Unit 3 Curious Minds 单元测试卷 (含答案) 沪教版(五四学制)八年级英语上册

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Unit 3 Curious Minds 单元测试卷 (含答案) 沪教版(五四学制)八年级英语上册

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沪教版(五四学制)八年级上册Unit 3 Curious Minds单元测试卷
满分:100分 时间:90分钟
姓名: 得分:
一、根据首字母或中文提示填空(15分,每空1分)
1. The little girl is always c__________ (好奇的) about how things work.
2. Scientists often do e__________ (实验) to prove their theories.
3. Columbus made an important d__________ (发现) of America.
4. Don't be shy to ask q__________ (问题) in class.
5. His strong c__________ (好奇心) drives him to explore the unknown.
6. Can you e__________ (解释) this math problem to me
7. We need to o__________ (观察) the stars with a telescope.
8. They are trying to a__________ (分析) the cause of the accident.
9. The m__________ (奥秘) of the ancient pyramid attracts many visitors.
10. Edison i__________ (发明) the phonograph in 1877.
11. A good h__________ (假设) is the start of scientific research.
12. The strange p__________ (现象) puzzled all the experts.
13. After discussion, they reached a c__________ (结论).
14. Students should develop their ability to i__________ (调查) independently.
15. We should s__________ (寻求) answers through hard work.
二、完形填空(5分,每题1分)
Curiosity is the driving force behind many great 1.. Throughout history, people's desire to understand the world has led to amazing 2.. For example, Newton's curiosity about why apples fall led to the discovery of gravity.
When we are curious, we ask questions and 3.______ to find answers. This process helps us learn and grow. In science, curiosity makes us design 4.______ and test new ideas. In daily life, it encourages us to try new things and solve problems creatively.
In short, never lose your curiosity. It can 5.______ you to exciting discoveries.
1. A. problems B. inventions C. hobbies D. games
2. A. accidents B. mistakes C. discoveries D. meetings
3. A. refuse B. forget C. try D. regret
4. A. experiments B. parties C. concerts D. trips
5. A. stop B. lead C. hide D. separate
三、英汉互译(10分,每题1分)
1. 对……好奇 _____________________
2. carry out an experiment ____________
3. 得出结论 _______________________
4. scientific research _________________
5. 观察现象 _______________________
6. ask questions _________________
7. 做出发现 ____________________
8. draw a conclusion ______________
9. 分析数据 ____________________
10. satisfy one's curiosity __________
四、用所给词的适当形式填空(10分,每题1分)
1. Her ______________ (curious) about nature made her a biologist.
2. We should learn how ______________ (observe) things carefully.
3. The ______________ (discover) of this new species surprised the world.
4. Edison was a famous ______________ (invent) with over 1000 patents.
5. Could you give me a clear ______________ (explain) for this rule
6. Students are doing an ______________ (experiment) in the lab.
7. After careful ______________ (analyze), they found the solution.
8. The ______________ (strange) of the event attracted media attention.
9. We need more ______________ (evidence) to prove the theory.
10. His ______________ (create) ideas impressed everyone in the class.
五、单项选择(15分,每题1分)
1. The kids are curious ______ how the magic trick works.
A. about B. at C. with D. for
2. Scientists ______ many experiments to test the new drug.
A. carry on B. carry out C. carry off D. carry away
3. She wondered ______ the ancient building was built.
A. what B. who C. how D. which
4. The ______ of electricity changed the world greatly.
A. discovery B. invention C. creation D. production
5. Can you ______ why you were late again
A. answer B. question C. explain D. discuss
6. ______ is the mother of invention.
A. Curious B. Curiosity C. Curiously D. Curiousness
7. We need to ______ the data before making a decision.
A. look B. see C. watch D. analyze
8. They are trying to ______ the truth behind the story.
A. find B. find out C. look for D. search
9. The ______ behavior of the animal puzzled the researchers.
A. usual B. common C. strange D. normal
10. The students ______ a conclusion after the discussion.
A. drew B. made C. did D. took
11. Don't be afraid to ______ when you don't understand.
A. answer B. ask C. tell D. talk
12. His ______ spirit led him to explore the unknown island.
A. curious B. curiousness C. curiously D. curiosity
13. We should learn to think ______ and solve problems independently.
A. creative B. creation C. creatively D. creator
14. The teacher encouraged us to ______ new ideas.
A. explore B. explain C. express D. excuse
15. ______ the problem is difficult, we should try to solve it.
A. Because B. Although C. If D. When
六、按要求完成句子(10分,每题2分)
1. I wonder why the leaves turn yellow in autumn.(对划线部分提问)
______ ______ you wonder
2. We should carry out more experiments.(改为被动语态)
More experiments ______ ______ carried out.
3. The scientist made a discovery last month.(改为一般疑问句)
______ the scientist ______ a discovery last month
4. They are observing the stars in the sky.(改为否定句)
They ______ ______ the stars in the sky.
5. His curiosity helps him learn new things.(改为同义句)
______ ______ his curiosity, he can learn new things.
七、翻译句子(10分,每题2分)
1. 孩子们对宇宙很好奇。
Children ______ ______ ______ the universe.
2. 我们需要做实验来验证这个理论。
We need to ______ ______ to test this theory.
3. 你能解释一下这个奇怪的现象吗?
Can you ______ ______ ______ ______
4. 科学家们通过分析数据得出了结论。
Scientists ______ ______ ______ by analyzing the data.
5. 好奇心常常会带来伟大的发现。
Curiosity often ______ ______ great ______.
八、阅读理解(15分,每题1.5分,2篇)
A
Curiosity is not only a quality but also a powerful tool for learning. When we are curious, we actively seek knowledge and try to understand the world around us.
Many great scientists were driven by curiosity. For example, Albert Einstein was curious about time and space, which led to his famous theory of relativity. Marie Curie's curiosity about radioactivity made her one of the most important scientists in history.
In our daily life, curiosity helps us solve problems and learn new skills. When we ask questions and explore different ideas, we open the door to new knowledge. So, keep your curiosity alive and never stop asking "why"!
1. What is curiosity according to the passage
A. A tool for playing games. B. A quality and a tool for learning.
C. A way of making friends. D. A method of doing business.
2. What did Einstein's curiosity lead to
A. The theory of relativity. B. The discovery of radioactivity.
C. The invention of the light bulb. D. The creation of the computer.
3. Why was Marie Curie famous
A. Because of her curiosity about time and space.
B. Because of her research on radioactivity.
C. Because of her discovery of gravity.
D. Because of her study of animals.
4. How does curiosity help us in daily life
A. It helps us make money. B. It helps us solve problems and learn new skills.
C. It helps us become famous. D. It helps us travel around the world.
5. What's the main idea of the passage
A. Curiosity is important in science. B. Many great scientists were curious.
C. Curiosity helps us in learning and daily life. D. We should be curious about everything.
B
One day, a young girl named Lily found a small, strange plant in her garden. She was curious about what it was and decided to find out.
She took some pictures of the plant and showed them to her science teacher. The teacher didn't know the answer either, so they did some research together. They looked through books and searched online. Finally, they found out that it was a very rare plant that only grew in a few places in the world.
Thanks to Lily's curiosity, a new discovery was made in her hometown. Her story shows that even a small curiosity can lead to something big.
1. Where did Lily find the strange plant
A. In the park. B. In her school. C. In her garden. D. In the forest.
2. What did Lily do first when she found the plant
A. She asked her parents. B. She pulled it out.
C. She took pictures of it. D. She watered it.
3. Who helped Lily research the plant
A. Her parents. B. Her science teacher. C. Her friends. D. Her neighbors.
4. What did they find out about the plant
A. It was very common. B. It was a rare plant.
C. It was easy to grow. D. It was a new species.
5. What can we learn from Lily's story
A. We should plant more trees. B. We should be careful in the garden.
C. Small curiosity can lead to big discoveries. D. We should ask teachers for help often.
九、书面表达(10分)
“Curious Minds”(好奇的头脑)是探索世界的重要品质。请以 “The Power of Curiosity” 为题,写一篇英语短文,内容包括:
1. 好奇心对学习和生活的重要性;
2. 一次因好奇心而有新发现或学到新知识的经历;
3. 呼吁大家保持好奇心。
要求:词数不少于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. curious 2. experiments 3. discovery 4. questions 5. curiosity 6. explain 7. observe 8. analyze 9. mystery 10. invented 11. hypothesis 12. phenomenon 13. conclusion 14. investigate 15. seek
二、完形填空
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B
三、英汉互译
1. be curious about 2. 进行实验 3. draw a conclusion 4. 科学研究 5. observe the phenomenon 6. 提问 7. make a discovery 8. 得出结论 9. analyze the data 10. 满足某人的好奇心
四、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. curiosity 2. to observe 3. discovery 4. inventor 5. explanation 6. experiment 7. analysis 8. strangeness 9. evidence 10. creative
五、单项选择
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B
六、按要求完成句子
1. What do 2. should be 3. Did; make 4. aren't observing 5. Thanks to
七、翻译句子
1. are curious about 2. do experiments 3. explain this strange phenomenon 4. drew a conclusion 5. leads to; discoveries
八、阅读理解
A篇:1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
B篇:1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C
九、书面表达(略)

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