Unit 4 Lesson 21 Books or Computers? 同步练习（含答案）-2024-2025学年冀教版八年级英语下册

冀教版八年级下册 Unit 4 Lesson 21同步练习
基础巩固
一、单项选择
1. In ancient times, people passed on knowledge ______.
A. by reading B. by writing C. by telling stories D. by using the Internet
2. It was ______ for common people to read books after the printing press appeared.
A. impossible B. possible C. difficult D. easy
3. The e-book ______ people's reading habits recently.
A. changed B. changes C. is changing D. has changed
4. With modern technology, we can ______ information faster and farther.
A. travel B. pass C. send D. receive
5. Paper was invented ______ the Han Dynasty.
A. on B. at C. during D. in
二、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. In the past, it took a long time ______ (write) a book by hand.
2. The printing press made it possible for books ______ (print) quickly.
3. With the development of technology, e-books are ______ (change) our reading habits.
4. People began ______ (share) knowledge by telling stories in ancient times.
5. The Internet makes it easy ______ (buy) and sell books online.
能力提升
一、完形填空
Books are an important part of our lives. They have a long 1.______ In ancient times, there were no books. People passed on their knowledge by 2 ______ stories. Later, people learned to write and make paper. They began to write down their stories and 3______ by hand. It was a very slow process.
The printing press 4______ in the 15th century. It made it possible to print books quickly. More people could read books. Then, computers and the Internet 5 ______our lives. E-books became popular. They are changing the way we read.
1. A. history B. story C. time D. place
2. A. saying B. telling C. speaking D. talking
3. A. books B. words C. papers D. knowledge
4. A. invented B. was invented C. invents D. is invented
5. A. changed B. changes C. is changing D. have changed
二、阅读理解
The history of books is very long. Before the invention of paper, people wrote on stones, bamboo, silk and so on. Paper was invented in China during the Han Dynasty. It made it easier to write and keep records.
The printing press was invented in the 15th century. Before that, books were copied by hand. It took a long time to make a book. With the printing press, books could be produced more quickly and cheaply.
Now, with the development of technology, e-books have become more and more popular. They are convenient and can be read on many devices. But some people still prefer traditional paper books. They think paper books have a special charm.
1. Where was paper invented
A. In China. B. In the US. C. In the UK. D. In Japan.
2. When was the printing press invented
A. In the 14th century. B. In the 15th century.
C. In the 16th century. D. In the 17th century.
3. Why did e-books become popular
A. Because they are cheap.
B. Because they are convenient.
C. Because they are beautiful.
D. Because they are easy to make.
4. What do some people still prefer
A. E-books. B. Paper books. C. Stones. D. Bamboo.
5. What is the passage mainly about
A. The history of books.
B. The invention of paper.
C. The development of technology.
D. The popularity of e-books.
拓展创新
一、句型转换
1. People passed on knowledge by telling stories in ancient times. (对划线部分提问)
______ ______ people pass on knowledge in ancient times
2. It took a long time to write a book by hand. (改为同义句)
People ______ a long time ______ a book by hand.
3. The printing press changed the world. (改为一般疑问句)
______ the printing press ______ the world
4. E-books are changing people's reading habits. (对划线部分提问)
______ are e-books ______
5. With modern technology, it is possible to print books quickly. (改为同义句)
With modern technology, books ______ ______ quickly.
二、书面表达
Write a short passage about the changes of reading ways. You can use the information in the lesson and your own ideas. (At least 80 words)
参考答案：
基础巩固
一、单项选择
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. D
二、用所给词的适当形式填空
2. to write 2. to be printed 3. changing 4. to share 5. to buy
能力提升
一、完形填空
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. D
二、阅读理解
2. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A
拓展创新
一、句型转换
1. How did 2. spent; writing 3. Did; change 4. What; doing 5. can be printed
二、书面表达
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