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Unit 5 Power of Ideas 单元测试卷
（不含听力，满分：120 分 考试时间：90 分钟）
班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：__________
一、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was in Grade 8, our community faced a small but annoying problem: the public bins near the park were always overflowing on weekends. People often threw trash around them, making the area dirty.
One Saturday, I 1_____ with my friend Lily nearby. We felt upset seeing the mess. "We have to do 2_____ about this," Lily said. Suddenly, an 3_____ popped into my mind. Why not design a bin with a sensor (传感器) that sends a message to the community office when it’s full
We started to 4_____ on the idea. First, we looked up information about sensors online. Then we asked a local engineer for help. He told us how to connect the sensor to a small device that could send messages. After two weeks of hard work, our prototype (原型) was 5 _____.
We showed it to the community manager. He was 6_____ and agreed to put our bins in the park. A month later, the problem was solved. The bins never overflowed again, and the park stayed clean.
This experience taught me that small ideas can have big 7_____ . It also inspired me to keep exploring and creating. Whenever I meet a problem now, I don’t just complain—I think about how to 8_____ it with creativity.
Last month, we even won a prize for our invention at the school’s science fair. We were 9_____ excited that we couldn’t wait to share our success with others.
Don’t underestimate the power of ideas. You never know 10_____ your next idea might change the world!
1. A. hung out B. gave up C. took off D. went away
2. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
3. A. opinion B. idea C. dream D. plan
4. A. try B. work C. get D. put
5. A. ready B. busy C. funny D. lucky
6. A. angry B. bored C. surprised D. happy
7. A. results B. changes C. problems D. mistakes
8. A. solve B. find C. make D. take
9. A. very B. so C. too D. such
10. A. what B. when C. where D. how
二、单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. The invention ______ helps people save water is very popular in many cities.
A. which B. who C. what D. whom
2. —Who inspired you to become a creative person
—My art teacher. She always encouraged us ______ new things.
A. try B. trying C. to try D. tried
3. This problem is difficult, but I think we can ______ it with a creative idea.
A. solve B. answer C. find D. ask
4. —Do you know the man ______ is giving a speech over there
—Yes, he’s a famous inventor from America.
A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
5. The story of the young inventor ______ many teenagers to follow their dreams so far.
A. encourages B. encouraged C. has encouraged D. is encouraging
6. —______ do you come up with creative ideas
—I usually observe things around me carefully and think deeply.
A. When B. How C. Why D. Where
7. A good idea often comes from ______ questions we ask in daily life.
A. interesting B. boring C. usual D. unusual
8. The new app ______ last month now helps thousands of people manage their time.
A. invented B. was invented C. invents D. is invented
9. —I think creativity is one of the most important skills for us.
—______. It helps us solve problems better.
A. I don’t think so B. That’s all right C. I agree with you D. It doesn’t matter
10. You can’t get creative ideas ______ you are afraid to make mistakes.
A. if B. unless C. though D. because
三、阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
阅读以下三篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
(A)
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors in history. He had over 1,000 patents (专利) for his inventions. But he didn’t always get it right at first.
When Edison was trying to invent the electric light bulb, he failed thousands of times. Once, a reporter asked him, “How do you feel after failing so many times ” Edison smiled and said, “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Edison’s success came from his curiosity (好奇心) and hard work. He loved to ask questions and explore new things. He also believed that creativity was not just for geniuses (天才). “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration,” he said.
Edison’s inventions changed the world. His electric light bulb brought light to people’s homes. His phonograph (留声机) allowed people to listen to music anytime. He showed that anyone can be creative if they keep trying and never give up.
1. How many patents did Edison have
A. Over 100. B. Over 1,000. C. Over 10,000. D. Over 100,000.
2. What did Edison think of his failures
A. He felt upset about them.
B. He thought they were useless.
C. He saw them as ways to learn.
D. He wanted to give up because of them.
3. What does the underlined word “perspiration” mean in Chinese
A. 灵感 B. 汗水 C. 智慧 D. 运气
4. Which of the following is NOT Edison’s invention
A. Electric light bulb. B. Phonograph. C. Computer. D. None of the above.
5. What can we learn from Edison’s story
A. Only geniuses can be inventors.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Inventors don’t need to work hard.
D. Curiosity is not important for creativity.
(B)
Every year, the National Youth Creativity Competition is held in China. It encourages teenagers to show their creative ideas and inventions. Last year, over 5,000 students from all over the country took part in it.
One of the winners was 14-year-old Li Wei from Sichuan. His invention was a “smart” schoolbag. It has a GPS tracker (追踪器) so parents can know where their kids are. It also has a small fan that turns on when it’s hot, and a USB port to charge phones. Li Wei got the idea when he saw his little sister getting lost in a shopping mall. “I wanted to make something that can help keep kids safe and comfortable,” he said.
Another winner was 16-year-old Zhang Mei from Shanghai. She invented a special chair for people with back pain. The chair can adjust (调整) its shape to fit the person’s back. Zhang Mei’s grandma had back pain for years, so she decided to create something to help her.
These inventions show that teenagers have great creativity. They can use their ideas to solve real-life problems and make the world a better place.
1. What is the National Youth Creativity Competition for
A. Encouraging teenagers to create.
B. Teaching teenagers to invent.
C. Helping teenagers with studies.
D. Giving prizes to smart students.
2. What does Li Wei’s schoolbag have
A. A GPS tracker and a fan.
B. A USB port and a camera.
C. A fan and a camera.
D. A GPS tracker and a USB port.
3. Why did Li Wei invent the smart schoolbag
A. Because his sister was lost in a mall.
B. Because he wanted to win the competition.
C. Because his parents asked him to do it.
D. Because he liked making new things.
4. Who inspired Zhang Mei to invent the special chair
A. Her teacher. B. Her friend. C. Her grandma. D. Her doctor.
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. Teenagers can’t solve real problems.
B. Creativity can help make life better.
C. Only winners have creative ideas.
D. The competition is only for students in big cities.
(C)
How can you develop your creativity Here are some tips to help you:
First, be curious. Ask questions about everything around you. Why does the sky turn red at sunset How do plants grow Curiosity helps you see things in new ways and find creative solutions.
Second, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Every mistake is a chance to learn. Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. If he had given up, we might not have electric lights today.
Third, think differently. Try to look at problems from different angles (角度). For example, if you need to carry water, you can use a bottle, but you can also use a leaf or a plastic bag.
Fourth, take time to relax. Sometimes, creative ideas come when you’re not thinking hard about them. Take a walk, listen to music, or just sit quietly. Your brain might surprise you with a great idea.
Finally, share your ideas with others. When you talk about your ideas, you might get new thoughts from others. Working with others can also help you improve your ideas.
1. What is the first tip to develop creativity
A. Don’t be afraid of mistakes.
B. Be curious.
C. Think differently.
D. Relax.
2. Why shouldn’t we be afraid of mistakes
A. Because mistakes can make us famous.
B. Because mistakes are not important.
C. Because every mistake is a chance to learn.
D. Because we can avoid mistakes easily.
3. What does “think differently” mean
A. Look at problems from different angles.
B. Solve problems quickly.
C. Ask others for help.
D. Don’t follow others’ ideas.
4. When do creative ideas sometimes come
A. When you’re working hard.
B. When you’re relaxing.
C. When you’re talking to others.
D. When you’re reading books.
5. How can sharing ideas help us
A. We can get new thoughts from others.
B. We can become more famous.
C. We can avoid mistakes.
D. We can finish our work faster.
四、阅读还原（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Our school started a “Creativity Week” this year. It was a week full of fun and creative activities. ____1____
On Monday, we had a talk by a famous inventor. He shared his story of how he invented a new kind of solar panel (太阳能板). ____2____ We learned that creativity comes from hard work and never giving up.
On Wednesday, we had a creative design competition. We worked in groups to design something useful for our school. ____3____ Some groups designed a new kind of desk with storage space, others designed a system to save water in the bathroom.
On Friday, we had an exhibition (展览) of all our works. ____4____ Our parents came to see our creations and they were all proud of us.
____5____ It showed us that everyone can be creative. We decided to keep exploring new ideas even after the week ended.
A. Many students came up with great ideas.
B. We were all inspired by his story.
C. The week was a big success.
D. It aimed to help us develop our creativity.
E. We also invited some artists to give us lessons.
F. Teachers and students all came to visit the exhibition.
五、阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空（每词限用一次），（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
create, invent, success, inspire, problem, work, share, happy, finally, so
Last month, our class had a project about creative inventions. We were asked to think of an ____1____ that could solve a daily ____2____.
At first, I didn’t know what to do. Then my mom told me how she always forgot to turn off the kitchen tap. That ____3____ me. I decided to ____4____ a tap that turns off automatically (自动地).
I started to ____5____ on the design with my deskmate. We looked up information about sensors and learned how to connect them to the tap. After many tests, our invention was ____6____ ready.
We ____7____ our invention with the class. Everyone thought it was a great idea. We even won the first prize in the school’s creative competition. We were ____8____ excited that we jumped up and down.
This project taught me that ____9____ doesn’t come easily. It takes hard work and patience. But when you see your idea become real, you feel so ____10____.
六、短文填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空（必要时可加情态动词或助动词）。
Anna is a 15-year-old girl who loves ____1____ (create) things. Last year, her grandma had trouble ____2____ (carry) heavy bags when she went shopping. Anna wanted to help her.
She thought about the problem for days. Then she ____3____ (have) an idea: a shopping bag with wheels. She ____4____ (start) to make the bag. First, she bought some strong cloth and four small wheels. Then she sewed (缝) the cloth into a bag and fixed the wheels on the bottom.
When she finished, she gave the bag to her grandma. Her grandma ____5____ (be) very happy. “This bag is so useful! I can now carry my groceries easily,” she said.
Anna’s teacher heard about her invention and asked her ____6____ (show) it to the class. Anna was a little nervous, but she ____7____ (do) it well. Her classmates were amazed and asked her many questions.
Later, Anna ____8____ (win) a prize for her invention at the city’s youth science fair. She ____9____ (tell) reporters, “I just wanted to help my grandma. I never thought my idea ____10____ (make) such a big difference.”
七、书面表达（共 1 题，满分 15 分）
在日常生活中，创意能帮助我们解决很多问题。请你以“Power of Ideas”为题，写一篇短文，谈谈创意的重要性，以及你如何培养自己的创意能力。
要求：1. 内容紧扣主题，可适当发挥；
2. 80词左右；
3. 语句通顺，语法正确。
参考词汇：creative, solve problems, curious, try new things, share ideas
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参考答案
一、完形填空
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D
二、单项填空
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. A
三、阅读理解
(A) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
(B) 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B
(C) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A
四、阅读还原
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. F 5. C
五、选词填空
1. invention 2. problem 3. inspired 4. create 5. work 6. finally 7. shared 8. so 9. success 10. happy
六、短文填空
1. creating 2. carrying 3. had 4. started 5. was 6. to show 7. did 8. won 9. told 10. would make
七、书面表达
Power of Ideas
Ideas have great power in our lives. They can help us solve problems and make life easier. For example, a small idea can turn a messy room into an organized space.
To develop my creativity, I stay curious about everything around me. I ask questions and try new things even if I might make mistakes. I also share my ideas with friends, which gives me new thoughts. When I feel stuck, I take walks to relax and let my brain think freely.
I believe everyone can be creative if they keep exploring and never give up.

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