16　单元成果展示(Unit 5) 鲁教版 八上

单元成果展示(Unit 5)
What's the highest mountain in the world
(时间：100分钟　满分：120分)
Ⅰ.完形填空(20分)
Emperor penguins(帝企鹅) are the largest penguins on Earth．For many months each year, they live near the sea．However, in May, the weather gets colder and ice 1 large areas of the ocean．They have to go somewhere else that is many kilometers away．There, each mother penguin lays(产) an egg．Then all the hungry 2 must walk back to the ocean to find food．This leaves the job of keeping the eggs warm 3 the father penguins．
The father penguins put eggs on top of their feet．In this way, they keep the eggs at body temperature for two months．The job is 4 easy．By July, it is winter in Antarctica．Most animals 5 warmer places, but the father penguins stay．In this time, without food, a father penguin can 6 almost half of his body weight．
By August, the mother penguin returns in time to see her baby hatch out．The baby is then moved to her brood pouch(育儿袋)．This can be 7 ． If the baby falls, it can freeze(冻住) quickly, 8 the parents must be careful．Once this is done, the hungry father penguin returns to the ocean to find food．
Over the next few months, penguin parents take turns going to the ocean for 9 ．They each make the trip several times, bringing back something to eat for the baby．
By December, winter is ending．The little penguin is about five 10 old and can live on its own．
(　D　)1．A．changes　　　 B．carries
C．passes D．covers
(　B　)2．A．fathers B．mothers
C．adults D．kids
(　A　)3．A．to B．by
C．under D．from
(　C　)4．A．already B．almost
C．never D．quite
(　C　)5．A．give up B．clean up
C．leave for D．ask for
(　B　)6．A．hide B．lose
C．use D．need
(　B　)7．A．easy B．difficult
C．boring D．interesting
(　D　)8．A．or B．as
C．but D．so
(　C　)9．A．water B．exercise
C．food D．help
(　C　)10．A．days B．weeks
C．months D．years
Ⅱ.阅读理解(30分)
A
China is a country with many great mountains．Some of them have beautiful sights while others are rich in cultural value．The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful.
Mount Taishan
Mount Taishan is one of the most famous mountains in China．It has always been seen as a symbol of power(权力) and peace．Many emperors came here to show respect to heaven and the earth.
There are two must see sights on the mountain．The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan．It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain, including sunrise, sunset, and the sea of clouds．The second is Bixia Temple．It has a group of ancient buildings with five large halls.
Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is famous for its natural cliffs(峭壁) and narrow paths．It has five great peaks．The East Peak is the best place for seeing sunrise; the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds; the South Peak is the highest peak(2，155 meters) of Mount Huashan; the West Peak is a huge rock shaped like a lotus flower; the Middle Peak is at the center of the five peaks.
The way up the mountain is known as one of the most dangerous walks in the world．The mountain also has several famous temples.
Mount Huangshan
：
·Strange Pines(松树)．Some stand alone on peaks．Others hang downwards from the cliffs.
·Absurd Stones．They can look like humans or animals．It depends on the direction in which you look.
·Seas of Clouds．They often make the peaks seem like large and small islands.
·Hot Springs．They have been well known since ancient times.
(　C　)11．The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refers to “ ”．
A．countries B．sights
C．mountains D．cliffs
解析：代词指代题。根据第一段“China is a country with many great mountains．Some of them have beautiful sights while others are rich in cultural value.”可知， them指的是前句所提的高山。故选C。
(　D　)12．What can we know about Mount Taishan according to the text
A．It stands for health and peace.
B．The hot springs there are very famous.
C．It is the most dangerous mountain in China.
D．We can enjoy wonderful views from the Jade Emperor Peak.
解析：细节理解题。根据“The first is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is at the top of Mount Taishan．It offers tourists amazing views of the whole mountain”可知， 我们可以从玉皇顶上欣赏泰山美丽的景色。故选D。
(　D　)13．According to the text, if Betty wants to enjoy the sea of clouds in Mount Huashan, she should go to ．
A．the East Peak
B．the South Peak
C．the West Peak
D．the North Peak
解析：细节理解题。根据“the North Peak is famous for its sea of clouds”可知， 北峰以云海而闻名， 所以应该去北峰。故选D。
(　A　)14．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank “ ”？
A．Mount Huangshan is famous for its “four natural wonders”
B．Mount Huangshan plays an important part in Chinese culture　
C．Mount Huangshan is popular with those who like strange pines
D．Mount Huangshan's sights of sunset and sunrise are not to be missed
解析：推理判断题。根据“Strange Pines(松树)”“Absurd Stones”“Seas of Clouds”及“Hot Springs”可知， 下文提到了黄山的四处自然景观， 所以此处应是引出这四处自然景观。故选A。
(　B　)15．Why does the writer write the text
A．To share experiences of mountain climbing.
B．To introduce the great mountains in China.
C．To offer ways to research mountains in China.
D．To advise people to protect the great mountains.
解析：主旨大意题。根据“The mountains listed below are either among the most famous or the most beautiful.”及全文的内容可知， 作者是为了介绍中国的一些著名山脉。故选B。
B
Southern white rhinos(犀牛) mainly live in Africa．They are very large in size, about 4 meters long, 1.75 meters high, and over two tons in weight．There are two horns(角) on the nose．The front horn is over half a meter long, while the other one is smaller．Southern white rhinos are not really white．They are grey in color．“White” may come from the Afrikaans word for “wide”．It has some connection with their wide mouths.
Southern white rhinos live on grass, leaves, fruit and so on．They have very poor eyesight．However, they have good hearing and an excellent sense of smell．Their skin(皮肤) is nearly 5 cm thick but is very sensitive．During the day, they try to find a cool place to avoid sunburn．Southern white rhinos lie in mud(泥浆) when they can, as it sticks to their skin and protects them from the bright African sun.
Some humans kill rhinos for their horns．They sell horns to those who believe horns have magic powers or can treat sickness．It puts southern white rhinos in danger.
Now many actions are taken to protect southern white rhinos．The international trade in rhino horn has been stopped in the world．Besides, many protected areas have been built, especially in South Africa．Up to 2020, more than 20 countries have made rules to protect southern white rhinos．Today the number of southern white rhinos has increased to over 20，000 in the wild.
(　C　)16．Where do southern white rhinos mainly live
A．In Europe． B．In America.
C．In Africa.
解析：细节理解题。根据“Southern white rhinos(犀牛) mainly live in Africa.”可知， 南方白犀牛主要生活在非洲。故选C。
(　C　)17．What color are southern white rhinos
A．Red． B．Blue.
C．Grey.
解析：细节理解题。根据“Southern white rhinos are not really white．They are grey in color.”可知， 南方白犀牛是灰色的。故选C。
(　B　)18．What does the underlined word “sensitive” probably mean in Chinese in Paragraph 2
A．健康的 B．敏感的
C．光滑的
解析：词义猜测题。根据“Their skin(皮肤) is nearly 5 cm thick but is very sensitive．During the day, they try to find a cool place to avoid sunburn.”可知， 南方白犀牛白天试图找一个凉爽的地方避免晒伤， 可猜测它们的皮肤非常敏感。故选B。
(　A　)19．Why do some humans kill southern white rhinos
A．For their horns.
B．For their meat.
C．For their noses.
解析：细节理解题。根据“Some humans kill rhinos for their horns.”可知， 有些人为了犀牛角而杀死南方白犀牛。故选A。
(　B　)20．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Ways to feed southern white rhinos.
B．Actions of protecting southern white rhinos.
C．Places for southern white rhinos to live in.
解析：段落大意题。分析最后一段内容可知， 最后一段主要介绍了保护南方白犀牛的许多行动。故选B。
C
Have you ever been to the Dongting Lake It's in the northern part of Hunan Province．It is about 2，579.2 square kilometers in size．It is one of the five largest freshwater(淡水的) lakes in China．Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to Yueyang in order to enjoy the beautiful scenery around the Dongting Lake.
With the development of society, protecting the Dongting Lake has become a hot topic．In fact, people of Yueyang are trying to improve the environment of the lake．On the one hand, we set up East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve(东洞庭湖国家级自然保护区) in 1982．It provides a good place for birds and rare(珍稀的) animals．Sometimes, elk(麋鹿) can even be seen eating grass in East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve．On the other hand, factories mustn't put waste water into the lake．Fishes are living in the clean water．Besides, colourful flowers and green trees are planted along the Dongting Lake．It is nice for people to go there when flowers come out and leaves turn green.
The Dongting Lake is our mother lake．Everyone in Yueyang should play a part in protecting it.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
21．Where is the Dongting Lake
It's in the northern part of Hunan Province.
22．Why do many tourists come to Yueyang every year
Because they want to enjoy the beautiful scenery around the Dongting Lake.
23．When did we set up East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve
In 1982.
24．Does East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve give a good place to birds and rare animals
Yes, it does.
25．What can the East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve do
It can provide a good place for birds and rare animals.
Ⅲ.词汇运用(20分)
(A)根据句意及汉语或首字母提示完成单词。
26．The population (人口) of Japan is much smaller than that of India.
27．Many wild animals are in danger now．We must do some things to protect them.
28．Claudia weighs 90 kilos．She needs to lose weight to keep healthy.
29．It's midnight, but I am not asleep．I am still awake ．
30．The old man's illness (病) was much more serious than the doctor first thought.
(B)用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
31．Is the Caspian Sea the deepest (deep) of all the salt lakes
32．Thousands of tourists (tour) come to visit our village every year.
33．Alice writes more carefully (careful) than I do.
34．If you want to achieve (achievement) your dream in the future, you must study hard now.
35．When the child saw his mother, he ran over to her with excitement (excite).
Ⅳ.选词填空(20分)
根据短文内容，用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空，使文章完整、通顺。每词限用一次。
life, two, though, sure, many, huge, drop, world, condition, seem
Rainforests are forests with very tall trees．There are rainforests in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America．The biggest rainforest is the Amazon Rainforest．More than half of it is in Brazil, 36．__though__ several other countries, including Peru and Ecuador, also share parts of it．The 37． second biggest rainforest is the Congo Rainforest in Africa．
Everything 38． seems bigger in the rainforest．You can find 39． huge trees and plants with large leaves there．The tallest trees may grow as high as 61 meters．
Rainforests have 40． more species of plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth．You might find as many as 300 kinds of trees in a rainforest．More than half of the 41． world's animals live there too．Scientists are pretty 42． sure that many of the plants and animals in the rainforest haven't been discovered yet．
Why is there so much 43． life in the rainforest Because of the warm and wet 44． conditions ,_most rainforests are along or near the equator(赤道)． It never snows and the temperature never 45． drops much below about 20℃．Some places get about 2.5 cm of rain or more every day．All the rain and warmth help plants grow．When plants grow well, animals have lots to eat．
Ⅴ.书面表达(30分)
请你以“Saving Tigers”为题， 用英语写一篇80词左右的短文向某中学生英文报“习作园地”专栏投稿， 内容要点如下：
1．老虎是人们在动物园里最喜欢观看的动物之一；
2．现在世界上老虎的数量日趋减少；
3．老虎处境危险的原因；
4．保护老虎的建议。
Saving Tigers
Have you visited zoos Have you seen tigers in the zoos I think tigers are one of the most popular animals in the zoo. But now the amount of them is reducing. What caused them to reduce Because many trees are cut down and they have no place to live. In order to protect them, we must build many natural reserves. And we must stop people from hunting.
Let's try our best to save tigers.
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