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2026春人教八下英语Unit 4 检测卷
时间：100分钟　满分：100分
听力部分（共20分）
Ⅰ. 听对话，选答案（每小题1分，计10分）
　　第一节：听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
1. When did Jerry go to plant trees
A. Yesterday. B. Last Friday. C. Last Saturday.
2. Where does Steve want to visit
A. A park. B. A zoo. C. A museum.
3. Who did Tom climb Yuntai Mountain with
A. His friends. B. His parents. C. His cousins.
4. What’s the number of rivers over 5 km long in Wuhan
A. 165. B. 166. C. 331.
5. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Sister and brother.
Ⅰ. 1~5. CABAA　
　　第二节：听下面两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
　　听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. How long will John and his mother stay in Sichuan
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For six days.
7. What will John do in Sichuan
①Visit the Sanxingdui Museum.
②Eat hot pot and Mapo tofu.
③Visit Qingcheng Mountain.
A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①③
　　听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What did Big Rivers show people last night
A. The Yangtze River. B. The Zhujiang River. C. The Yellow River.
9. Who did Lily see a part of the Yangtze river with
A. Ben. B. Her sister. C. Her mum.
10. What will Ben and Lily do together tonight
A. Watch TV. B. Do homework. C. Play games.
6~10. BACCA
Ⅱ. 短文理解（每小题2分，计10分）
　　你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题，请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
11. Who took Lucy to Zhangjiajie last summer
A. Her father. B. Her uncle. C. Her teacher.
12. What are the special mountains in Zhangjiajie called
A. Stone forests. B. Green oceans. C. Glass mountains.
13. How did Lucy go up the mountain
A. By lift. B. By bus. C. On foot.
14. How did Lucy feel when walking on the glass bridge
A. Bored but relaxed. B. Scared but excited. C. Excited but tired.
15. What did Lucy visit in the afternoon
A. A forest. B. A local family. C. A waterfall.
Ⅱ. 11~15. BAABC
笔试部分（共80分）
Ⅲ. 完形填空（每小题1分，计10分）
　　阅读下面一篇短文，理解大意，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
My name is Grace, and I’m an eighthgrade student.I always have a strong 　16　 about nature
and want to learn more about it. Why do some plants grow so tall How do animals live in the wild
To find answers to these questions, I’ve done some 　17　. I always read books in my free time and
ask my teacher for help. Learning new things makes me smile 　18　.
Last summer, I went on a trip to a forest with my parents. As a young 　19　, I was excited to
see so many trees and animals. The air was 　20　, and the sounds of birds filled my ears. When we 　21　 along a small path in the forest, I saw a bird building its nest. I stopped to watch and began to 　22　 how birds learn to do this. My mum told me that animals have instincts(天性) to help themselves 　23　 in the wild. Later, we found a clear stream(小溪). Tiny fish 　24　 quickly in the water, and
dragonflies(蜻蜓) flew above it. My dad told me that streams are home to many animals.
　　This trip showed me that the 　25　 world is full of wonders. I hope to visit the forest again and discover more amazing things!
16. A. opinion B. music C. space D. curiosity
17. A. research B. service C. advice D. housework
18. A. nervously B. healthily C. happily D. heavily
19. A. doctor B. traveller C. dentist D. pilot
20. A. popular B. important C. fresh D. harmful
21. A. took a walk B. tried our best
C. made a mistake D. jumped the queue
22. A. plan B. wonder C. forget D. repeat
23. A. imagine B. forgive C. arrive D. survive
24. A. slept B. swam C. flew D. washed
25. A. medical B. strange C. natural D. foreign
Ⅲ.【主旨大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者去年夏天和父母去森林旅行，途中观察到小鸟筑巢等自然现象，让作者感受到自然界充满奇妙的故事。
16~20. DACBC　21~25. ABDBC
Ⅳ. 阅读理解（每小题2分，计30分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
新语篇类型·表格 A
外文素材改编自CANADIAN DAILY READING COMPREHENSION
The Sahara Desert
Location The Sahara Desert is located in Northern Africa.
▲ The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert. From east to west, it stretches(绵延) for almost 5，000 km.
Landscape Some of the desert is covered with sand dunes(沙丘). Other parts of the desert are rocky. There are even mountains and volcanoes(火山) in some parts of the desert. In a few places, there is water, allowing trees and other plants to grow. The Nile River flows along the eastern edge of the Sahara.
Rainfall Very little rain falls in a desert. When it does rain in the Sahara, it does not rain everywhere. Some parts of the desert might not get any rain for years.
Temperature During the hottest months, the temperature can climb above 50℃. At night, the temperature can drop to almost 0℃.
Wind Desert winds help shape sand dunes. A strong wind can create a sandstorm. The air fills with sand, making it very hard to see.
People About 2.5 million people live in the Sahara. Some live in cities, while others move from place to place rather than living in one place.
26. Where is the Sahara Desert
A. In Northern Africa. B. In Southern Africa.
C. In Northern America. D. In Southern America.
27. 中考新设问·单词还原 Which word can be put in 　▲　
A. Section B. Space C. Size D. Part
28. Which river runs along the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert
A. The Amazon River. B. The Volga River.
C. The Nile River. D. The Mississippi River.
29. What can help shape sand dunes in the Sahara Desert
A. Rainfall. B. Desert winds. C. Lightning. D. Storms.
30. 中考新设问·推断文章出处 In which part of a magazine can you find the text
A. History. B. Sport. C. Technology. D. Nature.
Ⅳ. A　【主旨大意】本文是一个表格，主要呈现了撒哈拉沙漠的位置、规模、地貌、降雨、温度、风、人口等方面的信息。
26～30. ACCBD
B
外文素材改编自One Story A Day
　　My aunt and uncle are truly amazing people. Uncle Al studied agriculture(农业) at university, while Aunt Helen studied natural sciences. They both share a deep love for nature.
One day, Uncle Al decided to spend the rest of his life doing something truly meaningful. Aunt
Helen happily agreed. They moved to the countryside. To make a living, they started a new job—growing ginseng(人参). Ginseng is a valuable plant. It is hard to plant ginseng, but they find joy in the hard
work. “When we dig(挖) up ginseng, it feels like finding treasure!” says Uncle Al.
The size of ginseng roots(根) is really important. A small root sells for about ＄30, but sometimes a big and special root can sell for thousands of dollars! Once, a buyer paid ＄10,000 for one root!
Though my aunt and uncle haven’t yet grown one like that, they continue working hard.
Every autumn, they carefully search their fields for ginseng under the trees. It’s not easy—there are
insects and the weather is hot, but they really enjoy the process. They may not earn much money, but
it’s enough for their simple and happy life.
Ginseng is not just a wonderful herb(药草) that helps many people with health problems. It also
helps my aunt and uncle live their dream lives.
31. What did Uncle Al study at university
A. Natural sciences. B. Medicine.
C. Agriculture. D. Business.
32. Why did Uncle Al and Aunt Helen move to the countryside
A. To make more money. B. To live a meaningful life.
C. To be closer to their family. D. To get away from cold weather.
33. 中考新设问·段落大意 Which question can help readers know the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. How valuable is ginseng
B. How long can ginseng grow
C. Where can Uncle Al find ginseng
D. Which part of ginseng can people eat
34. What makes digging for ginseng difficult
A. Insects and hot weather. B. Strong winds and dry land.
C. Heavy rain and cold winds. D. Wild animals and thick snow.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. A Guide to Finding Plants
B. University Life vs. Country Life
C. Living the Dream: Growing Ginseng
D. The Health Benefits of Having Ginseng
B　【主旨大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者的叔叔和阿姨因热爱自然，到乡下种植人参、实现梦想生活的故事。
31~32. CB
33. A　【解析】段落大意题。题干意为：哪个问题可以帮助读者了解第三段的主要思想？通读第三段可知，主要介绍了人参的价值，而A选项“人参的价值有多大？”符合语境。故选A。
34~35. AC
C
外文素材改编自Differentiated Reading for Comprehension
死海：盐浮奇境
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest places on earth. Although it is a lake, it is called a “sea” due
to its lack of fresh water.
Why is the Dead Sea so salty One reason is that it is about 430.5 meters below sea level. A long time ago, salt water flowed into the Dead Sea. Now, water from the Jordan River flows into the Dead
Sea. With no outlet(出口), the water evaporates(蒸发) under the hot sun, leaving salt behind.
Scientists say that the Dead Sea is falling. Its water level is dropping by 3.3 feet per year. People
are using more water from the river. Less fresh water enters the lake every year.
Lakes are usually filled with life. But the Dead Sea lives up to its name. Nothing lives there. There are no plants. No birds or animals can drink the water. If fish from the river swim into the Dead Sea
by mistake, they will die. The water kills almost everything. It is saltier than ocean water.
People like to visit this lake.There are hotels and beaches. People like to float(漂浮) on the salt
water. The salt water holds them up as if they were lying on rafts(木筏)! Some tourists even like to read books as they float on the water. They are covered with salt when they come out of the water.
36. Why do people call the Dead Sea a “sea”
A. Because it is very deep.
B. Because it lacks fresh water.
C. Because it looks like an ocean.
D. Because it is the world’s largest sea.
37. What is happening to the water level of the Dead Sea according to the scientists
A. It is getting wider. B. It is falling slowly.
C. It is drying quickly. D. It is getting higher.
38. 中考新设问·句意理解 What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean
A. The water is freezing and deep.
B. Swimming there is very dangerous.
C. The Dead Sea is not a proper name.
D. No plants and animals can survive it.
39. What can we know from the text
A. Who live near the Dead Sea.
B. Who named the Dead Sea first.
C. How the Dead Sea became so salty.
D. When people come to visit the Dead Sea.
40. 中考新设问·推断写作意图 What’s the purpose of the text
A. To explain why the Dead Sea is so salty and special.
B. To introduce the hotels and beaches near the Dead Sea.
C. To describe how people enjoy floating in the Dead Sea.
D. To show how the Dead Sea is different from other lakes.
C　【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了死海的基本情况，包括其被称为“海”的原因、高盐度的成因、水位下降的现状、缺乏生命存在的特点以及它对游客的吸引力，展现了死海的独特之处。
36~39. BBDC
40. A　【解析】推断写作意图题。题干意为：这篇文章的目的是什么？文章围绕死海展开，介绍了它被称为“海”的原因、高盐度的成因、水位变化、缺乏生命以及游客喜欢体验在死海中漂浮等内容，核心是解释死海为何如此咸以及它的独特之处。故选A。
Ⅴ. 任务型阅读（每小题2分，计10分）
　　阅读下列短文，并用英语回答问题。
Do you know Death Valley It’s in California and Nevada, and it’s really special! Death Valley is
the hottest and driest place in all of North America. Although it’s hard to live there, Death Valley is full of life.
　　It’s not easy to live in Death Valley. It hardly ever rains, just a little bit every year. And it’s so hot. In summer, its highest temperature can be over 46℃. The ground is mostly sand and rocks.
However, plants and animals still live there! People have found over 1,000 kinds of plants. And
there are 51 kinds of mammals(哺乳动物), 36 kinds of reptiles(爬行动物), 6 kinds of fish, and over 300 kinds of birds! Some of these animals are big, like sheep and mountain lions.
The biggest problem for living things in Death Valley is water. Some plants develop deep roots to
take in groundwater. Kangaroo rats（更格卢鼠） get water from the seeds(种子) of other plants.
　　It’s a hard place, but lots of living things still find a way to make it their home. Isn’t Death Valley amazing
41. In all of North America, what is Death Valley like
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
42. What’s the highest temperature in Death Valley in summer
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
43. What is the ground in Death Valley mostly made of
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
44. What’s the biggest problem for living things in Death Valley
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
45. 中考新设问·开放性试题 What do you think of Death Valley Why
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Ⅴ. 【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了北美最炎热干燥的死亡谷，尽管环境恶劣，但仍有大量的动植物生存，并描述了它们如何适应缺水的极端条件，展现了生命的顽强与奇妙。
41. It’s the hottest and driest place.　42. It can be over 46℃.　
43. Sand and rocks.　44. Water.　
45. I think it is an amazing place. It has hard environment conditions, but it’s still full of life./...　
Ⅵ. 短文填空（每小题1分，计15分）
　　阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
Last weekend, my brother and I went on an exciting hike to Mount Huangshan. The weather was
46.　　　　(change)—one moment the sun was shining, and later, clouds covered the sky. At the risk
47. 　　　　 getting wet, we still decided to keep going.
We walked three 48. 　　　　(mile) without feeling tired. My brother, who dreams of being an
　　　　(explore), showed the way. He pointed out 50. 　　　　(usual) rocks, strange pines(松树)
and a sea of clouds. And I followed 51. 　　　　(he) closely. The 52. 　　　　(high) we climbed, the
cooler the air became. The temperature dropped by a few 53. 　　　　(degree), so we quickly put on
our jackets.
Along the path, we met a friendly 54. 　　　　(climb) who told us about the best places to see.
We stopped to enjoy colourful flowers and Jiulong Waterfall. I enjoyed 55. 　　　　(take) photos of the scenery, and the sound of running water made everything peaceful. Bit 56. 　　　　 bit, the sky turned orange as the sun began to set.
Finally, we reached the top 57. 　　　　(successful). The sight was even more amazing than we
expected 58. 　　　　 it felt like we were on the top of the world! We were excited and took 59. 　　　　 photo together, capturing(记录) this perfect moment.
Though the hike was a little 60. 　　　　(risk) at times, it was an experience we would never
forget. That night, as we walked back, I realized that even small trips can bring great happiness.
Ⅵ. 【主旨大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者和哥哥去黄山探险的经历，描写了途中多变的天气、美丽的自然景色以及登顶后的成就感。
46. changeable　47. of　48. miles　49. explorer　50. unusual　51. him　
52. higher　53. degrees　54. climber　55. taking　56. by　57. successfully　58. and　59. a　60. risky　
Ⅶ. 书面表达（计15分）
　　假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack计划假期来你的家乡旅游。请你根据以下要点，用英语写一篇短文向Jack介绍你的家乡。
要点：1. 你家乡的地理位置、特色饮食等；
2. 向他推荐家乡的一至两处景点；
3. 来家乡旅游时的注意事项或建议。
注意：1. 短文须包括要点中的所有信息，可适当发挥；
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；
3. 词数80个左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
Dear Jack,
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅶ. 【高分范文】
Dear Jack,
I’m so glad you’re coming to visit my hometown, Hangzhou, one of the most beautiful cities in
China. It is in eastern China, near Shanghai. Hangzhou is famous for its delicious food, like Dongpo Pork. The food here is tastier and fresher than that in many other places!
　　When you come, you must visit West Lake. It is the most famous place in the city, with clear water and green hills around it. People from all over the world visit the lake every day. The best time to visit Hangzhou is spring or autumn because the weather is nicer. Also, try to come on weekdays—there are fewer people than on weekends.
　　I can’t wait to show you around!
21世纪教育网(www.21cnjy.com)【原创期中临考必刷卷】
2026春人教八下英语Unit 4 检测卷
时间：100分钟　满分：100分
听力部分（共20分）
Ⅰ. 听对话，选答案（每小题1分，计10分）
　　第一节：听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
1. When did Jerry go to plant trees
A. Yesterday. B. Last Friday. C. Last Saturday.
2. Where does Steve want to visit
A. A park. B. A zoo. C. A museum.
3. Who did Tom climb Yuntai Mountain with
A. His friends. B. His parents. C. His cousins.
4. What’s the number of rivers over 5 km long in Wuhan
A. 165. B. 166. C. 331.
5. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Sister and brother.
　　第二节：听下面两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
　　听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. How long will John and his mother stay in Sichuan
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For six days.
7. What will John do in Sichuan
①Visit the Sanxingdui Museum.
②Eat hot pot and Mapo tofu.
③Visit Qingcheng Mountain.
A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①③
　　听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What did Big Rivers show people last night
A. The Yangtze River. B. The Zhujiang River. C. The Yellow River.
9. Who did Lily see a part of the Yangtze river with
A. Ben. B. Her sister. C. Her mum.
10. What will Ben and Lily do together tonight
A. Watch TV. B. Do homework. C. Play games.
Ⅱ. 短文理解（每小题2分，计10分）
　　你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题，请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
11. Who took Lucy to Zhangjiajie last summer
A. Her father. B. Her uncle. C. Her teacher.
12. What are the special mountains in Zhangjiajie called
A. Stone forests. B. Green oceans. C. Glass mountains.
13. How did Lucy go up the mountain
A. By lift. B. By bus. C. On foot.
14. How did Lucy feel when walking on the glass bridge
A. Bored but relaxed. B. Scared but excited. C. Excited but tired.
15. What did Lucy visit in the afternoon
A. A forest. B. A local family. C. A waterfall.
笔试部分（共80分）
Ⅲ. 完形填空（每小题1分，计10分）
　　阅读下面一篇短文，理解大意，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
My name is Grace, and I’m an eighthgrade student.I always have a strong 　16　 about nature
and want to learn more about it. Why do some plants grow so tall How do animals live in the wild
To find answers to these questions, I’ve done some 　17　. I always read books in my free time and
ask my teacher for help. Learning new things makes me smile 　18　.
Last summer, I went on a trip to a forest with my parents. As a young 　19　, I was excited to
see so many trees and animals. The air was 　20　, and the sounds of birds filled my ears. When we 　21　 along a small path in the forest, I saw a bird building its nest. I stopped to watch and began to 　22　 how birds learn to do this. My mum told me that animals have instincts(天性) to help themselves 　23　 in the wild. Later, we found a clear stream(小溪). Tiny fish 　24　 quickly in the water, and
dragonflies(蜻蜓) flew above it. My dad told me that streams are home to many animals.
　　This trip showed me that the 　25　 world is full of wonders. I hope to visit the forest again and discover more amazing things!
16. A. opinion B. music C. space D. curiosity
17. A. research B. service C. advice D. housework
18. A. nervously B. healthily C. happily D. heavily
19. A. doctor B. traveller C. dentist D. pilot
20. A. popular B. important C. fresh D. harmful
21. A. took a walk B. tried our best
C. made a mistake D. jumped the queue
22. A. plan B. wonder C. forget D. repeat
23. A. imagine B. forgive C. arrive D. survive
24. A. slept B. swam C. flew D. washed
25. A. medical B. strange C. natural D. foreign
Ⅳ. 阅读理解（每小题2分，计30分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
新语篇类型·表格 A
外文素材改编自CANADIAN DAILY READING COMPREHENSION
The Sahara Desert
Location The Sahara Desert is located in Northern Africa.
▲ The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert. From east to west, it stretches(绵延) for almost 5，000 km.
Landscape Some of the desert is covered with sand dunes(沙丘). Other parts of the desert are rocky. There are even mountains and volcanoes(火山) in some parts of the desert. In a few places, there is water, allowing trees and other plants to grow. The Nile River flows along the eastern edge of the Sahara.
Rainfall Very little rain falls in a desert. When it does rain in the Sahara, it does not rain everywhere. Some parts of the desert might not get any rain for years.
Temperature During the hottest months, the temperature can climb above 50℃. At night, the temperature can drop to almost 0℃.
Wind Desert winds help shape sand dunes. A strong wind can create a sandstorm. The air fills with sand, making it very hard to see.
People About 2.5 million people live in the Sahara. Some live in cities, while others move from place to place rather than living in one place.
