Unit1 Past and present单元提优练习2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

**基本信息** 译林8B Unit1单元提优练习，围绕“Past and present”主题，融合社会热点（如深圳发展、贵州旅游、沙漠治理）与文化传承（如“五福临门”），通过多样题型考查语言能力与思维品质，适配单元复习。 **题型特征** |题型|题量|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|----|----------|----------| |单项填空|15题|时态（如过去进行时）、固定搭配（如used to do）|结合深圳发展等真实情境，考查语法应用| |完形填空|15题|上下文推理、词汇辨析|以沙漠求生故事，渗透“希望”主题，提升思维品质| |阅读理解|4篇|细节查找、推理判断|涵盖熊猫保护、贵州探险等热点，培养信息提取能力| |词汇/动词填空|21题|核心词汇（如pioneering）、动词时态|紧扣单元主题，强化语言知识积累| |阅读与表达|5题|概括与开放表达|以沙漠种玫瑰案例，引导批判性思考，体现学习能力|

2025-2026学年译林8BUnit1 Past and present单元提优练习 一、单项填空 1. Creativity is thinking new things, ____ is doing new things. A. movement B. innovation C. development D. improvement 2. It’s simple and ____ to use the reading pen and repeat out loud by touching the articles in the textbooks. A. convenient B. comfortable C. unpleasant D. unlucky 3. The pioneering spirit, ____ the hard work of Shenzhen’s citizens, has led to the city’s great success. A. as well as B. as well C. together with D. both A and C 4. Look! What a kind dog! It ____ a blind man across the road. A. lead B. leads C. is leading D. will lead 5. It ____ us a long time to wait for the next bus. A. used to spend B. used to take C. used to taking D. is used to spending 6. Our school library provides us with ____ useful information on science and technology. A. a wealth of B. a wealthy of C. a number of D. quite a few 7. The school is active in its drive ____ students to form a good habit of reading. A. to encourage B. encourage C. encouraging D. encouraged 8. This teacher often ____ useful advice to us when we are in trouble. A. provides B. offers C. supports D. suggests 9. My cousin ____ kites on the grass of the garden while his friends were playing football nearby. A. flies B. flew C. was flying D. has flown 10. He drove ____ to get to the airport on time but he finally failed. A. in a low speed B. at a low speed C. at a high speed D. in a high speed 11. ____ you have finished your homework, you can help your parents do some housework. A. Although B. Since C. Unless D. Until 12. When the reporter visited Shenzhen in 2005, the city ____ more cultural facilities like museums and theatres. A. builds B. built C. was building D. has been built 13. We are all ____ about our future because we believe everything will be better. A. expected B. common C. convenient D. hopeful 14. In the ____ few years, we have planted lots of trees in our school. A. passed B. past C. pass D. passes 15. —I think the rise of Shenzhen is simply because of China’s Reform and Opening-up Policy. — ____ The citizens’ hard work and creativity also play an important role. A. You’re completely right. B. That’s not the whole story. C. I can’t agree more. D. That’s all right. 【答案】BADCB AABCC BCDBB 二、完形填空 A traveller was in a large desert, planning to walk across it in one month. Twenty more days passed. The journey had been going on __16__ . “Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert,” he thought gladly. But the desert was never friendly __17__ travellers. In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm. He hurriedly __18__ his head with the clothes, prostrate (趴着的) on the sand. After about ten minutes, the sandstorm __19__ . He shook the clothes and stood up. At that moment, he found himself in a hopeless situation—the backpack with food and water was swept away by the __20__ . As we know, it seems __21__ to leave the desert without food or water. __22__ , he had a pear left. He held it in his hands tightly. “Not too bad, at least I have a pear. I __23__ I can walk out of the desert.” Days and nights went by quickly, but the desert still looked endless. Besides, hunger, thirst and fear of __24__ were always around him like ghosts. __25__ , each time he was close to losing hope, he made himself stare (盯着) at the pear that he had been __26__ . “Not too bad, at least I have a pear.” A small pear became the __27__ for his survival (生存). Three days later, __28__ he saw a village not far away, he laughed with excitement. He felt completely relaxed — the “pear” brought him back to __29__ . To keep hope is the best weapon (武器) for victory. So never tell yourself __30__ is left because only if you try to search, can you always find a “pear” to pull you out of trouble. 16. A. well B. badly C. terribly D. heavily 17. A. at B. on C. to D. by 18. A. played B. beat C. filled D. covered 19. A. began B. stopped C. hid D. continued 20. A. snow B. desert C. sandstorm D. smoke 21. A. right B. impossible C. safe D. important 22. A. Carefully B. Easily C. Sadly D. Luckily 23. A. believe B. wonder C. remember D. advise 24. A. death B. pain C. illness D. sand 25. A. Also B. And C. Or D. However 26. A. smelling B. eating C. keeping D. imagining 27. A. hope B. rule C. question D. plan 28. A. except B. even if C. so that D. once 29. A. danger B. step C. life D. mind 30. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything 【答案】ACDBC BDAAD CADCB 【解析】 16. 副词辨析。A. well好；B. badly糟糕地；C. terribly糟糕地；D. heavily猛烈地。根据““Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert,” he thought gladly.（‘很快我就能走出这片沙漠了。’他高兴地想。）”可推断，他的沙漠之行很顺利。句意：二十多天过去了，沙漠之行一直进展很顺利。故选A。 17. 介词辨析。A. at在；B. on在……上面；C. to到；D. by通过。固定词组be friendly to sb.对某人友好。句意：但是沙漠对旅行者从来不友好。故选C。 18. 动词辨析。A. played玩；B. beat打；C. filled填充；D. covered遮住。根据“In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm.（不一会儿，来了一场强烈的沙尘暴。）”可知，他用他的衣服遮住头部。句意：他连忙用衣服遮住头部，趴倒在沙子上。故选D。 19. 动词辨析。A. began开始；B. stopped停止；C. hid隐藏；D. continued继续。根据“He shook the clothes and stood up.（他抖动衣服站了起来。）”可知，沙尘暴停止了。句意：大约十分钟后，沙尘暴停止了。故选B。 20. 名词辨析。A. snow雪；B. desert沙漠；C. sandstorm沙尘暴；D. smoke烟。根据上文“In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm.（不一会儿，来了一场强烈的沙尘暴。）”可知，他的东西都被沙尘暴刮走了。句意：装着食物和水的背包被沙尘暴刮走了。故选C。 21. 形容词辨析。A. right正确的；B. impossible不可能的；C. safe安全的。D. important重要的。根据常识可知，没有食物和水离开沙漠是不可能的。句意：我们都知道，离开沙漠没有食物和水似乎是不可能的。故选B。 22. 副词辨析。A. Carefully仔细地；B. Easily容易地；C. Sadly难过地；D. Luckily幸运地。根据“he had a pear left（他还剩下一个梨）”可知，这是很幸运的。句意：幸运的是，他还有一个梨。故选D。 23. 动词辨析。A. believe相信；B. wonder想知道；C. remember记得；D. advise建议。根据“Not too bad, at least I have a pear.（还不太糟糕，至少我有一个梨。）”可知，他很乐观。句意：我相信我能走出沙漠。故选A。 24. 名词辨析。A. death死亡；B. pain疼痛；C. illness疾病；D. sand沙子。根据上文“Days and nights went by quickly, but the desert still looked endless.（白天和黑夜过得很快，但沙漠看起来还是没有尽头。）”以及“hunger, thirst”可知，他面临着死亡的恐惧。句意：此外，饥饿、口渴和对死亡的恐惧总是像幽灵一样围绕着他。故选A。 25. 连词辨析。A. Also也；B. And和；C. Or或者；D. However然而。根据后句“each time he was close to losing hope, he made himself to stare at the pear that he had been __26__ .（每当他快要失去希望的时候，他就强迫自己盯着一直保存着的梨看。）”可知，这里表示转折关系。句意：然而，每当他快要失去希望的时候，他就强迫自己盯着一直保存着的梨看。故选D。 26. 动词辨析。A. smelling闻；B. eating吃；C. keeping保留；D. imagining想象。根据下文“Not too bad, at least I have a pear.（还不太糟糕，至少我有一个梨。）”可知，句意：句意：然而，每当他快要失去希望的时候，他就强迫自己盯着一直保存着的梨看。故选C。 27. 名词辨析。A. hope希望；B. rule规则；C. question问题；D. plan计划。根据句意结合选项可知，一个小梨成了他生存的希望。句意：一个小梨成了他生存的希望。故选A。 28. 连词辨析。A. except除……外；B. even if即使；C. so that为了；D. once一……就……。根据“Three days later, __28__ he saw a village not far away, he laughed with excitement.（三天后，他一看到不远处有个村庄，便兴奋地笑了起来。）”可知，此处表示一……就……。故选D。 29. 名词辨析。A. danger危险；B. step脚步；C. life生活，生命；D. mind想法。bring back to life重获新生，固定搭配。句意：他感到完全放松了——“梨”使他重获新生。故选C。 30. 代词辨析。A. anything任何事情；B. nothing什么也没有；C. something某物；D. everything一切。根据上文“To keep hope is the best weapon (武器) for victory.（拥有希望是胜利的最好武器。）”由此可以推断出，永远不要告诉你“什么都没有”，因为只有你努力去寻找，你总能找到一个“梨”来帮助你摆脱困境。句意：保持希望是胜利的最好武器，所以永远不要告诉你“什么都没有”，因为只有你努力寻找，你总能找到一个“梨”来帮助你摆脱困境。故选B。 三、阅读理解 A Scientists looked for paw prints (爪印) in the bamboo forests. In this way, they knew the number of pandas! “It’s hard to see pandas in nature,” said Colby, a scientist. “They hide in the thick bamboo forests.” That’s why scientists used paw prints to get the number. “We found pandas living in areas we didn’t know,” said Colby. Here are some fun facts of pandas. *It takes a panda more than 10 hours to eat 9kg to 14kg of bamboo every day. *A newborn panda weighs 90-130 grams. That is about the weight of a mouse. *A panda’s front paws have wrist bones. The panda uses them to catch bamboo. The main danger to pandas is that their land is becoming smaller and smaller. Pandas lose their land when people cut down the forests for wood and farming. Now, China has 13 nature reserves. People mustn’t cut down trees there. Scientists want to set up more nature centers to give pandas a better home to live. 1. Scientists knew the number of pandas by ____ in the forests. A. catching pandas B. taking a walk C. using a small camera D. looking for paw prints 2. Which of the following is TRUE? A. A panda uses its front paws to catch bamboo. B. A newborn panda weighs over 200 grams. C. A panda usually sleeps more than 10 hours every day. D. There are fewer and fewer nature reserves in China. 3. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Fewer and fewer trees in China. B. The number of the pandas. C. The big problem the pandas are facing. D. The forests in the nature reserves. 4. In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage? A. Health. B. Animals. C. Culture. D. Sports. 【答案】DACB 【解析】文章主要讲述了科学家如何通过寻找熊猫的足迹来了解熊猫的数量，以及熊猫面临的生存威胁和保护措施。 1. 题干意思：科学家们是通过在森林中 ____ 来确定熊猫数量的。A. 捕获熊猫；B. 步行；C. 使用小型摄像机；D. 寻找脚印。根据第1段“Scientists looked for paw prints (爪印) in the bamboo forests. In this way, they knew the number of pandas!（科学家们在竹林中寻找熊猫的爪印。通过这种方式，他们得以得知熊猫的数量！）”可知，是通过寻找爪印。故选D。 2. 题干意思：以下哪一项是正确的？A. 熊猫用前爪抓取竹子；B. 新生的熊猫体重超过200克；C. 熊猫通常每天睡眠时间超过10小时；D. 中国自然保护区的数量越来越少。根据第6段“*A panda’s front paws have wrist bones. The panda uses them to catch bamboo.（熊猫的前爪上有腕骨。熊猫就是用这些腕骨来抓取竹子的。）”可知，熊猫用前爪抓竹子。故选A。 3. 题干意思：最后一段主要讲了什么内容？A. 中国树木越来越少；B. 熊猫的数量；C. 熊猫所面临的重大问题；D. 自然保护区内的森林。根据最后一段“The main danger to pandas is that their land is becoming smaller and smaller.（大熊猫面临的最大威胁在于它们的栖息地正变得越来越小。）”可知，最后一段主要介绍大熊猫面临的最大问题。故选C。 4. 题干意思：在杂志的哪个部分你大概能读到这篇文章呢？A. 健康；B. 动物；C. 文化；D. 体育运动。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“The main danger to pandas is that their land is becoming smaller and smaller.（大熊猫面临的最大威胁在于它们的栖息地正变得越来越小。）”可知，短文主要介绍了熊猫的生活状况以及面临的问题，所以可在杂志的动物部分读到该文章。故选B。 B Guizhou, a beautiful place in Southwest China, has special mountains and rivers. They are great for fun and exciting outdoor sports. Many people visit Guizhou to explore (探索) nature, and it’s becoming a very popular place for adventure lovers. One exciting place is the Hou’er Sinkhole. It’s a huge deep hole in the ground. Here, visitors can try the Super Swing (秋千), the world’s biggest swing inside a sinkhole. With a drop (垂直距离) of 92 meters, it is a must-try for those looking for exciting activities. Many young people say it feels like flying. They can always make special memories there. With its many rivers, Guizhou is perfect for rafting (漂流). At Luobei River, people can put on a life jacket and a helmet and then go down the river in a raft. It’s a long trip with exciting fast parts. The landscapes are beautiful, with mountains and water all around. It’s a great way to cool down and have fun in summer. Safety is important, so there are many lifeguards (救生员) to help. The fantastic activities in Guizhou show how nature and fun can mix. From swinging in the hole to rafting down the river, every activity creates unforgettable memories. Whether you love exciting activities or quiet nature walks, Guizhou has something special for everyone. Pack your bags and come to explore this summer! 1. What makes Guizhou popular? A. Very old buildings and a long history. B. Delicious food and special restaurants. C. Special views and exciting outdoor sports. D. Cool weather and famous shopping centres. 2. Why is the Super Swing special? A. It is only for players. B. It is a slow and relaxing ride. C. It is the world’s biggest indoor swing. D. It is in a deep hole and has a 92-metre drop. 3. What is important for rafting at Luobei River? ①beautiful rafts ②nice clothes ③life jackets and helmets ④lifeguards A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ③④ 4. What is the writer’s main purpose? A. To teach geography facts. B. To describe different cities in China. C. To encourage people to visit Guizhou. D. To introduce some dangerous activities. 5. How is the article organized? A. Problem→ ways→ Example B. Introduction→Examples→ Ending C. Question→ Answer→ Comparison D. Timeline→Good points→Bad points 【答案】CDDCB 【解析】本文主要介绍了贵州的两个旅游景点，贵州的户外运动，贵州的户外运动是很有趣的，令人兴奋的，贵州是值得参观的。 1. 题干意思：贵州为什么受欢迎？根据第1段“They are great for fun and exciting outdoor sports. Many people visit Guizhou to explore (探索) nature, and it’s becoming a very popular place for adventure lovers.（它们非常适合进行有趣且刺激的户外运动。许多人前往贵州是为了探索大自然，这里正逐渐成为探险爱好者的热门目的地。）”可知，贵州的风景和户外运动很受欢迎。结合选项，A. 古老的建筑和悠久的历史；B. 美味的食物和特别的餐馆；C. 特殊的景点和令人兴奋的户外运动；D. 凉爽的天气和著名的购物中心。可知本题正确答案为C。 2. 题干意思：为什么超级秋千很特别？根据第2段“Here, visitors can try the Super Swing (秋千), the world’s biggest swing inside a sinkhole. With a drop (垂直距离) of 92 meters, it is a must-try for those looking for exciting activities.（在这里，游客可以体验‘超级秋千’——这是位于溶洞内的世界上最大的秋千。其垂直落差达 92 米，对于寻求刺激活动的游客来说，这是不容错过的体验。）”可知，超级秋千很特别的原因是它在一个深坑里，并且下降92米。结合选项，A. 仅供玩家使用；B. 这是一次缓慢且令人放松的旅程；C. 它是世界上最大的室内秋千；D. 它位于一个深洞之中，有 92 米的落差。可知本题正确答案为D。 3. 题干意思：洛北河漂流需要注意哪些事项？根据第3段“With its many rivers, Guizhou is perfect for rafting (漂流). At Luobei River, people can put on a life jacket and a helmet and then go down the river in a raft. It’s a long trip with exciting fast parts. The landscapes are beautiful, with mountains and water all around. It’s a great way to cool down and have fun in summer. Safety is important, so there are many lifeguards (救生员) to help.（贵州拥有众多河流，非常适合进行漂流活动。在洛北河，人们可以穿上救生衣和头盔，然后乘坐橡皮艇顺流而下。这是一段漫长的旅程，其中不乏刺激的湍急部分。这里的风景十分美丽，四周是山峦和水域。在夏天，这是一种很好的消暑和娱乐的方式。安全至关重要，因此有许多救生员提供帮助。）”可知，漂流要穿救生衣和头盔，并且有救生员。结合选项，①漂亮的皮筏；②漂亮的服装；③救生衣和头盔；④救生员。可知本题正确答案为D。 4. 题干意思：作者的主要目的是什么？根据最后一段“Whether you love exciting activities or quiet nature walks, Guizhou has something special for everyone. Pack your bags and come to explore this summer!（无论你喜欢刺激的活动还是安静的自然漫步，贵州都有适合每个人的特别之处。收拾行李，今年夏天来探索吧！）”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们参观贵州。结合选项，A. 教授地理知识；B. 描述中国的不同城市；C. 鼓励人们参观贵州；D. 介绍一些危险的活动。可知本题正确答案为C。 5. 题干意思：这篇文章是如何组织的？根据第1段“（贵州是中国西南部一个美丽的地方，有特殊的山脉和河流。它们非常适合有趣和令人兴奋的户外运动。许多人去贵州探索大自然，贵州正成为探险爱好者的热门之地。）”可知，第1段主要是介绍了贵州；第2-3段主要是介绍了贵州的旅游景点；第4段主要是总结，所以文章是总分总的结构。结合选项，A. 问题→方法→例子；B. 引言→例子→结尾；C. 问题→答案→比较；D. 时间线→优点→缺点。可知本题正确答案为B。 C Then it was time for breakfast. Mary wasn’t hungry but she drank some tea and ate a piece of bread. “Now you can go outside and play,” said Martha. Mary went to the window. She saw gardens and paths and big trees, but everything looked boring and cold. Martha brought her a coat and hat to put on, and a pair of strong boots. “The gardens are that way,” Martha said, pointing to a door in a wall. “There are lots of flowers in summer, but there’s nothing there now.” Then she added, “One of the gardens is locked. No one goes there.” “Why not?” asked Mary. “Mr. Craven locked the garden after his wife died ten years ago. It was her garden. Then he dug a hole and buried the key.” Mary walked slowly towards the door in the wall and she thought about the locked garden. On the other side of the wall she found the big gardens. There were wide lawns and paths and flower beds. There was a pond with an old fountain (喷泉) in the middle. But it was winter, so the flower beds were bare and there was no water in the fountain. —Adapted from The Secret Garden 1. What season was it when Mary visited the gardens? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter. 2. How did Mary feel when she heard of the locked garden? A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Curious. D. Tired. 3. Which scene (场景) can show the underlined word “bare”? A. With too much water. B. Without any plants. C. Fall of leaves. D. Covered with flowers. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Mary’s breakfast time. B. Martha’s work in the house. C. Mary finds a locked garden. D. Mr Craven’s life story. 【答案】DCBC 【解析】本文主要讲述了Mary（玛丽）吃早餐后，在Martha（玛莎）的引导下外出游玩的经历。她看到花园时觉得枯燥寒冷，玛莎提到一个上锁的花园，玛丽对此感到好奇，随后走向花园，看到了冬日里光秃秃的花床和没有水的喷泉。 1. 题干意思：玛丽参观花园的时候是哪个季节？A. 春天；B. 夏天；C. 秋天；D. 冬天。根据第9段“But it was winter, so the flower beds were bare and there was no water in the fountain.（但这是冬天，所以花坛是光秃秃的，喷泉里也没有水。）”可知，玛丽参观花园的时候是冬天，故答案为D。 2. 题干意思：当玛丽听说锁着的花园时，她有什么感觉？A. 快乐的；B. 悲伤的；C. 好奇的；D. 疲倦的。根据第5段“Then she added, “One of the gardens is locked. No one goes there.”（然后她又说道：‘其中有一个花园是锁着的。没人会去那里。’）”和第6段“Why not?” asked Mary.（‘为什么不能去呢？’玛丽问道。）”可知，当玛丽听说锁着的花园时，她感觉是好奇的，故答案为C。 3. 题干意思：哪个场景能够体现出划线单词“bare”的意思？A. 水分过多的场景；B. 没有任何植物的场景；C. 叶子飘落的场景；D. 覆盖着花朵的场景。根据最后一段“On the other side of the wall she found the big gardens. There were wide lawns and paths and flower beds. There was a pond with an old fountain (喷泉) in the middle. But it was winter, so the flower beds were bare and there was no water in the fountain.（在墙的另一边，她看到了大片的花园。那里有宽阔的草坪、小径和花坛。中间有一个池塘，池塘中央有一个古老的喷泉。但这是冬天，所以花坛里一片荒芜，喷泉里也没有水了。）”可知，这里表示冬天花坛里没有植物，故答案为B。 4. 题干意思：这篇文章的主旨是什么？A. 玛丽的早餐时间；B. 玛莎在房子里工作；C. 玛丽发现了一个锁着的花园；D. 克雷文先生的生活故事。根据倒数第2段“Mary walked slowly towards the door in the wall and she thought about the locked garden.（玛丽慢慢地走向墙上的门，她想起了锁着的花园。）”和最后一段“On the other side of the wall she found the big gardens.（在墙的另一边，她发现了大花园。）”可知，这篇文章主要讲述了玛丽发现了一个锁着的花园，故答案为C。 D There was a knock at the door. It was a delivery man (快递员), “Sign here, please,” he said. I signed. Then he handed me…an elephant. I had never ordered an elephant. It couldn’t be a prize from a contest, because I never entered those. But the package had my name on it, and everything was paid for. “I don’t want it,” I said. But the delivery man was firm: I had signed, so the elephant was mine, That’s how my life with the elephant began. At first, I kept him in my apartment, but he was too big for the stairs and the lift. He took up the whole dining room! Then I tried putting him in the building’s garage, but the other people who lived there complained. Everyone had only one parking space, so I left my car outside and kept the elephant in the garage. I didn’t have enough money to buy gas for my car and also feed the elephant — he ate fifty pounds of food a day! So I started riding the elephant to work instead. He was friendly and turned out to be faster and more comfortable than the bus. In the beginning, I felt embarrassed when people pointed and laughed. “Look at that crazy man with the elephant,” they said. And the traffic police gave me such dirty looks. I would leave the elephant in the office parking lot, then pick him up at the end of the day. He always waited for me patiently. But soon, things changed. Everyone who had a cat or a dog started to envy (嫉妒) me. Newspapers wrote about us and even printed our picture. People invited me to parties and asked me to bring the elephant. He was always a hit! My boss borrowed the elephant one weekend, and soon I got a better job at work. A builder asked if my elephant could help with some construction. Children in the neighborhood came to play with him, and I started giving rides around the city. We became very popular. That was the best time of my life. But one day, two men came to my door with some papers. They said the elephant had been sent to me by mistake — a shipping error (错误) — and I had to give him back. My only comfort was that he was going to a circus (马戏团), where he’d have more fun. Still, when we said goodbye, I cried. I often think of my friend, the elephant, and the time I spent with him was unforgettable. I pity anyone who has never had such an unusual, crazy experience. Take my advice: if you have enough money, buy an elephant. You’ll have a wonderful time. I have no money. I can only hope for another shipping error. 1. According to the passage, why did the writer’s life become different after receiving the elephant? A. Because the elephant helped him save a lot of money on shipping. B. Because the elephant made him popular and improved his social life. C. Because the elephant felt uncomfortable after he was going to a circus. D. Because the elephant became famous and attracted the police’s attention. 2. What does the underlined word “hit” mean? A. A loud noise in the party. B. A dirty look from the police. C. A big success in the city. D. A heavy strike on the writer. 3. What does the writer really mean by saying, “if you have enough money, buy an elephant…”? A. He really thinks that everyone tries to buy an elephant. B. He is joking but means that special experiences are priceless. C. He hopes not to make mistakes again and offers serious advice. D. He wants people to know that elephants are better than cats or dogs. 4. What is the correct order of the following events according to the passage? ①Ride the elephant to work. ②Lend the elephant to the boss. ③Receive the elephant by mistake. ④Give the elephant back to the circus. ⑤Pick the elephant up in the parking lot. A. ①⑤②③④ B. ①⑤③②④ C. ③①⑤②④ D. ③①④⑤② 【答案】BCBC 【解析】文章讲述了作者因快递错误收到一头大象，起初生活不便，但后来大象帮他提升社交、改善工作，成为难忘的快乐经历，最终大象被归还马戏团。 1. 题干意思：根据这篇文章，作者的生活在收到这头大象后发生了怎样的变化？A. 因为这头大象帮助他节省了大量运输费用；B. 因为这头大象使他变得受欢迎，并改善了他的社交生活；C. 因为这头大象在前往马戏团时感到不适；D. 因为这头大象变得出名了，并引起了警方的注意。根据第6段“But soon, things changed. Everyone who had a cat or a dog started to envy (嫉妒) me. Newspapers wrote about us and even printed our picture. People invited me to parties and asked me to bring the elephant. He was always a hit!（但很快，情况发生了变化。凡是养了猫或狗的人都开始嫉妒我了。报纸上都报道了我们，甚至还刊登了我们的照片。人们邀请我参加聚会，并让我带着那头大象出席。他总是大受欢迎！）”和第7段“My boss borrowed the elephant one weekend, and soon I got a better job at work.（有一次周末，我的老板借走了那头大象。不久之后，我在工作中就得到了一份更好的工作。）”、“We became very popular.（我们变得非常受欢迎了。）”可知，大象使他受欢迎、被邀请参加活动、获得更好工作，对应“improved his social life（改善了他的社交生活）”。故选B。 2. 题干意思：划线单词“hit”的意思是？A. 派对中的巨大声响；B. 警察投来的鄙视目光；C. 城市中的重大成功；D. 对作者的沉重打击。根据第6段“But soon, things changed. Everyone who had a cat or a dog started to envy (嫉妒) me. Newspapers wrote about us and even printed our picture. People invited me to parties and asked me to bring the elephant. He was always a hit!（但很快，情况发生了变化。凡是养了猫或狗的人都开始嫉妒我了。报纸上都报道了我们，甚至还刊登了我们的照片。人们邀请我参加聚会，并让我带着那头大象出席。他总是大受欢迎！）”可知，“hit”在语境中指大象在城市中大受欢迎，即“a big success in the city”。故选C。 3. 题干意思：作者在说“如果你有足够的钱，就买一头大象……”这句话时，到底是什么意思呢？A. 他真的认为每个人都尝试买一头大象；B. 他是在开玩笑，但其实意思是特殊的经历是无价的；C. 他希望不再犯错，并给出了严肃的建议；D. 他想让人们知道大象比猫或狗更好。根据“Take my advice: if you have enough money, buy an elephant. You’ll have a wonderful time. I have no money. I can only hope for another shipping error.（听我的建议吧：如果你有足够的钱，就买一头大象吧。那样你会度过一段非常愉快的时光。我却没有钱。我只能希望再次出现运输错误。）”可知，作者以幽默口吻建议买大象，实指特殊经历珍贵，并非字面意思。故选B。 4. 题干意思：根据这篇文章的内容，以下事件的正确顺序应该是怎样的呢？①骑大象去上班；②把大象借给老板；③误将大象领回家；④把大象归还给马戏团；⑤在停车场把大象接走。综合全文可知，事件顺序为：③收到大象→①骑象上班→⑤在停车场接象→②借给老板→④归还马戏团。故选C。 四、根据所给中文提示，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词 1. Many great people ______________ (带领) us to a better life. We should always remember their contributions. 2. It is a great ______________ (荣誉) for him to be chosen as one of the top students of the year. 3. ______________ (自……以来) he moved to Wuxi, he has been in love with this beautiful city 4. We ______________ (当然) should respect every person who works hard for their dreams. 5. The pianist’s performance in the concert soon became ______________ (举世闻名的) all over the world. 6. Nowadays, many new ______________ (产业) have appeared and promoted economic growth. 7. The ability to think independently is the key to developing students’ ______________ (创造力) in class. 8. The ______________ (开拓性的) spirit of scientists encourages young people to explore the unknown fields bravely. 9. These ______________ (规划者) ideas have played an important role in building the new community. 10. Many people designed ______________ (有教育意义的) programs to help teenagers develop good learning habits. 11. My mother thinks taking the ______________ (地铁) is the best way to go to the city centre. 12. In the past, the buses were always ______________ (拥挤的) during the morning rush hour. 13. The new train station makes our trip to the town nearby much more ______________ (便捷的). 14. In the past, people had few chances to travel by ______________ (高速的) train. 15. The s______________ part of the country is famous for its beautiful beaches. 16. The local government has started to support the ______________ (发展) of our hometown. 【答案】lead；honour；Since；certainly；world-famous；industries；creativity；pioneering；planners’；educational ；underground；crowded；convenient；high-speed；southern；development 五、动词填空 1. The park keeper warned visitors ______________ (not use) plastic bags because they are harmful to wildlife. 2. Once you ______________ (promise) others something, you must try your best to keep it. 3. You should avoid ______________ (press) the red button, or the machine will stop working at once. 4. The firefighters ______________ (put) out the fire when the wind suddenly got stronger. 5. There used ______________ (be) a small park in the city centre 10 years ago. 6. Dad is making a cup of warm milk while mom ______________ (calm) down the crying baby. 7. Sam sometimes ______________ (notice) a little girl ______________ (clear) rubbish in the park. 8. When the doctor arrived, the poor dog ______________ (bleed) badly from its leg. 9. The government ______________ (lead) us to build a more beautiful and eco-friendly city right now. 10. She ______________ (shake) the rain off her umbrella before entering home. 11. When I said I had trouble with my math homework, Simon offered ______________ (help) me with it. 12. A lie ______________ (destroy) trust between friends easily. 13. He ______________ (work) on his physics project last week, but I’m not sure if he’s finished it yet. 14. The strong wind and rain ______________ (beat) the windows heavily at that moment, making us scared. 15. Our city, so far, ______________ (hold) several events to encourage people to take part in green travel. 【答案】not to use；promise；pressing；were putting；to be；is calming；notices，clearing；was bleeding；is leading；shook；to help；destroys；was working；were beating；has held 六、信息还原 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。 Chinese people often say “wufu linmen”, or “The five blessings have come to the house”. __1__________ The “five blessings”, or wufu, come from The Book of Documents. The first blessing is a long life. The second is wealth. The third is health. The fourth is love of virtue (美德). __2__________ Look at this picture. There’re five bats in it. Chinese artists have long used five bats to stand for the five blessings. Why? __3__________ The character fu means blessings, happiness and good luck in Chinese. It appears in all kinds of things such as paper-cuts and posters. __4__________ For example, people put up the fu character on doors and walls during the Spring Festival. Often, people paste (粘贴) it upside down. The Chinese words for “upside-down” and “to arrive” are both pronounced “dao”. __5__________ A. What are the “five blessings”? B. And the last one is a peaceful death. C. The number five represents the “five blessings”. D. Because bianfu, the Chinese name for bats, includes fu. E. This shows Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck. F. We should think about how to introduce Chinese culture to the world. G. So the phrase “fu upside-down” sounds nearly the same as the phrase “good luck arrives”. 【答案】ABDEG 【解析】 1. 细节推理题。根据上文“Chinese people often say “wufu linmen”, or “The five blessings have come to the house”.（中国人常说‘五福临门’，或‘五福到家’。）”可知此句提到了“五福”，A选项“What are the “five blessings”?（什么是‘五福’？）”符合语境，故选A。 2. 细节推理题。根据上文“The fourth is love of virtue (美德).（第四是对美德的热爱。）”可知此句介绍了五福，B选项“And the last one is a peaceful death.（最后一个是平静的死亡。）”符合语境，故选B。 3. 细节推理题。根据上文“Why?（为什么？）”可知此句提出问题，D选项“Because bianfu, the Chinese name for bats, includes fu.（因为蝙蝠的中文名字‘bianfu’中包含了‘fu’。）”符合语境，故选D。 4. 细节推理题。根据下文“For example, people put up the fu character on doors and walls during the Spring Festival.（例如，人们在春节期间在门上和墙上贴上福字。）”可知此句提到了“福”，E选项“This shows Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck.（这表明了中国人民对幸福和好运的祝愿。）”符合语境，故选E。 5. 细节推理题。根据上文“The Chinese words for “upside-down” and “to arrive” are both pronounced “dao”.（汉语中‘颠倒’和‘到达’的发音都是‘dao’。）可知此句提到了“倒”，G选项“So the phrase “fu upside-down” sounds nearly the same as the phrase “good luck arrives”.（所以“福倒”这个短语听起来和“好运来了”几乎是一样的。）”符合语境，故选G。 七、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever seen those tall, pointed mountains that look like something from a fairy tale? Or explored huge caves full of strange shapes? These are part of karst landscapes (喀斯特地貌), __1__________ natural wonder that China is famous for. Karst is a special landform formed over millions of years. When rainwater, which is __2__________ (slight) acidic (酸性的), falls on limestone (a type of rock), it slowly breaks down the rock. This process (过程) creates amazing shapes on the surface and underground. In China, you can find some of __3__________ (wonderful) karst scenery in the world. The Stone Forest (Shilin) in Yunnan is a fantastic example. It looks like a real forest __4__________ (make) of stone! Walking through it, you will be amazed by the countless stones. Local Yi people even have a famous festival there. Another world-famous site is the South China Karst in Guilin and Yangshuo. The landscape there has the feature of green-covered karst hills __5__________ (stand) along the beautiful Li River. It is so beautiful that it appears on the back of the 20-yuan Chinese banknote. Taking a boat trip along the river is __6__________ traveling through a Chinese painting. __7__________ the beautiful surface views, karst areas also hide unbelievable underground worlds, such as the Reed Flute Cave in Guilin. Inside, you can see so many rocks in unusual shapes — some hang down, and others point upwards. All lit up by __8__________ (color) lights, red, blue, pink and so on. These karst landscapes are not just beautiful; they are also valuable for scientific research. However, they face threats (威胁) from too much __9__________ (pollute) and tourism. Protecting these natural wonders is very important so that future generations can also enjoy __10__________ (they) beauty. 【答案】a；slightly；the most wonderful；made；standing；like；Besides；colorful；pollution；their 【解析】本文介绍了喀斯特地貌的形成过程（微酸性雨水对石灰岩的缓慢分解）、中国的著名喀斯特景观（如云南石林、桂林阳朔的华南喀斯特）、地下景观（如芦笛岩的彩色灯光岩石），以及喀斯特地貌的科学价值和面临的威胁（污染与旅游），强调保护其重要性以让后代也能欣赏其美丽。 八、阅读与表达 When you think of a desert, what comes to your mind first? Maybe a huge sea of golden sand, where the wind blows and nothing grows. But guess what? Recently, something amazing has happened in the Taklimakan Desert. It has a new colour-pink-100,000 rose plants are blooming (开花) there, turning the “golden giant” into a beautiful painting. Last November, in Yutian County, Xinjiang, desert workers finished a big job. They planted 100,000 roses along the desert’s edge. These roses are like green scarves around the desert. It’s a new wonder of China’s sand control work. Planting roses shows how much the workers care about the desert. “People usually think of roses as flowers in vases, but our roses are protectors of the sand hills!” said Maiusun Yibulayimu, a villager from Yutian County. He’s right — these roses are beautiful, and their strong roots also hold the sand in place, stopping it from blowing away. For over ten years, people in Qiemo County, another place in Xinjiang that sits along the desert’s edge, have also been working hard. They have built 93,700 mu (about 8,700 football fields) of grass grid (草方格) in the desert. Planting roses along the desert’s edge is not the end. The real goal is to stop the sand from spreading forever. Once it was “sand coming, people leaving. Now it’s green coming, sand leaving” — and soon, people and sand will live together happily. Each generation works to build a “Green Great Wall”. These blooming roses show that with hard work, even the desert can become a place of life. 1. How many roses did workers plant in the Taklimakan Desert? ___________________________________________________________ 2. What do the roses look like around the desert? ___________________________________________________________ 3. Do the roses only make the desert beautiful? ___________________________________________________________ 4. How did people in Qiemo County work to stop the desert from spreading? ___________________________________________________________ 5. What do you think will happen to the desert in the future? ___________________________________________________________ 【答案】1. 100,000. 2. They are like green scarves around the desert. 3. No, they don’t. 4. They have built 93,700 mu of grass grid in the desert. 5. The desert will become a place of life. 【解析】本文主要介绍了新疆人民在沙漠边缘种植玫瑰，建造草方格，来防止沙子吹散，阻止沙漠扩张。 1. 题干意思是：工人们在塔克拉玛干沙漠种植了多少玫瑰？根据第2段“They planted 100,000 roses along the desert’s edge.（他们在沙漠边缘种植了10万株玫瑰。）”，故答案为100,000。 2. 题干意思是：沙漠周围的玫瑰看起来像什么？根据第2段“These roses are like green scarves around the desert.（这些玫瑰就像沙漠周围的绿围巾。）”，故答案为They are like green scarves around the desert. 3. 题干意思是：玫瑰只让沙漠美丽吗？根据第3段“He’s right — these roses are beautiful, and their strong roots also hold the sand in place, stopping it from blowing away.（他是对的——这些玫瑰很漂亮，它们强壮的根系也将沙子固定住，阻止它吹散。）”可知，玫瑰不仅让沙漠美丽，还能固定沙子，防止沙子吹散，故答案为No, they don’t. 4. 题干意思是：且末县的人们是如何努力阻止沙漠扩张的？根据第4段“For over ten years, people in Qiemo County, another place in Xinjiang that sits along the desert’s edge, have also been working hard. They have built 93,700 mu (about 8,700 football fields) of grass grid (草方格) in the desert.（十多年来，新疆另一个位于沙漠边缘的且末县的人们也一直在努力工作。他们在沙漠中建造了93700亩（约8700个足球场）的草栅。）”,故答案为They have built 93,700 mu of grass grid in the desert. 5. 题干意思是：你认为未来沙漠会发生什么？根据最后一段“These blooming roses show that with hard work, even the desert can become a place of life.（这些盛开的玫瑰表明，通过努力，沙漠甚至可以成为生命之地。）”,故答案为The desert will become a place of life. 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年译林8BUnit1 Past and present单元提优练习 一、单项填空 1. Creativity is thinking new things, ____ is doing new things. A. movement B. innovation C. development D. improvement 2. It’s simple and ____ to use the reading pen and repeat out loud by touching the articles in the textbooks. A. convenient B. comfortable C. unpleasant D. unlucky 3. The pioneering spirit, ____ the hard work of Shenzhen’s citizens, has led to the city’s great success. A. as well as B. as well C. together with D. both A and C 4. Look! What a kind dog! It ____ a blind man across the road. A. lead B. leads C. is leading D. will lead 5. It ____ us a long time to wait for the next bus. A. used to spend B. used to take C. used to taking D. is used to spending 6. Our school library provides us with ____ useful information on science and technology. A. a wealth of B. a wealthy of C. a number of D. quite a few 7. The school is active in its drive ____ students to form a good habit of reading. A. to encourage B. encourage C. encouraging D. encouraged 8. This teacher often ____ useful advice to us when we are in trouble. A. provides B. offers C. supports D. suggests 9. My cousin ____ kites on the grass of the garden while his friends were playing football nearby. A. flies B. flew C. was flying D. has flown 10. He drove ____ to get to the airport on time but he finally failed. A. in a low speed B. at a low speed C. at a high speed D. in a high speed 11. ____ you have finished your homework, you can help your parents do some housework. A. Although B. Since C. Unless D. Until 12. When the reporter visited Shenzhen in 2005, the city ____ more cultural facilities like museums and theatres. A. builds B. built C. was building D. has been built 13. We are all ____ about our future because we believe everything will be better. A. expected B. common C. convenient D. hopeful 14. In the ____ few years, we have planted lots of trees in our school. A. passed B. past C. pass D. passes 15. —I think the rise of Shenzhen is simply because of China’s Reform and Opening-up Policy. — ____ The citizens’ hard work and creativity also play an important role. A. You’re completely right. B. That’s not the whole story. C. I can’t agree more. D. That’s all right. 二、完形填空 A traveller was in a large desert, planning to walk across it in one month. Twenty more days passed. The journey had been going on __16__ . “Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert,” he thought gladly. But the desert was never friendly __17__ travellers. In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm. He hurriedly __18__ his head with the clothes, prostrate (趴着的) on the sand. After about ten minutes, the sandstorm __19__ . He shook the clothes and stood up. At that moment, he found himself in a hopeless situation—the backpack with food and water was swept away by the __20__ . As we know, it seems __21__ to leave the desert without food or water. __22__ , he had a pear left. He held it in his hands tightly. “Not too bad, at least I have a pear. I __23__ I can walk out of the desert.” Days and nights went by quickly, but the desert still looked endless. Besides, hunger, thirst and fear of __24__ were always around him like ghosts. __25__ , each time he was close to losing hope, he made himself stare (盯着) at the pear that he had been __26__ . “Not too bad, at least I have a pear.” A small pear became the __27__ for his survival (生存). Three days later, __28__ he saw a village not far away, he laughed with excitement. He felt completely relaxed — the “pear” brought him back to __29__ . To keep hope is the best weapon (武器) for victory. So never tell yourself __30__ is left because only if you try to search, can you always find a “pear” to pull you out of trouble. 16. A. well B. badly C. terribly D. heavily 17. A. at B. on C. to D. by 18. A. played B. beat C. filled D. covered 19. A. began B. stopped C. hid D. continued 20. A. snow B. desert C. sandstorm D. smoke 21. A. right B. impossible C. safe D. important 22. A. Carefully B. Easily C. Sadly D. Luckily 23. A. believe B. wonder C. remember D. advise 24. A. death B. pain C. illness D. sand 25. A. Also B. And C. Or D. However 26. A. smelling B. eating C. keeping D. imagining 27. A. hope B. rule C. question D. plan 28. A. except B. even if C. so that D. once 29. A. danger B. step C. life D. mind 30. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything 三、阅读理解 A Scientists looked for paw prints (爪印) in the bamboo forests. In this way, they knew the number of pandas! “It’s hard to see pandas in nature,” said Colby, a scientist. “They hide in the thick bamboo forests.” That’s why scientists used paw prints to get the number. “We found pandas living in areas we didn’t know,” said Colby. Here are some fun facts of pandas. *It takes a panda more than 10 hours to eat 9kg to 14kg of bamboo every day. *A newborn panda weighs 90-130 grams. That is about the weight of a mouse. *A panda’s front paws have wrist bones. The panda uses them to catch bamboo. The main danger to pandas is that their land is becoming smaller and smaller. Pandas lose their land when people cut down the forests for wood and farming. Now, China has 13 nature reserves. People mustn’t cut down trees there. Scientists want to set up more nature centers to give pandas a better home to live. 1. Scientists knew the number of pandas by ____ in the forests. A. catching pandas B. taking a walk C. using a small camera D. looking for paw prints 2. Which of the following is TRUE? A. A panda uses its front paws to catch bamboo. B. A newborn panda weighs over 200 grams. C. A panda usually sleeps more than 10 hours every day. D. There are fewer and fewer nature reserves in China. 3. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Fewer and fewer trees in China. B. The number of the pandas. C. The big problem the pandas are facing. D. The forests in the nature reserves. 4. In which part of a magazine can you probably read the passage? A. Health. B. Animals. C. Culture. D. Sports. B Guizhou, a beautiful place in Southwest China, has special mountains and rivers. They are great for fun and exciting outdoor sports. Many people visit Guizhou to explore (探索) nature, and it’s becoming a very popular place for adventure lovers. One exciting place is the Hou’er Sinkhole. It’s a huge deep hole in the ground. Here, visitors can try the Super Swing (秋千), the world’s biggest swing inside a sinkhole. With a drop (垂直距离) of 92 meters, it is a must-try for those looking for exciting activities. Many young people say it feels like flying. They can always make special memories there. With its many rivers, Guizhou is perfect for rafting (漂流). At Luobei River, people can put on a life jacket and a helmet and then go down the river in a raft. It’s a long trip with exciting fast parts. The landscapes are beautiful, with mountains and water all around. It’s a great way to cool down and have fun in summer. Safety is important, so there are many lifeguards (救生员) to help. The fantastic activities in Guizhou show how nature and fun can mix. From swinging in the hole to rafting down the river, every activity creates unforgettable memories. Whether you love exciting activities or quiet nature walks, Guizhou has something special for everyone. Pack your bags and come to explore this summer! 1. What makes Guizhou popular? A. Very old buildings and a long history. B. Delicious food and special restaurants. C. Special views and exciting outdoor sports. D. Cool weather and famous shopping centres. 2. Why is the Super Swing special? A. It is only for players. B. It is a slow and relaxing ride. C. It is the world’s biggest indoor swing. D. It is in a deep hole and has a 92-metre drop. 3. What is important for rafting at Luobei River? ①beautiful rafts ②nice clothes ③life jackets and helmets ④lifeguards A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ③④ 4. What is the writer’s main purpose? A. To teach geography facts. B. To describe different cities in China. C. To encourage people to visit Guizhou. D. To introduce some dangerous activities. 5. How is the article organized? A. Problem→ ways→ Example B. Introduction→Examples→ Ending C. Question→ Answer→ Comparison D. Timeline→Good points→Bad points C Then it was time for breakfast. Mary wasn’t hungry but she drank some tea and ate a piece of bread. “Now you can go outside and play,” said Martha. Mary went to the window. She saw gardens and paths and big trees, but everything looked boring and cold. Martha brought her a coat and hat to put on, and a pair of strong boots. “The gardens are that way,” Martha said, pointing to a door in a wall. “There are lots of flowers in summer, but there’s nothing there now.” Then she added, “One of the gardens is locked. No one goes there.” “Why not?” asked Mary. “Mr. Craven locked the garden after his wife died ten years ago. It was her garden. Then he dug a hole and buried the key.” Mary walked slowly towards the door in the wall and she thought about the locked garden. On the other side of the wall she found the big gardens. There were wide lawns and paths and flower beds. There was a pond with an old fountain (喷泉) in the middle. But it was winter, so the flower beds were bare and there was no water in the fountain. —Adapted from The Secret Garden 1. What season was it when Mary visited the gardens? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter. 2. How did Mary feel when she heard of the locked garden? A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Curious. D. Tired. 3. Which scene (场景) can show the underlined word “bare”? A. With too much water. B. Without any plants. C. Fall of leaves. D. Covered with flowers. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Mary’s breakfast time. B. Martha’s work in the house. C. Mary finds a locked garden. D. Mr Craven’s life story. D There was a knock at the door. It was a delivery man (快递员), “Sign here, please,” he said. I signed. Then he handed me…an elephant. I had never ordered an elephant. It couldn’t be a prize from a contest, because I never entered those. But the package had my name on it, and everything was paid for. “I don’t want it,” I said. But the delivery man was firm: I had signed, so the elephant was mine, That’s how my life with the elephant began. At first, I kept him in my apartment, but he was too big for the stairs and the lift. He took up the whole dining room! Then I tried putting him in the building’s garage, but the other people who lived there complained. Everyone had only one parking space, so I left my car outside and kept the elephant in the garage. I didn’t have enough money to buy gas for my car and also feed the elephant — he ate fifty pounds of food a day! So I started riding the elephant to work instead. He was friendly and turned out to be faster and more comfortable than the bus. In the beginning, I felt embarrassed when people pointed and laughed. “Look at that crazy man with the elephant,” they said. And the traffic police gave me such dirty looks. I would leave the elephant in the office parking lot, then pick him up at the end of the day. He always waited for me patiently. But soon, things changed. Everyone who had a cat or a dog started to envy (嫉妒) me. Newspapers wrote about us and even printed our picture. People invited me to parties and asked me to bring the elephant. He was always a hit! My boss borrowed the elephant one weekend, and soon I got a better job at work. A builder asked if my elephant could help with some construction. Children in the neighborhood came to play with him, and I started giving rides around the city. We became very popular. That was the best time of my life. But one day, two men came to my door with some papers. They said the elephant had been sent to me by mistake — a shipping error (错误) — and I had to give him back. My only comfort was that he was going to a circus (马戏团), where he’d have more fun. Still, when we said goodbye, I cried. I often think of my friend, the elephant, and the time I spent with him was unforgettable. I pity anyone who has never had such an unusual, crazy experience. Take my advice: if you have enough money, buy an elephant. You’ll have a wonderful time. I have no money. I can only hope for another shipping error. 1. According to the passage, why did the writer’s life become different after receiving the elephant? A. Because the elephant helped him save a lot of money on shipping. B. Because the elephant made him popular and improved his social life. C. Because the elephant felt uncomfortable after he was going to a circus. D. Because the elephant became famous and attracted the police’s attention. 2. What does the underlined word “hit” mean? A. A loud noise in the party. B. A dirty look from the police. C. A big success in the city. D. A heavy strike on the writer. 3. What does the writer really mean by saying, “if you have enough money, buy an elephant…”? A. He really thinks that everyone tries to buy an elephant. B. He is joking but means that special experiences are priceless. C. He hopes not to make mistakes again and offers serious advice. D. He wants people to know that elephants are better than cats or dogs. 4. What is the correct order of the following events according to the passage? ①Ride the elephant to work. ②Lend the elephant to the boss. ③Receive the elephant by mistake. ④Give the elephant back to the circus. ⑤Pick the elephant up in the parking lot. A. ①⑤②③④ B. ①⑤③②④ C. ③①⑤②④ D. ③①④⑤② 四、根据所给中文提示，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词 1. Many great people ______________ (带领) us to a better life. We should always remember their contributions. 2. It is a great ______________ (荣誉) for him to be chosen as one of the top students of the year. 3. ______________ (自……以来) he moved to Wuxi, he has been in love with this beautiful city 4. We ______________ (当然) should respect every person who works hard for their dreams. 5. The pianist’s performance in the concert soon became ______________ (举世闻名的) all over the world. 6. Nowadays, many new ______________ (产业) have appeared and promoted economic growth. 7. The ability to think independently is the key to developing students’ ______________ (创造力) in class. 8. The ______________ (开拓性的) spirit of scientists encourages young people to explore the unknown fields bravely. 9. These ______________ (规划者) ideas have played an important role in building the new community. 10. Many people designed ______________ (有教育意义的) programs to help teenagers develop good learning habits. 11. My mother thinks taking the ______________ (地铁) is the best way to go to the city centre. 12. In the past, the buses were always ______________ (拥挤的) during the morning rush hour. 13. The new train station makes our trip to the town nearby much more ______________ (便捷的). 14. In the past, people had few chances to travel by ______________ (高速的) train. 15. The s______________ part of the country is famous for its beautiful beaches. 16. The local government has started to support the ______________ (发展) of our hometown. 五、动词填空 1. The park keeper warned visitors ______________ (not use) plastic bags because they are harmful to wildlife. 2. Once you ______________ (promise) others something, you must try your best to keep it. 3. You should avoid ______________ (press) the red button, or the machine will stop working at once. 4. The firefighters ______________ (put) out the fire when the wind suddenly got stronger. 5. There used ______________ (be) a small park in the city centre 10 years ago. 6. Dad is making a cup of warm milk while mom ______________ (calm) down the crying baby. 7. Sam sometimes ______________ (notice) a little girl ______________ (clear) rubbish in the park. 8. When the doctor arrived, the poor dog ______________ (bleed) badly from its leg. 9. The government ______________ (lead) us to build a more beautiful and eco-friendly city right now. 10. She ______________ (shake) the rain off her umbrella before entering home. 11. When I said I had trouble with my math homework, Simon offered ______________ (help) me with it. 12. A lie ______________ (destroy) trust between friends easily. 13. He ______________ (work) on his physics project last week, but I’m not sure if he’s finished it yet. 14. The strong wind and rain ______________ (beat) the windows heavily at that moment, making us scared. 15. Our city, so far, ______________ (hold) several events to encourage people to take part in green travel. 六、信息还原 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。 Chinese people often say “wufu linmen”, or “The five blessings have come to the house”. __1__________ The “five blessings”, or wufu, come from The Book of Documents. The first blessing is a long life. The second is wealth. The third is health. The fourth is love of virtue (美德). __2__________ Look at this picture. There’re five bats in it. Chinese artists have long used five bats to stand for the five blessings. Why? __3__________ The character fu means blessings, happiness and good luck in Chinese. It appears in all kinds of things such as paper-cuts and posters. __4__________ For example, people put up the fu character on doors and walls during the Spring Festival. Often, people paste (粘贴) it upside down. The Chinese words for “upside-down” and “to arrive” are both pronounced “dao”. __5__________ A. What are the “five blessings”? B. And the last one is a peaceful death. C. The number five represents the “five blessings”. D. Because bianfu, the Chinese name for bats, includes fu. E. This shows Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck. F. We should think about how to introduce Chinese culture to the world. G. So the phrase “fu upside-down” sounds nearly the same as the phrase “good luck arrives”. 七、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever seen those tall, pointed mountains that look like something from a fairy tale? Or explored huge caves full of strange shapes? These are part of karst landscapes (喀斯特地貌), __1__________ natural wonder that China is famous for. Karst is a special landform formed over millions of years. When rainwater, which is __2__________ (slight) acidic (酸性的), falls on limestone (a type of rock), it slowly breaks down the rock. This process (过程) creates amazing shapes on the surface and underground. In China, you can find some of __3__________ (wonderful) karst scenery in the world. The Stone Forest (Shilin) in Yunnan is a fantastic example. It looks like a real forest __4__________ (make) of stone! Walking through it, you will be amazed by the countless stones. Local Yi people even have a famous festival there. Another world-famous site is the South China Karst in Guilin and Yangshuo. The landscape there has the feature of green-covered karst hills __5__________ (stand) along the beautiful Li River. It is so beautiful that it appears on the back of the 20-yuan Chinese banknote. Taking a boat trip along the river is __6__________ traveling through a Chinese painting. __7__________ the beautiful surface views, karst areas also hide unbelievable underground worlds, such as the Reed Flute Cave in Guilin. Inside, you can see so many rocks in unusual shapes — some hang down, and others point upwards. All lit up by __8__________ (color) lights, red, blue, pink and so on. These karst landscapes are not just beautiful; they are also valuable for scientific research. However, they face threats (威胁) from too much __9__________ (pollute) and tourism. Protecting these natural wonders is very important so that future generations can also enjoy __10__________ (they) beauty. 八、阅读与表达 When you think of a desert, what comes to your mind first? Maybe a huge sea of golden sand, where the wind blows and nothing grows. But guess what? Recently, something amazing has happened in the Taklimakan Desert. It has a new colour-pink-100,000 rose plants are blooming (开花) there, turning the “golden giant” into a beautiful painting. Last November, in Yutian County, Xinjiang, desert workers finished a big job. They planted 100,000 roses along the desert’s edge. These roses are like green scarves around the desert. It’s a new wonder of China’s sand control work. Planting roses shows how much the workers care about the desert. “People usually think of roses as flowers in vases, but our roses are protectors of the sand hills!” said Maiusun Yibulayimu, a villager from Yutian County. He’s right — these roses are beautiful, and their strong roots also hold the sand in place, stopping it from blowing away. For over ten years, people in Qiemo County, another place in Xinjiang that sits along the desert’s edge, have also been working hard. They have built 93,700 mu (about 8,700 football fields) of grass grid (草方格) in the desert. Planting roses along the desert’s edge is not the end. The real goal is to stop the sand from spreading forever. Once it was “sand coming, people leaving. Now it’s green coming, sand leaving” — and soon, people and sand will live together happily. Each generation works to build a “Green Great Wall”. These blooming roses show that with hard work, even the desert can become a place of life. 1. How many roses did workers plant in the Taklimakan Desert? ___________________________________________________________ 2. What do the roses look like around the desert? ___________________________________________________________ 3. Do the roses only make the desert beautiful? ___________________________________________________________ 4. How did people in Qiemo County work to stop the desert from spreading? ___________________________________________________________ 5. What do you think will happen to the desert in the future? ___________________________________________________________ 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $