Unit4 The Wonders of Nature 第二课时 Section A 3a-4d 同步练习2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit4 The Wonders of Nature单元同步课时练习

第二课时 Section A 3a-4d

【基础过关】

一、根据括号内所给的汉语提示完成句子。

1.The loud sound of the __________(瀑布) makes us feel excited.

2.Chinese __________ (文明) has a long history of thousands of years.

3.Public transport is a common __________ (方式) of travel in big cities.

4.The __________ (发展) of space technology changes our life a lot.

5.With great efforts, China turns parts of the __________ (沙漠) into green land.

6.The tank holds five __________ (立方的) meters of water.

7.It is one __________ (英里) from my home to school.

8.After the heavy rain, a large __________ (水坑) lay on the road.

二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。

1. 长江是中国最长的河流。它流经的距离最远，全长约 6300 千米。

The Yangtze River is the ________ river in China. It ________ the ________ and is about 6,300 kilometres long.

2. 顺便问一下，你知道它为什么被叫作黄河吗？

__________ __________ __________, do you know why it's called the Yellow River?

3. 尼罗河和黄河都孕育了古代文明，促进了它们的发展。

Both the Nile and the Yellow River helped __________ __________ to __________.

4. 我们应当不惜一切代价保护它们。

We should protect them __________ __________ __________.

5. 这个湖的最深处大约有100米。

The __________ __________ of the lake is about 100 meters.

6. 和家人一起看烟花是一段我永远难忘的美妙经历。

Watching the fireworks with my family was a __________ __________ I will never forget.

【能力强化】

三、用括号内所给的单词的适当形式填空或根据上下文填出恰当单词。

1. Moscow is one of the most beautiful __________(city) in Russia.

2. He wrote a book __________(call) Stories of Chinese Space Heroes.

3. New energy buses have been used in some __________(part) of the country.

4. France, a __________(develop) country in Europe, is famous for its art and culture.

5. In recent years, camping has become __________(popular) outdoor trend among young people.

6. Many players performed __________(beautiful) and won high scores in the Winter Olympics.

7. In Zootopia, the little rabbit Judy __________(amazing) solved the difficult case alone.

8. We all know the reason __________ the Yellow River is our mother river.

四、选择填空。

(    )1. —Welcome back, Ella! How was your trip?                                                              

 —______ We saw the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River.I really enjoyed the beautiful sights.              

 A. I’m not sure.  B. It was great!  C. That’s right.  D.              You're welcome.             

(    )2. — Do you agree that we can cut down more trees for money?                                              

 — ________. We must protect forests and our environment.                                                            

 A. Of course      B. With pleasure  C. Sounds great  D.              By no means             

(    )3. —Where would you like to go on holiday, Zunyi or Huangguoshu Waterfall?                              

 —________ is OK. I like all the beautiful places in Guizhou.                                                            

 A. Either      B. All          C. Both 　　　　　 D. Neither 

(    )4. — Did you visit the museum about ancient Egypt?                                                

 — Yes. I saw many old things and learned a lot about Egyptian ________.                                             

 A. situation 　　　 B. civilization  C. conversation  D.              instruction             

(    )5. — The 2026 World Cup is coming. Lots of football fans will _______ into the host countries.  

 — You're right. The cities will be very busy and exciting.                                                             

 A. break 　　　 B. pour 　　　　　 C. jump 　　 D. fall 

(    )6. — Do you know the ________ of the Amazon Rainforest?                                               

 — Yes. It covers about 5.5 million square kilometers.                                                                           

 A. population size B. average rainfall C. sea level 　　　 D. total area             

(    )7. — The robot can work for 24 hours without stopping.                                                             

 — Wow, it’s amazing! It can ______ working even when it’s tired.                                              

 A. turn on 　　 B. put on 　　　 C. carry on 　　　 D. depend on 

(    )8. The famous saying "A thousand-mile journey begins with a single step" tells us ______.               

 A. how we can start a long trip     　　 B. that success comes from small beginnings

 C. why should we take the first step 　　 D. where can we make our dreams come true 

五、写数字。

1. Mount Qomolangma is ____________ (eight thousand, eight hundred and forty-eight) metres high.

2. ____________ (thirty-two thousand, six hundred and ninety) cubic metres of water flows through the Amazon River every second.

3. The Great Wall of China is about 21,196 (_____________________________________) kilometres long.

4. ____________ (two hundred and seventy-three thousand, six hundred) square kilometres is the area of New Zealand.

5. The Mariana Trench has a maximum depth of about 11,034 (________________________________) metres.

【拓展提升】

六、阅读理解。

Ancient Wonder: The Pyramids of Egypt The Pyramids of Egypt are one of the world’s most amazing ancient wonders. They lie on the west bank of the Nile River near Cairo. Built over 4,500 years ago, they were tombs for Egyptian pharaohs(法老). The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and most famous. It is made of huge stone blocks, and ancient Egyptians built it without modern machines. Their building skills still surprise people today. As a cultural treasure, the pyramids attract millions of visitors each year and show the wisdom of early human beings.

________________________________ The Great Wall is a great treasure and pride of China. It runs across northern China with a total length of more than 20,000 kilometres. It was first built to protect the country from enemies. Made of stone, brick and earth, it crosses mountains and valleys. Many dynasties worked on its construction(建造) and repair. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great Wall shows the hard work and courage of the Chinese people. Every year, tourists from all over the world come to enjoy its great beauty.

Mountain Mystery: Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is a wonderful mystery in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was an ancient Inca city built in the 15th century. It remained hidden for hundreds of years until 1911. The city has temples, houses and stone terraces(台阶). The stones fit perfectly without cement(水泥). It is known as the “Lost City of the Incas”. Its great design and natural views make it famous worldwide. As a world heritage site, it shows the great creativity of the Inca people.