Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature Section A（3a—3d）同步练习 ）2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature Section A（3a—3d）同步练习 一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空 1．We study the history of several different ____________ （civilization）. 2．I am interested in the ________ （develop） story of this company. 3．猎豹是陆地动物中跑得最快的。 The cheetah ____________ ____ ______ among land animals. 4．During the rainy season, the ________ （waterfall） become even more powerful. 5．______ （desert） cover a large part of the earth's surface. 二、根据汉语提示完成句子（每空限填一词，缩写算一词） 6．We have tried every ____ （means） to solve this problem. 7．顺便说一下，我昨天在商场看到你姐姐了。 ____ ____ ____， I saw your sister at the mall yesterday. 8．埃及以其古代文明而闻名。 Egypt is known for its ______ ________________. 9．我们可以通过读书了解不同的文化。 We can ________ ____ different cultures by reading books. 10．如果你有问题，一定要在课间问我。 If you have any questions, ____ ____ ____， ask me during the break. 三、用所给单词的适当形式填空 develop dive importance long far 11．She ________ into the water and swam away. 12．The Yangtze River is ______ than any other river in China. 13．Both the Nile and the Yellow River are still very ________ today. 14．The Yangtze River travels the ________________ and about 6,300 kilometres long. 15．The rapid __________ of the internet has changed the way we communicate. 四、完形填空 The Duku Highway is surrounded by high mountains and wide grasslands. If you 16 on this road, you will 17 amazing snow-covered mountain tops and green fields. One of the best 18 along the Duku Highway is the Kuqa Grand Canyon. This is a really big canyon with red cliffs （悬崖）.Besides, you must visit the Danxia Landform （丹霞地貌）.It is 19 by the long-term erosion （侵蚀） of rocks by flowing water 20 wind. The rocks are bright red, orange, and yellow, and they 21 a rainbow. That's why it is called “ 22 Danxia”. The Duku Highway is really a great place for people who love 23 .However, when you enjoy the view, do remember those soldiers who 24 the road for 10 years, and 168 of them lost their 25 for it. Therefore, this road is also called the “Road of Heroes”. 16．A. drive B. jump C. climb 17．A. hear B. feel C. see 18．A. events B. surfaces C. places 19．A. shown B. described C. formed 20．A. and B. but C. so 21．A. look at B. look like C. look after 22．A. ugly B. poor C. colourful 23．A. development B. population C. nature 24．A. left B. built C. designed 25．A. lives B. homes C. money 五、阅读理解 Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in China and the third largest waterfall in the world. It is without doubt among Guizhou's top natural attractions. Located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou, Huangguoshu National Park is centred around Huangguoshu Waterfall which is 101 metres in width and 77.8 metres in height. There are altogether 18 waterfalls with different kinds of sizes. All the waterfalls form a great “family”, which is considered as the largest waterfall group in the world in the Guinness Book of World Records. Huangguoshu Waterfall got its name because of a local plant, namely, the Yellow Fruit Tree. It is famous for its greatness and the waterfall group. This waterfall is the only waterfall to be watched at different angles for 360 degrees. As early as in the Ming Dynasty, the famous traveller Xu Xiake remarked, “The spray bursts apart like pearls and jade and the foam rises like a mist.” Many of you may know one of the four Chinese classics called Journey to the West, which tells the story about a monk named Xuanzang. The emperor in the Tang Dynasty wishes him to travel west and bring something back to China. And the monk accepts the task and sets off with his helpers. There are many famous scenes shot （拍摄） in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can have fun at the Water-curtain Cave which is the home of the Monkey King, and Gaolao Zhuang is the place for Pigsy carrying his wife. All of these will recall your beautiful memories about Journey to the West. 26．How many waterfalls are altogether in the largest waterfall group in the world?（ ） A. 83. B. 67. C. 18. 27．Huangguoshu Waterfall got its name from ____.（ ） A. a local plant B. the waterfall group C. Xu Xiake 28．What does the underlined word “monk” mean in Chinese?（ ） A. 和尚 B. 诗人 C. 游客 29．The writer wrote this passage to ____.（ ） A. introduce Journey to the West B. introduce Huangguoshu Waterfall C. introduce Xu Xiake 答案 一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空 1．civilizations 2．developing 3．travels/runs； the； fastest 4．waterfalls 5．Deserts 二、根据汉语提示完成句子（每空限填一词，缩写算一词） 6．means 7．By； the； way 8．ancient； civilization（s） 9．learn/know； about 10．by； all； means 三、用所给单词的适当形式填空 11．dived/dove 12．longer 13．important 14．farthest/furthest 15．development 四、完形填空 16．A 17．C 18．C 19．C 20．A 21．B 22．C 23．C 24．B 25．A 五、阅读理解 26．C 27．A 28．A 29．B 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $