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八年级英语学科Unit7单元巩固
(考试时间:40分钟 试卷满分:90分)
一、语法选择(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
Reading a good book is a wonderful journey. The reader can live in someone else's world for a while. Reading together with others, known as buddy(同伴) reading, will make this journey even 1 . During the journey, the buddies spend time 2 a lot of reading activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of reading, but also deepens(加深) their understanding of the books.
3 it is all right to have students join in buddy reading with same-aged schoolmates,schools usually pair up older students with younger ones. In 2021, Green School started such a program and 4 great success recently.
Both younger and older 5 in this school have learned a lot from this five-year program.For example, when they listened to each other, they learned 6 kind and patient. A student called Jason said that reading to a younger buddy was 7 helpful. He became more confident.
The school also became 8 closer community. The students were always excited when they saw 9 reading partners pass by in the hallway.
Now summer vacation is coming. It's a great time to get into books. 10 not pair up with a friend and read together?
( )1. A. fantastic B. more fantastic C. the most fantastic
( )2. A. in B. on C. across
( )3. A. Though B. If C. Since
( )4. A. achieved B. achieves C. has achieved
( )5. A. reader's B. reader C. readers
( )6. A. to be B. be C. being
( )7. A. real B. really C. more real
( )8. A. the B. / C. a
( )9. A. them B. their C. they
( )10. A. How B. Where C. Why
二、完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
Have you heard of Dog Man? If you' re a comic book fan, you' ve probably read Dog Man yourself. The series(系列), created by Dav Pilkey, has become popular in the world.
I 11 love it. I' ve read all the books twice, because the adventures are fun. My favourite character in the series is not Dog Man, though. Dog Man in Book I is the same as in BookⅡ.I 12 Petey, the cat. In the first Dog Man novel, Petey is 13 . He tries to take over the world according to his thoughts. But the cat 14 better and better as the stories develop. He learns not only to 15 his crimes(罪行) but also to think about how to make the world a better place.
I also like its great topics. Pilkey puts forward (提出) deep and meaningful thoughts through the eyes of Lil’ Petey, Petey’ s child, so that 16 of all ages can understand them.The death of Petey's mother certainly has a great 17 on the cat. Then he is able to understand life more. It's 18 to talk about death with children. However, the writer 19 it through the story in such an interesting way.
Dog Man is fun and meaningful. It's no wonder the series has made a great 20 around the world.
( )11. A. suddenly B. truly C. differently D. physically
( )12. A. prefer B. follow C. recommend D. hate
( )13. A. wise B. common C. bad D. gentle
( )14. A. becomes B. takes C. cares D. blocks
( )15. A. thank for B. ask for C. pay for D. wait for
( )16. A. readers B. officers C. users D. writers
( )17. A. doubt B. training C. effect D. speech
( )18. A. difficult B. easy C. harmful D. comfortable
( )19. A. looks B. knows C. tells D. praises
( )20. A. achievement B. decision C. plan D. wish
三、阅读理解(本大题共10小题,每小题2分,共20分)
A
The book
Life of Pi
The writer
Yann Martel
The
plot(情节)
In order to have a better life, Pi, 16, from India, travels by ship to Canada with his family. On the way, there is a terrible storm and the ship goes down into the ocean. Only Pi and a tiger survive. They spend 227 days in the lifeboat(救生艇)…You need to read the book yourself to find out the ending.
What do the
readers
think of the book?
It's so great that Icouldn't stop reading it!In one chapter(章), Pi sings“Happy Birthday”to his mother on her birthday, even though he thinks she is dead. It's heartbreaking.
——Alex, 15
I find some parts of the book very boring. Also, to be honest, I find the plot really unreasonable(不合理的). I think the tiger would have eaten Pi right away.
—Danny, 16
What a fantastic book!I enjoy the story, andI have also learned a lot about tigers. Iwould recommend this book to anyone, old and young, men and women. It's a good read!
—Paula, 18
( )21. Why does Pi take a ship to Canada?
A. To go on a vacation with his friends. B. To look for a lost tiger.
C. To move there with his family. D. To study at a new school.
( )22. How do Pi and the tiger survive after the storm?
A. They swim to a nearby island. B. They live on a small boat for many months.
C. They quickly find another ship. D. They build a house on the ice.
( )23. Who holds a negative opinion about the story?
A. Danny. B. Paula. C. Alex. D. Pi.
( )24. Which word best describes Alex's feeling when Pi sings for his mother?
A. Happy. B. Embarrassed. C. Surprised. D. Sad.
( )25. Where can you probably find the passage?
A. In a film poster. B. In a news report. C. In a book review. D. In a travel guide.
B
Red Star Over China is a famous book based on the real experiences of an American reporter named Edgar Snow. In 1936, he made a dangerous journey to Northwest China. There he met and lived with the Red Army soldiers(红军战士)for four months. During this time, he saw with his own eyes how the Chinese Communist Party(中国共产党)worked and how theRed Army soldiers lived their daily lives.
The book describes the hard times when Chinese people were fighting against their enemy. Through Snow's words, we learn how the Red Army managed to defeat many difficulties. They walked through the Long March——a journey of over 12, 500 kilometres. They had little food, poor clothes, and not enough weapons(武器), but they never lost hope. Snow's book shows us their strong spirit and deep love for China.
The effect of this book was very big around the world. It helped people in other countries understand the true situation in China. Before this book, many foreigners didn't know about theLong March or the Red Army's work. Snow's honest writing gave important information about the Chinese revolution(革命)to readers everywhere. People in different countries read the book and love it.
▲ It tells us that with strong mind and hard work, people can overcome great challenges. Young readers can learn from the Red Army's stories—when we face difficulties in our lives, we should never give up easily. The book also shows us the truth:people from different cultures can understand each other through honest communication and respect.
( )26. Where did Edgar Snow go to learn about the Red Army's life?
A. To the eastern cities of China. B. To Northwestern China.
C. To American cities. D. To Russian areas.
( )27. 新考法——写作意图题Why does the writer mention the length of the Long March?
A. To show Snow's understanding of the Red Army. B. To show the difficult conditions of the Red Army.
C. To encourage students to learn from the Red Army. D. To explain the reason for taking the Long March.
( )28. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The shining points of Snow's writing. B. The true situation of China.
C. The history of the Chinese revolution. D. The effect of Snow's work.
( )29. Which of the following can we put in“▲”in Paragraph 4?
A. Without doubt, Edgar Snow is a great writer. B. The book is even popular among the young.
C. Even today, this book still teaches us valuable lessons. D. Readers can't miss another Edgar Snow's book.
( )30. What does the underlined word“overcome”in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Get over. B. Clean up. C. Get into. D. Take up.
四、翻译句子(本大题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
31. 你最近读了什么书?
32. 陈洁读过这本书吗?还没,但她已经从图书馆借到它了。
33. 他把重要的信件锁在一个秘密的盒子里。
34. 你听说那个消息了吗?
35. 那个小女孩日复一日地锻炼,并最终站起来了。
五、短文填空(每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项)(本大题共10小题,每小题1.5分, 共15分)
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A reading log is a useful tool to record your reading journey. It helps you remember and understand books better. Making one is easy if you follow these 36. and easy steps.
First, write down the book's title, writer, 37. the type of novel. For example, you can put down whether it is a 38. , science fiction, or romance(恋爱)story. This basic information helps 39. organize your thoughts.
Next, write a short su mmary of the story. You don't need to tell the whole plot—just describe the main events and 40. in a few sentences. This will help you remember the key points later.
Then, give your opinions. Do you 41. the book to be exciting, boring, or meaningful?You can also take 42. any literary words or beautiful sentences.
It is also helpful to record your reading progress day 43. day. Write how many pages you read each time. Recently, many students have already 44. apps(应用程序)for their logs, but a simple notebook works well too.
By keeping a reading log, you will have a 45. understanding of the books than before and improve your reading skills over time.
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六、读写综合(本大题共25分)
A. 回答问题(本题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
My name is Gulliver and when I was a young man, I went travelling. I joined a ship and sailed(航行)to the islands of the South Pacific. Suddenly there was a terrible storm and I fell into the water. Finally, I swam to an island. I was very tired so I fell asleep on the sand.
When I woke up in the morning, I couldn't move. My arms and my legs were tied to(被系在)the ground. Suddenly I saw a very small man about 15 cm tall walking on my leg. Then Isaw lots of small men on my arms and my legs. They saw that I was friendly.
I pointed at my mouth to show I was hungry and they brought me some food. Their food was normal, but it was very very small. I finished my meal and then thousands of men and horses carried me to their city.
When I arrived at the city, I looked around me. The houses were smaller than my feet and Iwas bigger than the trees. The king and the people were kind to me so I stayed on the island. Ilearned that I was in Lilliput and I learned their language. I played with their children and I gave them gifts such as my watch and some coins. These things were huge to little men. Finally, I left the city and travelled again.
—from the book Gulliver’s Travels
46. How did Gulliver get to the island, by swimming or by taking a ship?
47. Why couldn't Gulliver move when he woke up?
48. What carried Gulliver to the city?
49. What did Gulliver do to show he was hungry?
50. How did Gulliver feel about the king and the people in Lilliput?
B. 书面表达(本题共15分)
阅读是探索世界的钥匙。每一本书都能带给我们新的知识与感悟。请以“A Book I’ve Read”为题,结合你读过的一本书,写一篇英语短文,简单介绍这本书的基本信息和内容概要,以及你阅读这本书的感受和收获。
注意:词数80左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出,不计入总词数。
A Book I’ve Read
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