沪教版（五四学制）（2024）六年级下册英语Unit6 Famous people in history
单元测试卷（含解析）
一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
1. There ________ a basketball match next month.
A．is going to have B．will have
C．is going to be D. are going to have
2. The teacher told ______ the importance of learning from famous people.
A. we B. our C. us D. ours
3. ______ old man over there is a great inventor.
A. A B. An C. The D. /
4. She would rather ______ about the life of famous artists than play games.
A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads
5. Let’s go to visit the museum together this weekend, ________
A．shall we B．will you C．don’t you D．don’t we
6. If he ______ more about the famous writer, he will write a better report.
A. will know B. know C. knows D. to know
7. ______ amazing story about Edison it is!
A. How B. What C. What an D. What a
8. He is famous ________ a great scientist. What he discovered changed the world.
A．as B．for C．to D．by
9. Mo Yan is one of ______ writers in China. We all like his works.
A. famous B. more famous C. the most famous D. most famous
10. People get paper ______ trees and use it ______ books.
A. from, to make B. from, make C. for, to make D. as, making
11. We saw a boy ______ the road when we drove by.
A. cross B. crosses C. crossing D. crossed
12.If you find any information about Henry Norman Bethune, please tell me ________ possible.
A．as clearly as B．as quick as C．as soon as D．as many as
13. There are many books on the shelf, but ______ of them is about the scientist we are studying.
A. all B. none C. most D. many
14.I can’t answer this question about Alexander Fleming. I know ________ about him.
A．few B．a few C．little D．a little
15. —Would you like me to help you with the project about famous people
—______.
A.I don't think so. B. Yes, please.
C. It doesn't matter. D.You're welcome.
二、选词填空（每小题1分，共5分）
Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，单词只能填一次）
A. inventor B. poor C. discovered D. characters E. change
Marie Curie was a great scientist. She came from a relatively 16____ family, but that didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams. She made important 17____ in the field of radioactivity. Her works not only changed the scientific world but also brought a great 18____ to people's understanding of the universe. The 19____ in her books about her research are vivid and inspiring. Her husband, Pierre Curie, was also an outstanding 20____. Together, they made great contributions to science.
三、单词拼写（每小题1分，共10分）
21. The ______ (die) of the great leader made all the people sad.
22. The weather in autumn is very ______ (change). You'd better take more clothes.
23. There are several ______ (million) people in this big city.
24. Li Bai was a great Chinese ______ (poem) who wrote many wonderful poems.
25. He fell off the bike and felt a sharp ______ (pain) in his leg.
26. If you keep working hard, you will ______ (successful) in achieving your goals.
27. There ______ (be) a lot of information about the famous explorer on the Internet.
28. Alexander Graham Bell was a famous ______ (invent) of the telephone.
四、完成句子（每小题2分，共10分）
29. There is some water in the glass.（改为否定句）
There ______ ______ water in the glass.
30. The building has 20 floors.（改为同义句）
______ ______ 20 floors in the building.
31. There are 30 students in our class.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ students ______ ______ in your class
32. My teacher taught me how to take care of plants.（保持句意基本不变）
My teacher taught me how to ______ ______ ______ plants.
33. there, will, be, a, concert, tomorrow.（连词成句）
______________________________.
五、阅读理解（每小题2分，共20分）
（A）
When it comes to managing waste in a way that’s good for the environment, there’s a special order we should follow. It’s like a ladder with three important steps, and each step helps us protect the planet. Let’s climb up together!
The first and most important step is to reduce the amount of waste we create. It’s like being a superhero who stops waste before it even starts! Before you buy something new, think carefully: “Do I really need this thing ” Maybe you can borrow it from a friend, find it used, or choose something that can be used again and again. Every time you say “no” to something you don’t really need, you’re helping the earth.
The second step is all about getting creative with what we already have. Imagine you have a glass jar that’s just sitting in your cupboard. Instead of letting it collect dust, why not use it to store things Old clothes can become handy cleaning rags or stylish tote bags. By reusing things, we keep them out of the trash and even save money!
The third step is recycling, which is still very important. But remember, it’s not the only thing we should do. First, find out what your local recycling program will take. Then, make sure you put your recyclables in the right bins. If they’re mixed up with the wrong things, they might end up in the trash anyway. So, let’s keep recycling going!
34. What is the first step in managing waste according to the passage
A．Recycling. B．Reusing. C．Reducing. D．Composting.
35. What does the author compare reducing waste to
A．A scientist’s experiment. B．A detective’s work.
C．A superhero’s mission. D．A doctor’s advice.
36. Why is it suggested to think before buying something new
A．To save money. B．To help the earth.
C．To impress friends. D．To collect more things.
37. What can an old glass jar be used for according to the passage
A．A pencil holder. B．A flower vase.
C．Storing things. D．A toy for pets.
38. What is the main benefit of reusing things mentioned in the passage
A．It’s fun.
B．It saves money and keeps items out of the trash.
C．It makes you popular.
D．It’s easy to do.
（B）
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors in the world. He was born in America in 1847. When he was a child, he was always asking questions and trying out new ideas. No matter how hard it was, he never gave up.
Edison invented over 1,000 new things during his life. His most famous invention was the light bulb. He also invented the phonograph (留声机) and the motion picture camera. These inventions have greatly changed people's lives.
Edison worked very hard. He often said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety - nine percent perspiration (汗水)." He spent a lot of time in his laboratory, working day and night. Sometimes he worked for 36 hours without rest.
Edison's inventions have had a lasting influence on the world. They have made our lives more convenient and colorful. We should learn from his spirit of never - giving - up and his hard - working attitude.
39. When was Thomas Edison born
A. In 1847. B. In 1947. C. In 1874. D. In 1974.
40. What was Edison's most famous invention
A. The phonograph. B. The motion picture camera.
C. The light bulb. D. All of the above.
41. What does the sentence "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety - nine percent perspiration." mean
A. Genius is all about inspiration.
B. Genius is mainly about hard work.
C. Inspiration is more important than hard work.
D. Hard work is not important.
42. How did Edison's inventions change people's lives
A. They made people lazy.
B. They made people's lives more difficult.
C. They made people's lives more convenient and colorful.
D. They had no influence on people's lives.
43. What can we learn from Edison
A. We should always ask questions.
B. We should give up when it's hard.
C. We should have the spirit of never - giving - up and work hard.
D. We should only focus on one invention.
六、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
Confucius was a great thinker and educator in ancient China. He was born in a ____44____ family in the state of Lu. His father died when he was very young. Despite the difficult life, Confucius was ____45____ in learning. He studied the ancient classics and learned a lot of knowledge.
Confucius spent most of his life teaching. He had many students from different backgrounds. He taught them not only knowledge but also how to be a ____46____ person. His teachings focused on morality, kindness, and respect for others.
Confucius traveled around many states, trying to spread his ____47____. Although he faced many difficulties and setbacks, he never gave up. His ideas had a profound influence on Chinese society and culture. Even today, his teachings are still ____48____ by people all over the world.
44. A. rich B. poor C. big D. small
45. A. interested B. bored C. tired D. good
46. A. bad B. kind C. lazy D. selfish
47. A. books B. money C. ideas D. clothes
48. A. forgotten B. remembered C. hated D. refused
七、短文填空（每小题1分，共5分）
As we learn about famous people in history, we can find that many of them had a strong ____49____ (will) to succeed. Take Beethoven for example. He was a great musician, but he faced great difficulties in his life. He began to lose his ____50____ (hear) when he was still young. However, this didn't stop him from creating great music. He ____51____ (continue) to compose, pouring his emotions and thoughts into his works. His music is full of ____52____ (powerful) and has inspired millions of people around the world. Another example is Helen Keller. Despite being blind and deaf, she ____53____ (overcome) many difficulties through her hard work and determination. She became a famous writer and educator, showing us that nothing is impossible if we have a strong will.
八、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分）
Read the passage and answer the questions.（阅读短文并回答问题）
Marie Curie was a Polish - born French physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win in two different fields (Physics and Chemistry).
