Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world语法练（含答案）2025-2026学年冀教版（2024）八年级英语上册

冀教版八年级英语上Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world语法精练
（Comparative and superlative用法）
一、词汇运用（紧扣单元主题“世界自然奇观”）
1. The ________ (natural) scenery in the valley is beyond description—it's like a painting.
2. The Grand Canyon is one of the most ________ (stunning) wonders I've ever seen.
3. The mountain is about 50 ________ (mile) away from our city.
4. The ________ (explorer) spent years traveling to discover new natural wonders.
5. The Tibetan Plateau is the highest ________ (plateau) in the world.
6. The ________ (beauty) of the Northern Lights attracts thousands of visitors yearly.
7. Protecting the ________ (ecological) balance of rainforests is crucial for wildlife.
8. The ________ (importance) of saving natural wonders can't be overstated.
9. Only a few people are allowed to ________ (enter) this protected natural area.
10. The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World ________ (heritage) site.
11. The Amazon River is one of the ________ (major) rivers on Earth.
12. The ________ (headwaters) of the Yangtze River are in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
13. The ________ (breathtaking) view from the mountain top made us gasp.
14. The ________ (wetland) is home to hundreds of rare bird species.
15. Many tourists say this lake is like a ________ (heaven) on earth.
二、句型转换（丰富比较级和最高级题型，聚焦单元主题）
1. The Nile is long. The Amazon is longer.（合并为一句）
The Amazon is ________ ________ the Nile.
2. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.（改为同义句）
Mount Everest is ________ than ________ ________ mountain in the world.
3. This waterfall is beautiful. That waterfall is more beautiful.（合并为一句）
That waterfall is ________ ________ this one.
4. The Pacific Ocean is large. The Atlantic Ocean is smaller.（合并为一句）
The Pacific Ocean is ________ ________ the Atlantic Ocean.
5. The Arctic is cold. The Antarctic is colder.（合并为一句）
The Antarctic is ________ ________ the Arctic.
6. The Sahara is the largest desert in the world.（改为一般疑问句）
________ the Sahara ________ ________ desert in the world
7. This rainforest is old. That rainforest is older.（合并为一句）
That rainforest is ________ ________ this one.
8. The Great Barrier Reef is colorful. It's the most colorful reef in the world.（合并为一句）
The Great Barrier Reef is ________ ________ ________ reef in the world.
9. The Gobi Desert is dry. The Arabian Desert is drier.（合并为一句）
The Arabian Desert is ________ ________ the Gobi Desert.
10. Victoria Falls is wide. It's the widest fall in Africa.（改为同义句）
Victoria Falls is ________ than ________ ________ fall in Africa.
11. This canyon is deep. That canyon is deeper.（合并为一句）
That canyon is ________ ________ this canyon.
12. The Dead Sea is salty. It's the saltiest sea in the world.（改为同义句）
The Dead Sea is ________ than ________ ________ sea in the world.
13. The Alps are high. The Himalayas are higher.（合并为一句）
The Himalayas are ________ ________ the Alps.
14. This glacier is long. It's the longest in Europe.（改为一般疑问句）
________ this glacier ________ ________ in Europe
15. The Amazon rainforest is big. It's the biggest rainforest on Earth.（合并为一句）
The Amazon rainforest is ________ ________ ________ rainforest on Earth.
三、阅读理解（紧扣“世界自然奇观”主题，渗透比较级和最高级用法）
A篇：The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is one of the largest rainforests in the world. It is bigger than many countries in Europe. It has more species of plants and animals than any other rainforest.
The trees in the Amazon are taller than those in most forests. The river that runs through it is wider than many rivers. This natural wonder is important for the world's oxygen. Protecting it is more important than many people realize.
1. How does the Amazon rainforest compare in size to European countries
A. It is smaller B. It is bigger
C. It is the same size D. It is shorter
2. What has the Amazon rainforest more of than any other
A. Cities B. Species of plants and animals
C. Roads D. Buildings
3. How do the trees in the Amazon compare to most forests
A. They are taller B. They are shorter
C. They are older D. They are younger
4. Why is the Amazon important
A. For its cities B. For the world's oxygen
C. For its roads D. For its buildings
5. What is more important than many people realize
A. Destroying the rainforest B. Protecting the rainforest
C. Building in the rainforest D. Ignoring the rainforest
B篇：Mount Qomolangma
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It is higher than any other mountain on Earth. Climbing it is more challenging than climbing most mountains.
The air at the top is thinner than at lower heights. The weather is colder than in many places—temperatures can be minus 60 degrees! Despite this, many climbers try to reach the top. It is one of the most amazing natural wonders.
6. What makes Mount Qomolangma special
A. It is the lowest mountain B. It is the highest mountain
C. It is the widest mountain D. It is the longest mountain
7. How does climbing Qomolangma compare to most mountains
A. It is easier B. It is more challenging
C. It is shorter D. It is less interesting
8. How is the air at the top compared to lower heights
A. Thinner B. Thicker C. Warmer D. Wetter
9. What is the weather like on Qomolangma
A. Hotter than most places B. Colder than many places
C. Rainier than most places D. Windier than many places
10. What do many climbers try to do
A. Build on the mountain B. Reach the top
C. Destroy the mountain D. Ignore the mountain
四、书面表达（围绕“自然奇观”主题，综合运用比较级和最高级）
以“A Natural Wonder I Know”为题，写一篇短文，描述你了解的一处自然奇观，至少使用8处比较级和最高级的正确用法。
要求：1. 语言准确，贴合单元主题；2. 词数100-150词。
答案
一、词汇运用
1. natural 2. stunning 3. miles 4. explorers 5. plateau 6. beauty
7. ecological 8. importance 9. enter 10. heritage 11. major 12. headwaters 13. breathtaking 14. wetland 15. heaven
二、句型转换
1. longer than 2. higher; any other 3. more beautiful than 4. larger than
5. colder than 6. Is; the largest 7. older than 8. the most colorful 9. drier than 10. wider; any other 11. deeper than 12. saltier; any other 13. higher than
14. Is; the longest 15. the biggest
三、阅读理解
A篇：1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B
B篇：6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
四、书面表达（参考范文）
A Natural Wonder I Know
I know Victoria Falls, one of the most amazing waterfalls in the world. It is wider than many waterfalls I've seen in pictures. The water here is more powerful than in small streams.
The sound of the falling water is louder than thunder on rainy days. The mist from the falls is thicker than fog in the morning. It creates rainbows that are more colorful than any I've seen.
Local people say it is the most beautiful place in their country. Compared to other natural wonders, Victoria Falls feels more alive. It is truly one of the greatest gifts of nature.