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Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 单元检测卷
时间：100分钟 满分：100分
第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5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选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
( )1. How long is the Yangtze River
A. About 6,300 kilometres.
B. About 5,400 kilometres.
C. About 4,500 kilometres.
( )2. What are the two speakers talking about
A. Some photos of the Amazon Rainforest.
B. Some photos of the Sahara Desert.
C. Some photos of the Himalayas.
( )3. What are Lucy and Mike talking about
A. A TV show about nature.
B. A book about endangered animals.
C. A trip to the zoo.
( )4. Where is the Gobi Desert
A. In China.
B. In Africa.
C. In Australia.
( )5. Which natural wonder does the boy like best
A. The Three Gorges.
B. The Yellow River.
C. Mount Huangshan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
( )6. How large is the Daintree Rainforest
A. About 900,000 square kilometres.
B. About 9,000 square kilometres.
C. About 90,000 square kilometres.
( )7. What are the two speakers talking about
A. Rainforest facts.
B. Animal facts.
C. History facts.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
( )8. How heavy is a newborn panda
A. About 150 grams.
B. About 300 grams.
C. About 500 grams.
( )9. How long do wild pandas usually live
A. 15 to 20 years.
B. 20 to 25 years.
C. 25 to 30 years.
听第8段材料，回答第10、11题
( )10. Who is Tenzing Norgay
A. A famous scientist.
B. A famous climber.
C. A famous writer.
( )11. Why was it hard for them to climb Qomolangma
A. Because of the bad weather.
B. Because they had no food.
C. Because they lost their way.
听第9段材料，回答第12至14题
( )12. What river are they talking about
A. The Yangtze River.
B. The Nile River.
C. The Amazon River.
( )13. How long is the Yangtze River
A. About 6,300 kilometres.
B. About 5,400 kilometres.
C. About 6,400 kilometres.
( )14. What will they learn about next class
A. Lakes.
B. Mountains.
C. Deserts.
听第10段材料，回答第15至17题
( )15. How many national parks has the girl been to
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
( )16. What animals can you see in Wolong National Park
A. Pandas.
B. Tigers.
C. Elephants.
( )17. Where is Jiuzhaigou National Park
A. In Shaanxi Province.
B. In Gansu Province.
C. In Sichuan Province.
听第11段材料，回答第18至20题
( )18. Where is Mount Hua
A. In Shaanxi Province.
B. In Shanxi Province.
C. In Henan Province.
( )19. How high is Mount Hua
A. About 2,155 metres.
B. About 1,997 metres.
C. About 1,545 metres.
( )20. What do people call Mount Hua
A. A "risky mountain".
B. A "green mountain".
C. A "quiet mountain".
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分）
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Rainforest Information
Amazon Rainforest The largest rainforest in the world. It covers most of northern South America. The Amazon River runs through it. It has millions of kinds of plants and animals.
Congo Rainforest The second-largest rainforest, in central Africa. The Congo River runs through it. It has many rare animals like bonobos.
Daintree Rainforest In Australia, one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. Summer is the best time to visit it. You can stay in the forest and enjoy nature.
Southeast Asian Rainforest Across many countries. It’s famous for Bengal tigers, king cobras and other special animals.
( )21. Which river runs through the Congo Rainforest
A. The Congo River.
B. The Amazon River.
C. The Nile River.
( )22. Which of the following is TRUE about the Amazon Rainforest
A. It is in Africa.
B. It is the biggest rainforest in the world.
C. No river runs through it.
( )23. What is the best time to visit the Daintree Rainforest
A. Spring.
B. Summer.
C. Winter.
B
Qomolangma is the world’s highest mountain, with a height of 8,848.86 metres. Millions of years ago, two parts of the Earth’s crust pushed against each other. The ground rose high above the sea, and Qomolangma was born.
Qomolangma is beautiful, but its living conditions are terrible. Even in July, the warmest month, the temperature is around -17℃. The wind is strong and the air is thin.
Only a few animals can live there. The yak is one of them. It can grow up to 2.2 metres and weigh up to 1,000 kilos. Its special blood can take in more oxygen, which helps it live in such a high place.
People have tried to climb Qomolangma for many years. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first two people to reach the top. Since then, many brave climbers have risked their lives to stand on the roof of the world.
( )24. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. How Qomolangma was formed.
B. How to climb Qomolangma.
C. The animals on Qomolangma.
( )25. Why can yaks live on Qomolangma
A. They are big and strong.
B. Their blood can take in more oxygen.
C. They eat special plants there.
( )26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Climbing Qomolangma is very dangerous.
B. Climbing Qomolangma is easy for everyone.
C. No one can climb Qomolangma.
( )27. What is the main topic of the passage
A. History and Culture.
B. Nature and Geography.
C. Animals and Plants.
C
The Gobi Desert is one of the largest deserts in the world. It covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. The weather there is very special: it’s extremely hot during the day and freezing cold at night. The highest temperature can reach 40℃, while the lowest can drop to -40℃.
How can people survive in such a place Here are some tips.
Wear thick clothes. It can protect you from both heat and cold.
A car is necessary. It can protect you from the strong wind and help you find your way.
Drink water every hour, but only drink a little each time.
Eat small meals. Too much food will make you feel tired.
( )28. How does the writer start Paragraph 1
A. By giving facts and numbers.
B. By telling a story.
C. By asking a question.
( )29. Which picture can show the Gobi’s temperature change in a day
A.
B.
C.
( )30. How many tips does the writer give
A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
( )31. Who is the passage most probably for
A. Geography lovers.
B. Animal lovers.
C. Music lovers.
第二节（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Rainforests are thick forests with tall trees and lots of rain. They are home to more kinds of life than any other place on Earth. 32. ______ More than half of it is in Brazil. The second-largest rainforest is the Congo Rainforest in Africa. 33. ______
Rainforests are very special. 34. ______ There are millions of plants and animals here that you can’t find anywhere else. The warm and wet weather helps all kinds of life grow. 35. ______ Rainforests are the lungs of our planet.
A. The biggest rainforest is the Amazon Rainforest.
B. You can find trees as tall as 60 metres there.
C. Why is there so much life in the rainforest
D. All this rain and warm weather help plants grow fast.
E. There are no rainforests in Asia.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is 6,650 kilometres long. Ancient Egypt was one of the oldest civilizations, and it 36. ______ right along the Nile River.
The ancient Egyptians 37. ______ by the Nile. They used the rich soil and water to 38. ______ food for themselves and their animals. The Nile was very 39. ______ to them. Every year, the river flooded the land. After the water went away, it left rich mud. Farmers could 40. ______ grow food in the mud.
People also got food from the river. They used nets to 41. ______ fish. The Nile also helped them travel. They used boats made of plants to move on the water.
The Nile was like a 42. ______ to the ancient Egyptians. It gave them food, water and a way to travel. Thanks to the Nile, the ancient Egyptians built a great civilization.
( )36. A. grew B. lived C. played
( )37. A. worked B. travelled C. studied
( )38. A. find B. cook C. grow
( )39. A. important B. dangerous C. strange
( )40. A. never B. only C. easily
( )41. A. catch B. feed C. watch
( )42. A. friend B. enemy C. teacher
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文完整、通顺（每空一词，每词限用一次）。
big, with, so, become, factory, paint, visit, I, easy, the
I live in Chongqing, a city along the Yangtze River. It is the 43. ______ city in southwest China. It lies between two mountains, 44. ______ the Yangtze River running through it.
Thirty years ago, Chongqing was a quiet place. There were many 45. ______ along the river. But now, it 46. ______ a busy and modern city. The streets are wide and clean, 47. ______ tall buildings on both sides.
There are many beautiful places here. From the top of the mountains, you can 48. ______ enjoy the whole city. Many artists love 49. ______ the special night views of Chongqing.
It’s a great city. Every year, thousands of 50. ______ come here. I love my city and I am proud of 51. ______.
第四部分 综合技能（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。
China has many amazing waterfalls. Here are four famous ones.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is in Guizhou Province. It is one of the largest waterfalls in China. When water falls from the high mountain, it looks like a huge white curtain.
Three Gorges Waterfall is in Hubei Province. It is famous for its wide water surface and loud sound. Many visitors come here every year.
Hukou Waterfall is on the Yellow River. The yellow water rushes down and makes a big roar. It is the second-largest waterfall in China.
Lushan Waterfall is in Jiangxi Province. It is well-known because of an ancient poem. The poet Li Bai wrote about it.
52. Where is Huangguoshu Waterfall
53. Is Hukou Waterfall the largest waterfall in China
54. Why is Lushan Waterfall famous
55. Which waterfall do you want to visit most Why
56. 将文中画线句子翻译成中文。
第二节（满分15分）
为鼓励同学们走进自然、探索自然，你校英文网站举办以 Explore Nature 为题的征文活动。请根据思维导图提示，写一篇短文投稿。
要点：
1. 你的一次探索自然的经历和感受；
2. 亲近自然的好处；
3. 如何保护自然环境。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。
Explore Nature
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