Unit 4 Understanding ideas 学情自测卷2026-2027学年外研版英语八年级下册

**基本信息** 本练习通过基础-提升-综合三层设计，实现从词汇语法到语篇应用的递进，适配单元教学目标，培养语言能力与思维品质。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础|核心词汇与基础语法|单项选择（1-7题）考查Unit 4重点词汇（如purple, exam），词语运用A部分强化词形变化（如disappointment），夯实语言基础| |提升|语篇理解与语法应用|完形填空（11-20题）以善意故事为语境，融合词汇辨析（如kindness, influence）与语法填空；补全对话（51-55题）模拟真实交流场景，提升语言运用能力| |综合|综合语言运用与思维表达|阅读理解C篇（31-35题）探讨助人意义，培养思维品质；书面表达（8题）结合校园生活，要求描述人物影响，实现语言能力与文化意识的综合提升|

外研版8下Unit 4 Understanding ideas学情自测 （满分：100分） 一、单项选择(共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) ( ) 1.She likes that dress. It looks fashionable. A.lazy B.purple C.voluntary D.aware ( ) 2.Read the short with your partner. It helps you understand the text better. A.seat B.machine C.dialogue D.understanding ( ) 3.He got a good score in the final . He felt a strong sense of achievement. A.exam B.poem C.quality D.payment ( ) 4.—Thank you for giving me a helping hand. —Don’t it. A.avoid B.throw C.mention D.search ( ) 5.Can you think of a good ? Maybe we should talk directly with each other. A.wound B.bedroom C.talent D.solution ( ) 6.Warm comes through the window. It makes the whole room bright and comfortable. A.air B.sunshine C.message D.ticket ( ) 7.Please my careless mistakes. I will try my best not to make them again. A.excuse B.hate C.build D.reduce ( ) 8.—Lily, how is Daniel’s plan for our class trip going on? —I’m not sure. It ________ be completed. I saw him working on it this morning. A. may not B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t ( ) 9.—Is the school library open this Sunday? —It ________ be open. There will be a book sale there and all students are welcome to attend. A. need B. can’t C. must D. shouldn’t ( ) 10.—Look at the lead singer on the stage! Is that our music teacher, Mr. White? —It ________ be him. Mr. White is sitting right next to us in the front row. A. must B. might C. can’t D. mustn’t 二、完形填空(共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) Sometimes, the smallest act can mean the most. In my first year of college, I 11 to write articles for a local newspaper. Not long after I started, a young woman from another city read one of my articles and sent me a 12 . She said that we had been in the same class at primary school many years ago. She told me about her 13 back then. Because of health problems, she looked different from others. Other kids often bullied (欺负) and 14 her. She felt scared, sad, and lonely. Then, during a school trip to a farm, the teachers asked us to line up and hold hands. No one wanted to hold her hand until I 15 mine. I walked beside her, holding her hand, and we talked all the way to the farm and back. In her letter, she told me that the 16 I showed her that day made school not so bad anymore. We sometimes talked after the trip, but I never realised the 17 I had on her life. Her family moved away that summer, and I never saw her again. After I received her letter in college, we began writing to each other and 18 friends for many years. As the saying goes, “A single act of kindness can change a person’s life.” After receiving that first letter from my friend, I knew this was 19 . Every act of kindness is 20 , and each of us has the power to change someone’s life. ( ) 11. A. hated B. began C. forgot D. refused ( ) 12. A. letter B. ticket C. book D. postcard ( ) 13. A. talent B. choice C. life D. risk ( ) 14. A. looked for B. agreed with C. made fun of D. paid attention to ( ) 15. A. hid B. offered C. washed D. described ( ) 16. A. cooperation B. confidence C. kindness D. disappointment ( ) 17. A. role B. pressure C. solution D. influence ( ) 18. A. trusted B. remained C. searched D. invited ( ) 19. A. hard B. true C. strange D. creative ( ) 20. A. private B. convenient C. challenging D. priceless 三、阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) A Family Film Night at the Central Cinema! Join us for three amazing adventures! We’ve chosen some of the most popular animated films for you to enjoy. Pick your favourite, or watch them all! Date: Saturday, 18th July & Sunday, 19th July Screenings Daily: 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm (A different film will be shown at each screening.) Tickets: ・$5 per film ・$13 for all films [snacks included (包含)] Snacks: Popcorn, drinks, and pizza are just $3 per person. Film Lineup “WALL-E” (98 min) Meet WALL-E, the last robot on earth. His lonely job of cleaning up trash (垃圾) turns into a big space adventure when he meets another robot named EVE. “Inside Out 2” (96 min) Being a teenager isn’t easy. Join Riley on her journey as new emotions (情绪) arrive. Both her old and new emotions must work together to guide her through the challenges of growing up. “Zootopia 2” (108 min) Join police officer Judy the rabbit and her fox friend Nick, the beloved characters from “Zootopia”, as they take on a new case (案子)! ( ) 21. How long will the Family Film Night last? A. One day. B. Two days. C. A week. D. A month. ( ) 22. How much does it cost for someone who wants to watch all the films and get snacks? A. $5. B. $13. C. $16. D. $18. ( ) 23. What is the film “Inside Out 2” mainly about? A. A story of a robot who travels to space. B. A rabbit and her fox friend exploring colourful worlds. C. A teenager learning how to make new friends on a journey. D. A girl’s emotions working together to face growing-up challenges. ( ) 24. How long is the film “Zootopia 2”? A. 96 minutes. B. 98 minutes. C. 108 minutes. D. 120 minutes. ( ) 25. Where would you most likely find this material? A. On a school noticeboard. B. On a library event poster. C. In a cinema advertisement. D. In a science museum report. B This is a story about love, hope, and friendship. In November 2025, an 8-year-old boy, Liu, got badly hurt in a car accident. He suffered a serious brain injury and went into a coma (昏迷). Doctors were not hopeful that he would get better. Liu’s mother refused to give up on him. When she heard some doctors say familiar sounds might help, she started playing recordings of his school bell and morning exercise music for her son. Liu’s teacher also organised his classmates to make videos for him. In the videos, children call out Liu’s name, share classroom jokes, and sing his favourite songs. “Please wake up. We miss you,” the children all say. Liu’s mother played these videos again and again. After weeks of silence, something amazing happened. On the 45th day, Liu opened his eyes for the first time. Then, on the 51st day, he smiled with his eyes closed when he heard a recording of his teacher’s lesson! That moment filled his family with joy and hope. Finally, on the 55th day, Liu woke up! His teacher rushed to tell his classmates the good news. Everyone cheered and celebrated. Liu’s mother thanked everyone for their help. This story is more than a medical wonder. It is about a mother’s love that never fades, and the sound of friendship that can reach even the deepest sleep, guiding a “lost” child back home. ( ) 26. What was the main challenge Liu faced after the accident? A. He had difficulty learning new things. B. He had a broken leg. C. He fell into a deep sleep. D. He lost his memory. ( ) 27. What did Liu’s classmates do for him? A. They visited him very often. B. They brought him his favourite things. C. They helped him do morning exercises. D. They made videos and recorded their sounds. ( ) 28. How did the mother feel at last? A. Thankful and joyful. B. Sad and worried. C. Angry and tired. D. Surprised and shy. ( ) 29. What does the story mainly want to tell us? A. Traffic accidents are very dangerous. B. Love and friendship have great power. C. School is the most important place for children. D. Doctors can always find ways to help sick people. ( ) 30. What does the underlined word “fades” in the last paragraph mean? A. grows stronger B. disappears slowly C. comes quickly D. turns bright C ①Teaching children to help others is one of the most valuable lessons. Why? ②Encouraging children to help others can make them kind and empathetic (有同理心的). So they are good at understanding and cooperating with others. As a result, they are more likely to build stronger and more meaningful relationships. When children help others, they can also develop a sense of achievement and responsibility. This encourages them to be helpful. ③There are many ways to get children to practise kindness. They can start learning to help at home by doing chores. For example, after finishing the meal, they can be asked to help clean up the table. It teaches them that being part of a family means sharing responsibilities. ④Schools also provide children with the chance to help their peers in various ways. They can help by sharing stationery (文具), offering learning support, or simply by inviting a classmate to join in a game. The acts of kindness help them build friendships. ⑤What’s more, it is necessary to teach children to care for the environment. Encourage them to do little things, such as picking up plastic bottles in parks, planting trees, or saving water. And tell them that they can also help by spreading ideas on green living. For example, they can start a conversation about reducing waste with their friends. ⑥In short, when children learn to help, they first become better people themselves. Then, through their actions, they can make the whole world a better place. ( ) 31. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. What children can gain from helping others. B. How children learn to cooperate with others. C. Why it is necessary to build good relationships. D. Where children can practise kindness in everyday life. ( ) 32. Why does the writer suggest children first learn to help with chores? A. They can improve their life skills by doing chores. B. They will feel a strong sense of achievement. C. It teaches them to be helpful and responsible. D. It is a good way to make their parents happy. ( ) 33. What does the underlined word “various” most probably mean? A. Different. B. Interesting. C. Special. D. Strange. ( ) 34. How is the text organised? A. ①②③④⑤⑥ B.①②③④⑤⑥ C.①②③④⑤⑥ D.①②③④⑤⑥ ( ) 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Helping others only helps children make more money. B. Children can protect the environment by saving water. C. Kids can only practise kindness at school. D. Sharing stationery can’t help children develop friendships. 四、任务型阅读(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分) The relationship between humans and dogs is special. Dogs are our good friends and bring us joy. We usually communicate with them through words and gestures (手势), but sometimes there is another way. 36 Like many abandoned animals, the poor dog stayed in a shelter (收容所) at first. Although the shelter offered food and safety, the dog was still sad and afraid. It was difficult for the workers to connect with it. And it was hard to find a home for it. Then, a turning point came. One day, the deaf boy and his family visited the shelter. They wanted to take a dog home. 37 Although it was difficult, he chose the dog and decided to teach it sign language. The boy started using hand gestures to teach the dog words like “sit” and “come”. The dog was smart and learned quickly. 38 The boy not only taught the dog new skills but also helped it build confidence and trust in humans again. Now they are best friends and understand each other well. ___39___ This story shows how love and understanding can build a bridge between different lives. A.Luckily, the boy saw the poor dog and understood its situation. B.After some time, the dog could understand many signs. C.There is a story about a deaf boy and an abandoned (被遗弃的) dog. D. However, they made it after years of hard work. E. Thanks to the boy’s kindness, the dog found a loving home. 40.What can you learn from the boy?（不超过 15 词） 五、词语运用(共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) A)用所给词的适当形式填空。 41.To my great (disappoint), I failed the competition. 42.I couldn’t afford (go) on that trip last year. 43.We should give others fair (treat). 44.He missed many lessons because of his (ill). 45.Don’t look (direct) at the sun. It is bad for your eyes. B)根据汉语意思，完成下列句子。 46.我的父母每个月给我一些零花钱。 My parents give me some every month. 47.他们决定不把他们的分歧对外公开。 They decided not to with their disagreement. 48.我想要一瓶橙汁。 I want orange juice. 49.汤姆不能来上学，因为他得了流感。 Tom can’t come to school because he . 50.他总是向同学们伸出援手。 He always lends to his classmates. 六、补全对话(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分) A: Hey, Henry. 51. B: I’m busy in the morning, but I’m free in the afternoon. Why? A: Great! Every Saturday afternoon, I volunteer at an animal protection centre. 52. B: Yes. What do you do there? A: We help take care of rescue dogs by feeding them, walking them, and playing with them. They all came from difficult situations, so they need love and attention. B: That sounds meaningful. A: Yes! While we’re helping the animals, we learn a lot, too. For example, we learn about teamwork when we clean their rooms together. 53. B: Like what? How can you tell how a dog feels? A: If it wags (摆动) its tail and jumps around, it’s happy. 54. B: That’s interesting. A: Exactly! 55. Do you want to come this Saturday afternoon? B: Yes, I’d love to! A. Are you interested in it? B.If it lies down with its ears back, it might be nervous. C. These dogs are friends with everyone. D. Where is the animal protection centre? E.And it feels good to help these animals. F.We also learn how to read their feelings. G.Are you free this Saturday? 七、短文填空(共10空，每空1分，共10分) Leah is a truly kind-hearted, determined (坚毅的) and positive girl. Even though she is only five and suffers from a serious 56. (ill), she shows us how great kindness and a strong will can change the world. Firstly, Leah is thoughtful and 57. (care). Instead of just feeling sad about not having a purple crayon herself, she thinks about the other young patients. She knows that waiting for examinations and treatments in a hospital can be boring and scary, and she wants to make them feel 58. (well). Secondly, Leah is strong-willed and persistent (坚持的). Her plan 59. (buy) 500 boxes of crayons seemed impossible with only her pocket money, but she didn’t give up. She faced the challenge, 60. (organise) activities with support from her family and friends, and worked hard even in her wheelchair. Her positive attitude and persistence turned a small idea into a big 61. (succeed). Finally, Leah is optimistic (乐观的) and 62. (create). Colouring is her way to deal with pain, and she uses that same simple joy to bring colour and 63. (happy) to the whole hospital. She didn’t just see 64. problem — she found a solution. In short, Leah is a little hero. Her caring heart, hard work and creativity have brightened many lives. She shows 65. (we) that no matter how small we are or how big our problems may seem, we can make a difference. 八、书面表达(10分) 校园时光像一本装满故事的相册，总有一些人用特别的方式在我们的记忆里留下深刻印记。假如你是李明，请你根据以下提示，以 “The person lighting up my school days” 为题，用英语写一篇短文，向这位给你留下难忘记忆的人致敬。 提示： 1.Who is the person? 2.When and where did you first meet him / her? 3.How did this person light up your school days? 注意： 1.包含所给提示信息； 2.条理清楚，语句通顺，行文连贯； 3.80 词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数） The person lighting up my school days When I look back on the past years, one person always comes to mind. It is ____________ 答案： 一、 1~5 BCACD 6~10 BAACC 二、 11~15 BACCB 16~20 CDBBD 三、 21~25 BBDCC 26~30 CDABB 31~35 ACAAB 四、 36~39 CABE 40. We should be kind and show love to animals. 五、 A) 41.disappointment 42.to go 43.treatment 44.illness 45.directly B) 46.pocket money 47.go public 48.a bottle of 49.has the flu 50.a helping hand 六、 51~55 GAFBE 七、 56. illness 57.caring 58.better 59.to buy 60.organised 61.success 62.creative 63.happiness 64.a 65.us 八、 The person lighting up my school days When I look back on the past years, one person always comes to mind. It is my P.E. teacher, Mr Zhao. I’ll never forget my first P.E. class on a sunny September afternoon two years ago. We were on the school playground. There I first met him. I used to have trouble running long distances and be afraid of it. Seeing my problems, Mr Zhao didn’t push me hard. Instead, he taught me some useful skills and always encouraged me. He also taught me to put in more effort and never give up. Thanks to his support, I not only became better at sports but also grew stronger inside. I’m thankful to him for making me believe in myself. 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