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

**基本信息** 这份八年级上册英语Unit 4培优卷以动物保护与自然探索为主题，通过听力、阅读、语言运用及读写综合模块，适配单元复习，强化语言能力与文化意识，兼具基础巩固与思维提升。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20小题/20分|动物特征（红杉、大象）、保护建议（宠物医院、海报制作）|对话贴近生活，独白融入文化元素（折扇与中国文化）| |阅读|15小题/30分|濒危动物（大象、河马）、植物作用（氧气、气候调节）|科普文结合情感教育（Moo Deng引发保护意识），七选五强化逻辑思维| |语言运用|20小题/25分|语法（时态、介词）、词汇（conservation, meaningful）|完形填空以熊猫饲养员故事渗透职业精神，语法填空聚焦植物重要性| |读写综合|6小题/25分|动物之最（猎豹速度、蓝鲸体型）、保护措施写作|问答考查信息提取，写作整合问题分析与解决方案，提升思维品质|

………………○………………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测试（长沙专用） Unit 4·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ 试卷分为四个部分，共8页，61小题，时量100分钟，满分100分。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1．Why is the redwood famous? A．Because it’s the tallest. B．Because it’s the oldest. C．Because it’s the smallest. 2．Which animal does the girl think is the largest animal on land? A．The whale. B．The elephant. C．The horse. 3．Which animal does the man like best? A．Elephants. B．Pandas. C．Monkeys. 4．What does the boy think is the largest animal in the world? A．The blue whale. B．The tiger. C．The elephant. 5．Who planted the most trees yesterday? A．Linda. B．Alice. C．David. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What happened to Jane’s dog? A．It was hurt. B．It got sick. C．It was lost. 7．What’s the man’s advice? A．Giving the dog some food. B．Letting the dog have a good rest. C．Taking the dog to the pet hospital. 听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Who bought the folding fan for Susan? A．Her mother. B．Her aunt. C．Her cousin. 9．What does Susan think of folding fans with pandas? A．They’re easy to carry. B．They’re popular in China. C．They show Chinese culture. 听第八段材料，回答第10、11题。 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Whales. B．Their favorite animals. C．Many kinds of wild animals. 11．What will the speakers do to protect wild animals? A．Make some posters. B．Stop people catching wild animals. C．Ask people not to pollute the sea. 听第九段材料，回答第12至14题 12．What was the monkey doing when Uncle Tom took the picture? A．Running. B．Climbing. C．Eating. 13．How did Uncle Tom feel when he took the photo of the snake? A．Afraid. B．Excited. C．Surprised. 14．Where did Uncle Tom take the photo of the elephant? A．At a market. B．In a forest. C．In a zoo. 听第十段材料，回答第15至17题。 15．Who likes elephants? A．Susan. B．Tim C．Tim’s sister. 16．Why does Tim like dolphins? A．Because they are helpful.B．Because they are in the zoo. C．Because they are smart. 17．What are they doing next? A．Going to the library. B．Going to Heping Road. C．Keeping animals. 听第十一段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Teacher and student. 19．What did the horse usually do to help people in the old days? A．It carried food. B．It did farm work. C．It helped people move around. 20．How does Emma feel at last? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Touched. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Amanda: My favorite animals are chameleons. I like them because they can change colours. Lots of people think that chameleons change colours to match (相配) where they are. But that’s not right! Chameleons change colours when they’re scared or unhappy, or when they’re too cold or too hot. Chameleons have very long tongues (舌头). They can use their tongues to get their food easily. I think they’re interesting animals! Anna: I really love elephants because they are strong and clever. I love their large ears and long trunks. Elephants can pick up food and put it in their mouths with their trunks. I like watching elephants on TV and I love baby elephants best. They’re so lovely. But elephants are in great danger now. We must find out some ways to save them. Isabella: Dolphins are my favorite animals. I like them because they’re so clever and friendly. Some dolphins live in zoos and they can bring exciting shows to us, like jumping or playing with balls. 21．When do chameleons change colours? A．When they feel happy and warm. B．When they feel too cold or too hot. C．When they want to find some food. 22．How does Anna like elephants? A．Strong and clever. B．Clever but awful. C．Clever and friendly B Wild elephants live in forests and grasslands. They feed on grass, fruit and tree leaves. They can live up to 70 years. Elephants are social animals. They live in big family groups. The old female elephant leads the group. Sadly, elephants are in danger. Some people kill elephants for their tusks. Also, more land is used for farms, so elephants lose their homes. Governments and volunteers are working hard to protect them. We should never buy things made from elephant tusks. 23．What do elephants eat? A．Meat B．Plants C．Insects 24．Who leads elephant family groups? A．The strongest male elephant B．The oldest female elephant C．Young baby elephants 25．What makes elephants endangered? A．Cold weather B．Hunting and home loss C．Less grass 26．What is the writer’s advice? A．Keep elephants at home B．Stop buying tusk products C．Feed elephants every day C Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippo (河马). It is similar to a large hippo. But a pygmy hippo is much smaller. Moo Deng lives at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. She was born in July. Her name means “bouncy pork”. Her cheeks are pink. Her belly jiggles as she runs around her pen (棚). She nibbles on people’s knees. She is also an Internet superstar. Every move she makes is closely watched—whether she’s being sprayed with water, being carried by zookeepers, or simply lying on the ground. Why is Moo Deng so well-loved? Scientists say it is because humans are born to like cute babies, even baby hippos! Many baby animals usually have specific looks. They have big eyes and large foreheads. They have chubby bodies. These things make baby animals look innocent. That makes people want to protect them. Konrad Lorenz was a zoologist from Austria. He was the first one to think of this idea. He talked about it in 1943. He explained that cuteness makes babies hard to ignore. This is important for babies. They cannot live on their own. They need adults to look after them. Cuteness touches people’s hearts. When we see a cute baby, we want to cuddle (搂抱) it. We want to take care of it. This is how people feel when they see Moo Deng. Pygmy hippos are in trouble. People hunt them, and the forests they live in are being cut down. Today, there are only about 2,000 pygmy hippos living in the wild. They might disappear forever. But Moo Deng’s fame might help. People love Moo Deng. Hopefully they will learn to care about all pygmy hippos. 27．We can learn from Paragraph 1 that ________. A．Moo Deng is a large hippo B．Moo Deng is unfriendly to people C．Moo Deng lives at a zoo in Thailand 28．Which of the following explains the word “ignore” in Paragraph 3? A．Pay no attention to. B．Take good care of. C．Become friends with. 29．What can we infer about Moo Deng being popular online? A．It lets her hunt other animals. B．It may help wild pygmy hippos. C．It makes her hard to live in the zoo. 30．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To talk about zoo rules. B．To ask people to protect pygmy hippos. C．To teach how to take care of baby hippos. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 Do you know that many plants and animals are in danger? 31 But there are things we can do to help them. First, we can learn about endangered plants and animals. 32 Knowing about them is the first step to protecting them. Second, we can protect their homes. 33 We can also join clean-up activities to keep their living places clean. Third, we cannot buy products made from endangered animals or plants. 34 For example, we should not buy ivory products or fur coats made from wild animals. Finally, we can tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting these amazing living things. 35 Together, we can make a difference. A．Many of them are dying because their homes are being destroyed. B．The more people know, the more they will help. C．This will stop people from killing them for money. D．We can plant trees to give animals more places to live. E．We can read books or watch videos to learn about their habits. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Growing up in Sichuan, Li Rong likes exploring nature and wildlife. For this 36 , she chose to study wildlife conservation (保护) at college. In 2019, when Li learned the Shenshuping giant panda base needed keepers (饲养员), she believed it was time to 37 her dream. She asked for the job without a second thought. Now, Li works at the giant panda base. She finds the job both fun and 38 . “Although it’s tiring sometimes, it brings me 39 . Spending time with the pandas makes me feel great,” Li said. 40 pandas often takes much time and energy. Every day, Li needs to clean the pandas’ living space, prepare food, and 41 how each panda is doing. At first, Li 42 all pandas were similar. After becoming a keeper, she found that they are quite 43 from each other. Baby pandas are 44 and more playful than adult (成年的) pandas. Li must keep an eye on them. “Pandas are like my friends. 45 I talk with them, they always respond (回应),” Li said. For Li, the past six years are just the beginning. She will keep growing with her panda friends. * the Shenshuping giant panda base 神树坪大熊猫基地 36．A．problem B．victory C．reason 37．A．realize B．change C．forget 38．A．strange B．common C．meaningful 39．A．worries B．happiness C．luck 40．A．Taking care of B．Looking for C．Hanging out with 41．A．create B．decide C．record 42．A．thought B．reminded C．promised 43．A．alike B．different C．special 44．A．livelier B．quieter C．heavier 45．A．Until B．But C．When 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Plants are our friends, even the tiniest grass. It’s hard to imagine living without plants. Plants make our world more 46 (live). They play 47 important role in our world. They provide us with oxygen, food, and even materials like bamboo. We use these to make furniture, paper, and more. 48 plants, life on earth would be impossible. One fascinating process in plants is 49 (pollinate). Bees, butterflies, and even the wind help plants reproduce (繁殖) by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This is crucial (至关重要的) for the growth of fruits and seeds. In order 50 (live), plants also need protection from pests and harsh weather. Some plants have special ways to defend themselves, like thorns 51 bitter-tasting leaves. Plants are also of great 52 (important) in fighting climate change. They absorb 53 (ton) of carbon dioxide, a gas that contributes to global warming. By planting more trees and 54 (protect) forests, we can improve the climate and make a healthier planet. Plants are 55 (true) amazing. I’m disappointed that some of them are in danger. Let’s take action to protect them together for a better future! 第四部分 读写综合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Let’s read about some of these amazing animals. You probably know that the world’s fastest animal is the cheetah. Cheetahs can run at about 120 kilometres an hour. However, when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. For this reason, they can only run at that speed for about 60 seconds. The largest animal in the world is the blue whale. Blue whales aren’t just the largest species (物种) right now. They are the largest animals that have ever existed (已经存在) on Earth. Blue whales are about 38 metres long, and they can weigh as much as 200 tons. Blue whales eat around four tons of food every day. Of course, the smartest animals in the world are humans. The second smartest animal is the chimpanzee (黑猩猩). Chimpanzees can make tools and build things. They can also solve problems. They can even use sign language for communication if taught (被教). Dolphins and parrots are also smart. Most people believe that tortoises live the longest. The oldest tortoise that we know turned 192 years old in 2024. However, some ocean animals live longer. Some koi, a kind of goldfish, can live for more than 200 years. There’s even a kind of jellyfish that can change its cells (细胞) and make them new again. This means that whenever the jellyfish gets old and weak, it can make itself young again! The nickname of this jellyfish is “immortal jellyfish”. 56．Why can cheetahs only run at their top speed for about 60 seconds? 57．What is the cleverest animal in the world? 58．What does the underlined word mean? 59．What other kinds of the most amazing animals or plants in the world do you know? Tell us. 60．Which animal is the second smartest in the world? 第二节 根据要求完成短文写作。 61．人和动物共同生活在这个美丽的地球上，互相影响，互相依存。 某英文报正在举办以“Saving Wild Animals”为主题的征文活动，请根据以下问题提示，写一篇英语短文投稿。 提示： 1. What danger do wild animals face? (at least 2 points) 2. Why do we have to protect wild animals? (at least 2 points) 3. As students, what action can we take to protect wild animals? 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A．Because it’s the tallest. B．Because it’s the oldest. C．Because it’s the smallest. 【答案】A 【原文】W: The redwood is quite famous around the world, right? What makes it so special? M: Yes! It’s the tallest tree on Earth. Some redwoods are even taller than a 30-story building. Question: Why is the redwood famous? 2．Which animal does the girl think is the largest animal on land? A．The whale. B．The elephant. C．The horse. 【答案】B 【原文】M: What is the largest animal on land? W: Of course it’s the elephant. 3．Which animal does the man like best? A．Elephants. B．Pandas. C．Monkeys. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Do you like pandas or elephants? M: Pandas, but I think monkeys are lovelier than both of them. 4．What does the boy think is the largest animal in the world? A．The blue whale. B．The tiger. C．The elephant. 【答案】A 【原文】W: What’s the world’s largest animal? M: I think it’s the blue whale. 5．Who planted the most trees yesterday? A．Linda. B．Alice. C．David. 【答案】B 【原文】W: How many trees did you plant on the hill yesterday, David? M: Linda planted eight, Alice planted nine and I planted seven. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What happened to Jane’s dog? A．It was hurt. B．It got sick. C．It was lost. 7．What’s the man’s advice? A．Giving the dog some food. B．Letting the dog have a good rest. C．Taking the dog to the pet hospital. 【答案】6．B 7．C 【原文】A: Hi, Jane. You look sad. What happened? B: It’s my dog. There’s something wrong with it. A: Does it get sick? B: I guess so. It just doesn’t eat anything. A: You’d better take it to the pet hospital. B: Okay, I will. Thank you. 听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Who bought the folding fan for Susan? A．Her mother. B．Her aunt. C．Her cousin. 9．What does Susan think of folding fans with pandas? A．They’re easy to carry. B．They’re popular in China. C．They show Chinese culture. 【答案】8．B 9．C 【原文】M: Hey, Susan. Look at this folding fan! It’s so cool. Where is it from? W: Oh, my aunt bought it from a shop in Chengdu. There are pictures of pandas on it! Do you like pandas? M: Yes! Pandas are my favourite animals. Can I have a look? W: Sure! Here you are. I think folding fans with pandas are a great way to show Chinese culture. M: Yeah. And they’re useful in summer too! 听第八段材料，回答第10、11题。 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Whales. B．Their favorite animals. C．Many kinds of wild animals. 11．What will the speakers do to protect wild animals? A．Make some posters. B．Stop people catching wild animals. C．Ask people not to pollute the sea. 【答案】10．A 11．A 【原文】A: Do you know that whales are in danger? B: Why is that? A: Humans catch them for their meat, fat and oil, and the sea is seriously polluted because people throw rubbish into the sea. B: That’s terrible. Although I don’t like whales because they’re too scary, we need to do something to protect them. A: You’re right. But how can we do that? B: How about making some posters to let people know the importance of protecting wild animals? A: That’s a good idea. Let’s do it right now. 听第九段材料，回答第12至14题 12．What was the monkey doing when Uncle Tom took the picture? A．Running. B．Climbing. C．Eating. 13．How did Uncle Tom feel when he took the photo of the snake? A．Afraid. B．Excited. C．Surprised. 14．Where did Uncle Tom take the photo of the elephant? A．At a market. B．In a forest. C．In a zoo. 【答案】12．C 13．B 14．C 【原文】M: You’re really good at taking photos, Uncle Tom. W: Thanks, Gina. M: Did you take this picture of a running lion when you were in Kenya last July? W: That’s right. M: Did you take that picture of a monkey there too? W: No, I took that in India. I was at a market, and I saw the playful monkey eating fruit. M: I can’t believe you took this picture of a snake. Weren’t you afraid? W: No, I was excited. I took that picture in Scotland when I was hiking. M: Ah. And finally, er, this amazing elephant. You took that in a forest in India, I guess. W: I took that in a zoo in Mexico. 听第十段材料，回答第15至17题。 15．Who likes elephants? A．Susan. B．Tim C．Tim’s sister. 16．Why does Tim like dolphins? A．Because they are helpful.B．Because they are in the zoo. C．Because they are smart. 17．What are they doing next? A．Going to the library. B．Going to Heping Road. C．Keeping animals. 【答案】15．A 16．C 17．B 【原文】M: Do you like animals, Susan? W: Yes, I do. M: What animals do you like? W: I like elephants, because they can help people carry things. What animals do you like, Tim? M: I like dolphins, but my sister doesn’t. W: Why do you like them? M: Because they are very smart. W: Then let’s go to the new zoo to see animals tomorrow. M: OK, but where is the new zoo? W: It’s on Heping Road, next to the library. 听第十一段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Teacher and student. 19．What did the horse usually do to help people in the old days? A．It carried food. B．It did farm work. C．It helped people move around. 20．How does Emma feel at last? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Touched. 【答案】18．A 19．B 20．C 【原文】W: Can you think of another animal helper, Dad? M: Yes, Emma. Usually, the horse helps us move around. W: Why can it do this? M: Because it has a big and strong body to carry people. W: What else can horses do? M: In the old days, horses usually helped people with their farm work. W: They are very helpful animals. M: Yes, horses are also people’s friends. They like to stay with people. W: Wow, that is really touching. We must be friendly to horses, too. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Amanda: My favorite animals are chameleons. I like them because they can change colours. Lots of people think that chameleons change colours to match (相配) where they are. But that’s not right! Chameleons change colours when they’re scared or unhappy, or when they’re too cold or too hot. Chameleons have very long tongues (舌头). They can use their tongues to get their food easily. I think they’re interesting animals! Anna: I really love elephants because they are strong and clever. I love their large ears and long trunks. Elephants can pick up food and put it in their mouths with their trunks. I like watching elephants on TV and I love baby elephants best. They’re so lovely. But elephants are in great danger now. We must find out some ways to save them. Isabella: Dolphins are my favorite animals. I like them because they’re so clever and friendly. Some dolphins live in zoos and they can bring exciting shows to us, like jumping or playing with balls. 21．When do chameleons change colours? A．When they feel happy and warm. B．When they feel too cold or too hot. C．When they want to find some food. 22．How does Anna like elephants? A．Strong and clever. B．Clever but awful. C．Clever and friendly 【答案】21．B 22．A 【导语】本文是三段人物独白，Amanda、Anna、Isabella分别介绍自己最喜欢的动物，讲述它们的特点、习性以及相关情况。 【详解】21．根据第一段“Chameleons change colours when they’re scared or unhappy, or when they’re too cold or too hot.”可知，变色龙太冷或太热的时候会变色。 22．根据第二段“I really love elephants because they are strong and clever.”可知，Anna认为大象强壮又聪明。 B Wild elephants live in forests and grasslands. They feed on grass, fruit and tree leaves. They can live up to 70 years. Elephants are social animals. They live in big family groups. The old female elephant leads the group. Sadly, elephants are in danger. Some people kill elephants for their tusks. Also, more land is used for farms, so elephants lose their homes. Governments and volunteers are working hard to protect them. We should never buy things made from elephant tusks. 23．What do elephants eat? A．Meat B．Plants C．Insects 24．Who leads elephant family groups? A．The strongest male elephant B．The oldest female elephant C．Young baby elephants 25．What makes elephants endangered? A．Cold weather B．Hunting and home loss C．Less grass 26．What is the writer’s advice? A．Keep elephants at home B．Stop buying tusk products C．Feed elephants every day 【答案】23．B 24．B 25．B 26．B 【导语】本文介绍野生大象的生活习性、群居特点，阐述大象面临的生存危机，并且呼吁人们保护大象，拒绝象牙制品。 【详解】23．第一段提到“They feed on grass, fruit and tree leaves.”，草、水果、树叶都属于植物。 24．第二段指出“The old female elephant leads the group.”，表明象群由最年长的母象带领。 25．第三段提到“Sadly, elephants are in danger. Some people kill elephants for their tusks. Also, more land is used for farms, so elephants lose their homes.”，有人猎杀大象获取象牙，同时农田扩张让大象失去家园，也就是捕猎与栖息地丧失。 26．最后一段指出“We should never buy things made from elephant tusks.”，作者建议不要购买象牙制品。 C Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippo (河马). It is similar to a large hippo. But a pygmy hippo is much smaller. Moo Deng lives at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. She was born in July. Her name means “bouncy pork”. Her cheeks are pink. Her belly jiggles as she runs around her pen (棚). She nibbles on people’s knees. She is also an Internet superstar. Every move she makes is closely watched—whether she’s being sprayed with water, being carried by zookeepers, or simply lying on the ground. Why is Moo Deng so well-loved? Scientists say it is because humans are born to like cute babies, even baby hippos! Many baby animals usually have specific looks. They have big eyes and large foreheads. They have chubby bodies. These things make baby animals look innocent. That makes people want to protect them. Konrad Lorenz was a zoologist from Austria. He was the first one to think of this idea. He talked about it in 1943. He explained that cuteness makes babies hard to ignore. This is important for babies. They cannot live on their own. They need adults to look after them. Cuteness touches people’s hearts. When we see a cute baby, we want to cuddle (搂抱) it. We want to take care of it. This is how people feel when they see Moo Deng. Pygmy hippos are in trouble. People hunt them, and the forests they live in are being cut down. Today, there are only about 2,000 pygmy hippos living in the wild. They might disappear forever. But Moo Deng’s fame might help. People love Moo Deng. Hopefully they will learn to care about all pygmy hippos. 27．We can learn from Paragraph 1 that ________. A．Moo Deng is a large hippo B．Moo Deng is unfriendly to people C．Moo Deng lives at a zoo in Thailand 28．Which of the following explains the word “ignore” in Paragraph 3? A．Pay no attention to. B．Take good care of. C．Become friends with. 29．What can we infer about Moo Deng being popular online? A．It lets her hunt other animals. B．It may help wild pygmy hippos. C．It makes her hard to live in the zoo. 30．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To talk about zoo rules. B．To ask people to protect pygmy hippos. C．To teach how to take care of baby hippos. 【答案】27．C 28．A 29．B 30．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了网红倭河马Moo Deng的基本情况，解释了人类喜爱可爱幼崽的科学原因，并指出Moo Deng的知名度有助于唤起人们对濒危野生倭河马的保护意识。 【详解】27．根据第一段中“Moo Deng lives at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.”可知，Moo Deng住在泰国的一个动物园里。 28．根据第三段“He explained that cuteness makes babies hard to ignore.”以及第四段“They need adults to look after them.”可知，幼崽需要被关注才能生存，因此“ignore”在此处意为“忽视”，即“Pay no attention to”。 29．根据最后一段“But Moo Deng’s fame might help. People love Moo Deng. Hopefully they will learn to care about all pygmy hippos.”以及前文提到的野生倭河马处于困境可知，她的走红可能有助于帮助野生倭河马。 30．文章虽然介绍了Moo Deng的可爱，但落脚点在于最后一段提到的野生倭河马濒临灭绝的现状，以及希望人们通过喜爱Moo Deng进而关心保护整个物种。因此作者的写作目的是呼吁人们保护倭河马。 。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 Do you know that many plants and animals are in danger? 31 But there are things we can do to help them. First, we can learn about endangered plants and animals. 32 Knowing about them is the first step to protecting them. Second, we can protect their homes. 33 We can also join clean-up activities to keep their living places clean. Third, we cannot buy products made from endangered animals or plants. 34 For example, we should not buy ivory products or fur coats made from wild animals. Finally, we can tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting these amazing living things. 35 Together, we can make a difference. A．Many of them are dying because their homes are being destroyed. B．The more people know, the more they will help. C．This will stop people from killing them for money. D．We can plant trees to give animals more places to live. E．We can read books or watch videos to learn about their habits. 【答案】31．A 32．E 33．D 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了许多动植物面临危险的现状，并提出了了解物种、保护家园、拒绝购买相关产品以及宣传保护重要性等具体措施，呼吁人们共同行动保护濒危生物。 【详解】31．根据“Do you know that many plants and animals are in danger?”可知，前文提出很多动植物濒临危机，本句解释危机产生的原因：栖息地遭到破坏。选项A“许多动植物濒临死亡，因为它们的家园正在遭到破坏”符合语境。 32．根据“First, we can learn about endangered plants and animals.”以及后文“Knowing about them is the first step to protecting them.”可知，本段核心是了解濒危动植物，本句说明学习了解的途径。选项E“我们可以阅读书籍或者观看视频了解它们的习性” 符合语境。 33．根据“Second, we can protect their homes.”以及后文“We can also join clean-up activities…”可知，本段围绕保护栖息地展开，also 提示前后是两种保护行动。选项D“我们可以种树，给动物提供更多栖息场所”符合语境。 34．根据“Third, we can not buy products made from endangered animals or plants.”可知，本段呼吁拒绝购买濒危动植物制品，本句说明这样做带来的作用。选项C“这会阻止人们为了利益猎杀它们”符合语境。 35．根据“Finally, we can tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting these amazing living things.”以及后文“Together, we can make a difference.”可知，本段倡导向身边人宣传，本句说明宣传带来的效果。选项B“越多的人了解，就会有越多的人伸出援手”符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Growing up in Sichuan, Li Rong likes exploring nature and wildlife. For this 36 , she chose to study wildlife conservation (保护) at college. In 2019, when Li learned the Shenshuping giant panda base needed keepers (饲养员), she believed it was time to 37 her dream. She asked for the job without a second thought. Now, Li works at the giant panda base. She finds the job both fun and 38 . “Although it’s tiring sometimes, it brings me 39 . Spending time with the pandas makes me feel great,” Li said. 40 pandas often takes much time and energy. Every day, Li needs to clean the pandas’ living space, prepare food, and 41 how each panda is doing. At first, Li 42 all pandas were similar. After becoming a keeper, she found that they are quite 43 from each other. Baby pandas are 44 and more playful than adult (成年的) pandas. Li must keep an eye on them. “Pandas are like my friends. 45 I talk with them, they always respond (回应),” Li said. For Li, the past six years are just the beginning. She will keep growing with her panda friends. * the Shenshuping giant panda base 神树坪大熊猫基地 36．A．problem B．victory C．reason 37．A．realize B．change C．forget 38．A．strange B．common C．meaningful 39．A．worries B．happiness C．luck 40．A．Taking care of B．Looking for C．Hanging out with 41．A．create B．decide C．record 42．A．thought B．reminded C．promised 43．A．alike B．different C．special 44．A．livelier B．quieter C．heavier 45．A．Until B．But C．When 【答案】 36．C 37．A 38．C 39．B 40．A 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．A 45．C 【导语】本文讲述李蓉因热爱自然成为大熊猫饲养员，分享工作点滴、熊猫习性及她与熊猫之间的深厚情谊与未来展望。 【详解】36．句意：因为这个原因，她在大学选择了野生动物保护专业。 根据上文“Li Rong likes exploring nature and wildlife”可知，这是她选择野生动物保护专业的动机，用reason符合前后因果逻辑。problem“问题”和victory“胜利”均不符。 37．句意：2019年，李蓉得知神树坪大熊猫基地在招聘饲养员，她觉得实现梦想的时机到了。 根据上文“Li Rong likes exploring nature and wildlife”可知，这里指是她实现梦想的机会，用固定搭配realize one’s dream，故填realize。change“改变”和forget“忘记”均不符。 38．句意：她发现这份工作既有趣又有意义。 and连接并列的成分，根据“fun”可知，此处需填褒义词，故填meaningful。strange“奇怪的”和common“普通的”均不符。 39．句意：虽然有时很累，但它给我带来快乐。 根据下文“Spending time with the pandas makes me feel great”可知，这份工作给她带来积极情感，填happiness。worries“担忧”和luck“运气”均不符。 40．句意：照顾熊猫经常需要很多时间和精力。 根据后文“clean the pandas’ living space, prepare food”可知，这里指照顾熊猫，填Taking care of。Looking for“寻找”和Hanging out with“与……闲逛”均不符。 41．句意：每天，李蓉都要打扫熊猫的居所、准备食物，还要记录每只熊猫的身体状况。 根据“how each panda is doing”可知，这里指需要观察并记下状况，填record。create“创造”和decide“决定”均不符。 42．句意：起初，李蓉认为所有熊猫都很相似。 根据“At first…”和“After becoming a keeper…”的对比可知，此处指她最初的想法，填thought。reminded“提醒”和promised“承诺”均不符。 43．句意：成为饲养员后，她发现它们彼此非常不同。 根据上文“all pandas were similar”和“After becoming a keeper, she found that…”可知，此处表相反含义，即熊猫彼此非常不同，用固定搭配different from，故填different。alike“相似的”语义不符，special“特别的”不搭配from。 44．句意：熊猫宝宝比成年熊猫更活泼、更爱玩。 and连接并列的成分，根据“more playful”可知，此处需填表示好动的词，填livelier。quieter“更安静的”和heavier“更重的”均不符。 45．句意：当我跟它们说话时，它们总是回应。 根据“I talk with them, they always respond”以及语境可知，这里指和熊猫说话的时候，用When引导时间状语从句。Until“直到……”和But“但是”均不符。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Plants are our friends, even the tiniest grass. It’s hard to imagine living without plants. Plants make our world more 46 (live). They play 47 important role in our world. They provide us with oxygen, food, and even materials like bamboo. We use these to make furniture, paper, and more. 48 plants, life on earth would be impossible. One fascinating process in plants is 49 (pollinate). Bees, butterflies, and even the wind help plants reproduce (繁殖) by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This is crucial (至关重要的) for the growth of fruits and seeds. In order 50 (live), plants also need protection from pests and harsh weather. Some plants have special ways to defend themselves, like thorns 51 bitter-tasting leaves. Plants are also of great 52 (important) in fighting climate change. They absorb 53 (ton) of carbon dioxide, a gas that contributes to global warming. By planting more trees and 54 (protect) forests, we can improve the climate and make a healthier planet. Plants are 55 (true) amazing. I’m disappointed that some of them are in danger. Let’s take action to protect them together for a better future! 【答案】 46．lively 47．an 48．Without 49．pollination 50．to live 51．or 52．importance 53．tons 54．protecting 55．truly 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了植物作为人类朋友，在地球生态系统中扮演的关键角色，涵盖了植物对维持生命的基础作用、授粉的奇妙过程、植物的自我保护机制，以及它们在应对气候变化中的重要价值，同时呼吁人们共同行动保护濒危植物。 【详解】46．句意：植物让我们的世界更加生机勃勃。根据括号内给出的动词live可知，此处需要填入形容词作宾语补足语，live的形容词形式lively意为“生机勃勃的、充满活力的”，符合语境。 47．句意：它们在我们的世界中扮演着重要的角色。根据固定搭配play an important role in...可知，此处需要填入不定冠词an，important以元音音素开头。 48．句意：没有植物，地球上的生命将无法存续。根据上下文逻辑可知，此处表达“没有”的含义，用介词without引导条件状语，句首首字母大写。 49．句意：植物身上一个奇妙的过程就是授粉。根据括号内给出的动词pollinate可知，此处需要填入名词作表语，pollinate的名词形式pollination意为“授粉”。 50．句意：为了生存，植物也需要免受害虫和恶劣天气的侵害。根据固定搭配in order to do sth.可知，此处需要填入动词不定式结构。 51．句意：有些植物有特殊的自我保护方式，比如尖刺或者味道苦涩的叶子。根据前后两个并列的名词短语thorns和bitter-tasting leaves可知，此处需要填入并列连词o。 52．句意：植物在应对气候变化方面也非常重要。根据固定结构be of great + 名词可知，此处需要填入important的名词形式importance。 53．句意：它们吸收成吨的二氧化碳，这是一种会加剧全球变暖的气体。根据固定搭配tons of可知，此处需要填入ton的复数形式tons表示“大量的”。 54．句意：通过种植更多树木和保护森林，我们可以改善气候，打造一个更健康的星球。根据介词by后面需要接动名词，以及and连接并列结构可知，此处需要填入protect的动名词形式protecting。 55．句意：植物真的太神奇了。根据括号内给出的形容词true可知，此处需要填入副词修饰形容词amazing，true的副词形式truly意为“真正地”。 第四部分 读写综合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Let’s read about some of these amazing animals. You probably know that the world’s fastest animal is the cheetah. Cheetahs can run at about 120 kilometres an hour. However, when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. For this reason, they can only run at that speed for about 60 seconds. The largest animal in the world is the blue whale. Blue whales aren’t just the largest species (物种) right now. They are the largest animals that have ever existed (已经存在) on Earth. Blue whales are about 38 metres long, and they can weigh as much as 200 tons. Blue whales eat around four tons of food every day. Of course, the smartest animals in the world are humans. The second smartest animal is the chimpanzee (黑猩猩). Chimpanzees can make tools and build things. They can also solve problems. They can even use sign language for communication if taught (被教). Dolphins and parrots are also smart. Most people believe that tortoises live the longest. The oldest tortoise that we know turned 192 years old in 2024. However, some ocean animals live longer. Some koi, a kind of goldfish, can live for more than 200 years. There’s even a kind of jellyfish that can change its cells (细胞) and make them new again. This means that whenever the jellyfish gets old and weak, it can make itself young again! The nickname of this jellyfish is “immortal jellyfish”. 56．Why can cheetahs only run at their top speed for about 60 seconds? 57．What is the cleverest animal in the world? 58．What does the underlined word mean? 59．What other kinds of the most amazing animals or plants in the world do you know? Tell us. 60．Which animal is the second smartest in the world? 【答案】56．Because when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. 57．Humans are the cleverest animals in the world. 58．It means never dying. 59．The giant panda is one of the most amazing animals, which is native to China. 60．The chimpanzee is the second smartest animal in the world. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了几种世界上神奇的动物，包括跑得最快的猎豹、体型最大的蓝鲸、最聪明的人类和黑猩猩，以及寿命最长的陆龟和永生水母。 【详解】56．第二段第2-4句“Cheetahs can run at about 120 kilometres an hour. However, when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. For this reason, they can only run at that speed for about 60 seconds.”第二段清晰给出因果逻辑，“For this reason”指代前一句猎豹奔跑时腾空时间多于落地时间，直接提取原句作答即可。 57．第四段第1句“Of course, the smartest animals in the world are humans.”直接点明人类是全球智商最高的动物，摘取原文信息作答。 58．第五段最后一句“The nickname of this jellyfish is ‘immortal jellyfish’.”划线单词“immortal”修饰水母，前文提到该水母能更新细胞、衰老后变回年轻，结合文末别称“immortal jellyfish”，可推断单词含义为“永生的、不会死亡的”。 59．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，观点需贴合“世界奇特动植物”主题，根据短文内容及常识合理作答即可。 60．第四段第2句“The second smartest animal is the chimpanzee.”直接给出对应物种，摘抄原文名词作答。 第二节 根据要求完成短文写作。 61．人和动物共同生活在这个美丽的地球上，互相影响，互相依存。 某英文报正在举办以“Saving Wild Animals”为主题的征文活动，请根据以下问题提示，写一篇英语短文投稿。 提示： 1. What danger do wild animals face? (at least 2 points) 2. Why do we have to protect wild animals? (at least 2 points) 3. As students, what action can we take to protect wild animals? (at least 3 points) 要求： 1. 包括提示中所有信息，并适当发挥； 2. 80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Saving Wild Animals Humans live together with wild animals on earth, but many of them are in danger. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 Saving Wild Animals Humans live together with wild animals on earth, but many of them are in danger. People destroy their habitats for buildings and farms. Besides, some hunters kill them for fur and bones. We protect wild animals not only because wild animals are our friends but also because wild animals help keep a balance between humans and nature. Without them, we humans can’t live well. As students, we can do something. First, we shouldn’t buy fur coats any more. Second, we can write to the government and give some advice. Last but not least, we should call on everybody to know the importance of wildlife. 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：应用文（征文投稿），以一般现在时为主。 明确要点：野生动物面临的危险（至少 2 点）、保护野生动物的原因（至少 2 点）、学生可以采取的行动（至少 3 点）。 确定人称： 第三人称（wild animals, people）和第一人称（we, us）为主。 注意事项： 必须包含提示中的所有问题，并适当发挥，词数80左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：介绍野生动物面临的危险 主体段：介绍保护野生动物的原因 结尾段： 可以采取的行动 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：野生动物面临的危险（Danger） 栖息地丧失：destroy their habitats for buildings and farms/take their living places/make space for farms and buildings 后果：less and less food and space 人为猎杀：kill them for fur and bones/other parts/hunt wild creatures illegally 要点二：保护野生动物的原因（Reasons） 情感层面：wild animals are our friends/loyal companions of mankind 生态层面：help keep a balance between humans and nature/maintain ecological balance 依存关系：Without them, we humans can’t live well./If there are no wild animals, there will be no humans 要点三：学生可以采取的行动（Actions） 消费选择： shouldn’t buy fur coats any more/refuse all wildlife products 建言献策： write to the government and give some advice/send suggestions to local authorities 宣传呼吁： call on everybody to know the importance of wildlife/spread wildlife protection knowledge 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 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试（长沙专用） Unit 4·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ 试卷分为四个部分，共8页，61小题，时量100分钟，满分100分。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1．A 【原文】W: The redwood is quite famous around the world, right? What makes it so special? M: Yes! It’s the tallest tree on Earth. Some redwoods are even taller than a 30-story building. Question: Why is the redwood famous? 2．B 【原文】M: What is the largest animal on land? W: Of course it’s the elephant. 3．C 【原文】W: Do you like pandas or elephants? M: Pandas, but I think monkeys are lovelier than both of them. 4．A 【原文】W: What’s the world’s largest animal? M: I think it’s the blue whale. 5．B 【原文】W: How many trees did you plant on the hill yesterday, David? M: Linda planted eight, Alice planted nine and I planted seven. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．B 7．C 【原文】A: Hi, Jane. You look sad. What happened? B: It’s my dog. There’s something wrong with it. A: Does it get sick? B: I guess so. It just doesn’t eat anything. A: You’d better take it to the pet hospital. B: Okay, I will. Thank you. 听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．B 9．C 【原文】M: Hey, Susan. Look at this folding fan! It’s so cool. Where is it from? W: Oh, my aunt bought it from a shop in Chengdu. There are pictures of pandas on it! Do you like pandas? M: Yes! Pandas are my favourite animals. Can I have a look? W: Sure! Here you are. I think folding fans with pandas are a great way to show Chinese culture. M: Yeah. And they’re useful in summer too! 听第八段材料，回答第10、11题。 10．A 11．A 【原文】A: Do you know that whales are in danger? B: Why is that? A: Humans catch them for their meat, fat and oil, and the sea is seriously polluted because people throw rubbish into the sea. B: That’s terrible. Although I don’t like whales because they’re too scary, we need to do something to protect them. A: You’re right. But how can we do that? B: How about making some posters to let people know the importance of protecting wild animals? A: That’s a good idea. Let’s do it right now. 听第九段材料，回答第12至14题 12．C 13．B 14．C 【原文】M: You’re really good at taking photos, Uncle Tom. W: Thanks, Gina. M: Did you take this picture of a running lion when you were in Kenya last July? W: That’s right. M: Did you take that picture of a monkey there too? W: No, I took that in India. I was at a market, and I saw the playful monkey eating fruit. M: I can’t believe you took this picture of a snake. Weren’t you afraid? W: No, I was excited. I took that picture in Scotland when I was hiking. M: Ah. And finally, er, this amazing elephant. You took that in a forest in India, I guess. W: I took that in a zoo in Mexico. 听第十段材料，回答第15至17题。 15．A 16．C 17．B 【原文】M: Do you like animals, Susan? W: Yes, I do. M: What animals do you like? W: I like elephants, because they can help people carry things. What animals do you like, Tim? M: I like dolphins, but my sister doesn’t. W: Why do you like them? M: Because they are very smart. W: Then let’s go to the new zoo to see animals tomorrow. M: OK, but where is the new zoo? W: It’s on Heping Road, next to the library. 听第十一段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．A 19．B 20．C 【原文】W: Can you think of another animal helper, Dad? M: Yes, Emma. Usually, the horse helps us move around. W: Why can it do this? M: Because it has a big and strong body to carry people. W: What else can horses do? M: In the old days, horses usually helped people with their farm work. W: They are very helpful animals. M: Yes, horses are also people’s friends. They like to stay with people. W: Wow, that is really touching. We must be friendly to horses, too. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 21．B 22．A 23．B 24．B 25．B 26．B 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．B 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 31．A 32．E 33．D 34．C 35．B 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 36．C 37．A 38．C 39．B 40．A 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．A 45．C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 46．lively 47．an 48．Without 49．pollination 50．to live 51．or 52．importance 53．tons 54．protecting 55．truly 第四部分 读写综合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 56．Because when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. 57．Humans are the cleverest animals in the world. 58．It means never dying. 59．The giant panda is one of the most amazing animals, which is native to China. 60．The chimpanzee is the second smartest animal in the world. 第二节 根据要求完成短文写作。 61． 【参考范文】 Saving Wild Animals Humans live together with wild animals on earth, but many of them are in danger. People destroy their habitats for buildings and farms. Besides, some hunters kill them for fur and bones. We protect wild animals not only because wild animals are our friends but also because wild animals help keep a balance between humans and nature. Without them, we humans can’t live well. As students, we can do something. First, we shouldn’t buy fur coats any more. Second, we can write to the government and give some advice. Last but not least, we should call on everybody to know the importance of wildlife. 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 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。The red wood is quite famous around the world, right? What makes you so special? Yes, it's the tallest tree on earth. Some redwoods are even taller than a thirty story building. Question, why is the redwood famous? The redwood is quite famous around the world, right? What makes you so special? Yes, it's the tallest tree on earth. Some redwoods are even taller than a thirty story building. Question, why is the red wood famous? Listen to the next question. What is the largest animal on land? Of course it's the elephant. What is the largest animal on land? Of course it's the elephant. Listen to the next question. Do you like pandas or elephants? Pandas, but I think monkeys are lovelier . than both of them. Do you . like pandas or elephants? pandas. But I think monkeys are lovely er than both of them. Listen to the next question. What's the world's largest animal? I think it's the . blue whale. What's the world's largest animal? I think it's the blue whale. Listen to the next question. How many trees did you plan on the hill yesterday? David. Linda planted eight, Alice planted nine, and I planted seven. How many trees did you plan on the hill yesterday? David. Linda planted date. Alice planted nine, and I planted seven. Listen to the next . question. Hi jane. You look sad. What happened? It's my dog. There is something wrong . with IT does . IT get sick, I guess. So IT just doesn't eat anything. You'd Better take IT to the . pet hospital. Okay, I will. Thank you. Hi, jane. You look sad. What happened? It's my dog. There's something wrong with IT does . IT get sick. I guess. So IT just doesn't eat anything. You'd Better take IT to the pet hospital. Okay, I will. Thank you. Listen to the next . question. Hey, Susan, look at this. Voting fan is so cool. Where is IT from? Oh. my aunt bought IT from a shop in chenzhou. There are pictures of pandas on IT. Do you like pandas? Yes, pandas are my favorite animals. Can I have a look? sure. Here you are. I think folding fans with pandas are a great way to show chinese culture. yeah. And they're useful in summer too. Hey, Susan, look at this. Folding fan is so cool. Where is he from? Oh, my aunt bought IT from a shop in china. Do there are pictures of pandas on IT? Do you like pandas? Yes, pandas are my favorite animals. Can I have a look? sure. Here you are. I think folding fans with pandas are a great way to show chinese culture. yeah. And they're useful in summer too. Listen to the next question. do you know that whales are in danger? Why is that . humans catch them for their meat? That and oil and the sea is seriously polluted because people throw rubbish into the sea. That's terrible. Although I don't like whales because they're too scary, we need to do something to protect them. You're right. But how can we do that? How about making . some posters to let people know the importance of protecting wild animals? That's a good idea. Let's do IT right now. Do you know that whales are . in danger? Why is that humans . catch them for their meat? That and oil and the sea is seriously polluted because people throw rubbish into the sea. That's terrible, although I don't like whales because they're too scary. We need to do something to protect them. You're right. But how can we do that? How about making some posters to let people know the importance of protecting wild animals? That's a good idea. Let's do IT right now. Listen to the next question. You're really . good at taking photos. Uncle tom. Thanks, gina. Did you . take this picture of a running lion when you were in kenya last july? That's right. Did you take the picture of a monkey there too? No, I took that in india. I was at a market and I saw the playful monkey eating fruit. I can't believe you took this picture of a snake, weren't you afraid? No, I was excited. I took that picture in scotland when I was hiking. Ah and finally, ah this amazing elephant, you took that in a forest in india. I guess . I took that in a zoo in mexico. You're really good at taking photos, uncle tom. Thanks, gina. Did you take this . picture of a running lion when you were in kenya? july? That's right. Did you take the picture of a monkey there too? I took that in india. I was at a market and I saw the playful monkey eating fruit. I can't believe you took this picture of a snake, weren't you afraid? No, I was excited. I took that picture in scotland when I was hiking. Uh, and finally, eh, this amazing elephant, you took that in a forest in india. I guess . I took that in a zoo in mexico. Listen to the next . question. do you like animals? Susan? Yes, I do. What . animals do you like? I like elephants because they can help people Carry things. What animals do you like? him? I like dolphins, but my sister doesn't. Why do you like them? Because they are very smart. Then let's go to the new zoo to see . animals tomorrow. Okay, but where is the new zoo? It's on hoping road next . to the library. Do you like animals? Susan? Yes, I do. What . animals do you like? I like elephants because they can help people Carry things. What animals do you like? tim? I like dolphins, but my sister doesn't. Why do you like them? Because they are very smart. Then let's go to the new zoo to see . animals tomorrow. Okay, but where is the new zoo? It's on hoping road next to the library. Listen to the next . question. Can you . think of another animal helper? Dad. yes, emma, usually the horse helps us move around. Why can I do this? Because IT has a big and strong body to . Carry people. What else can horses do? In the old days, horses usually helped people with their farm work. They're very helpful animals. Yes. horses are also people's friends. They like to stay with people. Wow, that is really touching. We must be friendly to horses too. Can you . think of another animal helper? Dad. yes, emma, usually the horse helps us move around. Why can I do this? Because IT has a big and strong body . to Carry people. What else can horses do? In the old days, horses usually helped people with their farm work. They're very helpful animals. Yes. horses are also people's friends. They like to stay with people. Wow, that is really touching. We must be friendly to horses, too. 听力部分到此结束。 2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元测试（长沙专用） Unit 4·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ 试卷分为四个部分，共8页，61小题，时量100分钟，满分100分。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1．Why is the redwood famous? A．Because it’s the tallest. B．Because it’s the oldest. C．Because it’s the smallest. 2．Which animal does the girl think is the largest animal on land? A．The whale. B．The elephant. C．The horse. 3．Which animal does the man like best? A．Elephants. B．Pandas. C．Monkeys. 4．What does the boy think is the largest animal in the world? A．The blue whale. B．The tiger. C．The elephant. 5．Who planted the most trees yesterday? A．Linda. B．Alice. C．David. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What happened to Jane’s dog? A．It was hurt. B．It got sick. C．It was lost. 7．What’s the man’s advice? A．Giving the dog some food. B．Letting the dog have a good rest. C．Taking the dog to the pet hospital. 听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Who bought the folding fan for Susan? A．Her mother. B．Her aunt. C．Her cousin. 9．What does Susan think of folding fans with pandas? A．They’re easy to carry. B．They’re popular in China. C．They show Chinese culture. 听第八段材料，回答第10、11题。 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Whales. B．Their favorite animals. C．Many kinds of wild animals. 11．What will the speakers do to protect wild animals? A．Make some posters. B．Stop people catching wild animals. C．Ask people not to pollute the sea. 听第九段材料，回答第12至14题 12．What was the monkey doing when Uncle Tom took the picture? A．Running. B．Climbing. C．Eating. 13．How did Uncle Tom feel when he took the photo of the snake? A．Afraid. B．Excited. C．Surprised. 14．Where did Uncle Tom take the photo of the elephant? A．At a market. B．In a forest. C．In a zoo. 听第十段材料，回答第15至17题。 15．Who likes elephants? A．Susan. B．Tim C．Tim’s sister. 16．Why does Tim like dolphins? A．Because they are helpful.B．Because they are in the zoo. C．Because they are smart. 17．What are they doing next? A．Going to the library. B．Going to Heping Road. C．Keeping animals. 听第十一段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Teacher and student. 19．What did the horse usually do to help people in the old days? A．It carried food. B．It did farm work. C．It helped people move around. 20．How does Emma feel at last? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Touched. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Amanda: My favorite animals are chameleons. I like them because they can change colours. Lots of people think that chameleons change colours to match (相配) where they are. But that’s not right! Chameleons change colours when they’re scared or unhappy, or when they’re too cold or too hot. Chameleons have very long tongues (舌头). They can use their tongues to get their food easily. I think they’re interesting animals! Anna: I really love elephants because they are strong and clever. I love their large ears and long trunks. Elephants can pick up food and put it in their mouths with their trunks. I like watching elephants on TV and I love baby elephants best. They’re so lovely. But elephants are in great danger now. We must find out some ways to save them. Isabella: Dolphins are my favorite animals. I like them because they’re so clever and friendly. Some dolphins live in zoos and they can bring exciting shows to us, like jumping or playing with balls. 21．When do chameleons change colours? A．When they feel happy and warm. B．When they feel too cold or too hot. C．When they want to find some food. 22．How does Anna like elephants? A．Strong and clever. B．Clever but awful. C．Clever and friendly B Wild elephants live in forests and grasslands. They feed on grass, fruit and tree leaves. They can live up to 70 years. Elephants are social animals. They live in big family groups. The old female elephant leads the group. Sadly, elephants are in danger. Some people kill elephants for their tusks. Also, more land is used for farms, so elephants lose their homes. Governments and volunteers are working hard to protect them. We should never buy things made from elephant tusks. 23．What do elephants eat? A．Meat B．Plants C．Insects 24．Who leads elephant family groups? A．The strongest male elephant B．The oldest female elephant C．Young baby elephants 25．What makes elephants endangered? A．Cold weather B．Hunting and home loss C．Less grass 26．What is the writer’s advice? A．Keep elephants at home B．Stop buying tusk products C．Feed elephants every day C Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippo (河马). It is similar to a large hippo. But a pygmy hippo is much smaller. Moo Deng lives at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. She was born in July. Her name means “bouncy pork”. Her cheeks are pink. Her belly jiggles as she runs around her pen (棚). She nibbles on people’s knees. She is also an Internet superstar. Every move she makes is closely watched—whether she’s being sprayed with water, being carried by zookeepers, or simply lying on the ground. Why is Moo Deng so well-loved? Scientists say it is because humans are born to like cute babies, even baby hippos! Many baby animals usually have specific looks. They have big eyes and large foreheads. They have chubby bodies. These things make baby animals look innocent. That makes people want to protect them. Konrad Lorenz was a zoologist from Austria. He was the first one to think of this idea. He talked about it in 1943. He explained that cuteness makes babies hard to ignore. This is important for babies. They cannot live on their own. They need adults to look after them. Cuteness touches people’s hearts. When we see a cute baby, we want to cuddle (搂抱) it. We want to take care of it. This is how people feel when they see Moo Deng. Pygmy hippos are in trouble. People hunt them, and the forests they live in are being cut down. Today, there are only about 2,000 pygmy hippos living in the wild. They might disappear forever. But Moo Deng’s fame might help. People love Moo Deng. Hopefully they will learn to care about all pygmy hippos. 27．We can learn from Paragraph 1 that ________. A．Moo Deng is a large hippo B．Moo Deng is unfriendly to people C．Moo Deng lives at a zoo in Thailand 28．Which of the following explains the word “ignore” in Paragraph 3? A．Pay no attention to. B．Take good care of. C．Become friends with. 29．What can we infer about Moo Deng being popular online? A．It lets her hunt other animals. B．It may help wild pygmy hippos. C．It makes her hard to live in the zoo. 30．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To talk about zoo rules. B．To ask people to protect pygmy hippos. C．To teach how to take care of baby hippos. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 Do you know that many plants and animals are in danger? 31 But there are things we can do to help them. First, we can learn about endangered plants and animals. 32 Knowing about them is the first step to protecting them. Second, we can protect their homes. 33 We can also join clean-up activities to keep their living places clean. Third, we cannot buy products made from endangered animals or plants. 34 For example, we should not buy ivory products or fur coats made from wild animals. Finally, we can tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting these amazing living things. 35 Together, we can make a difference. A．Many of them are dying because their homes are being destroyed. B．The more people know, the more they will help. C．This will stop people from killing them for money. D．We can plant trees to give animals more places to live. E．We can read books or watch videos to learn about their habits. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Growing up in Sichuan, Li Rong likes exploring nature and wildlife. For this 36 , she chose to study wildlife conservation (保护) at college. In 2019, when Li learned the Shenshuping giant panda base needed keepers (饲养员), she believed it was time to 37 her dream. She asked for the job without a second thought. Now, Li works at the giant panda base. She finds the job both fun and 38 . “Although it’s tiring sometimes, it brings me 39 . Spending time with the pandas makes me feel great,” Li said. 40 pandas often takes much time and energy. Every day, Li needs to clean the pandas’ living space, prepare food, and 41 how each panda is doing. At first, Li 42 all pandas were similar. After becoming a keeper, she found that they are quite 43 from each other. Baby pandas are 44 and more playful than adult (成年的) pandas. Li must keep an eye on them. “Pandas are like my friends. 45 I talk with them, they always respond (回应),” Li said. For Li, the past six years are just the beginning. She will keep growing with her panda friends. * the Shenshuping giant panda base 神树坪大熊猫基地 36．A．problem B．victory C．reason 37．A．realize B．change C．forget 38．A．strange B．common C．meaningful 39．A．worries B．happiness C．luck 40．A．Taking care of B．Looking for C．Hanging out with 41．A．create B．decide C．record 42．A．thought B．reminded C．promised 43．A．alike B．different C．special 44．A．livelier B．quieter C．heavier 45．A．Until B．But C．When 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Plants are our friends, even the tiniest grass. It’s hard to imagine living without plants. Plants make our world more 46 (live). They play 47 important role in our world. They provide us with oxygen, food, and even materials like bamboo. We use these to make furniture, paper, and more. 48 plants, life on earth would be impossible. One fascinating process in plants is 49 (pollinate). Bees, butterflies, and even the wind help plants reproduce (繁殖) by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This is crucial (至关重要的) for the growth of fruits and seeds. In order 50 (live), plants also need protection from pests and harsh weather. Some plants have special ways to defend themselves, like thorns 51 bitter-tasting leaves. Plants are also of great 52 (important) in fighting climate change. They absorb 53 (ton) of carbon dioxide, a gas that contributes to global warming. By planting more trees and 54 (protect) forests, we can improve the climate and make a healthier planet. Plants are 55 (true) amazing. I’m disappointed that some of them are in danger. Let’s take action to protect them together for a better future! 第四部分 读写综合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Let’s read about some of these amazing animals. You probably know that the world’s fastest animal is the cheetah. Cheetahs can run at about 120 kilometres an hour. However, when they run, they spend more time in the air than on the ground. For this reason, they can only run at that speed for about 60 seconds. The largest animal in the world is the blue whale. Blue whales aren’t just the largest species (物种) right now. They are the largest animals that have ever existed (已经存在) on Earth. Blue whales are about 38 metres long, and they can weigh as much as 200 tons. Blue whales eat around four tons of food every day. Of course, the smartest animals in the world are humans. The second smartest animal is the chimpanzee (黑猩猩). Chimpanzees can make tools and build things. They can also solve problems. They can even use sign language for communication if taught (被教). Dolphins and parrots are also smart. Most people believe that tortoises live the longest. The oldest tortoise that we know turned 192 years old in 2024. However, some ocean animals live longer. Some koi, a kind of goldfish, can live for more than 200 years. There’s even a kind of jellyfish that can change its cells (细胞) and make them new again. This means that whenever the jellyfish gets old and weak, it can make itself young again! The nickname of this jellyfish is “immortal jellyfish”. 56．Why can cheetahs only run at their top speed for about 60 seconds? 57．What is the cleverest animal in the world? 58．What does the underlined word mean? 59．What other kinds of the most amazing animals or plants in the world do you know? Tell us. 60．Which animal is the second smartest in the world? 第二节 根据要求完成短文写作。 61．人和动物共同生活在这个美丽的地球上，互相影响，互相依存。 某英文报正在举办以“Saving Wild Animals”为主题的征文活动，请根据以下问题提示，写一篇英语短文投稿。 提示： 1. What danger do wild animals face? (at least 2 points) 2. Why do we have to protect wild animals? (at least 2 points) 3. As students, what action can we take to protect wild animals? (at least 3 points) 要求： 1. 包括提示中所有信息，并适当发挥； 2. 80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Saving Wild Animals Humans live together with wild animals on earth, but many of them are in danger. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $