Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature（浙江专用）-【题型易-单元话题精练】2025-2026学年八年级下册英语 考试热点 组合精练 (人教版）

单元话题精练 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature（新教材人教版） （阅读理解+完形填空+选词填空+语法填空+书面表达） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 单元标题 主题 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 自然奇观 内容提要 精练-1 精练-2 精练-3 一、阅读理解 Passage 1 The Big Stone River is one of the most amazing stone rivers in the world. The Big Stone River is the most interesting sight (景象) of Taganay National Park in Russia. Different from other rivers, it is filled with rocks and stones. Not a drop of water can be seen. Interestingly, as one comes near to the rocky river, the sound of running water can be heard. Rocks fell down from the mountains slowly and made the river of rocks. The Big Stone River is about 6 km long and is made up of many small rocky rivers. It cuts through a thick forest like a real river. It is about 200 metres wide and in some places, it is up to 700 metres wide. Some of the rocks weigh up to 10 tons each and the layer (层) of rocks goes down 6 metres deep. Scientists believe it is the consequence of the movement of glaciers (冰川) about 10, 000 years ago. At that time, ice covered the top of the mountains. As time went by, the ice turned into water. Seeing the amazing river is a great experience. The best way to experience this natural wonder is from above. Come and visit it when you come to Russia. 1. Why is the Big Stone River special? A．Because it is in Taganay National Park. B．Because it is full of fish. C．Because it is impossible to see water there. D．Because the sound of running water is loud. 2. How wide is the widest part of the Big Stone River? A．6 metres. B．200 metres. C．700 metres. D．6, 000 metres. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The Big Stone River is the only stone river in the world. B．The Big Stone River is a real river through a thick forest. C．The Big Stone River is made up of some big rocky rivers. D．Enjoying the Big Stone River from a higher place is the best way. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A．The Big Stone River B．A Very Amazing Stone C．An Unforgettable Experience D．A Running River 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 【导语】本文介绍了俄罗斯的大石河。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Different from other rivers, it is filled with rocks and stones.Not a drop of water can be seen.”可知, 与其他河流不同的是, 它充满了岩石和石块, 一滴水也看不见。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“It is about 200 metres wide and in some places, it is up to 700 metres wide.”可知, 在某些地方, 它的宽度可达700米。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“The best way to experience this natural wonder is from above.”可知, 最佳观赏位置是在高处。故选D。 4. 最佳标题题。文章通篇在介绍俄罗斯的大石河, 故最佳标题为“The Big Stone River”。故选A。 Passage 2 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。 The Eye of the Sahara is one of Earth’s most amazing natural wonders. It’s a special place in the desert (沙漠) of Mauritania, Africa. Looking from the sky, it looks like a huge, bright eye! It is as long as 500 football fields. The Eye looks like a big round pizza with different coloured parts. How was it made? Millions of years ago, the ground under the sand started to rise up. Then, wind and rain slowly wore away the soft rocks (岩石), leaving the hard ones behind. Over time, these hard rocks formed the beautiful circles we see today. From above, you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour. The biggest circle is on the outside, with smaller ones inside. But the Eye of the Sahara is in trouble. The desert is very dry, and sandstorms often blow over it. The sand can make the rocks difficult to see. Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities. What can we do to help? Scientists are studying the Eye to find ways to conserve the rocks from sand. Some people also suggest building a small road or a simple visitor centre nearby. This way, more kids and tourists can come and see the Eye of the Sahara. 1. What can we learn about the circles of the Eye from Paragraph 2? A．They are all the same size. B．The smallest circle is in the centre. C．Each circle has the same colour. D．There are about 8 round circles. 2. Why can’t many people visit the Eye of the Sahara easily? A．Because it’s too small to find. B．Because it’s far from cities. C．Because it’s always full of water. D．Because it’s too hot to get there. 3. What does the underlined word “conserve” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Climb. B．Hike. C．Develop. D．Protect. 4. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To talk about dangerous sandstorms. B．To tell how to build a visitor centre. C．To compare different deserts in Africa. D．To describe a natural wonder and its challenges. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 【导语】本文主要介绍了撒哈拉之眼这一地球上令人惊叹的自然奇观，包括其外观、形成原因、面临的困境以及人们为保护它所采取的措施等。 1. 细节理解题。根据“From above, you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour. The biggest circle is on the outside, with smaller ones inside.”可知，从上面看，大约有10个圆圈，最大的圆圈在外面，里面是较小的圆圈，也就是最小的圆圈在中心。