【期中单元测试卷】（牛津上海版）2023-2024学年八年级英语上册Unit 2测试提升卷

Unit2 Work and Play 【单元测试·提升卷】

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、单项选择

1．—I’d like some pancakes for lunch.

—I’m sorry, sir. They ________ only for breakfast.

A．are served B．are serving C．will serve D．have served

2．—Whom are you visiting this weekend?

—An old woman ________ Mrs White.

A．calls B．called C．calling D．to call

3．Not only Jim but also Mike and Mark ________ crazy about this film．

A．is B．are C．am D．be

4．—Mrs. Cook gives her family the best tasty food, putting her heart and love into every meal.

—Yeah. She always cooks the ________ meals.

A．proper B．normal C．common D．simple

5．—What do you think of the TV play?

—It’s ________ one that I’ve ever seen. I like it very much.

A．an exciting B．a boring C．the most exciting D．the most boring

6．In most parts, your opinion is similar _______ mine.

A．to B．with C．as D．from

7．—I offered Sandy a helping hand. However, she ________ it.

—Maybe she can manage herself.

A．received B．returned C．refused D．rewarded

8．—Bob hasn’t been back to his hometown _________ he left. Where is he now?

—Sorry. I don’t know.

A．unless B．until C．since D．when

9．I used to ________ in the morning, but now I’m used to ________ before going to bed.

A．read; reading B．read; read

C．reading; reading D．reading; read

10．I feel it hard to keep up with my classmates. But my teachers always encourage me, so I think I should ________.

A．give up B．carry on C．try on D．put on

二、短文选词填空

根据短文内容，从方框中选出恰当的单词或短语填空，使语意通顺完整。第一个方框供1~5小题选用，第二个方框供6~10小题选用。每个选项只能使用一次，每框有一项剩余。

Joseph Ditun is a 55-year-old university professor (教授). He is also known as “Dr. Deep Sea”. He just     11     for the longest time living underwater in Florida, United States.

Joseph lived inside a small undersea house     12     100 days between March 1 and June 9. He ate meals which were rich in protein (蛋白质) there. He exercised and took daily experiments     13     see how his body changed to the underwater pressure. Joseph lived at the bottom of a     14     lake. It didn’t use any technology to reduce the underwater pressure. The man planned to stay at the lake for 100 days and he did it. He completed the underwater project called Project Neptune 100. The project included     15     and ocean research.

During his stay, Joseph connected with     16     2,500 students through online classes at the University of South Florida. He shared his undersea life with them, and he answered their questions. “To be honest, I was surprised at     17     I missed the sun. I really wanted to go out and take a look at the sun.” Joseph said, “Even though I missed the sun a lot, I still     18     this experience  8  my treasure.”

After staying for 100 days, Joseph broke the record for the longest time spent living underwater     19    . According to the research, he now feels “10 years younger” because of some changes of his body. It is     20    . What a surprise!

三、用所给单词的正确形式填空

21．It          (attract) people all around the world.

22．         (Luck), the girl was saved by the soldier at last.

23．They count the birds in zhalong          a year. (one)

24．Linda often          (search) for some information about trips on the Internet.

25．Shenzhou-16 launched on May 30, 2023. It’s another            try in space industry.（success）

26．My teacher told me that light          (travel) much faster than sound.

四、句型转换

Complete the following sentences as required(根据要求，完成下列句子。每空格限填一词)

27．The government set up a new hospital in this neighborhood last year.( 改为一般疑问句)

         the government      up a new hospital in this neighborhood last year?

28．The little girl isn’t old enough to dress herself. （保持句意不变）

The little girl is          to dress herself.

29．The Blacks go on holiday to Europe once a year.(划线部分提问)

        do the Blacks go on holiday to Europe?

30．Computers seldom make a mistake in the accounts.(改为反义疑问句)

Computers seldom make a mistake in the accounts,          ?

31．I went to school in a hurry this morning.( 保持句意不变)

I          school this morning.

32．David is a very careful accountant.(改为感叹句)

           David does his accountant work!

33．I, be responsible for, should, suggest, Peter, volunteer projects.

五、阅读单选

In the digital （数字的） world, it is far more convenient to send a text or email than send a letter. Is the writing style with a traditional pen and paper worth passing on? Is it out of date?Well, some people believe that writing is still useful, so maybe it’s not time to throw away your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.

Nowadays, when people require things in writing, a typed, electronic document（文件） will be mostly accepted. It could be written, saved and sent by email. But making a handwritten document is special. It needs planning and thought, as well as practicing your handwriting. It helps you remember the spelling of words.

Some experts believe it is helpful to our brains to write with pen and paper. This is especially true for students. It is because typing notes into a computer doesn’t have enough feedback（反馈） to the brain. However, writing with pen and paper does.

According to BBC Work life website, when taking notes by hand, our brains take part in summarizing, organizing and words building. In other words, it helps train our brains. And handwriting may do good to fine skills in our hands and fingers.

Besides, writing down notes, shopping lists, or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful in our daily lives. A handwritten letter to a friend or loved one may be more meaningful.

Katherine Moller, a writer, told the BBC, “In a world where it is so easy to go online to send an email or a fast text, it is so personal and joyful to read a letter from others, because they choose to spend some time with you.”

34．What does “It” in Paragraph 2 refer（指代） to?

A．Writing a paper document by hand.

B．Sending an email through computers.

C．Saving and sending an electronic document.

D．Typing an electronic document on a computer.

35．Why do experts say that using pen and paper is good for our brains?

A．Because it may give enough feedback to the brain.

B．Because writing with pen and paper is fashionable.

C．Because typing notes into the computer saves time.

D．Because it gives us enough time to do brain exercise.

36．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A．The brain only works when we are taking notes.

B．Handwriting can train both our brains and hands.

C．Experts have different opinions about handwriting.

D．Handwriting plays an important role in summarizing.

37．What can we know from Katherine Moller’s words?

A．Handwriting is more popular in the digital world.

B．It’s easy and meaningful to send friends a fast text.

C．She prefers to read a letter rather than read an email.

D．A typed letter is more special than a handwritten one.

38．Which of the following is the best title for the article?

A．It is the time to welcome the digital world.

B．We cannot get away from the digital world.

C．Electronic documents make our lives better.

D．Writing on paper will still be quite important.

六、完形填空

阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Are you always busy with your schoolwork and have no time to do chores at home? Do you     39     with your parents about clearing the table, doing some washing, making your bed or tidying your room?

Do your parents find it hard to     40     that you use social networking sites（社交网站）or hang out with friends all the time? If you can’t agree with your parents, then the Family Solutions（解决办法）    41     the Family Solutions App, teenagers and parents can look at typical family arguments from both sides and find a good solution. The App gives you     42     and helps you make better choices（选择）, and it also helps your parents to see situations from your side.

How does it work? You read different kinds of     43     and then choose an answer from different options（选项）. The App     44     why one answer is the best and why other answers aren’t so good. Just imagine this     45    :You’re getting ready to go out with friends but your parents want you to go to your grandparents’ home. Do you say “We always go there at the weekend. I’m meeting my friends today. ” or do you say “OK, we can go there today, but I’d like to     46     with my friends tomorrow. ” The first option doesn’t make your parents or you feel good,     47     the second option makes everybody happy.

Next time when you disagree with your parents, try to see situations from their sides.

If you need the App, you can      48      the Family Solutions App online easily — just type “Family Solution App” into your web browser（浏览器） and then follow the instructions （说明）on the screen.

39．A．compare B．compete C．argue D．come up

40．A．understand B．lend C．offer D．show

41．A．Below B．With C．Across D．Under

42．A．treasures B．advice C．time D．worries

43．A．problems B．books C．newspapers D．magazines

44．A．explain B．collect C．consider D．change

45．A．fiction B．communication C．situation D．decision

46．A．cut out B．give out C．hang out D．take out

47．A．but B．so C．or D．for

48．A．make B．hide C．find D．tour

七、短文首字母填空

请根据短文的内容，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词，并注意使用该词的正确形式。

Susan and her friends are very interested in Chinese culture and hope more foreign friends can learn about it. They have decided to host an online show to introduce some traditional skills. These days they’re p   49    for it. A   50    it takes a lot of time, they feel happy and always do their best. Whenever they have d   51    with technology, their IT teacher Miss Zhang will help them patiently.” We won’t stop it u   52    we’ve made everything perfect, “ the girls said confidently. They b   53    it’s the responsibility of every student to spread our great Chinese culture.

八、阅读回答问题

This is such a heart-warming piece of news in the cold winter. Some days ago, the temperature was only -6℃ in Kaifeng, Henan. Someone ordered 50 cups of warm porridge (粥) through Meituan App and noted “Please give the porridge to those cleaners who are clearing snow on the road nearby and those delivery (递送) men who are delivering food.” When the porridge shop owner received the order, he was moved by the note and provided 60 cups.

The story didn’t end here. As soon as the food delivery man got the big order, he shared it with his workmates so that they could also get paid. Finally, Meituan returned the money to the porridge buyer, Mr. Zhang and gave him a reward of ￥500. Although he had to raise his newborn baby and pay for his house every month, Mr. Zhang said he would surely continue delivering love.

The kind help also encouraged many other citizens in Kaifeng. This summer, volunteers are sending cool drinks every day.

Similar stories have happened in many other places in China. Outdoor workers in different cities are able to enjoy free and caring help. Lots of “love posts” are providing “coolness” in hot summer and “warmth” in cold winter. Just as a citizen of Kaifeng said, “I feel deeply moved and warm in my heart.”

In fact, we get love and give love every day. Love makes our life better and more beautiful.

根据短文内容，回答问题。

54．What did Mr. Zhang order through Meituan App?

55．How many cups of porridge did the shop owner provide?

56．What did the delivery man do when he got the big order?

57．Was Mr. Zhang rich?

58．How do you feel after reading this passage?

九、材料作文

59．近来学校严格控制学生的书面作业总量，合理布置了不同类型的作业。为此，某英文杂志社正在开展以“My Creative English Homework”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇征文，讲述自身经历，提出合理建议。

参考作业类型：make a poster (海报) ； draw a mind map；perform a fairy tale；learn to sing English songs—

参考信息：(1) 做过的最有创意的英语作业 (内容、收获……)；

(2) 更多有创意的英语作业建议 (形式、理由……)；

(3)……

要求；

(1) 字数80词左右，开头已给出；

(2) 文中不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其他相关信息。

My Creative English Homework

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