外研版八年级下册Unit 1 Career talks 培优测试卷(含解析)

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外研版八下Unit 1 Career talks 培优测试卷
满分:100分 时间:60分钟
第一部分:英语知识运用(共30分)
第一节:单项选择(15分)
( )1.My sister dreams of __________ a famous singer in the future.
A. become B. becomes C. becoming D. to become
( )2. The job __________ my father does is very important.
A. that B. who C. what D. how
( )3. It is reported that the __________ job in the future will be done by robots.
A. dangerous B. more dangerous C. most dangerous D. danger
( )4. She looks __________ when she wears that uniform.
A. profession B. professionally C. profess D. professional
( )5. —Do you think being a doctor is __________ —Yes, it takes a lot of skills and patience.
A. challenge B. challenged C. challenging D. challenges
( )6. The young man __________ to become an astronaut because he loves space.
A. hopes B. wishes C. wants D. expects
( )7. Teachers are people who help __________ the future of students.
A. shape B. making C. do D. have
( )8. I would like to be a writer __________ I can share stories with others.
A. because of B. because C. although D. if
( )9. The __________ we work, the better results we will get.
A. harder B. more hardly C. hardest D. more hard
( )10. With the development of AI, many jobs __________ by machines in the future.
A. replace B. will replace C. will be replaced D. replaced
( )11. He decided to __________ medicine after graduating from university.
A. study B. studies C. studying D. studied
( )12. It is believed that a good teacher should be __________ knowledge and patience.
A. fill with B. full in C. filled with D. full of
( )13. —What do you plan to do after graduation —I haven't decided __________.
A. already B. yet C. still D. too
( )14.Being a nurse requires you to be __________ and caring.
A. careful B. carefully C. more careful D. most careful
( )15. The __________ you are, the more opportunities you will have.
A. creative B. more creative C. most creative D. creativer
第二节:完形填空(15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Today is Career Day at Lily's school. Many parents come to 16 the students about their jobs. They talk about their work, skills and the reasons they love their jobs.
Lily's father is an 17 . He designs buildings. He tells the students that being an architect requires both creativity and 18 . “Every building I design is different,” he says. “I need to think about how people will use the 19 .” Mrs. Wang is a journalist. She works for a newspaper. “A journalist needs to be 20 and good at writing,” she explains. “Sometimes I have to interview people late at night. I must be careful to get the 21 right.” Mr. Chen is a 22 . He has been a doctor for 20 years. He says being a doctor is a 23 job. “You need to work very hard and be 24 to help patients,” he says. “But it's also very rewarding when you save someone's life.”
After the presentations, Lily thinks about her 25 . She wants to be a veterinarian (兽医) because she loves animals. She wants to 26 sick animals and help them get healthy. “Maybe I will open my own animal clinic one day,” Lily 27 to herself hopefully. Her teacher smiles and says, “Dream 28 , Lily. With hard work, you can 29 your dream. Remember: any meaningful job needs love and 30 .”
( )16. A. ask B. tell C. help D. teach
( )17. A. pilot B. doctor C. architect D. journalist
( )18. A. money B. care C. noise D. pain
( )19. A. building B. plane C. newspaper D. clinic
( )20. A. shy B. curious C. strict D. lazy
( )21. A. stories B. facts C. dreams D. problems
( )22. A. doctor B. teacher C. cashier D. spiderman
( )23. A. easy B. boring C. relaxing D. meaningful
( )24. A. ready B. sorry C. afraid D. surprised
( )25. A. family B. future C. study D. school
( )26. A. look for B. look at C. look after D. look up
( )27. A. says B. speaks C. talks D. tells
( )28. A. early B. hard C. small D. big
( )29. A. achieve B. replace C. remember D. consider
( )30. A. pressure B. disappointment C. effort D. danger
第二部分:阅读理解(共50分)
第一节:阅读理解(40分)
A
In the past, people usually had one job for their whole life. They would learn a skill when they were young and then work in the same field until they retired. However, things are quite different now.
According to a new report, young people today will change their jobs about 12 times during their working life. This is because the world is changing so fast. New technologies like artificial intelligence and robots are changing the way we work. Some jobs that existed ten years ago don't exist anymore, while new jobs are created every year.
So what skills should young people learn to prepare for the future First, the ability to learn is more important than learning specific skills. Since jobs are changing, the skills needed will also change. The best workers will be those who can quickly learn new things.
Second, communication skills are becoming more important. Even though technology can do many tasks, it cannot replace human connection. Jobs that require working with people will always be needed.Third, creativity and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. These are things that machines cannot do easily. People who can think of new ideas and solve difficult problems will always have work.
The future of work may seem uncertain, but it is also full of possibilities. Young people should stay positive and keep learning. Those who are flexible and willing to change will succeed in this new world.
( )31. How many times will young people change jobs according to the report
A. About 5 times B. About 10 times C. About 12 times D. About 20 times
( )32. What is the first skill young people should learn according to the passage
A. Technical skills B. Learning ability C. Communication skills D. Creative skills
( )33. Why are communication skills important
Because they are hard to learn
Because technology cannot replace human connection
Because everyone needs them
D. Because they are fun to learn
( )34. What kind of skills will be highly valued according to the passage
Repetitive skills B. Routine skills
C. Technical skills only D. Creativity and problem-solving skills
( )35. What is the main idea of the passage
Jobs are changing fast B. Young people should learn specific skills
C. The future of work and skills needed D. How to find a good job
B
Three young inventors are making a difference in their communities with their creative ideas.
Sarah, 14 - Water Filter Inventor
Sarah lives in a village where clean water is hard to get. She invented a low-cost water filter using local materials. Her invention can turn dirty water into clean water in just 30 minutes. Now over 500 families in her village use her filter every day.
"I want to help people who don't have clean water," Sarah says. "Science can make the world a better place."
Tom, 13 - App Developer
Tom learned to write computer code when he was 10. He created an app that helps elderly people communicate with their families through simple video calls. The app is now used by over 10,000 people.
"I saw my grandmother having trouble using her phone," Tom explains. "I wanted to make something easier for older people."
Maria, 15 - Robot Designer
Maria built a robot that can help farmers pick fruits faster. The robot can identify ripe fruits and pick them without damaging them. This helps solve the problem of not having enough workers during harvest time.
"Many farmers in my area need help," Maria says. "I hope my robot can make their work easier."
These young people show us that age is not a barrier to making a difference. With creativity and hard work, anyone can contribute to solving problems in their communities.
( )36. What did Sarah invent
A communication app B. A water filter
C. A fruit-picking robot D. A computer program
( )37. Why did Tom create the app
Because he wanted to learn coding
Because he wanted to make money
Because he liked video calls
D. Because his grandmother had trouble using phones
( )38. What problem does Maria's robot solve
Water pollution B. Fruit preservation
C. Lack of workers during harvest D. Fruit transport
( )39. What do these three young inventors have in common
They are all over 15 years old B. They all use science to solve problems
C. They all won awards D. They all invented things for money
( )40. What message does the passage want to give us
Young people can make a difference B. Science is difficult
C. Inventions need a lot of money D. Technology is the most important
C
Mr. Green is a famous doctor. He has worked in this hospital for 20 years. Every day many patients come to see him. He is always kind and patient with them.
Mr. Green has a son. His name is Tom. Tom is 15 years old now. He is a student in No. 2 Middle School. He works very hard at all his subjects. He wants to be a doctor like his father in the future. He thinks doctor is a great job because they can help sick people and save lives.
Tom's father often tells him that to be a good doctor, one must be kind and patient. He also tells Tom to study hard and never give up. Tom listens to his father carefully.
"Father," asks Tom one day, "Is it difficult to be a doctor "
"It is not easy," answers Mr. Green. "You have to study for many years. But if you work hard, you can do it."
"I will try my best," says Tom. "I want to help people just like you." Mr. Green smiles happily. He is proud of his son.
( )41. What does Mr. Green do
He is a teacher. B. He is a doctor.
C. He is an engineer. D. He is a farmer.
( )42. How old is Tom
A. 13 years old B. 14 years old C. 15 years old D. 16 years old
( )43.What does Tom want to be in the future
A. A teacher B.A driver C. An engineer D. A doctor
( )44.What does Tom have to do to be a doctor
Work for a few years B. Study for many years
C. Work in a hospital D. Be patient with patients
( )45.What can we learn from the passage
Being a doctor is easy. B. Tom doesn't like his father's job.
C. We should work hard to achieve our dream. D. Mr. Green doesn't like his job.
D
Do you have a dream What do you want to be in the future Here are some students' answers:
Li Ming, 14: I want to be a computer programmer. I love playing with computers. I spend many hours learning to write code every week. I think it's very interesting to create programs.
Wang Fang, 13: I want to be a teacher. Teachers are very important. They teach students knowledge and help them to be good people. I want to be a kind teacher like my English teacher.
Zhang Wei, 14: I want to be a scientist. I love doing experiments. I want to invent new things to help people. I hope my inventions can make the world better.
Liu Hong, 13: I want to be a doctor. Doctors save lives. This is a great job. I want to help sick people and make them healthy again.
( )46.What does Li Ming want to be
A. A teacher B. A programmer C. A scientist D. A doctor
( )47.Why does Wang Fang want to be a teacher
A. Because teachers are important B. Because it's easy
C. Because it pays well D. Because she loves computers
( )48.What does Zhang Wei want to invent
New programs B. New teaching methods
C. New things to help people D. New medicine
( )49.What job does Liu Hong think is great
A. Teacher B. Doctor C. Scientist D. Programmer
( )50.What is the passage mainly about
A. Different jobs B. School life C. Future plans D. Students' dreams
第二节:信息匹配(10分)
阅读短文,将A-F选项与1-5题匹配。
Tips for Choosing a Career
A. Consider your interests - Think about what you enjoy doing. If you love music, perhaps a career in music might be right for you.
B. Think about your skills - What are you good at Choose a career that matches your abilities.
C. Research the job market - Some jobs are in high demand while others are not. Look into future job trends.
D. Get experience - Try part-time jobs or internships to learn what a career is really like.
E. Talk to professionals - Ask people who work in fields you're interested in about their daily work.
F. Be flexible - Your first job may not be your dream job, but it can help you learn and grow.
______ 51. Before deciding on a career, you should know what kind of work you will actually be doing.
______5 2. It's important to choose a job that you are interested in and good at.
______ 53. You might need to start with a job that is not perfect but can help you grow.
______ 54. Talking to people who already work in that field can give you useful information.
______ 55. Some jobs may not exist in the future, so consider which fields are growing.
第三部分:语法填空(10分)
With the development of technology, many jobs 56 (change) greatly in the future. Some traditional jobs will disappear, but new ones will spring 57 to meet people’s needs.A pilot is a job 58 needs courage and skills. 59 (fly) a plane is challenging, so pilots must be careful and patient. They work hard and can see 60 (difference) places around the world.Window cleaners are called “spidermen”. They work high in 61 air. Their job is not easy, 62 it brings them a strong sense of 63 (achieve). They make our city shine 64 (bright).We should respect every job. 65 we work hard, we will find the value of our work.
第四部分:书面表达(共10分)
你们学校将举办"Career Day"活动,请以"My Dream Job"为题,写一篇英语演讲稿,内容包括:
你想从事什么职业;2. 为什么选择这个职业;3. 你现在正在做什么准备;4. 你的感想。
要求:不少于80词。
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外研版八下Unit 1 Career talks 培优测试卷 答案解析
满分:100分 时间:60分钟
第一部分:英语知识运用(共30分)
第一节:单项选择(每小题1分,共15分)
参考答案:1-5 CACDC 6-10 CABAC 11-15 ADBAB
解析:
1. C(考查非谓语动词。dream of doing sth. 是固定搭配,意为“梦想做某事”,of后接动名词,故选C。)
2. A(考查定语从句引导词。先行词the job是物,定语从句中缺宾语,用that引导;who指代人,what不引导定语从句,how表方式,故选A。)
3. C(考查形容词最高级。由定冠词the可知,此处用最高级,dangerous的最高级为most dangerous,意为“最危险的工作”,故选C。)
4. D(考查形容词。look是系动词,后接形容词作表语;professional“专业的”,符合语境;profession是名词,professionally是副词,profess是动词,故选D。)
5. C(考查形容词。此处用形容词作表语,challenging“有挑战性的”,符合“需要很多技能和耐心”的语境;challenge是名词/动词,challenged“感到有挑战的”,故选C。)
6. C(考查动词辨析。want to do sth. 意为“想要做某事”,侧重主观意愿;hope/wish/expect后接to do,但结合语境“因为热爱太空,想要成为宇航员”,want更贴合,故选C。)
7. A(考查动词辨析。shape意为“塑造”,help shape the future of students“帮助塑造学生的未来”,符合语境;make/do/have均无此搭配,且help后接动词原形,故选A。)
8. B(考查连词辨析。空格后是“想成为作家”的原因,用because引导原因状语从句;because of后接名词/短语,although表转折,if表条件,故选B。)
9. A(考查形容词比较级。“the+比较级,the+比较级”意为“越……,越……”,hard的比较级是harder,hardly意为“几乎不”,不符合语境,故选A。)
10. C(考查一般将来时被动语态。由in the future可知用将来时,jobs与replace是被动关系,结构为will be + 过去分词,故选C。)
11. A(考查固定搭配。decide to do sth. 意为“决定做某事”,to后接动词原形,故选A。)
12. D(考查固定短语。be full of = be filled with,意为“充满……”,结合选项,此处用full of,故选D。)
13. B(考查副词辨析。yet用于否定句末尾,意为“还、尚未”,符合“我还没决定”的语境;already用于肯定句,still“仍然”,too“也”,故选B。)
14. A(考查形容词。此处用形容词原级作表语,careful“细心的”,符合“护士需要细心和体贴”的语境;carefully是副词,比较级、最高级不符合语境,故选A。)
15. B(考查形容词比较级。“the+比较级,the+比较级”结构,creative的比较级是more creative,意为“越有创造力,机会越多”,故选B。)
第二节:完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
参考答案:16-20 BCBAB 21-25 BADAB 26-30 CADAC
解析:
16. B(考查动词辨析。结合Career Day(职业日),家长来“告诉”学生们自己的工作,tell sb. about sth. 意为“告诉某人某事”;ask“询问”,help“帮助”,teach“教”,故选B。)
17. C(考查名词辨析。由后句“He designs buildings”可知,他是一名建筑师(architect);pilot“飞行员”,doctor“医生”,journalist“记者”,故选C。)
18. B(考查名词辨析。结合语境,成为建筑师需要创造力和“细心”(care);money“钱”,noise“噪音”,pain“痛苦”,均不符合,故选B。)
19. A(考查名词辨析。由前文“designs buildings”可知,此处指“人们如何使用这座建筑”(building);plane“飞机”,newspaper“报纸”,clinic“诊所”,故选A。)
20. B(考查形容词辨析。记者需要“好奇的”(curious)且擅长写作,符合职业特点;shy“害羞的”,strict“严格的”,lazy“懒惰的”,均不符合,故选B。)
21. B(考查名词辨析。记者采访时必须细心,确保“事实”(facts)正确;stories“故事”,dreams“梦想”,problems“问题”,故选B。)
22. A(考查名词辨析。由后句“He has been a doctor for 20 years”可知,他是一名医生(doctor);teacher“老师”,cashier“收银员”,spiderman“蜘蛛侠”,故选A。)
23. D(考查形容词辨析。由后句“save someone's life”可知,医生是一份“有意义的”(meaningful)工作;easy“容易的”,boring“无聊的”,relaxing“令人放松的”,故选D。)
24. A(考查形容词辨析。be ready to do sth. 意为“愿意做某事”,符合“愿意帮助病人”的语境;sorry“抱歉的”,afraid“害怕的”,surprised“惊讶的”,故选A。)
25. B(考查名词辨析。结合后文“想成为兽医”,此处指Lily思考自己的“未来”(future);family“家庭”,study“学习”,school“学校”,故选B。)
26. C(考查短语辨析。look after“照顾”,符合“照顾生病的动物”的语境;look for“寻找”,look at“看”,look up“查阅”,故选C。)
27. A(考查动词辨析。say to oneself 意为“自言自语”,是固定搭配;speak后接语言,talk“谈论”,tell“告诉”,故选A。)
28. D(考查形容词辨析。dream big 意为“有远大梦想”,符合语境;early“早的”,hard“努力的”,small“小的”,故选D。)
29. A(考查动词辨析。achieve one's dream 意为“实现梦想”,是单元核心短语;replace“取代”,remember“记得”,consider“认为”,故选A。)
30. C(考查名词辨析。结合语境,有意义的工作需要爱和“努力”(effort);pressure“压力”,disappointment“失望”,danger“危险”,故选C。)
第二部分:阅读理解(共50分)
第一节:阅读理解(每小题2分,共40分)
参考答案:31-35 CBBDC 36-40 BDCBA 41-45 BCDBC 46-50 BACBD
解析:
A篇
31. C(细节理解题。由第二段“young people today will change their jobs about 12 times during their working life”可知,年轻人一生大约换12份工作,故选C。)
32. B(细节理解题。由第三段“First, the ability to learn is more important than learning specific skills”可知,年轻人应该学习的第一项技能是学习能力,故选B。)
33. B(细节理解题。由第四段“Even though technology can do many tasks, it cannot replace human connection”可知,沟通技能重要是因为科技无法替代人际联系,故选B。)
34. D(细节理解题。由第四段“Third, creativity and problem-solving skills will be highly valued”可知,创造力和解决问题的能力会被高度重视,故选D。)
35. C(主旨大意题。通读全文,主要讲述了未来工作的变化以及年轻人需要具备的技能,故选C。)
B篇
36. B(细节理解题。由Sarah部分“She invented a low-cost water filter using local materials”可知,Sarah发明了净水器,故选B。)
37. D(细节理解题。由Tom部分“I saw my grandmother having trouble using her phone”可知,Tom发明应用是因为他的奶奶用手机有困难,故选D。)
38. C(细节理解题。由Maria部分“This helps solve the problem of not having enough workers during harvest time”可知,机器人解决了收获时节劳动力不足的问题,故选C。)
39. B(推理判断题。通读三人的故事,Sarah用净水器解决饮水问题,Tom用应用帮助老人,Maria用机器人帮助农民,均是用科学解决问题,故选B。)
40. A(主旨大意题。由最后一段“These young people show us that age is not a barrier to making a difference”可知,文章想传递“年轻人也能有所作为”的信息,故选A。)
C篇
41. B(细节理解题。由第一段“Mr. Green is a famous doctor”可知,Mr. Green是一名医生,故选B。)
42. C(细节理解题。由第二段“Tom is 15 years old now”可知,Tom15岁,故选C。)
43. D(细节理解题。由第二段“He wants to be a doctor like his father in the future”可知,Tom未来想成为一名医生,故选D。)
44. B(细节理解题。由Mr. Green的话“You have to study for many years”可知,成为医生需要学习很多年,故选B。)
45. C(推理判断题。通读全文,Tom为了实现医生的梦想,努力学习、听从父亲的建议,传递出“我们应该努力实现梦想”的道理,故选C。)
D篇
46. B(细节理解题。由Li Ming部分“I want to be a computer programmer”可知,Li Ming想成为一名程序员,故选B。)
47. A(细节理解题。由Wang Fang部分“Teachers are very important”可知,她想成为老师是因为老师很重要,故选A。)
48. C(细节理解题。由Zhang Wei部分“I want to invent new things to help people”可知,他想发明帮助人们的新东西,故选C。)
49. B(细节理解题。由Liu Hong部分“Doctors save lives. This is a great job”可知,她认为医生是一份伟大的工作,故选B。)
50. D(主旨大意题。通读全文,主要介绍了四位学生的梦想职业,故选D。)
第二节:信息匹配(每小题2分,共10分)
参考答案:1-D 2-A 3-F 4-E 5-C
解析:
51. D(题干“决定职业前,要知道实际会做什么工作”,对应D选项“尝试兼职或实习,了解职业真实情况”,故选D。)
52. A(题干“选择自己感兴趣且擅长的工作很重要”,对应A选项“考虑兴趣,如果你热爱音乐,音乐相关职业可能适合你”,故选A。)
53. F(题干“可能需要从一份不完美但能帮助你成长的工作开始”,对应F选项“保持灵活,第一份工作可能不是梦想工作,但能帮助你学习和成长”,故选F。)
54. E(题干“和已经在该领域工作的人交流,能获得有用信息”,对应E选项“和专业人士交流,询问他们的日常工作”,故选E。)
55. C(题干“有些工作未来可能不存在,要考虑哪些领域在发展”,对应C选项“研究就业市场,了解未来职业趋势”,故选C。)
第三部分:语法填空(每小题1分,共10分)
参考答案:56. will change 57. up 58. that/which 59. Flying 60. different 61. the 62. but 63. achievement 64. brightly 65. If
解析:
56. will change(谓语动词·一般将来时):由in the future可知,用一般将来时,结构为will + 动词原形,意为“未来许多工作将发生巨大变化”。
57. up(介词·固定搭配):spring up 是单元核心短语,意为“涌现”,对应“新工作将涌现以满足人们的需求”。
58. that/which(连词·定语从句引导词):先行词a job是物,定语从句中缺主语,用that或which引导。
59. Flying(非谓语动词·动名词作主语):动名词短语Flying a plane在句中作主语,意为“驾驶飞机是有挑战性的”。
60. different(形容词·修饰名词):此处用形容词different修饰名词places,意为“不同的地方”,difference是名词,需变形。
61. the(冠词·固定搭配):in the air 是固定短语,意为“在空中”,对应“窗户清洁工在高空工作”。
62. but(连词·转折关系):前半句“工作不容易”与后半句“带来成就感”是转折关系,用but连接。
63. achievement(名词·词性转换):a sense of + 名词,achieve是动词,变形为名词achievement,意为“成就感”,是单元核心短语。
64. brightly(副词·修饰动词):此处用副词brightly修饰动词shine,意为“使城市明亮地闪耀”,bright是形容词,需变形。
65. If(连词·条件状语从句):此处用if引导条件状语从句,意为“如果我们努力工作,就能找到工作的价值”。
第四部分:书面表达(共10分)
参考范文:
My Dream Job
Dear teachers and classmates,
Today, I want to talk about my dream job. My dream is to be a doctor in the future.
I choose this job because doctors can help sick people and save lives. It is a meaningful and great job. My father is a doctor, and I admire him very much. To make my dream come true, I am studying hard every day. I also read books about medicine in my free time and try to be kind and patient to others.
I know being a doctor is challenging, but I will never give up. I hope I can become a good doctor one day and help more people.
Thank you!

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