Unit 7 Know Our World同步练习 2022-2023学年英语冀教版八年级下册（含答案）

《Unit 7　Know Our World》同步练习
一、单项选择
1.Though I 　　　　the film three times, I hope to see it again.
A. see B. will see
C. have seen D. would see
2.Xu Yuanchong has won the world's highest honor in translation. Many famous poems in ancient China 　　　　into English by him.
A. translated B. will translate
C. is translated D. were translated
3.—I am afraid to ask teachers English questions because of my poor 　　　　.
—You should practice more.
A. suggestion B. conversation
C. population D. pronunciation
4.In recent years, the number of foreigners in China has 　　　　rapidly, especially during the Spring Festival.
A. increased B. influenced
C. invented D. introduced
5.You can see the　　　　 in our faces when we talked about the great achievements in the past decades.
A. doubt B. pride
C. ability D. advice
6.Hainan is 　　　　all kinds of fresh fruits and beautiful beaches.
A. good for B. known for
C. good at D. famous as
7.Fujian is 　　　　the south of China, and Zhejiang is 　　　　the northeast of Fujian.
A. in; to B. to; in
C. to; to D. in; on
8.It's 　　　　to say thank you after others help you.
A. honest B. rude
C. proud D. polite
9.—The classroom is so quiet.
—Yes, all the students are 　　　　for the final exam.
A. practicing B. searching
C. translating D. preparing
10.—Shall we go to the supermarket after school I need to buy something for study.
—　　　　 Let's meet at the school gate at 5:00 p.m.
A. It doesn't matter. B. Are you OK
C. Why not D. That's right.
二、完形填空
The earliest maps were probably drawn in the Middle East. Some of these maps have 　11　 and they show us the people at that time thought the earth flat(平的). As time went by, the pictures became more detailed(详细的) and maps were more 　12　 made. Later on, ancient Greeks used their 　13　 of math and science to make maps. Greek maps tell us the Greeks knew the world was 　14　.
From simple pictures, mapmaking has turned into a science. Maps are made 　15　 surveying(勘测) land. In the 1900s, people around the world started to share information to make 　16　 maps. With the help of the photographs taken from the sky and space, maps are now more exactly made than ever. 　17　 the world is always changing, we will always need new maps.
There are many types of maps, but almost all use 　18　 and pictures to describe what a place is like when the map is made. A map usually tells what the pictures 　19　. Some maps may show the whole world. A road map will help you know the distance(距离) from one place to another. 　20　 maps may use pictures to show the temperature and population in different places.
11.A. disappeared B. survived C. gone D. left
12.A. slowly B. simply C. correctly D. carelessly
13.A. knowledge B. courage C. energy D. challenge
14.A. long B. small C. square D. round
15.A. into B. by C. of D. from
16.A. cleaner B. lighter C. better D. older
17.A. Though B. So C. Unless D. Since
18.A. sounds B. models C. words D. stories
19.A. stand for B. go for C. ask for D. wait for
20.A. Another B. Other C. The other D. Others
三、阅读理解
A
An old farmer lived on a farm with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa got up early to read his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the book just like you but I don't understand it. What good does reading the book do "
The grandfather quietly stopped putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked(漏) out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time." Then he sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the same thing took place. He told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water with the basket.
The old man said, "You're just not trying hard enough." So the boy again dipped(浸) the basket into the river and ran harder. But when he reached his grandfather, the basket was again empty. He said, "Grandpa, it's useless!"
"So you think it is useless " The old man said. "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been changed from a dirty old coal basket into a clean one inside and outside.
"You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and outside."
21.What did the grandpa ask the boy to do
A. He asked him to clean the basket.
B. He asked him to read a book.
C. He asked him to bring back a basket of water.
D. He asked him to think out the good of reading.
22.Why couldn't the boy bring the water back
A. Because he didn't try harder.
B. Because he didn't move fast enough.
C. Because he didn't fill the basket with enough water.
D. Because it was impossible to carry water with the basket.
23.What does the passage mainly talk about
A. How to make a basket clean.
B. How to get a basket of water.
C. What we can get through reading.
D. What will happen if we read the grandpa's book.
B
Debbie and Simon are friends. They both have part-time jobs at a travel company. A well-dressed lady entered the office. She looked at Debbie and Simon, and then walked over to Debbie. Debbie gave her a cheerful greeting.
Simon sighed(叹息) and walked away.
"What's the matter " Mr. Yang asked.
"People always choose Debbie instead of me. I don't understand."
"I do. It's the way you communicate."
"How can that be " Simon asked. "I don't get a chance to speak."
"Communicating is more than just speaking. Your body language is important, too."
"Body language "
"It's the way you stand and sit. It's your gestures and the expressions on your face. Your whole appearance communicates things. You don't give people a good impression, Simon. You look down, you never smile and you don't turn your head towards them."
"Look at Debbie. She is holding her head up. She always smiles and looks friendly. Her body language is making people feel welcome, so they go to her for help."
Simon decided to improve his body language. He sat up straight and tried smiling at people.
Minutes later, a beautiful girl entered. She walked over to Simon. A few moments later, she left with a smile.
Mr. Yang came up at once and said, "You made a good impression on her, Simon."
"That is my sister," said Simon. "She wanted to remind me that tomorrow is her birthday."
24.When the lady walked to Debbie, Debbie 　　　　.
A. sighed and walked away
B. gave her a cheerful greeting
C. turned her head towards her
D. held up her head and smiled
25.What can we learn from the end of the story
A. Simon did very well in his part-time job.
B. Simon would send his sister a gift tomorrow.
C. Simon became good at communicating with others.
D. Simon felt confident about communicating with others.
26.Which question can best help us find the writer's purpose
A. How can we do a part-time job
B. What is the importance of communication
C. How can we be loved by others
D. What is the importance of body language
C
Whether you're taking a "lift" or an "elevator", or eating "chips" or "fries", it all depends on whether you're in the UK or the US. Although they are both English-speaking countries, there are many phrases and idioms that differ between the cultures.
For example, have you ever just not been in the mood to go out with friends In the US you might say you don't feel like doing that activity, but in the UK you would say, "I can't be asked."
Maybe you're about to take a test and feel a little anxious. In the US, you might say you are nervous, but in the UK, one could say they are "having kittens". If people in the UK are feeling they are under pressure, they might say they are "under the cosh".
Even many native English speakers are often confused by the meanings of these terms. Stephanie Stone, a US native, recalls her experience of studying in the UK. "People would ask, ‘You all right ’ For months I thought I looked unwell until I realized it just means ‘How's it going ’"
If you want to know more about US and UK idioms, you'd better "have a butcher's hook" at some phrase books. It can be quite interesting to find the equivalent(对应的) phrases in your own language.
27.What would you say in America if you are unwilling to go out with friends
A. I can't be asked.
B. I'm under the cosh.
C. I don't feel like doing that.
D. I'm all right.
28.How might Stephanie Stone feel at first when asked "You all right " in the UK
A. Surprised. B. Pleased.
C. Tired. D. Awful.
29.What does the phrase "have a butcher's hook" in the last paragraph mean
A. Get many skills. B. Have a look.
C. Find some words. D. Ask for advice.
30.What is the best title for this passage
A. The meanings of phrases and idioms in the UK and the US
B. The history of phrases and idioms in the UK and the US
C. The differences of phrases and idioms in the UK and the US
D. The common points of phrases and idioms in the UK and the US
D
①China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable(好客的) people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
②When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies. Also,someone in the family will chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
③At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you.Chinese people treat(款待)their guests to a big meal.They always present more food than the guests can eat. And the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprise Western guests most is that the Chinese host likes to put food in visitors' bowl, which won't happen in Western countries. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says,"It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more."
④Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius(孔子) said thousands of years ago:
To meet friends from afar
How happy we are!
31.As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered 　　　　by the host.
A. coffee and candies
B. juice and hamburgers
C. tea and biscuits
D. milk and hamburgers
32.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to 　　　　.
A. make them feel at home
B. show their wealth
C. make them feel uncomfortable
D. show their cooking skills
33.What's the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage
A. 学而时习之,不亦说乎
B. 有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎
C. 人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎
D. 己所不欲,勿施于人。
34.Which of the following is the structure of this passage
35.The passage mainly tells us about　　　.
A. where Chinese people usually go
B. how Chinese people treat the guests
C. what food Chinese people like to eat
D. why Chinese people invite the guests to their homes
四、任务型阅读
France is well known for its fine art, tasty food and romantic scenery(风景). Millions of visitors come here every year.
France is the largest country in Western Europe. It has a population of over 65 million. The country is home to many places of interest, like the River Seine as well as the Eiffel Tower.
Many visitors also come for the country's art. Sculptor(雕刻家)Auguste Rodin and painter Claude Monet once created their great works here. If you visit France today, it is not a surprise to meet street artists in the city or come across a singer in the subway.
No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to the Louvre, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Inside, there are over 400,000 works of art, such as the painting Mona Lisa by Da Vinci. It would take nine months to enjoy all the pieces.
Besides, French food is world-famous. Bread is very important in France. The best known French bread is called a baguette(法棍面包). They are long and delicious and taste salty. Snails(蜗牛) are also a must-have here. French people eat about 60,000 tons of snail meat every year!
But France is not always good. Paris, the City of Light, may also show its dark side to visitors. Chinese visitors feel sorry about the crowded subway in Paris.
根据短文内容完成下列各题
36.What's France famous for
France is famous for its　　　　　　　　, tasty food and romantic scenery.
37.What's the population of France
The population of France is　　　　　　　　　　　　.
38.How long does it take to enjoy all the pieces in Louvre
It takes　　　　　　　　to enjoy all the pieces in Louvre.
39.Why do Chinese visitors feel sorry about the subway in Paris
Because the subway in Paris is　　　　　　　　　　.
40.Would you like to visit France one day Why or why not

五、用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全短文(每词限用一次)
he, live, final, lucky, people, success, achieve, meet, much, be
In October 2021, a local newspaper told a story of a common man, Jia Shuangdeng. He 41.　　 from Shaanxi Province. He not only works hard but has helped many deaf people 42.　　 a better life as well.
At the age of 14, something 43.　　　　 happened to Jia and turned him into a deaf person. Sad and heartbroken, he had to leave school and learned by 44.　　　　 at home for more than two years. Later, with other 45.　　　　 help, he cheered up and made a living by making shoes. He 46.　　　　 many difficulties but he faced them bravely and kept on working hard. 47.　　　　, his shoes became popular and sold well. After a few years, he started his own factory and it was 48. 　　　　. However, he didn't forget those who had helped him. So he decided to help people in need. These years, he has offered many deaf people chances to work.
What he did has benefited(使受益) lots of deaf people. "The person I want to thank 49. 　　　　 in my life is Mr. Jia. Thanks to him, I've got a good job and have a happy life now. He always tells us although we are disabled, we can also 50.　　　　 our dreams by working hard," said Xie Ting, who was helped by Jia.
六、书面表达
随着第 24 届冬季奥林匹克运动会在北京的胜利举行,中国再一次成为世界关注的焦点。为了让外国友人更好地了解中国,学校鼓励学生用英文介绍中国的城市。请你选择中国的一个城市,根据下列提示,向你的同学介绍它。词数90左右。
提示:1.Which city would you like to introduce
2.What's the city like (location, local food, places of interest, people…)





参考答案
一、单项选择
1.C　句意:尽管这部电影我已经看了三遍,但是我还是希望再看一遍。此处用现在完成时表示到目前为止已经完成的动作,故选C。
2.D　句意:许渊冲获得了翻译领域的世界最高荣誉。中国古代许多名诗都被他翻译成了英语。主语Many famous poems 是动作translate的承受者,故用被动语态,根据题干第一句可知应用一般过去时的被动语态。故选D。
3.D　根据空前的"to ask teachers English questions"可知,本句指因为自己的发音不好而害怕问老师英语问题。pronunciation意为"发音"。
4.A　句意:近年来,在中国的外国人数量飞速增长,尤其是在春节期间。increase"增长"。
5.B　句意:当我们谈论过去几十年的伟大成就时,你可以看到我们脸上的骄傲。pride"骄傲"符合语境。
6.B　句意:海南因各种各样的新鲜水果和美丽的沙滩而闻名。 be known for"因……而闻名"。
7.D　句意:福建在中国的南部,其东北部与浙江毗邻。福建属于中国,第一空应用介词in;浙江和福建紧挨着,第二空应用介词on。故选D。
8.D　句意:别人帮助你后你道谢是有礼貌的。
9.D　——教室里是那么安静。——是的,所有学生都在准备期末考试。prepare"准备"符合语境。
10.C　——放学后,我们去超市好吗 我需要买点学习用品。——为什么不呢 我们下午五点在学校大门口见面吧。It doesn't matter"没关系";Are you OK"你好吗";Why not"为什么不呢";That's right"没错"。根据句意可知选C。
二、完形填空
11.B　结合下文内容可推断,一些早期的地图留存了下来,故survived符合语境。
12.C　随着时间的推移,地图绘制也更加准确,故所缺的词是correctly。
13.A　古希腊人使用他们的数学和科学知识来绘制地图,故所缺的词是knowledge。
14.D　希腊人知道世界是圆的,故所缺的词是round。
15.B　人们通过勘测土地的方式来绘制地图,表示"通过,使用"要用介词by。
16.C　为了绘制出更好的地图,世界各地的人们开始分享信息,故所缺的词是better。
17.D　由于世界总是在变化,我们将会一直需要新的地图,表示"由于"要用Since。
18.C　地图有许多种类,但是几乎所有的地图在制作时都使用文字和图片来描述一个地点的样貌,故所缺的词是words。
19.A　地图通常会告诉我们图片所代表的东西,stand for意为"代表,表示"。
20.B　其他的地图可能用图片表明不同地方的气温和人口。此处照应上文的"Some maps"。
三、阅读理解
21.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的"and bring me back a basket of water"可知答案为C。
22.D　细节理解题。根据第四段中的"He told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water with the basket"以及文章内容可知答案为D。
23.C　主旨大意题。本文通过一则故事告诉我们,通过阅读我们能得到什么,故选C。
24.B　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句"Debbie gave her a cheerful greeting"可知,Debbie高兴地和她打了招呼。
25.B　推理判断题。根据本文最后一句"She wanted to remind me that tomorrow is her birthday"可知,明天是Simon的妹妹的生日。再联系上文中的"A few moments later, she left with a smile"可知,Simon应该是答应了妹妹的要求或者做了某种许诺,故推知选B。
26.D　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文重点讲述了肢体语言在交际中的作用。
27.C　细节理解题。根据第二段的描述可知,在美国,你如果不想和朋友出去可以直接说不想去,故答案为C。
28.A　推理判断题。根据第四段的描述可知,Stephanie Stone一开始以为"You all right "是在对方看起来状态不佳时使用的,而在英国这句话则是用来询问对方最近怎么样的,故她会觉得惊讶。
29.B　词义猜测题。根据上下文语境可知,你如果想了解更多美式英语和英式英语中的习语,最好看一看外语常用语手册,have a butcher's hook的含义是"看一看",与选项B意思相同。
30.C　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文讲的是英式英语和美式英语在短语和习语使用方面的一些不同之处,故答案为C。
31.C　细节理解题。由第二段中的"When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies"可知答案。
32.A　细节理解题。由第三段中的"The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home"可知答案。
33.B　句意理解题。通读全文可知,本文与待客有关,结合句子内容和文学常识可知,孔子所言为"有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎 "。
34.A　篇章结构题。本文第一段总述中国人热情好客,第二段和第三段具体介绍了中国人的待客方式,最后一段将中国人的好客与中国的文化和传统联系起来,做了总结。所以本文的结构为总—分—总,故选A。
35.B　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要围绕中国人如何招待客人这一话题展开叙述,故B项最符合文章大意。
四、任务型阅读
36.fine art
37.over 65 million
38.nine months
39.crowded
40.Yes, I'd like to, because I want to visit places of interest like the Eiffel Tower./No, because I don't like French food.(答案合理即可)
五、用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全短文
41.is　　　42.live　　43.unlucky　 　44.himself
45.people's 46.met 47.Finally 48.successful
49.most 50.achieve
六、书面表达
There are many beautiful cities in China. Among them, Beijing is one of the greatest for me. It is the capital city of China. It lies in the northeast of China.
Beijing has many places of interest, such as the Great Wall, the Palace Museum and so on. If you come to visit Beijing, you can watch the raising of the national flag at Tian'anmen Square. Beautiful views in the Summer Palace can't be missed. You can also try some delicious food like Peking duck. If you want to learn more about Chinese art, don't miss the opera shows there.