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2025年 沪外教版七年级英语上册 Unit 6 Inventors and their inventions单元测试卷
一、单项选择（15分，每题1分）
1. Thomas Edison is a famous ______. He invented the light bulb.
A. inventor B. doctor C. teacher D. singer
2. The invention of the computer has changed our lives ______.
A. a little B. a lot C. not at all D. a few
3. —______ invented the telephone
—Alexander Graham Bell.
A. What B. Where C. Who D. When
4. These new ______ make our work easier and more efficient.
A. invention B. inventor C. inventions D. inventors
5. It's important to protect ______ rights. Inventors should be rewarded for their work.
A. inventor B. invention C. inventors' D. inventions'
6. The wheel is one of the most important ______ in human history.
A. invent B. invention C. inventing D. inventions
7. The scientist spent years ______ on this new product.
A. work B. working C. to work D. worked
8. —______ was the first plane invented
—In 1903 by the Wright brothers.
A. When B. Where C. Why D. How
9. This new invention can ______ the environment from being polluted.
A. protect B. stop C. keep D. all of the above
10. Many great inventions are the result of ______ thinking.
A. creative B. create C. creativity D. created
11. The inventor showed great ______ in his new project.
A. courage B. brave C. encourage D. encouraging
12. We should learn from inventors and try to be ______ in our daily lives.
A. active B. creative C. friendly D. careful
13. The mobile phone is a very useful ______ that we can't live without it today.
A. invention B. inventor C. invent D. inventions
14. Some inventions can make our daily lives more ______. For example, the microwave oven can heat food quickly.
A. comfortable B. difficult C. boring D. hard
15. The invention of the Internet has made ______ possible for us to communicate with people all over the world easily.
A. this B. that C. it D. them
二、完形填空（10分，每题1分）
Thomas Edison is one of the greatest 16______ in the world. He was born in the United States in 1847. When he was a child, he was always 17______ and asking questions.
Edison started working on his inventions at a young age. He 18______ many difficulties during his research. But he never 19______ up. He believed that failure is the mother of success.
One of his most famous 20______ is the light bulb. Before the light bulb was invented, people used candles or oil lamps for light. Edison 21______ many experiments to find the best material for the filament. After thousands of tries, he finally 22______.
Edison's inventions have greatly 23______ our lives. They have made our lives more convenient and comfortable. His story 24______ us that with hard work and perseverance, we can achieve our goals. We should learn from him and try to be 25______ in our own ways.
16. A. inventors B. doctors C. teachers D. singers
17. A. thinking B. think C. thought D. thinks
18. A. faced B. faces C. facing D. face
19. A. gave B. gives C. giving D. give
20. A. invention B. inventor C. inventions D. inventors
21. A. did B. do C. does D. doing
22. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. succeeded
23. A. change B. changes C. changed D. changing
24. A. teach B. teaches C. teaching D. taught
25. A. creative B. creativity C. create D. created
三、阅读理解（30分，每题2分）
A
Alexander Graham Bell was a famous inventor. He was born in Scotland in 1847. When he was young, he was interested in sound and speech.
Bell moved to the United States in 1871. He worked hard on developing a way to send voice messages over a wire. After many experiments and a lot of hard work, he invented the telephone in 1876.
The first telephone call was made on March 10, 1876. Bell said to his assistant, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” This simple sentence was the first message sent by telephone.
The invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate. It made it possible for people to talk to each other over long distances. Bell's invention had a huge impact on the world and is still widely used today.
26. Where was Alexander Graham Bell born
A. In the United States. B. In Scotland. C. In England. D. In Canada.
27. When did Bell move to the United States
A. In 1847. B. In 1871. C. In 1876. D. In 1880.
28. What was Bell interested in when he was young
A. Music. B. Art. C. Sound and speech. D. Science and math.
29. When was the first telephone call made
A. On March 10, 1876. B. On March 10, 1871.
C. On March 10, 1847. D. On March 10, 1880.
30. What was the impact of the telephone on people's lives
A. It made people's lives more difficult. B. It made it impossible for people to communicate.
C. It made it possible for people to talk to each other over long distances.
D. It had no impact on people's lives.
B
The computer is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. It has changed our lives in many ways.
In the early days, computers were very large and expensive. They could only do simple calculations. But as technology developed, computers became smaller, faster and more powerful.
Today, computers are everywhere. We use them at home, at school, in the office and in many other places. We can use computers to search for information, play games, watch movies, communicate with others and much more.
The Internet, which is closely related to the computer, has also made a big difference. It allows us to share information and communicate with people all over the world in a very short time.
Thanks to the invention of the computer and the Internet, our lives have become more convenient, interesting and connected.
31. When was the computer invented
A. In the 19th century. B. In the 20th century.
C. In the 21st century. D. In the 18th century.
32. What were computers like in the early days
A. Small and cheap. B. Large and cheap.C. Small and expensive. D. Large and expensive.
33. What can we do with computers today
A. Only search for information. B. Only play games.
C. Search for information, play games, watch movies, communicate with others and more.
D. Only communicate with others.
34. What is closely related to the computer
A. The television. B. The radio. C. The Internet. D. The mobile phone.
35. How have the computer and the Internet changed our lives
A. Our lives have become more difficult. B. Our lives have become more boring.
C. Our lives have become more convenient, interesting and connected.
D. Our lives have not changed at all.
C
Inventions are all around us. They make our lives better and easier. Some inventions are small but very useful. For example, the zipper is a simple invention, but it is used in many clothes, bags and shoes.
Other inventions are very large and complex. The airplane is a great invention that allows us to travel long distances quickly. It has made the world seem smaller.
Inventions can also come from unexpected places. For instance, Post - it notes were invented by accident. A scientist was trying to develop a strong adhesive but ended up with a weak one that could be easily removed. This led to the creation of the popular Post - it notes.
Inventors often have to think outside the box and be creative. They need to identify problems and find solutions. Many inventions start with a simple idea that is then developed and improved over time.
We should appreciate the work of inventors and look forward to more amazing inventions in the future.
36. What do inventions do to our lives
A. Make our lives worse. B. Make our lives better and easier.
C. Have no effect on our lives. D. Make our lives more difficult.
37. Which of the following is a small but useful invention
A. The airplane. B. The computer. C. The zipper. D. The telephone.
38. How did the invention of the airplane change the world
A. It made the world seem larger. B. It made the world seem smaller.
C. It had no impact on the world. D. It made traveling more difficult.
39. How were Post - it notes invented
A. Through careful planning. B. By accident.
C. By copying other inventions. D. By following a strict formula.
40. What do inventors need to do
A. Think inside the box. B. Be creative and find solutions to problems.
C. Only make large and complex inventions. D. Never change their original ideas.
四、词汇运用（10分，每题1分）
（一）根据汉语提示填空
41. Thomas Edison made many important ______ (发明) in his life.
42. Alexander Graham Bell is the ______ (发明家) of the telephone.
43. The ______ (发明) of the car has made transportation much faster.
44. We should encourage students to be ______ (有创造力的) and come up with new ideas.
45. The scientist's ______ (勇气) inspired many young people to study science.
（二）用所给词的适当形式填空
46. He ______ (invent) a new kind of machine last year.
47. The little boy showed great ______ (interest) in science.
48. These new inventions have made our lives more ______ (comfort).
49. Many ______ (inventor) spent their whole lives on their inventions.
50. We need to protect the ______ (invent) rights of these scientists.
五、句型转换（10分，每题2分）
51. The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.（对划线部分提问 ）
______ ______ the light bulb invented by
52. He invented a new product last month.（改为一般疑问句）
______ he ______ a new product last month
53. The invention of the Internet has changed our lives a lot.（改为感叹句）
______ ______ the invention of the Internet has changed our lives!
54. These inventions are very important.（改为感叹句）
______ important these inventions are!
55. They spent three years working on this invention.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ did they spend working on this invention
六、短文填空（10分，每题1分）
从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。
In our daily lives, we use many 56______ every day. From the simplest things like pens and paper to the most complex ones like computers and smartphones, they all make our lives easier and more convenient.
Behind these amazing 57______ are great 58______. They have the 59______ to think differently and the determination to turn their ideas into reality. For example, Thomas Edison is one of the most 60______ inventors in history. He 61______ the light bulb after thousands of experiments. His 62______ has greatly 63______ the way we live.
To become a good 64______, one needs to be 65______ and never give up easily. We should also respect and protect the rights of inventors.
七、书面表达（15分）
以 “An Invention I Like Best” 为题，写一篇英语短文，内容包括：
1. 介绍你最喜欢的一项发明；
2. 说明你喜欢它的原因（如对生活的影响、带来的便利等 ）；
3. 展望这项发明未来的发展。
要求：
4. 包含所有要点，可适当发挥；
5. 语句通顺，语法正确；
6. 词数不少于80词。
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答案
一、单项选择
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C
二、完形填空
2. A 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. C 21. A 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A
三、阅读理解
3. B 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. C 36. B 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. B
四、词汇运用
（一）41. inventions 42. inventor 43. invention 44. creative 45. courage
（二）46. invented 47. interest fortable 49. inventors 50. inventors'
五、句型转换
4. Who was 52. Did; invent 53. How much 54. How 55. How long
六、短文填空
5. inventions 57. inventions 58. inventors 59. courage 60. famous 61. invented 62. invention 63. changed 64. inventor 65. creative
七、书面表达（略）

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