8B Unit4 A good read单元提优卷
（总分:100分本）
一、完形填空（每小题1分,满分10分）
In some bookstores owned by Goldman Press in Germany, a large number of books are stolen every year. This makes the bookstore staff feel quite 1 . Usually, at the end of each year, the 2 of the stolen books, as well as how many books were stolen, are written in a list and posted on a wall in the bookstores to remind the staff.
One day, one of the company's inspectors（检查员） noticed the 3 when he was inspecting the bookstores. He was inspired. After he went back to his office, he began listing the books that were 4 most frequently（频繁地）.
In Frankfurt, a worldwide book fair is held every year. At the fair, publishing houses will use all the 5 words to promote（促销） their books. But that year Goldman Press tried a more 6 way-they showed a list of the top 10 books that were most frequently stolen in their bookstores. As they 7 , the list attracted a large number of booksellers who had come to the fair to order books. This made Goldman Press a great 8 at the book fair.
Booksellers might not always 9 what publishing houses say in their advertisements. But this time they believed the books that were stolen most frequently must be widely 10 . They would likely become very popular books.
（ ）1. A. happy B. bored C. upset D. afraid
（ ）2. A. prices B. names C. colours D. numbers
（ ）3. A. list B. book C. worker D. wall
（ ）4. A. shown B. stolen C. sold D. broken
（ ）5. A. good B. polite C. funny D. kind
（ ）6. A. usual B. careful C. unusual D. difficult
（ ）7. A. hoped B. decided C. remembered D. wondered
（ ）8. A. trouble B. joke C. success D. mistake
（ ）9. A. believe B. hear C. understand D. mind
（ ）10. A. lost B. enjoyed C. discussed D. hated
二、阅读理解（每小题2分,满分30分）
A
STUDY BOOKS
Learning How to Learn $24.99 Children who read this book show great interest in study. Many pictures will help understand it easily and quickly.
Basic Study Manual（手册） $38.50 Read this book and learn: What the three barriers（障碍） to study are and what to do about them; What to do if you are fed up with a subject. Children read it to improve the ability to study.
How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children $35.00 Read this book and learn: How to find words in a dictionary; What the different marks in a dictionary mean; How to use a dictionary to pronounce words correctly. Buy this book and help children unlock（解锁） their education. What's more, you'll just pay 50% for it before December 12, 2024.
（ ）11. _____can tell you the meaning of the different marks in a dictionary.
A. Learning How to Learn
B. Study Skills for Life
C. Basic Study Manual
D. How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children
（ ）12. If you buy the three books on November 23, 2024, you will have to pay _____ for them.
A. $98.49 B. $80.99 C. $79.24 D. $49.25
（ ）13. The purpose（目的） of the passage is to _____.
A. help children learn English
B. sell the three books to children
C. help the children learn about the nature
D. use a dictionary to pronounce correctly
B
Once upon a time, there was a seed（种子） and because he was only a seed, nobody cared to notice him. Thus, feeling kind of inferior, the seed gave no importance to his own existence（存在）.
Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field under the hot sun, and then he was provided with sunlight as well as rain, sometimes small and sometimes heavy.
Time flew and years later, he saw a traveller sitting by his side. "Thank God for this. I really need some rest," he heard the traveller say.
"What are you talking about " the seed asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. Sure, he
had seen many people sitting by his side but no one ever spoke to him like that.
"Who's this " the man was surprised.
"It's me. The seed."
"The seed " the man looked at the big tree. "Are you kidding me You are no seed. You are a big tree!"
"Really "
"Yes! Why do you think people come here To feel your shade!"
A moment passed before the traveller's words touched the chord（心弦） with him. The seed, now a big tree, smiled for the first time in his life. Years of suffering from（遭受） the sun and the rain finally made sense to him.
"Oh! That is to say, I am not a small seed anymore. I didn't die unnoticed but was born to help people with tiredness. Now that's a life worth a thousand gems（宝石）."
（ ）14. What does the underlined word "inferior" in the first paragraph mean in Chinese
A.自卑的 B.虚弱的 C.快乐的 D.自信的
（ ）15. Through all those years, what did the seed suffer from
A. The wind. B. The sunlight.
C. The rain and the sun. D. The rain.
（ ）16. The traveller felt _____ when he sat under the tree.
A. sad B. worried C. surprised D. thankful
（ ）17. When did the seed realize the importance of his own existence
A. When he was a seed. B. When a wind threw him under the sun.
C. After many people sat by his side. D. After the traveller talked with him.
C
① Wonder, by United States writer R.J.Palacio, is a powerful story of a boy named
August Pullman. He was born with a different face. When he first started school at 10,
everyone stared（盯着看） at him and made fun of him. The story shows all the ups and
downs August faced at his new school. Students often bullied him for not looking normal. But at the same time, he made true friends there and even won an award at his graduation ceremony.
