Unit 5 Section B3a--3d能力提升练习一 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit5 Section B3a-3d能力提升练习一

 

Ⅰ. 根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式或适当的介词/副词填空。

1. While the Smiths __________ (walk) along the beach, they noticed the sea water pulling back strangely.

2. Tilly screamed __________ her family to get back to the hotel immediately.

3. Thanks to her quick thinking, hundreds of people __________ (save) that day.

4. The security guard refused __________ (leave) the building until everyone was out.

5. The little boy was __________ (complete) shocked when he saw the huge wave.

Ⅱ. 完形填空（10小题）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

It was a sunny morning in July. I was on holiday with my family in a small village by the sea. We decided to take a walk along the beach. The sky was blue, and the sea looked __1__.

Suddenly, while we were walking, I noticed something __2__. The sea water started moving back quickly, and there was thick white froth (泡沫) on the waves. I __3__ it looked like the pictures of a tsunami I saw in a documentary.

“Run!” I shouted to my parents. “It’s a tsunami!”

At first, they thought I was joking, but seeing the __4__ look on my face, they believed me. We turned around and ran as fast as we __5__. People on the beach were screaming and running wildly. We rushed to the __6__ ground we could find.

Just as we reached the top of a hill, we saw the huge wall of water crash onto the beach. It was a __7__ scene. The water destroyed everything in its path. We stayed there, __8__, until the rescue team came.

__9__, no one in my family got hurt. That day, I __10__ that knowledge is power. It really saved our lives.

1. A. angry B. peaceful C. noisy D. terrible

2. A. usual B. funny C. strange D. boring

3. A. realized B. forgot C. refused D. wondered

4. A. happy B. serious C. tired D. excited

5. A. must B. might C. could D. should

6. A. lowest B. highest C. cleanest D. dirtiest

7. A. wonderful B. scary C. relaxing D. boring

8. A. laughing B. singing C. sleeping D. shaking

9. A. Sadly B. Thankfully C. Suddenly D. Quickly

10. A. questioned B. imagined C. learned D. guessed

Ⅲ. 阅读理解 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

The Heroic Guard

On December 26, 2004, a massive tsunami hit Phuket, Thailand. Many tourists were enjoying the beach when the disaster struck. However, one man stood out for his bravery. He was John, a security guard at a local hotel.

When John saw the sea water rushing back, he didn't wait. He jumped into action. He ran towards the beach, shouting at people to run to higher ground. Some people were too shocked to move. John grabbed them by the arm and pulled them to safety. He ran back and forth several times, ignoring the danger. Thanks to his efforts, dozens of people survived. Later, a reporter asked him why he risked his life. John simply said, "It was my job. I just did what anyone would do."

11. Where did the story happen?

    A. In a hospital. 

    B. On a beach in Thailand. 

    C. In a school. 

    D. On a mountain.

12. What did John do when he saw the tsunami signs?

    A. He ran away immediately. 

    B. He hid under a table. 

    C. He shouted and pulled people to safety. 

    D. He took photos of the wave.

13. The underlined word "massive" in Paragraph 1 probably means "______".

    A. very small 

    B. very big 

    C. very slow 

    D. very weak

14. What can we infer from John’s words in the last sentence?

    A. He thought he was a hero. 

    B. He wanted to be famous. 

    C. He believed helping others was natural. 

    D. He regretted saving people.

 

B

Earthquake Survival Tips

Earthquakes often happen without warning. Knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some tips:

Before an earthquake: Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, and a flashlight. Make sure you know where the safe exits are in your house.

During an earthquake: If you are indoors, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy desk, and hold on. Stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from trees and buildings.

After an earthquake: Check yourself and others for injuries. Be careful of broken glass and fallen power lines. Listen to the radio for official instructions.

15.  According to the text, what should you prepare before an earthquake?

    A. A map and a compass. 

    B. Water, food, and a flashlight. 

    C. A first-aid book. 

    D. Warm clothes.

16.  What should you do if you are indoors when an earthquake happens?

    A. Run out of the building quickly. 

    B. Stand near the window. 

    C. Hide under a sturdy desk. 

    D. Take the elevator.

17.  The word "emergency kit" in Paragraph 2 refers to ______.

    A. a set of tools for repair 

    B. a bag with supplies for survival 

    C. a map of the city 

    D. a list of phone numbers

18. Why does the writer suggest staying away from windows during an earthquake?

    A. Because windows might break and hurt you.