2016-2017学年牛津译林版英语8B Unit1提优测试卷含答案.docx

8B Unit1 Past and present提优卷(满分:100分 考试时间:90分钟)一.单项选择(每小题1分，共15分)1. There was interview with Li Jiacheng yesterday evening. But it was a pity that I missed beginning. A. an; a B. an; the C. a; the D. the; the2. My father has gone to Beijing on holiday. He to Nanjing until next week. A. will return B. wont return C. will return back D. wont return back3. Life never stops changing and I should learn the changes. Now, Ive got used to a bike to work. A. accepting; riding B. accepting; ride C. to accept; riding D. to accept; ride4. You Joyland in Changzhou last summer? No. I of a place called Joyland. A. have visited; havent heard B. visited; havent heard C. have visited; didnt hear D. visited; didnt hear5. Now I am living far from my hometown. I feel good here but I miss my old friends . A. at a time B. from time to time C. at all times D. at any time6. It ten years I worked in this new office. A. is; since B. is; after C. was; since D. has been; after7. Cutting down too many trees it for people to protect the wildlife in the world. A. make; impossible B. makes; possible C. make; possible D. makes; impossible8. You have never been to Japan, ? . Ive only been to the UK. A. have you; Yes，I have B. havent you; Yes, I havent C. have you; No, I havent D. havent you; No, I have9. local peoples life, the government has built a cinema and a sports centre here. Yes. There are many places for 3wople to relax. A. Improve D. Improving C. To improving D. To improve10. My grandfather in the countryside for fifty years, but now he lives with us. A. will live B. lives C. lived D. has lived11. His home is 5 kilometres his school. A. on the south of B. the south of C. south of D. in the south of12. Alice likes travelling the rain forest .A. across; lonely B. through; lonely C. across; alone D. through; alone13. He has for two years. Two years a long time. A. left home; is B. left home; are C. been away from home; is D. been away from home; are14. Everyone went to the movie me because I didnt feel very well yesterday. A. except B. for C. like D. with15. Have you finished your work yet? . But it is almost done. A. Yes. I have B. Not exactly C. More or less D. Of course I have二.完形填空(每小题1分，共10分)History is the story of us human beings(人类). Everyone who has lived and everything that has happened are part of history. But history is not 16 what happened in the past. The word also 17 the study of the past, through old written records and other kinds of facts. 18 do we study history? One reason is that we enjoy it. A good story is even better if it is true, and history is 19 of good stories. Of course, sometimes they 20 be terrible too. A more serious reason is to understand ourselves and the 21 we live in. To understand things happening now, we need to knew their causes. We cannot understand the present 22 we know nothing about the past. History helps to tell us why things are the way they are. Of course, history books cannot tell us 23 about the past, not even everything that is recorded. A history of the world has to pick out the people and events that 24 the world. Since ancient times, great civilizations(文明) have appeared(出现)in different countries and places. Usually, only three 25 four existed(存在)at the same time. While they lasted，they changed the lives not only of their own people, but of their neighbours too.16. A. most B. still C. only D. Almost17. A. knows B. understands C. makes D. means18. A. How B. Why C. What D. When19. A. sick B. full C. afraid D. tired20. A. should B. Can C. must D. can t21. A. world B. city C. town D. country22. A. because B. then C .If D. So23. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything24. A. changed B. made C. caused D. finished25. A. and B. or C. of D. but三.阅读理解(每小题2分，共24分)AAs teenagers, you have many dreams. Some dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Some can be small. You may just want to become one of the ten best students in your class.Once you have a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream come true? Follow Your Heart by the Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams come true is lifes biggest challenge. You may think youre not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts stop you from getting your dream, the book says.In fact, everyone can make his dream come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is. Dont let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Then, do what you need to do step by step and your dream will come true faster because a big dream is, in fact, many small dreams. You must also never give up your dream. There will be difficulties on the road to your dream. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results, while saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book.As you get closer to your dream, it may change a little. This is good as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.26. Follow Your Heart is . A. the biggest challenge for teenagers B. the most important dream for teenagers C. the name of a book by Andrew Matthews D. the name of an Australian film27. If you want to make your dream come true, first you should .A. remember what your dream isB. think about all the problemsC. read the book Follow Your HeartD. have many small dreams28. From the article, we know the underlined word challenge means “ ” in Chinese. A.变化 B.挑战 C.决定 D.态度29. When you are on the road to your dream, you must know . A. your dream cant be too big B. your dream cant be too small C. what is the most important thing to do D. you can change your dream30. Whats the best title for the article? A. How to realize your dream B. How to find your real dream C. Never stop dreaming D. Teenagers have many dreamsBNew York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, is was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch(荷兰) people bought the land for only $24. They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name to New York.New York had an excellent harbour(港口). Many people from all over the world came by sea and landed in New York. These people wanted a better life. New York seemed to give them that. By 1835, New York became the largest city in the United States. New York City used to have five smaller towns, but now they are all part of the same city. They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.Today, New York is home to millions of people from all over the world. These different cultures make New York an exciting place to visit. There are many things to do in New York. You can take a helicopter(直升飞机) riding through the city, ride horses in Central Park，see a movie in the afternoon and watch the sunset(日落)over the Brooklyn Bridge. Dont worry if you get hungry. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day!31. A long time ago, many people came to New York .A. by train B. because it was beautiful C. to look for a better life D. to travel32. New York became the largest city in the United States .A. about three hundred years ago B. over two hundred years ago C. about one hundred and eighty years ago D. one hundred years ago33. The writer thinks that the tourists should watch the sunset in .A. Brooklyn B. QueensC. the Bronx D. Staten Inland34. Which of the following is NOT true about New York?A. The city got the name of “New York” in 1664.B. New York is a big and exciting city.C. New York had five smaller towns in the past.D. Americans were the rulers of the city in the 17th century.C While it is common for restaurant owners to connect with their customers, a restaurant owner in the U.S. is taking it to a whole new level. Tim Harris gives out free hugs(拥抱) to every customer at the end of each meal. The atmosphere (气氛) at his restaurant Tims Place is so positive(积极的) that customers restaurant often call it the Worlds friendliest . Tims Hug is in fact an item on the menu, described as a love treat. Tims hugs are doubly special because of everything, he has achieved. The 26-year-old is probably the only Down syndrome sufferer(唐氏综合征患者) in the U.S. to own a restaurant, but he has several other things to be proud of-hes a skillful special Olympian, an excellent sailor, and an experienced fisherman. He was also chosen as Homecoming King and Student of the Year in high school! So when a man like Tim hugs you, it is sure to be a special and unforgettable experience. When Tim expressed interest in opening a restaurant, Keith, a small businessman himself, supported him. Tim hired other people to manage the place and do the cooking, and he introduced the idea of free hugs. He realized that people want to feel at home at a restaurant. That is why he included love as an item on the menu. Customers can order the free hug from Tim, and even if they dont, hell probably hug them anyway. The restaurant has been around since 2010, and Tim has given out over 19,000 hugs in the past five years-he keeps count using a special Hug Counter. Many customers love visiting Tims Place. Ive been coming here once a week, said Michelle Garth-Jones, a regular customer. I love local restaurants, and this special one has a story that stays with you. 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Customers prefer to feel relaxed at a restaurant. B. Unless you order Tims Hug, he will not hug you. C. As soon as you enter Tims Place, you will get a warm hug. D. Michelle Garth-Jones loves listening to the-story in the restaurant.36. Which of the following words can best describe Tim Harris? A. Humorous. B. Creative. C. Serious. D. Curious.37. What may be the best title for this passage? A. Tims Achievements B. A Special Experience C. A Down Syndrome Sufferer D. The Worlds Friendliest Restaurant四、阅读表达(共6分) These day，a new kind of restaurant is becoming popularPeople who go there can notonly enjoy their meals，they can also enjoy playing computer games and chatting on the InternetWink is the restaurants nameIt is in Los Angeles，and its about fun and food In Wink，there are no waiters or waitresses around youThe screens have replaced(取代)themYou can order the food you want by touching the screen in front of you and runners will bring it to the tablesYou can also play video games with the people at；he next tableThe screens can show music videos，movies and so onBut mainly they are used to show video games Its an interactive(互动的)restaurant where you will control your meal and your timeThe service is last and the runners know clearly where to goThere will be no waiting for awaiter and no misunderstandings(误解)in the kitchenDifferent kinds of food are served atany time of dayWink is a place which hosts“room games”，where every table in the restaurant can have a video game competition at the same time T he owner of the restaurant hopes that Wink can make it easy for people to be interactive have fun and enjoy a delicious meal38How do people order the food in Wink?39Whats the title(标题)of the passage?40Would you 1ike to visit Wink? Why or why not?五.词汇检测(每小题1分，共l0分)A. 根据中文提示、首字母或英文释义写出单词。41.We have (意识到)the importance of protecting the wild animals.42.Whats on TV?The famous reporter is having an (采访)with President Barack Obama.43.The s here is still serious. The government is trying to find a way to improve it.44.Id like to go with you. H , my hand are full.45.Practice can help (make sth. better than before) your English. You can try it!B. 根据句意，用所给单词的适当形式填空46.The child (eat) up all the food on the plate. Now there isnt anything on it.47.Please write down these soldiers (wife) names in the form.48.Have you been to Hong Kong (recent)? No, I havent.49.Jin Yong is one of the oldest (live) writers in China.50. (chat)with friends from time to time is fun.六. 翻译句子(每小题3分，共15分)51.顺便说一下，我很久没有收到他的信了。 _52.我和我的朋友们用电子邮件彼此保持联系。 _53.这个地方过去是一片空地，现在政府已经把它变成了一个公园。 _54.在某些方面，现在的生活比以前好得多。 _55.这个工厂还没有采取任何行动保护环境。 _七. 书面表达（20分）假设你是李华，上个月你回到了家乡，发现变化很大。请根据以下提示写一篇题为“Changes in My Hometown”的短文。提示如下：1. 我的家乡过去是个安静的小镇，山清水秀，空气清新。人们骑自行车或步行出行。2. 现在我的家乡已变成一个现代化的城镇，已建起座座高楼，处处可见宽阔的马路。我们住的小区门口有许多公交车经过，很多人都已买了私家车，出行很方便。3. 但是，家乡的变化也给我们带来了许多麻烦，例如：4. 你的想法是：Changes in My HometownWhen I returned to my hometown last month, I found it changed a lot. 参考答案一.单项选择题号12345678答案BBCBBADC题号9101112131415答案DCCDCAB二.完形填空题号16171819202122232425答案CDBBBACDAB三.阅读理解题号262728293031323334353637答案CABCACCADDBD四.阅读表