② This book has touched my heart. It's not a fairy tale-life isn't one. Instead, the story shows things that could really happen in a middle school.
③ I also like this book because it's told from different points of view. Along with August, we get chapters（章节） showing other characters' points of view, including his sister. This gives readers a chance to understand different characters' feelings and thoughts.
④ I think we can all relate to August. In one way or another, we are all just like him. We each have our differences, and we shouldn't try to change ourselves to fit in. We all experience ups and downs, but like August, we've all won. This book has also changed my attitude（态度） towards life. Despite all the brutality（野蛮行径） in the world, there's always a reason to smile.
（ ）18. Why did the students at school make fun of August
A. Because he has no friends. B. Because he was born disabled.
C. Because he looked normal. D. Because he won an award.
（ ）19. According to Paragraph 2, the story is very _____.
A. realistic B. different C. funny D. strange
（ ）20. Which opinion would the writer probably agree with
A. It is never too late to learn.
B. The grass is greener on the other side.
C. Face the difficulties with a smile.
D. Love me, love my dog.
（ ）21. What's the structure of the passage
In the days that followed, I slowly became friendly with the emperor（国王） and his people. They did their best to make me feel at home and brought me food and drinks. I learned that the name of their country was Lilliput. The emperor of Lilliput was a noble-looking（仪态高贵的） man. He wore expensive clothes and had a big hat decorated with feathers. The empress was also very elegant（优雅的）. Hundreds of the little people worked together to make new clothes for me and they gathered six hundred mattresses（床垫） to make me a bed.
The people of Lilliput called me "Man Mountain" and they came from all over the country to see me. People had to pay to see me and the money made the emperor very rich.
One day the emperor organized a parade for his people. He asked me to stand and his army walked through my legs to entertain everyone. There were thousands of soldiers, some of them on horses. Everyone was happy.
The emperor and his people always treated me well and helped me in many ways. They organized language lessons for me, So gradually, I began to understand and communicate with the Lil li put ian s and learn more about their lives.
But I was still a prisoner in my temple home and every day I asked the emperor the same question:
"_____"
"You must be patient," he always answered.
Then one day, the emperor gave me the freedom to walk around Lilliput. This made a big difference to me. I was able to explore（探索） the land. I was careful not to hurt the people or damage their houses as I walked. Everyone stayed inside and ran to their windows to look at me. I enjoyed looking into the windows of the emperor's beautiful palace to see how he lived.
--- Adapted from Gulliver's Travels
（ ）22. Which one is TRUE about the emperor of Lilliput
A. He looked noble and fat. B. He didn't like expensive clothes.
C. He hated Gulliver very much. D. He agreed to make clothes for Gulliver.
（ ）23. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. A happy parade. B. A strong army.
C. Brave soldiers. D. Interesting lessons.
（ ）24. Which of the following can be put in "_____"
A. Shall I give you some advice B. Can I have my freedom
C. Do you have a spare room for me D. What can I do for you, Your Majesty
（ ）25. What's the best title for this passage
A. A Parade in Lilliput B. Life in Lilliput
C. A Great Country D. An Emperor and His People
三、信息还原（每小题1分,满分5分）
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项是多余选项。
It is natural for you to feel sleepy when you're sitting still and reading. 26 Learning how to stay awake while you read helps you get to the end of the book efficiently（有效地） and remember what you read.
Time is right. If you're already sleepy, staying awake to read is more of a challenge than normal. Our natural patterns of sleepiness and alertness（清醒）, known as circadian rhythms（昼夜定律）, play a role in timing your reading assignments. 27 And another sleepy period is mid- afternoon. You're more likely to feel alert between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Control the environment. The environment helps you decide how alert you stay when you read. If
you read a book lying on your bed, you will be more likely to fall asleep. A quiet spot outdoors gives you fresh air to keep you awake. 28 So test different reading spots to find the perfect place that allows you to stay awake.
Go beyond reading. Getting actively involved in（参与） reading can help you stay awake. Instead of just reading the material, take notes as you go. 29 The notes also help you better remember the material.
30 Sitting in one spot reading for too long increases your chances of falling asleep. If you give yourself plenty of time to complete a reading passage, you can break it into smaller parts.
Instead of using the breaks to check your phone or stare at a screen, get up and move around.
A. Read with a partner. B. Break it up. C. Deep breaths can also increase your energy. D. Your body naturally gets sleepy between mid-night and 7:00 a.m. E. Others might find outdoors too noisy. F. If the materials you're reading is boring, the feeling will be stronger G. The physical action of writing the notes can help you stay awake.
26. ______ 27.______ 28.______ 29.______ 30.______
四、词汇检测（每小题1分,满分13分）
第一节 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母,写出空缺处各单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。
31. Yang Jiang, one of the greatest women writers in China,_____（继续）writing at the age of ninety.
32. ---Excuse me, where's the museum Is it across from the library
--- Yes, they're _____（对面的） to each other.
33. After the accident, the man was hurt badly but he _____（设法完成）to call 120 for help.
34. The girl is very interested in music, especially _____（古典的） music.
35. The story of the man really t_____ my heart greatly and tears came out of my eyes.
36. Amy 1_____ her right hand and waved goodbye to us.
37. If you have any s_____ milk, could you give me a little
38. -Is it OK if I keep this photo - Yes, that's fine. I have another c______.
第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,从方框中选择适当的单词或短语,在横线上填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。
popular two other without keep in touch
I read an article yesterday. It was about people living in the e-age. It talked about different ways of communication like chatting online, sending emails and different kinds of messages and writing blogs（博客）. The article said that people now checked and sent emails once a day. I don't think so, because I send emails only 39 a week! However, I do check my emails every day. I like receiving emails.
About chatting online, the article said that it was becoming more and more 40 among teenagers. I think this is true. Whenever I arrive home, I turn on my computer and begin to chat online with my friends. I like chatting online because I can chat with many friends at the same time.
When I do not have my computer with me, I like using my mobile phone to 41 with my friends.
I write blogs four times a week. I like telling 42 what happened to me. I think I am one of the people living in the e-age. I can't live 43 computers or mobile phones. What about you
39.______ 40.______ 41.______ 42.______ 43.______
五、短文填空（每小题1分、满分10分）
请认真阅读下面短文,在设空处填入恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Book Crossing, a new way of reading is developing, with book lovers leaving 44 （they）
books in public places, to be picked up and "borrowed" by others.
The Belarusian National Technical University （BNTU） was the 45 （one） to support the idea in their country. Three years ago, the 46 （direct） of its library, Alexey Kalaban, saw a large glass box of books which 47 （be） available（可用的） for anyone to read, in a Swedish airport. It was a great idea. The question was 48 to keep so many books in Minsk.
"We put a bookcase in the main building. It is available to everyone 49 people can get books easily and read them," Kalaban explained."Inside the case, there is a number 50 （exact） showing who gave the book and when they gave the book."
Teachers, students and even people living nearby 51 （bring） their books. Besides, book sellers gave away some. With the help of so many people, a lot of bookcases were set in the university. Not long ago, a Minsk night club also placed 52 （bookshelf）. During the dance break, people can pick up books or magazines which were left there by others and read.
Nowadays, booking crossing is getting more popular than before. No doubt, it is a great way to push more people to read and make the whole world 53 library.
44.______ 45.______ 46.______ 47.______ 48.______
49.______ 50.______ 51.______ 52.______ 53.______
六、阅读表达（54题2分,55题2分,56题3分,满分7分）
请认真阅读下面短文,回答短文后的问题。
In July, 2021, China introduced the "double reduction（双减）"policy. It hopes to reduce students' learning burden（负担）by reducing homework and after-school classes. Several months have passed since then. How do students feel about this new policy
"Our homework is clearly less than before," said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. "We are not encouraged to buy workbooks anymore." According to him, teachers now teach at a much slower pace. Students have enough time to process new knowledge.
For 13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin, the best thing about "double reduction" is the increased time in after-school activities."We can now spend more time taking part in clubs and activities, such as dancing, volleyball and drama. I have joined a group called ‘leadership development’ where I can learn all kinds of skills beyond school study," said Zhang.
Both Shen and Zhang find there are fewer exams now. But they think it's not necessarily a good thing. "Exams push me to study harder. Each exam shows my progress as well as my weak points," Zhang said.
Shen also pointed out that when the burden is lightened, sell-discipline（自律） becomes the key."Some students now spend more time having fun when homework is finished early. But if you use all the free time to relax, you might fall behind your peers（同龄人）,"he said.
54. According to the writer, why does the government introduce the "double reduction" policy
55. What is the best thing the "double reduction" policy bring to Zhang Hangming
56. What do you think of the "double reduction" policy Why
七、书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是阳光中学八年级学生李华,本周是你们学校的阅读周,请你根据下面的提示,写一篇英文演讲稿,推荐一本你喜欢的书。
Reference（参考）:Gulliver's Travels Alice in Wonderland The Old Man and the Sea Treasure Island Journey to the West…
注意:
1.演讲稿需包括所有提示内容,可适当发挥,要求语句通顺、意思连贯;
2.词数90左右,演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.演讲稿中不得提及真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
Hi, everyone. I'm Li Hua in Grade 8 from Sunshine Middle School. We will have a Reading Week in our school. Reading is very important in our daily life.
Just read it for yourself! I'm sure you’ll like it.
That's all for my speech. Thank you!
