Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

人教版八年级英语下册Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元测试卷 测试时间:90分钟 总分:120分 一、单项选择(每小题2分,共30分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. Qomolangma is _ highest mountain in the world. A. a B. an C. the D. / 2. —_ is the depth of this lake?—About 30 metres. A. How far B. How deep C. How long D. How high 3. Many explorers take risks _ the secrets of nature. A. to find B. find C. finding D. finds 4. There _ many kinds of fish in the freshwater pool. A. is B. are C. was D. were 5. Have you _ been to the Victoria Falls? A. already B. yet C. just D. ever 6. This river is much _ than that one. A. wide B. wider C. widest D. the widest 7. Not only birds but also pandas _ in this nature reserve. A. live B. lives C. living D. to live 8. It’s _ to swim in the deep sea without protection. A. safe B. risky C. easy D. common 9. We should take measures _ these rare plants. A. protect B. protecting C. to protect D. protected 10. People _ in the desert need enough water most. A. who B. which C. what D. where 11. He has the courage _ alone in the wild mountains. A. survive B. to survive C. surviving D. survived 12. The _ weather makes the trip hard for climbers. A. changeable B. usual C. boring D. simple 13. This coral reef is one of _ most amazing natural wonders. A. a B. an C. the D. / 14. She succeeded _ reaching the top of the waterfall. A. in B. at C. on D. for 15. It’s _ for us to learn about geographical features. A. useless B. helpful C. difficult D. impossible 二、完形填空(每小题2分,共20分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Nature is full of amazing wonders. From high mountains to deep seas, every place has its own beauty. Mount Qomolangma is the world’s 16._ mountain. Its height surprises everyone. Many brave 17._ try to climb it every year. They face cold weather and great risks, but they never give up. The Dead Sea is a special lake. People can float on the water 18._ because of its high salt. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful world under the sea. Colorful corals and sea animals live there. These natural wonders teach us how 19._ our earth is. However, some places are in danger now. Pollution and human activities make some wonders 20._. We must take action to 21._ nature. We should protect forests, rivers and seas. Everyone can do small things, like saving water and reducing waste. Learning about nature’s wonders also helps us know the world better. We can read books, watch videos or take online tours to 22._ more knowledge. Nature is our home. It gives us clean air, fresh water and beautiful views. We should love it, respect it and 23._ it well. Only in this way, can these amazing wonders stay with us 24._. Let’s work together to keep the beauty of nature forever, and enjoy the magic of the world 25._ us. 16. A. high B. higher C. highest D. the highest 17. A. explorers B. teachers C. farmers D. drivers 18. A. easy B. easily C. hard D. hardly 19. A. small B. simple C. great D. quiet 20. A. safe B. healthy C. bright D. damaged 21. A. protect B. destroy C. waste D. forget 22. A. lose B. get C. miss D. leave 23. A. change B. check C. guard D. clean 24. A. forever B. sometimes C. never D. seldom 25. A. beside B. behind C. around D. above 三、阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共25分) A The Nile River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It runs through Egypt and brings life to the dry land. In ancient times, people lived near the Nile River. They grew crops and raised animals with the river water. The river also helped people travel and trade. Many old buildings and pyramids stand along its banks. Today, the Nile River is still very important. People use its water for farming and daily life. Every year, lots of visitors come to see the beautiful river and learn about Egyptian culture. The Nile River is not just a river. It is the heart of Egypt and a great wonder of nature. 26. Where does the Nile River run through? A. China B. Egypt C. India D. America 27. What did ancient people do with the Nile River water? A. Grow crops B. Make drinks C. Build houses D. Cook food 28. Why do visitors come to the Nile River? A. To swim in the river B. To learn about culture and see its beauty C. To fish in the river D. To build new buildings 29. How does the writer think of the Nile River? A. It’s short and small B. It’s only a common river C. It’s the heart of Egypt D. It’s not important now 30. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The Nile River is a great natural wonder B. How to travel along the Nile River C. How people build pyramids D. The dry land in Egypt B The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth. It is in South America and covers a huge area. The rainforest is home to millions of plants and animals. Many kinds of trees, flowers, birds and wild animals live there. Some plants can be used as medicine. The rainforest also helps clean the air and make fresh oxygen. However, the Amazon Rainforest is in danger now. People cut down too many trees for farming and buildings. This makes many animals lose their homes. We need to protect the Amazon Rainforest. It is not only a home for wildlife, but also important for our earth. Everyone should know its importance and try our best to save it. 31. Where is the Amazon Rainforest? A. In Africa B. In Asia C. In South America D. In North America 32. What can we find in the Amazon Rainforest? A. Only trees B. Plants, animals and useful plants C. Only birds D. Only medicine 33. What does the rainforest do for our earth? A. Makes the air dirty B. Cleans air and makes fresh oxygen C. Makes the weather hot D. Makes rivers dry 34. Why is the rainforest in danger? A. Too much rain B. Too many animals C. People cut down too many trees D. Too much wind 35. Which of the following is TRUE? A. The Amazon is the smallest rainforest B. The rainforest has no wildlife C. We should protect the Amazon Rainforest D. The rainforest is not important 四、七选五(每小题2分,共10分) 根据短文内容,从A—G中选出最佳选项,有两项多余。 Nature’s wonders are everywhere around us. 36._ Some wonders are huge, like high mountains and long rivers. Some are small, like colorful corals and lovely sea turtles. 37._ These wonders make our world beautiful and lively. They also teach us many lessons. We learn how strong nature is and how small humans are. 38._ But now, many natural wonders are facing problems. Pollution, overfishing and tree-cutting hurt nature. 39._ It’s time for us to take action. We can save water, plant trees and stop wasting. 40._ Let’s protect nature and keep its beauty forever. A. We should learn to respect nature. B. They come in all sizes and shapes. C. Nature has no wonders at all. D. Even small actions can make a big difference. E. We can find them on land and in the sea. F. All natural wonders are very big. G. Many living things lose their homes because of human activities. 五、词汇运用(每小题1分,共10分) (一)根据句意及首字母提示补全单词 41. Qomolangma has the highest s_ above sea level. 42. Many c_ go to climb mountains every holiday. 43. The d_ of the sea is too deep for humans to reach easily. 44. Camels can live in the d_ for a long time without water. 45. We can see many colorful corals under the s_. (二)用所给单词的适当形式填空 46. He is a brave _ (explore) who loves natural wonders. 47. The lake is _ (wide) than it was 10 years ago. 48. It’s _ (danger) to walk on the cliff without care. 49. They succeeded in _ (measure) the height of the waterfall. 50. The _ (north) part of China has many high mountains. 六、任务型阅读(每小题2分,共10分) 请根据短文内容回答问题。 Mount Kilimanjaro is a famous mountain in Africa. It is the highest mountain in Africa. The mountain is very special. Even though it is near the hot equator, there is snow on its top all year round. Many plants and animals live on its different slopes. Every year, lots of climbers come to visit it. They want to reach its top and enjoy the amazing view. Mount Kilimanjaro is a great natural wonder. It shows the magic of nature and attracts people from all over the world. 51. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro? _ 52. What is special about Mount Kilimanjaro? _ 53. What lives on the slopes of the mountain? _ 54. Why do many climbers visit the mountain? _ 55. What does the mountain show to people? _ 七、书面表达(15分) 请以 My Favourite Natural Wonder 为题写一篇短文。 要求:1. 语句通顺,语法正确,书写规范;2. 内容包括:你最喜欢的一处自然奇观、它的特点、你喜欢它的原因;3. 词数70—90,偏基础。 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 参考答案 一、1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.B 二、16.C 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.D 21.A 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.C 三、26.B 27.A 28.B 29.C 30.A 31.C 32.B 33.B 34.C 35.C 四、36.E 37.B 38.A 39.G 40.D 五、41.surface 42.climbers 43.depth 44.desert 45.sea 46.explorer 47.wider 48.dangerous 49.measuring 50.northern 六、51.It is in Africa. 52.There is snow on its top all year round though it is near the hot equator. 53.Many plants and animals live on its different slopes. 54.Because they want to reach its top and enjoy the amazing view. 55.It shows the magic of nature. 七、范文: My Favourite Natural Wonder My favourite natural wonder is the waterfall near my hometown. It is tall and beautiful. The water falls down from the high rock and makes a loud sound. Around it, there are green trees and fresh flowers. The air is clean and cool. I love it because it makes me feel relaxed. It shows how beautiful nature is. I hope we can protect it and keep its beauty forever. 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $