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沪教版（2025）八年级上册Unit 4 Inventions单元测试卷
满分：100分 时间：90分钟
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一、根据首字母或中文提示填空（15分，每空1分）
1. Inventions have greatly changed our world. The wheel is one of the most important a________ (古代的) inventions.
2. The light bulb, invented by Edison, is a very u________ (有用的) invention.
3. We use the Internet to s________ (搜索) for information and communicate.
4. The telephone allows people to talk to each other over long d________ (距离).
5. Some inventions, like the airplane, have made t________ (旅行) faster and easier.
6. Inventions in m________ (医学) have saved many lives.
7. We should encourage c________ (创造) and innovation to develop new inventions.
8. The printing press was a revolutionary invention in the f________ (领域) of communication.
9. Inventions often start with an idea to s________ (解决) a problem.
10. Modern inventions, such as smartphones, have become an e________ ( essential，这里按提示用首字母，实际是“必不可少的” ) part of our lives.
11. We can learn about the h________ (历史) of inventions to understand their development.
12. Inventions need to be p________ (实践的) and useful in daily life.
13. The development of new inventions can p________ (推动) society forward.
14. Some inventions are inspired by n________ (自然)，like the design of airplanes from birds.
15. We should protect the i________ (知识产权) of inventors.
二、完形填空（5分，每题1分）
Inventions are amazing creations that shape our lives. The history of inventions is full of great stories. For example, the invention of the steam engine led to the Industrial Revolution. It 1.______ the way people worked and lived. Another important invention is the computer. It has 2.______ how we get information and communicate. Inventions often come from people who think differently and are not afraid to try new things. They 3.______ problems and create solutions. Today, we are still seeing new inventions every day, like self - driving cars and smart homes. These inventions will continue to 4.______ our future. We should appreciate inventors and their 5.______ to making our world better.
1. A. changed B. kept C. found D. lost
2. A. improved B. changed C. destroyed D. wasted
3. A. find B. create C. solve D. make
4. A. shape B. break C. damage D. waste
5. A. jobs B. contributions C. problems D. mistakes
三、英汉互译（10分，每题1分）
1. 古代发明 _______________________
2. useful inventions __________________
3. 搜索信息 _______________________
4. over long distances ________________
5. 医学发明 _______________________
6. encourage creativity ______________
7. 印刷机 ______________________
8. solve a problem _______________
9. 必不可少的部分 ______________
10. intellectual property of inventors __________________________
四、用所给词的适当形式填空（10分，每题1分）
1. The wheel is one of the most important ______________ (ancient) inventions.
2. The light bulb is a very ______________ (use) invention.
3. We use the Internet ______________ (search) for information.
4. The telephone allows people to talk over long ______________ (distant).
5. Inventions in medicine have ______________ (save) many lives.
6. We should encourage ______________ (create) and innovation.
7. The printing press was a revolutionary invention in the ______________ (field) of communication.
8. Inventions often start with an idea ______________ (solve) a problem.
9. Modern inventions have become an ______________ (essential) part of our lives.
10. We should protect the ______________ (intellectual) property of inventors.
五、单项选择（15分，每题1分）
1. —What is one of the most important ancient inventions
—The ______________.
A. wheel B. light bulb C. computer D. smartphone
2. The light bulb, invented by Edison, is a very ______________ invention.
A. useless B. useful C. boring D. tiring
3. We use the Internet to ______________ for information.
A. search B. play C. sing D. dance
4. The telephone allows people to talk to each other over long ______________.
A. times B. distances C. heights D. widths
5. Inventions in ______________ have saved many lives.
A. medicine B. education C. entertainment D. sports
6. We should encourage ______________ and innovation to develop new inventions.
A. creativity B. laziness C. sadness D. happiness
7. The printing press was a revolutionary invention in the ______________ of communication.
A. area B. field C. place D. room
8. Inventions often start with an idea to ______________ a problem.
A. find B. create C. solve D. make
9. Modern inventions, such as smartphones, have become an ______________ part of our lives.
A. essential B. unimportant C. boring D. tiring
10. We can learn about the ______________ of inventions to understand their development.
A. history B. future C. present D. stories
11. Inventions need to be ______________ and useful in daily life.
A. practical B. beautiful C. expensive D. cheap
12. The development of new inventions can ______________ society forward.
A. pull B. push C. carry D. bring
13. Some inventions are inspired by ______________, like the design of airplanes from birds.
A. humans B. animals C. nature D. machines
14. We should protect the ______________ property of inventors.
A. intellectual B. physical C. chemical D. biological
15. Inventions are amazing creations that ______________ our lives.
A. shape B. break C. damage D. waste
六、按要求完成句子（10分，每题2分）
1. Inventions have greatly changed our world.（对划线部分提问）
______________ have inventions done
2. The wheel is one of the most important ancient inventions.（改为一般疑问句）
______________ the wheel one of the most important ancient inventions
3. The light bulb is a very useful invention.（改为感叹句）
______________ useful invention the light bulb is!
4. Inventions in medicine have saved many lives.（改为同义句）
Many lives ______________ ______________ by inventions in medicine.
