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八年级下册英语Unit4阅读提升练
一、完形填空。
The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Wonder in Danger
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most 1 natural wonders in the world. It is located off the coast of Australia and is so large that it can even be seen from space! The reef is about 2,300 kilometers long, which is 2 than the distance between Beijing and Guangzhou.
This amazing ecosystem is home to over 1,500 species of fish, 400 types of coral, and 4,000 kinds of mollusks. The number of individual coral polyps that build the reef is 3 — scientists estimate there are billions of them! However, in recent years, the reef has been facing serious problems. Climate change is making ocean temperatures 4 , which causes coral bleaching. When corals get too warm, they expel the algae that give them color and food, turning white and often dying.
Compared to fifty years ago, the reef has lost more than 5 of its coral cover. This is much 6 than scientists expected. Marine biologists are now working hard to find solutions. Some are developing corals that can survive in 7 temperatures, while others are creating 3D-printed coral structures to help reefs regrow 8 .
We must protect this incredible place. After all, it's not just Australia's treasure—it's one of 9 important ecosystems on our planet. If we don't act now, future generations might only see the Great Barrier Reef in pictures, which would be 10 tragedy of all.
( )1. A. beautiful B. beautifully C. more beautiful D. most beautiful
( )2. A. long B. longer C. longest D. the longest
( )3. A. amazing B. amazed C. more amazing D. most amazing
( )4. A. warm B. warmer C. warmest D. the warmest
( )5. A. half B. one-third C. two-thirds D. three-quarters
( )6. A. bad B. worse C. worst D. the worst
( )7. A. high B. higher C. highest D. the highest
( )8. A. fast B. faster C. fastest D. the fastest
( )9. A. important B. more important C. most important D. the most important
( )10. A. sad B. sadder C. saddest D. the saddest
二、阅读理解。
Niagara Falls is not the highest waterfall in the world, but it is the most famous one. It is located between the United States and Canada. The biggest part of Niagara Falls is about 51 meters high. How do you read 51 Fifty-one.
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall on Earth. Its height is 979 meters — that is nine hundred seventy-nine meters. It is much higher than Niagara Falls. In fact, Angel Falls is more than 19 times as high as Niagara Falls. But fewer people visit it because it is in a deep jungle.
Victoria Falls is in Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is 1,708 meters wide — that is one thousand seven hundred eight meters. It is not as high as Angel Falls, but it is wider than any other waterfall in the world. Many people say Victoria Falls is the most beautiful one.
So which waterfall is the best It depends on what you like. If you want the highest, go to Angel Falls. If you want the widest, see Victoria Falls. If you want the most famous, visit Niagara Falls.
( )1. Which waterfall is the highest in the world
A. Niagara Falls. B. Angel Falls.
C. Victoria Falls. D. None of the above.
( )2. How do you read “979 meters” in English
A. Nine hundred and seventy-nine meters.
B. Nine seventy-nine meters.
C. Nine hundred seventy nine meters.
D. Nine hundreds seventy-nine meters.
( )3. Victoria Falls is ______ than any other waterfall in the world.
A.higher B. wider C. more famous D. more beautiful
( )4. Why do fewer people visit Angel Falls
A. Because it is very low. B. Because it is in the US.
C. Because it is not beautiful. D.Because it is in a deep jungle.
( )5. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Niagara Falls is the best waterfall.
B. All waterfalls are the same.
C. Different waterfalls have different records (最高/最宽/最著名).
D. People should not visit waterfalls.
三、短文还原。
Do you ever look closely at the paper money from different countries You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people.
1. .They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn't just for spending-it's also for learning.
Let's start with China. 2. .On the 20yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 3. .On the 5 yuan note, you'll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
4. .Switzerland's notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)！Canada's have snowy scenery and maple(枫树) leaves.
Now many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 5. .But paper money still has its value-not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money,take a second look.
A. It's fast and easy.
B. It's an easy-to-learn lesson.
C. Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D. It's so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F. These pictures often show what each country finds important.
G. Today's coins and paper money are nothing like early money.
四、短文填空。
Qiandao Lake is a freshwaterlake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The lake 1.
(cover) an area of about 580 square kilometres.It is called Qiandao Lake in Chinese because there are thousands of islands in different shapes and sizes in the lake. The lake is famous 2. its clear water and green mountains. The scenery makes 3. (tour) feel comfortable and enjoyable no matter what season it is.
I took a tour of Qiandao Lake with my dad last year. We 4. (reach)the lake on October 2nd and camped there. The next morning, after breakfast, we went to 5. central lake area of Qiandao Lake. It is one of the first 5A tourist areas in our country. While walking along the path in the forest, I lost 6. (I)in the wonderful environment. 7. (final), we visited some old houses, trees and bridges in Qinchuan. There's a huge tree over 800years old. It is 8. (big) than any other tree in the village. We felt tired after walking along way, 9. we both had a lot of fun.
I hope 10. (visit)Qiandao Lake one more time this year. Do you want to come and pay a visit
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