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities.”可知，很多人不能轻易参观撒哈拉之眼是因为它远离城市。故选B。 3. 词句猜测题。根据“The sand can make the rocks difficult to see. Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities.”可知，撒哈拉之眼面临沙尘等威胁，岩石难以看清，所以科学家研究它是为了找到保护岩石免受沙子侵害的方法，由此可推测“conserve”意思是“保护”。故选D。 4. 主旨大意题。文章先介绍了撒哈拉之眼这一自然奇观的样子、形成原因，接着提到它面临的困境，最后说人们为保护它所采取的措施，所以文章主要目的是描述一个自然奇观及其面临的挑战。故选D。 二、完形填空 Passage 3 I used to be very shy. And I was 1 of speaking in public. One day, when my English teacher gave me an amazing 2 —“Join Debate (辩论) Club!”—I almost dropped my books. 3 in front of others? Just thinking about it made my 4 become red. But her kind eyes made me say yes. Mrs Lee, our instructor, was 5 with everyone. So we were a bit afraid of her. “Look at the listeners! Speak loudly!” she always 6 us. At my first practice, I was so nervous that I could 7 say a word. At that time, I wanted to 8 . During a break, Emma, a friendly member in the club, 9 with me. “In my first speech, I felt very nervous too,” she said, passing me water. “Keep trying!” Her words 10 me to work harder to practise. In my free time, I 11 over and over in front of the mirror. The big debate arrived. It was my turn. I was so 12 that I thought I couldn’t do it. Then I 13 Emma’s words. I stepped onto the stage. My heart was full of strength. Taking a deep breath, I began. I didn’t win first place, but 14 , I got over my fear. Hearing my classmates clap (鼓掌), I felt like sunshine warming my whole 15 . Debate Club taught me that bravery (勇气) isn’t about being perfect—it’s about trying even when you’re scared. Now, I raise my hand in class without hiding behind my textbook. 1. A．scared B．happy C．interested D．excited 2. A．hobby B．habit C．suggestion D．deal 3. A．Singing B．Jumping C．Running D．Speaking 4. A．eyes B．face C．nose D．ears 5. A．friendly B．angry C．direct D．strict 6. A．reminded B．touched C．connected D．imagined 7. A．always B．usually C．often D．hardly 8. A．give it a go B．give up C．give it a try D．take up 9. A．hunted B．fought C．chatted D．packed 10. A．returned B．pushed C．covered D．solved 11. A．cried B．smiled C．laughed D．practised 12. A．nervous B．calm C．polite D．serious 13. A．forgot B．performed C．remembered D．compared 14. A．especially B．importantly C．quickly D．hopefully 15. A．body B．school C．family D．class 【答案】 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A 【导语】本文讲述了作者从一个害羞、害怕当众讲话的人，通过加入辩论俱乐部，克服恐惧、变得勇敢的成长故事。 1. 句意：我害怕在公共场合讲话。 scared害怕的；happy高兴的；interested感兴趣的；excited兴奋的。根据“I used to be very shy.”可知，我过去很害羞，因此是害怕在公共场合讲话。故选A。 2. 句意：一天，当我的英语老师给了我一个很棒的建议 ——“加入辩论俱乐部！” 时，我差点把书掉了。 hobby爱好；habit习惯；suggestion建议；deal交易。根据“Join Debate (辩论) Club!”可知，加入辩论俱乐部是老师给我的一个建议。故选C。 3. 句意：在别人面前讲话？ Singing唱歌；Jumping跳；Running跑步；Speaking讲话。根据“Join Debate (辩论) Club!”可知，辩论俱乐部需要在他人面前讲话。故选D。 4. 句意：光是想到这个就让我的脸变红了。 eyes眼睛；face脸；nose鼻子；ears耳朵。根据“I used to be very shy.”可知，作者过去很害羞，因此想到在他人面前讲话就会脸红。故选B。 5. 句意：我们的指导老师李老师对每个人都很严格。 friendly友好的；angry生气的；direct直接的；strict严格的。根据“So we were a bit afraid of her”可知，有点害怕老师，说明老师很严格。故选D。 6. 句意：“看着听众！大声说！” 她总是提醒我们。 reminded提醒；touched触摸；connected连接；imagined想象。根据“Look at the listeners! Speak loudly!”可知，这是老师对学生的提醒。故选A。 7. 句意：在我的第一次练习中，我太紧张了，几乎说不出一个字。 always总是；usually通常；often经常；hardly几乎不。根据“I was so nervous that”可知，是如此紧张以至于几乎不能说出一个字。故选D。 8. 句意：那时，我想放弃。 give it a go试一试；give up放弃；give it a try试一试；take up开始从事。根据“I was so nervous that I could ... say a word.”可知，作者紧张到几乎说不出话，此时的想法应是想放弃。故选B。 9. 句意：在休息时，俱乐部里一个友好的成员Emma和我聊天。 hunted打猎；fought打架；chatted聊天；packed打包。根据“In my first speech, I felt very nervous too”可知，Emma在和作者聊天。故选C。 10. 句意：她的话激励我更加努力地练习。 returned返回；pushed推动，激励；covered覆盖；solved解决。根据“Keep trying!”可知，Emma的话语激励作者更加努力。故选B。 11. 句意：在我的空闲时间，我在镜子前一遍又一遍地练习。 cried哭；smiled微笑；laughed大笑；practised练习。根据“work harder to practise”可知，是指在镜子前练习。故选D。 12. 句意：我太紧张了，以为自己做不到。 nervous紧张的；calm平静的；polite礼貌的；serious严肃的。这是作者第一次正式辩论，结合前文的紧张经历可知，此处应是紧张。故选A。 13. 句意：然后我想起了Emma的话。 forgot忘记；performed表演；remembered想起；compared比较。根据“My heart was full of strength.”可知，作者获得了力量，这是想起鼓励话语的结果。故选C。 14. 句意：我没有获得第一名，但重要的是，我克服了我的恐惧。 especially尤其；importantly重要地；quickly快速地；hopefully有希望地。根据“I didn’t win first place, but ... I got over my fear”可知，此处作者是强调克服恐惧比获得名次更重要。故选B。 15. 句意：听到同学们的掌声，我感觉像阳光温暖了我的整个身体。 body身体；school学校；family家庭；class班级。根据“sunshine warming my whole”可知，是指阳光温暖了我的整个身体，此处形容内心的温暖传遍全身。故选A。 Passage 4 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tom, a curious middle-school student, had long wanted to explore the unknown forest near his home. The forest, with tall trees and thick grass, seemed to hide many secrets. One sunny afternoon, he 1 a water bottle, a compass and a small bag, and then walked into the forest alone, feeling both excited and nervous. At first, sunlight 2 the leaves, making the ground bright. Birds sang happily, and everything felt peaceful. But as Tom 3 deeper, the trees grew thicker, blocking most of the light. The paths he knew slowly 4 , and soon he couldn’t find his way back. His heart beat fast—he was 5 ! The cold sweat ran down his neck, but he 6 a rule from his survival  book: “Stay calm and look for help.” Tom took a deep breath and looked around 7 . On some tree trunks, he