Module4 Planes, ships and trains测试题（含解析）外研版八年级英语上册

《Planes, ships and trains 》测试卷
单项选择
1. —______ is it from your home to the school
—About ten minutes' walk.
A. How far B. How long C. How soon D. How often
2. It's the ______ way to travel by plane.
A. fastest B. fast C. slower D. slow
3. —Which do you like ______, the bus, the train or the plane
—The train.
A. good B. better C. best D. well
4. My father goes to work ______ his car every day.
A. by B. in C. on D. at
5. The train is ______ than the plane.
A. cheaper B. more cheap C. much cheap D. most cheap
6. —______ do you think of the new film
—It's very interesting.
A. What B. Why C. How D. Where
7. It takes me about two hours ______ my homework every day.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finished
8. —______ is the population of your town
—About 30,000.
A. What B. How much C. How many D. How
9. He is ______ than his brother.
A. more careful B. much careful C. much more careful D. very careful
10. The bus is ______, but the train is ______.
A. slow; fast B. slower; faster C. slow; faster D. slower; fast
11. —How do you go to school
—I usually ______ the bus.
A. take B. by C. on D. in
12. The book is ______ of the two.
A. thinner B. the thinner C. more thinner D. the thinnest
13. My home is ______ from the school.A. far B. far away C. away D. near
14. This coat is ______ than that one.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. most expensive D. the most expensive
15. —______ does it take you to get to school
—Half an hour.
A. How many B. How much C. How long D. How far
二、阅读理解
Passage 1
Trains have changed a lot in the past few years. High-speed trains can travel at very high speeds. They make it possible to travel long distances in a short time.
In China, there are many high-speed train lines. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway is one of the most famous ones. It can take people from Beijing to Shanghai in about five hours. That's much faster than before.
High-speed trains are also very comfortable. They have big seats and wide aisles. There are power sockets and Wi-Fi on the train. So people can work or enjoy entertainment during the trip.
However, high-speed trains are not cheap. But many people still choose to take them because of the speed and comfort.
1. What can high-speed trains do
A. Travel at very low speeds.
B. Make it impossible to travel long distances.
C. Travel long distances in a short time.
D. Make people feel uncomfortable.
2. How long does it take to go from Beijing to Shanghai by high-speed train
A. About five hours.
B. About ten hours.
C. About fifteen hours.
D. About twenty hours.
3. Are high-speed trains comfortable
A. Yes, they are.
B. No, they aren't.
C. We don't know.
D. Sometimes.
4. Why do many people choose to take high-speed trains
A. Because they are cheap.
B. Because of the speed and comfort.
C. Because they are slow.
D. Because there is no Wi-Fi.
5. What can people do on the high-speed train
A. Work.
B. Enjoy entertainment.
C. Both A and B.
D. Sleep.
Passage 2
Planes are one of the fastest ways to travel. But they also have some disadvantages.
First of all, plane tickets are usually very expensive. Many people can't afford to fly. Secondly, airports are often far from cities. It takes a long time to get to the airport and go through security checks.
On the other hand, planes can take you to almost any place in the world very quickly. And the service on planes is usually very good. You can have meals and drinks during the flight.
In a word, planes have both advantages and disadvantages. It depends on your needs and budget when you choose to travel by plane.
6. What is the advantage of planes
A. They are very cheap.
B. They are very slow.
C. They can take you to almost any place quickly.
D. They are not comfortable.
7. What is the disadvantage of planes
A. Plane tickets are cheap.
B. Airports are near cities.
C. It takes a long time to get to the airport and go through security checks.
D. The service on planes is bad.
8. Can you have meals and drinks during the flight
A. Yes, you can.
B. No, you can't.
C. We don't know.
D. Sometimes.
9. When do you choose to travel by plane
A. When you have a lot of time.
B. When you don't have much money.
C. When you need to get to a place quickly and have enough money.
D. When you like taking buses.
10. What does the passage mainly talk about
A. The advantages of planes.
B. The disadvantages of planes.
C. Both the advantages and disadvantages of planes.
D. How to buy plane tickets.
Passage 3
Ships are an important way of transportation. They can carry a large number of goods and people.
There are different kinds of ships. Some ships are for carrying passengers, and some are for carrying goods. Container ships are very common. They can carry a lot of containers with different goods.
Cruise ships are for people to have a vacation. They have many facilities such as restaurants, swimming pools and cinemas. People can enjoy themselves on the cruise ships.
However, traveling by ship is usually slower than by plane or train. And it may take a long time to reach the destination.
11. What can ships carry
A. Only goods.
B. Only passengers.
C. Both goods and passengers.
D. Neither goods nor passengers.
12. What kind of ship is for carrying goods
A. Passenger ships.
B. Container ships.
C. Cruise ships.
D. None of the above.
13. What facilities do cruise ships have
A. Restaurants.
B. Swimming pools.
C. Cinemas.
D. All of the above.
14. How is traveling by ship compared to by plane or train
A. Faster.
B. Slower.
C. The same.
D. We don't know.
15. How long does it usually take to reach the destination by ship
A. A short time.
B. A long time.
C. We don't know.
D. It depends.
三、完形填空
Passage 1
Most people like traveling. They think traveling is one of the most important 1 in their life. Some people like to travel by 2 , because it is fast and convenient. 3 think it is too expensive. So they choose to travel by train or by bus.
When people travel to other places, they usually stay in a hotel for the night. But some people like to camp 4 . They think it is very interesting.
Some people like to travel 5 . They think it is a good way to save money and they can see many beautiful places.
1. A. activities B. hobbies C. jobs D. sports
2. A. plane B. bike C. foot D. train
3. A. The other B. Another C. Others D. Other
4. A. outside B. inside C. downstairs D. upstairs
5. A. lonely B. alone C. together D. happily
Passage 2
Transportation is very important in our daily life. We can 1 many ways of transportation. 2 , bikes, cars, trains, ships and planes.
The 3 way of transportation is by plane. But it is also the 4 . We can take a train to go somewhere. It is cheaper than by plane. And we can 5 the beautiful scenery through the windows.
A car is also convenient. We can 6 to any place we want. But sometimes there are too 7 cars on the road.
Bikes are good for short trips. It is good for our 8 .
In a word, we can choose the way of transportation 9 on our needs.
1. A. find B. look C. look for D. find out
2. A. Such as B. For example C. As D. Like
3. A. fastest B. slowest C. cheapest D. most expensive
4. A. cheapest B. most expensive C. slowest D. fastest
5. A. enjoy B. look C. see D. watch
6. A. walk B. ride C. drive D. fly
7. A. much B. many C. few D. little
8. A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. healthily
9. A. depend B. depending C. depends D. to depend
四、单词正确形式填空
1. This bike is ______ (cheap) than that one.
2. The bus is ______ (crowded) than the train.
3. Who is ______ (popular), Tom or Jerry
4. This book is ______ (interesting) than that one.
5. My sister is ______ (good) at English than me.
6. The weather today is ______ (bad) than yesterday.
7. He is one of the ______ (friendly) people in our class.
8. This hotel is ______ (comfortable) than that one.
9. The city is getting ______ (busy) and ______ (busy).
10. Which is ______ (difficult), Math or Physics
五、语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
There are many kinds of transportation. We can travel by plane, by train, by ship, by bus or by bike.
The fastest way of traveling is by plane. But it is also the most expensive. 1 (travel) by train is slower than by plane, but it has 2 (many) comfortable seats. We can also enjoy the beautiful scenery 3 the way.
Ships are large. We can go on a trip by ship. It is a 4 (relax) way to travel. And we can have a big meal on the ship.
Buses are not so fast as trains or planes, but it is 5 (cheap). We can go almost everywhere by bus.
Bikes are 6 (slow), but it is good for our health. We can get 7 (exercise) while riding a bike.
