2026-2027学年新教材英语人教版八年级上册Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 单元检测试题
试卷更新日期:2026-08-06 类型:单元试卷
一、单项选择
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1. The ____ can store a large amount of water in its thick stem to survive in the desert.A、cactus B、rose C、maple D、sunflower2. Koalas are ____ for sleeping up to 20 hours a day in the eucalyptus trees.A、ready B、famous C、sorry D、good3. Some sea animals have special lights on their bodies to ____ in the dark deep sea.A、hunt food B、keep warm C、hide themselves D、breathe fresh air4. The local government has built a nature reserve to provide a safe ____ for wild animals.A、soil B、climate C、habitat D、mountain5. When I was a kid, I ____ be afraid of spiders, but now I think they are helpful to control insects.A、used to B、was used to C、didn't use to D、use to6. This kind of plant ____ insects by closing its leaves quickly when they land on it.A、protects B、catches C、feeds D、grows7. Giraffes have long necks that allow them to ____ the leaves on tall trees easily.A、look at B、reach C、touch D、smell8. With the development of science, we ____ more secrets of amazing animals over the past few years.A、discovered B、have discovered C、will discover D、discover9. It's important for us to ____ wild animals instead of hunting them for money.A、care for B、look at C、run after D、shout at10. The little boy was so excited when he ____ a rare bird in the forest last weekend.A、finds B、found C、has found D、will find11. Many animals ____ themselves by changing their colors to match the environment.A、hide B、help C、hurt D、show12. The Amazon rainforest ____ thousands of kinds of plants and animals.A、is made of B、is full of C、is short of D、is tired of13. —Why do birds fly to the south in winter?
—Because they want to ____ the cold weather.
A、get used to B、adapt to C、run away from D、look forward to14. My sister is interested in ____ all kinds of amazing plants and takes photos of them.A、collect B、collects C、collecting D、collected15. The guide told us that this kind of flower ____ only at night.A、blooms B、bloomed C、will bloom D、bloom二、完形填空
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16. 通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。
One afternoon, 12-year-old Lily was walking in the forest near her home. Suddenly, she heard a weak cry coming from behind a bush. She walked quietly towards the sound and found a small fox with a hurt leg. Its fur was dirty and it looked very1 .
Lily felt sorry for the little fox. She carefully picked it up and carried it home. Her parents were surprised when they saw the fox, but they agreed to help 2 it. Lily named the fox Lucky.
Every day, Lily cleaned Lucky's wound and gave it fresh food and water. At first, Lucky was 3 and would not let anyone touch it. But after a few weeks, it began to trust Lily. It would wag its tail when Lily came near and even play with her.
After two months, Lucky's leg was fully 4 . Lily knew it was time to let Lucky go back to the forest. She took Lucky to the same place where she found it. When she put it down, Lucky looked at her for a moment, then ran into the bush. But every week, Lucky would come back to Lily's house to5 her. It would bring small gifts like leaves or stones, and stay with Lily for a while before leaving.
Lily felt so happy that she had helped Lucky. She learned that helping animals could bring so much joy.
(1)A、 happy B、 hungry C、 excited D、 relaxed(2)A、 feed B、 hurt C、 save D、 kill(3)A、 shy B、 brave C、 active D、 friendly(4)A、 broken B、 lost C、 cured D、 appeared(5)A、 call B、 visit C、 teach D、 miss三、阅读理解
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17. 阅读理解
Amazing Plants Around the World
Plants are amazing living things. Some of them have special abilities that surprise us.
The Venus flytrap is a famous carnivorous plant. It grows in wet areas of the US. Its leaves can close quickly when insects land on them. Once the leaves close, the plant slowly digests the insects for food.
Another amazing plant is the giant water lily. It grows in the Amazon rainforest. Its leaves can be as big as 3 meters wide and can support the weight of a small child. The flowers of this lily change color from white to pink or purple within three days.
The cactus is well-known for surviving in deserts. It has thick stems to store water and sharp spines to keep animals away. Some cacti can live for over 200 years without much water.
(1)、Where does the Venus flytrap grow?A、In the Amazon rainforest. B、In wet areas of the US. C、In deserts around the world. D、In mountain areas of China.(2)、What can the giant water lily's leaves do?A、Close quickly to catch insects. B、Store a large amount of water. C、Support the weight of a small child. D、Change color every day.(3)、How do cacti survive in deserts?A、They have thick stems to store water. B、They grow very fast to get more sunlight. C、They digest insects for food. D、Their leaves can be very wide.(4)、Which plant's flowers change color?A、Venus flytrap. B、Giant water lily. C、Cactus. D、Rose.(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、How plants grow in different areas. B、The importance of protecting plants. C、Some amazing plants with special abilities. D、The differences between plants and animals.18. 阅读短文,判断正误Koalas: Cute but Sleepy Animals
Koalas are one of the most famous animals from Australia. They look like small bears, but they are not bears at all.
Koalas spend almost 20 hours a day sleeping. They sleep so much because their food, eucalyptus leaves, does not give them much energy. When they are awake, they spend most of their time eating leaves.
Koalas live in eucalyptus trees. They have sharp claws to climb trees easily. Their fur is thick to keep them warm in cold weather.
In the past, koalas were hunted for their fur, so their number dropped quickly. Now, people have built reserves to protect them. The number of koalas is increasing slowly.
(1)、Koalas are small bears from Australia.(2)、Koalas sleep about 20 hours a day because they don't have much energy from their food.(3)、Koalas spend most of their awake time playing with other koalas.(4)、Koalas have sharp claws to climb trees.(5)、The number of koalas is still dropping now.19. 阅读理解Saving Stray Cats in Our Community
A few years ago, our community had many stray cats. They looked dirty and hungry, and some of them were ill. People didn't know what to do with them.
Then, a group of volunteers started a program to help the stray cats. They built small shelters for the cats to stay in during cold weather. They also brought food and water to the cats every day. Some volunteers took ill cats to the vet to get treatment.
Now, the situation has changed a lot. Most of the stray cats are healthy and clean. Some families even adopted the cats as their pets. The community has become a warmer place for both people and animals.
Mrs. Li, one of the volunteers, said, "When we first started, we were worried that no one would join us. But now, more and more people are helping. It's amazing to see how these cats have changed."
(1)、What was the problem in the community a few years ago?A、There were too many dogs. B、Many stray cats were dirty and ill. C、People didn't have enough food. D、The community was too dirty.(2)、What did the volunteers do to help the stray cats?A、They built shelters and provided food. B、They sent all the cats to other cities. C、They killed the ill cats. D、They sold the cats to pet shops.(3)、What does the word "adopted" mean in the passage?A、Left the cats outside. B、Took the cats home as pets. C、Gave the cats to the vet. D、Built shelters for the cats.(4)、How does Mrs. Li feel about the program now?A、She is worried. B、She is surprised and happy. C、She is tired. D、She is angry.(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、How to take care of pet cats. B、The volunteers in our community. C、How the community helped stray cats. D、The life of stray cats in our community.四、任务型阅读
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20. 根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
My Cat Mimi
When I was 10 years old, my parents gave me a small black cat as a birthday gift. I named her Mimi. At that time, Mimi was only two months old. She was very small and shy. She would hide under the sofa when strangers came to our house. She liked to play with a small ball and drink milk every day.
Now, Mimi is three years old. She has grown into a big and beautiful cat. She is no longer shy. When guests come, she will walk up to them and rub against their legs to get attention. She still likes to play, but now she prefers chasing birds in the garden instead of playing with a ball. She eats cat food instead of milk now.
Even though Mimi has changed a lot, she still loves me the most. Every night, she sleeps beside my bed. When I am sad, she will sit on my lap and purr gently. I love Mimi and I will take good care of her forever.
(1)、How old was Mimi when the writer got her?(2)、What did Mimi like to do when she was young?(3)、Has Mimi become shy or outgoing now?(4)、What does Mimi prefer doing now?(5)、What will Mimi do when the writer is sad?五、完成句子
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21. 这种植物以其美丽的花朵而闻名。
This kind of plant its beautiful flowers.
22. 我过去害怕狗,但现在我有一只自己的宠物狗。I afraid of dogs, but now I have a pet dog of my own.
23. 热带雨林里充满了各种各样神奇的动物。The rainforest all kinds of amazing animals.
24. 在过去的五年里,我们已经了解了很多关于海洋生物的知识。We a lot about sea animals over the past five years.
25. 政府已经建立了很多自然保护区来保护野生动物。The government many nature reserves to protect wild animals.
六、短文填空
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26. 阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的适当形式。
Last summer, I visited a rainforest with my family. It was a wonderful experience. The rainforest (be) full of tall trees and colorful flowers. We saw many amazing animals, like monkeys jumping from tree to tree and birds (sing) loudly in the branches.
A guide took us around and told us interesting stories about the plants and animals. He said that some plants could (help) cure illnesses. We also learned that the rainforest is very important for our earth because it (take in) a lot of carbon dioxide.
During the trip, I took many photos. I felt so (excite) to see so many amazing things. I will never forget this trip. It made me realize how important it is to protect our environment.
七、书面表达
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27. 请以Amazing Animals I Know为题,根据以下提示介绍一种你了解的神奇动物。
1. 过去你对这种动物的认识;
2. 现在你对它的新了解(特征、习性等);
3. 谈谈你的感受与想法。
词数:100词左右。
提示词:used to, amazing, habitat, adapt to
注意:
1. 表达中必须包含所给要点并进行适当发挥;
2. 词数100词左右;
3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名和地名等信息。
Amazing Animals I Know
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