Marie Curie was born in 1867. She was interested in science from a young age. In 1891, she went to Paris to study at the Sorbonne. There, she met Pierre Curie, and they got married in 1895.
Marie and Pierre worked together on the research of radioactivity. They discovered radium (镭). Their work was very important in the history of science.
In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics, together with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. In 1911, she won another Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of radium and polonium (钋).
Marie Curie's work has had a great influence on the world. Her discoveries have helped doctors treat diseases and have advanced the field of science.
54.Where was Marie Curie born
______________________________
55.When did she go to Paris to study
______________________________
56.What did she and Pierre Curie discover
______________________________
57.How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win
______________________________
58.What's the influence of Marie Curie's work
______________________________
九、书面表达（15分）
学校要举办“我最敬佩的历史名人”演讲比赛，请以“The Famous Person I Admire Most”为题，根据以下要点写一篇演讲稿。
1. 介绍你最敬佩的历史名人是谁；
2. 说明你敬佩他/她的原因，可从其成就、品质等方面阐述；
3. 谈谈从他/她身上你学到了什么。一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
1. C. is going to be
解析：there be句型的将来时结构为“there will be”或“there is/are going to be”，主语“a basketball match”为单数，故选C。
2. C. us
解析：动词“told”后接宾格代词，“us”是“we”的宾格，意为“告诉我们”。
3. C. The
解析：“over there”表示特指，用定冠词the修饰“old man”，指“那边的老人”。
4. A. read
解析：“would rather do sth.”为固定搭配，意为“宁愿做某事”，后接动词原形。
5. A. shall we
解析：“Let’s...”的反意疑问句用“shall we”，表示邀请或建议。
6. C. knows
解析：if引导的条件状语从句遵循“主将从现”原则，主语“he”为第三人称单数，动词用“knows”。
7. C. What an
解析：感叹句结构为“What + a/an + 形容词 + 可数名词单数”，“amazing”以元音音素开头，用“an”。
8. A. as
解析：“be famous as”意为“作为……而出名”，“作为伟大科学家”用介词as。
9. C. the most famous
解析：“one of the + 最高级 + 名词复数”为固定结构，“最著名的作家之一”用最高级。
10. A. from, to make
解析：“get...from...”意为“从……获取”，“use sth. to do sth.”意为“用某物做某事”，故选A。
11. C. crossing
解析：“see sb. doing sth.”表示“看见某人正在做某事”，强调动作正在进行。
12. C. as soon as
解析：“as soon as possible”为固定短语，意为“尽快”，符合“找到信息尽快告诉我”的语境。
13. B. none
解析：“but”表转折，“none of them”意为“没有一本”，强调书架上没有相关书籍。
14. C. little
解析：“know little about”意为“对……了解甚少”，“little”表示否定，符合“无法回答问题”的语境。
15. B. Yes, please.
解析：对主动提供帮助的肯定回答用“Yes, please.”，表示接受帮助。
二、选词填空（每小题1分，共5分）
16. B. poor
解析：“relatively poor family”意为“相对贫穷的家庭”，与“but”后的转折形成对比。
17. C. discovered
解析：“made important discovered”意为“做出重要发现”，与“radioactivity（放射性）”搭配。
18. E. change
解析：“bring a great change”意为“带来巨大改变”，指居里夫人的研究改变了人们对宇宙的理解。
19. D. characters
解析：“the characters in her books”意为“她书中的人物”，指书中描述的研究相关角色。
20. A. inventor
解析：“outstanding inventor”意为“杰出的发明家”，与“husband Pierre Curie”的身份相符。
三、单词拼写（每小题1分，共10分）
21. death
解析：“the death of...”意为“……的逝世”，用名词“death”作主语。
22. changeable
解析：“changeable”为形容词，意为“多变的”，描述秋天的天气。
23. million
解析：“several million people”意为“数百万人”，“million”前有具体数字时用原形。
24. poet
解析：“poet”意为“诗人”，“Li Bai was a great poet”李白是伟大的诗人。
25. pain
解析：“sharp pain”意为“剧烈的疼痛”，用名词“pain”作宾语。
26. succeed
解析：“will succeed in doing sth.”意为“将成功做某事”，“will”后接动词原形。
27. is
解析：“information”为不可数名词，there be句型中用单数“is”。
28. inventor
解析：“inventor”意为“发明家”，“贝尔是电话的发明者”。
四、完成句子（每小题2分，共10分）
29. isn’t any
解析：否定句中“some”变“any”，“is”的否定式为“isn’t”。
30. There are
解析：“have”与“there be”句型转换，“the building has”相当于“there are...in the building”。
31. How many; are there
解析：对数量提问用“how many”，后接一般疑问句“are there”。
32. look after
解析：“take care of”同义短语为“look after”，意为“照顾”。
33. There will be a concert tomorrow
解析：there be句型的将来时结构，注意句首字母大写和标点。
五、阅读理解（每小题2分，共20分）
（A）
34. C. Reducing
解析：第二段首句明确“The first and most important step is to reduce...”，选C。
35. C. A superhero’s mission
解析：第二段第二句将“reduce waste”比作“superhero who stops waste”，选C。
36. B. To help the earth
解析：第二段最后一句“you’re helping the earth”说明思考的目的是保护地球，选B。
37. C. Storing things
解析：第三段第二句“use it to store things”指出旧玻璃罐可用于储存物品，选C。
38. B. It saves money and keeps items out of the trash
解析：第三段最后一句“keep them out of the trash and even save money”为直接依据，选B。
（B）
39. A. In 1847
解析：第二段首句明确出生年份为1847年，选A。
40. C. The light bulb
解析：第三段第二句“His most famous invention was the light bulb”，选C。
41. B. Genius is mainly about hard work
解析：第四段强调“99% perspiration（努力）”，说明天才主要靠努力，选B。
42. C. They made people's lives more convenient and colorful
解析：第五段第二句直接提到“more convenient and colorful”，选C。
43. C. We should have the spirit of never-giving-up and work hard
解析：第五段最后一句“learn from his spirit of never-giving-up”为核心观点，选C。
六、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
44. B. poor
解析：后文“difficult life”提示出生于“poor family”（贫穷家庭），选B。
45. A. interested
解析：“be interested in learning”意为“对学习感兴趣”，固定搭配，选A。
46. B. kind
解析：与“morality, kindness”并列，应选“kind”，教导如何成为“善良的人”，选B。
47. C. ideas
解析：“spread his ideas”意为“传播他的思想”，符合孔子周游列国的史实，选C。
48. B. remembered
解析：“still remembered”意为“仍被铭记”，与“influence”呼应，选B。
七、短文填空（每小题1分，共5分）
49. will
解析：“strong will”意为“坚强的意志”，用名词原形。
50. hearing
解析：“lose his hearing”意为“失去听力”，用名词“hearing”。
51. continued
解析：描述过去动作，用过去式“continued”，“继续创作”。
52. power
解析：“full of power”意为“充满力量”，用名词“power”。
53. overcame
解析：过去式“overcame”，“克服困难”，与“became”时态一致。
八、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分）
54. She was born in Poland.
解析：第一段首句“Polish-born”表明出生地为波兰。
55. In 1891.
解析：第二段第二句明确提到“in 1891, she went to Paris to study”。
56. They discovered radium.
解析：第三段第二句“they discovered radium”为直接答案。
57. She won two Nobel Prizes.
解析：第四段提到1903年和1911年各获一次诺贝尔奖，共两次。
58. Her discoveries have helped doctors treat diseases and advanced the field of science.
解析：最后一段直接引用原文“helped doctors treat diseases and have advanced the field of science”。
九、书面表达（15分）
The Famous Person I Admire Most
Dear everyone,
The famous person I admire most is Marie Curie. She was a brilliant scientist. Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and she even won it in two different fields—Physics and Chemistry.
What I respect about her is her perseverance and dedication to science. Despite facing numerous difficulties, like the lack of research resources and social prejudice against women in science, she never gave up. She discovered radium and polonium, making great contributions to medical science.
From her, I've learned that no matter how tough things get, we should stick to our goals and keep working hard. Her spirit will always inspire me to overcome challenges in my life.
Thank you!
