Unit 5 Nature’s Temper 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 5 Nature’s Temper 单元测试卷

考试时间：90分钟  满分：120分

一、单项选择（每小题2分，共30分）

1. The weather report ______ us that a typhoon is coming soon.

A. asks  B. tells  C. shows  D. warns

2. After the heavy rain, many houses lost their ______.

A. floors  B. roofs  C. doors  D. windows

3. We should store enough food as ______ for natural disasters.

A. practice  B. pleasure  C. preparation  D. progress

4. The wind blew so hard that the lights ______ suddenly.

A. went up  B. went off  C. went down  D. went on

5. He hid ______ the door when the strong wind came.

A. beside  B. under  C. behind  D. above

6. ______ comes, it can wash away many things in the village.

A. Flood  B. Snowstorm  C. Drought  D. Wildfire

7. All the villagers slept ______ because they felt safe at night.

A. loudly  B. soundly  C. quickly  D. happily

8. People ______ loudly when they saw the big fire.

A. smiled  B. spoke  C. screamed  D. shouted

9. We should follow the ______ rules when danger comes.

A. school  B. security  C. study  D. sports

10. ______ the time I got home, the rainstorm had stopped.

A. At  B. In  C. On  D. By

11. It rained heavily, and ______, many roads were closed.

A. at first  B. as a result  C. in fact  D. by mistake

12. All of ______ sudden, the ground started to shake.

A. an  B. a  C. the  D. /

13. The firemen hurried to ______ people from the fire.

A. rescue  B. prevent  C. protect  D. practise

14. The ______ weather makes people feel worried all day.

A. usual  B. simple  C. sudden  D. quiet

15. He ran out of the house ______ breath after the earthquake.

A. full of  B. out of  C. kind of  D. lots of

二、完形填空（每小题2分，共20分）

阅读短文，从A、B、C、D中选最佳选项。

Natural disasters may happen around us sometimes. An earthquake or a rainstorm can come 16.______. No one can stop it, but we can learn to protect ourselves.

Last month, a heavy rainstorm hit our neighbourhood. At first it was just light rain, but 17.______ it began to rain heavily. The wind beat 18.______ the walls and windows. Many people had to 19.______ in their rooms and wait.

By the time morning came, the rain stopped. 20.______ for us, no one was hurt. Some trees fell down and the streets were in a 21.______. Volunteers and 22.______ came to help clean up. They also gave water and food to nearby 23.______.

From this lesson, we know to make 24.______ before bad weather comes. Learning basic safety 25.______ is also necessary for everyone.

16. A. slowly  B. suddenly  C. quietly  D. happily

17. A. on time  B. at last  C. all of a sudden  D. in time

18. A. for  B. with  C. by  D. against

19. A. cry  B. hide  C. play  D. walk

20. A. Thankfully  B. Unluckily  C. Suddenly  D. Sadly

21. A. order  B. mess  C. silence  D. surprise

22. A. teachers  B. doctors  C. firemen  D. farmers

23. A. neighbours  B. strangers  C. relatives  D. students

24. A. decisions  B. preparations  C. mistakes  D. stories

25. A. news  B. advice  C. knowledge  D. message

三、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共25分）

A

A snowstorm is a kind of serious natural disaster. It usually comes in winter. When a snowstorm arrives, the temperature drops quickly and it snows heavily. Roads become icy and it is hard for cars and buses to move.

People should stay indoors and avoid going out. If you have to go out, wear warm clothes and walk slowly. Don’t stay near tall trees, they may fall down in strong wind. Always listen to the weather warning and make early preparations. Good plans can help us stay away from danger.

26. When does a snowstorm usually come?

A. In spring  B. In winter  C. In autumn  D. In summer

27. What happens to roads after a snowstorm?

A. Dry and clean  B. Wide and smooth  C. Icy and hard to walk  D. Full of sand

28. What should we do during a snowstorm?

A. Go out for fun  B. Climb tall trees  C. Drive cars fast  D. Stay indoors

29. What should we listen to for early warning?

A. Music show  B. Sports news  C. Weather report  D. Story telling