Unit5 Saving animals in danger Section 4 同步练 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语下册

Unit 5 Saving animals in danger Section 4 同步练 班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：________ 一、选词填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 从方框中选择合适的单词或短语，并用其正确形式填空，每词限用一次。 hatch, alarmed, typical, lose one’s life, nature reserve, slim, dedication, threat, protect, in memory of 1. Xu Xiujuan’s father worked at a local ______ where red-crowned cranes were kept safe. 2. The ______ girl spent all her time caring for the sick birds in the reserve. 3. When the two swans went missing, Xu Xiujuan was ______ and searched for them for two days. 4. It is ______ of red-crowned cranes to feed in the wetlands. 5. Xu Xiujuan ______ while searching for the missing swans in 1987. 6. The song “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane” was written ______ Xu Xiujuan and her courage. 7. The biggest ______ to red-crowned cranes is the loss of their natural homes. 8. Xu Xiujuan’s ______ to protecting birds has inspired many people to join in animal protection. 9. She helped her father ______ crane eggs and take care of the baby birds at the reserve. 10. China has set up many nature reserves to ______ endangered species like the red-crowned crane. 二、词形转换（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 根据句意，用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。 1. Xu Xiujuan was born in Heilongjiang Province in 1964 and ______ (grow) up around red-crowned cranes. 2. When she was 17, she started ______ (help) her father with his work at the nature reserve. 3. She made sure the crane eggs were warm and ______ (safety) during the long trip to Yancheng. 4. The red-crowned crane is one of the ______ (rare) crane species in the world. 5. Xu Xiujuan worked hard at the reserve, not only caring for cranes but also ______ (look) after swans. 6. She stayed with sick birds day and night until they were strong enough ______ (fly) again. 7. The loss of habitat is the ______ (big) threat to the survival of red-crowned cranes. 8. China has set up many nature reserves ______ (protect) these endangered birds. 9. The IUCN Red List ______ (contain) information about the conservation status of different species. 10. Giant pandas are no longer listed as endangered; their population is ______ (increase) these years. 三、阅读理解 A（共 4 小题，每小题 2 分，共 8 分） 阅读短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 The Story of Xu Xiujuan and the Red-Crowned Crane Have you ever heard the song “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane”? It tells the story of Xu Xiujuan, a girl who gave her life to protect these rare birds. Xiujuan was born in 1964 in Zhalong, Heilongjiang. Her father worked at a local nature reserve, looking after red-crowned cranes. These tall, slim-necked birds are symbols of luck and loyalty, but they are now among the rarest crane species in the world. Xiujuan loved birds and started helping her father at 17. She became very good at taking care of them and even hatched her first crane eggs as a teenager. At 21, Xiujuan got a job at a nature reserve in Yancheng, Jiangsu. She carefully took three crane eggs with her on the long trip, making sure they stayed warm and safe. She worked hard there, caring for cranes, swans, and other birds. When a bird got sick, she would stay with it day and night until it could fly again. In 1987, two swans went missing. Xiujuan searched for them for two days and nights. She swam in the wetlands, hungry and thirsty, until she was too tired to return to the shore. She lost her life at just 23. Later, the song was written in memory of her courage and dedication. Today, China has set up many nature reserves to protect red-crowned cranes. Thanks to people like Xu Xiujuan, these beautiful birds have a better chance to survive. 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To tell us about the red-crowned crane’s living habits. B. To introduce Xu Xiujuan and her story of protecting red-crowned cranes. C. To explain why red-crowned cranes are in danger. D. To describe the work of nature reserves in China. 2. When did Xu Xiujuan start helping her father take care of cranes? A. In 1964 B. At the age of 17 C. At the age of 21 D. In 1987 3. Why did Xu Xiujuan lose her life? A. She was attacked by a sick swan. B. She fell ill while taking care of crane eggs. C. She got too tired searching for missing swans in the wetlands. D. She was punished for taking crane eggs to another reserve. 4. Which of the following is NOT true about red-crowned cranes according to the passage? A. They are symbols of luck and loyalty in China. B. They are among the rarest crane species in the world. C. They live in wetlands and feed there. D. They are no longer endangered thanks to people like Xu Xiujuan. 四、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The IUCN Red List and Animal Protection Many animals are in danger today, and the IUCN Red List helps us understand their conservation status. The list was created in 1964 and divides species into nine categories. 1______ “Endangered (EN)” means a species faces a very high risk of dying out in the wild, while “Vulnerable (VU)” means it risks dying out but not as seriously. The red-crowned crane is one of the species we should care about. It is a symbol of luck and loyalty in China, but it is now among the 2______ crane species in the world. The biggest threat to them is the loss of habitat. People are building farms and cities, so the wetlands where they live are disappearing. Xu Xiujuan was a young woman who dedicated her life to protecting these birds. She grew up near a nature reserve and learned to take care of cranes from her father. At 17, she started 3______ him with his work. She even hatched her first crane eggs as a teenager. When she was 21, she moved to a new reserve in Yancheng, taking three crane eggs with her. She made sure the eggs were warm and 4______ during the long trip. One day in 1987, two swans went missing. Xiujuan was 5______ and searched for them for two days. She swam in the wetlands, hungry and thirsty, but she didn’t stop. Finally, she was too tired to get back to the shore and 6______ her life. She was only 23 years old. Her story inspired many people. Now, China has set up many nature reserves to protect red-crowned cranes. The IUCN Red List helps us know which animals need our help most. For example, tigers and Asian elephants are listed as “Endangered”, while giant pandas are now “Vulnerable” because their population is 7______. We all have a role to play in protecting animals. We can learn about endangered species, refuse to buy products made from them, and tell others about their problems. Even small actions can make a big 8______. Xu Xiujuan’s 9______ shows that one person’s courage can change the world for animals. Let’s work together to make sure no more animals have to face the risk of dying out. It is never too late to 10______. 1. A. For example B. However C. Instead D. Therefore 2. A. commonest B. rarest C. largest D. smallest 3. A. helping B. asking C. stopping D. leaving 4. A. dangerous B. safe C. cold D. wet 5. A. happy B. calm C. alarmed D. bored 6. A. saved B. lost C. found D. forgot 7. A. decreasing B. increasing C. disappearing D. staying the same 8. A. difference B. mistake C. noise D. problem 9. A. death B. courage C. sadness D. anger 10. A. give up B. take action C. go back D. stay quiet 五、五选四（共 4 小题，每小题 2 分，共 8 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Creating a Quiz About Animals in Danger Creating a quiz about an endangered animal is a great way to learn more about it and share your knowledge with classmates. 1______ First, choose an animal you are interested in, like the red-crowned crane, giant panda, or South China tiger. Then do some research on the internet or in the library. Find out about its appearance, home, food, and the threats it faces. 2______ Next, write your quiz questions. You can include multiple-choice questions about the animal’s habits, living places, and protection status. For example, you might ask, “Where do red-crowned cranes live?” or “What is the biggest threat to them?” 3______ Make sure each question has at least one correct answer. Finally, use your quiz to test your classmates. This helps everyone learn more about endangered animals. 4______ It also encourages more people to care about animal protection. A. You can also add questions about what we can do to protect the animal. B. It is a fun and educational activity for the whole class. C. Many people will buy the products made from these animals. D. Take notes on the most important facts you find. E. When classmates answer the questions, they learn new information about the animal. 参考答案 一、选词填空 1. nature reserve 2. slim 3. alarmed 4. typical 5. lost her life 6. in memory of 7. threat 8. dedication 9. hatch 10. protect 二、词形转换 1. grew 2. to help/helping 3. safe 4. rarest 5. looking 6. to fly 7. biggest 8. to protect 9. contains 10. increasing 三、阅读理解 A 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 四、完形填空 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6.B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B 五、五选四 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. E 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $