Unit 6 living with nature（单元测试·浙江省卷专用）英语外研版2026八年级下册(含解析）

/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科 2026学年八年级下册英语单元测试（浙江省卷专用） Unit 6 Living with nature·培优卷 学校:_____班级：_____姓名：_____分数：_____ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The three main ancient engineering projects in China. Name Information The Great Wall Location: Across northern China Built over centuries, it's a long wall stretching thousands of miles. At first, it was used to stop enemies. Now it's such a well-known place that many people from all over the world come to visit it. It's a symbol of China. The Beijing -Hangzhou Grand Canal Location: Runs between Beijing and Hangzhou Built a long time ago, it's the world's longest man-made river. It helps with moving things and trading between the north and the south. It also promotes (促进) cultural exchange between the north and the south. Karez Wells Main location: Turpan, Xinjiang These are special water-way systems in Xinjiang, China. They carry water from mountains to fields, helping people in Xinjiang water their crops and live. They have played an important role in the development of ancient agriculture (农业) and the lives of local people. They are still widely used today. These wonders not only show the intelligence and creativity of ancient Chinese people, but also have an important place in the world's cultural heritage (文化遗产). 1．What is special about the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal A．It's the world's longest man-made river. B．It's the world's longest natural river. C．It's a special water-way system. D．It's a long wall stretching thousands of miles. 2．What can Karez Wells help with A．Stopping enemies from coming. B．Protecting the local environment. C．Carrying water from mountains to fields. D．Moving things and trading between the north and the south. 3．What do these three ancient engineering projects have in common A．They all promote trading. B．They are all used for carrying water. C．They are all located in the north of China. D．They all show the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. B Guyu is a special time in China's farming calendar, coming between April 19 and 21. Its name means "Grain Rain" because this is when spring rain helps crops grow. As the weather gets warmer, the gentle rain makes fields green and trees strong. Long ago, Chinese farmers knew Guyu was the most important planting time. They carried rice seedlings (秧苗) to wet fields, singing old songs about rain. "Spring rain is as dear as oil," people used to say. They believed the gentle rain during Guyu was nature's gift to ensure a good harvest. Without it, young plants might dry up under the sun. By the sea, fishermen have their own Guyu traditions. Before sailing out, they usually hold a ceremony to pray for safety and full nets. The sound of waves mixes with their prayers, carrying hopes for the fishing season. When the rain stops f ... ...