1、八年级（上）Unit 7 测试卷本试卷共四大题，满分110分；时间120分钟一、语法选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分；满分15分）Thousands of years ago, people didnt know how to make a fire. When it was very cold at night, they couldnt sleep very _1_. Sometimes lighting(闪电) hit a forest and _2_ a fire. At first people were both surprised_3_ frightened(害怕的) to se
2、e the fire. They were afraid to go out. Later a few brave men took some of this fire and made a fire near _4_ homes. They used the fire to keep them _5_ .When they had a fire, they didnt let it _6_ burning(燃烧). If it stopped, they couldnt start again. Maybe they had to _7_ for a long time, sometimes
3、 for hours. Later they learnt how to make a fire _8_ pieces of wood and stones. Now we _9_ matches(火柴). We can put them in our pocket and make a fire when we want _10_ it. But we have to be careful with fire.( ) 1.A. wellB. goodC. betterD. best( ) 2.A. startB. startsC. startedD. starting( ) 3.A. orB
4、. andC. butD. so( ) 4.A. themB. theyC. theirD. themselves( ) 5.A. warmB. warmlyC. the warmestD. most warmly( ) 6.A. stopsB. stoppingC. stopD. to stop( ) 7.A. waitB. waitsC. waitingD. waited( ) 8.A. byB. inC. onD. with( ) 9.A. hasB. haveC. hadD. having( ) 10.A. makingB. makesC. to makeD. made二、完型填空（共
5、10小题；每小题1.5分；满分15分）An old man lived alone in a town. He wanted to dig up his potato garden, but it was very _11_ work. His only son, who always _12_ him in the past, was then in prison（监狱）.So the old man wrote a letter to his son and said:Dear son,I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I wont
6、 be able to _13_ potatoes in my garden this year. I_14_ to miss doing it because your mother always loved planting time. Im just getting too old to dig up a garden.If you were here, all my _15_ would be over. I know you would dig up the garden for me _16_ you werent in prison.Love, DadSoon the old m
7、an _17_ a letter, Dad, dont dig up the garden! Thats where I buried（埋藏） the guns!”At 4 a.m. the next morning, some _18_ came and dug up the whole garden without finding any gun. The old man was _19_ and wrote another note to his son. He told him what had happened, and _20_ him what to do next.His so
8、ns reply was, Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad. Its the best I could do for you from here.”( ) 11.A. hardB. interestingC. simpleD. boring( ) 12.A. taughtB. helpedC. changedD. stopped( ) 13.A. cookB. digC. putD. plant( ) 14.A. hopeB. forgetC. hateD. decide( ) 15.A. troubleB. illnessC. dangerD. f
9、ear( ) 16.A. ifB. unlessC. becauseD. when( ) 17.A. wroteB. receivedC. sentD. read( ) 18.A. friendsB. neighborsC. policemenD. prisoners( ) 19.A. illB. luckyC. surprisedD. sorry( ) 20.A. toldB. calledC. invitedD. asked三、阅读理解（四篇文章，共20小题；每小题2分；满分40分）（A）One beautiful spring day, a red rose blossomed (开花）
10、in a forest. As the rose looked around, a pine nearby said, “What a beautiful flower! I wish I was that lovely.”The rose said, “It seems that I am the most beautiful flower.”A sunflower raised its yellow head and asked, “Why do you say that?”The rose answered, “I see everyone looking at me and admir
11、ing (欣赏）me.” Then the rose looked at a cactus (仙人掌）and said, “Look at that plant foil of thorns (刺)!”The pine said, “Who can say what beauty is? You have thorns too.”The red rose looked at the pine and said angrily, “You cannot compare my thorns to those of the cactus.”The cactus never got upset.Sum
12、mer came and life became difficult in the forest, as there was no rain. The red rose was dying.One day the rose saw birds drink water from the cactus. She also wanted to drink from it. The rose felt too ashamed (惭愧的）to ask for water from the cactus, but finally she did. The cactus kindly helped her.
13、( ) 21. Both the rose and the cactus have _ according to the passage.A. thornsB. leavesC. fruitsD. red flowers( ) 22. Who saved the dying rose at last?A. The pine.B. The sunflower.C. The birds.D. The cactus.( ) 23. What do you think of the cactus?A. Helpful.B. Shy.C. Cold.D. Stupid.( ) 24. Which of
14、the following is TRUE according to the story?A. There was no rain when summer came.B. The pine tree also got water from the cactus.C. The birds lived in the pine tree.D. The rose could bring water to the pine tree.( ) 25. What does this passage want to tell us?A. Try to help others.B. Try to drink m
15、ore water.C. Never compare you with others.D. Looks cannot be everything.（B）Scientists are working on something new. It is a machine that can give blind people a new way to read. Soon the blind may be able to read almost everything.The machine is called the Finger Reader. It is like a ring on a pers
16、ons finger. The Finger Reader can scan (扫描）words and then a computer will read the words out loudly. It works more quickly than any other reading machines.Making the Finger Reader wasnt easy. Scientists tried many different ideas. It took them three years to make it. Many blind people helped to test
17、 the machine. Jerry Berrier, 62 years old, was one of them. Jerry was born blind. He likes the Finger Reader because it is small. It can be taken anywhere.However, the Finger Reader is not ready for sale. It has a big problem now. Scientists still need to improve it because it cant work with smart p
18、hones. The Finger Reader can read books, magazines, newspapers and computer screens, but it has trouble reading a touch screen (触屏). Scientists think that many people may want to buy one if the Finger Reader is for sale because it can really change blind peoples life.( ) 26. The new machine can help
19、 people who cant _.A.write B. see C. speak D. hear( ) 27.What is the Finger Reader like compared with other reading machines?A.It can read much louder.B.It looks more beautiful.C.It can scan some special words.D.It works more quickly.( ) 28.Which of the following can NOT show it was hard to make the
20、 Finger Reader?A.Scientists tried many different ideas.B.It took scientists three years to make it.C.Many blind people helped to test it.D.It can be taken anywhere.( ) 29.What is the big problem when using the Finger Reader now?A.It cant work with smart phones.B.It cant work with computer screens.C.
21、It cant work with newspapers.D.It cant work with magazines.( ) 30.What can we know from the passage?A.The Finger Reader is ready for sale now.B.The Finger Reader is made by Jerry Berrier.C.The Finger Reader might be very popular.D.The Finger Reader will be free for people.（C）Memory plays an importan
22、t part in our daily life. Some people can remember lots of information in a short time, but some cant. If you want to have a good memory, please read the following advice.Understand your memoryThe information your brain takes in at any time is registered (记录）and then stored. But how l6ng it stays de
23、pends on what type of memory the information becomes in ones brain. According to some scientists, there are three types of memory: immediate (瞬时)，short-term and long4erm memory.Focus (使集中）Focusing your attention as you get some information can help you remember it. A good memory is often the product
24、 of good habits, so next time youre introduced to someone new, try to focus first. Work out (锻炼）your mind and body We all know exercising is helpful to our bodies. Whats more, working out your mind and body can be good for your memory.Sleep on itBelieve it or not, one of the most useful ways to impr
25、ove memory can be done in your sleep! Sleep is an important part of your brain9 s ability to store the information that you take in when you are awake.( ) 31. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?A. The brain.B. The memory.C. The information. D. The advice.( ) 32. Which of the following does
26、NOT belong to the three types of memory?A.Immediate memory.B.Fast memory.C.Short-term memory.D.Long-term memory.( ) 33. Which is good for the body and memory according to the writer?A.Eating more vegetables.B.Keeping notes.C.Drinking much water.D.Exercising the mind and body.( ) 34. When do we store
27、 the information that we take in when we are awake?A.The time we focus on something.B.The time we exercise.C.The time we understand our memory.D.The time we sleep.( ) 35. Whats the best title for the passage?A.How to improve your memoryB.Memory is the most important thing in our lifeC.How to keep yo
28、ur brain healthyD.Good memory makes you successful（D）As we all know, having a great memory is important. It can help you succeed in school, in your job, and in life. It also helps you learn faster and better. We all know that fest learners are always in demand. If you have a great memory, Im sure yo
29、u can succeed more easily.If you are willing to make a few changes in your life, you should improve your memory first. My plan is to explain every skill that can help you improve your memory.You can not only learn memory skills on this website, but also learn how to improve your memory through diet,
30、 exercise, sleep and other ways.I think that memory improvement can be achieved (实现）in two ways: improving the health of your brain and using memory skills. Many people think they may be difficult. In fact, they are easier to do than you might think, but you have to work hard by yourself.Memory impr
31、ovement needs time and effort on your part. You cannot improve your memory if you do not work on it. Of course, I believe that a more powerful brain is well worth the effort!Here are a few of the great memory improvement tips. I will give you some tips in the following part.( ) 36. According to the
32、first paragraph, a great memory can help you succeed in the following EXCEPT _.A. in schoolB.in your jobC. in your healthD.in life( ) 37. What does the underlined word “demand” mean?A. Public.B.Success.C. Mind.D.Need.( ) 38. Which of the following is the two ways of memory improvement in the passage
33、? using memory skills using memory notes improving the health of your heart improving the health of your brainA. B. C. D. ( ) 39. Which of the following is needed on your part to improve memory?A.Money.B.Time.C. Food.D.Water.( ) 40. What will the following part of the passage talk about?A.The ways o
34、f memory improvement.B.The reasons of memory improvement.C.The types of memory.D.The advantages (好处）of a good memory.四、写作（共三节；满分30分）第一节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分；满分5分）41. Do you want to i_ your study level?42. Can you s_ the word?43. Little Tom has a good m_. He is good at memorizing things.44. Jane is blind
35、so she has t_ going out alone.45. The cup is e_. Would you like more tea?第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分；满分10分）46. 这部电影非常有教育意义。值得一看。The film is very educational. It _ _ _.47. 如果你不关窗，房间就会变得很冷。The room will get cold _ you _ _ the window.48. 广州变得比以前干净了。Guangzhou becomes _ _ before.49. 我盼着与爷爷奶奶一起度过春节。Im _ _ _ _ the
36、 Spring Festival with my grandparents.50. 我试卷上的字体不像小华的一样糟。My handwriting on the test paper is _ _ _ _ Xiao Huas.第三节 书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）Jim和他的父母住在一个森林里。上周五，森林里发生了可怕的火灾，给他留下了不可磨灭的可怕的记忆。Jim要给他的朋友Peter写信讲述他的可怕的记忆。请根据下列提示，以Jim 的名义用英语给Peter写一封信。要求：80词左右，可以适当发挥。提示：1.火灾发生在上周五的半夜，当时大家都在睡觉；2.火势蔓延(spread)得很快，；来不及
37、带走任何东西；3.消防员（firemen)来了，扑灭(put out) 了大火，但是所有的房子都已被烧毁；4.没有人员伤亡，留下了可怕的记忆。_ 八年级（上）Unit 7 测试卷-参考答案一、语法选择1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CADBC二、完型填空11-15 ABDCA 16-20 ABCCD三、阅读理解（A篇）21-26 ADAAD （B篇）26-30 BDDAC （C篇）31-35 CBDDA （D篇）36-40 CDDBA四、写作第一节 单词拼写41. improve 42. spell 43.memory 44. trouble 45. empty第二节 完成句子46. is wo
38、rth seeing 47. if; dont close 48.cleaner than 49. looking forward to spending 50. not as bad as第三节 书面表达（范文）Dear Peter,There was a terrible fire in the forest near where we live. It happened at the midnight of last Friday. At that time, we were all asleep. The fire spread so quickly that we had no ti
39、me to take anything away. The firemen came and they put out the fire. However, all the houses were badly damaged. Luckily, nobody died in this big fire, but it left me a terrible memory. I hope you can help me forget it.Yours sincerely,Jim【书面表达写作指导】 本次书面表达要求以书信格式，描写一段关于火灾中可怕的记忆。首先，注意书信的格式，其次按照提示的内容来写，选择正确的时态，将内容整合，合理使用衔接词使其通顺流畅。写作完成后需要检查内容是否完整，语法是否正确。 8 / 8
