Unit 6 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年冀教版八年级英语下册

冀教版八年级下册第六单元英语单元测试卷 （时间：90分钟 满分：100分） 第一部分 情景交际（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，完成对话。 1. — I think reading fables can teach us a lot about life. — ______. “The Fox and the Grapes” tells us not to give up easily. A. I’m afraid not B. I agree with you C. That’s too bad D. No problem 2. — Could you tell me ______? — It’s about a foolish man who tried to steal a bell. A. what is the story “Stealing the Bell” about B. what the story “Stealing the Bell” is about C. how is the story “Stealing the Bell” like D. how the story “Stealing the Bell” likes 3. — Do you know ______ ancient poems are still popular today? — Because they have beautiful rhymes and deep meanings. A. why B. if C. that D. when 4. — I wonder ______ you have read the fable “The Hare and the Tortoise”. — Yes, it teaches us that slow but steady wins the race. A. that B. whether C. what D. which 5. — What did your teacher say about our book report? — She said ______ we should read more Chinese classical novels. A. what B. which C. that D. who 6. — Excuse me, can you tell me ______? — Sure. You can find it in the literature section on the second floor. A. where can I find the book “Journey to the West” B. where I can find the book “Journey to the West” C. how can I find the book “Journey to the West” D. how I can find the book “Journey to the West” 7. — ______ is it from your home to the city library? — About ten minutes’ walk. I often go there to borrow poetry collections. A. How long B. How often C. How far D. How soon 8. — The idiom “To draw a snake and add feet” means doing something unnecessary. — ______. We should avoid making such mistakes. A. Exactly B. Terrible C. Never mind D. Good luck 9. — Mom, I don’t understand this poem. Could you help me? — ______. Let’s read it together slowly. A. No way B. Of course C. That’s right D. Not at all 10. — What do you think of the fable “The Crow and the Pitcher”? — ______. The crow is so clever to put stones into the pitcher. A. It’s boring B. I don’t like it C. It’s amazing D. I’ve no idea 11. — I believe ______ everyone can learn something from good literature. — I can’t agree more. Books are our best friends. A. if B. that C. whether D. what 12. — Could you please tell me ______? — Of course. It was written by Aesop, a famous storyteller. A. who wrote the fable “The Lion and the Mouse” B. who did write the fable “The Lion and the Mouse” C. what wrote the fable “The Lion and the Mouse” D. what did write the fable “The Lion and the Mouse” 13. — ______ do you like best in the poem “Quiet Night Thoughts”? — The line “Looking up, I find the moon bright; Bowing, in homesickness I’m drowned.” A. Which sentence B. Which line C. What feeling D. What idea 14. — Reading idioms can help us understand Chinese culture better. — ______. For example, “Mend the fold after the sheep are lost” teaches us to correct mistakes in time. A. That’s true B. That’s all right C. I don’t think so D. It doesn’t matter 15. — I’m going to give a report on ancient Chinese poetry tomorrow. — ______! A. Bad luck B. Good luck C. You’re welcome D. No problem 第二部分 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Once upon a time, there was a farmer who worked hard every day. One day, while he was working in the field, he saw a hare run into a tree stump (树桩) and 16 _. The farmer was surprised. He picked up the hare and took it home for a delicious meal. After that day, the farmer 17 working hard. He sat under the tree every day, 18 another hare to come. He thought, “Why should I work so hard? I can just wait for hares to run into the stump.” Days passed, 19 no hare came. His field became dry and full of weeds. His neighbors advised him, “You can’t 20 a hare to hit the stump every day. You must go back to your work.” But the farmer didn’t listen. He kept 21 . Finally, the farmer had no food to eat and nothing to harvest. He learned a valuable 22 : Don’t wait for good luck to come again. We should 23 on our own feet. This story is a famous Chinese idiom, “Waiting for a hare by the stump”. It tells us 24 we should not be lazy or depend on unexpected chances. In our study and life, we should work hard and 25 foolish thoughts like the farmer. 16. A. jumped B. ran C. died D. slept 17. A. continued B. stopped C. enjoyed D. practiced 18. A. looking for B. waiting for C. asking for D. paying for 19. A. but B. so C. or D. and 20. A. warn B. help C. expect D. allow 21. A. working B. waiting C. playing D. reading 22. A. lesson B. subject C. language D. sentence 23. A. lie B. sit C. stand D. climb 24. A. if B. that C. what D. whether 25. A. give up B. take up C. put up D. look up 第三部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Once upon a time, I read a fable about a brave mouse. The mouse lived in a beautiful 26. __ (palace). One day, a cat attacked him. The mouse did not run 27. __. He stood there bravely and said in 28. __ deep voice, “I will not refuse 29. ___(fight)!” The cat felt sorry 30. ___ the mouse and left at last. This story will stay in my heart 31. ___ (forever). I also love poems. After reading a poem, my mind becomes 32. __ (smooth) like a quiet river. I often turn 33. ____ my friends and share my feelings. We put up our favorite lines. Literature keeps loneliness 34. __. My teacher says literature is a light that shows us the way. Now I understand 35. _ important literature is. 第四部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Fox and the Grapes One hot summer day, a fox was walking through an orchard (果园). He saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a high branch. “Those grapes look delicious,” he thought. “I must have them.” The fox jumped and jumped, but the grapes were too high. He tried again and again, but he could not reach them. Finally, he gave up. As he walked away, he said to himself, “I’m sure those grapes are sour. I don’t want them anyway.” Moral: People sometimes pretend to dislike what they cannot get. 36. Where did the story happen? A. In a forest. B. In an orchard. C. In a garden. D. On a farm. 37. Why couldn’t the fox get the grapes? A. The grapes were not ripe. B. The branch was too high. C. The fox was not hungry. D. The grapes were sour. 38. What did the fox say at last? A. The grapes are sweet. B. The grapes are sour. C. The grapes are juicy. D. The grapes are fresh. 39. What does the moral of the story tell us? A. We should work hard to get what we want. B. We should ask others for help. C. We can pretend to dislike things we can’t have. D. Grapes are always sour. 40. The fox is a symbol of someone who is ______. A. clever and brave B. lazy and proud C. hard-working D. honest B A Famous Poem – “Spring Morning” by Meng Haoran This spring morning in bed I’m lying, Not to awake till birds are crying. After one night of wind and showers, How many are the fallen flowers? This poem is very short but full of beauty. It describes a quiet spring morning. The poet wakes up late and hears birds singing outside. He thinks about the rain and wind last night, and worries that many flowers may have fallen. The poem shows the poet’s love for nature and his gentle care for flowers. Many people like this poem because its language is simple but the feeling is deep. 41. Who wrote the poem “Spring Morning”? A. Li Bai. B. Du Fu. C. Meng Haoran. D. Wang Wei. 42. What does the poet hear when he wakes up? A. Wind. B. Showers. C. Birds crying. D. Flowers falling. 43. The poet feels ______ about the fallen flowers. A. happy B. worried C. excited D. angry 44. Why is this poem popular? A. It is very long. B. It has difficult words. C. It is simple but deep. D. It tells a funny story. 45. What is the main subject of the poem? A. Summer night. B. Autumn wind. C. Winter snow. D. Spring morning. C Chinese Idiom Story: “Mend the Fold after the Sheep are Lost” Long ago, a man kept some sheep. One night, a wolf came and took one sheep away through a hole in the fold (羊圈). His neighbor said, “You should fix the hole.” The man answered, “The sheep is already lost. Why should I fix it?” The next night, the wolf came again and took away another sheep. The man was very sad. He finally understood his mistake. He quickly fixed the hole and made the fold strong. After that, no more sheep were lost. Meaning: It is never too late to correct a mistake and prevent future loss. 46. How many sheep did the wolf take in total? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 47. What did the neighbor advise the man to do at first? A. Kill the wolf. B. Buy more sheep. C. Fix the hole. D. Move the sheep away. 48. Why didn’t the man fix the hole at first? A. He was too tired. B. He thought it was useless. C. He didn’t have tools. D. He wanted to catch the wolf. 49. What happened after the man fixed the hole? A. The wolf came again. B. All the sheep ran away. C. No more sheep were lost. D. The wolf made a new hole. 50. What does this story teach us? A. We should listen to neighbors. B. We shouldn’t keep sheep. C. Correcting mistakes is always good. D. Wolves are very clever. 第五部分 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。 The Invention of Printing and Its Effect on Literature Before the invention of printing, books were copied by hand. This was very slow and expensive. Only rich people or libraries could own a few books. Most people had no chance to read literature. In the 11th century, Bi Sheng in China invented movable type printing (活字印刷术). Later, Johannes Gutenberg improved printing in Europe around 1450. Suddenly, books could be made quickly and cheaply. More people could buy books and learn to read. The invention of printing spread famous fables, poems and novels to common people. For example, Aesop’s Fables and Shakespeare’s plays became popular all over the world. Literature was no longer just for the rich. It helped share ideas and educate millions. Today, thanks to printing and digital technology, we can enjoy any book we want. Literature continues to influence our thinking, creativity and culture. 51. What was the problem of making books before printing? 52. Who invented movable type printing in China? 53. When did Gutenberg improve printing in Europe? 54. How did printing help common people? (Give one example from the text) 55. According to the passage, what continues to influence our thinking and culture? 第六部分 补全对话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据对话内容，从方框中选择恰当的句子补全对话，使对话完整、通顺（有两项多余）。 A: Hi, Lucy! Have you read any good books lately? B: Yes, I just finished a collection of Chinese fables. A: 56. ______ B: I think they are amazing. Each fable has a wise lesson. A: Can you give me an example? B: 57. ______ It tells us that slow but steady wins the race. A: Oh, I know that one. What about poems? Do you like poems? B: 58. ______ I especially like Li Bai’s poems. They are full of imagination. A: 59. ______ B: I think literature helps us understand life and ourselves better. A: That’s true. I’ll start reading more fables and poems. B: 60. ______ We can share our thoughts after reading. A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Sure. For example, “The Hare and the Tortoise”. C. What do you think of them? D. Good idea! Let’s read together. E. Yes, I do. F. How often do you write poems? G. Why do you think literature is important? 第七部分 书面表达（满分20分） 文学（literature）是人类智慧的结晶，包括寓言、诗歌、小说等。请你以“The Importance of Literature”为题，写一篇英语短文，谈谈你对文学的看法及其作用。 要点提示： 1. 你喜欢哪种文学形式（如寓言、诗歌、成语故事等）并简单说明理由； 2. 文学对个人成长或学习有什么帮助（至少两点）； 3. 呼吁同学们多阅读文学作品。 要求： - 语句通顺，语法正确，逻辑清晰； - 包含所有要点，可适当发挥； - 词数80词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。 开头： Literature is like a key to a wonderful world. 参考答案 第一部分 情景交际 1-5 BBABC 6-10 BCABC 11-15 BABAB 第二部分 完形填空 16-20 CBBAC 21-25 BACBA 第三部分 语法填空 26. palace 27. away 28. a 29. to fight 30. for 31. forever 32. smooth 33. to 34. away 35. how 第四部分 阅读理解 36-40 BBBCB 41-45 CCBCD 46-50 BCBCC 第五部分 阅读表达 51. It was very slow and expensive. / Books were copied by hand. 52. Bi Sheng. 53. Around 1450. 54. They could buy books and learn to read. / Aesop’s Fables and Shakespeare’s plays became popular. (答出一点即可) 55. Literature. 第六部分 补全对话 56-60 CBEGD 第七部分 书面表达（参考范文） The Importance of Literature Literature is like a key to a wonderful world. I like reading fables best because they teach me life lessons in a short and interesting way. For example, “The Fox and the Grapes” tells me not to pretend to dislike what I cannot get. Literature helps me in many ways. First, it improves my language skills and makes me think deeply. Second, it opens my mind to different cultures and ideas. Whenever I feel stressed, reading a poem or a story makes me relaxed. So, my dear classmates, let’s read more literature! It will make us wiser and happier. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $