人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parks. 单元测试题（含答案）

八年级( 下 ) Unit 2 基础能力训练
满分:90分.
第一部分 选择题(共50分)
一、阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分)
第一节阅读下面语言材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
VOLUNTEDRS NDEDED
After- School Program We' re looking for some volunteers to help with kids' math and Chinese homework. Are you good at them Come and join us! Time:3:30 pm~5:30 pm, Saturdays For more information: Call Ms. King at 319-7858.
Clean- Up Day Do you want to make our city cleaner Help us clean up some public(公共的) places. We have a free blue T- shirt and a small gift for you. Time: 10:00 am~11:30 am, Sundays For more information: Email Mr.White at john8@ .
Farm Work We need volunteers to pick apples, feed chickens and milk cows. You can also learn to ride a horse for fun. Time: 4:00 pm~6:00 pm, Saturdays For more information: Email Mr.Hunt at nick@ .
Children's Hospital Are you good with kids Can you play games, tell jokes or. sing songs Come and help us cheer them up. Time: 9:30 am~11:00 am, Saturdays For more information: Call Ms. Smith at 265-3097.
( )1. When do we have to be free to join the After-School Program
A. On Saturday morning. B. On Saturday afternoon.
C. On Sunday morning. D. On Sunday afternoon.
( )2. We can get more information about Clean-Up Day by .
A. calling Ms. King B. calling Ms. Smith
C. sending an e-mail to Mr. White D. writing a letter to Mr. Hunt
( )3. Volunteers don't need to on the farm.
A. feed horses B. feed chickens
C. pick apples D. milk cows
( )4. What's the material mainly about
A. Running an after-school program. B. Looking for volunteers.
C. Living on a farm. D. Looking after children.
B
Lan Huiyun is a geography teacher from Shuozhou, Shanxi Province. After his students finished the gaokao in 2022, he and 13 of his students experienced a special journey. They finally reached Qinghai Lake in Qinghai Province after riding about 2,000 kilometers in 18days.
They set off from their school, and before arriving in Qinghai, they passed through Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Gansu.
In early May 2022, Lan began to plan this journey. To make sure of the students’ safety,Lan helped them do some training in riding. However, they also faced many difficulties on the journey.“When I noticed the students were tired or felt down, I would give them some snacks or tell them a joke to encourage(鼓励) them to move forward,”he said.“Luckily, all of us persisted(坚持) and finally reached Qinghai Lake.”
In fact, it wasn't the first time that Lan had organized such a journey for his students after the gaokao. In 2016, he and his 7 students rode from Shuozhou to Manzhouli. And in2019, he and his 11. students spent 16 days riding from Shuozhou to Shanghai.
Through trips, Lan hopes the students will experience. real life and learn how to deal with difficulties.“I have never thought that a teacher should only teach through books,”he said.“I’d like to bring more students on rides in the future.”
( )5 people joined the journey to Qinghai Lake.
A. Eleven B. Twelve C. Thirteen D. Fourteen
( )6. Where did Lan and his students-set off from
Shanxi. B. Shaanxi. C. Inner Mongolia. D. Ningxia.
( )7. What's the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. People's ideas about Lan and his students.
B. Why Lan started riding with his students.
C. Where Lan plans to ride with his students.
D. Lan and his students' riding experiences.
( )8. Why did the writer write the passage
A. To tell us how to learn geography.
B. To invite us to visit Qinghai Lake.
C. To tell us about the journeys of a teacher and his students.
D. To tell us how to make friends with teachers.
C
Easter Island(复活节岛) is a famous place. It is home to about 1,000 large stone statues(石头雕像). The average(平均的) height of the statues is about 13 feet, but the tallest standing stone statue is 33 feet tall. Many years ago people living there made them. There are still many questions about how they were able to make and move such large statues.
Hundreds of stone statues are inside Rapa Nui National Park. Sadly, a fire happened in the park.
The park workers still work to find out how bad the damage (破坏) is. In fact, the fire damaged some of these famous stone statues. It is said that the stones became bigger because of the fire,and then shrank as they became cool.
People don't know how the fire started clearly. But the park workers believe the fire didn't start naturally.“All the fires on Rapa Nui are from people,”one worker said. He believes the island needs more help to be able to face situations like this one.
The stone statues make Easter Island a very popular place. Easter Island had lots of visitors every year before 2020. People only reopened the park after it was closed for about two years because of a serious disease(病). It's now closed again as scientists try to learn more about it he damage because of the fire.
( )9. The first paragraph is mainly about
A. facts about stone statues B. people on Easter Island
C. ways of making stone statues D. the names of these'stone statues
( ).10. What does the underlined word“shrank”mean
A. Became better. B.:Became smaller.
C. Became bigger. D. Became stronger.
( )11. The park is closed again because .
A. many people there are sick
B. there are too many visitors
C. the weather there is too bad
D. scientists want to know more about the fire damage
( )12. What would be the best title for the passage
A. A park fought a fire quickly.. B. A home to large stone statues.
C. A. tall. stone statue in the world. D. A fire damaged famous stone statues.
D
In some parts of the world, children don't have enough food to eat or enough money to buy clothes or shoes, Every year at Sunshine Middle School, we do something to raise money for these children. This year we will have a Market(集市) Day.
The Market Day will fall on July 8. We're going to make the student center at our school look just like a big shopping center! People can come at any time from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and buy everything from clothes and books to cakes and flowers.
Luckily for us, many volunteers will help prepare for the big event. Last year, Ms. Grant and Ms. Ali made some wonderful cakes for our charity event. They will do it again this year.Bill Thomas will visit Bookworm Bookshop and Mel's Music Shop and ask them to give us things that we can sell at the event. Philip White will email all the teachers and invite them to come to our. event. Alice. Brown will put . a message online telling people that the event is open to everyone.
However, there's more to do, and we need other students' help. We want them to give us things that we can sell--books, old clothes, and anything else that we can sell to raise money for poor children. We also need. some student volunteers to sell the things we get on the Market Day.
With everyone's help, we'll certainly have a successful Market Day!
( )13. What do we know about the Market Day from Paragraph 2
①When it will take place. ②Where it will take place.
③Who it will help. ④What it will sell.
A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④
( )14. will invite teachers to this year's charity event.
Ms. Grant B. Bill Thomas C. Philip White D. Alice Brown
( )15. Paragraph 4 mainly talks about .
A. why the event is important
B. how to become a volunteer
C. what students need to do on the Market Day.
D. how to sell things on the Market Day
( )16. Why did|the writer write the passage
A. To tell students about a charity.
B. To talk about an interesting show.
C. To share a great experience.
D. To ask some students to help with an event.
第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。
It's normal to feel a little scared when trying something new. Many people feel that way!Trying new things can be exciting, but it can also be a little scary.(17) Here are some reasons.
One reason why new things are scary is that we don't know much about them. Our minds like things we know because they make us feel safe. The second reason is that new things can sometimes bring new problems, and we feel scared of not being successful. The third reason is that we worry about what others will think if we try something new and don't do well.(18) But you know what Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and it's okay!
So, how can we overcome. the fear(克服恐惧, of trying new things First, start small. For example, if you're afraid of public speaking, don't try to speak in front of lots-of people at the very beginning.(19) Second, accept the fear. It's /normal to feel afraid. of trying new things. Third,、don't care too much about the results. We don't always get things right the first time, but mistakes make us learn and grow. Fourth, do something that we can control.(20) Then we can overcome the fear and enjoy the wonderful part of trying new things.
A. To solve this problem, it's good to first find out why.
B. It's better to practice speaking in front of fewer people.
C. We might think,“What if I make a mistake in front of my friends ”
D. If you follow the advice, you won't be afraid of trying new things.
E. Worry isn't useful, and we. should try to do something we can control.
二、完形填空(共.10小题，每小题1分；满分10分)
阅读短文，理解其大意，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Gu Junsong always refuses the hongbao from Hong Kong people after he helps them at the Futian Port(口岸) in Shenzhen.
“ 21 hongbao is just a small gift during the Chinese New Year, we are volunteers and should set a good, example,”said Gu, captain(队长) of a volunteer team at the Futian Port.“I like my job very much. I always feel 22 when people say ‘thank you’ after I give them a helping hand,”he said.
Gu started to work as a volunteer 17 years ago. He 23 comes to work at 6:00 am every day. “Many volunteers. living far away from the port have to 24 very early because they have to come to work on time,” said Gu. The first group of passengers from Hong Kong usually 25 at the port at about 6:30 am. The volunteers need to welcome the 26 when they arrive. They prepare wheelchairs(轮椅) and 27 for those in need. As the captain, Gu usually gets off work at about 9:30 pm. Although he·is 28 after work, he still feels very happy.
The daughter of an 82-year-old man from Hong Kong once phoned the volunteers. She showed her 29 after they helped the old man with two large bags and took him to the volunteer station for a rest. The volunteers also talked with him and 30 him to have lunch while he was waiting for his daughter to pick him up.
( )21. A. If B. Although C. Because D. Until
( )22. A. excited B. bored C. angry D. sad
( )23. A., sometimes B. hardly C. never D. usually
( )24. A. get up B. lie down C. hang out D. call up
( )25. A. work B.. sleep C. arrive D. fight
( )26. A. servants B. passengers C. drivers D. students
( )27. A. meaning B. money C. blood D. medicine
( )28. A. lonely B. surprised C. tired D. lucky
( )29. A. thanks B. problems C. pictures D. plans
( )30.. A. taught B. invited C. ordered D. expected
第二部分非选择题(共40分)
三、语篇填空(共10小题，每小题1分；满分.10.分)
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
When we volunteer, we play a role in improving others’ lives. At the same time, we’re helping (31) ______(we). Let me share one of my experiences(32) you.
Last summer vacation, I joined (33) activity called Cradles to Crayons. It gives away things such as clothes and shoes to children in need. I(34) (spend) two hours a day helping choose and pack(打包) things there.
I liked the work very much. I met some of the (35) (nice) people in the world when I was there. They were always happy and ready to help. I enjoyed (36) (talk) and working with them.
At the end of each day, the volunteer leader(领导者) told us how many people we helped that day. I was surprised to see how a small act could make a big difference in someone's life. I only volunteered for a short time each day,(37) many people got help.I got such a strong(38) (feel) of satisfaction from this.
My volunteer experience at Cradles to Crayons also taught me (39) (be) thankful for what I have in life — food, clean water, clothes, family ... They're(40) (easy) available to us, but for some others, they may be hard to get. We should value(珍视) them.
四、阅读与表达(共4小题，41~43 小题，每小题2分，44小题4分；满分10分)
阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
International(国际的) Volunteer Day is on December 5. Let's see how volunteering helps people around the world share love and care.
“I’m from the United States. But I have lived in China for 24 years and I'm a volunteer here in Houhai. Although I'm 64 years old, I can help people,”said Terry Crossman.“I spend some of my time helping people find their way around this beautiful city. I love volunteering because I like to make people happy,”said Crossman.
Zhan Weizhen is in Lebanon working with Syrian refugees(难民). The war makes a lot of people homeless in the country. Among them, children are the poorest. These days, Zhan is helping Hassan, a boy, to become a comedy actor. With the help of others, she teaches him Chinese and English.
Seven teachers set up a team and volunteered to cut hair for children in a primary school in Sichuan. Yang Cheng is one of them. He came to the school to be a volunteer teacher in September,2020. “Most of the children live a long way from here, and they don't go home until the weekend. It's very inconvenient (不方便的) for them to have their hair cut,”said Yang.“I hope they can study and live here in a clean and beautiful way.”
41. Where is Terry Crossman from
42. What languages does Zhan Weizhen teach the boy
43. How many teachers volunteered to cut hair for children
44. Do you love volunteering Why . Write 30 words anmpre.
五、书面表达(满分20.分)
45. 参加志愿者活动既温暖了别人又温暖了自己。假如去年暑假，你和你的父母去一所中学做志愿者。请根据下面的提示，用英语：写一篇短文介绍你们的活动经历和感受。
提示：
1.你为那里的孩子们做了，什么
2.你的父母为那里的孩子们做了：什么
3.对于这次经历，你有什么感受
要求：
1.词数80-100;
2.必须包括提示中的所有问题；可适当发挥。
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