广东省广州市白云区广雅实验学校2023-2024学年八年级下学期Unit5单元测验英语试卷

2023-2024学年度八年级下册Unit 5学情诊断
一、单项选择（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
1.She trained hard for the race, sometimes running ______ 60 miles a week.
A. as many as
B. as well as
C. as much as
D. as few as
2.--- ______ is the population of India?
--- I don’t know. But it has the second ______ population in the world.
A. How much; large
B. What; largest
C. What; most
D. How much; largest
3.It’s ______ for ______ wear that thick coat in summer.
A. so; that
B. such; that
C. enough; to
D. too; to
4.Environmentalists spend much time and energy ______ homes for the animals.
A. finding
B. looking for
C. to find
D. to look for
5.______ exciting ______ us to have a picnic in spring.
A. That is; of
B. It is; of
C. That is; for
D. It is; for
二、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
Do you know Dumbo? It is an elephant ___6___ big ears in the film Dumbo. Now, the elephant is on the red list of animals in danger, especially the Asian elephant in nature. Jinghong, ___7___ village in Southwest China, started a food source base（基地）to help them. The government ___8___ to build the base in December last year. The number of wild Asian elephants grew from 170 to 300 today ___9___ the government worked hard on it.
The base has three towns with more than 670 km2. Bananas are one of their ___10___ foods. So people plant more than 38,000 banana trees in the base. And the production of bananas is enough for the elephants. Workers ___11___ built salty ponds（盐池）for the elephants. In the base, the elephants can enjoy delicious food ___12___ they can swim for fun.
In late August this year, scientists ___13___ did lots of study in the base before it was open. Chai, one of the scientists said, “We want to give many kinds of foods to ___14___. After finishing the project, elephants will be able to eat in the food source base. This ___15___ stop them looking for food in villages and walking across the farmers fields.”
“Elephants family is one of the most important animal groups on the earth, they may die ___16___ if we don’t take methods to protect them. They are very ___17___ to us and the environment. However, there are only ___18___ groups of elephants left. “We hope to share our ways of ___19___ the elephants with other countries and cities. I believe the number of elephants ___20___ bigger in the future. Let’s save the Asian elephants together,” Chai added.
6. A. with B. of C. on D. about
7. A. a B. an C. the D. /
8. A. begins B. began C. is beginning D. was beginning
9. A. before B. when C. if D. because
10. A. worst B. favorite C. bad D. biggest
11. A. too B. also C. either D. neither
12. A. but B. so C. or D. and
13. A. care B. careful C. carefully D. careless
14. A. them B. they C. their D. themselves
15. A. should B. can C. must D. need
16. A. in B. on C. out D. from
17. A. useful B. more useful C. most useful D. the most useful
18. A. few B. a little C. a few D. little
19. A. help B. helping C. helps D. helped
20. A. grows B. grew C. was growing D. will grow
三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
When I was a small boy, something happened to me that made me never put any wild creature（生物）in a cage.
We lived near a forest, and every evening the mockingbird（知更鸟）would come and ___21___. I decided to catch a young ___22___ and keep it in a cage, and in this way, I would have my own private musician. Then I succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage. At first, the bird was ___23___, so it fluttered（振翅扑腾）in the cage. But finally it was used to living in its new home. I felt very excited with myself and ___24___ some beautiful singing.
On the second day, the little bird’s mother flew to the cage with ___25___ in her mouth. The
baby bird ate everything. I was ___26___ to see this. Certainly the mother bird knew how to feed her baby better than I did.
The following morning when I went to see my bird, I found it ___27___ on the floor of the cage. I was terribly surprised and sad! What had happened?
Arthur Wayne, a famous biologist, happened to ___28___ my father at that time. After she knew my story, she explained to me, “A mother mockingbird, finding her young in a cage, will ___29___ bring it poison（有毒的）berries. She thinks it better for her baby to die than to lose ___30___.”
Since then I have never caught any living creature and put it in a cage. All living things have
a right to live free.
21. A. dance B. fly C. sing D. jump
22. A. bird B. boy C. fish D. thief
23. A. happy B. careful C. active D. afraid
24. A. looked forward to B. looked out of C. looked for D. looked up
25. A. water B. food C. songs D. stones
26. A. worried B. pleased C. bored D. tired
27. A. alone B. alive C. dead D. sick
28. A. invite B. visit C. challenge D. introduce
29. A. never B. seldom C. sometimes D. ever
30. A. friends B. parents C. freedom D. happiness
四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
(A)
North American black bears are shy animals. They are fearful by nature, and will usually run away if they see or hear people. Because of this, it can be difficult for scientists to learn about these animals.
In order to study black bears, researchers from New Jersey, the USA, catch bears and use drugs to help them go to sleep. Researchers then work out the size and the weight of the bear, take blood to test for diseases, remove a tooth and take it to the lab to find out its age. From these studies, researchers want to find out how many bears live in New Jersey, how long they live, and
how many babies they produce. But in Minnesota, the USA, researchers study bears that are completely awake. The bears know the researchers’ voices and they are not afraid of the research team. With the help of a few grapes to keep the bears busy, researchers can touch them to check their hearts, look at their teeth, and do other jobs. Researchers can also walk or sit with bears for hours and make videos to learn about their everyday lives. In both places, the main purpose is the same—to make sure there is a healthy population of black bears. But the research methods and the kinds of information that researchers are able to collect are quite different.
31.In the first paragraph, we can learn that North American black bears are ______.
A. shy and fearful animals
B. not found today
C. well known to scientists
D. not afraid of people
32.The underlined word “remove” in the second paragraph probably means ______ in Chinese.
A. 拔下
B. 移植
C. 清洗
D. 修补
33.Which of the following may NOT be included in the New Jersey studies on bears?
A. The age.
B. The way of their communication.
C. The weight.
D. The number of babies they produce.
34.In the Minnesota studies, researchers ______.
A. can never get close to the bears
B. study the bears while they are asleep
C. use grapes to make the bears full
D. learn a lot about the bears’ everyday lives
35.What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. To introduce North American black bear.
B. To tell how researchers learn about North American black bear.
C. To call on people to protect North American black bear.
D. To tell why researchers learn about North American black bear.
(B)
Many teachers are afraid that students will use the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to write their reports or do their homework. But other educators are including it in the classroom.
Donnie Piercey is a teacher in Kentucky. He told his 23 fifth-grade students to try and make full use of the tool that was creating writing. Piercey says his job is to prepare students for a world where knowledge of AI will be required. He describes ChatGPT as just the newest technology in
his 17 years of teaching that caused worry about the possibility of being not honest in the exams. “As educators, we haven’t found out the best way to use artificial intelligence yet,” he added. “But it’s coming, whether we want it or not.”
What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a very modern AI chatbot trained by OpenAI which communicates in a conversational way. The dialogue program makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer questions, agree about its mistakes, challenge incorrect ideas and reject wrong requests. ChatGPT quickly became popular after it came out. Many educators around the country say schools need time to get ready for the chatbot. But they also think saying no to AI will be useless against students.
___▲___. One student said: “They can help students who have trouble putting their thoughts into writing.” “You can use it for suggestions, but should not use it to do all the work. You shouldn’t fully depend on it,” said McCormick, a ten-year-old student. “You’re not learning anything if you type in what you want, and then it gives you the answer.”
36.Why are many teachers afraid of ChatGPT?
A. The teachers may use ChatGPT to write their reports or do homework.
B. The students may use ChatGPT for writing or doing homework.
C. The educators may include ChatGPT in the classroom.
D. The schools need time to get ready for ChatGPT.
37.What is NOT Piercey’s opinion on ChatGPT?
A. We should fully use ChatGPT which creates writing.
B. The artificial intelligence is coming.
C. With ChatGPT, people needn’t worry about students may be dishonest in the exams.
D. Teachers should get students ready for a world where AI knowledge will be needed.
38.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. artificial intelligence
B. the best way
C. the possibility
D. being not honest
39.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. ChatGPT can ask and answer questions itself.
B. ChatGPT can challenge correct ideas.
C. ChatGPT can refuse to accept wrong requests.
D. Saying no to AI will be useless against educators around the country.
40.Which sentence can be put back into the blank ___▲___ in the last paragraph?
A. Piercey shows the good and bad parts of working with chatbots.
B. Piercey’s students say yes to working with chatbots.
C. Piercey’s students say no to working with chatbots.
D. Piercey’s students can see the good and bad parts of working with chatbots.
五、阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
You just heard you would have a math test on Friday —the day as your history test. Are they crazy?
How will you get all your study done? Don’t worry about it. ___41___
Start studying in school.
Good learning methods are developed in the classroom as you take notes. ___42___. Make sure your notes are easy to read, and review.
___43___
When you sit down to study, think about how much time you want to spend on each subject. Most people can keep focused（专注）for about 45 minutes at a time. After that you’ll probably want to take a short break. When your 45 minutes of studying are up, you can take a 15-minute break.
Study according to the type of test you’re taking.
Many teachers tell students what the format（总体样式）of an exam will be like. ___44___. For example, if you’re going to have multiple-choice questions（选择题）, you’ll pay more attention to studying facts and details.
___45___.
Sometimes it can be useful to study with your classmates or others in a group. In this way you can make sure that your notes are correct and that you understand the subjects.
A. Plan your study time.
B. This can help you decide how you study.
C. Set up a study group.
D. Here is some advice for you.
E. Note taking is a way of remembering what you are taught or what you’ve read.
六、语篇填词（共5题；每小题1分，满分5分）
The giant panda is known as a national treasure of China. The mountains of C___46___ China is one of its habitats（栖息地）. A grown-up giant panda is very heavy, it can be about 100-150 k___47___. Because some people are so c___48___ that they kill giant pandas for their fur, pandas are in d___49___ now. Luckily, many people have realized the importance of saving giant pandas. For example, the WWF, one of the most important environmental o___50___ in the world, has worked on projects to save them.
七、首字母填空（共5题；每小题1分，满分5分）
51.You are not a child any more. As an a______, you should think more about others.
52.She has lots of courage and isn’t afraid of f______ difficulties.
53.The main food for giant pandas is b______.
54.In China, the long noodles are a s______ of long life.
55.Susan put on w______ because she ate more and exercised less.
八、完成句子（共25空；每空1分，满分25分）
51.他喜欢挑战，想到野外生活。

He likes challenges and wants to live ______ ______ ______.
52.你尽力去帮那些孩子，真是好。

It is kind ______ you ______ ______ to help those children.
53.杰西卡从她很小的时候就非常热爱芭比娃娃。

Jessica ______ ______ a great love for Barbie dolls since she was young.
54.这部影片是纪念他外祖父的。

The film was made ______ ______ ______ his grandfather.
55.我们真够幸运的，能够有如此好的生活。

We are ______ ______ ______ have such beautiful lives.
56.老虎喜欢独自居住。

Tigers like to live ______ ______ ______.
57.如今，很多动物正失去他们的家园。

Nowadays, many animals are ______ ______ ______.
58.以前高山上居住着很多动物。

Many animals used to live ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
参考答案
一、单项选择（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
1~5CBDBD
二、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
6~10AABDB11~15BDCAB16~20CACBD
三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
21~25CADAB26~30BCBCC
四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
31~35AABDB36~40BCACD
五、阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
41~45DEABC
六、语篇填词（共5题；每小题1分，满分5分）
46. Central; 47. kilograms; 48. cruel; 49. danger; 50. organizations
七、首字母填空（共5题；每小题1分，满分5分）
51. adult; 52. facing; 53. bamboo; 54. symbol; 55. weight
八、完成句子（共25空；每空1分，满分25分）
56. in the wild; 57. of to try; 58. has shown; 59. in memory of
60. lucky enough to; 61. on their own; 62. losing their homes; 63. high up in the mountains。