Unit6 Understanding ideas 同步习题检测 -2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

Unit 6 Living with nature Understanding ideas 同步习题 一、完形填空 The 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar have been around 1 about 2, 500 years. But do you know which solar term was the 2 ? It's Winter Solstice(冬至). It's an important one too, as it was once a 3 holiday. People still 4 it in many parts of China. Winter Solstice marks when the sun 5 its lowest point in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere（半球）. After that，the sun rises 6 and sets later each day until Summer Solstice. It's also a time for Chinese 7 to get together. There was a 8 that "Winter Solstice holiday is greater than the Spring Festival". Dumplings are necessary and the most popular food， 9 in northern parts of China. In the south，rice balls（汤圆）symbolize（象征）family reunions. In Tengzhou，Shandong Province, people eat mutton soup. In Suzhou，Jiangsu Province, people drink rice wine with osmanthus flowers（桂花），while in Jiaxing，Zhejiang Province, the locals prefer eggs with longan（桂圆）. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine，Winter Solstice is a good time to eat delicious 10 . Many types of food are good for you during this period such as lotus seeds（莲子），gorgon fruit（芡实），red beans（赤豆）and Chinese dates(大枣). ( ) 1. A. in B. of C. for D. with ( ) 2. A. twentieth B. twenty-second C. twenty-first D. twenty-fourth ( ) 3. A. traditional B. sweet C. lively D. natural ( ) 4. A. celebrate B. get C. see D. guide ( ) 5. A. comes B. gets C. reaches D. falls ( ) 6. A. higher B. later C. quieter D. earlier ( ) 7. A. families B. friends C. classes D. villages ( ) 8. A. state B. word C. saying D. childhood ( ) 9. A. quickly B. especially C. actually D. finally ( ) 10. A. beans B. nuts C. food D. ears 二、短文还原 阅读短文，从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。 Cold Dew(寒露)，the 17th of the 24 Solar Terms，started on October 8th in 2025. Cold Dew got its name from the dew which becomes frost（霜）as temperatures continue to drop. Compared with the White Dew，the Cold Dew period is much colder，marking the arrival of late autumn. 1. ______ . But in the south，people enjoy some cooler and drier days. During the Cold Dew period，some fruits can be picked and eaten，especially in central and northern areas of China. Let's look at more Cold Dew traditions. Going fishing During the Cold Dew period，temperatures drop quickly and sunshine cannot reach the deep water，2. ______ . The water temperature is relatively high there，which makes the Cold Dew period perfect for fishing. 3.  ______ Hiking is one of the traditions for the Double Ninth Festival，which often falls around the Cold Dew. On that day，people often climb hills with cornels（茱萸）in their hands，4. ______ . They can also enjoy the beautiful autumn view high up on the mountains. Drinking chrysanthemum wine（菊花酒） The chrysanthemum is the symbol flower of Cold Dew. Besides admiring the beauty of the flowers，5. ______ . The wine has a good taste and is believed to be good for people's health. In ancient times，it was called the "wine of long life" as it was believed to be able to slow down the aging. A. Going hiking B. Climbing hills C. people also use them to make wine D. so fish like to swim closer to the surface E. and they hope to stop or get rid of ill luck in this way F. People in northern China could soon see frost or even ice and snow 三、阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Chinese animated film Nobody has become a dark horse sweeping the box office this summer. After 29 days, it had made over 1.4 billion yuan. Many people love it, giving it a high score of 8.6 out of 10 on Douban, a famous review website. The story follows a small pig monster who lives in a place called Langlang Mountain. He works hard for the Cave King, but doesn’t know how to please the king and makes him angry. After losing his job, he decides to leave the mountain and teams up with three other small and nameless monsters. Together, they pretend（假装）to be the famous group from Journey to the West and start a dangerous journey to grow and find their true selves. The film touches hearts because it shows the hardship of common people. The little monsters face big challenges and laugh at difficulties. Even though they are weak, they fight bravely. Many viewers say they see themselves in these characters. Nobody also stands out for its beautiful art style. Made by Shanghai Animation Film Studio, it uses traditional Chinese painting skills. The soft colours of ink-wash paintings and detailed brushwork create a special, dreamlike world. Scenes like foggy mountains or the fur on the monsters look very real and artistic. The movie also shows respect for Chinese culture. For example, it references（参考）the classic 1986 TV show Journey to the West and ancient buildings from Shanxi Province. These small details make the story feel both old and new. Nobody is more than just a movie. It shows that Chinese stories can be told in fresh, exciting ways. As one viewer said, “The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are hard.” This simple but powerful message makes Nobody a must-watch for everyone. （ ）1. What can we know about the box office and Douban score of the animated film Nobody? A. It made over 1.4 billion yuan in the first 29 days and got 8.6 points on Douban. B. It swept the box office and got 10 points on Douban. C. It made 1.4 billion yuan in total and was loved by few people. D. It got a low score on Douban though it was a box-office success. （ ）2. What does the underlined word “hardship” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Happiness. B. Difficulty. C. Luck. D. Wealth. （ ）3. Which of the following elements in the film is NOT mentioned as a way to show respect for Chinese culture? A. Traditional Chinese painting skills. B. The classic 1986 TV show Journey to the West. C. Ancient buildings from Shanxi Province. D. Traditional Chinese folk music. （ ）4. What is the powerful message of Nobody? A. Only strong people can be heroes. B. Giving up is the best choice. C. Keeping trying makes a real hero. D. Famous stories are always better. 答案 一、1—5 CBAAC 6—10 DACBC 二、1—5 FDAEC 三、ABDC 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $