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冀教版八年级下册第七单元英语单元测试卷
主题:The Value of Money
(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 want to buy a new blouse, but the price is too high.
— You should wait for the ______. Things are cheaper then.
A. collection B. sale C. patent D. trade
2. — Could you tell me ______ you manage your pocket money wisely?
— I often save half and spend the rest on books.
A. how B. what C. that D. which
3. — My dream is to go to a good ______ and achieve my goal.
— Work hard, and your desire will come true.
A. college B. uniform C. bedroom D. dynasty
4. — I’m really ______ about the new currency design.
— Me too. Let’s exchange our ideas later.
A. grateful B. expensive C. curious D. disappointed
5. — Why did you trade your stamp collection for a coin?
— Because the coin is ______ the shape of an ancient spade. It’s rare.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
6. — What is the thing ______ makes you most grateful in life?
— The peace and love from my family.
A. who B. what C. which D. whose
7. — Mom, can you afford a new computer for me?
— Sorry, we need to save more. Let’s start ______ a small saving plan.
A. of B. with C. for D. by
8. — I think money is everything.
— ______. Health and happiness are more important.
A. I agree B. That’s true C. I don’t think so D. Exactly
9. — How can I achieve my goal of buying a car?
— You should manage your money ______ and avoid waste.
A. responsibly B. patiently C. medical D. military
10. — Thank you for helping me exchange my foreign money.
— ______. That’s what friends are for.
A. No problem B. You’re disappointed C. Good luck D. With pleasure
11. — The price of cotton has gone up a lot.
— Yes, everything seems more ______ these days.
A. expensive B. digital C. grateful D. peaceful
12. — Do you know the man ______ invented the first digital currency?
— Sorry, I have no idea. Let’s search online.
A. who B. which C. whose D. where
13. — I’ve decided to save part of my savings for a trip.
— That’s a wise ______. Enjoy your journey!
A. decision B. prescription C. transfer D. patent
14. — ______ you be grateful for what you have?
— Yes, I’m thankful for my family and good health.
A. Do B. Are C. Is D. Did
15. — Later on, I want to start my own trading business.
— That’s a great goal! Remember to trade ______ honesty.
A. of B. for C. with D. in
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, a rich man had a big collection of gold coins. He kept them in a box 16 was in the shape of an ancient animal. Every day, he counted his money and felt happy. However, he never used his money to help 17_.
One day, a poor woman came to him. Her son was sick and needed medicine. “Please, sir, can you 18 me some money for a prescription?” she asked. The rich man refused. “I need my money for my own peace,” he said.
Later that night, a thief broke into his house and 19 all his coins. The next morning, the rich man was very 20 . He cried, “I have nothing left!”
A wise old man said, “You 21 have nothing before. Your money was just sitting there. Now you might learn something.” The rich man asked, “What can I learn?” The wise man replied, “Money is useful only when you 22 it wisely. You can use it to achieve good goals, 23 helping others.”
From that day on, the rich man started to work hard again. He used his new savings to trade 24 __ fairly and helped many poor families. He felt truly 25 _ for the lesson he had learned. He understood that the real value of money is not in owning it, but in using it well.
16. A. who B. which C. what D. where
17. A. others B. another C. the other D. other
18. A. afford B. manage C. exchange D. lend
19. A. took away B. gave away C. put away D. threw away
20. A. grateful B. excited C. disappointed D. curious
21. A. always B. already C. still D. never
22. A. waste B. spend C. achieve D. desire
23. A. for example B. such as C. like D. because
24. A. curiosity B. patience C. uniforms D. goods
25. A. regretful B. responsible C. grateful D. medical
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。
My grandfather taught me an important lesson about money. He said, “The value of money is not in the coin 26 . (it), but in how you use it.” He told me a story about a young man 27. _ desired to become rich. The young man worked hard and saved every coin. He refused to trade his time 28 . anything that did not bring money. Later on, he had a lot of savings, but he had no friends and poor health.