I like traveling. I think the best way to travel is by train. 8 do you like best
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
2. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______
六、作文
题目：My Favourite Way of Travelling
要求：
1. 介绍你最喜欢的旅行方式。
2. 阐述喜欢这种方式的原因（至少两点）。
3. 描述一次你使用这种方式旅行的经历。
4. 字数不少于 80 词。
答案及解析
一、单项选择
1. A 答语“About ten minutes' walk.”是对距离的回答，“How far”用于询问距离。
2. A 根据语境，这是在说坐飞机是最快的旅行方式，“the + 最高级”，“fast”的最高级是“fastest”。
3. C 比较对象是“the bus, the train or the plane”，三者比较用最高级，“best”是“good/well”的最高级。
4. B “in one's car”表示“在某人的车里”，是固定搭配。
5. A “than”提示用比较级，“cheap”的比较级是“cheaper”。
6. A “What do you think of...”是固定句型，用于询问对某事的看法。
7. B “It takes sb. some time to do sth.”是固定句型，“to finish”是动词不定式。
8. A “What is the population of...”用于询问人口数量。
9. C “than”提示用比较级，“careful”的比较级是“more careful”，“much”用于修饰比较级，表示程度。
10. B “than”提示用比较级，火车比飞机慢，用“slower”；飞机比火车快，用“faster”。
11. A “take the bus”是“乘坐公交车”的常用表达。
12. B 两者之间比较，“the + 比较级”，“thin”的比较级是“thinner”。
13. B “far away from”表示“离……远”。
14. B “than”提示用比较级，“expensive”的比较级是“more expensive”。
15. C 答语“Half an hour.”表示时间长度，“How long”用于询问时间长度。
二、阅读理解
Passage 1
1. C 原文“High-speed trains can travel at very high speeds. They make it possible to travel long distances in a short time.”表明高铁能让人在短时间内长途旅行。
2. A 原文“It can take people from Beijing to Shanghai in about five hours.”明确提到从北京到上海乘高铁约需 5 小时。
3. A 原文“High-speed trains are also very comfortable.”说明高铁很舒适。
4. B 原文“But many people still choose to take them because of the speed and comfort.”表明很多人选择高铁是因为速度和舒适。
5. C 原文“There are power sockets and Wi-Fi on the train. So people can work or enjoy entertainment during the trip.”说明人们在高铁上可以工作和娱乐。
Passage 2
6. C 原文“On the other hand, planes can take you to almost any place in the world very quickly.”指出飞机能快速带你去几乎任何地方，这是其优点。
7. C 原文“Secondly, airports are often far from cities. It takes a long time to get to the airport and go through security checks.”说明了飞机的缺点之一是去机场和过安检耗时久。
8. A 原文“You can have meals and drinks during the flight.”说明在飞机上可以用餐和喝饮料。
9. C 原文“In a word, planes have both advantages and disadvantages. It depends on your needs and budget when you choose to travel by plane.”意味着当你需要快速到达某地且有足够钱时会选择坐飞机。
10. C 文章既阐述了飞机的优点也阐述了缺点。
Passage 3
11. C 原文“Ships are an important way of transportation. They can carry a large number of goods and people.”表明船能运载货物和人。
12. B 原文“Container ships are very common. They can carry a lot of containers with different goods.”说明集装箱船用于运载货物。
13. D 原文“Cruise ships are for people to have a vacation. They have many facilities such as restaurants, swimming pools and cinemas.”提到游轮有餐厅、游泳池和电影院等设施。
14. B 原文“However, traveling by ship is usually slower than by plane or train.”说明乘船通常比坐飞机或火车慢。
15. B 原文“And it may take a long time to reach the destination.”表示乘船到达目的地可能需要很长时间。
三、完形填空
Passage 1
1. A “traveling”是一种活动，“activities”符合语境。
2. A 从“because it is fast and convenient”可判断是坐飞机。
3. C “Some...Others...”表示“一些……另一些……”。
4. A “camp outside”表示在外面露营。
5. B “travel alone”表示独自旅行。
Passage 2
1. A “find”强调找到的结果；“look for”强调寻找的动作；“find out”指查明、找出。这里是能找到很多交通方式，用“find”。
2. A “such as”用于列举；“for example”后通常有逗号。这里直接列举，用“such as”。
3. A 坐飞机是最快的交通方式。
4. B 坐飞机快但也最贵。
5. A “enjoy the scenery”表示欣赏风景。
6. C 开车去任何想去的地方，用“drive”。
7. B “cars”是可数名词复数，用“many”修饰。
8. A “be good for one's health”，用名词“health”。
9. B “depending on”表示“取决于”，现在分词短语作状语。
四、单词正确形式填空
1. cheaper “than”提示用比较级。
2. more crowded “than”提示用比较级，“crowded”的比较级是“more crowded”。
3. more popular “than”提示用比较级。
4. more interesting “than”提示用比较级。
5. better “than”提示用比较级，“good”的比较级是“better”。
6. worse “than”提示用比较级，“bad”的比较级是“worse”。
7. friendliest “one of + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数”，“friendly”的最高级是“friendliest”。
8. more comfortable “than”提示用比较级。
9. busier; busier “比较级 + and + 比较级”表示“越来越……”。
10. more difficult “Math or Physics”是两者比较，用比较级。
五、语法填空
1. Traveling 动名词作主语。
2. more 由语境可知，火车比飞机慢但座位更舒适，用比较级。
3. along “along the way”表示“沿途”。
4. relaxing 修饰事物用 -ing 形容词，“relaxing”表示“令人放松的”。
5. cheaper 与前文比较，公交车没那么快但更便宜，用比较级。
6. slow 此处用原级。
7. exercise “get exercise”表示“得到锻炼”。
8. Which 最后一句询问“你最喜欢哪一种？”
六、作文（略）