Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 完形填空和阅读理解 专项练 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 完形填空和阅读理解 专项练 2025-2026学年下学期初中英语人教版（2024）八年级下册 一、完形填空 Nature has many amazing wonders that surprise people all over the world. Qomolangma is one of them. It is the 1 mountain in the world, with a height of 8,848.86 meters. 2 its high altitude (海拔), cold weather and strong wind, many climbers still want to reach the top 3 their own eyes. As far as we 4 , it’s not easy to climb Qomolangma, but people never give up 5 it. Qomolangma is also very important for the environment. It 6 a large area and is home to many rare animals and plants. These animals and plants are 7 because of the changing weather and human activities. So we need to 8 them from danger. 9 the difficulties, many scientists and volunteers go to Qomolangma to do research and protect it. They all know the importance of 10 nature. We should learn from them and do our best to keep the wonders of nature forever. 1．A．high B．higher C．highest D．the highest 2．A．In the face of B．In face of C．At the face of D．On the face of 3．A．with B．in C．on D．by 4．A．know B．knew C．knows D．knowing 5．A．climb B．to climb C．climbing D．climbed 6．A．takes B．covers C．makes D．has 7．A．in danger B．in dangerous C．out of danger D．danger 8．A．protect B．to protect C．protecting D．protected 9．A．Although B．Though C．In the face of D．Because of 10．A．protect B．protecting C．to protect D．protected Nature is full of amazing wonders that surprise every person who loves the outdoors. Last summer, I took a trip to Victoria Falls with my family. It is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, 11 on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. When we arrived, the loud sound of the water greeted us first. It was like thunder, so we called it “The Smoke That Thunders”. The water falls down from a high 12 ., creating a huge cloud of white mist in the air. The scene is truly breathtaking. My dad told us that the falls is about 108 meters high and 1,708 meters wide. Its amazing 13 makes it one of the largest waterfalls on Earth. We took a boat tour to get closer, and the mist wet our clothes, but we didn't mind. We saw many colorful birds flying above the river and some fish swimming in the water below. The guide said that Victoria Falls 14 millions of travellers every year. It is not only a natural wonder but also a home to local people. They depend on the river for water and life. They also told us that nature is valuable, and we should 15 it instead of damaging it. During the trip, my sister said she wanted to be an 16 when she grows up. She hopes to 17 more natural wonders around the world, like deep forests and deep oceans. My mom advised her to study hard and learn about geography and biology first. We also learned that some natural wonders are facing 18 ,such as pollution and over-tourism. If we don't protect them,they may disappear forever. That's why we should take action to keep nature safe. On the way back, we talked about the trip happily. I realized that exploring nature can 19 our curiosity and love for the Earth. Every natural wonder is a gift from nature, and we should 20 it carefully. 11．A．located B．lived C．built 12．A．mountain B．desert C．river 13．A．depth B．size C．height 14．A．explores B．invites C．attracts 15．A．protect B．