Then he met a wise woman 29. said, “Money is a good servant 30. a bad master.” The young man realized that he should manage his money 31. (responsible). He started to use some money to help others and enjoy life. He bought his mother a cotton blouse, 32. made her very happy.
I learned that we should be grateful 33. what we have and not let money control us. We can set a 34. (reason) goal and achieve it step by step. Remember, money can buy a bed, but not sleep; it can buy a house, but not a home. So use your money 35. __ (wise) and you will find true peace.
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
A Fable: The Rich Man and the Poor Fisherman
A rich man saw a poor fisherman lying beside a beautiful sea. “Why don’t you work harder to catch more fish?” asked the rich man. “Then you can sell them, buy a bigger boat, and become rich.”
The fisherman asked, “What would I do after becoming rich?”
“You could relax and enjoy life by the sea,” said the rich man.
The fisherman smiled, “But I am already doing that now.” Moral: Money is not the only way to happiness. True wealth is enjoying what you already have.
36. What did the rich man advise the fisherman to do?
A. Buy a new house. B. Catch more fish. C. Travel around. D. Find a new job.
37. What was the fisherman’s final reply?
A. He wanted to become rich. B. He already enjoyed his life.
C. He needed a bigger boat. D. He would work harder.
38. What is the main lesson of the story?
A. Rich people are always happy. B. Working hard is useless.
C. Happiness can be found without much money. D. Fishing is a bad job.
39. The underlined word “wealth” most probably means ______.
A. money and possessions B. health and peace C. hard work D. luck
40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
A. The fisherman wanted to be rich. B. The rich man was unhappy.
C. The fisherman was already relaxed. D. The rich man gave the fisherman money.
B
Ancient Chinese Currency
In early China, people used shells as money because shells were rare and beautiful. Later, during the Zhou Dynasty, people made metal coins in the shape of spades and knives. These were the first metal currencies in China.
After that, round coins with square holes appeared. People could string them together for easy carrying. The word “money” in Chinese (钱) still has a radical (部首) related to metal.
Today, we use paper money and digital currency. But coins are still used for small purchases. Some people collect old coins as a hobby. They learn about history and dynasties through their collections.
41. What did people first use as money in ancient China?
A. Spades. B. Shells. C. Knives. D. Round coins.
42. During which dynasty did metal coins in the shape of spades appear?
A. Qin Dynasty. B. Han Dynasty. C. Zhou Dynasty. D. Tang Dynasty.
43. Why did round coins have square holes?
A. To make them beautiful. B. To string them together.
C. To save metal. D. To show the dynasty.
44. What does the character “钱” suggest about money?
A. It is related to metal. B. It is very old.
C. It is round. D. It comes from shells.
45. According to the passage, collecting old coins can help people ______.
A. become rich B. learn about history
C. trade for goods D. buy digital currency
C
How to Manage Your Pocket Money Responsibly
Many teenagers receive pocket money every week. How can you use it wisely? Here are some tips.
First, save first. Put at least 20% of your money into a savings box. This can help you achieve a future goal, like buying a gift or a new book.
Second, make a plan. Write down what you want to buy. Decide what is necessary and what is just a desire. Avoid expensive things that you don’t really need.
Third, trade or exchange. If you have something you don’t use, trade it with friends for something you need. This saves money and is good for the environment.
Fourth, be grateful. Remember that money comes from your parents’ hard work. Don’t waste it.
Finally, learn from mistakes. If you spend all your money on the first day, you will feel disappointed. Next time, you will be more patient and responsible.
46. According to the passage, what should you do first with your pocket money?
A. Spend it all. B. Trade with friends. C. Save part of it. D. Buy expensive things.
47. What does “a desire” in the passage mean?
A. Something necessary. B. Something you dream of but don’t need.
C. Something cheap. D. Something you already have.
48. Why is trading a good idea?
A. It makes things expensive. B. It saves money and helps the environment.
C. It makes you disappointed. D. It is a kind of digital currency.
49. How can you learn from spending mistakes?
A. By feeling sad all the time. B. By asking parents for more money.
C. By being more patient and responsible next time. D. By never using pocket money again.
50. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The History of Money B. How to Become Rich Quickly
C. Tips for Using Pocket Money Wisely D. Why Money Makes Us Happy
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 Paper Money
Before paper money, people used coins made of gold, silver or other metals. But carrying many coins was heavy and dangerous. Traders wanted a lighter and safer way to exchange goods.
In China, during the Tang Dynasty, people started using “flying money” — a kind of paper certificate. It was not real paper money but a receipt. Later, in the Song Dynasty, the government issued the first true paper money. It was called “jiaozi”.
Paper money made trade much easier. Merchants no longer needed to carry heavy coins. They could simply use paper notes. This helped business grow quickly.
Today, most countries use paper money and digital currency. However, some people worry that digital money might make us spend too easily because we don’t see the physical bills. That is why we still need to learn how to manage money responsibly.
51. What was the problem with carrying metal coins?
52. During which dynasty did the first true paper money appear in China?
53. What was the early paper certificate in the Tang Dynasty called?
54. Why do some people worry about digital currency?
55. According to the passage, what should we learn to do with money?
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: Hey, Mike. You look upset. What’s wrong?
B: I spent all my pocket money on a new video game, and now I can’t afford a gift for Mom’s birthday.
A: Oh, I see. 56. ______
B: I know, but I just couldn’t control my desire.
A: 57. ______
B: That’s a good idea. But what can I do now?
A: 58. ______ Maybe you can trade some old things with your friends.
B: Really? What kind of things?
A: 59. ______ If you don’t use them, you can exchange them for something else.
B: That sounds possible. And I still have my stamp collection.
A: Perfect. 60. ______
B: You’re right. I’ll be more careful next time. Thanks for your advice.
A. You should manage your money responsibly. B. For example, old toys, books or shells.
C. Did you buy anything on sale? D. Don’t be disappointed. Let’s think of a solution.
E. I’m grateful for your help. F. Remember to save first before spending.
G. Later on, you can start a saving plan. |
第七部分 书面表达(满分20分)
请以“The Value of Money”为题,写一篇英语短文,谈谈你对金钱价值的理解。
要点提示:
1. 金钱能买到什么,不能买到什么(如:能买房子,不能买一个家);
2. 如何明智地使用金钱(如:储蓄、计划、帮助他人);
3. 你的个人看法或经历。
要求:
1. 语句通顺,语法正确,逻辑清晰;
2.包含所有要点,可适当发挥;
3.词数80词左右(开头已给出,不计入总词数)。
开头:
Money is important in our daily life. However, it is not everything.
参考答案
第一部分 情景交际
1-5 BAACB 6-10 CBCAB 11-15 AAABC
第二部分 完形填空
16-20 BADAC 21-25 BBADC
第三部分 语法填空
26. itself 27. who / that 28. for 29. who / that 30. but
31. responsibly 32. which 33. for 34. reasonable 35. wisely
第四部分 阅读理解
36-40 BBCAC 41-45 BCBAB 46-50 CBBCB
第五部分 阅读表达
51. They were heavy and dangerous to carry.
52. The Song Dynasty.
53. “Flying money”.
54. Because people might spend too easily without seeing physical bills.
55. We should learn how to manage money responsibly.
第六部分 补全对话
56-60 AFDBG
第七部分 书面表达(参考范文)
The Value of Money
Money is important in our daily life. However, it is not everything. Money can buy a house, but it cannot buy a home. It can buy a bed, but not a good sleep.
To use money wisely, we should save part of it first. Then make a plan before spending. Also, we can help others with our money. For example, buying a gift for a friend in need.
In my opinion, the real value of money lies in how we use it, not how much we own. Let’s be responsible and grateful for what we have.
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