Unit4 A good read期中综合练习(2)2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

U4 A good read期中综合练习(2)

一、根据句意及所给的汉语提示或首字母写出单词

1. The e______ of the novel was so unexpected that it left readers deep in thought. 

2. After a long discussion, both sides finally reached an a______ on the new reading plan. 

3. Many classic n______, such as *Pride and Prejudice*, are still popular today. 

4. The rain stopped for a moment, but soon it c______ to pour even harder. 

5. My grandparents love to visit the street m______ on weekends to buy fresh flowers. 

6. Hainan is a beautiful i______ in southern China, famous for its tropical scenery. 

7. The young writer received a letter from a famous p______ house accepting his first book. 

8. According to the school t______, the library closes at 6 p.m. every weekday. 

9. Please return the borrowed books w______ two weeks to avoid a fine. 

10. We are studying Chinese l______ this year, including both classical poems and modern essays.

 

二、用所给单词的适当形式填空

1. The story was so ______ (touch) that many readers couldn’t hold back their tears. 

2. He is a ______ (publish) editor who has helped many young authors. 

3. The two mountains were ______ (extreme) high, making travel very difficult. 

4. After finishing his homework, the boy continued ______ (read) the novel until midnight. 

5. The old man was ______ (determine) to move the mountains away, no matter how hard it was. 

6. His wife looked at him ______ (sad) and said, “You are too old for such a task.” 

7. We should never give up when facing ______ (difficult) in life. 

8. The poem has been ______ (translate) into over thirty languages since it was written. 

9. The villagers ______ (warm) welcomed the tired traveller and offered him food. 

10. Reading can help us ______ (gain) wisdom and learn from the past.

三、单项选择

1. You should rest your eyes every hour ______, especially when reading on a screen. 

   A. on time     B. at times     C. at a time     D. from time to time 

2. —Must I return the book to the library this week? 

   —No, you ______. But you ______ renew it online if you need more time. 

   A. needn’t; must     B. mustn’t; can 

   C. needn’t; can     D. mustn’t; have to 

3. ______ the library is sometimes crowded, it is still my favourite place to read in peace. 

   A. Since     B. Though     C. If     D. When 

4. —Would you mind my ______ the TV? I need to focus on my book report. 

   —______. I’ll turn it down right away. 

   A. turning off; Not at all     B. to turn off; Better not 

   C. turning off; I hope not     D. to turn off; I’m afraid not 

5. —Could you tell me ______ for the reading club? 

   —You can start by introducing your favourite book. 

   A. what should I do     B. how should I do 

   C. what to do         D. how to do 

6. The little boy tried his best ______ the heavy encyclopaedia from the top shelf. 

   A. reach     B. reaching     C. to reach     D. reached 

7. —How many times ______ you ______ this historical novel? 

   —Twice. I plan to read it again next month. 

   A. have; read     B. did; read     C. will; read     D. are; reading 

8. You won’t truly understand the characters ______ you read between the lines. 

   A. if     B. unless     C. because     D. so 

9. The famous author’s new collection of short stories will ______ next spring. 

   A. come out     B. come on     C. come over     D. come up 

10. This book is suitable for ______ children and adults because it has deep meaning. 

    A. both      B. all      C. either      D. neither