sell C．change 16．A．artist B．explorer C．teacher 17．A．describe B．explore C．imagine 18．A．dangers B．chances C．hopes 19．A．invite B．reduce C．inspire 20．A．look for B．look up C．look after Jiuzhaigou Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking natural beauty. It is 21 in Sichuan Province, China. The valley 22 beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and snowy mountains. Every year, thousands of 23 visit this amazing place. The water in Jiuzhaigou is so clear that you can see the 24 of the lakes. In autumn, the forests turn bright shades (色调) of red, yellow, and orange, creating a 25 view (风景). Local culture also 26 the beauty of the valley. The best time to visit is during spring or autumn when the weather is 27 . Jiuzhaigou is not only a popular destination but also a home to many animals and plants. It’s important to 28 this wonder from damage. To do that, visitors must 29 some rules, such as no littering and no touching water. We must keep in mind that humans can satisfy (满足) their 30 and explore nature, but we are not its masters (主人). 21．A．dressed B．born C．interested D．located 22．A．exists B．includes C．fills D．allows 23．A．doctors B．engineers C．tourists D．scientists 24．A．bottom B．front C．surface D．side 25．A．boring B．healthy C．fantastic D．noisy 26．A．comes to B．adds to C．leads to D．finds out 27．A．comfortable B．changeable C．freezing D．terrible 28．A．choose B．defend C．check D．make 29．A．touch B．avoid C．remind D．follow 30．A．worry B．anger C．curiosity D．sense 二、阅读理解 The Sahara Desert The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. It is in North Africa. It covers about 9.6 million square kilometers. That is almost as large as the United States. The Sahara is not all sand. There are also mountains, hills and plateaus (高原). The highest mountain in the Sahara is Emi Koussi. It is 3,415 meters high. The weather in the Sahara is very different from day to night. During the day, the temperature can be over 50℃. But at night, it can fall to below zero. There is little rain in the Sahara. But some plants can still live there. They have deep roots (根) to get water from underground. Some animals can live in the Sahara, too. For example, camels can live without water for a long time. Now more and more people come to visit the Sahara. They can ride camels and enjoy the beautiful desert scenery. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案 31．Where is the Sahara Desert? A．In South Africa.B．In North Africa. C．In America. D．In Asia. 32．How large is the Sahara Desert? A．About 9.6 million square kilometers. B．About 21,000 square kilometers. C．About 3,415 square kilometers. D．About 50 million square kilometers. 33．What’s the highest mountain in the Sahara? A．Mount Qomolangma. B．Emi Koussi. C．The Yellow Mountain. D．The Grand Canyon. 34．What’s the weather like in the Sahara? A．It’s hot all day and all night. B．It’s cold all day and all night. C．It’s hot during the day but cold at night. D．It rains heavily every day. 35．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The Sahara is only covered with sand. B．There are no plants or animals in the Sahara. C．Camels can live without water for a long time. D．Few people come to visit the Sahara now. Jiuzhaigou, located in Sichuan Province, is one of the most beautiful natural scenic spots in China. It was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 1992, and it is famous for its colourful lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. The name “Jiuzhaigou” means “the valley of nine Tibetan villages”. There are nine traditional Tibetan villages in the valley, and the local people live in harmony with nature. The most amazing part of Jiuzhaigou is its lakes. The water of the lakes is in different colours-blue, green, turquoise and even red. The colours change with the light and the season, which makes the lakes look like precious gemstones. The reason for the colourful water is the special minerals (矿物质) and algae (藻类) in the lake bed, which shows the sunlight in different ways. Jiuzhaigou has more than 100 lakes and waterfalls. The Nuorilang Waterfall is the most famous one. It is 27 meters high and 270 meters wide, and it is the widest calcified (钙化) waterfall in China. When the water falls down from the mountain, it makes a loud sound, and the water flies everywhere. Standing in front of the waterfall, you will feel the power of nature. In addition to lakes and waterfalls, Jiuzhaigou also has beautiful forests and snow-covered mountains. The forest is home to many special animals and plants, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys and Chinese dove trees. Jiuzhaigou is a place of natural beauty. It is a gift from nature to humans. However, it was once damaged (破坏) by an earthquake in 2017. After years of repair and protection, most of the scenic spots have been reopened to the public. We should cherish this beautiful place and protect it well, so that it can always keep its beauty. 36．Jiuzhaigou is famous for many things EXCEPT _________. A．colourful lakes B．waterfalls C．snow-covered mountains D．ancient buildings 37．The lakes in Jiuzhaigou have different colours mainly because of _________. A．the clean rainwater around the mountainsB．special minerals and algae in the lake bed C．the waste from the Tibetan villages D．the high mountains around the valley 38．What is special about Nuorilang Waterfall? A．It is the highest waterfall in China. B．It is the widest calcified waterfall in China. C．It has the loudest sound among Chinese waterfalls. D．It never freezes even in winter. 39．Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou’s forest? A．No rare animals live there.B．It provides a home for special plants and animals. C．It was completely destroyed in the earthquake. D．There are only a few kinds of plants in it. 40．We can learn from the last paragraph that _________. A．Jiuzhaigou is still closed to visitors now B．nature cannot repair the damage by itself C．humans should protect Jiuzhaigou and keep its beauty D．the earthquake made Jiuzhaigou lose all its beauty Do you know the mountain that looks like big steps? That’s Batai Mountain, an amazing place in Dazhou, Sichuan. The name “Batai” means “eight terraces (台阶)” because the mountain looks like eight huge flat steps. It’s over 2,200 metres high. So it’s one of the first places in Sichuan to see the sunrise each morning. Batai Mountain is a good place for nature lovers. You can see fantastic deep valleys, interesting rock shapes, and big forests all around. On fine mornings, there are thick (厚的) clouds covering the peaks, making the mountaintops look like islands in a huge white sea. And you can even walk on glass skywalks (玻璃栈道) high above the ground-it feels just like walking in the sky. Most people find the experience wonderful while some are afraid. Batai Mountain is a natural geopark (地质公园) protected by our nation. It’s a very important place. It’s Dazhou’s natural wonder. Anyway, whether you like hiking, taking photos, or just seeing cool natural sights, Batai Mountain is an unforgettable place to visit. 