1、牛津版沪教版英语八年级（上）Unit 5 Educational exchanges 单元测试卷本试卷共四大题，满分110分；时间120分钟一、语法选择（两篇文章，共20小题；每小题1分；满分20分）（A）People often left school and started working early in the past. But today, lifelong learning is becoming quite common.Lucy is forty years old. She _1_ physics at a college in Boston. “Next term, Il
2、l givesome of my lessons by_2_ the Internet. This is a way of teaching, _3_ itsalso a good chance tostudy,” says Lucy.“These days, I am taking classes to learn _4_ to teach on the Internet. If I dontstudy, I _5_ my job.” At the same time, Lucys parents are taking art history lessons on theInternet.
3、They are _6_ seventy years old and live in New York. “We love this subject,” says Lucys father, “and we are doing it to enjoy _7_.You see, through the Internet, we can study with people _8_ all over the world. _9_ fun it is tolearn like this!”What do you think of Lucys family? Are you studying now?
4、If you arent, do it _10_. Take up your books and learn all your life!( ) 1. A. teach B. teachesC. taught D. has taught( ) 2. A. use B. to use C. using D. used( ) 3. A. thoughB. so C. but D. or( ) 4. A. how B. what C. when D. Why( ) 5. A. lose B. lost C. have lostD. will lose( ) 6. A. either B. all C
5、. both D. none( ) 7. A. us B. our C. ours D. ourselves( ) 8. A. to B. from C. in D. for( ) 9. A. What B. What a C. How D. How a( ) 10. A. quickB. quickly C. quickerD. quickest（B）“Good news, good news!” James _11_ and shouted happily. Then he told us what happened.Yesterday, Class 5 had a class _12_
6、and they decided to elect（选举） the monitor and other class leaders. Every leader _13_ be responsible for the class, so they would have a competition. And then the whole class must_14_ careful of making a decision. Lucy and Lily, are _15_ girls. Lucy is good at playing basketball while Lily can play t
7、he piano well. So Lucy took charge _16_ P.E. and Lily was responsible for music. Davidenjoys _17_ newspapers, so he was happy to be a class reporter. Most students voted for Linda to be the monitor. And she made a wonderful speech. She said, “I will try my best to be responsible for _18_ and our cla
8、ss. I am sure we will have a great class of our own. Lets _19_ it together!”The whole class voted for the class leaders according to what they could do for the class. Everyone was _20_ with the results.( ) 11. A. came B. come C. comesD. coming( ) 12. A. meet B. meetingC. meetsD. to meet( ) 13. A. ma
9、y B. have to C. shouldD. can( ) 14. A. to be B. be C. being D. to being( ) 15. A. live B. living C. lives D. lively( ) 16. A. in B. of C. on D. for( ) 17. A. readingB. read C. reads D. to read( ) 18. A. my B. I C. myselfD. me( ) 19. A. makingB. made C. to makeD. make( ) 20. A. pleasedB. pleases C. p
10、leasingD. to please二、完型填空（两篇文章，共20小题；每小题1分；满分20分）（A）When I was in the seventh grade, I helped look after sick people in a hospital. I _21_ many days holdingMr. Greens hand and talking to him. He became a _22_ friend of mine though he was in a coma（昏迷）.Then I left for a five-day holiday. When I came
11、back, Mr. Green was gone. I _23_ to ask the doctor wherehe lived, so I couldnt _24_ him.Several years later, I was a _25_ in a high school. One day, when I was walking in the street, I noticed afamiliar _26_. I recognized（认出） him, and my eyes were filled with tears. I asked him if he was Mr. Green.H
12、e said yes. I _27_ how I knew him and that I once spent many days talking to him in the hospital. His eyeswere full of tears, and he gave me a _28_ hug. Mr. Green believed that it was my _29_ thatkeep him alive.Although I didnt see him since then, I know that I _30_ his life. Most importantly, he al
13、so made a bigdifference to my life.( ) 21.A. sent B. played C. took D. spent( ) 22.A. helpful B. clear C. close D. bad( ) 23.A. forgot B. rememberedC. hopedD. decided( ) 24.A. know B. find C. love D. hate( ) 25.A. doctor B. student C. workerD. teacher( ) 26.A. friend B. nose C. face D. head( ) 27.A.
14、 explainedB. learned C. believedD. thought( ) 28.A. lonely B. lovely C. widely D. warmly( ) 29.A. band B. mark C. voice D. shape( ) 30.A. built B. changed C. left D. made（B）The umbrella is a very common object. It keeps the _31_ and the Sun off the people. Most umbrellas can befolded up(折叠) so it is
15、 _32_ to carry them.However, the umbrella has not always been as _33_ as it is now. In the past, it was a symbol of importance.Some African countries still use umbrellas in this _34_.Someone carries an umbrella and walks behind the king orimportant person.Umbrellas are very old. People in different
16、parts of the world began to _35_ umbrellas at different times. TheChinese had them more than 3,000 years ago. From there umbrellas _36_ to India and Egypt. In Greece andRome, _37_wouldnt use them. They believed umbrellas were only for women. Englandwas _38_ thefirst country in Europe where common pe
17、ople used umbrellas against rain. The weather there is very _39_ andumbrellas are very useful.Everybody uses umbrellas today. The next time you _40_ one, thinking that for centuries only great men andwomen used them, youll feel you are important people, too.( ) 31 A. rain B. cold C. air D. water( )
18、32 A. lovely B. cheap C. hard D. easy( ) 33 A. light B. heavy C. commonD. special( ) 34 A. way B. size C. reason D. place( ) 35 A. discoverB. use C. examine D. discuss( ) 36 A. walked B. travelledC. rode D. flew( ) 37 A. childrenB. parents C. men D. women( ) 38 A. probablyB. already C. suddenlyD. im
19、mediately( ) 39 A. sunny B. rainy C. snowy D. windy( ) 40 A. sell B. return C. borrow D. carry三、阅读理解（四篇文章，共20小题；每小题2分；满分40分）（A）My experience of the educational exchange was made interesting both by lectures given by Asian professors and through interacting (互动）with students coming from different cou
20、ntries.Living in Japan made me realize that getting into a completely different culture is really challenging. For the first time, I was trying to find the right way to interact with them. For example, there are a lot of social (社会的）rules in Japan. Sometimes people have to follow them. One has to fi
21、nd the balance (平衡）between ones need to become a “normal” part of society and ones difference.I have learnt a lot from the educational exchange. I would encourage all students to go through such an experience because it can provide one with a chance to learn the language of another country. And it w
22、ill allow you not only to interact with local people but also to know better how social rules are different from yours. To join an artistic, cultural or a sports club is-a great way to meet friends and learn more about the country.( ) 41. What did the writer think of his educational exchange?A. Bori
23、ng.B.Interesting.C. Different.D.Special.( ) 42. Where did thewriter go onan exchange visit?A. To America.B.To France.C. To England. D. To Japan.( ) 43. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?A.The Japanese.B. The social rules.C. The students.D. The lectures.( ) 44. What is the writer advice t
24、o other students?A.Going on an educational exchange would be good for them.B.Learning the language of another country would be useless.C.An educational exchange won，t help them interact with others.D.Joining a club may not be good for making friends.( ) 45. What can we know from the passage?A.Gettin
25、g into a different culture is impossible.B.Learning more about culture is the most important.C.There are a lot of social rules in Japan.D.Life is not easy in Japan.（B）The National Student Exchange is a study chance that allows you to take new courses, see new places, make new friends, and make new c
26、hoices. You can study for a term or year at one of nearly 200 NSE member schools in the places listed below. *New York * Canada *Guam *Puerto Rico *U.S. Virgin IslandsThe program is open to students now enrolled (登记）at one of NSEs member schools. You can take part in NSE to:*broaden your mind (思维方式）
27、*learn from different teachers*experience a different growth*find new ways of study*learn to live by yourself*experience life from a different cultureIf your school is not an NSE member, youd better bring the program to the attention of your head teachers. NSE is open to schools in the United States
28、 and Canada. Membership information is useful at the Prospective Member site.( ) 46. How many places can you study in?A.Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.( ) 47. What can you NOT get from the NSE?A.Learn from different teachers.B.Work and live in the host country in the future.C.Learn to live by yours
29、elf.D.Experience life from a different culture. ( ) 48. What should your school do if it isnt the NSE member?A.Visit the Prospective Member site.B.Call NSE to ask for information.C.Visit the member schools.D.Get information by email.( ) 48. Whats the purpose (自的）of the passage?A.To ask students to b
30、ring the program to their head teachers.B.To tell us how to join NSE.C.To introduce some host countries.D.To call on students to study as exchange students.( ) 50. Where may you read this passage?A.From the Internet.B.From a storybook.C.From a science magazine.D.From a map.（C）Tom arrived at the bus
31、station early for Paris. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting at the station. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. A teacher was trying to keep a group of schoolgirls in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit
32、.He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror (镜子）oil the wall. Just then, Peter, one of Toms workmates came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked Peter. “There is a lot of time yet.”
33、answered Tom. “Well, Ill get you some more tea then.” They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked in the mirror this time and he didnt realize it. “Oh! The clock is going backward (反方向的)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now its half past eleven.” “But you are looking at the
34、 clock in the mirror this time.” said Peter. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.( ) 51. Why did Tom go into the station cafe?A.Because Peter asked him to have a cup of tea.B.Because it was early and he could find a seat there.C.Beca
35、use he didnt like to stay with the schoolgirls.D.Because he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there.( ) 52. What time was it in fact when Tom looked in the mirror?A.Half past twelve.B.Twenty to twelve.C.Half past eleven.D.Half past one.( ) 53. From the story we know that when we look at a clo
36、ck in a mirror, we will find _.A.the time is rightB.its going slowerC.its going backwardD.its going faster( ) 54. Which of the following is TRUE?A.Tom arrived in Paris on time.B.The next bus would leave half an hour later.C.After that Peter didnt like clocks any longer.D.Tom looked at the clock in t
37、he mirror p only once.( ) 55. Whats the best title of the story?A.The clock in the cafe is brokenB.A man missed his trainC.Tom had a friendly talk in the cafeD.Tom had a great trip to Paris（D）The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at
38、 home but English. It was because they were living in an English-speaking country then. Now the Vieira children grow up, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their friends. But they cannot talk with them. Unluckily, this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own
39、 culture and mother language behind. Its wrong because its better to know more than one language.If you can speak more than one language, you can talk directly (直接地）with more people around the world. People who know only one language must depend on others to help them talk with people in other count
40、ries.Whats more, speaking a second language also helps people to experience other cultures better. If you know a second language, you may know some jokes in other countries. So, knowing more than one language helps you know more about other cultures.Its very sad that many people dont try to learn an
41、other language. Its even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language.( ) 56. Why did the Vieira family stop speaking Spanish?A.Because they lived in America and few people spoke Spanish there.B.Because it was difficult for their kids to learn to speak Spanish.C.Because the country
42、didnt allow them to speak Spanish.D.Because Spanish was out of date and they didnt like it.( ) 57. What does the underlined word “common” mean?A. Special.B. Educational.C. Usual. D. Foolish.( ) 58. What does the writer think of not using mother language when a person lives in a new country?A. Helpfu
43、l.B. Not right.C. Strange.D. Fantastic.( ) 59. Which of the following is TRUE?A.When people move to new countries, they all stop learning their own culture.B.People who know only one language may have difficulty in talking with foreigners.C.Reading some jokes in other countries is the best way to le
