Unit4 The Wonders of Nature模拟卷 河南省2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

河南省2025-2026学年(人教版2024)八年级英语下学期 Unit 4 The wonders of nature模拟卷 一、听力测试（20分，略） 二、阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分） 阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。 A 外文素材改编自 DAILY WARM-UPS Reading There are mountains all over the world. The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Qomolangma. The highest mountain in the US is in Alaska. It is Denali. It's fun to explore mountains. Many bears and birds make their homes there. Trees and plants grow there too. Rivers are important! Some of them carry water from the mountains to many places. There are many famous rivers. The Nile is the longest river in the world. You can even take a fun boat ride along the Nile! However, sometimes the rivers are in flood. When floods happen, they can be good for farmland, helping some plants grow. But if a river floods your house, that's a big problem! Do you know about deserts? They can be very hot. They can also be very cold. The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. Deserts are made up of sand or rocks. Some do not get much rain. Others are covered in frozen snow. Some plants can live in the desert. That's because they store water in their roots (根), stems and leaves. The saguaro cactus tree (Carnegiea gigantea), for example, is a plant that grows in the desert and can live for about 200 years. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )21. What is the highest mountain in the US? A. Mount Foraker. B. Denali. C. Mauna Kea. D. Mount Fairweather. ( )22. What can you do along the Nile according to the text? A. Take a bath. B. Go fishing. C. Have a sports meeting. D. Take a fun boat ride. ( )23. Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A. Deserts B. Plants C. Pools D. Lakes ( )24. How do plants manage to survive in the desert? A. The plants stay away from sunlight. B. The plants get water from air. C. The plants reduce the size of leaves. D. The plants store water in their roots, stems and leaves. ( )25. What is the theme of the text? A. Nature. B. Transportation. C. History. D. Technology. B[2025 梅州期末] Maya was a young woman. She lived in a small village at the foot of a very high mountain. She often dreamed of reaching the top of the mountain. Every day, she looked up at the mountain, and imagined what it would be like to stand on its top and see the world from that height. One day, Maya decided that it was time to make her dream come true. She packed a small bag and set off on her journey. Halfway up the mountain, Maya met a group of experienced climbers coming down. ''Turn back,'' they warned. ''The climb is too difficult, and the weather is getting worse. It's not worth the risk.'' For a moment, Maya felt tired and cold, and she wasn't sure if she could go on. But then, Maya remembered why she had started the climb. She wanted to prove that she was able to achieve her dream, no matter how difficult the journey was. So she thanked the climbers for their concern (关心) but decided to continue climbing. As she climbed higher, the air grew thinner, and every step became a struggle. But she refused to give up. She knew that every step forward, no matter how small, brought her closer to her goal. Finally, Maya reached the very top. The view was more beautiful than she had ever imagined, and tears of joy filled her eyes. At that moment, Maya realized that the journey up the mountain was not just about reaching the top; it was about discovering her own strength and resilience (适应力). And from that day on, Maya never doubted herself again. She faced each new challenge with the same determination (决心) and courage, knowing that she had the strength to climb any mountain, both in the world and within herself. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )26. What was Maya's dream? A. To be a teacher. B. To live in the city. C. To see the mountain. D. To reach the top of the mountain. ( )27. What happened on Maya's way to the top of the mountain? A. She was told to turn back. B. She fell down and broke her leg. C. Some climbers joined her in climbing. D. Some climbers encouraged her to keep going. ( )28. What is the correct order of the events about Maya? a. She always looked up at the mountain. b. She began to climb up the mountain. c. She enjoyed the beautiful view on the top of the mountain. d. She remembered her dream. A. a−b−c−d B. a−b−d−c C. d−b−c−a D. d−a−b−c ( )29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Maya was too excited to cry. B. The climb was not difficult in Maya's eyes. C. Maya realized the meaning of the journey up the mountain. D. The view was more beautiful than Maya had ever imagined. ( )30. Which of the following can best describe Maya? A. Healthy and wise. B. Brave and strong. C. Beautiful and fun. D. Kind and humorous. C According to scientists, a lake with a round shape is very common. However, the lake named Kingsley in Florida, USA, makes them very surprised. Kingsley Lake is one of the best fishing spots in Florida, but few people know what really makes this place special is its unusually round shape. The lake may be the roundest lake in the world. In fact, we can only see how round the lake is from the air. What caused Kingsley Lake to have this special shape? Some people think human beings have changed the structure (结构) of Kingsley Lake so that it is unusually round. However, in fact, this lake is completely free from human activities. It is believed to have formed as a sinkhole (落水洞). It also appears that the lake is the result of the movement of rocks which gave the present shape of Kingsley Lake. Kingsley Lake is one of the highest lakes in Florida. And it is also considered one of Florida's deepest lakes. According to the survey, Kingsley Lake has an unchanging water level because of its surface drainage (排水) system. This system helps the floodwater easily run from the lake to the areas around. In addition, the lake has many shallow (浅的) water areas, so it can be filled with water again. Kingsley Lake is now a famous tourist destination(目的地). Each year, it attracts about 120,000 tourists on average. It also provides home for a lot of endangered animals. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )31. Why do scientists feel surprised when they see Kingsley Lake? A. Because it looks so beautiful. B. Because it is a good fishing spot. C. Because it is a tourist destination. D. Because it has quite a round shape. ( )32. What's Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The reason why Kingsley Lake is unusually round. B. The influence which human activities have caused. C. The present shape given by the movement of rocks. D. The data (数据) people must know about the lake. ( )33. What makes the lake's water level always stay the same? ①The good drainage system. ②The amazing depth. ③The shallow water areas. ④The high water level. A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①③ D. ③④ ( )34. Which of the following is TRUE about Kingsley Lake? A. It's a natural lake. B. It's a man-made lake. C. It's the world's deepest lake. D. It's the highest lake in the USA. ( )35. What's the writer's purpose of writing the passage? A. To introduce a lake with a special shape. B. To call on more people to protect the lake. C. To attract more tourists to Kingsley Lake. D. To describe the beauty of Kingsley Lake. D Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain's most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries (神秘的事物). 36.______ People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. 37.______ Because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. ''The leaders arrived in England much later,'' he points out. 38.______ The large stones were together in a certain way. On midsummer's morning, the sun shines directly into the centre of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can stop illness and keep people healthy. ''As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,'' said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial (埋葬) place or a place to honour ancestors (祖先). 39.______ Ancient people built Stonehenge slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how people built it because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge but they couldn't. ''We don't really know who built Stonehenge,'' says Paul Stoker. ''40. ______ But we do know they must have been hard-working — and great planners!'' 根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填人文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，内容完整，并将其标号填写在下面题号后的横线上。 A. And perhaps we might never know. B. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. C. Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. D. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can't be true. E. Others think people built it to celebrate a victory of a war. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 三、完形填空（15小题，每小题1分，共15分） 先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。 Hukou Waterfall: Water Falls from the Sky Hukou Waterfall is the largest yellow waterfall in the world. It is also the second waterfall in China next to Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou Province. From its headwater in Qinghai Province, the Yellow River 41.______all the way to the east and finally to the sea. It carries Chinese history and civilization of more than 5,000 years, so we 42.______the Yellow River as China's ''Mother River''. As it flows to Hukou Village, the river sharply narrows from 500 meters 43.______to only about 30 meters. The calm water suddenly falls down into a deep pool 44.______thousands of wild horses run forward wildly. As a result, a wonderful waterfall 45.______. It seems that the water pours down from a big teapot, so the waterfall has the name Hukou—meaning the 46.______of the teapot in Chinese. The falling water brings huge smoke and clouds, with color 47.______from yellow to grey, grey to blue. People 48.______this heart-shaking sight ''smoke from the river''. There is also a stone under the waterfall. It moves up and down 49.______the falling water. It is not seen all the time as the water is 50.______changing, so people name it guishi, meaning the ''mysterious stone''. Over history, lots of poets and painters once traveled here. They admired the 51.______ view, and left numerous works about the great waterfall. 52.______them, Li Bai's invitation to wine (《将进酒》) may be the best-known. It says, ''Do not you see the Yellow River come from the sky, 53.______the sea and never come back?'' There are many wonders at Hukou Waterfall, 54.______smoke from the river, boats on land and rainbows in the sunshine. April and October are the best time to 55.______ Hukou Waterfall. Why? Because the water is full! ( )41. A. circles B. runs C. opens D. drives ( )42. A. describe B. increase C. mix D. develop ( )43. A. long B. high C. wide D. low ( )44. A. so far B. so that C. as if D. as soon as ( )45. A. drops B. goes C. enters D. appears ( )46. A. mouth B. shape C. bottom D. cover ( )47. A. facing B. turning C. dividing D. shaking ( )48. A. think B. seem C. lean D. call ( )49. A. from B. for C. with D. of ( )50. A. always B. seldom C. never D. hardly ( )51. A. lovely B. impossible C. awful D. wonderful ( )52. A. Between B. Opposite C. Among D. Across ( )53. A. moving on B. rushing into C. waving to D. dancing to ( )54. A. thanks to B. according to C. rather than D. such as ( )55. A. swim B. visit C. drink D. pass 四、语篇填空（共两节，15小题，每小题1分，共15分） 第一节 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺，意思完整。[2025 山东菏泽模拟・节选] good, treat, shoot, from, change, discovery, nature, pass, if, be You must have heard of the legend of Yu Gong, who tried to move two mountains. The Taihang Mountain was one of the two mountains. The Taihang Mountain 56.________ through the areas of Hebei, Shanxi, Henan and Beijing. It is about 400 kilometres long. It is a large mountain range in North China, and it 57.________ called ''the backbone (脊梁) of China'' in ancient times. Many of the legends about the very beginning of human civilization come 58.________ the Taihang area. For example, Nü Wa used stones to repair the sky to make sure that humans would have a 59.________ and safer future; Houyi protected everyone by 60.________ the suns; Emperor Yan, one of the earliest Chinese emperors, tried large numbers of herbs and taught people how to use them to 61.________ diseases. The Taihang Mountain is not only where the ancient stories happened, but also a place where tens of thousands of fossils (化石) were found. These fossils show the 62.________ earth. At the same time, we can also learn about how ancient humans lived from many 63.________ around the area. Nowadays, there are 64.________ forests around the area with beautiful colours in four seasons. It is home to many animals and plants as well. 65.________ you need a trip that helps you learn different things about history, culture and so on, you can go to the Taihang Mountain. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺，意思完整，每空限填一词。 Yellowstone National Park is the US national park built in 1872. It is one of 66. ______largest parks in America. Yellowstone is the first national park in the world and it is famous 67.______ its wildlife. First native (土著的) Americans lived in the Yellowstone at least 11,000 years ago. There were some visits by mountain men during the early 1800s. Later, the US Army (军队) began to protect the park 68.______ tried hard to make it keep peace. In 1917, the National Park Service built many buildings there. Now, they are really important for the study about American history. Some people don't know what to do in the Yellowstone when they pay they first visit. Actually, there 69.______many fun activities in the park, such as hiking and camping. Everybody can find something interesting 70.______do there. So it is a fantastic choice for us to take a trip to Yellowstone National Park. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 五、补全对话(5小题，每小题2分，共10分) 根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意义连 贯、完整。 John: Hi, Alice. 71. _________________? Is it the Arabian Desert? Alice: No, it's the second biggest in the world. The Sahara Desert is the biggest. John: I see. 72. _________________? Alice: It's about 9 million square kilometers. John: Wow, it's really big. 73. _________________? Alice: Yes, of course there are some big deserts in China. And the Taklimakan Desert is bigger than any other desert in China. John: 74. _________________? Alice: The Taklimakan Desert is in Xinjiang. John: How about taking a trip to the desert? Alice: 75. _________________. A trip to the desert could be interesting. 六、书面表达(20分) 美丽中国（Beautiful China）栏目面向全国中学生开展自然奇观推荐活动，请你根据下面的提示，写一篇英语短文介绍张家界国家森林公园，并给出推荐理由。 名称 张家界国家森林公园(Zhangjiajie National Forest Park) 面积 约 48 平方千米 自然风光 有山有河有森林、不同种类的动植物、奇特形状的岩石 著名景点 袁家界、金鞭溪(Golden Whip Stream)...... 推荐理由 ...... 写作要求： 1.词数 100 左右； 2.短文须包含以上提示内容，可适当发挥。 参考答案 一、听力（略） 二、阅读理解 21-25 BDADA 26-30 DABCB 31-35 DACAA 36-40 BDCEA 三、完形填空 41-45 BACCD 46-50 ABDCA 51-55 DCBDB 四、语篇填空 第一节 56-60 passes, was, from, better, shooting 61-65 treat, changeable, discoveries, natural, If 第二节 66-70 the, for, and, are, to 五、补全对话 71. Which is the biggest desert in the world/… 72. How large is the Sahara Desert/… 73. Are there any big deserts in China/… 74. Where is the Taklimakan Desert/… 75. That sounds great/… 六、书面表达 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Hunan Province. It's famous for its beautiful natural scenery and has an area of about 48 square kilometres. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in China. This area is covered with thousands of peaks, clear rivers, amazing waterfalls and green forests. You will be impressed by the unique rocks and stones there. It's also home to many kinds of plants and animals. The main attractions include Yuanjiajie and the Golden Whip Stream. You can hike, take photos and enjoy the fresh air there. If you like adventures or just love nature, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a must-visit place! ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $