Unit 5 Nature’s Temper单元检测2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 5 Nature’s Temper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 experienced a sudden rainstorm in the mountains, which made me truly understand nature’s temper. The sky was clear in the morning, and we started our hike with light hearts.

We walked along a path lined with green grass, and the 1._____ was fresh with the smell of flowers. Suddenly, dark clouds gathered, and the wind began to blow 2._____. We stopped and looked for a place to hide, but there was no nearby shelter.

The first drop of rain fell soon, and then it poured heavily. We huddled together under a big tree, watching the rain beat against the ground. The sound of the rain was loud, mixing with the 3._____ of thunder in the distance. My little brother felt scared and held my hand tightly.

 told him not to worry, pointing to the trees around us. They stood firmly, not bending easily in the wind and rain. After about an hour, the rain slowed down, and the wind became 4._____. A rainbow appeared in the sky, painting a beautiful picture.

We continued our hike, and the path was wet but beautiful. The leaves were more green, and the air was even 5._____ than before. I noticed that some small plants, which looked weak before the storm, stood up straight again, showing their 6._____.

My dad said that nature’s temper is not always gentle; sometimes it is fierce, but it also brings new life. We should respect nature’s changes and learn from its 7._____. That day, I realized that every part of nature, whether gentle or fierce, has its own 8._____.

When we got back to our campsite, the sun had come out, warming our wet clothes. We sat around the fire, talking about the storm. It was an unforgettable experience that taught me to appreciate nature’s temper and 9._____ its power. Nature is amazing, and we should always keep a humble heart to 10._____ it.

1. A. water B. air C. food D. ground

2. A. softly B. slowly C. strongly D. quietly

3. A. sound B. light C. smell D. taste

4. A. fierce B. gentle C. cold D. hot

5. A. dirtier B. fresher C. colder D. hotter

6. A. weakness B. fear C. strength D. sadness

7. A. changes B. food C. clothes D. campsite

8. A. color B. beauty C. taste D. sound

9. A. forget B. ignore C. respect D. waste

10. A. protect B. destroy C. pollute D. harm

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 has different tempers, sometimes gentle and sometimes fierce. It brings us joy and surprises, but also teaches us to be humble. There are many 11.__________ (animal) living in harmony with nature, each adapting to its changes.

The 12.__________ (sun) warmth makes plants grow well in spring. There is 13.__________ small river near my home. It runs quietly in most days, but becomes wild when it rains heavily.

I often walk 14.__________ the river after school. Last week, I saw a group of ducks swimming in it. They played happily, not afraid of the light wind. My 15.__________ (one) time to see the river in a storm was unforgettable.

The rain fell hard, and the river’s water became dark. My mom told me that the river’s 16.__________ (angry) was just nature’s way of showing its power. She said we should treat nature with care, for it is 17.__________ (we) home.

Every morning, my grandpa walks to the river and feeds the ducks 18.__________ they are hungry. He often says that nature is kind to those who respect it. Every year, many birds 19.__________ (come) to the river to drink water.

Last month, I 20.__________ (visit) the river with my best friend. We saw some children throwing rubbish into it, and we stopped them. Next year, I 21.__________ (organize) a small activity to protect the river.

We should try our best 22.__________ (protect) nature’s beauty. The more we care about nature, the 23.__________ (good) we can live with it. When we watch the river flow quietly, we can feel the 24.__________ (peace) nature. We should never do anything that harms nature, 25.__________ it will punish us in return.

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’s Temper Safety Notice

Dear visitors,

Welcome to Blue Mountain Scenic Area. Nature here has different tempers—sometimes gentle and sometimes fierce. To ensure your safety during your visit, please follow these rules when facing nature’s changes.

When you see dark clouds gathering and wind blowing strongly, please stop your hike immediately and find a safe shelter. Do not stay under tall trees or near rivers, as lightning and rising water may bring danger. If you meet a rainstorm, stay calm and wait for it to pass; do not try to walk in heavy rain.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast before your visit. If the forecast says there will be a storm, please change your visit time. Remember to take a raincoat and a bottle of water with you. Do not throw rubbish anywhere, as it will harm nature and may cause more fierce weather.

We hope you can enjoy the beauty of nature and stay safe. Respect nature’s temper, and it will bring you a pleasant experience.

26. What should visitors do when they see dark clouds and strong wind?

A. Continue hiking. B. Stay under tall trees. C. Find a safe shelter at once. D. Walk near the river.

27. What should visitors take with them during the visit?

A. An umbrella. B. A raincoat and a bottle of water. C. A map. D. A camera.

28. What can we infer from the notice?

A. Visitors can throw rubbish in the scenic area. B. Nature’s temper is always gentle.

C. Following the rules can keep visitors safe. D. The scenic area is closed when it rains.

B篇（记叙文体，270词）

When I was twelve, I went to the countryside with my grandma for summer vacation. One afternoon, we were picking vegetables in the garden when the sky suddenly turned dark. Grandma told me to hurry back to the house, but I was curious and wanted to watch the storm.

The wind blew strongly, bending the small trees in the yard. The rain poured down, and the sound of thunder made me scared. I ran into the house and watched from the window. I saw the vegetables in the garden being beaten down by the rain, and I felt sad, thinking they would die.

Grandma put her hand on my shoulder and said softly, “Don’t worry. The storm is nature’s way of giving the vegetables a test. They look weak now, but they will grow stronger after the storm.” I didn’t believe her at that time, but the next morning, I was surprised.

The vegetables stood up straight again, and their leaves were greener than before. Grandma smiled and said, “Nature’s temper is not to hurt us, but to make us stronger. We should be like these vegetables—brave in the face of difficulties.”