take away your rubbish: Don't litter in nature. Protect the environment for animals and plants. 5. Don't feed wild animals: Feeding them may change their living habits and make them dependent on humans. 6. Follow the guide's instructions: The guide knows more about nature and can keep you safe. 阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。 (　 　)21. How many rules for nature exploration are there? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. (　 　)22. What should you do to avoid getting lost? A．Pick flowers along the way. B．Stay on the marked path. C．Walk off the path to explore. D．Feed wild animals for directions. (　 　)23. Why shouldn't you feed wild animals? A．They may bite you. B．They don't like human food. C．It may change their living habits. D．It will make them angry. (　 　)24. Which rule tells you to protect the environment? A．Rule 2. B．Rule 4. C．Rule 5. D．Rule 6. (　 　)25. What can the guide do for you during nature exploration? A．Help you pick flowers. B．Keep you safe. C．Feed wild animals for you. D．Litter in nature. B The Galápagos Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are famous for their unique wildlife and are often called a "living museum of evolution". Many animals on the Galápagos Islands can't be found anywhere else in the world. For example, the Galápagos giant tortoise is one of the largest tortoises on Earth. It can live up to 150 years. The marine iguana is another unique animal. It is the only lizard in the world that can swim in the ocean and feed on seaweed. Charles Darwin, a famous scientist, visited the Galápagos Islands in 1835. He observed the differences between the animals on different islands. These observations helped him develop his theory of evolution. Today, the Galápagos Islands are a protected area. Many tourists visit the islands every year to see the unique wildlife. However, people must follow strict rules to protect the environment. For example, they can't bring any food or plants to the islands, and they must stay on the marked paths. The Galápagos Islands are a wonderful place to learn about nature and evolution. They remind us of the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity. (　 　)26. Where are the Galápagos Islands located? A．In the Atlantic Ocean. B．In the Pacific Ocean. C．In the Indian Ocean. D．In the Arctic Ocean. (　 　)27. What is the Galápagos giant tortoise famous for? A．It is the smallest tortoise in the world. B．It can live up to 150 years. C．It can swim in the ocean. D．It feeds on seaweed. (　 　)28. Who visited the Galápagos Islands and developed the theory of evolution? A．Charles Darwin. B．Isaac Newton. C．Albert Einstein. D．Stephen Hawking. (　 　)29. What must tourists do when visiting the Galápagos Islands? A．Bring food and plants to the islands. B．Walk off the marked paths. C．Follow strict rules to protect the environment. D．Feed the wild animals. (　 　)30. What is the main idea of the passage? A．The Galápagos Islands are a popular tourist destination. B．The Galápagos Islands have unique wildlife and are protected. C．Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution on the islands. D．The marine iguana is a unique animal on the islands. C Nature is full of amazing phenomena. Let's learn about some interesting natural wonders around the world. The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is one of the most beautiful natural wonders. It can be seen in the northern parts of the world, such as Norway and Iceland. The lights appear in different colors, like green, pink and purple. They dance across the sky and look like a magical show. Scientists say that the Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with the Earth's atmosphere. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world. It is made up of billions of tiny corals. The reef is home to thousands of marine species, including fish, turtles and dolphins. The water around the reef is clear and blue, making it a popular place for diving. However, the Great Barrier Reef is in danger due to climate change and pollution. People are working hard to protect it. The Grand Canyon in the United States is another amazing natural wonder. It was formed by the Colorado River over millions of years. The canyon is about 446 kilometers long and up to 1.6 kilometers deep. The rocks in the canyon have different colors, which makes the scenery even more spectacular. Tourists from all over the world come to visit the Grand Canyon every year. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。(其中有一项为多余选项) 31．________ It is full of amazing phenomena. 32．________ It is a beautiful light show in the northern sky. 33．________ It is the largest coral reef system and home to many marine species. 34．________ It was formed by a river and has spectacular scenery. 35．________ These natural wonders are precious and we should protect them. A．The Northern Lights are a wonderful natural wonder. B．Nature is amazing and magical. C．The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is famous worldwide. D．The Grand Canyon is an impressive natural wonder. E．Some natural wonders are disappearing quickly. F．Protecting natural wonders is our responsibility. 四、词汇运用(共10小题，满分15分) A)用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。(每小题1分，共5分) explore　wonder　nature　discover　protect 36．Scientists are always ________ the secrets of the universe. 37．The Great Wall is one of the greatest ________ of the world. 38．We should ________ the environment to keep nature beautiful. 39．She was excited when she ________ a new species of flower in the forest. 40．________ disasters like earthquakes and floods can cause great damage. B)根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。(每小题2分，共10分) 41．这座山比附近的任何一座山都高。 This mountain is ________ ________ any other mountain nearby. 42．科学家们已经发现了许多关于海洋生物的有趣事实。 Scientists have ________ many interesting ________ about marine life. 43．我们应该安静地观察野生动物，不要打扰它们。 We should observe wild animals quietly and not ________ ________. 44．大自然给我们提供了空气、水和食物。 ________ provides us with air, water and food. 45．探索自然对孩子们来说是很有教育意义的。 ________ ________ nature is very educational for children. 五、口语交际(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下面对话，根据上下文，在横线上填写恰当的句子补全对话。 A：Hi, Tom! I heard you went on a nature exploration trip last weekend. How was it? B：It was amazing! I saw many wonderful things in nature. A：Really? 46._____________________________ B：I went to a national park with my family. A：47._____________________________ B：We saw many animals, like deer, rabbits and birds. We also found some rare plants. A：That sounds great! 48._____________________________ B：We learned how to identify different plants and track animals. Our guide taught us a lot. A：49._____________________________ B：Yes, we had to follow many rules. For example, we couldn't pick flowers or litter. A：50._____________________________ B：Of course! You can join us next time. It's a great way to get close to nature. 六、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 在空白处填入适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。 Nature is full of surprises and mysteries. Many people love 51.________ (explore) nature and discover its secrets. I am one of them. Last year, I went to a forest with my friends to observe wildlife. The forest was much 52.________ (beautiful) than I imagined. The trees were tall and green, and the air was fresh. We walked quietly along the path, afraid of 53.________ (scare) the animals away. Suddenly, we saw a group of monkeys jumping from tree to tree. They were 54.________ (active) than any other animals we had seen. We watched them quietly for a long time. Later, we found a small stream. The water was so clear that we could see the stones at the bottom. We also noticed some colorful fish swimming in the stream. A friend of mine 55.________ (discover) a strange plant by the stream. Its leaves were bright red. We took a photo of it and planned to ask our biology teacher about it. As the sun set, we sat down to rest. We talked about what we 56.________ (see) that day. It was a wonderful experience. I learned that nature is not only beautiful but also full of knowledge. We should 57.________ (protect) nature. If we destroy it, many animals and plants 58.________ (disappear) in the future. Let's take action to keep nature clean and beautiful. Then, more people can enjoy 59.________ (it) wonders and learn from it. I 60.________ (visit) more natural places in the future to explore more secrets of nature. 七、书面表达(满分15分) 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对中国的自然奇观很感兴趣，他想了解一处你最喜欢的中国自然奇观。请你根据以下提示，给Peter写一封电子邮件，介绍它。 提示： 1. 自然奇观：桂林山水； 2. 特点：山清水秀，山峰奇特，江水清澈见底，像一幅美丽的画； 3. 感受：置身其中仿佛在仙境，让人忘记烦恼，呼吁大家保护自然景观。 要求：1. 词数70左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；2. 要点齐全，句子通顺，语法正确；3. 不能出现真实的人名和校名。 Dear Peter, I'm glad to receive your email. You asked about my favorite Chinese natural wonder. Let me share it with you. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We should protect this natural landscape. I hope you can come to China to visit Guilin someday. You will surely fall in love with it. Yours, Li Hua 参考答案 一、单项选择 1--5DABBB 6--10CADAA 二、完形填空 11--15DABBB 16--20AAACA 三、阅读理解 21--25BBCBB 26--30BBACB 31--35BACDF 四、词汇运用 A) 36．exploring 37．wonders 38．protect 39．discovered 40．Natural B) 41．higher than 42．discovered; facts 43．disturb them 44．Nature 45．Exploring; into 五、口语交际 46．Where did you go? 47．What did you see there? 48．What did you learn from the trip? 49．Did you have to follow any rules? 50．Can I join you next time? 六、语法填空 51．exploring 52．more beautiful 53．scaring 54．more active 55．discovered 56．had seen 57．protect 58．will disappear 59．its 60．will visit 七、书面表达 Dear Peter, I'm glad to receive your email. You asked about my favorite Chinese natural wonder. Let me share it with you. My favorite natural wonder is Guilin's mountains and rivers. The mountains are strange and the water is clear. You can see the bottom of the river. It looks like a beautiful painting. Being there feels like being in a fairyland, making people forget all worries. We should protect this natural landscape. I hope you can come to China to visit Guilin someday. You will surely fall in love with it. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $