八年级上册Unit5单元测试题
完形填空 阅读短文, 从每题 A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。(15分)
Karl Marx was born in Germany on May 5th, 1818. 1 he was a child, he was forced to leave his country again and again. He lived in Belgium, England and some other 2 .
His mother tongue was German and at school he 3 French and English, but he felt his English was poor. So he 4 up his mind to improve his English. He began to work hard 5 it. He made so much progress 6 he could soon read English newspapers and write English articles.
However, there were 7 things that he thought were too difficult for him一the grammar and some of the idioms(习语). He often encouraged himself by saying “ 8 I keep on trying, I'll make even greater progress ” At the same time, his close friend, Engels, often wrote to 9 him for his hard work in learning English.
In one of Marx's books, he gave people who were learning a foreign language some 10 on how to learn it well. He said a foreign language was necessary for a person to have a 11 future. He said a person should translate every word he heard into the foreign language he was learning. If he could do this, it would be 12 for him to use the language freely.
In April, 1841, he 13 his doctor's degree. After that, he began to write articles for a newspaper. He wrote about the housing problems of poor people and their hard life. 14 he tried, he did his best
During the 1840s, Marx and Engels wrote a book together. These words of theirs became very 15 : "Working people of all countries, unit (联合)! "
1. A. When B. Before C. After D. While
2. A. farms B. factories C. schools D. countries
3. A. has learned B. was learning C. learns D. learned
4. A. has made B. makes C. made D. was making
5. A. on B. at C. in D. for
6. A. that B. what C. when D. how
7. A. one B. two C. three D. four
8. A. But B. If C. And D. As
9. A. praise B. ask C. help D. call
10. A. examples B. meanings C. money D. advice
11. A. good B. better C. well D. worse
12. A. probably B. impossible C. possible D. perhaps
13. A. gets B. receives C. has received D. received
14. A. Whoever B. Whenever C. Whatever D. However
15. A. humorous B. understanding C. similar D. famous
补全对话 阅读对话, 从每个A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案完成对话。(5分)
Ben: Hi, I’m glad to see you again, Fred!
Fred: Me, too!
Ben: How was your vacation, Fred
Fred: 16 I went to the USA with my parents.
Ben: Cool! Could you please tell me something interesting
Fred: 17
Ben: Where did you go in the USA
Fred: First, we went to Los Angeles. My uncle lives there. Then we went to New York to see my cousin.
Ben: 18
Fred: It is interesting. I really like Disneyland there.
Ben: 19
Fred: No, but I saw Julia Roberts in New York. She was at a restaurant!
Ben: 20
Fred: She is a super movie star.
Ben: That’s great! What other things did you do in New York
Fred: Oh yeah, I went to Central Park. I played baseball with my cousin and his friends.
16. A. I’m tired. B. It was great. C. I like it very much. D. I don’t like it at all.
17. A. Sure. B. Of course not. C. No, I can’t. D. Yes, I can.
18. A. Where is Los Angeles B. What is Los Angeles famous for
C. What do you think of Los Angeles D. Is Los Angeles a big city
19. A. Who did you meet in Los Angeles B. What did you do in Los Angeles
C. Did you see any movie stars in Los Angeles D. Where did you visit in Los Angeles
20. A. What was she doing B. Where was she C. What does she do D. How was she
阅读理解 阅读下列短文, 从每题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出一个能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。(40分)
A
Summer reading programs encourage students to read in the summer holiday.Below you'll find a list of summer reading programs this year that will offer you free things like books.gift cards and more.
Xianfeng Summer Reading Program This year the programme gives out a free book to each child who reads and records 5 books during the summer.This programme is for students in Grade 1-6.This free programme runs from July 1 to August 31.
Xinhua Summer Reading Program Students an get a free baseball cap this summer from this reading programme.The students must read 4 of the recommended books and fill a form to show which ones they read.The programme goes on all year round.
Sanlian Summer Reading Challenge Sanlian bookstores will give young readers a Star Reader certificate(证书)and a discount card(打折卡)if they read any 8 books over the summer.This programme is for students in Grade 7-9.This programme runs from May 1 to September 1.
Dangdang Summer Reading Challenge Dangdang has a reading challenge where students read online and then record the minutes they've read.They can also take weekly challenges to get rewards.This programme runs from July 1 to October 1.
21.This passage is about four summer reading programs for .
A.teachers B.parents C.students D.online readers
22.Students can get from Xianfeng Summer Reading Programme if they finish the task.
A.a free book B a free baseball cap C.a certificate D.a discount card
23.Among the four programs, lasts the longest.
A.Xianfeng Summer Reading Programme B.Xinhua Summer Reading Programme
C.Sanlian Summer Reading Challenge D.Dangdang Summer Reading Challenge
24.Readers can get Dangdang rewards by .
A.reading 8 books B.taking weekly challenges
C.filling a form to show the books they read D.recording the number of the books they read
25.The purpose of the four programs is .
A.to help bookstores sell books B.to give students some free things
C.to show students the importance of reading D.to encourage students to read more books
B
Hip-hop dancing(街舞) is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also. shows that they feel good about life, that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life, and that they are not afraid of problems.
Hip-hop dancing has a history of more than 20 years. It first began in the 1980s in the US. In early times, it was seen in New York and Los Angles. At that time, many young black people often danced to the music in the streets. They used their legs, arms, heads and even shoulders to dance. Many young people still use most of these moves today.
Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 movie Flashdance. Some people performed Hip-hop dancing in the movie. People enjoyed their performance. They began to dance like them. Then it became popular. There are two kinds of Hip-hop dancing:new school and old school. More and more young people are learning Hip-hop dancing. People believe that it is a good way to exercise their bodies, and that it is good for their health.
26.Young people like Hip-hop dancing because ________.
A. it has a history of more than 20 years B. it first began in the US
C. they can invent their own moves D. many young black people often dance it
27. At first Hip-hop dancing was seen ________.
A. in the movies B. in the streets C. in the old schools D. in the new schools
28. The young black people used their ________to dance at that time.
A. legs B. heads C. arms and shoulders D. A, B and C
29. Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world ________.
A. in the 1980s B. in 1983 C. 20 years ago D. in early times
30. Which of the following is TRUE about Hip-hop dancing
A. It’s not a good way to exercise. B. It shows that young people feel bad about lire.
C. Young people use this dance to show their love for life. D. It shows that young people are afraid of problems.
C
Scientists say that hobbies can make kids smarter, healthier and even more successful when they grow up. How
They Help You Learn
When you have a hobby, you learn new things. You have to read instructions. You look at websites, magazines and books to get more information about your hobby. More reading makes you a better reader and a better learner.
They Help You Be Creative
For many hobbies, such as building model cars and making pottery, you have to use your brain as well as your hands. We learn by doing things and by touching things. These kinds of activities make people more creative.
They Help You Be Relaxed
Having a hobby makes you feel good. Scientists say, “When you make something, the ‘feel-good’ part of your brain gets a message. It makes you feel happy. “ When we feel happy, we have less stress. Too much stress can make people sick.
They Help You Build Skills
People with hobbies learn how to set goals and solve problems. Learning these skills when you are young can help you when you grow up. For some kids, having a hobby can be the first step to finding a satisfying job in the future.
31. According to the text, in how many ways can hobbies help kids
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
32. For which hobby do you have to use your brain and your hands
A. Watching cartoons. B. Reading novels. C. Building model cars. D. Listening to music.
33. What influence does too much stress have on people
A. It makes them feel sick. B. It helps them succeed. C. It’s good for their health. D. It brings luck to them.
34. If kids have hobbies, they may ________ when they grow up.
A. have more opinions B. find better jobs C. face more problems D. make more friends
35. What is the text mainly about
A. The meaning of life. B. The ways of developing hobbies.
C. The importance of learning. D. The advantages of hobbies for kids.
D
Leo was a small and thin boy living in a small village.Some boys in the village often bullied him and Leo was afraid.
One day, an old wizard (魔法师) went by the village and saw Leo being bullied. So when the bad boys left, he gave Leo a lion's tail. "It's a magic tail." the wizard said, "When someone wears it and acts bravely.he or she will um into a strong lion."" Leo hung the lion's tail behind his body and decided to leach the bed boys a lesson.
But when the boys came, Leo was afraid and tried to run away.Yet they caught him.Suddenly, Leo showed the tail and remembered what the wizard had said.He became brave.He looked them in the eyes and said he would make them regret doing that.Leo felt the goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩) all over his body, "This means that I am turning into a lion." he thought. The boys ran away in fear.Leo wanted to catch them, but he found his legs were as short as before.
When the wizard saw it, he came to Leo.Leo was very happy, though a little disappointed because his lion body had lasted only a short time.
"You are great." said the wizard, "But have you ever seen a lion fighting No one fights with lions because they know how brave and strong lions are." Yes.Leo had never seen a lion fighting.He suddenly understood that he didn't really turn into a lion and that what really worked was his brave heart.
36.What's probably the meaning of the underlined word "bullied" in paragraph one
A.Hurt. B.Missed. C.Changed. D.Encouraged.
37.What can we learn about Leo from the passage
A.He was a small and fat boy. B.He got a tail from a wizard.
C.He got on well with everyone. D.He was made fun of because of his tail.
38.Which of the following is right
A.Leo caught the bad boys after he became a lion. B.The wizard fought with Leo against the bad boys.
C.The tail made Leo brave to fight against the bad boys. D.The bad boys had courage to fight against a real lion.
39.How did Leo feel after the bad boys ran away
A.Tired but happy. B.Worried but surprised. C.Sad but relaxed. D.Disappointed but pleased.
40.What's the best title of the passage
A.An old wizard. B.A small boy. C.A magic tail. D.A strong lion.
语法填空 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入一个适当的词, 或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。(15分)
How does it feel when you try something new I’ve always wanted to go to Antarctica(南极洲) because my Dad once worked there as ___41___ scientist before I was born. He said it was the ___42___ (quiet) and most beautiful place he had ever been to.
So when I got a job at one of the research stations, I was really excited. All my friends ___43___ (think) I was mad and tried to persuade(说服) me not to go. They couldn’t understand ___44___ I wanted to live somewhere that was so cold and far ___45___ home. But I ___46___ (simple) said, “I love it.”
There I met Antarctic penguins and these birds never learned ___47___ (fear) us. They are calm, curious and so ___48___ (fun) to watch. In summer, we spend our weekends ___49___ (fish) and climbing mountains. In winter, it can get boring because it’s dark 24 hours a day. But it’s more interesting than I expected because we watch lots of ____50____ (movie) and play games together. On 21 June, we celebrate mid-winter with a big party.
I am lucky, for I see the world with my own eyes.
阅读七选五 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(10分)
When I was fifteen years old, I became very interested in shopping. ___51___ I had many things that I no longer needed at home. I knew with the help of my father, I could make money. For months and months I enjoyed myself by selling things on my dad's bank account.
On July 18th, 2015, I made my own account and began to start my own business. Things were going great and then I realized that selling things around the house wasn't enough for me. ___52___ I went around to the yard sale and bought things at low prices and sold them at higher prices to make money.
Last October, I went to a yard sale that was a little bit different. A lady had many nice things to sell. ___53___ Through the communication, I knew she was jobless at the moment and needed money to feed her family. I thought I could do it better and more quickly for her. So I made up my mind to help her out. She looked at me for a while and then said yes. ___54___ When I gave her the money, she broke down into tears thankfully.
___55___ I know my skills could be used to help those in need and that even one small act of kindness could make a difference.
A. I bought all her things.
B. So I decided to increase my business by running a re-sale shop.
C. And I decided to stop my business.
D. I went up to her and had a conversation with her.
E. I have never felt so pleased to help someone in my life.
F. After being just a buyer for a while, I wanted to sell something.
G. After that I took away some of her things and over the next month I made $ 1,500 for her!
六、书面表达(35分)
第一部分 情景运用 根据图画中所提供的信息, 请用5个完整的句子完成下列问题。
56.--______________________________
--I can’t stand it .It’s boring.
57.--Why do love watching Morning News on TV (请用around the world回答)
--_______________________________.
58.--___________________________________
--I can learn some great jokes.
59.--__________________________________
--I love action movies best.
60.--___________________________________
--Monkey King.
写作
假定你是李华, 请用英语给你的朋友 John 写一封邮件, 分享你的兴趣爱好, 内容包括:
1.介绍爱好(打篮球);
2.喜欢的原因(增强体质, 结交朋友)
3.打篮球经历(从小训练, 加入校队)
4.个人的感受(学会合作, ……)
注意:
1.词数 100左右;
2.可适当发挥, 以使行文连贯;
3.文中不能出现真实姓名、学校等信息。
Dear John,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、完形填空
ADDCB ABBAD BCDCD
二、补全对话
BACCC
三、阅读理解
CABDD CBDBC DCABD ABCDC
四、语法填空
a; quietest; thought; why; from; simply; to fear; funny; fishing; movies
五、阅读七选五
FBDGE
书面表达
情景运用
56.What do you think of the talk show
57.Because I hope to find out what’s going on around the world.
58.What can you expect to learn from sitcom
59.What kind of movies do you love best
60.What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture
第二部分 写作----范文
Dear John,
How’s everything going It’s my pleasure to share my hobby with you.
I like sports, especially basketball. Here are some reasons. On one hand, playing basketball is a good way to make me stronger. On the other hand, I can make friends with people who share the same interest. I have been a fan of basketball since I was five years old. I almost practice playing basketball every day and I’m a member of our school team. By playing basketball, I learn how to work with others and try my best to realize my goals.
So, how about your hobby Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua