Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 单元复习系列任务型阅读专项训练 2026-2027学年人教版英语八年级上册

八年级英语上册 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals

单元复习系列任务型阅读专项训练

 

试题设计说明：

前5篇（基础篇） ：词数180–200，3-4道细节题+1-2道推理/概括题

后5篇（提升篇） ：词数200–220，2-3道细节题+2-3道推理/概括/观点题

每篇生词≤3个，标注词义

问题答案字数：细节题≤10词，概括/观点题≤15-20词

 

 

Passage 1 （词数：188）

热点导读： 2026年3月，大熊猫国家公园发布最新监测数据：野生大熊猫数量已增至1864只，栖息地面积扩大了近20%。从濒危到易危，大熊猫的保护故事，是中国生态文明建设的一张亮丽名片。

阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题（本题共5个小题，每小题2分，共10分）

The Symbol of Wildlife Protection

The giant panda is one of the most beloved animals in the world. With its black-and-white fur and round face, it has become a symbol of wildlife protection. In March 2026, the Giant Panda National Park released new data showing that the wild panda population had increased to 1,864, and their habitat had expanded by nearly 20%.

Why are pandas so important? First, they are an “umbrella species.” When we protect pandas and their habitat, we also protect many other plants and animals that live in the same area. Second, pandas are a symbol of China’s efforts to protect nature. Their recovery shows that conservation

works.

However, pandas still face challenges. Climate change and human activities continue to threaten their bamboo forests. Scientists are working hard to find better ways to protect them.

As a researcher said, “Pandas are not just cute animals. They are a reminder that we share this planet with other living beings. Protecting them means protecting ourselves.”

Questions:

1. What did the March 2026 data show about giant pandas?

                                                               

2. Why are pandas called an “umbrella species”?

                                                               

3. What challenges do pandas still face?

                                                               

4. What did the researcher say about pandas?

                                                               

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

                                                               

 

Passage 2 （词数：190）

热点导读： 2026年4月，永乐某地首次发现世界极危鸟类—勺嘴鹬，这一发现引起国际鸟类保护组织的高度关注。这种全球仅存不足500只的小鸟，对栖息地环境要求极高，被科学家称为“滨海湿地的活指标”。

阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题（本题共5个小题，每小题2分，共10分）

The Rarest Bird in the World

In April 2026, a group of birdwatchers in Jiangsu Province made an exciting discovery. They found a spoon-billed sandpiper — one of the rarest birds in the world. This small bird is so rare that there are fewer than 500 left in the world. It is called the “living indicator” of coastal wetlands.

The spoon-billed sandpiper is special for several reasons. First, it is extremely picky about its habitat. It only lives in coastal wetlands with specific conditions. Second, it has a unique spoon-shaped beak that it uses to catch small fish and insects. Third, its population has dropped sharply because of habitat loss and climate change.

This discovery excited scientists and bird lovers around the world. It shows that with better protection, even the rarest animals have a chance to survive. Local governments are now working to protect the wetlands where the bird was found.

As one birdwatcher said, “Every time we find a spoon-billed sandpiper, it gives us hope. It means we are doing something right.”

Questions:

1. What bird was discovered in Jiangsu in April 2026?

                                                               

2. How many spoon-billed sandpipers are left in the world?

                                                               

3. Why is the spoon-billed sandpiper’s beak special?

                                                               

4. Why did the bird’s population drop?

                                                               

5. What does finding a spoon-billed sandpiper mean to birdwatchers?