Unit 6 Beautiful landscapes提优练习2025-2026学年译林版七年级英语下册

七年级英语下册Unit 6 Beautiful landscapes提优练习

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一、单项选择

1. — I want to visit a place with ______ unusual landscape. Do you have any suggestions?

— Why not consider the Danxia landform in Zhangye?

A. a     B. an    C. the    D. /

2. The Yadan landform in Northwest China is famous ______ its strange sandstone shapes.

A. as    B. with    C. to    D. for

3. — How long is the Yangtze River?

— It’s about 6,300 kilometers long. It runs ______ nine provinces and finally reaches the East China Sea.

A. across   B. through   C. over    D. along

4. The Stone Forest in Yunnan is ______ amazing that thousands of tourists visit it every year.

A. so    B. such    C. too    D. very

5. — I think deserts are lifeless places.

— Actually, some plants and animals can survive in these ______ conditions.

A. easy    B. comfortable  C. difficult   D. pleasant

6. If you want to enjoy the sunrise and sea of clouds, the best time ______ Mount Huangshan is early morning.

A. to climb   B. climbing   C. climbs   D. climbed

7. The rainforest in Xishuangbanna is home ______ many rare animals and plants.

A. for    B. with    C. to    D. of

8. — What do you think of the Lugu Lake?

— It’s quiet and beautiful. It’s a perfect place ______ a boat trip.

A. take    B. took   C. taking   D. to take

9. The teacher asked us to write an article about our favorite landscape and describe ______ we feel about it.

A. how    B. what    C. which   D. why

10. — I heard you went to Yulong Snow Mountain last week.

— Yes. ______ wonderful experience! The snow-covered mountain looked like a dragon.

A. What    B. What a   C. How    D. How a

二、完形填空

The Earth is a planet with many different kinds of landscapes. Each landscape has its own special features and beauty. Let’s take a     1    at some of them.

Oceans cover about     2    of the earth’s surface. They are huge and full of life. People often say the earth is the “Blue Planet”    3    of the oceans. Deserts, however, are mostly made of sand. They are very hot during the day but can be     4   cold at night. Few plants can grow there, but some animals like camels can     5    in such dry conditions.

Forests are important to us. They produce oxygen and help keep the air     6   . Mountains are high and usually covered with rocks and snow. Climbing mountains is a challenging but     7    activity. Rivers are

like the veins of the earth. They carry water from high places down to lakes or the sea, and they are     8    for farming and daily life. Plains are flat and open, covering over one-third of the world’s land area. They are good for growing crops.

China has many amazing landscapes. For example, the Danxia landform in Zhangye is famous for its     9    red hills. The Yadan landform is made of sandstone in strange shapes, showing the    10    of wind and time. Mount Huangshan is known for its pine trees, rocks, and sea of clouds. It’s a great place to     11    the sunrise.

These landscapes not only provide homes for plants and animals but also offer us beautiful views and     12    experiences. We should protect them so that future generations can also enjoy their    13   . Next time you travel, try to learn more about the landscapes you visit. You will find that each one has a story to     14   . Understanding these stories helps us appreciate the     15    of our planet.

1. A. look    B. listen    C. taste     D. smell

2. A. one-fourth   B. one-third    C. two-thirds    D. three-fourths

3. A. because    B. since     C. as     D. for

4. A. suddenly   B. surprisingly   C. slowly    D. quickly

5. A. die     B. stay    C. live     D. survive

6. A. dirty    B. polluted    C. warm     D. clean

7. A. boring    B. tiring     C. rewarding    D. difficult

8. A. useless    B. harmful    C. essential    D. unnecessary

9. A. dark    B. colorful    C. grey     D. black

10. A. power    B. weakness    C. softness    D. slowness

11. A. watch    B. see     C. look     D. view

12. A. terrible   B. common    C. unique    D. ordinary

13. A. noise    B. beauty    C. pollution    D. danger

14. A. sing   B. dance     C. tell     D. write

15. A. problems   B. secrets    C. changes    D. wonders

三、阅读理解

Have you ever seen mountains that look like rainbows? In Zhangye National Geopark, Gansu Province, there are mountains with stripes of red, yellow, orange, green, and blue. These are called the Danxia landforms.       They are like huge, colorful paintings on the earth.

The Danxia landforms were formed over millions of years. The different colors come from minerals in the rock. Red comes from iron, yellow from sulfur, and other colors from different minerals. Wind and water erosion shaped these mountains into fantastic forms, like castles, pillars, and human figures.

Visitors to Zhangye can walk on wooden paths built along the mountainsides to get a close look at the colorful rocks. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon when the sun shines on the mountains, making the colors even brighter. It’s truly a magical sight that makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale.

These unique landscapes attract tourists from all over the world. They remind us of the amazing power of

nature and the beauty it can create. Protecting such natural wonders is important so that everyone can enjoy them for years to come.

1. Where can you find the Rainbow Mountains?

A. In Yunnan Province.            B. In Gansu Province.

C. In Anhui Province.             D. In Sichuan Province.

2. What gives the Danxia landforms their different colors?

A. Different plants growing on them.    B. The sunlight shining on them.

C. Minerals in the rock.               D. Paint used by artists.

3. What does the underlined word “erosion” mean in Paragraph 2?

A. 侵蚀         B. 堆积           C. 地震        D. 火山喷发

4. When is the best time to visit the Danxia landforms according to the passage?

A. Early morning.  B. Noon.          C. Late afternoon. D. Night.

5. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To tell people how to get to Zhangye.

B. To introduce a unique natural landscape in China.

C. To explain how to paint like the Rainbow Mountains.

D. To encourage people to climb mountains.

四、信息还原(六选五)

Our planet Earth is full of amazing landscapes. Each one is unique and tells a story of nature’s power. Here are some examples:

Mount Everest: This is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas.      1      Climbing to its top is a dream for many mountaineers.

The Sahara Desert: It is the largest hot desert in the world. It is very dry and hot during the day, but nights can be freezing cold.       2    

The Amazon Rainforest:       3      It is home to millions of species of plants and animals. It is often called the “Lungs of the Earth”.

The Great Barrier Reef: It is the world’s largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Australia. It is made up of thousands of reefs and islands.       4    

The Grand Canyon: Carved by the Colorado River, this is one of the most spectacular canyons in the world. Its layered rocks show different colors.      5