2016-2017学年牛津译林版英语8B-Unit1提优测试卷含答案

8B Unit1 Past and present提优卷

(满分:100分 测试时间: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; the 2. My father has gone to Beijing on holiday. He to Nanjing until next week. A. will return B. won't return C. will return back D. won't return back

3. Life never stops changing and I should learn the changes. Now, I've got

used to a bike to work.

A. accepting; riding B. accepting; ride C. to accept; riding D. to accept; ride 4. ─You Joyland in Changzhou last summer? ─No. I of a place called Joyland. A. have visited; haven't heard B. visited; haven't heard C. have visited; didn't hear D. visited; didn't hear

5. 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 time 6. It ten years I worked in this new office. A. is; since B. is; after C. was; since D. has been; after

7. 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; impossible 8. ─You have never been to Japan, ? ─ . I've only been to the UK. A. have you; Yes，I have B. haven't you; Yes, I haven't C. have you; No, I haven't D. haven't you; No, I have

9. ─ local people's 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 improve 10. My grandfather in the countryside for fifty years, but now he lives with us. A. will live B. lives C. lived D. has lived 11. His home is 5 kilometres his school. A. on the south of B. the south of C. south of D. in the south of 12. Alice likes travelling the rain forest .

A. across; lonely B. through; lonely C. across; alone D. through; alone 13. 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; are

14. Everyone went to the movie me because I didn't feel very well yesterday. A. except B. for C. like D. with 15. ─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. Almost 17. A. knows B. understands C. makes D. means 18. A. How B. Why C. What D. When 19. A. sick B. full C. afraid D. tired 20. A. should B. Can C. must D. can t 21. A. world B. city C. town D. country 22. A. because B. then C .If D. So 23. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything 24. A. changed B. made C. caused D. finished 25. A. and B. or C. of D. but 三.阅读理解(每小题2分，共24分)

A

As 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 life's biggest challenge. You may think you're 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. Don't 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 film

27. If you want to make your dream come true, first you should . A. remember what your dream is

B. think about all the problems C. read the book Follow Your Heart D. have many small dreams

28. From the article, we know the underlined word \“ ” 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 can't be too big B. your dream can't be too small C. what is the most important thing to do D. you can change your dream 30. What's 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 dreams

B

New 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. Don't 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 travel

32. 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 ago

33. The writer thinks that the tourists should watch the sunset in . A. Brooklyn B. Queens C. the Bronx D. Staten Inland 34. 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 \Place\is so positive(积极的) that customers restaurant often call it the \

\Hug\is in fact an item on the menu, described as a \treat. Tim's 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--he's 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 \they don't, he'll 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 \Place\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 Tim's Hug, he will not hug you.

C. As soon as you enter Tim's 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. Tim's Achievements B. A Special Experience

C. A Down Syndrome Sufferer D. The World's Friendliest Restaurant 四、阅读表达(共6分)

These day，a new kind of restaurant is becoming popular．People who go there can not