Unit 3-4 单元综合测试（含答案）译林版（2024）英语八年级上册

2025-2026学年译林版八年级上册英语 Unit 3-4单元综合测试卷
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一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —My brother learned to repair bikes all by ______. He didn’t ask anyone for help.
—Wow, he’s really a capable boy!
A. himself B. herself C. myself D. yourself
2. —I want to make a tie-dye T-shirt but don’t know how to start.
—You ______ read the instructions first. They will tell you the right steps.
A. should B. need C. must D. can
3. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. You can learn from them and never ______ others.
A. fall off B. fall down C. fall behind D. fall over
4. —Could you please ______ this English sentence into Chinese I don’t understand it.
—Sure, let’s look at it together.
A. translate B. change C. turn D. make
5. The little boy is ______ about DIY. He spends every weekend making model planes.
A. crazy B. curious C. worried D. happy
6. You should read English ______ every morning. It helps improve your pronunciation.
A. slowly B. quietly C. aloud D. quickly
7. Our teacher often ______ us to take notes when we listen to English speeches.
A. tells B. advises C. warns D. allows
8. This story is worth ______ again because it teaches us how to be a successful learner.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
9. —I ______ how to fold a paper rose. Can you show me
—Of course. Let’s take a piece of coloured paper first.
A. wonder B. know C. decide D. forget
10. When doing DIY, you should cut the wood ______ than before. A wrong cut may ruin the whole project.
A. careful B. more carefully C. carefully D. most carefully
11. You can use this ______ to dye the cloth. It will turn the cloth into bright red.
A. ink B. paint C. dye D. water
12. The girl has a strong ______ about science. She always asks her teacher lots of questions.
A. talent B. curiosity C. interest D. hobby
13. —Do you know ______ we can complete this DIY project
—Follow the instructions, and you’ll finish it in an hour.
A. what B. why C. when D. how
14. ______ he is only 12 years old, he can speak English very well.
A. Though B. Because C. If D. When
15. Our teacher suggests ______ English conversations with classmates every day.
A. have B. to have C. having D. has
二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Lisa used to struggle with English—she forgot new words easily and feared speaking. Her teacher told her, “Being a good ____1____ needs hard work, not just talent.” This made Lisa decide to change. She bought a notebook to write down words and reviewed them ____2____ a day: once in the morning and once at night. To remember better, she used words in simple ____3____, like “I will return your book tomorrow.” She even asked her dad for ____4____ advice, and he helped her correct mistakes.
Later, Lisa started reading English stories ____5____. At first, she read slowly and looked up many words, but she didn’t stop. She also joined an English club to practice ____6____. At first, she was shy, but her classmates encouraged her. Soon, she could talk about DIY projects—like how to make a paper rose—in English. Everyone said her sharing was ____7____.
Last month, there was an “English & DIY” competition. Lisa planned to make a greeting card for her mom. She prepared coloured paper, ____8____, glue and paint. She folded the paper, drew a rose, and used paint to color it. When the glue wasn’t strong enough, she added a little ____9____. She also checked the ____10____ of every word in her English message to avoid errors.
At the competition, Lisa introduced her card confidently. She won third prize! Her teacher ____11____ her, saying, “Your English and DIY skills are great!” Lisa realized both learning and DIY need ____12____—you can’t succeed fast. Now, she reads English aloud daily and does small DIY projects on weekends. She helps her deskmate with English too, telling him, “____13____ mistakes and keep trying.”
Lisa’s mom put the card on a shelf. Guests always praise it, and Lisa feels proud. She often says, “Never ____14____ if you want to succeed.” Now, she wants to make a model plane and introduce it in English at the school fair. She’s already bought materials and is reading the ____15____ carefully. She knows it’s a challenge, but she’s ready.
1. A. learner B. student C. reader D. speaker
2. A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
3. A. sentences B. words C. passages D. stories
4. A. useful B. useless C. boring D. interesting
5. A. quietly B. aloud C. slowly D. quickly
6. A. writing B. speaking C. reading D. listening
7. A. bad B. terrible C. great D. boring
8. A. tape B. chalk C. ink D. cloth
9. A. more glue B. more paper C. more tape D. more paint
10. A. spelling B. meaning C. pronunciation D. grammar
11. A. praised B. thanked C. helped D. taught
12. A. talent B. luck C. effort D. time
13. A. Face B. Avoid C. Forget D. Leave
14. A. give up B. look up C. wake up D. grow up
15. A. news B. instructions C. stories D. messages
三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共18分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
One afternoon, 14-year-old Mia found a brown butterfly cocoon while watering roses in her garden. She was curious about how a butterfly would come out, so she carefully took the cocoon home and put it in a small box near her bedroom window. Every day after school, she checked it to see if there was any change.
On the fourth day, Mia saw a tiny hole in the cocoon. A colorful part of the butterfly was pushing against the hole, trying to get out. She sat and watched for an hour, but the butterfly suddenly stopped—it looked stuck, like it had no more energy. Mia felt sorry and thought, “I should help it.” She got a small pair of scissors and cut the cocoon open a little wider.
The butterfly crawled out easily, but Mia noticed something was wrong. Its body was swollen, and its wings were small and crumpled, not the big, bright ones she’d seen before. She waited for hours, hoping the wings would spread, but they never did. The butterfly could only crawl slowly and never flew.
That evening, Mia told her dad what happened. He smiled and said gently, “The struggle to get out of the cocoon is important. Pushing through the small hole pushes fluid from its body into its wings—that’s how the wings grow strong. You helped, but you took away the work it needed to fly.”
Mia nodded. She felt a little sad, but she learned a useful lesson: some hard moments in life aren’t bad. They help us grow stronger, just like the butterfly’s struggle would have helped it fly.
26. What did Mia do after finding the cocoon
A. She left it in the garden. B. She took it home to watch.
C. She gave it to her dad. D. She opened it at once.
27. Why couldn’t the butterfly fly
A. It was hurt by the scissors. B. It didn’t go through the necessary struggle.
C. Its wings were too big. D. It was too young to fly.
28. What lesson did Mia learn
A. Struggles can make us stronger. B. Butterflies are hard to help.
C. We should never use scissors alone. D. Kindness always works.
B
Last month, my old bookcase broke—some shelves fell off, and my favorite storybooks and school textbooks were all piled up on the floor. My mom suggested, “Why not make a new small shelf by yourself It’s a simple DIY project.” I was nervous at first—I’d never done DIY before—but the thought of having a shelf I made myself made me try.
First, I asked my dad for help with materials. He gave me a piece of light wood, a small saw, nails, a hammer, and a can of blue paint (my favorite color). We measured the wood together: 60 centimeters long and 20 centimeters wide. My dad showed me how to hold the saw safely, and I cut the wood slowly—at first, the line was a little crooked, but I sanded the edge gently to fix it.
Next, I started putting the shelf together. I marked nail spots with a pencil, then used the hammer to drive nails in. But I made a mistake: I hit my thumb once! It turned red and hurt, but I blew on it and kept going. After 30 minutes, the basic shelf was done. Then, I painted it blue, adding two thin coats and waiting for each to dry so there were no drips.
The next day, I put my books on the new shelf. It held all of them perfectly! My mom saw it and said, “Wow, you did a great job! This shelf is better than the old one.” I felt so proud of myself.
This DIY experience taught me two things: first, don’t be afraid to try new things. Second, mistakes are okay—they help you learn. Now, I want to try making a pencil box for my desk next.
29. What made the writer decide to do a DIY project
A. The old bookcase broke. B. Dad asked him to try.
C. He wanted a new hobby. D. Mom bought new materials.
30. What mistake did the writer make when putting the shelf together
A. He cut the wood too short. B. He hit his thumb with the hammer.
C. He used the wrong paint. D. He forgot to measure the wood.
31. What did the writer learn from this DIY experience
A. DIY is always easy. B. Never ask for help with DIY.
C. Trying new things and learning from mistakes is good. D. Painting is the hardest part of DIY.
C
Yuan Longping, known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice", was one of China’s most beloved scientists. Born in 1930 and passing away in 2021, he dedicated his entire life to solving one big problem: how to grow more rice to feed more people. His work didn’t just change China’s farms—it helped millions of people around the world avoid hunger.
When Yuan was a young man, he traveled to many rural areas and saw something that broke his heart: families struggling to have enough to eat because the traditional rice they grew produced very little grain. A single field could only feed a small number of people, and bad weather often made the harvest even worse. That’s when Yuan made a promise: he would spend his life finding a way to grow higher-yield rice.
Starting his research in the 1960s, Yuan and his team faced endless challenges. They worked in rice fields from dawn to dusk, even when summer temperatures soared above 35℃ or winter winds made the fields freezing cold. They collected hundreds of rice samples from all over China, tested different ways to cross-breed them, and failed more than 200 times. Some people told them their goal was impossible, but Yuan just said, "Every failure teaches us what doesn’t work—so we’re one step closer to what does."
After 13 years of hard work, their persistence paid off. In 1973, Yuan and his team successfully developed the first hybrid rice variety. This new rice was a game-changer: it could produce 20% more grain than traditional rice on the same amount of land. Soon, hybrid rice was planted across China, and later introduced to countries like India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Wherever it grew, it helped farmers harvest more food and feed their families.
Even when Yuan was in his 80s, he didn’t slow down. Every morning, he still went to his experimental fields to check on the rice plants, and every afternoon, he studied data to improve the hybrid rice further. His biggest dream was to "see hybrid rice planted all over the world so that no child goes to bed hungry." He never stopped chasing that dream until the end.
Today, people remember Yuan not just for his great invention, but for his hard work, persistence, and kindness. He showed us that even the biggest problems can be solved if we keep trying.
32. Why did Yuan Longping decide to study hybrid rice
A. To make more money from farming. B. To solve the food shortage problem.
C. To become a famous scientist. D. To help his family’s rice farm.
33. When did Yuan and his team develop the first hybrid rice
A. In 1930, when Yuan was born. B. In the 1960s, when they started research.
C. In 1973, after 13 years of work. D. In his 80s, when Yuan was old.
34. What can we learn from Yuan Longping’s story
A. Hard work and persistence can help achieve dreams. B. Great inventions happen by accident.
C. Old people should stop working to rest. D. It’s impossible to solve big world problems.
四、信息还原（每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
DIY is a lot of fun. It allows you to make things by yourself and save money—plus, there’s a special joy in using something you built with your own hands. But if you want to do a successful DIY project, you need to follow some steps. ___35___
First, choose a project that is right for you. If you are new to DIY, don’t choose something too difficult, like building a big bookshelf or fixing a broken bike. ___36___ For example, making a simple card for your friend’s birthday or a small shelf for your desk is a good start. As you get more experience, you can try harder projects.
Second, prepare all the materials you need. Before you start, make a list of materials so you won’t forget anything halfway. ___37___ For example, if you want to make a card, you need coloured paper, glue, scissors and tape. Make sure you have everything ready—this will save you time and trouble of running out to buy things in the middle.
Third, read the instructions carefully. If you are following a DIY guide or a video tutorial, read each step slowly and make sure you understand it before moving on. ___38___ If you don’t understand a step, ask someone for help, like your parents or a crafty friend. Don’t guess—this may lead to mistakes that break your project.
Fourth, take your time. DIY is not a race, so there’s no need to rush. Work slowly and carefully, especially when using tools like scissors or glue. If you make a mistake, don’t worry. ___39___ You can try again and correct it—many great DIY projects have small fixes along the way.
Finally, enjoy the process. DIY is about having fun, not just getting a perfect result. Even if your project isn’t as good as you hoped, you’ll still learn something new. You made something by yourself, and that’s something to be proud of!
A. You can start with easy projects.
B. Don’t hurry to finish.
C. Here are some useful tips for you.
D. Check your list and buy the materials.
E. You can try again and correct it.
F. DIY projects are always difficult.
G. You don’t need to prepare anything.
五、词汇运用（共10分）
A. 根据句意及首字母提示补全单词（每小题1分，共5分）
40. The little girl has a t______ for music. She can sing very well.
41. Please r______ the word three times. It will help you remember it.
42. My dad is good at DIY. He made a beautiful s______ for my books last week.
43. You should read English a______ every morning to improve your pronunciation.
44. Edison was a great inventor. He had many i______ in his lifetime.
B. 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共5分）
45. My sister is ______ (curious) than me about nature—she always spends weekends watching animal documentaries.
46. He learned to make a model plane by ______ (he). No one helped him.
47. It’s important ______ (practice) English every day if you want to be a good learner.
48. The students ______ (be) crazy about DIY. They often do projects in their free time.
49. This story is worth ______ (read). It teaches us a lot about learning.
六、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共6分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每小题答案不超过10个词。
English learning can be fun if you use the right methods. Here are some interesting ways to make your English study easier and more enjoyable.
First, watching English cartoons is a great choice. Cartoons like “Peppa Pig” or “Tom and Jerry” are not only interesting but also easy to understand. You can learn new words and useful sentences from the characters’ dialogues. While watching, try repeating the lines aloud—this small step can help you improve your spoken English little by little.
Second, playing English games is another fun way. There are many English games online, such as word puzzles, grammar challenges, or even English story-based games. These games turn learning into play: you can play them with your friends, and while you’re having fun competing or working together, you’ll also pick up English knowledge without feeling tired.
Third, listening to English songs works well too. Most English pop songs or children’s songs have simple and easy-to-remember lyrics. You can listen to them while walking, doing homework, or relaxing. Singing along with the songs helps you remember new words, and it also improves your listening skills. If you don’t know some words, look up the lyrics—you’ll learn their meanings and how to use them in context.
These methods are fun and effective. They help you learn English without feeling bored. Try them, and you will soon find that English learning is not as hard as you thought!
50. What can you learn from English cartoons
51. Who can you play English games with
52. Why are English songs good for learning
七、书面表达（15分）
假设你校近期举办了“校园DIY创意日”活动，你参与其中并完成了一项作品。请根据以下提示，写一篇短文分享你的经历，词数80-100左右。
提示：
1. 你制作的是什么作品（如：手工笔筒、布艺书签、木质小书架等）；
2. 制作过程中用到的材料和遇到的小困难；
3. 作品完成后的感受或收获。
要求：
1. 内容完整，语句通顺，语法正确；
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息；
3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
开头：
Last month, our school held a "Campus DIY Creation Day". I was excited to take part in it and made a special work all by myself.
答案
一、单项选择
1.A 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.C
二、完形填空
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.A 10.A 11.A 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.B
三、阅读理解
26.B 27.B 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.C 32.B 33.C 34.A
四、信息还原
35.C 36.A 37.D 38.B 39.E
五、词汇运用
A. 首字母填空
40.talent 41.repeat 42.shelf 43.aloud 44.inventions
B. 单词适当形式填空
45.more curious 46.himself 47.to practice 48.are 49.reading
六、任务型阅读
50.New words and useful sentences. 51.My friends. 52.Help remember words and improve listening.
七、略(答案不唯一)