北师大版英语八年级下册Unit 2 Communication单元检测（含答案及部分解析无听力部分）

北师大版八下英语 Unit 2 Communication 单元检测
一、单项选择（共10小题；共23分）
1. —Why isn't he showing up at the birthday party
—He is racing _____ the clock to finish his report on his project.
A.beyond B.over C.against D.through
2. It usually takes me about 25 minutes _____ to the store.
A.drive B.to drive C.drives D.driving
3. —I found in the room. Where have they gone
—They've gone to Dave's birthday party.
A.nobody B.somebody C.anybody D.everybody
4. It was in 1492 that Columbus _____ the new continent—America.
A.developed B.decorated C.discovered D.disagreed
5. _____ John had failed many times before, he didn't lose self-confidence.
A.If B.Since C.Although D.Because
6. Which of the following is TRUE for "invite"
A./ n'vent/ B./' nv t/ C./' nva t/ D./ n'va t/
7. My sister was born in 2000 and she has learned Russian _____.
A.for 20 years B.since she was 20
C.20 years ago D.at the age of 20
8. Peter enjoys _____ at his birthday party last night.
A.he B.him C.himself D.his
9. —I don't know what to say at the interview.
—_____. Just be polite and answer honestly.
A.Don't mention it B.It's a pleasure
C.Don't worry D.OK, thanks
10. Life is like a horse, and _____ you ride it _____ it rides you.
A.either; or B.neither; nor C.both; and
二、完形填空（共1小题；共50分）
A gift is necessary when one is invited to visit friends in China. After greetings, the gift should be passed immediately to the host. Remember that usually Chinese people will not open the gift in front of the person who gives _____11_____. To show the respect, it may be _____12_____ to explain what the gift is. Bringing some nutrients and tonics (营养品、补品) to the elders in the family is a good idea. You can _____13_____ prepare some small gifts for the spouse (配偶) or kids of the host. The host usually makes full _____14_____ by carefully tidying up the house and _____15_____ a lot of delicious dishes. _____16_____ the meal is well prepared, the host may say to the guest politely, "My preparation is not enough, please excuse me for my poor treat." As a guest, you should make the host believe that there is plenty to eat by praising the food.
While eating, the elders will use chopsticks to _____17_____ food for guests as a tradition and ask them to eat _____18_____. As a guest, you should accept their goodwill readily. But nowadays, the younger people do the traditional way less.
After dinner, tea and fruit are usually served. When the guests are to leave, the host may still politely ask them to stay. They don't have to take it _____19_____ and they can try to find a good time to leave. This doesn't mean that leaving early is always a good idea as the host may feel that the guests are not satisfied with the treat. Finding the right time to leave _____20_____ the situation.
11. A.it B.them C.that
12. A.necessary B.careful C.comfortable
13. A.too B.also C.either
14. A.plans B.decisions C.preparations
15. A.enjoying B.cooking C.washing
16. A.But B.Although C.Because
17. A.cut up B.eat up C.pick up
18. A.more B.less C.many
19. A.completely B.seriously C.probably
20. A.works out B.sticks to C.depends on
三、阅读理解-阅读选择（共4小题；共36分）
A lot of animals live in the sea, which animal is your favourite Now let's have a look at dolphins. Can dolphins talk Maybe they have mouths but they can't talk with words, they talk with sounds. They show their feelings with sounds.
They make a few sounds above water. They make many more sounds under water. People cannot hear these sounds because they are very, very high. Scientists make tapes of the sounds and study them.
Dolphins like to swim and play together. We call it "a school". They don't study, but they travel together. Dolphins are mammals (哺乳动物), not fish, but they swim together like fish in a school.
Dolphins talk to the other dolphins in the school. They give information. They tell when they are happy or sad or afraid. They say "welcome" when a dolphin comes back to the school. They talk when they play.
Sometimes people catch a dolphin for a large aquarium (水族馆). People can watch the dolphins in a show. Dolphins don't like to be away from their school in an aquarium. They are sad and lonely.
There are many stories about dolphins. They help people. Sometimes they save somebody's life. Dolphins' meat is good, but people don't like to kill them. They say that dolphins bring good luck. Many people believe this.
21. A dolphin can talk with _____.
A.words B.sounds C.mouth D.feeling
22. The word "school" in paragraph 3 probably means "_____".
A.a place for students to study B.a place for studying dolphins
C.many fish swimming together D.many people catching fish
23. What can we learn from the passage
A.Dolphins would like to stay with other dolphins in their school.
B.Dolphins are fish because they swim together like fish in a school.
C.People don't like to kill the dolphins because their meat is not good.
D.People can hear dolphins' sounds because they are very, very high.
Researchers have used very small electronic devices (电子设备) to make jellyfish (水母) stronger and faster. The scientists say they used these electronic jellyfish in the hopes of sending them to study and explore the world's seas.
A report on the experiment was published in the magazine Science Advances. The study shows jellyfish are unusual living things. They move through seawater by reducing the size of their muscles (肌肉). For the experiment, the researchers put an electronic device, about 2 centimeters in length, inside a moon jellyfish, a common kind of jellyfish.
The researchers said the device caused jellyfish to move their bodies more often. They swam around three times faster than usual. Jellyfish are known to produce something from time to time when they are feeling stressed. No such action appeared during the study. "Care is taken to the jellyfish," Dabiri explained. "The jellyfish swam the same when the electronic device was taken away after the experiment," the researchers said.
"It's very unusual and modern. It seems to happen only in the future," said Xu, an engineer at Stanford University. "We could send these jellyfish to different areas of the sea to get signs of climate change or have a close watch on nature." "One of the first purposes will be going deep," added Dabiri. "Going deep is important because humans need to understand the deep seas."
"Generally, we'd put these jellyfish at the surface, have them swim down to increasing depths, and make them back to the surface with data (数据). Before that the electronic devices help us see just how far we can get them to go down into the sea," Xu said.
"Jellyfish have lived on earth for over 500 million years, and over that time, their bodies have nearly remained unchanged." said Xu. "So it's interesting to find out what makes them so special in the sea and how we can learn from them." Xu added. "We use animals with natural swimming abilities instead of submarines (潜水艇) which might harm the environment."
24. What happened to a jellyfish during the experiment
A.It reduced its muscle size and swam faster.
B.It swam around four times faster than usual.
C.It felt stressed and sometimes produced things.
D.It swam more slowly with the electronic device.
25. The purpose of the experiment is to _____.
A.get natural signs and study the sea surface
B.make the jellyfish much stronger and faster
C.study the deep sea and learn more about nature
D.go deep into the sea and find other living things
26. Which of the following is the correct order of the experiment
a. Make the jellyfish back with data.
b. Put the jellyfish at the surface.
c. Make the jellyfish swim down.
d. Put electronic devices on jellyfish.
A.b-d-a-c B.d-b-c-a C.b-c-d-a D.d-a-b-c
27. Scientists used jellyfish in the experiment because jellyfish _____.
A.are special and not bad for environment
B.have already lived on earth for a long time
C.help us protect environment like submarines
D.can move faster and become larger in the sea
28. What is the passage mainly about
A.Researchers find new ways to protect nature.
B.Jellyfish become faster with electronic devices.
C.Scientists use jellyfish to explore the deep seas.
D.Jellyfish are important in protecting environment.
Some birthday customs (风俗) are quite the same in many parts of the world—birthday candles, birthday games, and birthday cakes. But some customs are special in some countries. In China, many people eat long noodles and eggs on their birthday. They are a symbol of long life and good luck. Here are three pen pals of Li Wei talking about their customs.
Linda: I am fourteen. I come from Aruba. In our country, children take something special to school for their classmates and all teachers. Each teacher gives the birthday child a small gift like a pencil, an eraser or a postcard. The birthday child can wear special clothes, he or she needn't wear the school uniform.
Lucy: I am a fifteen-year-old girl. Denmark is my country. A flag is flown (飘) outside a window to show that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Parents put the presents around the child's bed while they are sleeping so they will see them at once when they wake up.
Tom: I am as old as Linda. I am from Brazil. The birthday child gets a pull on the earlobe (拉耳垂) for each year in my country. The birthday person also gives the first piece of cake to his or her most special friend or relative (亲戚), usually mom or dad.
29. What do people have on their birthday in many parts of the world
A.Birthday cakes. B.Long noodles.
C.Special clothes. D.Birthday flags.
30. What do birthday children take to school in Aruba
A.A birthday cake. B.Something special.
C.A small gift. D.A postcard.
31. Where is Lucy from
A.China. B.America. C.Denmark. D.Brazil.
32. Who can see presents around his or her bed on the birthday morning
A.Li Wei. B.Linda. C.Lucy. D.Tom.
33. Who can get the first piece of birthday cake in Brazil
A.The birthday person.
B.Old people.
C.Young children.
D.The most special friend or relative.
Some people are outgoing, but other people have to practice being outgoing. Here are some useful tips (提示).
_____34_____
We may see taxi drivers or waiters every day, but never acknowledge (答谢) them. To become outgoing, we can smile at them and say, "Thank you for your service." This action will make it easier to start a conversation (对话) with them.
Ask open-ended (开放式) questions.
It needs more than a "yes" or "no" to answer an open-ended question. By doing so, you are inviting others to talk more. _____35_____. The other main reason to ask such questions is to get meaningful and interesting answers. _____36_____
_____37_____
After you become comfortable talking to people you know, try talking to new people as you go through your day. At first you might feel nervous (紧张) talking with someone you don't know. _____38_____. And of course, the more outgoing you will become.
34. A.But the more you try, the more comfortable you will feel.
B.Say "thank you" to the people around you.
C.Talk to anyone and everyone.
D.Also, to give the right answers, people will listen to your questions carefully.
E.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
F.You will have friends you really like.
35. A.But the more you try, the more comfortable you will feel.
B.Say "thank you" to the people around you.
C.Talk to anyone and everyone.
D.Also, to give the right answers, people will listen to your questions carefully.
E.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
F.You will have friends you really like.
36. A.But the more you try, the more comfortable you will feel.
B.Say "thank you" to the people around you.
C.Talk to anyone and everyone.
D.Also, to give the right answers, people will listen to your questions carefully.
E.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
F.You will have friends you really like.
37. A.But the more you try, the more comfortable you will feel.
B.Say "thank you" to the people around you.
C.Talk to anyone and everyone.
D.Also, to give the right answers, people will listen to your questions carefully.
E.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
F.You will have friends you really like.
38. A.But the more you try, the more comfortable you will feel.
B.Say "thank you" to the people around you.
C.Talk to anyone and everyone.
D.Also, to give the right answers, people will listen to your questions carefully.
E.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
F.You will have friends you really like.
四、阅读理解-阅读回答问题（共1小题；共10分）
I'm Jack. Last week my grandpa called me. He asked me to spend my holiday in his village. He lives in a mountain village. The village is small but it's cool there in summer. It's very hot in my city, so I often feel uncomfortable. I was very happy and thanked him. I said, "I'm going to visit you when my summer holiday begins."
It was July 5th last Tuesday. My parents took me to the supermarket and we bought some delicious food. They told me to take the food to my grandpa. The next morning my dad took me to the train station. It was the first time that I had had a trip by myself. And I felt excited. The train left at seven. I looked out of the window on the train. I found the scenes (景色) were beautiful. I wasn't tired at all.
At four in the afternoon my train arrived at the station. I saw my grandpa standing outside. I got off the train and ran to him. He was happy when he saw me. I looked at him up and down. He was old but strong.
His village is about three kilometers away from the station. We took a taxi home. I looked out of the taxi. The mountains are high and green. I thought I would have a good time here.
39. Why does Jack feel uncomfortable in the city during his summer holiday
_____
40. Where does Jack's grandpa live
_____
41. Did Jack leave the city on July 5th
_____
42. How many hours did Jack spend on the trip by train
_____
43. What did Jack and his parents buy for his grandpa
_____
五、书面表达（共1小题；共15分）
44. 在日常生活中，冲突难免发生。请以“A conflict with…”为题，用英语写下你与他人（如；家人，老师，同学等）或自己内心发生过的冲突故事。故事需包括冲突的发生和解决。
注意：
1.词数：100 左右；
2.请先将标题填写完整，再写文章；
3.文中不得出现与考生相关的真实姓名，校名等信息；照抄阅读语篇不得分。
参考词汇：conflict 冲突
A conflict with _____
答案
第一部分
1 . C
2 . B
3 . A
【解析】
此题考查的是不定代词辨析。句意：——我发现房间里没人。他们去哪儿了？——他们去参加戴夫的生日聚会了。nobody 无人；somebody 某人；anybody 任何人；everybody 每个人。根据后文可知是没人。
因此，正确答案是A。
4 . C
5 . C
6 . A
7 . A
【解析】
考查现在完成时时间标志词。根据 has learned 可知此处应用现在完成时时间词，可排除 C、D 选项。又根据语境，我姐姐出生在 2000 年，她已经学了俄语 20 年了。故答案选 A。
8 . C
【解析】
enjoy oneself 玩得高兴。
9 . C
【解析】
本题考查交际用语。题干中提到了“我不知道面试时要说什么”,答语中提到了“有礼貌，并诚实回答”，由此可推断所缺的句子是“Don't worry（别担心）”。故答案为 C。
10 . A
第二部分
11 . A
【解析】
此题考查的是代词辨析。句意：记住，中国人通常不会在送礼人面前打开礼物。it 它；them 它们；that 那。此处特指上文提及的gift，故使用it。
因此，正确答案是A。
12 . A
【解析】
此题考查的是形容词辨析。句意：为了表示尊重，可能有必要解释一下礼物是什么。necessary 有必要的；careful 仔细的；comfortable 舒服的。
因此，正确答案是A。
13 . B
【解析】
此题考查的是副词辨析。句意：你也可以为主人的配偶或孩子准备一些小礼物。too 也，置于句末，用于肯定句；also 也，紧邻谓语，可用于肯定句；either 也，置于句末，用于否定句。这是肯定句。
因此，正确答案是B。
14 . C
【解析】
此题考查的是名词辨析。句意：主人通常做充分的准备，小心地打扫房间，做许多美味的菜肴。plan 计划；decision 决定；preparation 准备。根据下文“My preparation is not enough”可知。
因此，正确答案是C。
15 . B
【解析】
此题考查的是动词辨析。句意：主人通常做充分的准备，小心地打扫房间，做许多美味的菜肴。enjoy 喜欢；cook 烹饪；wash 清洗。根据宾语delicious dishes可知答案。
因此，正确答案是B。
16 . B
【解析】
此题考查的是连词辨析。句意：虽然饭菜准备得很好，但主人可能会礼貌地对客人说：“我准备得不够，请原谅我招待不周。”but 但是；although 尽管，在此引导让步状语从句；because 因为。
因此，正确答案是B。
17 . C
【解析】
此题考查的是词组辨析。句意：吃的时候，长辈们会用筷子为客人夹起食物，并请他们多吃。cut up 切碎；eat up 吃光；pick up 捡起，夹起。此处指用筷子夹起菜。
因此，正确答案是C。
18 . A
【解析】
此题考查的是代词辨析。句意：吃的时候，长辈们会用筷子为客人夹起食物，并请他们多吃。more 更多，指代或修饰可数或不可数事物；less 更少，指代或修饰不可数事物；many 很多，指代或修饰可数事物。food不可数，根据语境应是请客人多吃。
因此，正确答案是A。
19 . B
【解析】
此题考查的是副词辨析。句意：他们不必认真对待这件事，他们可以试着找个合适的时间离开。completely 完全地；seriously 认真地，take sth. seriously 认真对待；probably 可能。
因此，正确答案是B。
20 . C
【解析】
此题考查的是词组辨析。句意：根据情况找到合适的离开时间。work out 算出；stick to 坚持；depend on 根据。
因此，正确答案是C。
第三部分
21 . B
【解析】
本文主要介绍了海豚的生活习性及他们不同于其他动物的特点，他们是哺乳动物，通过声音彼此交谈，被人类认为是会带来幸运的动物。
细节理解题。根据上文 they talk with sounds. 可知他们用声音说话，故选 B。
22 . C
【解析】
词句猜测题。A. 学生学习的地方；B. 研究海豚的地方；C. 许多鱼一起游；D. 捕鱼的人们；根据上文 Dolphins like to swim and play together. We call it "a school". 海豚喜欢一起游泳和玩耍。我们称之为“a school”。和 but they swim together like fish in a school. 但他们像鱼一样以“a school”的形式一起游泳。可 a school 指的是鱼喜欢群居，许多鱼一群一群地游，故选 C。
23 . A
【解析】
推理判断题。根据上文 They say "welcome" when a dolphin comes back to the school. They talk when they play. 当海豚回到族群时，他们说“欢迎”。他们玩的时候说话。可知海豚喜欢和其他海豚群居在一起。故选 A。
24 . A
【解析】
根据第一段第一句 Researchers have used very small electronic devices (电子设备) to make jellyfish (水母) stronger and faster. 和第二段第三句 They move through seawater by reducing the size of their muscles (肌肉). 可知在实验中，水母的肌肉缩小并快速游泳。
25 . C
【解析】
根据第四段第三句 "We could send these jellyfish to different areas of the sea to get signs of climate change or have a close watch on nature." 可知实验的目的是研究深海，更多地了解自然。
26 . B
【解析】
根据第一段 Researchers have used very small electronic devices to make jellyfish stronger and faster. 及第五段 "Generally, we'd put these jellyfish at the surface, have them swim down to increasing depths, and make them back to the surface with data. Before that the electronic devices help us see just how far we can get them to go down into the sea," Xu said. 可知，实验的顺序是：先把电子设备放在水母上；再把水母置于水面，让水母下潜；最后让水母把数据一起带回水面。
27 . A
【解析】
根据最后一段 "So it's interesting to find out what makes them so special in the sea and how we can learn from them." Xu added. "We use animals with natural swimming abilities instead of submarines which might harm the environment." 可知,科学家们选择水母做实验是因为它们很特别且对环境无害。
28 . C
【解析】
根据短文第一段中 The scientists say they used these electronic jellyfish in the hopes of sending them to study and explore the world's seas. 以及后文的内容，可知科学家利用水母来探索深海。
29 . A
30 . B
31 . C
32 . C
33 . D
34 . B
35 . D
36 . F
37 . C
38 . A
第四部分
39 . Because it's very hot (in his city).
【解析】
本文讲的是杰克在暑假期间离开城市去山村看望他的爷爷的故事。
根据第一段中的“It's very hot in my city, so I often feel uncomfortable.”可知，杰克夏天觉得不舒服是因为他所在的城市太热。
40 . He lives in a mountain village./ In a mountain village.
【解析】
根据第一段中的“He lives in a mountain village.”可知，杰克的爷爷住在山村里。
41 . No, he didn't.
【解析】
根据第二段中的“It was July 5th last Tuesday…The next morning my dad took me to the train station.”可知，杰克 7 月 5 日没有离开城市，他是 6 日离开的。”
42 . He spent 9 hours./ 9 hours.
【解析】
根据第二段中的“The train left at seven.”和第三段中的“At four in the afternoon my train arrived at the station.”可计算出，他坐了 9 个小时的火车。
43 . They bought some delicious food./ Some delicious food.
【解析】
根据第二段中的“My parents took me to the supermarket and we bought some delicious food. They told me to take the food to my grandpa.”可知，杰克和他父母给他爷爷买了一些美味的食物。
第五部分
44 . 书面表达（略）
第1页（共1 页）