41．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving an example. D．By asking a question. 42．What special view can people see on fine mornings? A．Big forests and deep valleys. B．Thick clouds making the mountaintops look like islands. C．People walking on glass skywalks. D．Interesting rock shapes in a white sea. 43．How do most people feel about walking on the skywalks? A．Excited. B．Bored. C．Angry. D．Afraid. 44．Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage? A．Batai Mountain is 2, 400 metres high. B．The name “Batai” is from its eight-step-like terraces. C．The “sea of clouds” happens all year round. D．The glass skywalks are the only places to see the sunrise in Sichuan. 45．What’s the structure of this passage? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①/②/③/④⑤ D．①②③/④/⑤ 参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C A A A C B A A C B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A C B C A B B A C C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D B C A C B A B D C 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 B A B C C D B B B C 题号 41 42 43 44 45 答案 D B A B A 1．C 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．A 8．A 9．C 10．B 本文围绕珠穆朗玛峰展开，介绍了其作为世界最高峰的雄伟，攀登珠峰的艰难，珠峰的生态环境价值，以及动植物面临的生存危机，呼吁人们学习科学家和志愿者，保护自然，守护自然奇观。 1．句意：它是世界上最高的山峰，海拔8848.86米。 根据“in the world”可知此处用形容词最高级，形容词最高级前需加定冠词the，the highest“最高的”符合语境，high“高的”、higher“更高的”、highest缺少定冠词均不符。 2．句意：面对它的高海拔，寒冷的天气和强风，许多登山者仍然想要亲自登顶亲眼见证。 此处表达“面对”含义，In the face of为固定搭配，意为“面对”，In face of缺少定冠词、At the face of、On the face of搭配均错误。 3．句意：许多登山者仍然想要亲自登顶亲眼见证。 with one’s own eyes为固定短语，意为“亲眼”，with符合语境，in、on、by均不构成此搭配。 4．句意：据我们所知，攀登珠穆朗玛峰并不容易。 As far as we know为固定句型，意为“据我们所知”，句子为一般现在时，know符合语境，knew为过去式、knows为第三人称单数、knowing为非谓语形式均不符。 5．句意：但人们从未放弃攀登它。 give up doing sth.为固定用法，意为“放弃做某事”，climbing为动名词形式，符合语境，climb原形、to climb不定式、climbed过去式均不符。 6．句意：它覆盖了大片区域，是许多珍稀动植物的家园。 cover a large area为固定搭配，意为“覆盖大片区域”，covers符合语境，takes“拿走”、makes“制作”、has“拥有”均不符。 7．句意：由于天气变化和人类活动，这些动植物处于危险中。 in danger为固定短语，意为“处于危险中”，in dangerous搭配错误、out of danger“脱离危险”、danger名词单独使用均不符。 8．句意：所以我们需要保护它们远离危险。 need to do sth.为固定用法，意为“需要做某事”，protect为动词原形，符合语境，to protect、protecting、protected均不符。 9．句意：面对这些困难，许多科学家和志愿者前往珠峰开展研究并保护它。 此处表达“面对”，In the face of“面对”符合语境，Although、Though“虽然”后接句子、Because of“因为”均不符。 10．句意：他们都知道保护自然的重要性。 the importance of doing sth.为固定用法，意为“做某事的重要性”，protecting为动名词形式，符合语境，protect原形、to protect不定式、protected过去式均不符。 11．A 12．C 13．B 14．C 15．A 16．B 17．B 18．A 19．C 20．C 本文讲述了作者一家游览维多利亚瀑布的经历，介绍了瀑布的位置、规模、景观，分享了旅行中的见闻与感悟，强调了保护自然奇观的重要性。 11．句意：它是世界上最著名的瀑布之一，位于赞比亚和津巴布韦的边境。 表示“位于”，应用located“位于”。lived“居住”、built“建造”均不符。 12．句意：水从高高的河流上落下，在空气中形成巨大的白雾。 维多利亚瀑布是赞比西河上的瀑布，水从河流的高处落下，应用river“河流”。mountain“山”、desert“沙漠”均不符。 13．句意：它惊人的规模使它成为地球上最大的瀑布之一。 前文提到瀑布的高度和宽度，描述的是规模，应用size“规模”。depth“深度”、height“高度”均不符。 14．句意：导游说维多利亚瀑布每年吸引数百万游客。 表示“吸引游客”，应用attracts“吸引”。explores“探索”、invites“邀请”均不符。 15．句意：他们还告诉我们自然是宝贵的，我们应该保护它，而不是破坏它。 与“破坏”对应，应用protect“保护”。sell“售卖”、change“改变”均不符。 