广东深圳市龙岗区多校联考2026—2027学年八年级英语（上册）学科素养形成练习 练习二（期中练习）Unit 1—Unit 4(无答案)

2026—2027学年八年级英语（上册）学科素养形成练习

练习二（期中练习）

Unit 1—Unit 4

（满分：75分）

Ⅰ. 完形填空 （10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。（共10小题，每小题1分）

When we think about modern technology, we often think about mobile phones, laptops and apps. However, these things depend on a much    1    invention: the microchip. One important person in the    2    of this technology was Jack Kilby, an American engineer and inventor.

Jack Kilby was born in 1923. When he was young, he was interested in electronic things and    3    finding out how they worked. Later, he became a(n)    4    in electronics. In the 1950s, computers were very large and expensive. They depended on many separate electronic parts, so they were    5    to build and use.

Kilby wanted to find a better way. In 1958, he made a major    6   . He created one of the first working integrated circuits (集成电路), which put several electronic parts together on a tiny piece of material. This idea became an important    7    for the microchip.

Although his invention was tiny, it brought big    8    to the world. Later, microchips became smaller and more    9   . They were used in computers, mobile phones, cars and many other electronic devices. They also helped make modern software and digital technology possible.

Kilby won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for his work. His story shows that a tiny invention can have a huge effect.    10   , his work helped open the door to a new era of technology.

(   ) 1. A. smaller B. heavier C. longer D. wider

(   ) 2. A. future B. benefit C. effect D. development

(   ) 3. A. enjoyed B. avoided C. noticed D. finished

(   ) 4. A. visitor B. customer C. expert D. leader

(   ) 5. A. expensive B. convenient C. difficult D. important

(   ) 6. A. statement B. breakthrough C. prediction D. treatment

(   ) 7. A. era B. software C. mixture D. basis

(   ) 8. A. changes B. messages C. comments D. payments

(   ) 9. A. central B. expensive C. powerful D. international

(   ) 10. A. For instance B. Without doubt C. In person D. Of all time

Ⅱ. 阅读理解（40分）

第一节  阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共15小题，每小题1.5分）

A

Kongming lanterns are a traditional Chinese kind of lantern. They are usually made of thin paper and have a light frame (框架) and a small fire under them. When the air inside the lantern becomes hot, the lantern slowly rises into the sky. At night, many Kongming lanterns look like small, bright stars.

The lanterns have a long history in China. They are named after Zhuge Liang, a famous man from the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Liang was also called Kongming. According to an old story, he used lanterns to send messages to his people. Later, people began to use them for other purposes.

Today, people sometimes release Kongming lanterns during festivals and special events. Before releasing a lantern, people may write their wishes on it. They might wish for good health, happiness or success in the future. Then they light the small fire and let the lantern rise slowly. Watching it fly higher and higher can be an exciting experience.

However, Kongming lanterns can also cause problems. After they go up into the sky, people cannot control where they come down. The hot lanterns may start fires, especially in dry places. They can also become rubbish in the place where they finally land.

For this reason, people should think carefully before releasing Kongming lanterns. In some places, it is not allowed to release them. We can still enjoy this beautiful part of Chinese culture in safer ways, such as watching lantern shows or making paper lanterns by hand, or using electric lanterns instead.

(   ) 11. What is a Kongming lantern usually made of?

A. Thin paper. B. Light wood. C. Bright cloth. D. Strong plastic.

(   ) 12. Why can a Kongming lantern rise into the sky?

A. Because the wind pushes it upwards.

B. Because the hot air inside makes it rise.

C. Because the frame is very light and strong.

D. Because people pull it up with a long string.

(   ) 13. What did people traditionally use Kongming lanterns for, according to the old story?

A. To guide travellers at night.

B. To celebrate important festivals.

C. To make wishes for their families.

D. To send messages to other people.

(   ) 14. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last two paragraphs?

A. Why Kongming lanterns are becoming more popular.

B. Why people should make Kongming lanterns by hand.

C. Why releasing Kongming lanterns can be dangerous.

D. Why electric lanterns are better than paper lanterns.

(   ) 15. What does the writer suggest people do according to the passage?

A. Enjoy traditional culture in safer ways.

B. Make more Kongming lanterns for festivals.

C. Release Kongming lanterns in dry places.

D. Use paper lanterns instead of electric ones.

B

Guinness World Records is a famous book of world records. It started in 1955 and collects records about people, animals, places, buildings and many other things. Every year, people around the world try to break old records and set new ones. Some records are amazing, while others are simply fun and unusual. These remarkable records show us how interesting and wonderful our world can be.

	China has the longest high-speed railway network in the world. It is now more than 50,000 kilometres long. Before China built its large high-speed railway network, Japan was already famous for its Shinkansen. The first Shinkansen started running in 1964. Today, high-speed trains make travelling between cities faster and more convenient.
	The world’s fastest man is Usain Bolt from Jamaica. He ran 100 metres in just 9.58 seconds in 2009. China also has a great runner, Su Bingtian. He became the first Chinese athlete to reach the 100-metre final at the Olympic Games. His best time is 9.83 seconds.
	Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. The lowest temperature ever recorded there was about –89.2°C in 1983. Mohe, in Heilongjiang Province, is the coldest place in China. It is known as the “North Pole of China”. In winter, the temperature there can fall below –40°C. People can enjoy the beautiful snow and ice, but they need to wear very warm clothes.
	The world’s tallest building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is 828 metres tall. The world’s second-tallest building is Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is 678.9 metres tall. Both buildings are more than 600 metres tall and are amazing examples of modern building design.

(   ) 16. What does the underlined word “remarkable” in the first paragraph mean?

A. Very unusual or special.  B. Very large or expensive.