Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals（单元自测卷·武汉专用）英语新教材人教版八年级上册

**基本信息** 八年级上册英语Unit 4“Amazing Plants and Animals”单元自测卷，以动植物主题整合语言知识与真实情境，覆盖词汇、阅读、写作，适配单元复习，提升语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10题/10分|动词（store）、形容词（disappointed）等词汇辨析|结合日常情境考查基础词汇运用| |完形填空|10题/15分|上下文理解、动词短语（look after）|通过宠物训练故事考查逻辑思维| |阅读理解|15题/30分|动植物科普（猴面包树）、社会热点（狗狗俱乐部）|真实科学情境与新闻素材，提升信息获取能力| |书面表达|1题/15分|写作结构、话题表达|以“最喜欢的动植物”为题，融合个人体验与知识输出|

………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals·基础通关 （考试时间：90分钟 总分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．— Look! The ants are busy carrying seeds into their hole one by one. — It’s getting colder. They’re trying to ________ food for the long winter. A．exchange B．store C．offer D．describe 2．—How was the weekend campfire party last night? —It was great! Everyone was ________ and sang and danced happily together. A．lively B．likely C．familiar D．colorful 3．—Did you see Yaming just now? He sat quietly in the classroom alone. —Yeah. He worked hard for the school science competition for weeks and hoped to win first prize. But he lost it, so he looked ________. A．disappointed B．surprised C．unhappy D．worried 4．— Chen Jie, your friends gave you two different ideas for the weekend. What will you do? — I need to ________ which one is better for my plan. A．weigh B．note C．image D．count 5．— Why do you think your holiday was unforgettable? — I fished with my grandpa and learned to make his favorite food. ________, I really want to create more such sweet memories with him in the future. A．By accident B．For this reason C．For example D．In fact 6．—My smart watch can be ________ to my phone, so I can receive calls and messages directly on it without taking out the phone. —That’s so convenient! I also want to buy one. A．communicated B．compared C．connected D．continued 7．—I can’t ____________ my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me. —I know exactly what you mean. A．forget B．compare C．believe D．imagine 8．—Edward seems a little quiet in class. —But ______, he’s funnier than most of us, he told me a super funny joke yesterday! A．for this reason B．in fact C．at this moment D．by accident 9．—Do you have any hobbies ________ reading? —Yes, I also like painting and playing the piano. A．except B．besides C．without D．against 10．—Which clothes store is ________, Miller’s or Blue Moon? —Miller’s, of course. And you can buy clothes ________ there in town. A．the better; the most cheaply B．better; the cheapest C．better; most cheaply D．more good; cheapest 二、完形填空（15分） Timmy and his family got a new dog named Buddy. One day, Buddy broke a pillow (枕头) and left the room in a 11 . Mom was really angry and said, “Why did I 12 to get this dog? He does nothing but cause trouble!” Mom picked up a stick and 13 to punish (惩罚) the dog. “Don’t worry, Mom. Every dog can learn to be good. We just need to train him with 14 orders first, like ‘sit’ or ‘stay’. With patience and love, he will become 15 in a few weeks.” Timmy loved Buddy very much and didn’t want to be too strict. He said softly, “He is a part of our family, so I will 16 him. Also, I’d prefer to give him a 17 and praise him when he follows my orders.” 18 , after two weeks, Buddy still didn’t listen. Mom grew more worried and sighed, “Maybe there is something wrong with him.”    Timmy 19 his head. “I don’t think he has a health problem. He eats well and plays happily. I recently read a 20 online. A pet psychotherapist (心理医生) can help.”     Mom looked at Timmy, 21 . A psychotherapist for a dog? That sounded strange to her. But before she could say anything, Timmy added, “But first, I’ll clean everything up and keep training him.” He planned to 22 a toy to keep Buddy busy when no one was home. Mom nodded, breaking into a smile when she watched Timmy play with Buddy. “You’re right. Maybe Buddy 23 a little more time—and a lot of your love. I shouldn’t have been so quick to be 24 with him.”    Buddy, as if 25 the praise, wagged (摇) his tail happily and kissed Timmy’s hand. Timmy smiled, feeling proud and understood. 11．A．circle B．way C．line D．mess 12．A．stop B．agree C．refuse D．hate 13．A．wanted B．liked C．helped D．learned 14．A．careful B．strict C．simple D．boring 15．A．worse B．better C．bigger D．younger 16．A．think about B．look after C．argue with D．depend on 17．A．hand B．ride C．prize D．card 18．A．First B．Besides C．Finally D．However 19．A．shook B．washed C．raised D．hurt 20．A．task B．photo C．sign D．report 21．A．scared B．worried C．surprised D．disappointed 22．A．buy B．break C．lose D．hit 23．A．takes B．needs C．gives D．spends 24．A．busy B．friendly C．angry D．happy 25．A．understanding B．forgetting C．minding D．expecting 三、阅读理解（30分） A A Miniature Village for a Mouse Family A photographer in England built a small village for a family of mice after finding them running around his garden. Simon Dell first put small logs (原木) around a box and covered it with grass. When more mice showed up, he began making more houses for them. And the mouse family “repaid” him by posing (摆姿势) for lovely pictures. A Members-only Dog Club DOG PPL, the first social (社交的) club for dogs, opened in California. For $80 per month, dogs can run around freely and make friends with other dogs there, while their owners can relax and talk with other pet parents. But all dog members (会员) must be more than four months old and have to pass a social test. ________ Amarildo Silva, a Brazilian artist, has turned old tires (轮胎) into nice, comfortable beds for homeless animals in the streets. He collects old tires, then cuts, washes and paints them. He even puts a soft cushion (软垫子) inside each tire. “By doing this, I hope to bring homeless animals the feeling of home and also do some good to the environment,” Amarildo says. 26．In which section of the newspaper can we read the material? A．BUILDINGS. B．ART. C．SPORTS. D．ANIMALS. 27．After seeing mice running around his garden, Simon ________. A．drove them away at once B．found the village where they lived C．made them a home D．asked them to pose for nice pictures 28．What can we know about DOG PPL? A．It’s the world’s first social club for dog owners. B．Dog members can enjoy themselves and relax there. C．Only four-month-old dogs can join the club. D．Dogs there have to take a social test every day. 29．What would be the best heading for the last piece of news? A．Old Tires, New Homes! B．Care for the Environment C．Homeless Animals’ Soft Cushions D．A Brazilian Artist’s Collection 30．What can we learn from the material? ①The mouse family all loved taking pictures a lot. ②DOG PPL helps take care of dogs while their owners relax nearby. ③Amarildo hopes his action can also make a difference to the environment. ④Amarildo built a home for every homeless animal in the streets. A．①② B．②④ C．②③ D．①③ B Long ago, when the God first planted a tree in the garden, it was full of energy and kept moving. Then the God pulled the tree out and planted it upside down to make sure it stays in one place. What’s the tree? It’s the Baobab tree, also called monkey bread tree, bottle tree or others. The Baobab tree is a strange looking tree that grows in Africa and Australia. Just like its name “Bottle Tree”, it looks like a large bottle. Some grow as tall as a 16-floor building. During the dry season, these trees are standing there without leaves, and look like trunks (树干) sticking up in the air. But when the rainy season comes, leaves appear and then flowers come out. Later, the flowers can turn into fruit. Baobab is called “the tree of life”, because it can live longer than 1,000 years old. In the dry land, the baobab can pull in and hold 1,000 gallons of water. Thirsty people can drink the water stored in the tree. The fruit, monkey bread, is good to eat. Baobab leaves are a kind of medicine. People can use the bark (树皮) to make paper or cloth. When a baobab gets old, its trunk becomes hollow. An old tree can hold many people. The local people often build their houses inside these trunks. It is such a useful tree; some people could hardly live without it. 31．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By showing a story. C．By giving an example. D．By listing numbers. 32．Which of the following pictures is the baobab in the dry season? A． B． C． D． 33．The underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 3 means ________ . A．dirty B．modern C．empty D．full 34．Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A．Baobab has many names. B．Flowers come out in rainy seasons. C．The leaves of baobab are good medicine. D．The oldest baobab is less than 1,000 years old. 35．What’s the best title of the passage? A．God and Baobab B．A Special Tree—Baobab C．Baobab’s Trunk, Leaves and Fruit D．What Does Baobab Like in a Year C Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects in the world. However, what interests the scientists most is not their beautiful looks, but how they sense (感觉) nature. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to find food, lay eggs in good places, and avoid hungry enemies. Butterflies have large compound (复合的) eyes. No matter where the things are, they can see them without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very nearsighted (近视的). They usually notice a sea of flowers than a single plant. Butterflies do not “see” colours such as red, green, and yellow. They are colour-blind. But they can sense sunlight, which tells them where the sun is shining. The light on many flowers guides butterflies to honey. How do butterflies smell? Butterflies have a very well-developed sense of smell, but it is not in their noses, since they don’t have one. Sense organs (器官) are in their feet, and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favourite flower honey food. ★ . Butterflies’ feet have sense organs that can taste the sugar in flower honey. They let the butterflies know if there is something tasty. Some female butterflies taste the plants carefully to find places to lay eggs. They feed their babies using a long tube (管道), and they get all their food from this tube as well. Butterflies don’t have ears. Instead, they “hear” sounds through their wings. Sensory hairs are very helpful and important. For example, the hairs give butterflies information about the wind when they’re flying. And where there is rain, the hairs can also tell butterflies. 36．What interests scientists most about butterflies? A．Their beautiful colors and patterns. B．Their ability to avoid hungry enemies. C．The way they sense the world around them. D．Their unique methods of laying eggs. 37．In paragraph 3, the word “They” refers to ________. A．butterflies B．sense organs C．butterflies’ feet D．flowers 38．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．However, butterflies can also taste with their wings . B．For example, butterflies have a good sense of hearing. C．In fact, butterflies use their wings to smell. D．Besides smelling, butterflies’ feet are also used for tasting. 39．How do butterflies “hear” sounds? A．They have small ears on their heads. B．They use their sense organs in the feet. C．They sense sounds through their wings. D．They use their long feeding tube. 40．Which would be the best theme picture of the passage? A．B．C．D． 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，用方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。） smaller / break down / possible / bigger / helps / except / hold The Important Role of Moss in Ecosystems Moss is a small plant that often grows in wet, cool places. Though it looks simple, it plays an important role in ecosystems. First, moss 41 form soil. It grows on bare rocks or dry land, and its roots 42 rocks slowly. Over time, this creates small amounts of soil, making it 43 for other plants to grow. Second, moss keeps the environment wet. It can 44 much water like a sponge (海绵), which helps keep the soil moist and provides water for small animals and insects. Third, it is food for some small creatures, such as snails. These creatures then become food for 45 animals, keeping the food chain going. In short, moss may be small, but it is very important for keeping ecosystems healthy. 五、短文填空（10分） 根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 Meet Giotto, the one-eyed, skateboarding bulldog! This 46 (live) dog is trying to break two Guinness World Records. One of them is to be the 47 (fast) dog to skate 100 meters. His 48 (own) are an elderly couple. At first, they wanted a calm dog. 49 , then they met Giotto, who is full of energy and always ready 50 (play). “He’s a rocket, and more than we expected,” said the couple. 51 the playful dog first saw people skateboarding, he got very excited. His owners bought a cheap kids’ skateboard 52 him, and he jumped on it in seconds. Later, they made him a skateboard that fit his body. Since then, he has been skating almost every day. Even a recent health problem couldn’t stop him. Giotto had to have one eye removed because of 53 (sick). But he was back on the board in no time. “He skates just like before, maybe even 54 (well),” said his owners. “When he sees less danger, he feels less fear. He can skate for two or three hours without 55 (stop). We think he is the best skating dog in the world!” 六、书面表达（15分） 学校英文报正在征集以“我最喜欢的动植物”为主题的征文。假如你是李欣，请选择一种动物或植物，并根据以下提示问题，写一篇英语短文。 What is its name? Where does it live/grow? What are some interesting facts about it? Something more about your favorite animal/plant. 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息、词数100词左右 (请把标题补全) 。 My Favorite ________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals·基础通关 （考试时间：90分钟 总分：90分） 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.C 11．D 12．B 13．A 14．C 15．B 16．B 17．C 18．D 19．A 20．D 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C 25．A 26．D 27．C 28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 32．A 33．C 34．D 35．B 36．C 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．B 41．helps 42．break down 43．possible 44．hold 45．bigger 46．lively 47．fastest 48．owners 49．However 50．to play 51．When 52．for 53．sickness 54．better 55．stopping My Favorite Plant My favorite plant is bamboo, which combines beauty and strength. It grows in warm and wet places like southern China. Bamboo has straight and hollow stems. It grows surprisingly fast and stays green all year round. Bamboo is also very useful. People use it to make tools and instruments. In Chinese culture, it’s a symbol of goodness. Poets and painters have loved bamboo for years, using it to show their love for nature and noble spirits. I love bamboo not just for its beauty, but for the great meanings it carries. It teaches me to be strong and modest. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals·基础通关 （考试时间：90分钟 总分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．— Look! The ants are busy carrying seeds into their hole one by one. — It’s getting colder. They’re trying to ________ food for the long winter. A．exchange B．store C．offer D．describe 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——看！蚂蚁们正忙着把种子一颗颗搬进洞里。——天气变冷了。它们正试图为漫长的冬天储存食物。 exchange交换；store储存；offer提供；describe描述。根据“The ants are busy carrying seeds into their hole”及“for the long winter”可知，蚂蚁搬种子是为了过冬储备粮食，store符合语境。 2．—How was the weekend campfire party last night? —It was great! Everyone was ________ and sang and danced happily together. A．lively B．likely C．familiar D．colorful 【答案】A 【详解】句意：——昨晚的周末篝火晚会怎么样？——很棒！每个人都充满活力，一起开心地唱歌跳舞。 lively充满活力的；likely可能的；familiar熟悉的；colorful多彩的。根据“It was great!”和“sang and danced happily together”可知，晚会很成功且大家玩得很开心，情绪高涨，推测出大家都是充满活力的。 3．—Did you see Yaming just now? He sat quietly in the classroom alone. —Yeah. He worked hard for the school science competition for weeks and hoped to win first prize. But he lost it, so he looked ________. A．disappointed B．surprised C．unhappy D．worried 【答案】A 【详解】句意：——你刚才看到亚明了吗？他独自安静地坐在教室里。——是的。他为学校科学比赛努力了几周，希望能获得一等奖。但他输了，所以他看起来很失望。 disappointed失望的；surprised惊讶的；unhappy不快乐的；worried担心的。根据“But he lost it”可知，亚明努力付出后未能获奖，内心应是失望的，disappointed符合语境。 4．— Chen Jie, your friends gave you two different ideas for the weekend. What will you do? — I need to ________ which one is better for my plan. A．weigh B．note C．image D．count 【答案】A 【详解】句意：—— 陈洁，你的朋友们给了你两个不同的周末主意。你会怎么做？—— 我需要权衡哪一个更适合我的计划。 weigh权衡；note注意；image形象；count数数。根据“two different ideas”和“which one is better”可知，面对两个不同的主意需要斟酌权衡哪个更好。 5．— Why do you think your holiday was unforgettable? — I fished with my grandpa and learned to make his favorite food. ________, I really want to create more such sweet memories with him in the future. A．By accident B．For this reason C．For example D．In fact 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——你为什么认为你的假期难忘？——我和爷爷一起钓鱼，还学会了做他最喜欢的食物。因此，我真的很想在未来和他创造更多这样甜蜜的回忆。 前文描述了与爷爷共度美好时光的经历，后文表达了想创造更多回忆的愿望，前后构成因果关系。A项表示偶然情况，C项用于举例，D项用于强调事实，均不符合语境逻辑。B项用于引出结果，符合因果逻辑。应填For this reason。 6．—My smart watch can be ________ to my phone, so I can receive calls and messages directly on it without taking out the phone. —That’s so convenient! I also want to buy one. A．communicated B．compared C．connected D．continued 【答案】C 【详解】句意：我的智能手表可以连接到我的手机上，所以我可以在手表上直接接收电话和信息，而不需要拿出手机。 考查动词辨析。communicated交流；compared比较；connected连接；continued继续。根据上下文，智能手表需与手机建立连接才能同步接收信息，强调设备间的关联功能。故选C。 7．—I can’t ____________ my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me. —I know exactly what you mean. A．forget B．compare C．believe D．imagine 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——没有我的宠物，我无法想象我的生活。它们对我很重要。——我完全明白你的意思。 考查动词辨析。forget忘记；compare比较；believe相信；imagine想象。根据“my life without my pets”可知，此处表达无法想象没有宠物的生活，强调宠物的重要性。故选D。 8．—Edward seems a little quiet in class. —But ______, he’s funnier than most of us, he told me a super funny joke yesterday! A．for this reason B．in fact C．at this moment D．by accident 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——爱德华在课堂上似乎有点安静。——但事实上，他比我们大多数人都有趣，他昨天给我讲了一个超级有趣的笑话！ 考查介词短语辨析。for this reason由于这个原因；in fact事实上；at this moment此刻；by accident偶然。根据“he’s funnier than most of us, he told me a super funny joke yesterday”可知，此处是强调实际情况。故选B。 9．—Do you have any hobbies ________ reading? —Yes, I also like painting and playing the piano. A．except B．besides C．without D．against 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——除了阅读，你还有别的爱好吗？——有，我还喜欢画画和弹钢琴。 except除……之外； besides除……之外还有；without没有；against反对。问句是把reading算作爱好，在此基础上询问有没有其他爱好，besides符合语境。except表示除去、不包含，without、against语义不符。 10．—Which clothes store is ________, Miller’s or Blue Moon? —Miller’s, of course. And you can buy clothes ________ there in town. A．the better; the most cheaply B．better; the cheapest C．better; most cheaply D．more good; cheapest 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——哪家服装店更好，米勒还是蓝月？——当然是米勒服装店，并且你可以在那儿买到镇上最便宜的衣服。 考查比较级和最高级。第一句在两者中选择，因此需要用比较级，better意为“更好”，第二句在整个镇上做比较，因此应用最高级，此处还需修饰动词buy“买”，因此需用副词cheaply“便宜地”，最高级为(the) most cheaply，the可以省略。故选C。 二、完形填空（15分） Timmy and his family got a new dog named Buddy. One day, Buddy broke a pillow (枕头) and left the room in a 11 . Mom was really angry and said, “Why did I 12 to get this dog? He does nothing but cause trouble!” Mom picked up a stick and 13 to punish (惩罚) the dog. “Don’t worry, Mom. Every dog can learn to be good. We just need to train him with 14 orders first, like ‘sit’ or ‘stay’. With patience and love, he will become 15 in a few weeks.” Timmy loved Buddy very much and didn’t want to be too strict. He said softly, “He is a part of our family, so I will 16 him. Also, I’d prefer to give him a 17 and praise him when he follows my orders.” 18 , after two weeks, Buddy still didn’t listen. Mom grew more worried and sighed, “Maybe there is something wrong with him.”    Timmy 19 his head. “I don’t think he has a health problem. He eats well and plays happily. I recently read a 20 online. A pet psychotherapist (心理医生) can help.”     Mom looked at Timmy, 21 . A psychotherapist for a dog? That sounded strange to her. But before she could say anything, Timmy added, “But first, I’ll clean everything up and keep training him.” He planned to 22 a toy to keep Buddy busy when no one was home. Mom nodded, breaking into a smile when she watched Timmy play with Buddy. “You’re right. Maybe Buddy 23 a little more time—and a lot of your love. I shouldn’t have been so quick to be 24 with him.”    Buddy, as if 25 the praise, wagged (摇) his tail happily and kissed Timmy’s hand. Timmy smiled, feeling proud and understood. 11．A．circle B．way C．line D．mess 12．A．stop B．agree C．refuse D．hate 13．A．wanted B．liked C．helped D．learned 14．A．careful B．strict C．simple D．boring 15．A．worse B．better C．bigger D．younger 16．A．think about B．look after C．argue with D．depend on 17．A．hand B．ride C．prize D．card 18．A．First B．Besides C．Finally D．However 19．A．shook B．washed C．raised D．hurt 20．A．task B．photo C．sign D．report 21．A．scared B．worried C．surprised D．disappointed 22．A．buy B．break C．lose D．hit 23．A．takes B．needs C．gives D．spends 24．A．busy B．friendly C．angry D．happy 25．A．understanding B．forgetting C．minding D．expecting 【答案】 11．D 12．B 13．A 14．C 15．B 16．B 17．C 18．D 19．A 20．D 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．C 25．A 【导语】本文讲述Timmy家养了新狗Buddy，妈妈起初因狗捣乱生气，后来在Timmy的耐心训练和爱护下转变态度，一家人和谐相处的故事。 11．句意：一天，Buddy弄破了一个枕头，把房间弄得一团糟。 根据“broke a pillow”，可知房间乱了。固定搭配in a mess，符合狗狗弄破枕头后房间混乱的场景。 12．句意：妈妈非常生气地说：“我当初为什么同意养这只狗？他只会惹麻烦！” 根据“Mom was really angry”，可知妈妈后悔同意了。agree to do表示“同意做某事”，符合语境。 13．句意：妈妈拿起一根棍子，想要惩罚这只狗。 根据“picked up a stick”，可知想要惩罚。B喜欢，C帮助，D学习，三个选项不符动作意图。 14．句意：我们只需要先用简单的指令训练他，比如“坐下”或“别动”。 根据“like ‘sit’or ‘stay’”，可知是简单指令，用simple形容最贴切。 15．句意：用耐心和爱，几周后他会变得更好。 训练的目的是让狗狗变得更好，become better符合逻辑。 16．句意：他是我们家的一员，所以我会照顾他。 look after表示“照顾、照料”，体现Timmy对狗狗的爱护。A/C/D不符家庭责任。 17．句意：而且，当他听从我的指令时，我更愿意给他一个奖励并表扬他。 训练狗狗常用奖励机制，prize表示“奖励”。 18．句意：然而，两周后，Buddy仍然不听指令。 前文说训练会变好，这里“Buddy still didn’t listen”出现转折，however表转折。 19．句意：Timmy摇了摇头：“我觉得他没有健康问题。” 根据“I don’t think”，可知表示否定，摇头，用于否定妈妈的担忧。 20．句意：我最近在网上看了一篇报道，宠物心理医生可以帮忙。 read a report表示“阅读一篇报道”，符合获取信息的场景。 21．句意：妈妈惊讶地看着Timmy。 妈妈对“宠物心理医生”这个想法感到意外，根据“sounded strange”，可知很惊讶。 22．句意：他计划买一个玩具，在没人在家时让Buddy有事可做。 buy a toy符合“给狗狗解闷”的目的。 23．句意：也许Buddy需要多一点时间，还有你很多的爱。 need表示“需要”，表达狗狗需要更多时间和爱护。 24．句意：我不该这么快就对他生气。 妈妈反思自己之前的急躁，be angry with表示“对……生气”，与前文“Mom was really angry”呼应。 25．句意：Buddy似乎明白了表扬，开心地摇着尾巴，舔了舔Timmy的手。 根据“wagged his tail happily”，可知他似乎听懂了夸奖，understanding表示“理解、明白”。 三、阅读理解（30分） A A Miniature Village for a Mouse Family A photographer in England built a small village for a family of mice after finding them running around his garden. Simon Dell first put small logs (原木) around a box and covered it with grass. When more mice showed up, he began making more houses for them. And the mouse family “repaid” him by posing (摆姿势) for lovely pictures. A Members-only Dog Club DOG PPL, the first social (社交的) club for dogs, opened in California. For $80 per month, dogs can run around freely and make friends with other dogs there, while their owners can relax and talk with other pet parents. But all dog members (会员) must be more than four months old and have to pass a social test. ________ Amarildo Silva, a Brazilian artist, has turned old tires (轮胎) into nice, comfortable beds for homeless animals in the streets. He collects old tires, then cuts, washes and paints them. He even puts a soft cushion (软垫子) inside each tire. “By doing this, I hope to bring homeless animals the feeling of home and also do some good to the environment,” Amarildo says. 26．In which section of the newspaper can we read the material? A．BUILDINGS. B．ART. C．SPORTS. D．ANIMALS. 27．After seeing mice running around his garden, Simon ________. A．drove them away at once B．found the village where they lived C．made them a home D．asked them to pose for nice pictures 28．What can we know about DOG PPL? A．It’s the world’s first social club for dog owners. B．Dog members can enjoy themselves and relax there. C．Only four-month-old dogs can join the club. D．Dogs there have to take a social test every day. 29．What would be the best heading for the last piece of news? A．Old Tires, New Homes! B．Care for the Environment C．Homeless Animals’ Soft Cushions D．A Brazilian Artist’s Collection 30．What can we learn from the material? ①The mouse family all loved taking pictures a lot. ②DOG PPL helps take care of dogs while their owners relax nearby. ③Amarildo hopes his action can also make a difference to the environment. ④Amarildo built a home for every homeless animal in the streets. A．①② B．②④ C．②③ D．①③ 【答案】26．D 27．C 28．B 29．A 30．C 【导语】本文是三篇关于动物相关的新闻素材，分别讲述了为老鼠建造微型村庄、狗狗专属社交俱乐部，以及用旧轮胎为流浪动物制作床的故事。 26．细节理解题。本文三篇内容均围绕“老鼠、狗狗、流浪动物”展开，因此可在报纸的“动物”板块读到该素材，故选D。 27．细节理解题。根据“A photographer in England built a small village for a family of mice after finding them running around his garden” 可知，Simon看到花园里的老鼠后，为它们建了家，故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据“dogs can run around freely and make friends with other dogs there”可知，狗狗会员能在俱乐部里自在玩耍、放松，故选B。 29．最佳标题题。根据“Amarildo Silva, a Brazilian artist, has turned old tires (轮胎) into nice, comfortable beds for homeless animals in the streets…”可知，此处讲的是用“旧轮胎”制作成流浪动物的“新床（新家）”。故选A。 30．细节理解题。根据“For $80 per month, dogs can run around freely and make friends with other dogs there, while their owners can relax and talk with other pet parents.”可知，与此同时，DOG PPL可帮助照顾狗狗而狗主人可以放松并与其他养宠人士交谈；根据“By doing this, I hope to bring homeless animals the feeling of home and also do some good to the environment”可知，Amarildo希望他的行动也能对环境产生影响，C项符合。故选C。 B Long ago, when the God first planted a tree in the garden, it was full of energy and kept moving. Then the God pulled the tree out and planted it upside down to make sure it stays in one place. What’s the tree? It’s the Baobab tree, also called monkey bread tree, bottle tree or others. The Baobab tree is a strange looking tree that grows in Africa and Australia. Just like its name “Bottle Tree”, it looks like a large bottle. Some grow as tall as a 16-floor building. During the dry season, these trees are standing there without leaves, and look like trunks (树干) sticking up in the air. But when the rainy season comes, leaves appear and then flowers come out. Later, the flowers can turn into fruit. Baobab is called “the tree of life”, because it can live longer than 1,000 years old. In the dry land, the baobab can pull in and hold 1,000 gallons of water. Thirsty people can drink the water stored in the tree. The fruit, monkey bread, is good to eat. Baobab leaves are a kind of medicine. People can use the bark (树皮) to make paper or cloth. When a baobab gets old, its trunk becomes hollow. An old tree can hold many people. The local people often build their houses inside these trunks. It is such a useful tree; some people could hardly live without it. 31．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By showing a story. C．By giving an example. D．By listing numbers. 32．Which of the following pictures is the baobab in the dry season? A． B． C． D． 33．The underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 3 means ________ . A．dirty B．modern C．empty D．full 34．Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A．Baobab has many names. B．Flowers come out in rainy seasons. C．The leaves of baobab are good medicine. D．The oldest baobab is less than 1,000 years old. 35．What’s the best title of the passage? A．God and Baobab B．A Special Tree—Baobab C．Baobab’s Trunk, Leaves and Fruit D．What Does Baobab Like in a Year 【答案】31．B 32．A 33．C 34．D 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一种很有特点的树——猴面包树。 31．细节理解题。根据第一段“Long ago, when the God first planted a tree in the garden…bottle tree or others.”可知，作者是通过讲故事的方式开始这篇文章的，故选B。 32．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Just like its name ‘Bottle Tree’, it looks like a large bottle. Some grow as tall as a 16-floor building. During the dry season, these trees are standing there without leaves, and look like trunks (树干) sticking up in the air.”可知猴面包树长得像一个大瓶子，在旱季，它们没有叶子，看起来好像树干耸立在空中，所以推断选项A为猴面包树，故选A。 33．词句猜测题。根据“An old tree can hold many people. The local people often build their houses inside these trunks.”并结合备选项可猜测应是老树树干会中空，所以本地的人常常把他们的家建在年老的树干里，“hollow”的意思为“中空的”，与“empty”意思相近。故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Baobab is called ‘the tree of life’, because it can live longer than 1,000 years old.”可知猴面包树被称为“生命之树”，因为它们能活1000多年，所以D项错误。故选D。 35．最佳标题题。根据“Long ago, when the God first planted a tree in the garden, it was full of energy and kept moving.”和“It is such a useful tree; some people could hardly live without it.”及全文可知文章介绍了猴面包树，因此最佳标题为“特殊的树——猴面包树”。故选B。 C Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects in the world. However, what interests the scientists most is not their beautiful looks, but how they sense (感觉) nature. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to find food, lay eggs in good places, and avoid hungry enemies. Butterflies have large compound (复合的) eyes. No matter where the things are, they can see them without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very nearsighted (近视的). They usually notice a sea of flowers than a single plant. Butterflies do not “see” colours such as red, green, and yellow. They are colour-blind. But they can sense sunlight, which tells them where the sun is shining. The light on many flowers guides butterflies to honey. How do butterflies smell? Butterflies have a very well-developed sense of smell, but it is not in their noses, since they don’t have one. Sense organs (器官) are in their feet, and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favourite flower honey food. ★ . Butterflies’ feet have sense organs that can taste the sugar in flower honey. They let the butterflies know if there is something tasty. Some female butterflies taste the plants carefully to find places to lay eggs. They feed their babies using a long tube (管道), and they get all their food from this tube as well. Butterflies don’t have ears. Instead, they “hear” sounds through their wings. Sensory hairs are very helpful and important. For example, the hairs give butterflies information about the wind when they’re flying. And where there is rain, the hairs can also tell butterflies. 36．What interests scientists most about butterflies? A．Their beautiful colors and patterns. B．Their ability to avoid hungry enemies. C．The way they sense the world around them. D．Their unique methods of laying eggs. 37．In paragraph 3, the word “They” refers to ________. A．butterflies B．sense organs C．butterflies’ feet D．flowers 38．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．However, butterflies can also taste with their wings . B．For example, butterflies have a good sense of hearing. C．In fact, butterflies use their wings to smell. D．Besides smelling, butterflies’ feet are also used for tasting. 39．How do butterflies “hear” sounds? A．They have small ears on their heads. B．They use their sense organs in the feet. C．They sense sounds through their wings. D．They use their long feeding tube. 40．Which would be the best theme picture of the passage? A．B．C．D． 【答案】36．C 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了蝴蝶如何通过视觉、触觉、听觉、嗅觉和味觉等感官来感知自然，并详细介绍了蝴蝶的复眼、嗅觉器官、味觉器官以及感知声音的方式。 36．细节理解题。根据“They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to find food, lay eggs in good places, and avoid hungry enemies.”可知，科学家最感兴趣的是蝴蝶用各种感官来“感知”周围世界的方式，故选C。 37．词句猜测题。根据“Sense organs (器官) are in their feet, and many other parts of the body.”可知，前一句提到了“感知器官”，“They”指代前一句的“Sense organs”，故选B。 38．推理判断题。根据“Butterflies’ feet have sense organs that can taste the sugar in flower honey.”可知，后一句紧接着介绍蝴蝶的脚有感知器官，可以品尝花蜜中的糖，因此选项D“除了嗅觉，蝴蝶的脚也被用来品尝味道”符合语境。故选D。 39．细节理解题。根据“Butterflies don’t have ears. Instead, they ‘hear’ sounds through their wings.”可知，文章最后部分提到蝴蝶并没有耳朵，而是通过翅膀来“听”声音，故选C。 40．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要围绕蝴蝶如何通过感官与环境(尤其是花丛)进行互动，因此能够体现这一主题的图片应是展示蝴蝶及花丛环境的B图。故选B。 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，用方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。） smaller / break down / possible / bigger / helps / except / hold The Important Role of Moss in Ecosystems Moss is a small plant that often grows in wet, cool places. Though it looks simple, it plays an important role in ecosystems. First, moss 41 form soil. It grows on bare rocks or dry land, and its roots 42 rocks slowly. Over time, this creates small amounts of soil, making it 43 for other plants to grow. Second, moss keeps the environment wet. It can 44 much water like a sponge (海绵), which helps keep the soil moist and provides water for small animals and insects. Third, it is food for some small creatures, such as snails. These creatures then become food for 45 animals, keeping the food chain going. In short, moss may be small, but it is very important for keeping ecosystems healthy. 【答案】41．helps 42．break down 43．possible 44．hold 45．bigger 【导语】本文主要介绍了苔藓在生态系统中的重要作用，包括形成土壤、保持环境湿润、作为食物链组成部分等。 41．句意：首先，苔藓有助于形成土壤。根据“form soil”以及结合备选词可知，helps“帮助”符合语境，且符合主语“moss”是不可数名词，句子是一般现在时的语法规则。故填helps。 42．句意：它生长在裸露的岩石或干地上，它的根会缓慢分解岩石。根据“rocks slowly”以及结合备选词可知，break down“分解”符合语境，且符合主语“its roots”是复数，句子是一般现在时的语法规则。故填break down。 43．句意：随着时间的推移，这会形成少量土壤，让其他植物得以生长。“make it possible for sb./sth. to do sth.”是固定搭配，表“让……做某事成为可能”。故填possible。 44．句意：它可以像海绵一样储存大量水分，这有助于保持土壤湿润，并为小型动物和昆虫提供水分。根据“much water like a sponge”以及结合备选词可知，hold“储存；容纳”符合语境，且“can”后接动词原形。故填hold。 45．句意：这些生物随后会成为更大动物的食物，维持食物链的运转。根据“animals”以及结合备选词可知，此处与前文“small creatures”形成对比，表“更大的动物”，bigger“更大的”符合语境。故填bigger。 五、短文填空（10分） 根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 Meet Giotto, the one-eyed, skateboarding bulldog! This 46 (live) dog is trying to break two Guinness World Records. One of them is to be the 47 (fast) dog to skate 100 meters. His 48 (own) are an elderly couple. At first, they wanted a calm dog. 49 , then they met Giotto, who is full of energy and always ready 50 (play). “He’s a rocket, and more than we expected,” said the couple. 51 the playful dog first saw people skateboarding, he got very excited. His owners bought a cheap kids’ skateboard 52 him, and he jumped on it in seconds. Later, they made him a skateboard that fit his body. Since then, he has been skating almost every day. Even a recent health problem couldn’t stop him. Giotto had to have one eye removed because of 53 (sick). But he was back on the board in no time. “He skates just like before, maybe even 54 (well),” said his owners. “When he sees less danger, he feels less fear. He can skate for two or three hours without 55 (stop). We think he is the best skating dog in the world!” 【答案】 46．lively 47．fastest 48．owners 49．However 50．to play 51．When 52．for 53．sickness 54．better 55．stopping 【导语】本文介绍了独眼斗牛犬Giotto及其主人帮助它挑战滑板世界纪录的故事，展现了这只活力十足的狗狗对滑板的热爱与顽强精神。 46．句意：这只活泼的狗狗正试图打破两项吉尼斯世界纪录。修饰名词“dog”，需用形容词作定语。“live”的形容词形式“lively”意为“活泼的，充满活力的”。 47．句意：其中之一是成为滑板滑行100米最快的狗。定冠词“the”后需接形容词最高级，表示“最快的”。“fast”的最高级为“fastest”。 48．句意：它的主人是一对老夫妇。形容词性物主代词“His”后需接名词。“own”的名词形式“owner”意为“主人”。根据下文“are an elderly couple”可知，此处用复数形式“owners”。 49．句意：然而，后来他们遇到了Giotto，它精力充沛，总是准备好玩耍。前句说他们原本想要一只安静的狗，后句说遇到了Giotto，前后为转折关系，需用转折连词“However”。 50．句意：然而，后来他们遇到了Giotto，它精力充沛，总是准备好玩耍。“be ready to do sth.”是固定搭配，表示“准备好做某事”，需接动词不定式。 51．句意：当这只爱玩的狗第一次看到人们玩滑板时，它变得非常兴奋。“when”引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时”，需用连词“When”，句首首字母大写。 52．句意：它的主人给它买了一块便宜的儿童滑板，它几秒钟就跳了上去。“buy sth. for sb.”是固定搭配，表示“给某人买某物”，需用介词“for”。 53．句意：Giotto因为生病不得不摘除了一只眼睛。“because of”后需接名词作宾语。“sick”为形容词，其名词形式“sickness”意为“疾病，生病”。 54．句意：它滑得和以前一样好，也许甚至更好了。根据句中的“even”及语境，此处表示与以前相比可能更好，需用副词的比较级形式。“well”的比较级为“better”。 55．句意：它可以连续滑两三个小时不停歇。介词“without”后需接动名词作宾语。“stop”的动名词形式为“stopping”。 六、书面表达（15分） 学校英文报正在征集以“我最喜欢的动植物”为主题的征文。假如你是李欣，请选择一种动物或植物，并根据以下提示问题，写一篇英语短文。 What is its name? Where does it live/grow? What are some interesting facts about it? Something more about your favorite animal/plant. 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息、词数100词左右 (请把标题补全) 。 My Favorite ________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My Favorite Plant My favorite plant is bamboo, which combines beauty and strength. It grows in warm and wet places like southern China. Bamboo has straight and hollow stems. It grows surprisingly fast and stays green all year round. Bamboo is also very useful. People use it to make tools and instruments. In Chinese culture, it’s a symbol of goodness. Poets and painters have loved bamboo for years, using it to show their love for nature and noble spirits. I love bamboo not just for its beauty, but for the great meanings it carries. It teaches me to be strong and modest. 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：说明文，一般现在时为主 明确要点：最喜欢的动物/植物的名称及其生长地/栖息地、关于它的有趣事实、关于它的更多内容 确定人称：第三人称为主 注意事项：文中不得透露个人真实信息、词数100词左右 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：开门见山，介绍你最喜欢的动物/植物的名称，以及它的生长地/栖息地； 主体段：具体阐述关于它的有趣事实和更多相关内容； 结尾段：总结全文，表达喜爱。 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：最喜欢的动物/植物的名称及其生长地/栖息地 名称：bamboo/panda等 生长地/栖息地：grow in warm and wet places/live on an island/live in the forest等 要点二：关于它的有趣事实 外在特征：straight/hollow stems/cute and round face/beautiful eyes等 其他特征：stay green all year long/grow fast/run fast等 要点三：关于它的更多内容 使用价值：use it to make tools and instruments/make paper and useful things等 文化内涵：a symbol of goodness/symbolize peace等 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals·基础通关 （考试时间：90分钟 总分：90分） 一、单项选择（10分） 1．— Look! The ants are busy carrying seeds into their hole one by one. — It’s getting colder. They’re trying to ________ food for the long winter. A．exchange B．store C．offer D．describe 2．—How was the weekend campfire party last night? —It was great! Everyone was ________ and sang and danced happily together. A．lively B．likely C．familiar D．colorful 3．—Did you see Yaming just now? He sat quietly in the classroom alone. —Yeah. He worked hard for the school science competition for weeks and hoped to win first prize. But he lost it, so he looked ________. A．disappointed B．surprised C．unhappy D．worried 4．— Chen Jie, your friends gave you two different ideas for the weekend. What will you do? — I need to ________ which one is better for my plan. A．weigh B．note C．image D．count 5．— Why do you think your holiday was unforgettable? — I fished with my grandpa and learned to make his favorite food. ________, I really want to create more such sweet memories with him in the future. A．By accident B．For this reason C．For example D．In fact 6．—My smart watch can be ________ to my phone, so I can receive calls and messages directly on it without taking out the phone. —That’s so convenient! I also want to buy one. A．communicated B．compared C．connected D．continued 7．—I can’t ____________ my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me. —I know exactly what you mean. A．forget B．compare C．believe D．imagine 8．—Edward seems a little quiet in class. —But ______, he’s funnier than most of us, he told me a super funny joke yesterday! A．for this reason B．in fact C．at this moment D．by accident 9．—Do you have any hobbies ________ reading? —Yes, I also like painting and playing the piano. A．except B．besides C．without D．against 10．—Which clothes store is ________, Miller’s or Blue Moon? —Miller’s, of course. And you can buy clothes ________ there in town. A．the better; the most cheaply B．better; the cheapest C．better; most cheaply D．more good; cheapest 二、完形填空（15分） Timmy and his family got a new dog named Buddy. One day, Buddy broke a pillow (枕头) and left the room in a 11 . Mom was really angry and said, “Why did I 12 to get this dog? He does nothing but cause trouble!” Mom picked up a stick and 13 to punish (惩罚) the dog. “Don’t worry, Mom. Every dog can learn to be good. We just need to train him with 14 orders first, like ‘sit’ or ‘stay’. With patience and love, he will become 15 in a few weeks.” Timmy loved Buddy very much and didn’t want to be too strict. He said softly, “He is a part of our family, so I will 16 him. Also, I’d prefer to give him a 17 and praise him when he follows my orders.” 18 , after two weeks, Buddy still didn’t listen. Mom grew more worried and sighed, “Maybe there is something wrong with him.”    Timmy 19 his head. “I don’t think he has a health problem. He eats well and plays happily. I recently read a 20 online. A pet psychotherapist (心理医生) can help.”     Mom looked at Timmy, 21 . A psychotherapist for a dog? That sounded strange to her. But before she could say anything, Timmy added, “But first, I’ll clean everything up and keep training him.” He planned to 22 a toy to keep Buddy busy when no one was home. Mom nodded, breaking into a smile when she watched Timmy play with Buddy. “You’re right. Maybe Buddy 23 a little more time—and a lot of your love. I shouldn’t have been so quick to be 24 with him.”    Buddy, as if 25 the praise, wagged (摇) his tail happily and kissed Timmy’s hand. Timmy smiled, feeling proud and understood. 11．A．circle B．way C．line D．mess 12．A．stop B．agree C．refuse D．hate 13．A．wanted B．liked C．helped D．learned 14．A．careful B．strict C．simple D．boring 15．A．worse B．better C．bigger D．younger 16．A．think about B．look after C．argue with D．depend on 17．A．hand B．ride C．prize D．card 18．A．First B．Besides C．Finally D．However 19．A．shook B．washed C．raised D．hurt 20．A．task B．photo C．sign D．report 21．A．scared B．worried C．surprised D．disappointed 22．A．buy B．break C．lose D．hit 23．A．takes B．needs C．gives D．spends 24．A．busy B．friendly C．angry D．happy 25．A．understanding B．forgetting C．minding D．expecting 三、阅读理解（30分） A A Miniature Village for a Mouse Family A photographer in England built a small village for a family of mice after finding them running around his garden. Simon Dell first put small logs (原木) around a box and covered it with grass. When more mice showed up, he began making more houses for them. And the mouse family “repaid” him by posing (摆姿势) for lovely pictures. A Members-only Dog Club DOG PPL, the first social (社交的) club for dogs, opened in California. For $80 per month, dogs can run around freely and make friends with other dogs there, while their owners can relax and talk with other pet parents. But all dog members (会员) must be more than four months old and have to pass a social test. ________ Amarildo Silva, a Brazilian artist, has turned old tires (轮胎) into nice, comfortable beds for homeless animals in the streets. He collects old tires, then cuts, washes and paints them. He even puts a soft cushion (软垫子) inside each tire. “By doing this, I hope to bring homeless animals the feeling of home and also do some good to the environment,” Amarildo says. 26．In which section of the newspaper can we read the material? A．BUILDINGS. B．ART. C．SPORTS. D．ANIMALS. 27．After seeing mice running around his garden, Simon ________. A．drove them away at once B．found the village where they lived C．made them a home D．asked them to pose for nice pictures 28．What can we know about DOG PPL? A．It’s the world’s first social club for dog owners. B．Dog members can enjoy themselves and relax there. C．Only four-month-old dogs can join the club. D．Dogs there have to take a social test every day. 29．What would be the best heading for the last piece of news? A．Old Tires, New Homes! B．Care for the Environment C．Homeless Animals’ Soft Cushions D．A Brazilian Artist’s Collection 30．What can we learn from the material? ①The mouse family all loved taking pictures a lot. ②DOG PPL helps take care of dogs while their owners relax nearby. ③Amarildo hopes his action can also make a difference to the environment. ④Amarildo built a home for every homeless animal in the streets. A．①② B．②④ C．②③ D．①③ B Long ago, when the God first planted a tree in the garden, it was full of energy and kept moving. Then the God pulled the tree out and planted it upside down to make sure it stays in one place. What’s the tree? It’s the Baobab tree, also called monkey bread tree, bottle tree or others. The Baobab tree is a strange looking tree that grows in Africa and Australia. Just like its name “Bottle Tree”, it looks like a large bottle. Some grow as tall as a 16-floor building. During the dry season, these trees are standing there without leaves, and look like trunks (树干) sticking up in the air. But when the rainy season comes, leaves appear and then flowers come out. Later, the flowers can turn into fruit. Baobab is called “the tree of life”, because it can live longer than 1,000 years old. In the dry land, the baobab can pull in and hold 1,000 gallons of water. Thirsty people can drink the water stored in the tree. The fruit, monkey bread, is good to eat. Baobab leaves are a kind of medicine. People can use the bark (树皮) to make paper or cloth. When a baobab gets old, its trunk becomes hollow. An old tree can hold many people. The local people often build their houses inside these trunks. It is such a useful tree; some people could hardly live without it. 31．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By showing a story. C．By giving an example. D．By listing numbers. 32．Which of the following pictures is the baobab in the dry season? A． B． C． D． 33．The underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 3 means ________ . A．dirty B．modern C．empty D．full 34．Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A．Baobab has many names. B．Flowers come out in rainy seasons. C．The leaves of baobab are good medicine. D．The oldest baobab is less than 1,000 years old. 35．What’s the best title of the passage? A．God and Baobab B．A Special Tree—Baobab C．Baobab’s Trunk, Leaves and Fruit D．What Does Baobab Like in a Year C Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects in the world. However, what interests the scientists most is not their beautiful looks, but how they sense (感觉) nature. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to find food, lay eggs in good places, and avoid hungry enemies. Butterflies have large compound (复合的) eyes. No matter where the things are, they can see them without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very nearsighted (近视的). They usually notice a sea of flowers than a single plant. Butterflies do not “see” colours such as red, green, and yellow. They are colour-blind. But they can sense sunlight, which tells them where the sun is shining. The light on many flowers guides butterflies to honey. How do butterflies smell? Butterflies have a very well-developed sense of smell, but it is not in their noses, since they don’t have one. Sense organs (器官) are in their feet, and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favourite flower honey food. ★ . Butterflies’ feet have sense organs that can taste the sugar in flower honey. They let the butterflies know if there is something tasty. Some female butterflies taste the plants carefully to find places to lay eggs. They feed their babies using a long tube (管道), and they get all their food from this tube as well. Butterflies don’t have ears. Instead, they “hear” sounds through their wings. Sensory hairs are very helpful and important. For example, the hairs give butterflies information about the wind when they’re flying. And where there is rain, the hairs can also tell butterflies. 36．What interests scientists most about butterflies? A．Their beautiful colors and patterns. B．Their ability to avoid hungry enemies. C．The way they sense the world around them. D．Their unique methods of laying eggs. 37．In paragraph 3, the word “They” refers to ________. A．butterflies B．sense organs C．butterflies’ feet D．flowers 38．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．However, butterflies can also taste with their wings . B．For example, butterflies have a good sense of hearing. C．In fact, butterflies use their wings to smell. D．Besides smelling, butterflies’ feet are also used for tasting. 39．How do butterflies “hear” sounds? A．They have small ears on their heads. B．They use their sense organs in the feet. C．They sense sounds through their wings. D．They use their long feeding tube. 40．Which would be the best theme picture of the passage? A．B．C．D． 四、选词填空（10分） 阅读下面短文，用方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、语意和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。） smaller / break down / possible / bigger / helps / except / hold The Important Role of Moss in Ecosystems Moss is a small plant that often grows in wet, cool places. Though it looks simple, it plays an important role in ecosystems. First, moss 41 form soil. It grows on bare rocks or dry land, and its roots 42 rocks slowly. Over time, this creates small amounts of soil, making it 43 for other plants to grow. Second, moss keeps the environment wet. It can 44 much water like a sponge (海绵), which helps keep the soil moist and provides water for small animals and insects. Third, it is food for some small creatures, such as snails. These creatures then become food for 45 animals, keeping the food chain going. In short, moss may be small, but it is very important for keeping ecosystems healthy. 五、短文填空（10分） 根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 Meet Giotto, the one-eyed, skateboarding bulldog! This 46 (live) dog is trying to break two Guinness World Records. One of them is to be the 47 (fast) dog to skate 100 meters. His 48 (own) are an elderly couple. At first, they wanted a calm dog. 49 , then they met Giotto, who is full of energy and always ready 50 (play). “He’s a rocket, and more than we expected,” said the couple. 51 the playful dog first saw people skateboarding, he got very excited. His owners bought a cheap kids’ skateboard 52 him, and he jumped on it in seconds. Later, they made him a skateboard that fit his body. Since then, he has been skating almost every day. Even a recent health problem couldn’t stop him. Giotto had to have one eye removed because of 53 (sick). But he was back on the board in no time. “He skates just like before, maybe even 54 (well),” said his owners. “When he sees less danger, he feels less fear. He can skate for two or three hours without 55 (stop). We think he is the best skating dog in the world!” 六、书面表达（15分） 学校英文报正在征集以“我最喜欢的动植物”为主题的征文。假如你是李欣，请选择一种动物或植物，并根据以下提示问题，写一篇英语短文。 What is its name? Where does it live/grow? What are some interesting facts about it? Something more about your favorite animal/plant. 注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息、词数100词左右 (请把标题补全) 。 My Favorite ________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $