Unit 7 Space exploration 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年沪教版初中英语八年级下册

**基本信息** 以太空探索为主题，融合语言知识与科技情境，适配初中英语Unit 7单元复习，全面考查语言能力、文化意识、思维品质及学习能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|----|----------|----------| |单项选择|5题|动词短语(force oneself to)、词汇(space suit)、时态(现在完成时)|基础语言知识与太空情境结合，如宇航员日常训练场景| |完形填空|10题|叙事逻辑、词汇运用|通过Tom的太空梦想故事，考查上下文理解与情感体验| |阅读理解|5题|天宫空间站细节、事件排序|选取中国航天科技素材，体现科技前沿，考查信息提取与推理| |词汇运用|10题|astronaut/galaxy等主题词汇，sent into/belongs to短语|强化太空探索核心词汇，注重语境应用| |任务型阅读|5题|太空探索书籍内容、观点提取|融合事实与人文故事，引导思考探索精神| |书面表达|1题|介绍中国太空项目、个人观点|综合语言输出，提升跨文化沟通与表达能力|

Unit 7 Space Exploration 单元测试卷 一、单项选择 ( )1. The astronaut _______ himself to exercise for 2 hours every day to keep fit in space. A. lets B. makes C. forces ( )2. —What do astronauts wear to protect themselves in space? —They wear a special _______. A. space suit B. lock C. hat D. watch ( )3. Since 2003, China _______ several manned spaceships into space. A. sent B. has sent C. was sending ( )4. —Have you finished reading the book about space _______? —Yes, I have. I have _______ finished it this morning. A. just; just B. yet; just C. just; yet D. yet; yet ( )5. I haven't read any news about the new space station _______. A. exactly B. suddenly C. recently 二、完形填空 Tom loved reading stories about space. One day, he 1 a talk about space exploration given by an astronaut. He thought, "I want to be an astronaut and explore the 2 !" Tom ran to his room to find his space model. He was so excited that he didn't see his friend Mike 3 Mike called his name. "Where are you going in such a hurry?" asked Mike. "To make my space model better," Tom replied and ran 4 . "Space exploration sounds cool," said Mike. "I want to join you." So Mike 5 him. Later, they joined a space club. "What's the most interesting thing about space?" asked their teacher. " 6 is more interesting than walking on the moon," they shouted. So they spent every weekend learning about space 7 their teacher. They read books, watched videos and did small experiments. When the 8 was over, they felt tired but happy. They were 9 because they learned a lot about space. On their way home, they 10 the astronaut who gave the talk. "Do you still want to be astronauts?" asked the astronaut. "Yes!" they answered loudly. "Then keep working hard," he said. "Dreams come true with effort." ( )1.A.wrote B.heard C.forgot D.spoke ( )2.A.space B.tree C.city D.wind ( )3.A.although B.because C.until D.if ( )4.A.nearer B.faster C.more quietly D.more slowly ( )5.A.joined B.cheered C.asked D.visited ( )6.A.Everything B.Something C.Nothing D.Anything ( )7.A.from B.with C.against D.between ( )8.A.day B.night C.week D.month ( )9.A.full B.hungry C.tired D.excited ( )10.A.drove B.hurt C.lost D.met 三、阅读理解 China's Tiangong Space Station is a large space lab. It was built in space step by step. In 2021, the first module (舱) was sent into space. Later, other modules joined it. Astronauts live and work there for several months at a time. What do astronauts do in the space station? They do scientific experiments, fix equipment and exercise every day. They also take photos of Earth and teach science lessons to students on Earth. Once, three astronauts stayed in Tiangong for six months. They grew vegetables in space, which was a great experiment. They said life in space was interesting but challenging. They had to learn to eat, sleep and move in zero gravity. Many people are interested in the space station. They watch the astronauts' lessons online and ask questions about space. China's space exploration is not only for science, but also to inspire more young people to love science. ( )1.How does the writer start the text? A. By asking a question. B. By telling a story. C. By introducing a place. D. By listing numbers. ( )2.What do astronauts NOT do in Tiangong Space Station? A. Do scientific experiments. B. Teach students on Earth. C. Travel to other planets. D. Fix equipment. ( )3.Why did astronauts grow vegetables in space? A. Because they were hungry. B. Because it was a scientific experiment. C. Because they liked gardening. D. Because there was nothing else to do. ( )4.Which is the right order of the events? a. Astronauts grew vegetables in space. b. The first module of Tiangong was sent into space. c. Astronauts gave science lessons to students. d. Three astronauts stayed in Tiangong for six months. A. b-d-a-c B. b-c-d-a C. a-d-b-c D. a-b-d-c ( )5.Which of the following is TRUE? A. Tiangong Space Station was built all at once. B. Astronauts don't need to exercise in space. C. China's space exploration inspires young people. D. Astronauts can't take photos of Earth in space. 四、词汇运用 A.根据句意及首字母提示，完成单词。 1. Yang Liwei is the first Chinese a to go into space. 2. The sun is just one of the stars in our g . 3. Don't get l in the forest, or you'll be in danger. 4. Scientists are trying to p that there is life on Mars. 5. Oxygen is a b need for humans to live in space. B.根据汉语意思完成句子。 6. 中国已经向太空发射了很多载人飞船。 China has _____ many manned spaceships _____ space. 7. 我对太空探索的兴趣远胜过对流行音乐的兴趣。 I much _____ space exploration _____ pop music. 8. 2021年初，天宫空间站的第一个舱被送入太空。 _____ ____ ______ 2021, the first module of Tiangong Space Station was sent into space. 9. 月球属于太阳系的一部分。 The Moon _____ _____ the solar system. 10. 宇航员在太空中必须照顾好自己。 Astronauts must _____ ____ ______ themselves in space. 五、任务型阅读 Have you ever dreamed of walking on the moon? A new book called Space Exploration: 50 Years of Human Adventure takes us through the history of space travel. Written by a famous space scientist, the book tells stories of the first manned flight, the moon landing, and the latest space stations. The book lists 50 important events that changed space exploration: Yuri Gagarin's first trip into space, Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon, and the launch of the International Space Station. It also includes stories of astronauts' lives and the challenges they faced. What makes this book special is that it mixes facts with personal stories. It doesn't just tell us what happened; it tells us how people felt when these events took place. For example, it describes how excited Neil Armstrong was when he stepped on the moon. The writer doesn't say that space exploration was easier in the past. Instead, he shows how each new achievement led to more discoveries. As technology improves, we can explore further into space. But every gain comes with challenges. This book is a great read for anyone who loves space. It reminds us that space exploration is not just about science; it's about human curiosity and the courage to explore the unknown. 1. What's the name of the book? _______________________________________. 2. What does the book list? _______________________________________. 3. Does the writer think space exploration was easier in the past? _______________________________________. 4. What does the book remind us of? _______________________________________. 5. What do you think of the book? Why? _______________________________________. 六、书面表达 英国笔友Tom写信问你关于中国的太空探索： Dear Li Hua, I'm really interested in space exploration. I know China has made great progress in this field. Could you tell me something about China's space projects, like Tiangong Space Station? Do you like space exploration? Why or why not? Do you want to be an astronaut in the future? How do you learn about space knowledge in your free time? I hope to hear from you soon. Yours, Tom 要求：1.文章必须包含所提供的主要信息，并适当发挥；2.词数90左右，文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3.文中不能出现真实校名、人名等信息。 Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter. I'm very glad to tell you something about China's space exploration. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua 参考答案 一、单项选择 1-5 CABBC 二、完形填空 1-5 BACBA 6-10 CBCDD 三、阅读理解 1-5 CCBAC 四、词汇运用 A. 1. astronaut 2. galaxy 3. lost 4. prove 5. basic B. 6. sent; into 7. prefer; to 8. At the start of 9. belongs to 10. take care of 五、任务型阅读 1. Space Exploration: 50 Years of Human Adventure. 2. 50 important events that changed space exploration, including stories of astronauts' lives and the challenges they faced. 3. No, he doesn't. 4. Space exploration is not just about science; it's about human curiosity and the courage to explore the unknown. 5. It's wonderful. Because it tells interesting stories and teaches me a lot about space exploration.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 六、书面表达（One possible version） Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter. I'm very glad to tell you something about China's space exploration. China has built its own space station called Tiangong. Astronauts live and do scientific experiments there for months. We also sent rovers to Mars to search for signs of life. I love space exploration because it's amazing to learn about the mysterious universe. I dream of being an astronaut one day. In my free time, I read space books, watch science documentaries and join a school space club to share ideas with other fans. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $