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Unit 8 Focusing on culture
综合练习
一、根据句意及提示完成单词拼写
1. Elizabeth I was a famous _________(女王) of England who ruled for 44 years.
2. The king’s _________(仆人) brought him food and cleaned the castle every day.
3. His family’s _________(财富) allowed him to travel around the world and study art.
4. The fairy godmother used her _________(魔法的) powers to turn a pumpkin into a carriage.
5. She felt great _________(自豪) when her team won the championship after months of hard work.
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
1. My family _________(usual) eats dinner together at 7 p.m.
2. Trust is the foundation of a healthy _________(relation) between friends.
3. She felt_________(pride) when her son received the "Best Student" award.
4. The _________(wealth) businessman donated millions to build schools in poor areas.
5. Children love fairy tales because they are full of _________(magic) creatures like dragons and unicorns.
三、用方框中所给词的适当形式填空
queen, wealth, among, servant, relationship
1. Tom felt surprised when he saw his name_________the winners.
2. The_________in the big house helped the family with cooking and cleaning.
3. The story describes a brave_________who protected her kingdom from invaders.
4. Sharing hobbies together can improve the_________between brothers and sisters.
5. Reading books can increase our knowledge and even help us create _________　 in the future.
四、完成句子
1. 在21世纪，科技极大地改变了我们的生活。
________ ________ ________ ________，technology has changed our lives greatly.
2. 每年来自全世界的成千上万的游客参观长城。
Every year，________ ________tourists from all over the world visit the Great Wall.
3. 在所有的季节中，我最喜欢春天，因为它是生命的象征。
Of all the seasons，I love spring best because it is________ ________ ________ life.
4. 她做家务的同时听音乐。
She was listening to music and doing housework ________ ________ ________ ________.
5. 墙上那幅精美的画作立刻吸引了所有参观者的目光。
The beautiful painting on the wall immediately ________ ________ ________ ________all the visitors.
五、完形填空
In autumn, it gets cold. Some birds like wild geese (大雁) fly 1.______ for the winter, flying in a “V” formation (队形).
2.______ do they fly in a “V” formation Scientists find out that in this way, they can save energy. So they can fly more 3.______. And the trip will be safer and easier because they are travelling with the help of one another.
When a wild goose falls 4.______ formation, it won’t try to go alone but will quickly get back into formation. When the head wild goose gets tired, it 5.______ and another wild goose flies to the point. They just take turns to 6.______. When a wild goose gets sick or is wounded (受伤的), two other wild geese fall down with it. They follow it down to 7.______ the wild goose and give it help. They stay with the fallen wild goose 8.______ it is able to fly or till it dies.
If we learn from wild geese, we can stay in formation with people in the same direction (方向) 9.______ we are. If we humans have the 10.______ of a wild goose, we can stand by each other like that, and life will be more enjoyable.
1. A. east B. north C. south D. west
2. A. How B. Where C. When D. Why
3. A. slowly B. quietly C. happily D. easily
4. A. into B. out of C. along D. through
5. A. slows down B. flies faster C. sits down D. stands back
6. A. follow B. lead C. fly D. shout
7. A. protect B. kill C. invite D. count
8. A. when B. after C. while D. till
9. A. for B. with C. about D. as
10. A. meaning B. answer C. sense D. trouble
六、阅读理解
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac(生肖)， starting from January 29th， 2025， and ending on February 16th， 2026.
In Chinese culture， the snake is connected with wisdom(智慧)， beauty， and independence. People born in the Year of the Snake are smart. There is a legend about a race held by the Jade Emperor to select the zodiac animals. The snake， not being a good runner， wrapped(缠绕)itself around the foot of a horse. When the horse was near the finish line， the snake slid down and rushed across， getting its place in the zodiac.
However， in Western culture， the idea of snakes is different. In Greek mythology(神话)， the snake guarding the golden apples stands for wisdom and protection. But in the Bible(《圣经》)， the snake that tricked Eve represents dishonesty. Therefore， in English， we often say we should be careful not to make friends with “ a snake in the grass”.
All in all， snakes have deep cultural importance in both the East and the West. The Year of the Snake not only serves as a time for celebration in China but also offers a window to these rich cultural meanings.
1. When does the Year of the Snake begin in 2025
A. January 1st, 2025
B. January 29th, 2025
C. February 16th, 2025
D. December 31st, 2025
2. According to the passage，the person born in the Year of the Snake is______.
A. shy B. kind
C. clever D. brave
3. How did the snake win a place in the Chinese zodiac according to the legend？
A. By swimming faster than other animals.
B. By sliding off a horse near the finish line.
C. By fighting against the Jade Emperor.
D. By running all the way by itself.
4. What does the underlined phrase “a snake in the grass” mean？
A. A friendly and helpful person.
B. A very smart and clever person.
C. A person who likes snakes very much.
D. A person who is not worth trusting.
5. What does the passage mainly talk about？
A. The smartness of people born in the Year of the Snake.
B. The reason why people in the West don’t like snakes.
C. The different meanings of snakes in Chinese and Western cultures.
D. The story of how the snake became one of the Chinese zodiac animals.
七、短文填空
In the heart of the ancient forest lies a world full of wonders. This 1.________ (magic) place is home to creatures big and small, each playing a special role in nature’s grand story.
Ants are tiny but mighty. Their colonies work like kingdoms: the ant 2.________ (queen) lays eggs while worker ants act as 3.________ (servant), gathering food and protecting the nest. Their collective effort builds wealth in the form of food stores that can feed the whole colony for months.
Among the trees, squirrels leap with amazing agility. 4.________ (usual), they spend autumn burying nuts, showing foresight that even humans admire. Their hard work fills them with 5.________ (proud) when winter comes and they find their hidden treasures.
But life 6.________ the forest isn’t always peaceful. Lions in the savanna have 7._______ strict social structure. The lioness hunters, among the most skilled members of the pride, work together to hunt. Their success depends on trust and cooperation—a strong 8.________ (relation) that keeps the group alive.
Even bats, often misunderstood, have a unique way of 9.________ (live). Usually active at night, they use echolocation to navigate. To many cultures, bats symbolize good luck, adding a touch of the magical to moonlit skies.
Every creature, from the smallest ant to the mightiest lion, teaches us that balance and respect are the true 10.________ (wealthy) of nature.
八、任务型阅读
Have you ever seen a koala anywhere Koalas, which are often called koala “bears”, are tree-climbing animals and are seen as national symbols of Australia. However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country.
As a matter of fact, the country lost 30% of its koala population between 2018 and 2021, especially in New South Wales, according to a report from the Australian Koala Foundation. “If nothing is done, New South Wales’ koalas will die out by 2050,” a researcher said in June 2020. “This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect the cute animals,” Josey Sharrad, a manager of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said seriously.
Koalas are dying out all over the country because of climate change and the fast development of cities. People have seen some places that look like the Moon—with dead and dying trees everywhere.
After WWF-Australia and the International Fund for Animal Welfare called on the government to announce koalas as endangered animals in April, the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home— they live in the forests and woodlands.
The Australian government is now doing its best to collect money to protect koalas. On the one hand, it has spent $13 million in helping improve their living places. On the other hand, the government plans to spend another $36 million doing better health research and medical support to further help koala programs over the next four years.
“We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national symbol,” Environment Minister Susan Ley said.
1. What has the Australian government announced recently
____________________________________________________________
2. When will New South Wales’ koalas die out if nothing is done
____________________________________________________________
3. Why are koalas dying out all over the country
____________________________________________________________
4. Where do koalas live in Australia
____________________________________________________________
5. What may happen to koalas over the next four years
____________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、1.queen 2.servant 3.wealth 4.magical 5.pride
二、1.usually 2.relationship 3.proud 4.wealthy 5.magical
三、1.among　2.servant 3.queen 4.relationship 5.wealth
四、1.In the 21st century 2.thousands of 3.a symbol of 4.at the same time 5.caught the eye of
五、1-5CDDBA 6-10BADDC
六、1-5BCBDC
七、1.magical 2.queen 3.servants 4.Usually 5.pride 6.in 7.a 8.relationship 9.living 10.wealth
八、1.Koalas are endangered animals across much of the country.
2.By 2050.
3.Because of climate change and the fast development of cities.
4.In the forests and woodlands.
5.They may have better living places./They may get more medical support./They may get more public support./They may have a better life (in the wild)./They will be well protected./ They may not die out very soon.

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