Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.
Lesson 1 Section A (1a-2d)
一、根据语境或提示完成句子
1.The mainly live on grass and carrots.
2.You look really great in this(粉色的) dress,Linda.
3.You can't find (任何人) here.They're all at a meeting.
4.It depends on the weather whether we can go out for a(野餐) this Sunday.
5.Joe was knocked down by a (卡车) on his way home yesterday.
二、完形填空
When I hiked in Glacier National Park(国家冰川公园) in Montana for the first time, I felt fascinated(着迷的) by the beauty of the mountain country. A couple of miles down the path, a mountain goat 1 from a rock. It was hiking alone. We looked at each other's 2 — mine, almond-shaped(杏仁形的)and brown; its, perfectly round and black.
Several years later, I worked as a worker in Mount Rainier National Park(雷尼尔国家公园) in Washington state. I was hiking on the Wonderland Trail(仙境小路) when I walked up a mountain path, and 3 found myself in thick grass. Not far away, a goat 4 me. I was so 5 that I stopped breathing. Between my first and second meeting with mountain goats, I'd visited the most amazing scenery in the American West. And the goat gave me the 6 of communicating with an animal.
Before working in Mount Rainier National Park, I was interested in nature. I 7 in a tent far off the path. I hiked cross-country. At first, I thought the freedom would make me stronger and that I'd become a 8 in the certain girl-vs-nature battle(战斗). Instead, I lost my mind in the wild of Mount Rainier.
I showed great honor to Rainier, not just because I wasn't 9 enough to climb up to the top of it. It was the sense of 10 . Traveling cross-country, breaking the barriers(隔阂) between humans and animals, we were a society of wild things.
)1. A. fell off B. looked down C. woke up D. moved away
()2. A. nose B. head
C. ears D. eyes
()3. A. politely B. simply
C. easily D. quickly
()4. A. touched B. taught
C. watched D. answered
()5. A. shocked B. worried
C. interested D. scared
()6. A. picture B. feeling
C. plan D. journey
()7. A. walked B. ran
C. slept D. hiked
()8. A. winner B. singer
C. dancer D. teacher
()9. A. tall B. strong
C. smart D. brave
()10. A. success B. community
C. knowledge D. science
Lesson 2 Section A (3a-4c)
一、用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成句子
1.Don't be (easy) about the test.You will be sure to pass it.
2.Larry had to drink coffee every night,or he would feel too sleepy(sleep) to finish his work.
3.(wolf) look for food mainly by smelling and listening.
4.Look!Cindy is having fun(read) the storybook.
5.Jane heard a strange(noisy) outside her house that night.
二、单项填空
()1.The T-shirt is too small him.
A.for B.to C.at D.of
()2.This book be Lucy's.Look! Her name is on the book cover.
A.must B.may C.can't D.might
()3.Others thought there is something strange in the school.But I don't think .
A.happen;so B.happening;so
C.happen;either D.happening;either
()4.Millie sings very well,because she has a good .
A.voice B.noise C.sound D.face
三、完成句子
1.我们学校去年新建了一座实验室。
A new in our school last year.
2.昨天下午这些孩子高兴地踢了足球。
These childrenfootball yesterday afternoon.
3.刚才萨莉没有和我们说再见就走开了。
Sallywithout saying goodbye to us just now.
4.当你在地板上走路时试着不要发出噪音。
Try not towhen you walk on the floor.
5.There must be something wrong with Richard's bike. (改为否定句)
Therebewrong with Richard's bike.
四、阅读理解
A
Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan Plans to close the “Gates of Hell” Turkmenistan's government is planning to put out the “Gates of Hell” in the Karakum Desert. Also known as Darvaza gas crater(天然气坑洞), it was created when a gas-drilling machine fell down in 1971. The crater was set on fire to burn the natural gas. However, it is harming the environment.
Murree, Pakistan Hundreds of people were saved from a snowstorm Hundreds of people were saved in the mountain town of Murree, in Pakistan's Punjab region, after a snowstorm on January 7th. Thousands of visitors went to Murree to see winter snowfall but a snowstorm left people staying in their cars.
Amundsen Sea, Antarctica(南极洲) Scientists study the glacier(冰川) A team of scientists have set off on a task to the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica. The glacier is disappearing because of global warming and the scientists want to study how it will cause the sea level to rise. The glacier is almost as big as Britain. Experts believe that the glacier's melting(融化) is responsible for around 4% of sea rise around the world every year.
Edmonton, Canada Wild pigs cause harm Wild pigs in Edmonton are causing a danger to other wildlife. The wild pigs have destroyed grassland and harmed farms as they searched for food. According to Professor Ryan Brook, they are “the worst invasive(侵略性的) wild animals on the planet”. Villagers have called on local governments to deal with the wild pigs.
()1. The “Gates of Hell” in the Karakum Desert was caused by .
A. the global warming B. the winter snowfall
C. a gas-drilling machine falling down D. the wild pigs
()2. Where did the snowstorm take place
A. In Canada. B. In Antarctica.
C. In Pakistan. D. In Turkmenistan.
()3. What do scientists try to find out in Antarctica
A. What the size of the glacier is.
B. Why the glacier is disappearing.
C. How to deal with global warming.
D. How the glacier's disappearing causes the sea level to rise.
()4. Wild pigs in Edmonton bring the following problems EXCEPT .
A. doing harm to farms B. hurting the villagers
C. destroying grassland D. making other wildlife in danger
()5. This passage is probably from a .
A. school report B. travel guide
C. newspaper D. sports website
Lesson 3 Grammar Focus
一、语法选择
A dinosaur embryo(胚胎) has been found inside a fossilized egg(蛋化石) in Ganzhou, southern China. The embryo is kept 1 .
The embryo, named “Baby Yingliang”, is believed to be at least 66 million years old. It is one of 2 fossilized eggs that remain up to now. The fossil was first discovered in the year 2000 by Yingliang Group.
A team of researchers from different universities studied the embryo and published 3 findings in the journal iScience. They discovered that the fossil belonged to 4 group of dinosaurs called oviraptorosaurs(窃蛋龙). They lived 5 66 million and 101 million years ago. Oviraptorosaurs were similar to 6 that had feathers. They 7 in what is now Asia and North America.
It's believed that Baby Yingliang might grow to be 2-3 meters long and would probably eat plants.
The embryo 8 in a curled position with its legs raised and its head between its toes. This behavior is common in birds that are about to hatch(孵化), 9 this is the first time it has been seen in dinosaurs.
Baby Yingliang is still partly covered by rock. And the team hopes to study it further by using scanning techniques(扫描技术) an image of its full body.
()1. A. success B. successful C. successfully
()2. A. good B. better
C. the best
()3. A. they B. their
C. them
()4. A. a B. an
C. the
()5. A. in B. next
C. between
()6. A. bird B. birds
C. bird's
()7. A. lives B. lived
C. will live
()8. A. finds B. found
C. was found
()9. A. but B. so
C. because
()10. A. create B. creating
C. to create
二、短文填空
Do you think that a snowshoe hare(雪鞋兔) wears snowshoes Do you know 1. snowshoes are Maybe you live in a warm place where it doesn't snow. You would then never need to wear snowshoes. But the lovely snowshoe hares are wearing “snowshoes”. They can be found in the forests in North America. They got the name because of the large size of 2.back legs. The legs stop them from sinking(下沉) into the snow when they jump and walk.
3.hares and rabbits are in the same animal family, they are a bit different. Hares are a little larger than rabbits, and they usually have longer legs and bigger ears. Rabbits can't see and have no fur(毛)4.they are born. But Hares are born to see, fully furred and ready to run.
Snowshoe hares 5.in places where the winter is cold. Just like 6.leaves of trees turning color in autumn, snowshoe hares turn from brown to white during the winter. So they can be of the same 7.as the snow and keep away from danger. They turn brown again in spring. It 8.about ten weeks for them to fully change color. Only the tops of the ears don't change color.
Snowshoe hares are active 9.at night. When the sun goes down, they come out for dinner. Grass and berries are their 10.foods.
Lesson 4 Section B (1a-3b)
一、根据语境或提示完成句子
1.People put lots of stones on the road because they think the stones couldthe flood.
2.The position of the stones must be for a special(目的).
3.She might be running toa bus to work.
4.Miss Li is a good and we all believe in her.
5.Some (历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple.
二、阅读理解
B
On January 15th, 2022, an underwater volcano(火山) in Tonga erupted(爆发). Tonga is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, home to about 105,000 people. The volcano is located off the coast of Tonga. Even though the volcano was underwater, it sent lots of gas, ash(灰烬) and stones 12 miles into the sky.
It took a while to get reports from Tonga because the event damaged Internet service in the area. Like most island nations, Tonga gets its Internet through a cable(缆绳) that runs deep under the sea. Experts say it's not yet clear whether the cable was broken during the event or simply lost power.
A four-foot wave hit the capital, Nuku'alofa. People in low-lying areas had to go to higher ground. There are reports of serious damage in Tonga. Many houses near the shore were flooded. At present, the biggest danger is probably from the smoke and ash from the volcano that has covered much of Tonga. The ash makes the air dangerous to breathe, and it is believed to have polluted many sources of drinking water.
New Zealand and Australia have sent teams to Tonga to help out. Some of the teams use airplanes to get a better idea of the damage across the island nation. However, the large cloud of ash high above Tonga is making it impossible to get a good picture of what's happening in the area from high in the air.
)1. What information can we get about the volcano in Paragraph 1
A. It is underwater and in an island nation.
B. More than 105,000 people live next to it.
C. It is quite far away from the South Pacific Ocean.
D. It was under the ocean and sent stones into the water.
()2. What does the underlined word “damaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Changed. B. Improved.
C. Broke. D. Brought.
()3. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that .
A. the ash from the volcano has covered the whole Tonga
B. the smoke pollutes the air in Tonga
C. houses in low-lying areas were completely damaged
D. people in Tonga will be short of clean drinking water
()4. Why is it hard for the teams to know exactly what's happening in the area
A. Because there is still a lot of ash in the air above Tonga.
B. Because the airplanes cannot take off because of the ash.
C. Because the teams don't know how to take a good picture.
D. Because the clouds in the sky stop the teams seeing clearly.
()5. Which can be the best title for this passage
A. The Influence of Volcanos
B. The Eruption of the Volcano in Tonga
C. The Volcanos in Tonga
D. The Reports from Tonga
C
配对阅读。左栏是五个人的旅游爱好,右栏是七个旅游项目的介绍。请为每个人选择一个合适的旅游项目。
()6. Jonny is crazy about plants and animals. He travels a lot and this summer he wants to learn more about the local plants and wildlife from the guides. ()7. Leo and his family have already done different water sports. They would like to try a new sport and they don't mind working hard. They are not free to travel until the summer. ()8. Ellen enjoys being near water and seeing wildlife. She has already been to Hungary. She can travel at any time between November and January. ()9. Mr. Smith is retired(退休的) but he is still very active. He enjoys walking and looking at peaceful scenery in southern China. ()10. Will is a student of marine(海洋的) biology. He is an experienced diver(潜水员). He's looking for a summer holiday where he can dive and learn about animals. A. Gulfoss Waterfall in Iceland Come to Iceland in summer to see the biggest waterfall in Europe. Gulfoss, the “Golden Waterfall” is a great sight. It provides wonderful places for photos and videos. B. Sea kayaking in Turkey Enjoy the beautiful scenery on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. The water is clear and calm with temperatures of 25℃-28℃ in July and August. C. Diving holidays in Kenya Experience diving and sailing in the Indian Ocean in March and April. Enjoy warm, clear water and white, sandy beaches and see a wonderful range of underwater sea life. D. Swimming with dolphins in the Azores Islands, Portugal Join us in July or August in the clear waters around the Azores. You will receive training from expert guides to gain confidence in the water with the animals. E. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Set in a National Park, the lakes are Croatia's most popular tourist attraction. The beauty of the region comes from the 16 lakes, waterfalls, and areas of woodland, where deer, wolves and bears can be found. F. Lake Balaton, Hungary Much of the area around the lake is part of a protected National Park. We have expert guides with knowledge of local plants and animals. G. West Lake, China West Lake is a famous fresh lake located in Hangzhou, China. Among its beautiful sights, the most famous sites are the Ten Sights in West Lake. They are beautiful and peaceful.
单元巩固
一、语法选择
The pyramids(金字塔) have been lying on the lower west bank of the Nile for nearly 4,000 years.They are not only the tombs(坟墓) of the pharaohs(法老),but also the treasures 1 all human beings.We call them jinzita because of their shape which looks like the Chinese character “jin”!Until now,there have still been many 2 waiting to be solved.
The largest pyramid is the Pyramid of Khufu:756 feet long on each side and 481 feet tall.There are about 2.3 million blocks.How the ancient builders managed 3 such a large structure(构造) has never been fully answered,but the effort clearly 4 brains and strong bodies.If 7-ton trucks are used to pick up all the blocks,we need about 978,286 trucks!
5 there were enough workers,they couldn't carry the heavy blocks.Some people think they 6 put the woody stick under the blocks as the wheel.But 7 needs a lot of wood. 8 number of trees can't meet the requirement.Others hold an opinion that they used the water transport. However,with no help,it seems 9 than the first idea.In fact,all the blocks must 10 from the east of the Nile.So the mystery remains a mystery.
()1.A.with B.of C.for
()2.A.mystery B.mystery's C.mysteries
()3.A.build B.building C.to build
()4.A.require B.required C.was requiring
()5.A.Because B.Unless C.Though
()6.A.need B.should C.might
()7.A.it B.its C.it's
()8.A.A B.An
C. The
()9.A.difficult B.more difficult C.the most difficult
()10.A.carry B.carries
C. be carried
二、短文填空
The koala is regarded as one of the most lovely animals. However, animal lovers will feel 1.if they know that this lovely animal has beenmoved to the endangered species(物种) list. The Australian Koala Foundation says there are somewhere between 43,000 2.100,000 koalas in the wild. The 3.of them has been dropping rapidly because of disease, loss of homes, bush fires, being hit by cars, and other dangers.
Stuart Blanch from the World Wildlife Fund in Australia said, “Koalas have gone from no-listing to vulnerable(易受攻击的) to endangered 4. the past ten years. That is a very surprising and terrible speed. Koalas risk sliding towards extinction(灭绝) 5.there are stronger laws to protect their forest homes.”
The koala means a lot to Australia. 6.is well-known worldwide and is a major draw for Australian zoos and wildlife parks. It also often 7.in advertisements, games and cartoons. It makes a great contribution(贡献) to 8.development of Australia's tourism.
Koalas are vulnerable to climate change and disease. The government has 9.away lots of money to increase protection for koalas. Without the 10.of the government, koalas in New South Wales may become extinct by 2050.
三、回答问题
The Horsetail Fall is one of Yosemite National Park's most amazing views. Around the second week of February, the setting sun hits the Horsetail Fall at just the right angle(角度) to light the upper(顶部的) parts of the waterfall. And when conditions are right, the Horsetail Fall becomes orange and red at sunset. It is like red-hot lava(熔岩) pouring down from the top of the EL Capitan. So, it got the name “firefall”. The firefall is a perfect match of the weather, the fall, the time and the watching place. It usually appears on dry, warm and cloudless days. There must be enough flowing(流动的) water to make a firefall too. So there must be enough snow on the mountain top, and it turns into water on warm afternoons. The sun goes to the best place before the fall in late February. And the best time to watch the fall is 5 to 15 minutes before the sunset. Only at this time can visitors see the firefall. The EL Capitan Picnic Area is the best place to watch, because it is close to the fall and is perfect to set up cameras and tents. Every year in February, thousands of photographers come to watch the firefall. Although the view may appear just minutes before sunset, many of them have to come hours earlier to get a right place to set their cameras in time. “I'm just saying that the Yosemite Firefall is something people don't want to miss during the winter,” says Kate Moore, a traveller and the lead content creator for .
1. Where is the Horsetail Fall
2. When does the firefall usually appear
3. What is the best time to watch the firefall
4. Why is the EL Capitan Picnic Area the best place to watch the firefall
5. How does Kate Moore like the firefall