人教版英语八年级下册Units 6-7基础能力训练(含答案）

八年级( 下 ) Units 6—7综合能力训练
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
Academy(学院) of Yingtianfu (Academy of Yingtian) sits in Shangqiu, Henan. It is beside the city. Its predecessor(前身) was Suiyang Academy, built in the Later Jin Dynasty by Yang Que. He loved education and teaching. Fan Zhongyan once studied there, and then worked as a teacher there.
At the foot of the Yuelu Mountain in Changsha, Hunan sits Yuelu Academy. It was built in 976 AD. The academy covers an area of over 20,000 m and is the largest academy in China. Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang studied there when they were young.
Songyang Academy is at the foot of the Songshan Mountain in Henan. This academy was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty over 1,500 years ago. Sima Guang once taught in the academy.
White Deer Cave Academy is in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, and was built over 1,000 years ago. It became the birth- place of education and culture in the late Song Dynasty. Zhu Xi set the rules and purposes(宗旨) for the academy. They influenced(影响) people tor a long time.
There were many schools in China. They had a long history and many excellent students there. Here are some famous ones.
( )1.________ once studied in Academy of Yingtian.
Zuo zongtang
B.Sima Guang
C.Fan zhongyan
D. Zeng Guofan
( )2. What's the same point between Academy of Yingtian and Songyang Academy
A. They have the same area. B. People built them at the same time.
C. They sit at the foot of a mountain. D. They both stand in Henan.
( )3._______ is larger than the other three academies.
A. Academy of Yingtian B. Yuelu Academy
C. Songyang Academy D. White Deer Cave Academy
( )4. In which part of a newspaper may we read the material
A. Festivals and food. B. Art and music.
C. Activities and stories. D. History and places.
B
A couple, Hu Yingfu and Wang Zhangmin, has taken part in over 100 marathon(马拉松) races
across the country. Their stories have surprised many people. The husband, Hu, aged 86, and the wife, Wang, aged 77, are in good health because of years of running.
At first, the couple started running to improve their health. But more than they had hoped for,they became interested in the sport over time. Over 20 years ago, Wang took up running on her friend’s advice and found many good point s of the sport. Then in 1997, she asked her husband to join her. In the beginning, they only ran several hundred meters and felt tired. Later, they became more confident, running farther and faster. At the same time, their health improved greatly.
In 2004, the couple signed up to join the National Masters Games for the first time. To their surprise, Wang won the fourth prize. From then on, they became regular participants(常客) at the National Masters Games, winning a prize almost every time.
In April 2011, the couple took part in the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon and finished it easily. Then, in December of the same year, they signed up for another famous marathon race and finally finished it.
Over the years, the couple has kept on running 10,000 meters every day. They have made many friends through running and lots of young people come to join them.
( )5. Why is the couple in good health
A. Because they are not old. B. Because they keep on running.
C. Because they have many new friends. D. Because they travel a lot.
( )6. Hu Yingfu started running in .
A.1996 B.1997 C.2000 D.2004
( )7. How did the writer organize the passage
A. In order of time. B. In order of space.
C. By sharing some news. D. By asking questions.
( )8. What can we infer from the passage
A. Wang Zhangmin started running at a young age.
B. The couple could run fast in the very beginning.
C. The couple won first place m the game in 2004.
D. Many young people join the couple to run together.
C
A building worker received an invitation to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Yi Qunlin, who comes from Yueyang, Hunan, has worked in Shenzhen, Guangdong for about 20 years. In the summer of 2023, he became an Internet star after his son put a video on the Internet. In it, he plays more than 10 songs on a public piano.
“At first, I was worried about being looked down upon, as I was a common worker wearing dirty clothes,” Yi said. However, he became happy after he received lots of likes from people.“I was feeling surprised and excited all the way home.”
Yi said he had not touched a piano for over 30 years before he made the video. His hobby started as a teenager. After he grew up, he still spent some time playing music after busy work.Many people were touched after knowing his story.
Not long ago, a CCTV reporter brought him an invitation to take part in the 2024 CCTVDragon Year Spring Festival Gala. With exciting hands, Yi opened the invitation.“As a worker,I never dreamed of having such a moment in my life!”On Jan. 21st, Yi came to Beijing and played the piano at the hall of the CCTV building.
“It is great to see such a big stage(舞台). I am a worker who likes playing the piano, and I hope that everyone can hold on to their dreams!”
( )9. Yi Qunlin felt before receiving lots of likes from people.
A. surprised B. happy C. worried D. bored
( )10. Which of the following is TRUE about Yi Qunlin
①He started working in Shenzhen about 20 years ago.
②He has been playing the piano for thirty years.
③He fe lt excited when opening the. invitation.
④He changed his own. life with the help of his hobby.
A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④
( )11. From Yi Qunlin's story, we can learn that .
A. many hands make light work
B. we should be kind and polite to others all the time
C. it's important to take every good chance seriously
D. people can get success by keeping trying no matter what they do
( )12. What can be the best title for the passage
A. A great TV program. B. A special pianist.
C. A kind worker. D. An invitation from CCTV.
D
How much do you know about whales, a kind of fantastic animals They are huge, beautiful,and interesting animals on Earth. Are they fish Although they look like fish and their homes are in the sea, in fact, they aren't fish. Let's learn more about them.
It's amazing to think how big whales are. Blue whales are the largest among all kinds of whales. They are also the biggest animals on Earth. Some of them are more than 33 meters long,and each of them weighs about 150-180 tons. A blue whale is even heavier than 24 elephants. A new baby blue whale weighs as much as a big elephant. The blue whale also has the largest heart in the world. It can be as heavy as 180 kg.
Whales feed on sea life. Some whales eat seals and fish. Some eat plants. One interesting fact is that some whales have teeth, while others don't. Another interesting fact is that whales must come to the surface(表面) of the water to breathe. So they often jump out of the water.
Beaches are not safe places for them. They need to stay in the sea. For whales, the mistake of landing on beaches is dangerous. They may lose their lives.
Some kinds of whales are in danger because people catch them for meat, fat, and oil. Whale parts are sold to make things like candles and soap. We should try our best to protect whales.Stopping the killing of whales and reducing ocean pollution are two useful ways to protect them. When seeing a whale on the beach, try to save it.
( )13. Paragraph 2 can answer“ ”.
A. What do blue whales eat
B. How long do blue whales sleep
C. How heavy are blue whales
D. What do blue whales and elephants have in common
( )14. Which of the following facts are TRUE about whales
①Some blue whales can be up to 33 meters long.
② All whales have teeth.
③The heart of a blue whale is about 180 kilos.
④Whales breathe in the water.
⑤There are fewer and fewer whales.
A.①②③ B.②④⑤ C.②③④ D.①③⑤
( )15. The underlined word “reducing” means“ ”.
A. putting up B. making up C. cutting down D. working out
( )16. How is the text organized
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。
Journey to the West is one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature (中国文学四大名著).(17) Although people aren’t quite sure, most believe that it was written by Wu Cheng’en.
The novel tells exciting stories about Xuanzang and his three disciples(徒弟) who get scrolls(卷轴) in India. On the journey to the west, Xuanzang travels with Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, andSand Monk.(18) All of Xuanzang's disciples agree to help him on his journey because they have special skills, especially Sun Wukong. He can make 72 transformations(改变), changing his shape and size, and turning into various animals and objects. WheneverXuanzang faces trouble, Wukong can always protect him.
(19) It makes people feel good and happy when they read it. It successfully describes Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, who is a wonderful character because he helps those in need. He uses his magic stick to fight bad people. He is the symbol of wisdom(智慧), bravery and kindness.(20)
Wu Cheng'en was a great writer. His words create a beautiful world in which the readers can't help but get lost. Even today, Journey to the West remains a must-read for people of all ages.
A. However, some people don't like him. B The book came out during the Ming Dynasty. C. Kids from all over the world love Sun Wukong very much. D. Along the journey, he always rides a white horse. E. The novel is full of interesting and well- known stories.
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。
There was an old man in ancient times. He 21 a lot of horses. One day, one horse was lost.Hearing about this, the neighbors said,“Don't be too 22 about losing one horse. You're old and should put your 23 first.”
The old man said with a(n) 24 ,“Maybe it is a blessing in disguise(因祸得福).”The neighbors felt his words were 25 . They thought losing a horse could never be a good thing. The old man's 26 of thinking was clearly making himself feel good.
However, several days later, the lost horse 27 , bringing back another horse. Knowing this, the neighbors were 28 . But the old man looked worried, saying,“Getting a fine horse without working may soon bring me bad luck.”The old man's son rode the newly arrived horse. But sadly, he 29 the horse, and broke his leg. The old man just said,“It might be a blessing in disguise.”
It was not long before a war(战争) was going to break out. The young men in the village needed to join the army. 30 the old man's son didn't because of his broken leg. Many young men died. But the old man's son lived.
( )21. A. changed B. rode C. sold D. kept
( )22. A. sad B. sure C. careful D. excited
( )23. A. money B. work C. health D. study
( )24. A. end B. smile C. break D. accident
( )25. A. funny B. right C. clever D. free
( )26. A. idea B. way C. mark D. tool
( )27. A. passed B. travelled C. returned D. jumped
( )28. A. sorry B. tired C. bored D. surprised
( )29. A. fell off B. woke up C. cheered up D. dressed up
( )30. A. or B. if C. because D. but
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。
Once upon a time, there was a woman called Mengmu. Her husband (31) (die) early, so she lived with her son, Meng Ke.
Mengmu wanted her son to study hard and make(32) (achievement). But little Meng Ke often followed other children next door to climb the trees, hide in the forest to play with each other, or jump into the river to catch fish. She later thought,“My son doesn't study hard (33)_______ the living environment isn't good.”
Then they moved to a house next to a market. People moved (34) the market, talking and bargaining(讨价还价). Sellers shouted (35) (loud),trying to get more buyers. Meng Ke saw this and enjoyed (36) (he) by acting like a seller. He got (37) (excite) and learned to do everything just like other sellers. Mengmu was worried about her son and told herself, “No, this is not the good place for my child (38) (grow) up, either.”So she took Meng Ke away from the market.
At last, they lived beside a school. There Meng Ke saw the good pupils. He learned from them. Soon he developed(39) interest in reading and studying. Mengmu thought the school was the (40) (good) environment she had been looking for.
Later Meng Ke grew up to be a famous person, and today we know him as Mencius(孟子).
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。
As we all know, making resolutions(制定计划) is important for personal development.Now let's have a look at Lin Ming's resolutions for the year 2024.
Firstly. Lin Ming plans to wake up early and go to bed early. He has set his alarm for a quarter past six in the morning and plans to go to bed at half past nine in the evening. Also, Lin Ming has made up his mind to do more exercise. To challenge himself, he will do sports for over an hour each
day like climbing mountains and swimming. By doing these sports, he can not only improve his physical health but also develop the spirit of adventure and exploration(冒险和探索精神). Besides, Lin Ming promises to play computer games just once a week, playing for no more than ten minutes. What's more. Lin Ming decides to read around fifty books in 2024 to learn more things. Lastly, Lin Ming plans to improve his weak subject history little by little. He will study harder and ask his teacher and classmates for help when he meets any problems in history.
Lin Ming has just got an encouragement(鼓舞) from the story The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》), so he will try his best and won't give up easily no matter what difficulties he will meet. He believes that with perseverance(坚持不懈), he can achieve success.
41. What time does Lin Ming plan to get up every morning
___________________________________________________________________________
42. How often does Lin Ming promise to play computer games
___________________________________________________________________________
43. Who will Lin Ming ask for help when he meets any problems in history
______________
44. Do you think it's necessary for students to make resolutions Why Write 30 words or more.
五、书面表达(满分20分
45.世界上有很多名胜古迹。假设你是来自北京的李华，你的美国朋友Eric暑期将来北京旅游，他特别提出想参观故宫，请你根据下面的思维导图，写一封电子邮件，向他介绍一下你所了解的故宫。
要求：
1.80-100词(格式已给出,不计入总词数);
2.必须包括思维导：图中的所有内容、可适当发挥。
Dear Eric,
Yours.
Li Hua
参考答案：
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31. died 32. achievements 33. if 34. around 35. loudly 36. himself 37. excited 38. to grow 39. an 40. best
41. At a quarter past six.
42. Once a week.
43. His teacher and clasmates.
44. Yes. Resolutions make it possible for us to keep going. We can plan our lives in a proper way with resolutions. If we don’t have resolutions, we may easily give up halfway. The road to success isn’t smooth all the time, so we must have resolutions.