Unit 4 Then and now 单元提升练习卷 2026-2027学年沪教版五四学制八年级上学期英语（上海专用）

**基本信息** 沪教版五四学制八年级上学期英语“Then and now”单元提升练习卷，通过生活变迁情境整合语法、阅读与写作，适配单元复习，提升语言运用与文化理解能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |语法选择填空|10分|时态（used to）、冠词、连词|以祖母童年故事为情境，考查语法在真实语境中的运用| |五选四|8分|词汇（memory, progress, modern等）|通过祖孙对话对比过去与现在，强化主题词汇辨析| |阅读理解|46分|信息匹配、细节理解、主旨归纳|含内蒙古借马故事等文本，渗透信任与 kindness 等价值观，提升思维品质| |作文|10分|书信格式、对比描述|要求给美国笔友写家乡变迁，融合语言能力与跨文化意识|

Unit 4 Then and now 单元提升练习卷-2026-2027学年沪教版五四学制八年级上学期英语(上海专用) (总分:100分 考试时间:90分钟) Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary (第二部分 语法与词汇 共36分) II. Grammar and Vocabulary (语法选择填空 共10分) 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 When my grandmother was young, life was completely different. She grew up in a small village in the countryside _1_ the 1960s. At that time, there were no highways or modern transportation. People _2_ walk or ride bicycles to go to nearby towns. There was no running water inside most houses, so families had to carry water from wells. Taking _3_ bath was not an everyday activity because it required so much effort. Nowadays, _4_ has changed dramatically. With the development of technology, most families have modern bathrooms with showers and bathtubs. The living conditions _5_ greatly over the past few decades. People can travel easily on wide highways, and many families own cars. _6_ the progress is remarkable, my grandmother still sometimes misses the old days. She says people used to _7_ more time with each other, sitting outside and chatting under the stars. What do you think of these changes? Some people believe that modern life is much more convenient. _8_ worry that we have lost something important along the way, such as the close connection between neighbors. It seems like only yesterday that my grandmother told me her childhood stories. She said, "Although we didn't have much, we _9_ always find joy in simple things." Her words remind me to appreciate both the past and the present. No matter which era we live in, our memories and experiences _10_ belong to us forever. 1. A. in B. on C. at 2. A. used to B. were used to C. use to 3. A. a B. an C. the 4. A. nothing B. everything C. anything 5. A. improve B. have improved C. are improving 6. A. Although B. Because C. Unless 7. A. spend B. spending C. to spend 8. A. other B. the other C. others 9. A. must B. could C. should 10. A. will be kept B. will keep C. are keeping III. Five out of Four (五选四 共8分) A. 从下面方框内所给的五个词中选出四个,填入短文中的空格处,使短文意思通顺正确。每个词只能用一次。 memory rarely modern progress truck My grandfather often shares his childhood stories with me. He says that in his village, people _1_ saw cars or trucks on the roads. The most common vehicle was the bicycle. Today, however, everything looks so _2_ with tall buildings and wide highways everywhere. He feels amazed by the great _3_ that China has made in just one generation. Although he sometimes feels confused by the fast-changing world, he keeps every precious _4_ of the old days deep in his heart. He believes that knowing where we came from helps us appreciate where we are now. B. 从下面方框内所给的五个词中选出四个,填入短文中的空格处,使短文意思通顺正确。每个词只能用一次。 ordinary education development dramatically belong In the past, most Chinese families led an _1_ life with very simple living conditions. Children seldom had the chance to receive higher _2_ because schools were few and far away. However, with the rapid _3_ of the economy, things have changed greatly. Today, almost every child can go to school, and the quality of teaching has improved _4_ compared to decades ago. These changes remind us that progress belongs to those who work hard and never give up. IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子 共8分) 阅读下面短文,根据上下文,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空,使短文意思完整。 Thomas Edison is remembered as one of the greatest inventors in history. However, his early life was not easy. Young Thomas was a _1_ (curiosity) child who asked endless questions. His teachers found him difficult to teach, and he only received a few months of _2_ (educate) at school. Instead, his mother, a former teacher, decided to teach him at home. Edison's mother believed in him _3_ (deep). She encouraged him to read widely and experiment with _4_ (he) own ideas. By the age of twelve, Edison was working on the railroad, selling newspapers and snacks to passengers. He also set up a small chemistry lab inside the luggage car. One day, an accident happened and his lab caught fire. The conductor punished him _5_ (severe) by hitting him on the ear, which caused permanent hearing loss in that ear. Although Edison became deaf in one ear, he never gave up his _6_ (invent) work. He once said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." This positive attitude led to many great _7_ (achieve), including the invention of the electric light bulb. He held more than 1,000 patents in his name, which was a _8_ (wonder) record for any inventor at that time. His story teaches us that true success comes from hard work and persistence, not from good luck. V. Complete the dialogue (按要求填写句子,补全对话 共10分) Situation: A radio host is interviewing Mr. Chen, an 80-year-old man, about his memories of life in the past. Host: Good morning, Mr. Chen. Welcome to our programme "Then and Now." You grew up in a small village in southern China, right? Mr. Chen: Yes, that's right. I was born and raised there. Host: _1_ (对疑问句做出回答) when you were a child? Mr. Chen: Yes, we did. But it was quite different from today. We used to play with simple handmade toys like wooden tops and paper kites. Host: _2_ (写出恰当的一般疑问句) to school when you were young? Mr. Chen: Yes, we did. But we had to walk nearly five kilometers every day because there were no school buses. Host: _3_(your, keep, did, why, family, a tape player) (连词成句) ? Mr. Chen: So that we could listen to music and news from the radio. It was our only source of entertainment. Host:_4_ _4_ (就方式方法提问:) people communicate with each other without telephones? Mr. Chen: They used to write letters or just visit each other's homes. People were much closer to their neighbors then. Host: Life was really hard at that time, _5_ (写出反问疑问句)? Mr. Chen: It was hard indeed, but we were happy and content with simple things. Part 3 Reading (第三部分 阅读 共46分) VI. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解 共46分) A. 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) 阅读下面五个人的困惑,从A-E五个建议中为每个人选出最合适的一项。 Problems Advice _1_ My grandparents moved to the city to live with us. They always talk about the "good old days" and compare everything with the past. Sometimes I feel they don't understand modern life. How can I get along better with them? _2_ My family is planning a trip to visit my father's hometown this summer. He always says, "You won't believe how much it has changed." I'm curious but also a little nervous. What should I prepare for this trip? _3_ I'm worried that my generation doesn't know enough about history. My teacher says we should "remember the past to build the future." But history books are so thick and boring. What can I do? _4_ I love listening to my grandfather's stories, but I'm afraid I will forget them when he's no longer with us. He tells me about the 1970s, which seems like another world. How can I keep his memories alive? _5_ I'm writing a school project about "How Our City Has Changed." I need to compare the past and the present, but I don't have any old photos or records. What should I do? A. You could take photos of your daily life and share them. Use a simple camera and take pictures of your meals, your friends, and your school. Over time, this becomes a wonderful historical record. Start today, and in ten years, you'll thank yourself! B. Read books about old and new things. Compare the descriptions in your reading with what you see around you. This will give you interesting topics to discuss, such as how streets looked or what people ate. You could even draw pictures to show the differences. C. Take a small notebook with you. Write down everything that feels different from your city life, such as the food, the language, or the buildings. Also, ask your father to tell you stories about his childhood. When you return, share these stories with your friends. D. Try to find something you both can share. Ask them to teach you a skill from the past, such as cooking a traditional dish or making a toy. In return, teach them how to use a smartphone or a tablet. This way, you learn from each other. E. Visit your local library or museum. They often have archives (档案) with old newspapers, photos, and maps. Also, you could interview elderly people in your neighborhood. They are usually happy to share their memories with young students. B. 阅读理解(共6小题;每小题2分,满分12分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 The Boy Who Borrowed a Horse Sixty years ago, in a small village in Inner Mongolia, there lived a boy named Bayar. His family was extremely poor. They had no horse, which was unusual because most families in the village owned at least one horse for transportation and farming. Every day, Bayar walked seven kilometers to school and another seven kilometers back home. One autumn, the village held its annual horse racing festival. All the children were excited, but Bayar felt sad because he couldn't participate. His classmate Temuge said, "Bayar, you are the fastest runner in our class. I'm sure you would win the race if you had a horse." Bayar replied, "But I don't have one, and my family cannot afford to buy one either." Temuge thought for a moment and said, "My father has two horses. I can ask him if you can borrow one. He always says that a horse should be ridden, not just kept in the yard." To Bayar's surprise, Temuge's father agreed. He said, "Bayar, I know you are a responsible boy. Take my best horse and bring her back safe after the race." On the day of the race, Bayar felt both nervous and grateful. He rode the borrowed horse with great care. Although he had never ridden this horse before, he communicated with her gently, patting her neck and whispering encouragement. The horse seemed to understand him. When the race began, they ran like the wind and won first place. The whole village celebrated Bayar's victory. Temuge's father said to him, "Son, never forget this day. A good horse can run fast, but what really matters is the trust between the rider and the horse. And remember, success belongs to those who are willing to borrow help and give help in return." Bayar never forgot those words. He studied hard, became a veterinarian (兽医), and spent his life helping animals in his hometown. Today, Bayar is over seventy years old. When he tells this story to his grandchildren, he always says, "It seems like only yesterday that I rode that horse. The world has changed dramatically, but some lessons about trust and kindness never change." 1. Why did Bayar feel sad before the horse racing festival? A. Because he didn't like horse racing. B. Because he couldn't afford to buy a horse. C. Because his horse was too old to run. D. Because Temuge refused to help him. 2. What did Temuge's father think about his horses? A. They should be kept in the yard for safety. B. They should be sold to wealthy families. C. They should be ridden and useful to others. D. They were too valuable to be borrowed. 3. How did Bayar treat the borrowed horse during the race? A. He rode it very roughly and quickly. B. He was gentle and communicative with it. C. He was afraid and almost fell off. D. He ignored the horse and focused on winning. 4. The underlined phrase "responsible boy" in Paragraph 3 probably means Bayar was _. A. trustworthy and reliable B. rich and generous C. young and energetic D. talented and creative 5. What did Bayar become when he grew up? A. A horse trainer. B. A veterinarian. C. A school teacher. D. A festival organizer. 6. What is the main message of this story? A. Horse racing is the most important sport in villages. B. Rich people should always help poor people. C. Trust and kindness are values that stand the test of time. D. Modern life is better than life in the past. C. 完形填空(共6小题;每小题2分,满分12分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My father was born in a small village in the 1970s. At that time, most families had no electricity or running water. People used to _1_ water from a well in the center of the village. Taking a bath was a rare _2_, usually only once a week, because it took so much time and effort to heat the water. The living conditions were extremely hard, especially during the long, cold winters. However, my father never complains about those difficult days. He says that although life was _3_, people were closer to each other. Neighbors helped neighbors without expecting anything in return. Children _4_ played with simple handmade toys, such as wooden tops and cloth dolls, but they were always happy. In the past few decades, China has experienced huge _5_. Nowadays, most families in the village have modern houses with bathrooms and televisions. The wide highways connect the village to big cities, making transportation much easier. My father often tells me, "We have made great _6_, but we must never forget where we came from." 1. A. roll B. borrow C. carry D. record 2. A. business B. industry C. condition D. event 3. A. unpleasant B. wide C. modern D. large 4. A. seldom B. extremely C. rarely D. usually 5. A. punishment B. growth C. education D. memory 6. A. progress B. mistakes C. changes D. decisions D. 阅读并回答问题(共6小题;每小题2分,满分12分) 阅读下面短文,然后根据短文内容回答问题。 Last week, while cleaning my grandmother's old house, I found a dusty wooden box inside the wardrobe. When I opened it, I discovered a collection of letters tied with a red ribbon. They were written by my grandmother to her sister in the 1960s, when my grandmother was a young woman. The letters described a very different world. "Dear sister," one letter began, "Today I walked ten kilometers to the nearest town to buy some salt. The road was so muddy that my shoes got completely ruined. I wish we had a truck like the one in the city, but we can only dream of that." Another letter talked about daily life. "We have no electricity at home. We use oil lamps for light, and the smoke makes everything smelly. We take a bath only once a month because heating water is such hard work. How I miss the days when we lived together in the city!" What touched me most was a letter from 1968, which said, "The government has built a primary school in our village! I am so excited. Although I am already 28 years old, I have decided to go to school. Education is the most important thing, even if I am much older than the other students." Today, my grandmother is 86 years old. She lives in a modern apartment with central heating and a wide bathroom. She owns a smartphone and video-calls my family every week. When I showed her the letters, she smiled and said, "It seems like only yesterday that I wrote those words. Sometimes I can't believe how much the world has changed. But you know, although our living conditions have improved dramatically, the most important things — love for family and the desire to learn — remain the same." Task 1: 1. Did the grandmother live in a city or in a village when she wrote those letters? _ Task 2: 2. What did the grandmother have to do to buy salt in the 1960s? _ Task 3: 3. When was the primary school built in the grandmother's village? _ Task 4: 4. Where did the writer find the old letters? _ Task 5: 5. Why did the grandmother decide to go to school at the age of 28? _ Task 6: 6. Do you think life is better today than in the past? Please write down your own understanding. (About 30 words) _ _ _ Part 4 Writing (第四部分 写作 共18分) VII. Translation (中译英 共8分) 根据所给中文,将下列句子翻译成英文。 1. 过去,人们很少有机会接受良好的教育。 _ 2. 尽管生活条件非常艰苦,但我的祖父母总是能找到快乐。 _ 3. 在过去的几十年里,中国的交通方式发生了巨大的变化。 _ 4. 这些老照片让我想起了属于我童年时代的美好回忆。 _ VIII. Writing (作文 共10分) 在"Then and Now"这一单元,我们讨论了时代变迁对人们生活的影响。假设你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom来信说他对中国过去几十年的变化很感兴趣。请你给他写一封回信,介绍你家乡的变化。 内容要求: 1. 简要介绍你家乡在过去的样子(如交通、住房、教育等方面)。 2. 描述今天的变化(如现代建筑、高速公路、生活方式等)。 3. 谈谈你对这些变化的看法和感受。 4. 询问Tom家乡的变化情况。 注意: 1. 邮件的格式需正确。 2. 词数不少于80词。 参考词汇: used to, in the past, living conditions, make progress, dramatically, although, modern, highway _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 答案: II答案: 1-5 AAABB 6-10 AACBA III答案:1. rarely 2. modern 3. progress 4. memory 答案:1. ordinary 2. education 3. development 4. dramatically IV答案: 1. curious (名词 形容词,修饰child) 2. education (动词 名词,抽象名词作宾语) 3. deeply (形容词 副词,修饰动词believed) 4. his (人称代词 形容词性物主代词,修饰ideas) 5. severely (形容词 副词,修饰动词punished) 6. inventing (动词 动名词,作定语修饰work,表示"发明工作") 7. achievements (动词 名词复数,作主语) 8. wonderful (名词 形容词,修饰record) V.参考答案(仅作参考,合理即可): 1. Did you play with toys 2. Did you go 3. Why did your family keep a tape player 4. How,did 5. wasn't it VI 阅读理解 A答案:1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. E B答案:BCBABC C答案:CDADBA D参考答案: 1. She lived in a village. 2. She had to walk ten kilometers to the nearest town to buy salt. 3. The primary school was built in 1968. 4. The writer found the old letters inside a wooden box in the grandmother's old house. 5. Because she believed education was the most important thing, even though she was much older than the other students. 6. (Open answer) Yes, I think life is better today in many ways. We have better living conditions, better education, and easier transportation. However, some things like family love and the spirit of learning are timeless and just as important today as they were in the past. VII参考答案: 1. In the past, people seldom had the chance to receive a good education. 2. Although the living conditions were extremely hard, my grandparents could always find happiness. 3. With the development over the past few decades, transportation in China has changed dramatically. 4. These old photos remind me of the wonderful memories that belong to my childhood. VIII. Writing (作文 共10分) 范文: Dear Tom, Thank you for your letter. I'm glad to hear that you are interested in the changes in China. My hometown, a small city in Jiangsu Province, used to be a quiet place with narrow streets and old houses. People used to ride bicycles or walk to work because there were no cars or highways. In the past, living conditions were quite simple, and many families shared one bathroom. But nowadays, everything has changed dramatically. Modern buildings have taken the place of old houses, and wide highways connect our city to other places. Most families own cars and live in comfortable apartments with modern bathrooms. Education has also improved a lot — my school has a new library and computer rooms. Although I enjoy the convenience of modern life, I still miss the peaceful atmosphere of the old days. What about your hometown? Has it changed a lot? Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $