Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元测试卷2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

八下Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元测试卷 一、完形填空（10分） 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Nature is full of wonders—from high mountains to deep oceans, every corner holds surprises. Last summer, I joined a trip to explore the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and it 1. ______ my view of nature forever. As we walked into the park, tall quartz sandstone peaks 2. ______ into the sky like giant pillars. Our guide told us they 3. ______ over millions of years. “Nature is the greatest artist,” she said. On the second day, we visited a hidden valley. A clear stream 4. ______ through green grass, and colorful butterflies 5. ______ above the flowers. I sat by the stream and watched fish swimming in the water—their scales sparkled under the sun. It felt like a magical world. On the last day, we climbed a mountain to watch the sunrise. When the first ray of sunlight 6. ______ the peaks, the whole forest 7. ______ golden. Everyone stayed silent, amazed by the beauty. A little girl next to me whispered, “I wish I could 8. ______ this moment forever.” This trip taught me that nature’s wonders are not just in books or pictures—you have to 9. ______ them with your own eyes. Now, I always try to spend time outdoors, 10. ______ the little miracles around me. ( ) 1. A. change B. changed C. will change D. is changing ( ) 2. A. rise B. rose C. will rise D. are rising ( ) 3. A. form B. formed C. were formed D. are forming ( ) 4. A. flow B. flows C. flowed D. is flowing ( ) 5. A. dance B. danced C. will dance D. are dancing ( ) 6. A. touched B. touches C. will touch D. is touching ( ) 7. A. turn B. turns C. turned D. will turn ( ) 8. A. keep B. keeps C. kept D. will keep ( ) 9. A. see B. sees C. saw D. will see ( ) 10. A. enjoy B. enjoys C. enjoyed D. will enjoy 二、阅读理解（16分） 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A篇 The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing wonders of nature. Located off the coast of Australia, it is the largest coral reef system in the world—so big that it can even be seen from space! Coral reefs are made of tiny living creatures called coral polyps. Over thousands of years, these polyps build up hard, rock-like structures. The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of marine species: colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins, and even sharks. But this natural wonder is in danger. Rising ocean temperatures and pollution are harming the coral. Scientists say that if we don’t protect it, parts of the reef could disappear in the next 30 years. Many people are working to save the reef. Volunteers clean up plastic from the water, and governments are making rules to reduce pollution. “The reef is a gift from nature,” says a marine biologist. “We must take care of it for future generations.” ( ) 1. Where is the Great Barrier Reef? A. In space. B. Off the coast of Australia.C. In a forest. D. On a mountain. ( ) 2. What are coral reefs made of? A. Fish and turtles. B. Rock and sand. C. Tiny creatures called coral polyps. D. Plastic and pollution. ( ) 3. Why is the Great Barrier Reef in danger? A. It is too big. B. It can be seen from space. C. Rising ocean temperatures and pollution. D. There are too many marine species. ( ) 4. What are people doing to save the reef? A. They are building more coral. B. They are cleaning up plastic and reducing pollution. C. They are moving it to a new place. D. They are ignoring it. B篇 Iceland is a country full of natural wonders. Last year, my family visited it, and every day felt like a new adventure. On the first day, we saw the Northern Lights. They danced across the night sky in green and purple, like a magical curtain. My dad said, “It’s nature’s light show!” The next day, we visited a geyser called Strokkur. Every 10 minutes, it erupted, shooting hot water 30 meters into the air. We waited excitedly, and when it erupted, everyone cheered. We also walked on a black sand beach. The sand was soft and warm, and waves crashed against the rocks. My little sister collected smooth black stones—she said they were “gifts from the ocean.” On our last day, we hiked a glacier. It was huge and white, with blue ice caves inside. Our guide told us glaciers are rivers of ice that move slowly over time. “Nature shapes the earth in amazing ways,” he said. Iceland taught me that nature’s wonders are diverse—from fire (geysers) to ice (glaciers), and they all deserve our respect. ( ) 1. What did the writer see on the first day in Iceland? A. A geyser. B. The Northern Lights.C. A black sand beach. D. A glacier. ( ) 2. How often does Strokkur erupt? A. Every 10 minutes. B. Every day.C. Once a year. D. Never. ( ) 3. What did the writer’s sister collect on the black sand beach? A. Sand. B. Waves.C. Smooth black stones. D. Ice. ( ) 4. What did the guide say about glaciers? A. They are rivers of fire. B. They move slowly over time. C. They are not part of nature. D. They are easy to hike. 三、语法填空（10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nature 1. ______ (provide) us with so many wonders. Let’s look at some examples: Volcanoes are amazing. When a volcano 2. ______ (erupt), it 3. ______ (send) ash and lava into the air. But after the eruption, the soil around it 4. ______ (become) very fertile, which is good for plants. Waterfalls are another wonder. The sound of water 5. ______ (fall) is so powerful. Last summer, I 6. ______ (visit) Niagara Falls. I 7. ______ (stand) close to it and 8. ______ (feel) the mist on my face. It 9. ______ (be) unforgettable. We 10. ______ (should / protect) these natural wonders—they are precious gifts. 四、综合填空（10分） 用方框中所给词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。（词库：wonder, explore, protect, beauty, diverse, shape, respect, survive, natural, amazing Nature’s 1. ______ are all around us, from 2. ______ forests to deep oceans. They are 3. ______ because they are 4. ______—no two wonders are the same. For thousands of years, nature has 5. ______ the earth. Volcanoes, rivers, and wind have created mountains and valleys. Many animals and plants 6. ______ in these special places, depending on the unique environment. It’s our duty to 7. ______ these wonders. We can 8. ______ them by reducing pollution and learning to 9. ______ nature. When we 10. ______ a forest or a desert, we realize how small we are compared to the power of nature. 五、阅读还原（10分） 根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（有两项多余）。 How to experience nature’s wonders responsibly? 1. ______ Stay on marked paths to avoid damaging plants or disturbing animals. 1. ______ Take your trash with you—litter harms wildlife and ruins the beauty. 1. ______ Use quiet voices. Loud noises can scare animals and ruin the peace. 1. ______ Don’t pick flowers or take rocks from natural places—leave them for others to enjoy. 1. ______ Learn about the place before you go. Understanding its history helps you appreciate it more. A. Keep it clean. B. Take home souvenirs. C. Stay on the path. D. Be quiet. E. Destroy plants.F. Learn before you go. G.Make loud noises. 六、补全对话（10分） 从方框中选择最佳选项补全对话（有两项多余）。 A: Have you ever seen a waterfall? B: Yes! I visited Huangguoshu Waterfall last summer. A: 1. ______ B: It was amazing! The water fell from a high cliff, and the sound was thunderous. A: 2. ______ B: I took many photos. The mist from the waterfall made rainbow sometimes. A: 3. ______ B: We hiked around it and saw some small animals, like squirrels. A: 4. ______ B: Yes, we need to protect it. There were signs saying “Don’t litter.” A: 5. ______ B: I think so. It’s one of nature’s greatest gifts. A. What did you do there? B. Did you learn about protecting it? C. How was it? D. Did you take any photos? E. It sounds like a wonderful place. F. Where is it? G. What’s your favorite animal? 七、写作（24分） 题目：A Natural Wonder I’ve Seen要求： 1. 描述你见过的一处自然奇观（如瀑布、山脉、极光等）； 2. 说明它的特点和给你的感受； 3. 80-100词左右。 参考答案 一、完形填空 1-5 BBC C B 6-10 A C A A A 二、阅读理解 A篇：1-4 B C C BB篇：1-4 B A C B 三、语法填空 1. provides 2. erupts 3. sends 4. becomes 5. falling 6.visited 7. stood 8. felt 9. was 10. should protect 四、综合填空 1. wonders 2. natural 3. amazing 4. diverse 5. shaped 1. survive 7. protect 8. explore 9. respect 10. beauty 五、阅读还原 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. F 六、补全对话 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. E 七、写作（范文） A Natural Wonder I’ve Seen Last summer, I visited Mount Huang with my family. The mountains are covered with green trees, and some peaks are hidden in clouds, like fairylands. In the morning, the sunrise painted the sky pink and gold. We hiked and saw strange rocks—one looks like a flying stone! I felt small but happy, amazed by nature’s power. It’s a wonder that makes me want to protect our earth. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $