Unit 7 A Good Read. 单元测试卷2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

八年级下册 Unit 7 A Good Read. 单元测试卷

一、完形填空

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。

Books are like windows to the world—they take you to places you’ve never been and let you meet people you’d never know. My love for reading started when I was 10.

One rainy afternoon, I found an old book in my grandpa’s study. Its cover was worn, but the title—The Secret Garden—caught my eye. I 1. ______ (sat / stood / lay / ran) on the sofa and started reading. At first, I 2. ______ (hated / doubted / wondered / feared) if it would be boring. But soon, I got lost in the story of a girl who found magic in a forgotten garden.

When I finished, the rain had stopped. I felt like I’d 3. ______ (visited / missed / built / left) that garden myself. Grandpa saw me smiling and said, “A good book doesn’t just tell a story—it 4. ______ (changes / breaks / hides / saves) how you see things.”

Now, I read every day. Before bed, I put down my phone and pick up a book. It’s my 5. ______ (rule / habit / secret / plan) to explore new worlds without leaving my room. Last week, I read about space travel; tomorrow, I might 6. ______ (discover / invent / create / collect) a mystery in a detective story.

Reading isn’t just a hobby. It’s a 7. ______ (tool / skill / gift / game) that helps me learn new words, understand different lives, and even 8. ______ (solve / forget / avoid / refuse) my own problems. The more I read, the more I realize: there’s no 9. ______ (time / place / limit / end) to what books can teach us.

So, next time you’re looking for something to do, grab a book. You never know where it might 10. ______ (push / lead / throw / carry) you.

(  ) 1. A. sat          B. stood            C. lay                D. ran

(  ) 2. A. hated      B. doubted       C. wondered     D. feared

(  ) 3. A. visited    B. missed        C. built              D. left

(  ) 4. A. changes B. breaks          C. hides            D. saves

(  ) 5. A. rule          B. habit         C. secret           D. plan

(  ) 6. A. discover   B. invent      C. create            D. collect

(  ) 7. A. tool          B. skill          C. gift               D. game

(  ) 8. A. solve       B. forget        C. avoid            D. refuse

(   ) 9. A. time       B. place         C. limit              D. end

(   ) 10. A. push    B. lead           C. throw             D. carry

二、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篇How to Choose a Good Book?

1. Read the first pageThe first page can tell you a lot. Does the writing make you curious? Do you want to know what happens next? If yes, keep reading!
2. Ask for recommendationsFriends, teachers, or librarians often know great books. Tell them what you like—adventures, funny stories, or true facts—and they’ll suggest something perfect.
3. Try different typesDon’t stick to one kind of book. A mystery might surprise you, or a poem could make you see the world differently.
4. Give it timeSome books start slowly but get exciting later. If you’re not sure, read 50 pages before deciding.

Lucas, a 14-year-old, says: “I used to hate reading until my teacher gave me The Hobbit. Now I read every night. It’s like having a new friend!”

(   ) 1. What can the first page of a book tell you?

1. How long the book is.          B. If you’ll be interested.

C. Who the writer is.                 D. Where to buy it.

(   ) 2. Who can recommend good books?

1. Friends and teachers.          B. Actors and singers.

C. Doctors and nurses.             D. Drivers and pilots.

(   ) 3. What does Lucas say about The Hobbit?

1. It’s too long.                         B. It made him love reading.

C. It’s boring.                                 D. It’s for little kids.

(   ) 4. What advice is given about books that start slowly?

1. Put them down at once.                     B. Read 10 pages.

C. Read 50 pages before deciding.         D. Ask a friend to read them first.

B篇Reading in Different Places

Books can go with you anywhere. Here are some great places to read:

In bed: Many people love reading before sleep. It’s quiet, and a good story can help you relax.

In the park: Sit under a tree with a book. The fresh air and birds singing make reading even nicer.

On the bus: Short stories are perfect for bus rides. They’re not too long, so you can finish one before getting off.

In a café: The soft music and smell of coffee create a cozy (舒适的) place to read.