Units 7 — 8 (八下)
Ⅰ.单项选择
1. the face of difficulties, it's best for us to calm down and think about good ways to solve them.
A.In B.With C.On
2.My father doesn't want to continue working in the factory because of poor working .
A.experiences B.opinions C.conditions
3.If we focus on one thing at a time and learn from failure, we can in the end.
A.provide B.succeed C.record
4.One advantage of staying alone is that it can help us think more about ourselves and our environment,
which leads to even greater creativity.
A.silently B.suddenly C.deeply
5.—The 5G technology can help doctors treat patients who are hundreds of kilometers away.
—It's really .
A.amazing B.traditional C.secret
6.—How bright the sun is!
—You'd better wear your sunglasses to your eyes from it.
A.stop B.prevent C.protect
7.The mountain is so high that it's difficult for us to air on the top of it.
A.take up B.take in C.take away
8.—Alex, the bus is coming, but I have to go back to change my coat.
— , or we'll miss it.
A.Be quiet B.Hurry up C.Be careful
9.There is no shortcut to success. And success hard-working people in the end.
A.belongs to B.agrees to C.talks to
10.Thanks to the government, Mulan River much more beautiful in recent years.
A.became B.becomes C.has become
Ⅱ.阅读填表格
The Sahara Desert is the biggest desert in the world. The Sahara Desert is three times bigger than India. It covers
11 countries in North Africa and is over 9 million square kilometers.
The temperatures are very different during the day and at night. It is much hotter during the day than at night.
During the day, the highest temperature rises to 33℃ between 2 pm and 4 pm. But it is very cold at night. The lowest
temperature falls to -1℃ at 4 am. Because of the extreme(极端的) temperatures in the desert, it is a very difficult
place to survive(幸存).
Take warm clothes and a blanket. You will need a hat, long trousers and a thick sweater to keep you warm at
night. During the day, cover your body, head and face. Clothes protect you from the sun and keep water in your body.
You will also need a warm blanket at night. It can get cold rapidly. When the temperature drops, it can be a shock and
make you feel even colder.
Try to drink some water at least once every hour.You need your water to last as long as possible. Drink only
what you need. If you eat, you will get thirsty and your water will run out soon. You can eat a little, but only to stop
you from feeling very hungry. Eat a small amount of food slowly.
It's important to stay out of the sun during the day. Make a hole under your car and lie there. This will keep you
cool and help you sleep. Find a warm place to sleep at night. A small place near a tree or a rock will be the warmest.
But be careful before you decide where to sleep. Dangerous animals like snakes also like to sleep in these places.
Look carefully for animals before you lie down.
The Sahara Desert
Size It's the world's largest desert and it is more than 11. million square kilometers.
Temperatures
The temperature in the day and at night is pretty 12. . It's hottest between 2 pm and 4 pm
and coldest at 4 am.
Tips to survive
·Wear clothes to protect you from the sun and keep water in your body in the day. A warm 13.
is necessary for us to keep away from the cold at night.
· Drink some water at least 14. every hour and try to make our water last longer.
· Stay out of the sun during the day and find a warm and 15. place to sleep at night.
Ⅲ.阅读回答问题
Graffiti(涂鸦)Art
Walking down the street, you notice the plain,boring walls on either side.As you continue walking, the wall
begins to look more colorful,and feels more alive.You see a man picking the rose and want to stop him, but he makes
no response.While getting closer,you suddenly find it's just a lively picture. 这是一个关于涂鸦艺术的好例子。
History
Graffiti art is drawings and writing that have been painted onto walls, usually in public spaces.Graffiti includes
from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti art has a long history. Because it's simple to do, graffiti
has been around for centuries, with drawings being found on ancient buildings.
How old is graffiti?
Graffiti appeared in ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman
Empire. For example, in the Roman Empire, people wrote messages and drew pictures on walls.
Modern Graffiti
Modern graffiti became famous in New York City in the early 1970s. With its growth through the years, it has
now entered popular culture.They are made on buildings, bridges, street signs and other areas. It can even be seen in
galleries(画廊) around the world. Modern graffiti is much-loved by young artists and fans.
Graffiti Around the World
Some cities have graffiti walls, where people can express their artistic vision freely. Berlin, Germany, is home to
a lot of graffiti. It is often called the graffiti capital of the world. Graffiti makes the old wall like an outdoor art
gallery.
Graffiti in Southeast Asia
There are also a large number of graffiti influences in Southeast Asian countries. For example, graffiti has
already been a common sight in Malaysia's capital city,Kuala Lumpur(吉隆坡). Since 2010, the country has begun
hosting a street festival to encourage Malaysian street culture. During it, people can also enjoy a taste of Malaysian
food and cultural performances.
Laws on Graffiti
In some cities, you must have permission(批准) from the owner of the wall before painting on it. If not, you may
face a big fine.
Anyway, graffiti is a developing art form.It can be an expression which sends helpful messages on public walls
and local papers. Hope it can add more fun to our life.
16.What is graffiti art?
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17.Please translate the underlined sentence into English.
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18.Why are some ancient countries mentioned while talking about the history of graffiti?
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19.Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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20.The underlined word “it” refers to(指) .
21.If there is a wall for graffiti, what will you paint on it? Why?
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Ⅳ.[2021·原创]词语运用
long, over, mark, actual, expect, give, believe, country, difficulty, know, during, go
The most lively days of spring have come. This year, the Spring Equinox (春分), the fourth of the 24 solar terms
(节气), falls on March 20.
The Spring Equinox 22. the point when daytime and night equally (平均地) divide the whole day.
After this day, daytime will last 23. than night. So, it's not only important in China, but also in many other
24. around the world. Spring Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan. In Iran, it is called “Nowruz”,
which is also 25. as the Iranian New Year.
The Spring Equinox is the best time for 26. outside, admiring flowers and flying kites in China. There
are also rituals (仪式) that have been kept 27. centuries, such as balancing eggs. The idea is that on the
Spring Equinox, Earth's axis (轴) is perpendicular (垂直的) to the sun. So Earth is supposed to be more balanced on
this day. It's usually very 28. to balance an egg because the yolk (蛋黄) is off-center. But on the Spring
Equinox, it 29. that there are some special gravitational (引力的) forces that can help.
However, this isn't true. If you focus long enough, you can 30. balance an egg on its end any day of
the year. All you need is to be patient enough.
But balancing eggs is still a fun tradition for people. In some places, people paint the eggs in many colors and
hold egg-balancing competitions. Do you want 31. it a try?
【参考答案】
Ⅰ.1—5 ACBCA 6—10 CBBAC
Ⅱ.11.9/nine 12.different
13.blanket 14.once 15.safe
Ⅲ.16.Graffiti art is drawings and writing that have been painted onto walls, usually in public spaces.
17.This is a good example about graffiti art.
18.To show us that graffiti art has a long history.
19.涂鸦使古老的墙像一个室外艺术画廊。
20.the street festival
21.I will draw some cartoon characters, because they are funny.(开放性试题,答案合理即可)
Ⅳ.[主旨大意]本文是一篇说明文。春分是 24 个节气中的第四个,自此白天会比晚上长。在中国,春分是外出赏
花及放风筝的最佳时刻;也有一些已经保存了几个世纪的仪式,如立鸡蛋。
22.marks 23.longer
24.countries 25.known
26.going 27.over 28.difficult
29.is believed 30.actually
31.to give
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