2025—2026学年度八年级英语第一学期 单元习题练
Uint 4 Amazing Plants and Animals（I）
（人教版 2024）
一、单词拼写
Ginkgo trees first a________ over 200 million years ago.
Pandas mainly live on b________, which is their favorite food.
The magician performed an a________ trick that surprised everyone.
Thousands of t________ come to visit the ancient trees every year.
Among all the flowers, roses are the most p________ with young people.
Butterflies look very beautiful when they fly a________ the flowers.
This kind of plant can grow well even in p________ soil.
The zookeeper takes care of the animals very c________.
It's the best time to see the maple leaves in m________ October.
That old tree is one of the most important n________ in this village.
二、词性转换
The ________ (win) of the photo competition took a picture of a rare bird.
This is one of the ________ (beautiful) gardens I have ever seen.
You should take the protection of wild animals ________ (serious).
Bamboo shoots taste ________ (delicious) when they are fresh.
The elephant is much ________ (heavy) than the giraffe in the zoo.
My grandma grows some ________ (use) herbs in her small yard.
The little girl draws animals very ________ (creative).
Health is ________ (important) than anything else for us.
The cheetah runs ________ (fast) among all land animals.
We were all surprised by the ________ (amaze) growth of the plant.
三、单句语法填空
Bamboo is one of the ________ (popular) subjects in Chinese paintings.
________ (actual), many plants can live without much water.
There are all kinds ________ interesting animals in the new zoo.
The secret was shared ________ the three little boys.
Please feel free ________ ask me any questions about pandas.
The more we learn about animals, the ________ (love) we find them.
This park is the best place ________ fly kites in our city.
A lot of tourists come here, ________ in spring.
The number of the birds in the forest ________ (be) about 500.
Ginkgo trees are ________ (old) than many other kinds of trees.
四、单项选择
1.Thanks a lot ________ giving me so much help with animal knowledge.
A. to B. for C. with D. about
2.This zoo has ________ animals of all the zoos in our province.
A. many B. more C. the most D. much
3.I don't know which plant I should ________ for my mother's birthday.
A. choose B. give C. clean D. open
4—Did you tell ________ about the amazing plant —No, except my best friend.
A. anybody B. everybody C. nobody D. somebody
5.—Do you know that there are many different ________ plants in the garden
—Yes, and some of them are ________ special.
A. kinds of; kind of B. kind of; kinds of
C. kinds of; kinds of D. kind of; kind of
6.The old tree is the best place ________ rest in summer.
A. to B. for C. with D. on
7.We should take the protection of rare animals very ________.
A. clearly B. loudly C. seriously D. quickly
8.My mother makes me ________ some water for the plants every morning.
A. to pour B. pour C. pouring D. poured
五、句型转换
1.Pandas like eating bamboo best. (改为同义句)
Bamboo is pandas' ________ ________.
2.This plant is more amazing than that one. (改为最高级)
This plant is ________ ________ ________ of all the plants here.
3.There are over two thousand trees in the park. (改为同义句)
There are ________ ________ two thousand trees in the park.
4.We share the earth with plants and animals. (改为一般疑问句)
________ you ________ the earth with plants and animals
5.Ginkgo trees first appeared 200 million years ago. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ Ginkgo trees first appear
六、补全对话
A: Hi, Lucy! Have you ever been to the new botanical garden
B: No, I haven't. 1. ________
A: It's really wonderful. There are many amazing plants there.
B: 2. ________
A: Yes, there are. I saw some pandas eating bamboo there.
B: 3. ________
A: They looked very cute and peaceful.
B: 4. ________
A: I went there with my parents last weekend.
B: 5. ________
A: We took the bus. It's very convenient.
B: Sounds great! I want to go there this weekend.
七、情景对话
You want to ask your teacher about ginkgo trees, you can say:
A. Do you like ginkgo trees
B. Can you tell me something about ginkgo trees
C. What color are ginkgo trees
D. How old are you
Your friend tells you about a rare animal, you can reply:
A. That's amazing! I want to know more.
B. I don't like animals at all.
C. What's your favorite food
D. Where did you buy it
When someone asks if you know about bamboo, you can say:
A. I have a bamboo pen.
B. Bamboo grows very fast and is useful.
C. I don't like eating bamboo.
D. Bamboo is a kind of animal.
You want to suggest going to the zoo with your classmate, you can say:
A. Do you like the zoo
B. The zoo is far from here.
C. Why not go to the zoo this weekend
D. I went to the zoo yesterday.
Your teacher asks you about the most amazing plant, you can reply:
A. I think the cactus is the most amazing.
B. I don't go to the garden.
C. Plants need water.
D. My mother likes flowers.
八、语法填空
Ginkgo trees are one of the most ancient plants in the world. They first 1. ________ (appear) over 200 million years ago. Many people think ginkgo trees are very special 2. ________ they can live for a long time. Some ginkgo trees are more than 1,000 years old.
In China, ginkgo trees are very popular. They are often 3. ________ (plant) in parks and schools. The leaves of ginkgo trees are like little fans. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow, 4. ________ looks very beautiful. Thousands of tourists come 5. ________ (see) them every year, especially in mid-October.
Ginkgo trees are also very useful. Their leaves and fruits 6. ________ (use) in some ways. Many people think they are good for health.
We should protect ginkgo trees because they are 7. ________ (important) to our environment. The more we care for them, the 8. ________ (good) our environment will be. Let's work together to keep these amazing plants 9. ________ (live) for a longer time. Remember, protecting plants is just like protecting 10. ________ (we).
九、阅读理解
Passage 1
Giant pandas are one of the most popular animals in the world. They live in the mountains of Sichuan, China. Pandas have black and white fur, which makes them look very cute. Their favorite food is bamboo. An adult panda can eat about 12 to 38 kilograms of bamboo a day.
Pandas are good at climbing trees and swimming. They usually live alone. Female pandas give birth to one or two babies at a time. Baby pandas are very small, only about 100 grams when they are born. They are pink and have no fur. Mother pandas take good care of their babies for about two years.
Now, pandas are in danger because their living places are becoming smaller and there is less bamboo for them to eat. The Chinese government and many organizations are trying to protect pandas. Thanks to their hard work, the number of pandas is growing slowly.
1.Where do giant pandas live
A. In the deserts of China. B. In the mountains of Sichuan.
C. In the forests of Europe. D. In the rivers of Africa.
2.How much bamboo can an adult panda eat a day
A. About 10 to 20 kilograms. B. About 12 to 38 kilograms.
C. About 50 to 100 kilograms. D. About 1 to 5 kilograms.
3.What do baby pandas look like when they are born
A. They are black and white. B. They are big and strong.
C. They are pink and furless. D. They can climb trees.
4.Why are pandas in danger
A. Because they have no food to eat.
B. Because they can't swim.
C. Because their living places are smaller and bamboo is less.
D. Because they are often ill.
5.What is the passage mainly about
A. How to protect pandas. B. The life of giant pandas.
C. The food of pandas. D. The babies of pandas.
Passage 2
Bamboo is a kind of amazing plant. It grows in many parts of the world, especially in Asia. There are more than 1,500 kinds of bamboo. Some bamboo grows very tall, up to 30 meters, while some are very short, only about 10 centimeters.
Bamboo grows very fast. Some kinds of bamboo can grow almost 1 meter in one day. That's much faster than most other plants. Bamboo has many uses. People use bamboo to make houses, furniture, paper and even clothes. In some countries, people also eat bamboo shoots. They are delicious and healthy.
Bamboo is also important for animals. Pandas love eating bamboo. Many birds build their nests in bamboo. Some small animals live in bamboo forests.
Bamboo is a symbol of good luck in some cultures. People think it stands for strength and growth.
1.How many kinds of bamboo are there in the world
A. More than 1,500. B. About 30. C. Only 10. D. Less than 500.
2.How fast can some bamboo grow in one day
A. Almost 30 meters. B. Almost 1 meter. C. Almost 10 centimeters. D. Almost 5 meters.
3.What can't people make with bamboo
A. Houses. B. Furniture. C. Paper. D. Cars.
4.Which animal loves eating bamboo
A. Birds. B. Pandas. C. Cats. D. Dogs.
5.What does bamboo stand for in some cultures
A. Strength and growth. B. Luck and money. C. Health and happiness. D. Peace and love.
十、书面表达
在我们的世界里，有许多令人惊叹的动植物。请以 “Amazing Plants or Animals” 为题，写一篇短文，介绍一种你认为令人惊叹的动植物。内容包括：它是什么，它的特点，以及你认为它令人惊叹的原因。
要求：80 词左右，语句通顺，语法正确。
参考答案
一、单词拼写
appeared 2. bamboo 3. amazing 4. tourists 5. popular 6. among 7. poor 8. carefully 9. mid 10. natural
二、词性转换
winner 2. most beautiful 3. seriously 4. delicious 5. heavier 6. useful 7. creatively 8. more important 9. fastest 10. amazing
三、单句语法填空
most popular 2. Actually 3. of 4. among 5. to 6. more lovely 7. to 8. especially 9. is 10. older
四、单项选择
B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. B
五、句型转换
favorite food 2. the most amazing 3. more than 4. Do; share 5. When did
六、补全对话
What do you think of it/How is it 2. Are there any animals there 3. What did they look like 4. Who did you go there with 5. How did you go there
七、情景对话
B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A
八、语法填空
appeared 2. because 3. planted 4. which 5. to see 6. are used 7. important 8. better 9. alive 10. ourselves
九、阅读理解
Passage 1
B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. B
Passage 2
A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. A
十、书面表达
Amazing Plants or Animals
I think pandas are the most amazing animals in the world. They live in Sichuan, China. Pandas have black and white fur, which makes them look very cute. Their favorite food is bamboo, and they can eat a lot every day.
What's amazing is that baby pandas are only about 100 grams when born. They are pink and have no fur. Mother pandas take good care of them. Now pandas are rare, but people are trying to protect them. I love pandas very much.