26. Where is the Sahara Desert
A. In Northern Africa. B. In Southern Africa.
C. In Northern America. D. In Southern America.
27. 中考新设问·单词还原 Which word can be put in 　▲　
A. Section B. Space C. Size D. Part
28. Which river runs along the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert
A. The Amazon River. B. The Volga River.
C. The Nile River. D. The Mississippi River.
29. What can help shape sand dunes in the Sahara Desert
A. Rainfall. B. Desert winds. C. Lightning. D. Storms.
30. 中考新设问·推断文章出处 In which part of a magazine can you find the text
A. History. B. Sport. C. Technology. D. Nature.
B
外文素材改编自One Story A Day
　　My aunt and uncle are truly amazing people. Uncle Al studied agriculture(农业) at university, while Aunt Helen studied natural sciences. They both share a deep love for nature.
One day, Uncle Al decided to spend the rest of his life doing something truly meaningful. Aunt
Helen happily agreed. They moved to the countryside. To make a living, they started a new job—growing ginseng(人参). Ginseng is a valuable plant. It is hard to plant ginseng, but they find joy in the hard
work. “When we dig(挖) up ginseng, it feels like finding treasure!” says Uncle Al.
The size of ginseng roots(根) is really important. A small root sells for about ＄30, but sometimes a big and special root can sell for thousands of dollars! Once, a buyer paid ＄10,000 for one root!
Though my aunt and uncle haven’t yet grown one like that, they continue working hard.
Every autumn, they carefully search their fields for ginseng under the trees. It’s not easy—there are
insects and the weather is hot, but they really enjoy the process. They may not earn much money, but
it’s enough for their simple and happy life.
Ginseng is not just a wonderful herb(药草) that helps many people with health problems. It also
helps my aunt and uncle live their dream lives.
31. What did Uncle Al study at university
A. Natural sciences. B. Medicine.
C. Agriculture. D. Business.
32. Why did Uncle Al and Aunt Helen move to the countryside
A. To make more money. B. To live a meaningful life.
C. To be closer to their family. D. To get away from cold weather.
33. 中考新设问·段落大意 Which question can help readers know the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. How valuable is ginseng
B. How long can ginseng grow
C. Where can Uncle Al find ginseng
D. Which part of ginseng can people eat
34. What makes digging for ginseng difficult
A. Insects and hot weather. B. Strong winds and dry land.
C. Heavy rain and cold winds. D. Wild animals and thick snow.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. A Guide to Finding Plants
B. University Life vs. Country Life
C. Living the Dream: Growing Ginseng
D. The Health Benefits of Having Ginseng
C
外文素材改编自Differentiated Reading for Comprehension
死海：盐浮奇境
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest places on earth. Although it is a lake, it is called a “sea” due
to its lack of fresh water.
Why is the Dead Sea so salty One reason is that it is about 430.5 meters below sea level. A long time ago, salt water flowed into the Dead Sea. Now, water from the Jordan River flows into the Dead
Sea. With no outlet(出口), the water evaporates(蒸发) under the hot sun, leaving salt behind.
Scientists say that the Dead Sea is falling. Its water level is dropping by 3.3 feet per year. People
are using more water from the river. Less fresh water enters the lake every year.
Lakes are usually filled with life. But the Dead Sea lives up to its name. Nothing lives there. There are no plants. No birds or animals can drink the water. If fish from the river swim into the Dead Sea
by mistake, they will die. The water kills almost everything. It is saltier than ocean water.
People like to visit this lake.There are hotels and beaches. People like to float(漂浮) on the salt
water. The salt water holds them up as if they were lying on rafts(木筏)! Some tourists even like to read books as they float on the water. They are covered with salt when they come out of the water.
36. Why do people call the Dead Sea a “sea”
A. Because it is very deep.
B. Because it lacks fresh water.
C. Because it looks like an ocean.
D. Because it is the world’s largest sea.
37. What is happening to the water level of the Dead Sea according to the scientists
A. It is getting wider. B. It is falling slowly.
C. It is drying quickly. D. It is getting higher.
38. 中考新设问·句意理解 What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean
A. The water is freezing and deep.
B. Swimming there is very dangerous.
C. The Dead Sea is not a proper name.
D. No plants and animals can survive it.
39. What can we know from the text
A. Who live near the Dead Sea.
B. Who named the Dead Sea first.
C. How the Dead Sea became so salty.
D. When people come to visit the Dead Sea.
40. 中考新设问·推断写作意图 What’s the purpose of the text
A. To explain why the Dead Sea is so salty and special.
B. To introduce the hotels and beaches near the Dead Sea.
C. To describe how people enjoy floating in the Dead Sea.
D. To show how the Dead Sea is different from other lakes.
Ⅴ. 任务型阅读（每小题2分，计10分）
　　阅读下列短文，并用英语回答问题。
Do you know Death Valley It’s in California and Nevada, and it’s really special! Death Valley is
the hottest and driest place in all of North America. Although it’s hard to live there, Death Valley is full of life.
　　It’s not easy to live in Death Valley. It hardly ever rains, just a little bit every year. And it’s so hot. In summer, its highest temperature can be over 46℃. The ground is mostly sand and rocks.
However, plants and animals still live there! People have found over 1,000 kinds of plants. And
there are 51 kinds of mammals(哺乳动物), 36 kinds of reptiles(爬行动物), 6 kinds of fish, and over 300 kinds of birds! Some of these animals are big, like sheep and mountain lions.
The biggest problem for living things in Death Valley is water. Some plants develop deep roots to
take in groundwater. Kangaroo rats（更格卢鼠） get water from the seeds(种子) of other plants.
　　It’s a hard place, but lots of living things still find a way to make it their home. Isn’t Death Valley amazing
41. In all of North America, what is Death Valley like
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
42. What’s the highest temperature in Death Valley in summer
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
43. What is the ground in Death Valley mostly made of
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
44. What’s the biggest problem for living things in Death Valley
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
45. 中考新设问·开放性试题 What do you think of Death Valley Why
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Ⅵ. 短文填空（每小题1分，计15分）
　　阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
Last weekend, my brother and I went on an exciting hike to Mount Huangshan. The weather was
46.　　　　(change)—one moment the sun was shining, and later, clouds covered the sky. At the risk
47. 　　　　 getting wet, we still decided to keep going.
We walked three 48. 　　　　(mile) without feeling tired. My brother, who dreams of being an
　　　　(explore), showed the way. He pointed out 50. 　　　　(usual) rocks, strange pines(松树)
and a sea of clouds. And I followed 51. 　　　　(he) closely. The 52. 　　　　(high) we climbed, the
cooler the air became. The temperature dropped by a few 53. 　　　　(degree), so we quickly put on
our jackets.
Along the path, we met a friendly 54. 　　　　(climb) who told us about the best places to see.
We stopped to enjoy colourful flowers and Jiulong Waterfall. I enjoyed 55. 　　　　(take) photos of the scenery, and the sound of running water made everything peaceful. Bit 56. 　　　　 bit, the sky turned orange as the sun began to set.
Finally, we reached the top 57. 　　　　(successful). The sight was even more amazing than we
expected 58. 　　　　 it felt like we were on the top of the world! We were excited and took 59. 　　　　 photo together, capturing(记录) this perfect moment.
Though the hike was a little 60. 　　　　(risk) at times, it was an experience we would never
forget. That night, as we walked back, I realized that even small trips can bring great happiness.
Ⅶ. 书面表达（计15分）
　　假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack计划假期来你的家乡旅游。请你根据以下要点，用英语写一篇短文向Jack介绍你的家乡。
要点：1. 你家乡的地理位置、特色饮食等；
2. 向他推荐家乡的一至两处景点；
3. 来家乡旅游时的注意事项或建议。
注意：1. 短文须包括要点中的所有信息，可适当发挥；
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；
3. 词数80个左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
Dear Jack,
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours,
Li Hua

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