5. We should encourage creativity and innovation.（改为被动语态）
Creativity and innovation should ______________ ______________.
七、翻译句子（10分，每题2分）
1. 发明极大地改变了我们的世界。
Inventions have ______________ changed our world.
2. 轮子是最重要的古代发明之一。
The wheel is one of the most important ______________ inventions.
3. 我们使用互联网搜索信息和交流。
We use the Internet to ______________ for information and communicate.
4. 医学发明拯救了许多生命。
Inventions in ______________ have saved many lives.
5. 我们应该鼓励创造力和创新来开发新发明。
We should encourage ______________ and innovation to develop new inventions.
八、阅读理解（15分，每题1.5分，2篇）
A
Inventions have played a crucial role in human history. The wheel, one of the earliest inventions, made it easier to transport goods. The printing press, invented by Gutenberg, changed the way information was spread. It allowed books to be printed in large numbers, making knowledge more accessible. The steam engine was another important invention that led to the Industrial Revolution. It transformed manufacturing and transportation. In modern times, inventions like the computer and the Internet have revolutionized communication and information sharing. These inventions have not only made our lives more convenient but also changed the way we work and interact with each other.
1. What did the wheel make easier
A. Transporting goods. B. Printing books.
C. Manufacturing products. D. None of the above.
2. Who invented the printing press
A. Edison B. Gutenberg C. Einstein D. Newton
3. What did the steam engine lead to
A. The Digital Revolution B. The Industrial Revolution
C. The Agricultural Revolution D. None of the above.
4. How have modern inventions like the computer and the Internet changed us
A. Made our lives more convenient and changed work and interaction.
B. Made our lives more difficult.
C. Made us work less.
D. None of the above.
5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The history and importance of inventions. B. How to invent things.
C. Famous inventors. D. None of the above.
B
I am interested in inventions because they can make our lives better. One of my favorite inventions is the smartphone. It combines many functions, like making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet. Another great invention is the electric car. It is more environmentally friendly than traditional cars. I also admire the invention of 3D printing. It can create real objects from digital models. Inventions are not only about high - tech things. Even simple inventions, like the paperclip, can be very useful. I hope to learn more about inventions and maybe create my own someday.
1. Why is the writer interested in inventions
A. Because they can make lives better. B. Because they are expensive.
C. Because they are difficult to understand. D. None of the above.
2. What functions does the smartphone combine
A. Making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet.
B. Only making calls.
C. Only sending messages.
D. None of the above.
3. Why does the writer admire the electric car
A. Because it is more environmentally friendly. B. Because it is faster.
C. Because it is cheaper. D. None of the above.
4. What can 3D printing do
A. Create real objects from digital models. B. Print books.
C. Make cars. D. None of the above.
5. What does the writer hope to do
A. Learn more about inventions and create their own. B. Buy more inventions.
C. Sell inventions. D. None of the above.
九、书面表达（10分）
请以 “My Favorite Invention” 为题，写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 你最喜欢的发明是什么；
2. 该发明的特点和功能；
3. 它给生活带来的影响。
要求：不少于60词，语句通顺，可适当发挥。
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答案
一、根据首字母或中文提示填空
1. ancient 2. useful 3. search 4. distances 5. travel 6. medicine 7. creativity 8. field 9. solve 10. essential 11. history 12. practical 13. push 14. nature 15. intellectual
二、完形填空
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B
三、英汉互译
1. ancient inventions 2. 有用的发明 3. search for information 4. 远距离 5. medical inventions 6. 鼓励创造力 7. printing press 8. 解决问题 9. essential part 10. 发明家的知识产权
四、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. ancient 2. useful 3. to search 4. distances 5. saved 6. creativity 7. field 8. to solve 9. essential 10. intellectual
五、单项选择
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A
六、按要求完成句子
1. What 2. Is 3. What a 4. have been saved 5. be encouraged
七、翻译句子
1. greatly 2. ancient 3. search 4. medicine 5. creativity
八、阅读理解
A篇：1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A
B篇：1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. A
九、书面表达（略）

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