16．句意：在旅途中，我妹妹说她长大后想成为一名探险家。 后文提到她希望探索更多自然奇观，应用explorer“探险家”。artist“艺术家”、teacher“老师”均不符。 17．句意：她希望探索世界上更多的自然奇观，比如深林和深海。 对应“探险家”的职业，应用explore“探索”。describe“描述”、imagine“想象”均不符。 18．句意：我们还了解到一些自然奇观正面临危险，比如污染和过度旅游。 后文提到污染、过度旅游，不保护就会消失，说明自然奇观正面临危险（dangers），chances“机会”、hopes“希望”不符合语义。 19．句意：我意识到探索自然可以激发我们的好奇心和对地球的热爱。 探索自然可以激发（inspire）我们对地球的好奇心和热爱，invite“邀请”、reduce“减少”不符合语义。 20．句意：每一个自然奇观都是大自然的礼物，我们应该好好照顾它。 自然奇观是大自然的礼物，我们应该认真照料（look after）它们，look for“寻找”、look up“查阅”不符合语义。 21．D 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．C 26．B 27．A 28．B 29．D 30．C 本文介绍了九寨沟的地理位置、自然美景、最佳游览时间，并呼吁游客遵守规则、保护这一世界遗产。 21．句意：它坐落于中国四川省。 空后为“四川省”，应表达“坐落在某地”。be located in“坐落于某地”，固定搭配，应选用located。 22．句意：这片山谷包含着美丽的湖泊、瀑布和雪山。 空前为“山谷”，空后为“美丽的湖泊、瀑布和雪山”，此处应表达山谷“包含”这些景观，应选用includes。 23．句意：每年，成千上万的游客都会来到这个令人惊叹的地方。 前文提及九寨沟是旅游景点，thousands of后接参观景点的主体，只能是“游客”，应选用tourists。 24．句意：九寨沟的水是如此的清澈以致于你能看到湖底。 前文提到水很清澈，说明能看到湖的“底部”，应选用bottom。 25．句意：秋天时，森林变成明亮的红、黄、橙色调，构成了绝美的风景。 前文描述森林呈现红、黄、橙的明亮色调，这种视觉效果是“非常棒的”风景，应选用fantastic。 26．句意：当地文化也为这片山谷的美景增添了色彩。 前文提到当地文化，后文提到山谷的美，应表达文化为美景“增添”色彩，应选用adds to。 27．句意：游览的最佳时间是春秋两季，那时天气舒适宜人。 前文提到游览的最佳时间是春秋两季，说明这两个季节的天气很“舒适”，应选用comfortable。 28．句意：保护这一奇观免受破坏至关重要。 后文提到免受破坏，此处表达“保护奇观免受破坏”是重要的，defend...from...“保护……免受破坏”，固定搭配，应选用defend。 29．句意：为此，游客必须遵守一些规则，比如不乱扔垃圾、不触碰湖水。 后文提到不乱扔垃圾、不触碰湖水，说明游客必须“遵守”规则，follow rules“遵守规则”，固定搭配，应选用follow。 30．句意：我们必须牢记：人类可以满足好奇心、探索自然，但并非自然的主宰。 后文提到探索自然，其动机是满足“好奇心”。应选用curiosity。 31．B 32．A 33．B 34．C 35．C 本文主要介绍了撒哈拉沙漠的相关信息。 31．第一段“It is in North Africa.”说明撒哈拉沙漠位于北非。 32．第一段“It covers about 9.6 million square kilometers.”说明撒哈拉沙漠面积约960万平方公里。 33．第二段“The highest mountain in the Sahara is Emi Koussi.”明确说出了撒哈拉最高的山是Emi Koussi。 34．第三段“The weather in the Sahara is very different from day to night. During the day, the temperature can be over 50℃. But at night, it can fall to below zero.”说明了撒哈拉白天炎热、夜晚寒冷，昼夜温差极大。对应C。 35．第四段“Some animals can live in the Sahara, too. For example, camels can live without water for a long time.”提到骆驼可以在没有水的情况下，在沙漠中生存很长一段时间，C选项是原文的直接描述。 36．D 37．B 38．B 39．B 40．C 本文以九寨沟为核心，介绍了它的地理位置、名称含义、标志性景观、生态特点，以及2017年地震后的修复与保护现状，呼吁人们珍视并保护这一自然遗产。 36．第一段结尾处“it is famous for its colourful lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains”，说明九寨沟的特色有色彩斑斓的湖泊、瀑布和雪山，没有古代建筑。 37．第二段“The reason for the colourful water is the special minerals and algae in the lake bed, which shows the sunlight in different ways.”，说明九寨沟的湖水色彩斑斓的原因是湖底特殊的矿物质和藻类，它们以不同的方式反射阳光。 38．第三段“The Nuorilang Waterfall is the most famous…it is the widest calcified waterfall in China. ”，说明诺日朗瀑布的特殊在于它是中国最宽的钙化瀑布。 39．第四段“The forest is home to many special animals and plants”，说明九寨沟的森林是许多珍稀动植物的家园。 40．原文“We should cherish this beautiful place and protect it well, so that it can always keep its beauty.”直接传递了我们人类应该保护九寨沟，让它永远保持原有风采的观点。 41．D 42．B 43．A 44．B 45．A 本文主要介绍了四川达州八台山的相关内容。 41．第一段第一句“Do you know the mountain that looks like big steps?”作者以疑问句开篇，直接引出说明对象八台山。 42．第三段第三句“On fine mornings, there are thick clouds covering the peaks, making the mountaintops look like islands in a huge white sea.”说明，晴天早晨的云海让山顶如岛屿，是专属独特景观。 43．第三段最后一句“Most people find the experience wonderful while some are afraid.”说明大多数人的感受是美妙的。 44．第二段第一句“The name ‘Batai’ means ‘eight terraces’ because the mountain looks like eight huge flat steps.”说明八台山因形似八级大台阶得名。 45．文章①段引入对象，②③④段从名字、景观、地位分述，⑤段总结推荐，结构为①/②③④/⑤。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $