Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版八年级下册

（考试时间：45分钟 满分：75分）

一、完形填空（10分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Last summer, I went on a trip to the mountains with my family to enjoy the wonders of nature. The moment we arrived, fresh air wrapped around us, and the sound of birds singing filled our ears.

We walked along a small path, and on both sides were tall trees with green 1._____. Some small flowers bloomed, showing their bright colors. My little sister pointed at a cute squirrel and asked me to take a photo of it. I took out my phone and caught its 2._____ moment.

As we climbed higher, the view became more beautiful. We could see a clear river running through the valley, and its 3._____ water sparkled in the sun. My dad told me that the river has nurtured the plants and animals here for hundreds of years. I felt a deep respect for this great 4._____ of nature.

At noon, we sat under a big tree to rest. My mom prepared some fruit and bread for us. While eating, we watched a group of birds flying across the sky. They moved together in a neat 5._____, which was amazing. My sister said she had never seen such a wonderful 6._____ before.

In the afternoon, we visited a small waterfall. The water fell from the top of the cliff, making a loud sound. The mist from the waterfall made our faces 7._____. We stood there, watching the white water crash into the pool below. It was one of the most beautiful 8._____ I had ever seen.

When we went back home in the evening, I felt tired but happy. This trip let me closely touch the wonders of nature and realize how precious our natural world is. I decided to protect nature and keep its 9._____ forever. Nature is our best friend, and we should always cherish every 10._____ of it.

1. A. leaves B. fruits C. flowers D. branches

2. A. sad B. lively C. quiet D. boring

3. A. dirty B. dark C. clear D. thick

4. A. wonder B. problem C. gift D. secret

5. A. line B. circle C. group D. crowd

6. A. sight B. sound C. taste D. smell

7. A. dry B. wet C. hot D. cold

8. A. animals B. plants C. scenes D. people

9. A. beauty B. danger C. sadness D. darkness

10. A. book B. part C. story D. picture

二、短文填空（15分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式，使短文意思完整、通顺。

Nature is full of amazing wonders that surprise us every day. From high mountains to deep oceans, from small 11.__________ (insect) to large animals, every living thing plays an important role in the natural world.

The 12.__________ (sun) light gives energy to all plants. Plants use it to make food and produce oxygen for us to breathe. Without plants, our world would be lifeless. There is 13.__________ small garden near my home. It is full of green plants and colorful flowers.

I often go there after school to enjoy the beauty of nature. I like to sit 14.__________ a big tree and listen to the birds singing. Sometimes, I bring a book and read it 15.__________ (slow) in the quiet environment. The garden is a perfect place to relax 16.__________ a busy day.

My 17.__________ (one) trip to the sea was unforgettable. I saw the blue sea and white waves. A fisherman told me that the sea provides lots of food 18.__________ people. He said we should protect the sea and its living things.

My mom often tells me to be kind to nature. She says nature is 19.__________ (we) home. We should not cut down trees or pollute rivers. Every year, many birds 20.__________ (fly) to warm places in winter. Next year, I 21.__________ (join) a nature protection group to help protect them.

The 22.__________ (excite) of exploring nature is hard to describe. We should try our best 23.__________ (protect) nature. The more we understand nature, the 24.__________ (good) we can take care of it. Let’s work together to keep nature’s wonders for our children and 25.__________ (child) children.

三、阅读理解（30分，每小题2分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A篇

Nature Protection Notice

Dear visitors,

Welcome to Green Mountain Scenic Area, a beautiful place full of natural wonders. To protect the environment and keep the beauty of nature, we have some rules for you to follow during your visit.

Please do not pick flowers or cut down trees. These plants are important parts of the natural environment and provide homes for many small animals. Do not throw rubbish anywhere; please put it in the rubbish bins around the scenic area. Rubbish will pollute the soil and water, which is harmful to plants and animals.

Do not feed wild animals. Feeding them human food will make them lose their ability to find food by themselves. Keep a safe distance from wild animals to avoid being hurt. If you see any injured animals, please call our staff at 12345678 for help.

We hope you can enjoy your visit and work with us to protect the natural wonders here.

26. What is the main purpose of this notice?

A. To welcome visitors to the scenic area. B. To ask visitors to protect nature.

C. To introduce the scenic area. D. To tell visitors about the opening time.

27. What should visitors do with rubbish?

A. Throw it anywhere. B. Put it in the rubbish bins. C. Take it away with them. D. Burn it.

28. What can we infer from the notice?

A. Visitors can pick some flowers. B. Wild animals can be fed with human food.

C. Protecting nature needs everyone’s effort. D. There are no rubbish bins in the scenic area.

B篇

One afternoon, a little girl named Lily was playing in her garden. She saw a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings stuck in a spider web. The butterfly was struggling hard to get free, but the web was too tight. Lily felt sorry for it and wanted to help.

She carefully walked over and tried to pull the butterfly out of the web. But as soon as she touched the web, the butterfly struggled more. Just then, her grandma came over and stopped her. “Don’t pull it,” grandma said softly. “The butterfly needs to struggle by itself to get free. If you help it, its wings will become weak, and it won’t be able to fly again.”

Lily listened to her grandma and watched the butterfly. The butterfly kept struggling, and little by little, it broke free from the web. It shook its wings and flew into the sky, dancing beautifully in the sun. Lily smiled happily and realized that every living thing in nature has its own way to grow and survive.

From that day on, Lily paid more attention to the small things in nature. She understood that nature has its own rules, and we should respect them. Protecting nature is not just about helping, but also about letting it follow its own path.

29. What happened to the butterfly?

A. It was hurt by a spider. B. It was stuck in a spider web.

C. It lost its wings. D. It couldn’t find food.

30. Why did grandma stop Lily from helping the butterfly?

A. Because the butterfly didn’t need help. B. Because Lily would hurt herself.

C. Because the butterfly needed to struggle by itself. D. Because the web was too tight.

31. What can we infer from the story?

A. We should always help others. B. Nature has its own rules and we should respect them.

C. Butterflies are easy to get stuck in spider webs. D. Grandma didn’t care about the butterfly.

C篇