saw strange 8 —small arrows carved (雕刻) by someone. Though his legs felt 9 , he decided to follow them. To avoid getting more lost, he used a 10 to make simple marks on the trees every few steps. He walked for hours. When his feet started to 11 , he heard a sound of water. A clear stream was flowing ahead, shining in the dim light. He remembered his teacher’s words, “If you 12 the stream, it will lead you out.” With hope, he walked along the water. After three hours, the trees became fewer. Tom 13 a road in the distance and ran towards it. When he finally got out of the 14 , the sunset painted the sky golden. This adventure taught Tom a 15 lesson about respecting nature and never underestimating (低估) its power. From that day on, Tom told his friends and family about his adventure, warning them always to be prepared when entering the unknown places. 1. A．took B．threw C．found D．broke 2. A．flew over B．shone through C．landed on D．fell into 3. A．breathed B．swam C．walked D．dug 4. A．hid B．disappeared C．rang D．changed 5. A．lost B．alive C．joyful D．angry 6. A．missed B．remembered C．wrote D．drew 7. A．clearly B．carefully C．loudly D．quickly 8. A．marks B．recipes C．flowers D．stones 9. A．strong B．small C．painful D．allergic 10. A．map B．knife C．book D．phone 11. A．leave B．hurt C．laugh D．sing 12. A．cross B．stop C．follow D．save 13. A．saw B．built C．avoided D．chose 14. A．park B．forest C．school D．desert 15. A．boring B．funny C．useless D．valuable 【答案】 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 【导语】本文讲述中学生汤姆独自进入森林探险迷路，凭借生存知识冷静寻找出路，最终脱险并学到尊重自然的宝贵教训。 1. 句意：他拿起一个水瓶、一个指南针和一个小袋子。 took拿，携带；threw扔，投掷；found发现，找到；broke打破，弄坏。根据“walked into the forest alone”可知，此处指汤姆进入森林前带上了这些必备物品。故选A。 2. 句意：起初，阳光透过树叶照射下来，使地面明亮。 flew over飞过，掠过；shone through透过……照射进来；landed on降落在……上；fell into掉进，陷入。根据“sunlight”和“making the ground bright”可知，此处指阳光穿透树叶的缝隙照到地面。故选B。 3. 句意：但当汤姆走得更深时，树木变得更密，挡住了大部分光线。 breathed呼吸；swam游泳；walked走，步行；dug挖，挖掘。根据“walked into the forest alone”以及“deeper”可知，此处指汤姆继续向森林的深处走去。故选C。 4. 句意：他熟悉的小路慢慢消失了，很快他就找不到回去的路了。 hid隐藏，躲藏；disappeared消失，不见；rang响铃，鸣响；changed改变，变化。根据“and soon he couldn’t find his way back”可知，此处指原本熟悉的小路随着他深入森林而渐渐消失。故选B。 5. 句意：他的心跳得很快——他迷路了！ lost迷路的，迷失的；alive活着的，有生机的；joyful高兴的，快乐的；angry生气的，愤怒的。根据“couldn’t find his way back”和“His heart beat fast”可知，此处指汤姆因找不到归路，确定自己处于迷路的状态。故选A。 6. 句意：冷汗顺着他的脖子流下来，但他想起了生存手册里的一条规则：“保持冷静，寻求帮助。” missed错过，想念；remembered记得，想起；wrote写，书写；drew画，绘画。根据“a rule from his survival book”可知，此处指汤姆在慌乱中回忆起了曾经在生存手册里看到的规则。故选B。 7. 句意：汤姆深吸一口气，仔细环顾四周。 clearly清晰地，清楚地；carefully仔细地，认真地；loudly大声地，响亮地；quickly快速地，迅速地。根据“Stay calm and look for help”可知，此处指汤姆遵循保持冷静的规则，认真、细致地观察周围环境。故选B。 8. 句意：在一些树干上，他看到了奇怪的标记——有人雕刻的小箭头。 marks标记，记号；recipes食谱，配方；flowers花，花朵；stones石头，石块。根据“small arrows carved by someone”可知，此处指有人雕刻的小箭头就是留在树干上的奇怪记号。故选A。 9. 句意：尽管他的腿感到疼痛，但他决定跟着它们走。 strong强壮的，坚固的；small小的，微小的；painful疼痛的，痛苦的；allergic过敏的。根据“He walked for hours”可知，此处指汤姆已经行走了很长时间，腿部产生了疼痛感。故选C。 10. 句意：为了避免更迷路，他每隔几步就用一把刀在树上做简单的标记。 map地图；knife刀，刀具；book书，书籍；phone电话，手机。根据“make simple marks on the trees”可知，此处指汤姆需要用锋利的工具在树干上刻出标记，刀具符合这一需求。故选B。 11. 句意：当他的脚开始疼的时候，他听到了水声。 leave离开，留下；hurt疼痛，受伤；laugh笑，大笑；sing唱歌。根据“He walked for hours”可知，此处指汤姆经过数小时的行走，脚部开始产生疼痛感。故选B。 12. 句意：他记得老师的话：“如果你沿着小溪走，它会带你出去。” cross穿过，越过；stop停止，停下；follow跟随，沿着……走；save拯救，节约。根据“it will lead you out”和“he walked along the water”可知，此处指老师建议沿着小溪的流向行走，就能找到出路。故选C。 13. 句意：汤姆看到远处有一条路，就朝它跑去。 saw看见，看到；built建造，修建；avoided避免，避开；chose选择，挑选。根据“a road in the distance and ran towards it”可知，此处指汤姆的视线中出现了远处的道路，他看到后立刻朝着道路跑去。故选A。 14. 句意：当他终于走出森林时，日落把天空染成了金色。 park公园；forest森林；school学校；desert沙漠。根据“walked into the forest alone”可知，此处指汤姆从他最初进入的那片森林里走了出来。故选B。 15. 句意：这次冒险给汤姆上了一堂关于尊重自然和永远不要低估其力量的宝贵一课。 boring无聊的，乏味的；funny有趣的，滑稽的；useless无用的，无效的；valuable宝贵的，有价值的。根据“respecting nature and never underestimating its power”可知，此处指这次经历让汤姆获得了深刻且有意义的教训。故选D。 三、选词填空 Passage 5 词与短语填空。(有一个多余选项) path, possible, courage, give up, find, lead In 2023, a team of young scientists went to the Gobi Desert to plant trees. The 1 to the planting area was covered with sand and stones. The strong wind made it 2 to walk straight. However, the team leader didn’t 3 . “We must bring green life to this land,” she said with 4 . After walking for hours, they finally 5 a small place with some water. They started planting saplings (树苗). Although the work was hard, they believed they could turn the desert into a forest one day. 【答案】1. path 2. impossible 3. give up 4. courage 5. found 【导语】本文主要讲述了一队年轻科学家于2023年前往戈壁沙漠植树的事情。 1. 句意：通往种植区的道路布满了沙子和石头。结合所给单词与短语和“was covered with sand and stones”可知，此处表示通往种植区的道路，名词path“道路”符合语境，谓语是was，所以填单数名词，故填path。 2. 句意：强风使人不可能走直路。结合所给单词与短语和“The strong wind made it...to walk straight”可知，此处表示强风让人很难直走，possible“可能的”，其反义词impossible“不可能的”符合语境，故填impossible。 3. 句意：然而，队长没有放弃。结合所给单词与短语和“However”可知，此处表示转折，即队长没有放弃，give up“放弃”，didn’t后接动词原形，故填give up。 4. 句意：“我们必须给这片土地带来绿色生命，”她勇敢地说。结合所给单词与短语和“We must bring green life to this land”可知，此处表示她勇敢地说，courage“勇气”，名词，with courage“勇敢地”，故填courage。 5. 句意：走了几个小时后，他们终于找到了一个有水的小地方。结合所给单词与短语和“a small place with some water”可知，此处表示找到了一个有水的小地方，find“找到”，时态为一般过去时，动词用过去式，故填found。 Passage 6 仔细阅读下面短文，用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使 短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。(提示：方框中有一个单词或短语是多余的。) look like/reaches/attracts/types/deep/unusual Have you ever been to Zhangjiajie? The place 1 many tourists with its rich natural beauty. There are so many 2 of trees that remembering their names is hard. One 3 kind stands out: the dove (鸽子) tree, over 3 million years old. The tallest one 4 25m. In summer, it comes into bloom, with petals (花瓣) like doves sitting on the branches. When the wind blows, the petals dance. They just 5 doves opening their wings—that’s how it gets its name. 【答案】1. attracts 2. types 3. unusual 4. reaches 5. look like 【导语】本文介绍张家界凭借自然风光吸引游客，重点介绍了当地一种特别的鸽子树及其名字由来。 1. 句意：这个地方以其丰富的自然美景吸引着许多游客。根据“many tourists”结合备选词可知，此处指吸引游客，句子为一般现在时，主语The place是第三人称单数，attract意为“吸引”，第三人称单数形式为attracts。故填attracts。 2. 句意：有很多种类的树，以至于很难记住它们的名字。根据“of trees”结合备选词可知，此处指树的种类，many后接可数名词复数，type意为“种类”，复数形式为types。故填types。 3. 句意：一种不寻常的种类很突出：鸽子树，有300多万年历史。根据“kind stands out”结合备选词可知，此处指不寻常的种类，unusual意为“不寻常的”，形容词修饰名词。故填unusual。 4. 句意：最高的一棵高达25米。根据“25m”结合备选词可知，此处指达到25米，句子为一般现在时，主语The tallest one是第三人称单数，reach意为“达到”，第三人称单数形式为reaches。故填reaches。 5. 句意：它们看起来就像鸽子展开翅膀。根据“doves opening their wings”结合备选词可知，此处指看起来像鸽子展开翅膀，look like意为“看起来像”，句子为一般现在时，主语They是复数，动词用原形。故填look like。 Passage 7 仔细阅读下面短文，用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有一个单词或短语是多余的。） tired, air, look after, protect, mad, push In the warm waters, a small group of dolphins come up for 1 . In the front is the mother dolphin. Mother dolphin will 2 baby dolphins for a long time. She’ll stay beside her babies until they grow up. Baby dolphins are very playful. They swim well and love to 3 their mother softly. After playing so much, they get 4 . At night, they sleep just below the surface of the water with the mother dolphin. Dolphins always travel in small groups to 5 themselves against their enemies (敌人). They can live for many years. Some dolphins can live to be 35 years in the wild. 【答案】1. air 2. look after 3. push 4. tired 5. protect 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了海豚妈妈如何照顾宝宝以及海豚的生活习性，包括玩耍、休息和团队协作保护自己。 1. 句意：在一小群海豚中，它们浮出水面呼吸空气。根据“come up for…”及备选词汇可知，这里指的是“空气”；air表示“空气”，是不可数名词，作介词for的宾语。故填air。 2. 句意：海豚妈妈会长时间照顾小海豚。根据“Mother dolphin will…baby dolphins for a long time.”及备选词汇可知，这里指的是“照顾”；look after表示“照顾”，是动词短语，will后接动词原形。故填look after。 3. 句意：它们很会游泳并且喜欢轻轻地推妈妈。根据“love to…their mother softly.”及备选词汇可知，这里指的是“推”；push表示“推”，是动词，love to do sth.意为“喜欢做某事”，后接动词原形。故填push。 4. 句意：玩了很多之后，它们累了。根据“After playing so much, they get…”及备选词汇可知，这里指的是“累的”；tired表示“疲倦的”，是形容词，作get的表语。故填tired。 5. 句意：海豚总是以小组形式旅行以保护自己免受敌人伤害。根据“to…themselves against their enemies.”及备选词汇可知，这里指的是“保护”；protect表示“保护”，是动词，构成protect oneself against“保护自己免受……”，不定式to后接动词原形。故填protect。 四、短文填空 Passage 8 What is the best season to visit the Amazon Rainforest? This is a common question we get from people visiting the rainforest for the 1 (one) time. The answer is any time. There is a wet season and a dry season in the rainforest. There is no time that is 2 (good) than the other. Both offer beautiful sights and amazing chances to see plant and animal life, and some 3 (rain) days. The wet season is from November 4 April. During the time, the rainforest gets 60% of the total rainfall. Also, because of the rain, the water in the river 5 (rise) and there is a flood in the forest. That means you can take a boat and travel through the forest. Since you are closer to the top of the trees, you will see beautiful birds, 6 (monkey) and many other animals. The dry season is between May 7 October. This is the warm season, with a temperature of about 36℃. However, it still gets some heavy rain. A key difference is that the land comes out, so people can go to the forest 8 foot. During these months, it is much easier to find snakes and 9 (fish) is much easier too. You may not be able 10 (see) the birds in the trees, but you will see them flying in the sky. 【答案】 1. first 2. better 3. rainy 4. to 5. rises 6. monkeys 7. and 8. on 9. fishing 10. to see 【导语】本文介绍了去亚马逊雨林参观的最佳时间，以及雨林雨季和旱季的不同景色。 1. 句意：这是我们从第一次参观雨林的人们那里得到的常见问题。根据“for the...(one) time”可知，此处表示第一次，用序数词first表示顺序。故填first。 2. 句意：没有哪个时间比另一个更好。根据“than”可知，此处用比较级better“更好”。故填better。 3. 句意：两者都提供了美丽的景色和看到动植物生命的惊人机会，以及一些雨天。根据“days”可知，此处用形容词rainy“下雨的”修饰名词。故填rainy。 4. 句意：雨季是从11月到4月。根据“from November...April”可知，此处表示从11月到4月，from...to“从……到……”。故填to。 5. 句意：此外，由于下雨，河水上涨，森林里发生了洪水。根据“there is a flood”可知，句子用一般现在时，主语water是不可数名词，谓语动词用三单形式。故填rises。 6. 句意：既然你离树顶更近，你就会看到美丽的鸟、猴子和许多其他动物。根据“beautiful birds...and many other animals”可知，此处用名词复数monkeys“猴子”。故填monkeys。 7. 句意：旱季在5月到10月之间。根据“between May...October”可知，此处表示在5月到10月之间，between...and“在……和……之间”。故填and。 8. 句意：一个关键的区别是陆地出现了，所以人们可以步行去森林。根据“go to the forest...foot”可知，此处用on foot表示“步行”。故填on。 9. 句意：在这几个月里，更容易找到蛇，钓鱼也容易得多。根据“is much easier too”可知，此处用动名词作主语，fishing“钓鱼”符合语境。故填fishing。 10. 句意：你可能看不到树上的鸟，但你会看到它们在天空中飞翔。根据“be able”可知，此处用be able to do sth表示“能够做某事”。故填to see。 Passage 9 阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Yandang Mountain is known as the “No. 1 Mountain in Southeast China”. The mountain is 1 (locate) in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. It stands about 1,057 metres 2 sea level. Its name comes from a dried-up lake at the top. The lake is called Yanhui Lake, or Goose Lake. In autumn, wild geese fly to the reeds (芦苇) around the lake 3 (rest) for a while before continuing their migration. The mountain was not widely known until the Song Dynasty 4 it was hard to hike across it. Xu Xiake, the famous Ming Dynasty explorer, once 5 (say), “Only the gods can see all the wonders of Yandang Mountain.” Over hundreds of years, many temples have been built on the mountain. And many famous artists have left 6 (they) works there. These works include stone sculptures (雕塑), calligraphic tablets (碑刻) and paintings on the rocks. The mountain is full of 7 (especial) interesting natural sights. One of the most famous is Ling Feng, or Spiritual Peaks. This area 8 (have) many strange peaks and cliffs. They look different from different sides. Take Hezhang Peak, for example. The 270-metre-high peak can look like 9 pair of hands, a young lady in a qipao, or two people in each other’s arms. Another well-known sight is Sanzhepu, or Three-Terraced Falls. The falls are divided into three 10 (level) by rock cliffs. They are some of the most special waterfalls on the mountain. 【答案】 1. located 2. above 3. to rest 4. because 5. said 6. their 7. especially 8. has 9. a 10. levels 【导语】本文介绍了浙江温州雁荡山的地理位置、名字由来、历史文化及灵峰、三折瀑等著名自然景观。 1. 句意：这座山位于浙江省温州市。根据“The mountain is...in Wenzhou”可知，此处为被动语态，locate的过去分词是located。故填located。 2. 句意：它海拔大约1057米。根据“sea level”可知，此处表示海拔，用固定短语above sea level。故填above。 3. 句意：秋天，大雁飞到湖边的芦苇地休息一会儿，然后继续迁徙。根据“for a while before continuing their migration”可知，此处用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to rest。 4. 句意：雁荡山直到宋代才广为人知，因为很难徒步穿越。根据上下文逻辑可知，此处表示原因，用because。故填because。 5. 句意：明代著名探险家徐霞客曾说过。根据“once”可知，句子为一般过去时，say的过去式是said。故填said。 6. 句意：许多著名艺术家在那里留下了他们的作品。根据“works”可知，此处用形容词性物主代词their修饰名词。故填their。 7. 句意：这座山有特别有趣的自然景观。根据“interesting”可知，此处用副词especially修饰形容词。故填especially。 8. 句意：这个地区有许多奇特的山峰和悬崖。根据“This area...many strange peaks and cliffs.”可知，陈述事实，句子为一般现在时，主语This area是第三人称单数，have用has。故填has。 9. 句意：这座270米高的山峰看起来像一双手。此处用固定短语a pair of。故填a。 10. 句意：瀑布被岩石悬崖分成三层。根据“three”可知，此处用level的复数形式levels。故填levels。 Passage 10 Have you ever heard of the “Glass Forest”? No, it’s not made of real glass. It refers to the amazing Yadan National Geopark in Gansu, China. Here, you can see one of the 1 (strange) landscapes on Earth. The park is full of weird hills that look like castles, towers, and even animals. They are made of sand and mud. Millions of years ago, this area was a huge lake. Layers of sand and mud 2 (settle) at the bottom. Later, the earth moved, and the lake dried up. The soft ground was lifted high into the air. Then, the wind became the sculptor (雕塑家). For thousands of years, strong winds 3 (blow) across the desert. The wind carried sand and hit the hills again and again. Slowly, the soft parts were worn away, 4 (leave) the hard parts standing tall. That is how these “castles” were formed. 5 (visit) the park is an unforgettable experience. However, you must be careful. The ground is uneven, and there is no shade. The sun shines 6 (bright) all day. You should wear sunglasses and bring enough water. The best time to go is in the late afternoon. As the sun goes down, the shadows change 7 (shape) constantly. The yellow earth turns golden, then orange, and finally deep red. It looks like a 8 (paint) picture. Scientists say these landforms are very fragile (易碎的). If people climb on them or carve names on them, they will be 9 (damage) forever. So, remember: look with your eyes, take photos with your camera, but do not 10 (touch) the delicate structures. Let’s protect this natural miracle for the future. 【答案】 1. strangest 2. settled 3. have blown 4. leaving 5. Visiting 6. brightly 7. shapes 8. painted 9. damaged 10. touch 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国甘肃的雅丹国家地质公园，也被称为“玻璃森林”。 1. 句意：在这里，你可以看到地球上最奇怪的景观之一。 “one of the + 形容词最高级 + 复数名词”是固定结构，用strangest。故填strangest。 2. 句意：一层层泥沙沉积在湖底。根据“Millions of years ago”可知，句子用一般过去时，用settled。故填settled。 3. 句意：几千年来，强风一直吹过沙漠。根据“For thousands of years”可知，用现在完成时，主语为“strong winds”，用have blown。故填have blown。 4. 句意：慢慢地，柔软的部分被侵蚀掉，留下坚硬的部分高高耸立。此处用现在分词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，用leaving。故填leaving。 5. 句意：参观这个公园是一次难忘的经历。此处应用动名词作句子主语，位于句首首字母大写，用Visiting。故填Visiting。 6. 句意：阳光整天明媚地照耀着。此处修饰动词shines，应用副词形式brightly。故填brightly。 7. 句意：随着太阳落下，影子不断地改变形状。此处表示泛指，应用复数形式shapes。故填shapes。 8. 句意：它看起来就像一幅被画出来的画。此处修饰名词picture，表示“被绘画的”，应用过去分词painted，作定语。故填painted。 9. 句意：如果人们攀爬它们或在上面刻名字，它们将永远被破坏。主语they和damage是被动关系，用被动语态，此处用过去分词damaged。故填damaged。 10. 句意：所以记住：用眼睛看，用相机拍照，但不要触摸这些脆弱的结构。do not后接动词原形touch。故填touch。 五、书面表达 Passage 11 近日，某英文公众号正在做关于“走遍中国”系列的推送，现就“最受欢迎旅游景点”这一话题收集素材。假如你是李华，请你用英语给该公众号留言，推荐一处国内值得一去的旅游胜地，对其作简要介绍，并说明推荐理由。 要求：语句通顺，语法正确，80词左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Hello, friends. My name is Li Hua. I believe Hainan is a must-see place in China. As we all know, Hainan lies in the south of China. It is the second-largest island in China. Nandu River is the longest river, and Wuzhi Mountain is the highest mountain in Hainan. What’s more, the weather here is warm all year round. So it’s a perfect place to go on vacation, especially in winter. Now that you are here, why not go and discover all these wonderful things by yourself? 【详解】[总体分析] ① 题材：本文是一篇话题作文； ② 时态：主要为“一般现在时”； ③ 提示：根据话题写作，注意突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，点明海南是中国不容错过的旅游胜地； 第二步，介绍海南的地理位置，河流、山川以及气候等； 第三步，书写结语。呼吁大家去探索海南美妙的事物。 [亮点词汇] ①a must-see place一个必去之地 ②As we all know众所周知 ③lies in the south of位于……的南部 ④What’s more另外 ⑤all year round全年 [高分句型] Now that you are here, why not go and discover all these wonderful things by yourself? (Now that引导的原因状语从句) 16 / 16乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $单元话题精练 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature（新教材人教版） （阅读理解+完形填空+选词填空+语法填空+书面表达） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 单元标题 主题 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 自然奇观 内容提要 精练-1 精练-2 精练-3 一、阅读理解 Passage 1 The Big Stone River is one of the most amazing stone rivers in the world. The Big Stone River is the most interesting sight (景象) of Taganay National Park in Russia. Different from other rivers, it is filled with rocks and stones. Not a drop of water can be seen. Interestingly, as one comes near to the rocky river, the sound of running water can be heard. Rocks fell down from the mountains slowly and made the river of rocks. The Big Stone River is about 6 km long and is made up of many small rocky rivers. It cuts through a thick forest like a real river. It is about 200 metres wide and in some places, it is up to 700 metres wide. Some of the rocks weigh up to 10 tons each and the layer (层) of rocks goes down 6 metres deep. Scientists believe it is the consequence of the movement of glaciers (冰川) about 10, 000 years ago. At that time, ice covered the top of the mountains. As time went by, the ice turned into water. Seeing the amazing river is a great experience. The best way to experience this natural wonder is from above. Come and visit it when you come to Russia. 1. Why is the Big Stone River special? A．Because it is in Taganay National Park. B．Because it is full of fish. C．Because it is impossible to see water there. D．Because the sound of running water is loud. 2. How wide is the widest part of the Big Stone River? A．6 metres. B．200 metres. C．700 metres. D．6, 000 metres. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The Big Stone River is the only stone river in the world. B．The Big Stone River is a real river through a thick forest. C．The Big Stone River is made up of some big rocky rivers. D．Enjoying the Big Stone River from a higher place is the best way. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A．The Big Stone River B．A Very Amazing Stone C．An Unforgettable Experience D．A Running River Passage 2 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。 The Eye of the Sahara is one of Earth’s most amazing natural wonders. It’s a special place in the desert (沙漠) of Mauritania, Africa. Looking from the sky, it looks like a huge, bright eye! It is as long as 500 football fields. The Eye looks like a big round pizza with different coloured parts. How was it made? Millions of years ago, the ground under the sand started to rise up. Then, wind and rain slowly wore away the soft rocks (岩石), leaving the hard ones behind. Over time, these hard rocks formed the beautiful circles we see today. From above, you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour. The biggest circle is on the outside, with smaller ones inside. But the Eye of the Sahara is in trouble. The desert is very dry, and sandstorms often blow over it. The sand can make the rocks difficult to see. Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities. What can we do to help? Scientists are studying the Eye to find ways to conserve the rocks from sand. Some people also suggest building a small road or a simple visitor centre nearby. This way, more kids and tourists can come and see the Eye of the Sahara. 1. What can we learn about the circles of the Eye from Paragraph 2? A．They are all the same size. B．The smallest circle is in the centre. C．Each circle has the same colour. D．There are about 8 round circles. 2. Why can’t many people visit the Eye of the Sahara easily? A．Because it’s too small to find. B．Because it’s far from cities. C．Because it’s always full of water. D．Because it’s too hot to get there. 3. What does the underlined word “conserve” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Climb. B．Hike. C．Develop. D．Protect. 4. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To talk about dangerous sandstorms. B．To tell how to build a visitor centre. C．To compare different deserts in Africa. D．To describe a natural wonder and its challenges. 二、完形填空 Passage 3 I used to be very shy. And I was 1 of speaking in public. One day, when my English teacher gave me an amazing 2 —“Join Debate (辩论) Club!”—I almost dropped my books. 3 in front of others? Just thinking about it made my 4 become red. But her kind eyes made me say yes. Mrs Lee, our instructor, was 5 with everyone. So we were a bit afraid of her. “Look at the listeners! Speak loudly!” she always 6 us. At my first practice, I was so nervous that I could 7 say a word. At that time, I wanted to 8 . During a break, Emma, a friendly member in the club, 9 with me. “In my first speech, I felt very nervous too,” she said, passing me water. “Keep trying!” Her words 10 me to work harder to practise. In my free time, I 11 over and over in front of the mirror. The big debate arrived. It was my turn. I was so 12 that I thought I couldn’t do it. Then I 13 Emma’s words. I stepped onto the stage. My heart was full of strength. Taking a deep breath, I began. I didn’t win first place, but 14 , I got over my fear. Hearing my classmates clap (鼓掌), I felt like sunshine warming my whole 15 . Debate Club taught me that bravery (勇气) isn’t about being perfect—it’s about trying even when you’re scared. Now, I raise my hand in class without hiding behind my textbook. 1. A．scared B．happy C．interested D．excited 2. A．hobby B．habit C．suggestion D．deal 3. A．Singing B．Jumping C．Running D．Speaking 4. A．eyes B．face C．nose D．ears 5. A．friendly B．angry C．direct D．strict 6. A．reminded B．touched C．connected D．imagined 7. A．always B．usually C．often D．hardly 8. A．give it a go B．give up C．give it a try D．take up 9. A．hunted B．fought C．chatted D．packed 10. A．returned B．pushed C．covered D．solved 11. A．cried B．smiled C．laughed D．practised 12. A．nervous B．calm C．polite D．serious 13. A．forgot B．performed C．remembered D．compared 14. A．especially B．importantly C．quickly D．hopefully 15. A．body B．school C．family D．class Passage 4 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tom, a curious middle-school student, had long wanted to explore the unknown forest near his home. The forest, with tall trees and thick grass, seemed to hide many secrets. One sunny afternoon, he 1 a water bottle, a compass and a small bag, and then walked into the forest alone, feeling both excited and nervous. At first, sunlight 2 the leaves, making the ground bright. Birds sang happily, and everything felt peaceful. But as Tom 3 deeper, the trees grew thicker, blocking most of the light. The paths he knew slowly 4 , and soon he couldn’t find his way back. His heart beat fast—he was 5 ! The cold sweat ran down his neck, but he 6 a rule from his survival  book: “Stay calm and look for help.” Tom took a deep breath and looked around 7 . On some tree trunks, he saw strange 8 —small arrows carved (雕刻) by someone. Though his legs felt 9 , he decided to follow them. To avoid getting more lost, he used a 10 to make simple marks on the trees every few steps. He walked for hours. When his feet started to 11 , he heard a sound of water. A clear stream was flowing ahead, shining in the dim light. He remembered his teacher’s words, “If you 12 the stream, it will lead you out.” With hope, he walked along the water. After three hours, the trees became fewer. Tom 13 a road in the distance and ran towards it. When he finally got out of the 14 , the sunset painted the sky golden. This adventure taught Tom a 15 lesson about respecting nature and never underestimating (低估) its power. From that day on, Tom told his friends and family about his adventure, warning them always to be prepared when entering the unknown places. 1. A．took B．threw C．found D．broke 2. A．flew over B．shone through C．landed on D．fell into 3. A．breathed B．swam C．walked D．dug 4. A．hid B．disappeared C．rang D．changed 5. A．lost B．alive C．joyful D．angry 6. A．missed B．remembered C．wrote D．drew 7. A．clearly B．carefully C．loudly D．quickly 8. A．marks B．recipes C．flowers D．stones 9. A．strong B．small C．painful D．allergic 10. A．map B．knife C．book D．phone 11. A．leave B．hurt C．laugh D．sing 12. A．cross B．stop C．follow D．save 13. A．saw B．built C．avoided D．chose 14. A．park B．forest C．school D．desert 15. A．boring B．funny C．useless D．valuable 三、选词填空 Passage 5 仔细阅读下面短文，用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使 短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。(提示：方框中有一个单词或短语是多余的。) path, possible, courage, give up, find, lead In 2023, a team of young scientists went to the Gobi Desert to plant trees. The 1 to the planting area was covered with sand and stones. The strong wind made it 2 to walk straight. However, the team leader didn’t 3 . “We must bring green life to this land,” she said with 4 . After walking for hours, they finally 5 a small place with some water. They started planting saplings (树苗). Although the work was hard, they believed they could turn the desert into a forest one day. Passage 6 仔细阅读下面短文，用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使 短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。(提示：方框中有一个单词或短语是多余的。) look like/reaches/attracts/types/deep/unusual Have you ever been to Zhangjiajie? The place 1 many tourists with its rich natural beauty. There are so many 2 of trees that remembering their names is hard. One 3 kind stands out: the dove (鸽子) tree, over 3 million years old. The tallest one 4 25m. In summer, it comes into bloom, with petals (花瓣) like doves sitting on the branches. When the wind blows, the petals dance. They just 5 doves opening their wings—that’s how it gets its name. Passage 7 tired, air, look after, protect, mad, push In the warm waters, a small group of dolphins come up for 1 . In the front is the mother dolphin. Mother dolphin will 2 baby dolphins for a long time. She’ll stay beside her babies until they grow up. Baby dolphins are very playful. They swim well and love to 3 their mother softly. After playing so much, they get 4 . At night, they sleep just below the surface of the water with the mother dolphin. Dolphins always travel in small groups to 5 themselves against their enemies (敌人). They can live for many years. Some dolphins can live to be 35 years in the wild. 四、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Passage 8 What is the best season to visit the Amazon Rainforest? This is a common question we get from people visiting the rainforest for the 1 (one) time. The answer is any time. There is a wet season and a dry season in the rainforest. There is no time that is 2 (good) than the other. Both offer beautiful sights and amazing chances to see plant and animal life, and some 3 (rain) days. The wet season is from November 4 April. During the time, the rainforest gets 60% of the total rainfall. Also, because of the rain, the water in the river 5 (rise) and there is a flood in the forest. That means you can take a boat and travel through the forest. Since you are closer to the top of the trees, you will see beautiful birds, 6 (monkey) and many other animals. The dry season is between May 7 October. This is the warm season, with a temperature of about 36℃. However, it still gets some heavy rain. A key difference is that the land comes out, so people can go to the forest 8 foot. During these months, it is much easier to find snakes and 9 (fish) is much easier too. You may not be able 10 (see) the birds in the trees, but you will see them flying in the sky. Passage 9 Yandang Mountain is known as the “No. 1 Mountain in Southeast China”. The mountain is 1 (locate) in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. It stands about 1,057 metres 2 sea level. Its name comes from a dried-up lake at the top. The lake is called Yanhui Lake, or Goose Lake. In autumn, wild geese fly to the reeds (芦苇) around the lake 3 (rest) for a while before continuing their migration. The mountain was not widely known until the Song Dynasty 4 it was hard to hike across it. Xu Xiake, the famous Ming Dynasty explorer, once 5 (say), “Only the gods can see all the wonders of Yandang Mountain.” Over hundreds of years, many temples have been built on the mountain. And many famous artists have left 6 (they) works there. These works include stone sculptures (雕塑), calligraphic tablets (碑刻) and paintings on the rocks. The mountain is full of 7 (especial) interesting natural sights. One of the most famous is Ling Feng, or Spiritual Peaks. This area 8 (have) many strange peaks and cliffs. They look different from different sides. Take Hezhang Peak, for example. The 270-metre-high peak can look like 9 pair of hands, a young lady in a qipao, or two people in each other’s arms. Another well-known sight is Sanzhepu, or Three-Terraced Falls. The falls are divided into three 10 (level) by rock cliffs. They are some of the most special waterfalls on the mountain. Passage 10 Have you ever heard of the “Glass Forest”? No, it’s not made of real glass. It refers to the amazing Yadan National Geopark in Gansu, China. Here, you can see one of the 1 (strange) landscapes on Earth. The park is full of weird hills that look like castles, towers, and even animals. They are made of sand and mud. Millions of years ago, this area was a huge lake. Layers of sand and mud 2 (settle) at the bottom. Later, the earth moved, and the lake dried up. The soft ground was lifted high into the air. Then, the wind became the sculptor (雕塑家). For thousands of years, strong winds 3 (blow) across the desert. The wind carried sand and hit the hills again and again. Slowly, the soft parts were worn away, 4 (leave) the hard parts standing tall. That is how these “castles” were formed. 5 (visit) the park is an unforgettable experience. However, you must be careful. The ground is uneven, and there is no shade. The sun shines 6 (bright) all day. You should wear sunglasses and bring enough water. The best time to go is in the late afternoon. As the sun goes down, the shadows change 7 (shape) constantly. The yellow earth turns golden, then orange, and finally deep red. It looks like a 8 (paint) picture. Scientists say these landforms are very fragile (易碎的). If people climb on them or carve names on them, they will be 9 (damage) forever. So, remember: look with your eyes, take photos with your camera, but do not 10 (touch) the delicate structures. Let’s protect this natural miracle for the future. 五、书面表达 Passage 11 近日，某英文公众号正在做关于“走遍中国”系列的推送，现就“最受欢迎旅游景点”这一话题收集素材。假如你是李华，请你用英语给该公众号留言，推荐一处国内值得一去的旅游胜地，对其作简要介绍，并说明推荐理由。 要求：语句通顺，语法正确，80词左右。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 / 8乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $