人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元自测
人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元自测 完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______ 一、单项选择（共15小题） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. The Great Wall is one of the greatest ______ in the world. A.
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完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______
一、单项选择（共15小题）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. The Great Wall is one of the greatest ______ in the world. |
A. wonders B. ideas C. plans D. stories |
2. We were all ______ by the beautiful scenery of the mountains. |
A. bored B. amazed C. worried D. tired |
3. It took them three days ______ through the forest. |
A. to hike B. hiking C. hiked D. hike |
4. The river is about 20 meters ______. |
A. wide B. widely C. width D. widen |
5. They decided to ______ the cave to see what was inside. |
A. look for B. look after C. look into D. look up |
6. — Have you ever ______ to the top of Mount Tai? — Yes, I have. It was an unforgettable experience. |
A. been B. gone C. arrived D. reached |
7. The waterfall looks more beautiful ______ the sunlight. |
A. under B. in C. on D. at |
8. It's important for us ______ nature and protect the environment. |
A. to love B. loving C. love D. loved |
9. The weather report says it will ______ snow tomorrow. |
A. probably B. probable C. probability D. problem |
10. We couldn't help ______ when we saw the funny monkeys. |
A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing D. laughed |
11. The lake is so clear that you can see the ______ at the bottom. |
A. stones B. stone C. a stone D. stone's |
12. It's dangerous to swim in the deep water ______ an adult. |
A. with B. without C. within D. besides |
13. The guide ______ us around the national park yesterday. |
A. showed B. took C. brought D. carried |
14. We should keep the voice ______ in the library. |
A. down B. up C. on D. out |
15. — ______ is the Amazon River? — It's about 6,400 kilometers long. |
A. How long B. How far C. How often D. How soon |
二、完形填空（共10小题）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Last summer, my family and I visited Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is a famous natural wonder in China. We took a train and then a bus to get there. When we ___16___ the park, we were amazed by the tall and strange-shaped mountains. They looked like soldiers standing in line.
We decided to ___17___ the highest peak first. The path was steep（陡峭的）and it took us about two hours to reach the top. ___18___ we were tired, the view from the top was fantastic. We could see clouds floating below us. It felt like we were in a ___19___.
In the afternoon, we visited the Golden Whip Stream. The water was clean and ___20___. We saw many colorful fish swimming happily. My sister and I even ___21___ our feet in the cool water. It was very relaxing.
The next day, we took the glass bridge. It was both exciting and ___22___. Looking down through the glass, we could see the valley hundreds of meters below. My mother was too scared to walk, ___23___ my father held her hand and encouraged her.
Before we left, we learned that the park is also home to many ___24___ animals and plants. We must protect this beautiful place so that our children can also enjoy its ___25___ one day.
16. A. left B. built C. entered D. painted |
17. A. climb B. buy C. describe D. clean |
18. A. If B. Because C. Although D. So |
19. A. dream B. movie C. book D. game |
20. A. deep B. clear C. warm D. dirty |
21. A. washed B. dried C. covered D. moved |
22. A. boring B. funny C. scary D. easy |
23. A. or B. but C. so D. and |
24. A. rare B. common C. noisy D. lazy |
25. A. food B. history C. beauty D. problem |
三、阅读理解（共10小题）
A
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders in the United States. It is located in Arizona. The canyon was carved（雕刻）by the Colorado River over millions of years. It is about 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide, and over 1.6 kilometers deep.
People visit the Grand Canyon for its amazing size and beautiful colors. The rocks show different colors like red, orange, and yellow, especially at sunrise and sunset. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and taking photos there. There is also a Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends（延伸）over the canyon, offering a thrilling view.
However, visitors need to be careful. The weather can change quickly, and the trails can be dangerous. It's important to follow the park rules and stay safe.
26. Where is the Grand Canyon located? |
A. In California. B. In Arizona. C. In Texas. D. In New York. |
27. How was the Grand Canyon formed? |
A. By wind. B. By earthquake. C. By a river. D. By volcano. |
28. What is the Skywalk made of? |
A. Wood. B. Stone. C. Glass. D. Metal. |
29. What is NOT mentioned as an activity in the Grand Canyon? |
A. Hiking. B. Camping. C. Swimming. D. Taking photos. |
30. What should visitors do according to the passage? |
A. Change the weather. B. Follow the park rules. C. Walk on any trail. D. Stay on the Skywalk all day. |
B
Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, is the highest mountain in the world. Its peak is 8,848.86 meters above sea level. It lies on the border between China and Nepal.
Climbing Mount Qomolangma is a dream for many mountaineers, but it is also very dangerous. The air is thin, the weather is extreme, and there are ice cracks（裂缝）everywhere. Climbers need to be in excellent physical condition and have a lot of experience. They also need to bring special equipment like oxygen bottles and warm clothes.
In recent years, too many climbers have caused problems like traffic jams on the mountain and lots of trash. Both China and Nepal are taking steps to protect the mountain's environment.
31. What is the height of Mount Qomolangma? |
A. 8,488.86 meters. B. 8,848.86 meters. C. 8,884.86 meters. D. 8,488.68 meters. |
32. Which country does NOT share Mount Qomolangma? |
A. China. B. India. C. Nepal. |
33. What is NOT a challenge for climbers? |
A. Thin air. B. Extreme weather. C. Ice cracks. D. Beautiful views. |
34. What do climbers need according to the passage? |
A. Only money. B. Good physical condition and experience. C. Only warm clothes. D. A map. |
35. What problem is caused by too many climbers? |
A. More snow. B. Traffic jams on the mountain. C. Higher temperature. D. New animals. |
四、词汇运用（共10小题）
A. 根据句意及首字母提示写出单词。
36. The a______ rainforest is home to millions of species（物种）. |
37. We felt e______ when we finally reached the top of the mountain. |
38. The d______ of the ocean is still a mystery to us. |
39. Please keep s______ in the reading room. |
40. The s______ from the plane was amazing. We could see whole cities. |
B. 用所给单词的适当形式填空。
41. We are planning a trip to the beach for some ______ (relax). |
42. The ______ (high) of that tower is 300 meters. |
43. It's ______ (danger) to play with fire. |
44. The story was so ______ (interest) that I read it twice. |
45. He made a ______ (decide) to study harder from then on. |
五、完成句子（共5小题）
根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
46. 这个湖太深了，我们不能在里面游泳。 The lake is ______ ______ for us ______ swim in. |
47. 你曾经去过那个以熊猫闻名的自然保护区吗？ ______ you ever ______ to the nature reserve ______ is famous for pandas? |
48. 保护自然环境对我们来说很重要。 ______ is important ______ us ______ protect the natural environment. |
49. 他们惊讶地发现山洞里有一幅古老的画。 They ______ ______ ______ find an old painting in the cave. |
50. 从山顶看，整个城镇像一幅画。 ______ ______ the top of the mountain, the whole town looks like a picture. |
六、书面表达（共1题）
假设你上周末参观了一处自然奇观（例如：一座山、一个湖泊、一片森林等）。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文介绍你的经历。
提示：
1. 你去哪里了？和谁一起去的？
2. 你在那里看到了什么？做了什么？
3. 你的感受如何？
4. 你认为我们应该如何保护自然？
要求：
1. 内容完整，语句通顺，语法正确；
2. 不少于80词。
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