Unit 3 Curious minds（单元分层自测·基础通关卷）英语新教材沪教版（五四学制）八年级上册

2026-2027学年八年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 3 Curious minds·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、试室号、座位号，再用2B铅笔把对应这两个号码的标号涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域的相应位置上；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、语法选择(本大题共 10题，每题2分，共20分) 请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡将对应选项涂黑。 The Power of Curiosity The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity. Curiosity can bring new discoveries. Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He had a deep curiosity 1 the nature of electricity. He did lots of research trying 2 it. Once, he flew a kite during a storm without realizing its danger. His curiosity led him 3 the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning. Curiosity can also make people 4 brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He showed such great interest in space that he invented a “flying chair”! Although he lost his life 5 he was testing this invention, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People 6 a lot from his courage since then, and have created much 7 ways to explore space. But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, 8 ancient Chinese scientist and inventor, was eager to know about the world: how did everything in the world move? He spent years 9 the sky and the earth. Finally, he drew China’s first star map, and invented the first earthquake detector. A curious man won’t discover a new world 10 he tries to know what is going on through a keyhole. Undoubtedly, curiosity is the key. 1．A．of B．about C．with 2．A．to understand B．understand C．understanding 3．A．inventing B．to invent C．invented 4．A．became B．becoming C．become 5．A．because B．if C．when 6．A．learnt B．have learnt C．was learning 7．A．safe B．safest C．safer 8．A．the B．a C．an 9．A．study B．studying C．studied 10．A．until B．when C．before 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．B 7．C 8．C 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕“好奇心的力量”展开，通过本杰明・富兰克林、万户、张衡的例子，阐述好奇心带来新发现、赋予人勇气、驱动人向目标前进等作用，强调好奇心是探索未知的关键。 【详解】1．句意：他对电的本质有着浓厚的好奇心。 of……的；about关于；with和……一起。根据固定搭配curiosity about...意为“对……的好奇心”。故选B。 2．句意：他做了很多研究试图理解它。 to understand动词不定式；understand动词原形；understanding动名词/现在分词。根据try to do sth.意为“试图做某事”。故选A。 3．句意：他的好奇心促使他发明了避雷针。 inventing动名词/现在分词；to invent动词不定式；invented过去式/过去分词。根据lead sb. to do sth.意为“促使某人做某事”。故选B。 4．句意：好奇心也能让人变得勇敢。 became过去式；becoming动名词/现在分词；become动词原形。根据make sb. do sth.意为“让某人做某事”，此处用动词原形。根据固定用法，故选C。 5．句意：虽然他在测试这项发明时失去了生命，但他的好奇心给了未来的探险家灵感。 because因为；if如果；when当……时候。此处表示“当测试发明时”，用when引导时间状语从句。故选C。 6．句意：从那以后，人们从他的勇气中学到了很多，并创造了更安全的太空探索方式。 learnt过去式；have learnt现在完成时；was learning过去进行时。根据“since then”是现在完成时的标志，结构为have/has+过去分词。故选B。 7．句意：从那以后，人们从他的勇气中学到了很多，并创造了更安全的太空探索方式。 safe原级；safest最高级；safer比较级。根据“much”修饰比较级，safe的比较级是safer。故选C。 8．句意：张衡，一位中国古代的科学家和发明家，渴望了解世界：世界上的一切是如何运动的？ the定冠词；a不定冠词，用于辅音音素开头；an不定冠词，用于元音音素开头。根据“ancient”是以元音音素开头的单词，不定冠词用an。故选C。 9．句意：他花了数年时间研究天地。 study动词原形；studying动名词/现在分词；studied过去式/过去分词。根据spend time doing sth.是固定用法，意为“花费时间做某事”。故选B。 10．句意：一个有好奇心的人直到试图通过钥匙孔了解发生了什么时，才会发现新世界。 until直到；when当……时候；before在……之前。根据固定搭配not...until...意为“直到……才……”。故选A。 二、选词填空(共5分) Choose the proper words or phrases in the box to complete the following passages. Each word or phrase can only be used once. (将下列单词填入空格，每个单词只能填一次） A．creativity   B．invented   C． extremely  D．curiosity  E. starts with   F. continuously “Impossible is nothing!” is an advertisement. It means to do something that seems impossible: something that is special and creative can be 11 easy. I like to watch LeBron James jump high into the air and see him move and twist (扭转) his body on the way to scoring a basket. When I watch LeBron, I see someone using his intelligence, skills and 12 . Someone taught him how to play basketball but no one taught him how to be special and creative. That was always inside of him. Being creative can be easy and it 13 two questions “Why?” and “Why not?” Charles Darwin asked, “Why is man the most successful animal?” and developed his theory of evolution (进化). Thomas Edison asked, “Why not turn electricity into light?” and 14 the light bulb. “Impossible is nothing!” means we can achieve anything by 15 asking questions. No special skills needed—just the courage to try. That’s the power of it. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．E 14．B 15．F 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，以“Impossible is nothing!”这一广告语为切入点，通过勒布朗·詹姆斯、达尔文和爱迪生的例子，阐述了创造力的来源——始于提问，并强调通过持续提问可以实现任何目标。 【详解】11．句意：那些特别且有创意的事情可以变得极其容易。空格修饰形容词“easy”，需用副词。选项中“extremely”意为“极其”，符合语境。 12．句意：我看到了一个运用自己的智力、技能和创造力的人。空格与“intelligence”“skills”并列，需用名词。结合上下文，勒布朗展现的是创造性的球技，“creativity”意为“创造力”，符合语境。 13．句意：有创造力可以很容易，它始于两个问题：“为什么？”和“为什么不？”空格后接名词“two questions”，需用动词短语。选项中“starts with”意为“以……开始”，符合句意。 14．句意：托马斯·爱迪生问“为什么不把电变成光？”，然后发明了电灯泡。空格与“asked”并列，需用过去式动词。选项中“invented”意为“发明”，爱迪生发明灯泡是常识。 15．句意：“没有不可能！”意味着我们可以通过持续提问来实现任何事情。介词“by”后接动名词短语，空格修饰“asking”，需用副词。选项中“continuously”意为“持续地”，符合语境。 三、按要求填写句子，补全对话（每题2分，共10分） A: I watched Professor Chen’s talk on curiosity yesterday. 16 (询问对方是否也看了演讲) B: Yes. It was fantastic. A: 17 (询问教授关于好奇心说了什么) B: He said curiosity helps our brains take in new information. A: Do you remember why preschoolers play with a new toy for a long time? B: 18 (解释学龄前儿童长时间玩新玩具的原因) A: That makes sense. I’m going to test how paper helicopters fall. B: 19 (询问对方打算如何进行实验) A: I’m going to change the length of their wings. B: 20 (对实验计划作出积极评价) A: Thanks! I’ll show you the results tomorrow. 【答案】16．Did you watch it too? 17．What did he say about curiosity? 18．Because they want to learn how the toy works. 19．How are you going to do the experiment? 20．That sounds great! 【导语】本文主要讲述了A和B两人围绕陈教授关于好奇心的演讲展开交流，谈及学龄前儿童的特点，并计划开展纸直升机的相关实验。 【详解】16．A提到昨天看了陈教授关于好奇心的演讲，B回答非常精彩及提示“询问对方是否也看了演讲”，说明此处应询问对方是否也观看了。故填“Did you watch it too?” 17．B回答“好奇心帮助我们的大脑吸收新信息”及提示“询问教授关于好奇心说了什么”，说明此处应询问教授的具体观点。故填“What did he say about curiosity?” 18．A提到记得为什么学龄前儿童玩新玩具玩很久吗？及提示“解释学龄前儿童长时间玩新玩具的原因”，说明此处应用Because回答原因，且需结合好奇心主题。故填“Because they want to learn how the toy works.” 19．A提到打算测试纸直升机如何落下及提示“询问对方打算如何进行实验”，说明此处应询问实验的具体操作方式。故填“How are you going to do the experiment?” 20．A提到打算改变它们翅膀的长度”及提示“对实验计划作出积极评价”，说明此处应表达赞同或鼓励，且后文A说了谢谢。故填“That sounds great!” 四、阅读理解 (共17分) A. (每题1分，共5分) 下面的材料A~F分别介绍了六位名人，请根据Lily，Ben，Maya，Jason，Emma五人对未来的向往，帮他们找出学习的对象。 21 Lily dreams of becoming a scientist and hopes to win a Nobel Prize one day for her research in chemistry. 22 Ben wants to be an inventor and artist, and he enjoys designing machines and drawing out ideas. 23 Maya wants to become a pilot and inspire young girls to follow their dreams. 24 Jason hopes to understand space and time by studying physics and the universe. 25 Emma wants to become a writer who creates plays and poems that move people. A．Qian Xuesen—A famous Chinese rocket scientist and engineer who played a key role in developing China’s missile and space programmes. His work helped advance space exploration and modern technology in China. B．Nikola Tesla—An inventor and electrical engineer known for his brilliant ideas in electricity, wireless communication, and machines that changed the way people live. He imagined many technologies that are still important today. C． Rosalind Franklin—A chemist and expert in X-ray crystallography whose detailed photographs helped scientists discover the double-helix structure of DNA, which is essential for understanding genetics and biology. D．Charlie Chaplin—A legendary actor and filmmaker famous for his silent movies that brought laughter and emotion to audiences worldwide. E. Valentina Tereshkova—The first woman to fly in space, a Soviet cosmonaut who became a symbol of bravery and hope for women in science and exploration worldwide. F. William Shakespeare—An English playwright and poet famous for his plays and poems that have shaped English literature and encouraged lots of writers. 【答案】21．C 22．B 23．E 24．A 25．F 【导语】本文是根据Lily、Ben、Maya、Jason、Emma五人对未来的向往，为他们匹配对应的学习名人。 21．根据“Lily dreams of becoming a scientist and hopes to win a Nobel Prize one day for her research in chemistry.”可知，Lily想成为化学家，C选项“Rosalind Franklin——一位化学家，也是X射线晶体学专家，她的详细照片帮助科学家发现了DNA的双螺旋结构，这对理解遗传学和生物学至关重要。”符合。故选C。 22．根据“Ben wants to be an inventor and artist, and he enjoys designing machines and drawing out ideas.”可知，Ben想成为发明家和艺术家，喜欢设计机器，B选项“Nikola Tesla——一位发明家和电气工程师，以其在电力、无线通信和改变人们生活方式的机器方面的杰出想法而闻名。他设想的许多技术至今仍很重要。”符合。故选B。 23．根据“Maya wants to become a pilot and inspire young girls to follow their dreams.”可知，Maya想成为飞行员并激励年轻女孩，E选项“Valentina Tereshkova——第一位进入太空的女性，苏联宇航员，她成为全球女性在科学和探索领域勇敢和希望的象征。”符合。故选E。 24．根据“Jason hopes to understand space and time by studying physics and the universe.”可知，Jason希望研究物理和宇宙、了解时空，A选项“Qian Xuesen——著名的中国火箭科学家和工程师，在发展中国导弹和太空项目中发挥了关键作用。他的工作帮助推动了中国的太空探索和现代技术。”符合。故选A。 25．根据“Emma wants to become a writer who creates plays and poems that move people.”可知，Emma想成为创作戏剧和诗歌的作家，F选项“William Shakespeare——英国剧作家和诗人，以其塑造了英国文学并激励了许多作家的戏剧和诗歌而闻名。”符合。故选F。 B.根据短文内容选择最恰当的答案。 (每题2分，共12分) Let’s Explore the Nature! Are you interested in animals and nature? Here comes your chance! You can take part in many interesting activities and meet with live animals. More information about the program is as follows: Age: children aged 8—16. Groups: There are two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 children. Program A Dates: 11th—13th July, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program B Dates: 9th—11th August, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members (非会员). How to do: Come to our center to get an application form (申请表) and hand it in before 8th July, 2026. Notes: We don’t provide free lunch because people have different tastes. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants. For more information about the item, please check our website: www.explorenature.com. If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (28370298). COME AND JOIN US NOW! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE! 26．Who can’t join the three-day summer program? A．A 6-year-old girl. B．An 8-year-old boy. C．A 10-year-old girl. D．A 14-year-old boy. 27．When will Program B start? A．July 11th. B．July 12th. C．August 9th. D．August 10th. 28．How much should one member and one non-member pay for the program? A．$480. B．$710. C．$730. D．$750. 29．Why doesn’t the center provide free lunch? A．Because there are many restaurants. B．Because people have different tastes. C．Because the lunch costs too much. D．Because they may bring lunch-boxes. 30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are three programs. B．We can only see animals in the program. C．More than 15 children are in each program. D．You can hand in the application form on 5th July, 2026. 31．Suppose you are making a plan to take part in the item. You have questions about the transport, you can ____. A．visit it in person B．write a personal letter C．make a phone call to 28370298 D．check the website 【答案】26．A 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．D 31．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了面向8-16岁儿童的探索自然活动项目，包括项目日期、时间、费用、申请方式及注意事项等具体信息。 26．细节理解题。根据“Age: children aged 8—16.”可知，6岁孩子不符合年龄条件。故选A。 27．细节理解题。根据“Dates: 9th-11th August, 2026”可知，项目B的开始时间为8月9日。