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沪教版（2025）七年级英语上册Unit 8 Collecting as a hobby单元测试卷
一、单项选择（15分，每题1分）
1. Collecting vintage camera lenses (复古相机镜头) is my favorite ______. Each lens tells a story of old photography techniques.
A. hobby B. job C. task D. lesson
2. —______ do you collect to track environmental changes
—I collect annual tree ring samples (年度树木年轮样本) from my neighborhood.
A. What B. Which C. Who D. Whose
3. Some people collect ancient pottery shards (古代陶片). They believe these pieces have great historical and artistic ______.
A. price B. value C. cost D. expense
4. My cousin has a unique ______ of handwritten postcards from strangers—she asks travelers to send her notes about their journeys.
A. collection B. gather C. gathering D. collect
5. —How long ______ you ______ collecting retro video game cartridges (复古游戏卡带)
—Since I was 12. I’ve restored three broken ones to working order!
A. have; been B. do; collect C. will; collect D. did; collect
6. Collecting can help us explore fields like archeology, botany, and digital art—these are all interesting ______.
A. books B. subjects C. people D. tools
7. I often ______ new hand - painted teacups (手绘茶杯) from rural markets. The artisans carve unique patterns on each one.
A. obtain B. sell C. produce D. destroy
8. —Do you have a special way to store your collection
—Yes! I use a glass - door cabinet with humidity control (带湿度控制的玻璃柜) for my ______ of old books.
A. bag B. shelf C. container D. storage
9. Many collectors enjoy ______ their items in online virtual exhibitions (线上虚拟展) where people worldwide can visit.
A. displaying B. hiding C. selling D. damaging
10. Collecting upcycled crafts (再生手工艺品) is a ______ hobby—it’s creative and helps protect the environment.
A. boring B. tiring C. meaningful D. worrying
11. My uncle collects ______ of street murals (街头壁画) he takes photos of them before they get painted over.
A. albums B. cards C. prints D. frames
12. —______ do you organize your collection of foreign coins
—By continent, and I label each with its year and country’s history.
A. What B. Where C. How D. When
13. Collecting rare items needs ______: you might spend months searching, and cleaning old pieces takes careful effort.
A. time and patience B. money and luck C. strength and speed D. noise and chaos
14. I started collecting sea glass (海玻璃) during beach cleanups. Now my ______ has over 50 pieces in different colors.
A. collection B. gather C. group D. pile
15. —Why do you love collecting antique keys (古董钥匙)
—Each key in my ______ might have locked a secret box or an old house—it’s like collecting mysteries!
A. jobs B. works C. hobbies D. collections
二、完形填空（10分，每题1分）
Collecting is a hobby that sparks curiosity in people of all ages. Some chase stamps, others hunt for unusual rocks or vintage posters.
I’m fascinated by collecting handwritten letters. It started when I found a 1945 letter in my grandmother’s attic. A soldier wrote to his sister about the end of World War II. The messy handwriting and heartfelt words 16. ______ me. I began searching for more letters at flea markets and antique shops.
Over time, my collection grew to include letters from different eras. Some are 17. ______—like a 1960s love letter with pressed flowers inside, or a child’s letter to Santa from the 1980s. I 18. ______ most of them by trading with other collectors: I once gave a old postcard for a 1950s birthday letter.
Collecting letters teaches me about daily life in the past. A 1920s farmer’s letter describes harvests and storms; a 1970s student writes about school protests. These stories help me understand different 19. ______ and times.
I keep my letters in a leather - bound album with acid - free pages (皮质无酸纸相册) to protect them. I 20. ______ each one with notes about its background. When I flip through the album, I feel like I’m 21. ______ to people from long ago.
This hobby also lets me 22. ______ with others. I host small “letter reading nights” where friends share stories from my collection. I plan to 23. ______ collecting for years—maybe one day, I’ll donate the letters to a museum.
Collecting letters isn’t just about owning old paper. It’s about preserving stories and gaining 24. ______ about how people lived. It makes my life more 25. ______ by connecting me to the past.
16. A. bored B. fascinated C. tired D. confused
17. A. ordinary B. cheap C. precious D. modern
18. A. obtain B. sell C. destroy D. borrow
19. A. countries B. people C. schools D. tools
20. A. mark B. throw C. burn D. hide
21. A. talking B. fighting C. arguing D. competing
22. A. disagree B. celebrate C. connect D. compare
23. A. start B. stop C. continue D. finish
24. A. knowledge B. wealth C. power D. energy
25. A. boring B. meaningful C. difficult D. simple
三、阅读理解（30分，每题2分）
A
Collecting “time capsules” (时间胶囊) is a unique hobby that connects the present and future. A time capsule is a container filled with items representing daily life, buried or stored to be opened years later.
Lily, a 13 - year - old, started her time capsule collection at 10. She makes a small capsule every birthday: she puts in a photo of herself, a popular song’s CD, a newspaper clipping, and a letter to her future self. She hides them in a metal box under her bed.
“On my 18th birthday, I’ll open all capsules,” she says. “It’ll be amazing to see how I’ve changed and how the world has changed—like how we used CDs but now stream music!”
Lily also encourages her friends to make time capsules. They exchange small items to include, like handwritten notes or favorite candies. For Lily, collecting time capsules is like “saving pieces of time to visit later.”
26. What does Lily collect
A. Stamps B. Time capsules C. CDs D. Newspapers
27. When did Lily start her collection
A. At 10 B. At 13 C. At 18 D. At 5
28. What does Lily put in her annual time capsule
A. Only photos B. A photo, CD, newspaper clipping and letter
C. Candies and toys D. Old books
29. When does Lily plan to open all her capsules
A. On her next birthday B. On her 18th birthday
C. When she finishes school D. When she moves house
30. Why does Lily love this hobby
A. It helps her save money B. It connects her to the past and future
C. It makes her popular at school D. It’s easy and quick to do
B
Collecting digital art NFTs (数字艺术非同质化代币) is a modern hobby that combines technology and creativity. Unlike physical collections, these are digital images, videos, or music stored on the internet.
Jake, a 15 - year - old, collects NFTs of digital fantasy characters. He buys them using online platforms and stores them in a “digital wallet.” “Each NFT is unique—no two are exactly the same, even if they look similar,” he explains.
Jake researches artists before buying. He looks for unique styles, like characters with glowing eyes or magical landscapes. He also learns about blockchain technology (区块链技术), which ensures each NFT’s ownership.
“Some people think it’s just ‘buying pictures,’ but it’s more,” Jake says. “I support artists directly, and my collection grows as their work becomes more popular.” He sometimes trades NFTs with friends, swapping characters to complete sets.
31. What is special about digital art NFTs
A. They are physical items B. Each is unique
C. They are free to get D. They all look the same
32. How does Jake store his NFT collection
A. In a physical box B. In a digital wallet C. On his phone’s camera roll D. In a book
33. What does Jake research before buying an NFT
A. The price of the platform B. The artist’s unique style
C. How to print the digital art D. Where to sell it later
34. Why does Jake think collecting NFTs is meaningful
A. He can sell them for lots of money B. He supports artists directly
C. It’s easier than physical collecting D. His parents love it too
35. What technology ensures NFT ownership
A. Internet B. Camera C. Blockchain D. Printer
C
Some collections are “living” —they grow and change over time, like plants or pets. Here are three interesting living collections:
1. Succulent arrangements (多肉植物组合): Mia, 14, collects tiny succulents from around the world. She plants them in recycled jars, creating mini gardens. Each succulent grows differently—some get pink edges in sunlight, others grow “babies” (小幼苗) to share.
2. Butterfly gardens: Tom’s family maintains a garden with flowers that attract butterflies. He collects data on which species visit—he’s recorded 12 types so far. “It’s not about owning them, but creating a home for them,” he says.
3. Fermented foods (发酵食品): Lila collects sourdough starters (酸面团发酵剂) from different countries. Each starter (a mix of yeast and bacteria) makes bread with unique flavors—her French starter makes tangy bread, while the Korean one is milder. She shares loaves with neighbors.
4. What makes these collections “living”
A. They are expensive B. They grow and change
C. They are from far away D. They need no care
5. How does Mia display her succulent collection
A. In recycled jars B. In a big garden C. On a bookshelf D. In a fridge
6. What does Tom collect data on
A. How many flowers he plants B. Which butterfly species visit his garden
C. How much food the butterflies eat D. When to pick the flowers
7. What’s special about Lila’s sourdough starters
A. They are all the same B. They make bread with unique flavors
C. They are from her family D. They expire quickly
8. What do these collectors have in common
A. They all collect plants B. They share their collections (or their products)
C. They spend lots of money D. They live in the same town
四、词汇运用（10分，每题1分）
（一）根据句意及首字母提示填空（5分）
41. Collecting rare stamps is a popular h_________ among many teenagers.
42. My brother’s c_________ of vintage comic books includes some from the 1960s.
43. This old map is v_________ because it shows a town that no longer exists.
44. Growing a living collection like plants needs p_________—you can’t rush their growth.
45. Many collectors s________ stories about their items online to connect with others.
（二）用所给词的适当形式填空（5分）
46. I ________ (collect) vintage buttons for six years, and now I have over 300.
47. It’s interesting ________ (learn) about the history behind each old coin.
48. Some ________ (collect) travel to remote villages to find unique handmade items.
49. The museum’s ________ (value) collection of ancient tools tells stories of early human life.
50. She enjoys ________ (create) scrapbooks to organize her postcard collection.
五、句型转换（10分，每题2分）
51. He has collected model trains for eight years.（对划线部分提问）
_______ _______ has he collected model trains
52. They keep their seashell collection in a glass jar.（对划线部分提问）
_______ _______ they keep their seashell collection
53. My sister likes collecting pressed flowers.（改为一般疑问句）
_______ _______ sister ______ collecting pressed flowers
54. This is a unique fossil.（改为感叹句）
_______ _______ unique fossil this is!
55. Collecting can help us understand different cultures.（改为否定句）
Collecting _______ _______ us understand different cultures.
六、短文填空（10分，每题1分）
从方框选单词，用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺。
Collecting is a wonderful 56. ________. People 57. ________ all kinds of things, from old coins to digital art.
It takes 58. ________ to build a great collection—finding rare items doesn’t happen overnight. Collectors also 59. ________ a lot: each item teaches them about history, science, or art.
Some collections become 60. ________ over time, but the real fun is to 61. ________ them. You can 62. _______ items at school fairs or online, telling stories that bring 63. _______ to others.
Collecting encourages 64. _______—like finding new ways to organize or display items. As your collection 65. _______, so does your curiosity about the world.
七、书面表达（15分）
请以“My Living Collection”为题，写一篇短文，介绍你的“活的收藏”（如植物、宠物相关收藏等），包括收藏的物品、开始的原因、它们如何变化，以及你的感受，不少于80词。
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答案
一、单项选择
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. D
二、完形填空
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B
三、阅读理解
26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. B 31. B 32. B 33. B 34. B 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. B
四、词汇运用
（一）
41. hobby 42. collection 43. valuable 44. patience 45. share
（二）
46. have collected 47. to learn 48. collectors 49. valuable 50. creating
五、句型转换
51. How long 52. Where do 53. Does your; like 54. What a 55. can’t help
六、短文填空
56. hobby 57. collect 58. patience 59. learn 60. valuable 61. share 62. display 63. joy 64. creativity 65. grows
七、书面表达（略）

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