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据“Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members (非会员)”可知，一名会员和一名非会员需支付480美元。故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据“We don’t provide free lunch because people have different tastes.”可知，中心不提供免费午餐，因为人们口味不同。故选B。 30．推理判断题。根据“hand it in before 8th July, 2026”可知，7月5日早于截止日期，可以提交申请书。故选D。 31．细节理解题。根据“If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (28370298).”可知，对行程有疑问应通过电话咨询。故选C。 五、完形填空(共9分) Throughout history, curiosity has been the driving force behind some of the most important 32 . Take Galileo, for example. As a young man, he was curious about the stars and planets. While others believed the Earth was the center of the universe, Galileo 33 if that was true. He built a telescope to observe the sky and found that the Earth orbits the sun—a discovery that revolutionized science. Another example is Marie Curie, who was curious about unknown elements. She spent years studying radioactive materials, even when many people thought it was a waste of time. Her curiosity 34 the discovery of radium, which has helped save millions of lives through cancer treatment. Curiosity isn’t just for famous scientists. It’s part of everyday life. A teacher in a small village noticed her students were curious about plants. Instead of just telling them facts, she encouraged them to grow their own. The students began asking questions: Why do some plants need more water? How do they make food? Through 35 , they learned more than any textbook could teach. 36 , research shows that curious people are more successful in life. They’re better at solving problems and adapting to new situations. This is because curiosity makes the brain more 37 and ready to learn. When we’re curious, we pay more attention and remember information better. So, the next time you wonder “why” or “how,” don’t ignore it. Follow your curiosity—it might just lead you to something amazing. 32．A．achievements B．invitations C．advantages D．journeys 33．A．agreed B．wondered C．complained D．warned 34．A．led to B．connected to C．belonged to D．sent to 35．A．rating B．treating C．exploring D．recording 36．A．In conclusion B．However C．Therefore D．In fact 37．A．vivid B．precious C．active D．square 【答案】32．A 33．B 34．A 35．C 36．D 37．C 【导语】本文通过伽利略、居里夫人以及乡村教师的例子，阐述了好奇心在人类重大成就、科学发现和日常学习中的推动作用。 32．句意：纵观历史，好奇心一直是一些最重要成就背后的驱动力。 achievements成就；invitations邀请；advantages优势；journeys旅程。后文举例“Take Galileo, for example…a discovery that revolutionized science”和“Marie Curie…the discovery of radium”，这些都是人类历史上的重要成就。故选A。 33．句意：当其他人都认为地球是宇宙的中心时，伽利略想知道这是否是真的。 agreed同意；wondered想知道；complained抱怨；warned 警告。根据前文“he was curious about the stars and planets”，以及后文他“built a telescope to observe the sky”的行动，可知他并不认同他人的观点，而是想知道真相。故选B。 34．句意：她的好奇心促成了镭的发现，这种元素通过癌症治疗帮助拯救了数百万人的生命。 led to促成，导致；connected to连接到；belonged to属于；sent to发送到。前文提到“she was curious about unknown elements. She spent years studying radioactive materials”，正是这种好奇心驱使她坚持研究，最终促成了镭的发现。故选A。 35．句意：通过探索，他们学到了比任何教科书都多的知识。 rating评级；treating对待；exploring探索；recording记录。前文描述学生“grew their own”植物，并提出“Why do some plants need more water? How do they make food?”等问题，这些都是主动探索的行为。故选C。 36．句意：事实上，研究表明，好奇心强的人在生活中更成功。 In conclusion总之；However然而；Therefore因此；In fact事实上。前文指出“Curiosity isn’t just for famous scientists. It’s part of everyday life”，此处用“事实上”引出研究结果，进一步佐证好奇心的普遍作用，与前文形成递进，因此In fact最恰当。故选D。 37．句意：这是因为好奇心让大脑更活跃，并准备好学习。 vivid生动的；precious珍贵的；active活跃的；square平方的。后文提到“When we’re curious, we pay more attention and remember information better”，说明好奇心能让大脑更活跃，从而提升注意力和记忆力。故选C。 六、任务型阅读(共18分) Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) One day, while his mother was out hunting, the gray cub (幼兽) found the way out of the cave. At first, he was afraid. But the need to know and understand was greater than his fear, so he went out curiously. He soon learned that the floor of the world was not flat like the floor of the cave. And he fell, screaming in fear. But he soon sat up, and started walking and looking around him. He met a squirrel (松鼠) and a woodpecker (啄木鸟). Both of them moved away from him. So he learned that the world had things that stayed in one place, and other things that moved. He had beginner’s luck when he fell into a ptarmigan’s (雷鸟) nest. In the nest were seven chickens. He realized this was meat, like his mother gave him. So he ate them all. As he walked away from the nest, the mother ptarmigan attacked him. He fought back, biting her wing with his small teeth. He was excited and happy. He was fighting for meat, fighting to kill. It was what wolves did. He learned another important lesson. Then he left the ptarmigan free and rested. As he watched her, something rushed down from above him, picked up the ptarmigan and flew back up into the sky. It was an eagle. He was learning. Live things were meat, but if they were big enough, live things could also hurt. It was better to eat small live things. Later something small jumped in front of him. It was a young weasel (鼬鼠). It made strange noises, and soon the mother weasel appeared. She jumped at his neck and bit him with sharp teeth. She wasn’t big, but he didn’t know how dangerous weasels were. Suddenly she jumped, and bit into his throat. He tried to fight, but the weasel held on. The cub was sure to die, but luckily his mother, the she-wolf, heard his frightened calls and came to save him. Task 1:Answer the questions. 38．What animal is the gray cub? 39．How many lessons did the gray cub learn in the story? 40．What does the underlined phrase “beginner’s luck” mean in paragraph 3? 41．The gray cub didn’t know how dangerous weasels were, did he? 42．What advice can you give to the gray cub about exploring the unknown world?   Task 2: 43．Add an ending to the story in about 30 words. 【答案】38．A wolf. 39．Four. 40．新手的好运气 41．No, he didn’t. 42．I suggest that gray cubs should be careful when exploring the unknown world, and don’t take risks easily. Because the unknown world is full of all kinds of unknown dangers and challenges. 43．After the rescue, the gray cub learned to be more cautious and not to take unnecessary risks. He continued to explore the world with his mother’s guidance and became a brave and smart wolf. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一只灰色幼狼在母亲外出狩猎时独自探索世界，并从中学习到多个重要教训的故事。 【详解】38．根据“He was fighting for meat, fighting to kill. It was what wolves did.”可知，灰色幼兽是狼。故填A wolf. 39．根据“He soon learned that the floor of the world was not flat like the floor of the cave.”、“So he learned that the world had things that stayed in one place, and other things that moved.”、“He learned another important lesson.”以及“He was learning. Live things were meat, but if they were big enough, live things could also hurt.”可知，灰色幼狼共学习了四个教训。故填Four. 40．根据“He had beginner’s luck when he fell into a ptarmigan’s nest.”以及“In the nest were seven chickens. He realized this was meat, like his mother gave him. So he ate them all.”可知，当他掉进雷鸟巢时，他有新手的好运，“beginner’s luck”意为“新手的好运气”。故填：新手的好运气。 41．根据“He didn’t know how dangerous weasels were.”可知，灰色幼狼确实不了解鼬鼠的危险性。故填No, he didn’t. 42．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I suggest that gray cubs should be careful when exploring the unknown world, and don’t take risks easily. Because the unknown world is full of all kinds of unknown dangers and challenges. 43．根据故事发展逻辑，灰色幼狼学会了更加谨慎，不再去冒不必要的险，在母亲的教导下，它继续探索世界，最终成长为一只勇敢且聪明的狼。故填After the rescue, the gray cub learned to be more cautious and not to take unnecessary risks. He continued to explore the world with his mother’s guidance and became a brave and smart wolf. 七、书面表达(共21分) 44．Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “My experience of being curious”. （以“我的一次好奇经历”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格） Suggested questions: ● What were you curious about? ● What did you do/see/hear or what happened? ● How did you feel and what do you think of it? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文 My Experience of Being Curious Last summer, I found an old locked box in my grandmother’s attic. I was deeply curious about what was inside. I asked my grandmother about it, and her eyes lit up as she handed me a small key. When I opened the box, I discovered stacks of black-and-white photos, letters, and a delicate handmade bracelet. I saw my grandmother as a young woman, smiling with friends I had never met. I heard stories of her youth—her dreams, her adventures, and how she met my grandfather. I felt a warm connection to the past and a deeper love for my grandmother. That experience taught me that curiosity can open doors to hidden stories and bring generations closer together. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇记叙文，是一篇话题作文； ②时态：时态主要为“一般过去时”； ③提示：围绕“好奇心的经历”展开，讲述去年夏天在奶奶阁楼发现旧盒子并探寻其中秘密的过程，以及由此获得的感悟，注意字数要求。 [写作步骤] 第一步，交代时间和地点，讲述在奶奶阁楼发现带锁旧盒子并产生好奇心的起因； 第二步，描述向奶奶询问钥匙、打开盒子看到的物品，以及奶奶讲述的青春故事； 第三步，总结这次经历带来的感受和感悟，点明好奇心的意义。 [亮点词汇] ①be curious about对……感到好奇 ②light up（眼睛）亮起来 ③stacks of一堆堆的 [高分句型] ①I asked my grandmother about it, and her eyes lit up as she handed me a small key.（as引导的时间状语从句） ②That experience taught me that curiosity can open doors to hidden stories and bring generations closer together.（that引导的宾语从句） 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 / 14 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 3 Curious minds·基础通关 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．B 7．C 8．C 9．B 10．A 11．C 12．A 13．E 14．B 15．F 16．Did you watch it too? 17．What did he say about curiosity? 18．Because they want to learn how the toy works. 19．How are you going to do the experiment? 20．That sounds great! 21．C 22．B 23．E 24．A 25．F 26．A 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．D 31．C 32．A 33．B 34．A 35．C 36．D 37．C 38．A wolf. 39．Four. 40．新手的好运气 41．No, he didn’t. 42．I suggest that gray cubs should be careful when exploring the unknown world, and don’t take risks easily. Because the unknown world is full of all kinds of unknown dangers and challenges. 43．After the rescue, the gray cub learned to be more cautious and not to take unnecessary risks. He continued to explore the world with his mother’s guidance and became a brave and smart wolf. 44． 例文 My Experience of Being Curious Last summer, I found an old locked box in my grandmother’s attic. I was deeply curious about what was inside. I asked my grandmother about it, and her eyes lit up as she handed me a small key. When I opened the box, I discovered stacks of black-and-white photos, letters, and a delicate handmade bracelet. I saw my grandmother as a young woman, smiling with friends I had never met. I heard stories of her youth—her dreams, her adventures, and how she met my grandfather. I felt a warm connection to the past and a deeper love for my grandmother. That experience taught me that curiosity can open doors to hidden stories and bring generations closer together. 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 $………………○………………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 3 Curious minds·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、试室号、座位号，再用2B铅笔把对应这两个号码的标号涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域的相应位置上；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、语法选择(本大题共 10题，每题2分，共20分) 请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡将对应选项涂黑。 The Power of Curiosity The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity. Curiosity can bring new discoveries. Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He had a deep curiosity 1 the nature of electricity. He did lots of research trying 2 it. Once, he flew a kite during a storm without realizing its danger. His curiosity led him 3 the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning. Curiosity can also make people 4 brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He showed such great interest in space that he invented a “flying chair”! Although he lost his life 5 he was testing this invention, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People 6 a lot from his courage since then, and have created much 7 ways to explore space. But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, 8 ancient Chinese scientist and inventor, was eager to know about the world: how did everything in the world move? He spent years 9 the sky and the earth. Finally, he drew China’s first star map, and invented the first earthquake detector. A curious man won’t discover a new world 10 he tries to know what is going on through a keyhole. Undoubtedly, curiosity is the key. 1．A．of B．about C．with 2．A．to understand B．understand C．understanding 3．A．inventing B．to invent C．invented 4．A．became B．becoming C．become 5．A．because B．if C．when 6．A．learnt B．have learnt C．was learning 7．A．safe B．safest C．safer 8．A．the B．a C．an 9．A．study B．studying C．studied 10．A．until B．when C．before 二、选词填空(共5分) Choose the proper words or phrases in the box to complete the following passages. Each word or phrase can only be used once. (将下列单词填入空格，每个单词只能填一次） A．creativity   B．invented   C． extremely  D．curiosity  E. starts with   F. continuously “Impossible is nothing!” is an advertisement. It means to do something that seems impossible: something that is special and creative can be 11 easy. I like to watch LeBron James jump high into the air and see him move and twist (扭转) his body on the way to scoring a basket. When I watch LeBron, I see someone using his intelligence, skills and 12 . Someone taught him how to play basketball but no one taught him how to be special and creative. That was always inside of him. Being creative can be easy and it 13 two questions “Why?” and “Why not?” Charles Darwin asked, “Why is man the most successful animal?” and developed his theory of evolution (进化). Thomas Edison asked, “Why not turn electricity into light?” and 14 the light bulb. “Impossible is nothing!” means we can achieve anything by 15 asking questions. No special skills needed—just the courage to try. That’s the power of it. 三、按要求填写句子，补全对话（每题2分，共10分） A: I watched Professor Chen’s talk on curiosity yesterday. 16 (询问对方是否也看了演讲) B: Yes. It was fantastic. A: 17 (询问教授关于好奇心说了什么) B: He said curiosity helps our brains take in new information. A: Do you remember why preschoolers play with a new toy for a long time? B: 18 (解释学龄前儿童长时间玩新玩具的原因) A: That makes sense. I’m going to test how paper helicopters fall. B: 19 (询问对方打算如何进行实验) A: I’m going to change the length of their wings. B: 20 (对实验计划作出积极评价) A: Thanks! I’ll show you the results tomorrow. 四、阅读理解 (共17分) A. (每题1分，共5分) 下面的材料A~F分别介绍了六位名人，请根据Lily，Ben，Maya，Jason，Emma五人对未来的向往，帮他们找出学习的对象。 21 Lily dreams of becoming a scientist and hopes to win a Nobel Prize one day for her research in chemistry. 22 Ben wants to be an inventor and artist, and he enjoys designing machines and drawing out ideas. 23 Maya wants to become a pilot and inspire young girls to follow their dreams. 24 Jason hopes to understand space and time by studying physics and the universe. 25 Emma wants to become a writer who creates plays and poems that move people. A．Qian Xuesen—A famous Chinese rocket scientist and engineer who played a key role in developing China’s missile and space programmes. His work helped advance space exploration and modern technology in China. B．Nikola Tesla—An inventor and electrical engineer known for his brilliant ideas in electricity, wireless communication, and machines that changed the way people live. He imagined many technologies that are still important today. C． Rosalind Franklin—A chemist and expert in X-ray crystallography whose detailed photographs helped scientists discover the double-helix structure of DNA, which is essential for understanding genetics and biology. D．Charlie Chaplin—A legendary actor and filmmaker famous for his silent movies that brought laughter and emotion to audiences worldwide. E. Valentina Tereshkova—The first woman to fly in space, a Soviet cosmonaut who became a symbol of bravery and hope for women in science and exploration worldwide. F. William Shakespeare—An English playwright and poet famous for his plays and poems that have shaped English literature and encouraged lots of writers. B.根据短文内容选择最恰当的答案。 (每题2分，共12分) Let’s Explore the Nature! Are you interested in animals and nature? Here comes your chance! You can take part in many interesting activities and meet with live animals. More information about the program is as follows: Age: children aged 8—16. Groups: There are two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 children. Program A Dates: 11th—13th July, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program B Dates: 9th—11th August, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members (非会员). How to do: Come to our center to get an application form (申请表) and hand it in before 8th July, 2026. Notes: We don’t provide free lunch because people have different tastes. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants. For more information about the item, please check our website: www.explorenature.com. If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (28370298). COME AND JOIN US NOW! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE! 26．Who can’t join the three-day summer program? A．A 6-year-old girl. B．An 8-year-old boy. C．A 10-year-old girl. D．A 14-year-old boy. 27．When will Program B start? A．July 11th. B．July 12th. C．August 9th. D．August 10th. 28．How much should one member and one non-member pay for the program? A．$480. B．$710. C．$730. D．$750. 29．Why doesn’t the center provide free lunch? A．Because there are many restaurants. B．Because people have different tastes. C．Because the lunch costs too much. D．Because they may bring lunch-boxes. 30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are three programs. B．We can only see animals in the program. C．More than 15 children are in each program. D．You can hand in the application form on 5th July, 2026. 31．Suppose you are making a plan to take part in the item. You have questions about the transport, you can ____. A．visit it in person B．write a personal letter C．make a phone call to 28370298 D．check the website 五、完形填空(共9分) Throughout history, curiosity has been the driving force behind some of the most important 32 . Take Galileo, for example. As a young man, he was curious about the stars and planets. While others believed the Earth was the center of the universe, Galileo 33 if that was true. He built a telescope to observe the sky and found that the Earth orbits the sun—a discovery that revolutionized science. Another example is Marie Curie, who was curious about unknown elements. She spent years studying radioactive materials, even when many people thought it was a waste of time. Her curiosity 34 the discovery of radium, which has helped save millions of lives through cancer treatment. Curiosity isn’t just for famous scientists. It’s part of everyday life. A teacher in a small village noticed her students were curious about plants. Instead of just telling them facts, she encouraged them to grow their own. The students began asking questions: Why do some plants need more water? How do they make food? Through 35 , they learned more than any textbook could teach. 36 , research shows that curious people are more successful in life. They’re better at solving problems and adapting to new situations. This is because curiosity makes the brain more 37 and ready to learn. When we’re curious, we pay more attention and remember information better. So, the next time you wonder “why” or “how,” don’t ignore it. Follow your curiosity—it might just lead you to something amazing. 32．A．achievements B．invitations C．advantages D．journeys 33．A．agreed B．wondered C．complained D．warned 34．A．led to B．connected to C．belonged to D．sent to 35．A．rating B．treating C．exploring D．recording 36．A．In conclusion B．However C．Therefore D．In fact 37．A．vivid B．precious C．active D．square 六、任务型阅读(共18分) Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) One day, while his mother was out hunting, the gray cub (幼兽) found the way out of the cave. At first, he was afraid. But the need to know and understand was greater than his fear, so he went out curiously. He soon learned that the floor of the world was not flat like the floor of the cave. And he fell, screaming in fear. But he soon sat up, and started walking and looking around him. He met a squirrel (松鼠) and a woodpecker (啄木鸟). Both of them moved away from him. So he learned that the world had things that stayed in one place, and other things that moved. He had beginner’s luck when he fell into a ptarmigan’s (雷鸟) nest. In the nest were seven chickens. He realized this was meat, like his mother gave him. So he ate them all. As he walked away from the nest, the mother ptarmigan attacked him. He fought back, biting her wing with his small teeth. He was excited and happy. He was fighting for meat, fighting to kill. It was what wolves did. He learned another important lesson. Then he left the ptarmigan free and rested. As he watched her, something rushed down from above him, picked up the ptarmigan and flew back up into the sky. It was an eagle. He was learning. Live things were meat, but if they were big enough, live things could also hurt. It was better to eat small live things. Later something small jumped in front of him. It was a young weasel (鼬鼠). It made strange noises, and soon the mother weasel appeared. She jumped at his neck and bit him with sharp teeth. She wasn’t big, but he didn’t know how dangerous weasels were. Suddenly she jumped, and bit into his throat. He tried to fight, but the weasel held on. The cub was sure to die, but luckily his mother, the she-wolf, heard his frightened calls and came to save him. Task 1:Answer the questions. 38．What animal is the gray cub? 39．How many lessons did the gray cub learn in the story? 40．What does the underlined phrase “beginner’s luck” mean in paragraph 3? 41．The gray cub didn’t know how dangerous weasels were, did he? 42．What advice can you give to the gray cub about exploring the unknown world?   Task 2: 43．Add an ending to the story in about 30 words. 七、书面表达(共21分) 44．Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “My experience of being curious”. （以“我的一次好奇经历”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格） Suggested questions: ● What were you curious about? ● What did you do/see/hear or what happened? ● How did you feel and what do you think of it? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 3 Curious minds·基础通关 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、试室号、座位号，再用2B铅笔把对应这两个号码的标号涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域的相应位置上；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、语法选择(本大题共 10题，每题2分，共20分) 请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡将对应选项涂黑。 The Power of Curiosity The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity. Curiosity can bring new discoveries. Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He had a deep curiosity 1 the nature of electricity. He did lots of research trying 2 it. Once, he flew a kite during a storm without realizing its danger. His curiosity led him 3 the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning. Curiosity can also make people 4 brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He showed such great interest in space that he invented a “flying chair”! Although he lost his life 5 he was testing this invention, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People 6 a lot from his courage since then, and have created much 7 ways to explore space. But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, 8 ancient Chinese scientist and inventor, was eager to know about the world: how did everything in the world move? He spent years 9 the sky and the earth. Finally, he drew China’s first star map, and invented the first earthquake detector. A curious man won’t discover a new world 10 he tries to know what is going on through a keyhole. Undoubtedly, curiosity is the key. 1．A．of B．about C．with 2．A．to understand B．understand C．understanding 3．A．inventing B．to invent C．invented 4．A．became B．becoming C．become 5．A．because B．if C．when 6．A．learnt B．have learnt C．was learning 7．A．safe B．safest C．safer 8．A．the B．a C．an 9．A．study B．studying C．studied 10．A．until B．when C．before 二、选词填空(共5分) Choose the proper words or phrases in the box to complete the following passages. Each word or phrase can only be used once. (将下列单词填入空格，每个单词只能填一次） A．creativity   B．invented   C． extremely  D．curiosity  E. starts with   F. continuously “Impossible is nothing!” is an advertisement. It means to do something that seems impossible: something that is special and creative can be 11 easy. I like to watch LeBron James jump high into the air and see him move and twist (扭转) his body on the way to scoring a basket. When I watch LeBron, I see someone using his intelligence, skills and 12 . Someone taught him how to play basketball but no one taught him how to be special and creative. That was always inside of him. Being creative can be easy and it 13 two questions “Why?” and “Why not?” Charles Darwin asked, “Why is man the most successful animal?” and developed his theory of evolution (进化). Thomas Edison asked, “Why not turn electricity into light?” and 14 the light bulb. “Impossible is nothing!” means we can achieve anything by 15 asking questions. No special skills needed—just the courage to try. That’s the power of it. 三、按要求填写句子，补全对话（每题2分，共10分） A: I watched Professor Chen’s talk on curiosity yesterday. 16 (询问对方是否也看了演讲) B: Yes. It was fantastic. A: 17 (询问教授关于好奇心说了什么) B: He said curiosity helps our brains take in new information. A: Do you remember why preschoolers play with a new toy for a long time? B: 18 (解释学龄前儿童长时间玩新玩具的原因) A: That makes sense. I’m going to test how paper helicopters fall. B: 19 (询问对方打算如何进行实验) A: I’m going to change the length of their wings. B: 20 (对实验计划作出积极评价) A: Thanks! I’ll show you the results tomorrow. 四、阅读理解 (共17分) A. (每题1分，共5分) 下面的材料A~F分别介绍了六位名人，请根据Lily，Ben，Maya，Jason，Emma五人对未来的向往，帮他们找出学习的对象。 21 Lily dreams of becoming a scientist and hopes to win a Nobel Prize one day for her research in chemistry. 22 Ben wants to be an inventor and artist, and he enjoys designing machines and drawing out ideas. 23 Maya wants to become a pilot and inspire young girls to follow their dreams. 24 Jason hopes to understand space and time by studying physics and the universe. 25 Emma wants to become a writer who creates plays and poems that move people. A．Qian Xuesen—A famous Chinese rocket scientist and engineer who played a key role in developing China’s missile and space programmes. His work helped advance space exploration and modern technology in China. B．Nikola Tesla—An inventor and electrical engineer known for his brilliant ideas in electricity, wireless communication, and machines that changed the way people live. He imagined many technologies that are still important today. C． Rosalind Franklin—A chemist and expert in X-ray crystallography whose detailed photographs helped scientists discover the double-helix structure of DNA, which is essential for understanding genetics and biology. D．Charlie Chaplin—A legendary actor and filmmaker famous for his silent movies that brought laughter and emotion to audiences worldwide. E. Valentina Tereshkova—The first woman to fly in space, a Soviet cosmonaut who became a symbol of bravery and hope for women in science and exploration worldwide. F. William Shakespeare—An English playwright and poet famous for his plays and poems that have shaped English literature and encouraged lots of writers. B.根据短文内容选择最恰当的答案。 (每题2分，共12分) Let’s Explore the Nature! Are you interested in animals and nature? Here comes your chance! You can take part in many interesting activities and meet with live animals. More information about the program is as follows: Age: children aged 8—16. Groups: There are two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 children. Program A Dates: 11th—13th July, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program B Dates: 9th—11th August, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members (非会员). How to do: Come to our center to get an application form (申请表) and hand it in before 8th July, 2026. Notes: We don’t provide free lunch because people have different tastes. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants. For more information about the item, please check our website: www.explorenature.com. If you have any questions about your journey, please call us (28370298). COME AND JOIN US NOW! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE! 26．Who can’t join the three-day summer program? A．A 6-year-old girl. B．An 8-year-old boy. C．A 10-year-old girl. D．A 14-year-old boy. 27．When will Program B start? A．July 11th. B．July 12th. C．August 9th. D．August 10th. 28．How much should one member and one non-member pay for the program? A．$480. B．$710. C．$730. D．$750. 29．Why doesn’t the center provide free lunch? A．Because there are many restaurants. B．Because people have different tastes. C．Because the lunch costs too much. D．Because they may bring lunch-boxes. 30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are three programs. B．We can only see animals in the program. C．More than 15 children are in each program. D．You can hand in the application form on 5th July, 2026. 31．Suppose you are making a plan to take part in the item. You have questions about the transport, you can ____. A．visit it in person B．write a personal letter C．make a phone call to 28370298 D．check the website 五、完形填空(共9分) Throughout history, curiosity has been the driving force behind some of the most important 32 . Take Galileo, for example. As a young man, he was curious about the stars and planets. While others believed the Earth was the center of the universe, Galileo 33 if that was true. He built a telescope to observe the sky and found that the Earth orbits the sun—a discovery that revolutionized science. Another example is Marie Curie, who was curious about unknown elements. She spent years studying radioactive materials, even when many people thought it was a waste of time. Her curiosity 34 the discovery of radium, which has helped save millions of lives through cancer treatment. Curiosity isn’t just for famous scientists. It’s part of everyday life. A teacher in a small village noticed her students were curious about plants. Instead of just telling them facts, she encouraged them to grow their own. The students began asking questions: Why do some plants need more water? How do they make food? Through 35 , they learned more than any textbook could teach. 36 , research shows that curious people are more successful in life. They’re better at solving problems and adapting to new situations. This is because curiosity makes the brain more 37 and ready to learn. When we’re curious, we pay more attention and remember information better. So, the next time you wonder “why” or “how,” don’t ignore it. Follow your curiosity—it might just lead you to something amazing. 32．A．achievements B．invitations C．advantages D．journeys 33．A．agreed B．wondered C．complained D．warned 34．A．led to B．connected to C．belonged to D．sent to 35．A．rating B．treating C．exploring D．recording 36．A．In conclusion B．However C．Therefore D．In fact 37．A．vivid B．precious C．active D．square 六、任务型阅读(共18分) Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) One day, while his mother was out hunting, the gray cub (幼兽) found the way out of the cave. At first, he was afraid. But the need to know and understand was greater than his fear, so he went out curiously. He soon learned that the floor of the world was not flat like the floor of the cave. And he fell, screaming in fear. But he soon sat up, and started walking and looking around him. He met a squirrel (松鼠) and a woodpecker (啄木鸟). Both of them moved away from him. So he learned that the world had things that stayed in one place, and other things that moved. He had beginner’s luck when he fell into a ptarmigan’s (雷鸟) nest. In the nest were seven chickens. He realized this was meat, like his mother gave him. So he ate them all. As he walked away from the nest, the mother ptarmigan attacked him. He fought back, biting her wing with his small teeth. He was excited and happy. He was fighting for meat, fighting to kill. It was what wolves did. He learned another important lesson. Then he left the ptarmigan free and rested. As he watched her, something rushed down from above him, picked up the ptarmigan and flew back up into the sky. It was an eagle. He was learning. Live things were meat, but if they were big enough, live things could also hurt. It was better to eat small live things. Later something small jumped in front of him. It was a young weasel (鼬鼠). It made strange noises, and soon the mother weasel appeared. She jumped at his neck and bit him with sharp teeth. She wasn’t big, but he didn’t know how dangerous weasels were. Suddenly she jumped, and bit into his throat. He tried to fight, but the weasel held on. The cub was sure to die, but luckily his mother, the she-wolf, heard his frightened calls and came to save him. Task 1:Answer the questions. 38．What animal is the gray cub? 39．How many lessons did the gray cub learn in the story? 40．What does the underlined phrase “beginner’s luck” mean in paragraph 3? 41．The gray cub didn’t know how dangerous weasels were, did he? 42．What advice can you give to the gray cub about exploring the unknown world?   Task 2: 43．Add an ending to the story in about 30 words. 七、书面表达(共21分) 44．Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “My experience of being curious”. （以“我的一次好奇经历”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格） Suggested questions: ● What were you curious about? ● What did you do/see/hear or what happened? ● How did you feel and what do you think of it? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $