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外研版七年级下册 新教材
Unit 5 Amazing nature 单元测试卷
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一、单项选择
1. My hometown is famous ____ its beautiful mountains and clear waters.
A. for
B. as
C. to
D. with
答案：A。解析：be famous for 表示 “因…… 而著名”，“我的家乡因美丽的山川和清
澈的水而著名”，强调出名的原因，所以选 A。be famous as 表示 “作为…… 而著名”；
be famous to 表示 “对…… 来说很著名”；be famous with 搭配错误。
2. The color of the sky is ____ blue.
A. a kind of
B. kinds of
C. kind of
D. all kinds of
答案：C。解析：kind of 表示 “有点儿，稍微”，可修饰形容词，“天空的颜色有点
蓝”，符合语境。a kind of 表示 “一种”；kinds of 和 all kinds of 表示 “各种各样
的”，均不符合句子意思，所以选 C。
3. The mountains in my hometown are ____ than those in other places.
A. high
B. higher
C. highest
D. the highest
答案：B。解析：than 是比较级的标志词，high 的比较级是 higher，“我家乡的山比其他
地方的山更高”，所以选 B。high 是原级；highest 是最高级，但前面需要加 the；the
highest 是最高级形式，这里是比较级，所以 A、C、D 选项错误。
4. There are ____ flowers in the garden.
A. a lot
B. a lot of
C. lot of
D. lots
答案：B。解析：a lot of = lots of，表示 “许多”，修饰可数名词复数或不可数名词，
“花园里有许多花”，所以选 B。a lot 表示 “很，非常”，修饰动词、形容词或副词；
lot of 和 lots 形式错误。
5. The Dead Sea is ____ saltier than any other sea.
A. very
B. much
C. more
D. too
答案：B。解析：much 可以修饰比较级，表示 “…… 得多”，“死海比其他任何海都咸得多”，所以选 B。very、too 不能修饰比较级；more 本身就是比较级，不能再修饰比较
级，所以 A、C、D 选项错误。
6. The rainforest is the only home for many plants and animals, we should ____ it.
A. protect
B. pollute
C. destroy
D. waste
答案：A。解析：根据 “雨林是许多动植物的唯一家园” 可知我们应该保护它，protect
表示 “保护”，所以选 A。pollute 表示 “污染”；destroy 表示 “破坏”；waste 表示
“浪费”，均不符合语境。
7. People are cutting down trees in the forest, ____ the animals are losing their homes.
A. because
B. so
C. but
D. or
答案：B。解析：前半句 “人们在森林里砍伐树木” 导致了后半句 “动物正在失去家
园” 的结果，so 表示因果关系，“所以”，所以选 B。because 表示原因；but 表示转
折；or 表示选择，所以 A、C、D 选项错误。
8. The glacier is ____ beautiful that many tourists come to visit it.
A. so
B. such
C. very
D. too
答案：A。解析：so...that... 表示 “如此…… 以至于……”，so 修饰形容词或副词，
“冰川如此美丽以至于许多游客来参观”，所以选 A。such 修饰名词；very 表示 “非
常”；too 表示 “太”，均不符合该句型结构，所以 B、C、D 选项错误。
9. The water in the lake is very clear, you can see ____ fish in it.
A. hundred of
B. hundreds of
C. two hundreds
D. two hundreds of
答案：B。解析：hundreds of 表示 “数以百计的，成百上千的”，是固定短语，“湖里
的水很清澈，你可以看到成百上千条鱼”，所以选 B。hundred 前有具体数字时，hundred
用单数形式，且后面不接 of，所以 C、D 选项错误；A 选项形式错误。
10. We should stop climate change, ____ the earth will become more and more
beautiful.
A. so
B. because
C. but
D. or
答案：A。解析：前半句 “我们应该阻止气候变化” 会带来后半句 “地球会变得越来越
美丽” 的结果，so 表示因果关系，“所以”，所以选 A。because 表示原因；but 表示
转折；or 表示选择，所以 B、C、D 选项错误。
11. The national park is a great place ____ nature.A. to enjoy
B. enjoy
C. enjoying
D. enjoyed
答案：A。解析：a great place to do sth 表示 “一个做某事的好地方”，这里用动词不
定式 to enjoy 作后置定语，“国家公园是一个欣赏自然的好地方”，所以选 A。enjoy 是
原形；enjoying 是现在分词；enjoyed 是过去式和过去分词，均不符合语法。
12. The sunset in my hometown is ____ than that in the city.
A. more beautiful
B. beautiful
C. most beautiful
D. the most beautiful
答案：A。解析：than 是比较级的标志词，beautiful 的比较级是 more beautiful，“我家
乡的日落比城市里的更美丽”，所以选 A。beautiful 是原级；most beautiful 是最高级，
但前面需要加 the；the most beautiful 是最高级形式，这里是比较级，所以 B、C、D 选
项错误。
13. The plants in the rainforest are very ____ to the environment.
A. use
B. used
C. useful
D. useless
答案：C。解析：be useful to 表示 “对…… 有用”，“雨林里的植物对环境非常有用”，
所以选 C。use 是动词 “使用”；used 是 use 的过去式或过去分词，也可作形容词表示
“二手的，用过的”；useless 表示 “无用的”，均不符合语境。
14. The mountains in the area are covered with ____ snow in winter.
A. white
B. a white
C. the white
D. whites
答案：A。解析：这里表示 “白色的雪”，不需要加冠词，直接用形容词 white 修饰名词
snow，“这个地区的山在冬天覆盖着白雪”，所以选 A。a white 表示 “一个白色的”；
the white 表示特指的白色；whites 复数形式错误。
15. The natural wonder is ____ amazing that people can't believe their eyes.
A. so
B. such
C. very
D. too
答案：A。解析：so...that... 表示 “如此…… 以至于……”，so 修饰形容词 amazing，
“这个自然奇观如此惊人以至于人们不敢相信自己的眼睛”，所以选 A。such 修饰名词；
very 表示 “非常”；too 表示 “太”，均不符合该句型结构，所以 B、C、D 选项错误。
二、完形填空
My hometown is in a very special place. It is located on the 1 . The scenery here
is truly amazing. When you look around, you can see white 2 floating in the bluesky like soft cotton balls. The mountains stand tall and 3 under the sunlight, just
like huge white lotus flowers.
The 4 here is also very unique. There are so many different shades of blue in
the rivers and lakes. It's hard to describe how beautiful it is. The water is so clear that
you can see the bottom in some places. And the grasslands, forests, and fields are all
5 . That's my favorite color because it represents hope and life.
Trains are running through the plateau, which adds a modern touch to this natural
beauty. They seem to be a part of the landscape, 6 with the surrounding nature
harmoniously.
However, not all natural wonders are in such a good state. Take the Dead Sea for
example. It's not really a sea but a 7 . It used to be very large and beautiful, but
now it's facing a big problem. People take too much water from the rivers that flow
into it, and its water level is going down. If this continues, it may 8 within the
next 100 years.
Another example is the rainforest in Madagascar. It's the home of many plants and
animals. But people are cutting down the trees for 9 and to make space for
farming. This is making the rainforest disappear. We should know that these natural
wonders are crying for help. We need to do something to protect them.
We should 10 that nature is a precious gift. We can start from small things, like
reducing waste and saving water. Let's work together to make sure that these amazing
natural wonders will always be there for us and for future generations to enjoy.
1. A. plain B. plateau C. valley D. mountain
2. A. clouds B. birds C. kites D. balloons
3. A. darkly B. brightly C. weakly D. softly
4. A. soil B. sand C. water D. stone
5. A. white B. blue C. green D. yellow
6. A. connecting B. competing C. comparing D. contrasting
7. A. river B. lake C. ocean D. pond
8. A. dry up B. fill up C. warm up D. cool down
9. A. food B. fun C. wood D. space
10. A. forget B. remember C. ignore D. destroy
答案及解析
1.答案：B
解析：根据后文对家乡景色的描述，以及提到的 “My hometown is on the Qinghai -
Tibet Plateau.”，可知这里应选 plateau（高原），所以选 B。
2.答案：A
解析：在天空中像柔软棉球一样漂浮的白色物体应该是云（clouds），所以选 A。
3.答案：B
解析：根据 “The mountains stand tall and... under the sunlight, just like huge white
lotus flowers.” 可知阳光照耀下山脉应该是明亮地（brightly）矗立着，所以选 B。
4.答案：C
解析：后文提到河流和湖泊中有很多不同蓝色色调，可知这里说的是水（water）很独特，
所以选 C。
5.答案：C解析：根据前文对家乡景色的描述以及 “That's my favorite color because it represents
hope and life.”，结合教材中对家乡绿色的描述，可知这里说的是绿色（green），所以选
C。
6.答案：A
解析：火车贯穿高原，与周围自然和谐连接（connecting），符合语境，所以选 A。
7.答案：B
解析：根据 “The Dead Sea could die! I'm not a sea but a lake.” 可知死海实际上是
个湖（lake），所以选 B。
8.答案：A
解析：因为死海的水位在下降，如果继续这样下去，它可能会干涸（dry up），所以选
A。
9.答案：C
解析：人们砍伐树木通常是为了获取木材（wood），所以选 C。
10.答案：B
解析：根据 “We should... that nature is a precious gift.” 可知我们应该记住
（remember）大自然是珍贵的礼物，所以选 B。
三、阅读理解
（一）
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. It is
located in South America and covers a large area.
The rainforest is home to countless species of plants and animals. Many of these species
are not found anywhere else on Earth. The plants in the Amazon Rainforest are very
diverse. There are tall trees that form a dense canopy, and underneath there are smaller
plants and bushes.
The animals in the rainforest are also very special. There are monkeys, jaguars, snakes,
and many kinds of birds. These animals have adapted to the unique environment of the
rainforest.
However, the Amazon Rainforest is facing serious threats. People are cutting down trees
for timber and to clear land for farming and cattle ranching. This is destroying the
habitats of many animals and plants. In addition, the illegal hunting of animals is also a
problem.
We must take action to protect the Amazon Rainforest. We can support conservation
organizations and encourage people to use sustainable products. If we don't act now,
this precious natural wonder may disappear forever.
1. Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
A. In Africa.
B. In Asia.
C. In South America.
D. In North America.
答案：C。解析：文中明确提到 “It is located in South America”，答案是 C。A 选项
“非洲”；B 选项 “亚洲”；D 选项 “北美洲” 均不符合原文。2. Why is the Amazon Rainforest important?
A. Because it has a lot of tall trees.
B. Because it is home to many unique species of plants and animals.
C. Because it is a good place for farming.
D. Because it is a tourist attraction.
答案：B。解析：根据 “The rainforest is home to countless species of plants and
animals. Many of these species are not found anywhere else on Earth.” 可知亚马逊雨
林重要是因为它是许多独特动植物的家园，答案是 B。A 选项 “有很多高大的树木” 不
全面；C 选项 “是个好的耕种地方” 与原文保护雨林相悖；D 选项 “是个旅游景点”
不是其重要的主要原因。
3. What are the threats to the Amazon Rainforest?
A. Only cutting down trees.
B. Only illegal hunting.
C. Cutting down trees and illegal hunting.
D. Climate change.
答案：C。解析：文中提到 “People are cutting down trees for timber and to clear land
for farming and cattle ranching. This is destroying the habitats of many animals and
plants. In addition, the illegal hunting of animals is also a problem.”，可知威胁包括砍
伐树木和非法捕猎，答案是 C。A、B 选项不全面；D 选项 “气候变化” 未提及。
4. What can we do to protect the Amazon Rainforest?
A. Cut down more trees.
B. Hunt more animals.
C. Support conservation organizations and use sustainable products.
D. Ignore the problem.
答案：C。解析：根据 “We can support conservation organizations and encourage
people to use sustainable products.” 可知我们可以支持保护组织和使用可持续产品来保
护雨林，答案是 C。A、B 选项会加剧破坏；D 选项 “忽视问题” 不可取。
（二）
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Himalayas on
the border between Nepal and China.
Climbing Mount Everest is a great challenge for many mountaineers. The weather
conditions on the mountain are extremely harsh. There are strong winds, low
temperatures, and thin air.
However, despite the difficulties, many people still attempt to climb it. They are
attracted by the beauty and the sense of achievement that comes with reaching the
summit.
In recent years, the number of climbers has increased. This has led to some problems,
such as overcrowding on the mountain and environmental pollution. Some climbers leave
their trash on the mountain, which is harmful to the environment.
We should respect nature and protect the environment when climbing Mount Everest.
We should also follow the rules and regulations set by the authorities. Only in this waycan we ensure the sustainable development of mountaineering activities and protect this
magnificent natural wonder.
5. Where is Mount Everest located?
A. In Nepal only.
B. In China only.
C. On the border between Nepal and China.
D. In India.
答案：C。解析：文中提到 “It is located in the Himalayas on the border between
Nepal and China.”，答案是 C。A、B 选项不全面；D 选项 “印度” 错误。
6. Why do people climb Mount Everest?
A. Because it is easy.
B. Because they want to challenge themselves and experience the sense of achievement.
C. Because they don't like other mountains.
D. Because they want to make money.
答案：B。解析：根据 “They are attracted by the beauty and the sense of achievement
that comes with reaching the summit.” 可知人们攀登珠穆朗玛峰是因为想挑战自己并体
验成就感，答案是 B。A 选项 “容易” 与原文困难相悖；C 选项 “不喜欢其他山” 未
提及；D 选项 “想赚钱” 未提及。
7. What are the problems caused by the increasing number of climbers?
A. Only overcrowding.
B. Only environmental pollution.
C. Overcrowding and environmental pollution.
D. Climate change.
答案：C。解析：文中提到 “This has led to some problems, such as overcrowding on
the mountain and environmental pollution.”，答案是 C。A、B 选项不全面；D 选项
“气候变化” 未提及。
8. What should we do when climbing Mount Everest?
A. Leave trash on the mountain.
B. Ignore the rules and regulations.
C. Respect nature and protect the environment and follow the rules.
D. Climb without permission.
答案：C。解析：根据 “We should respect nature and protect the environment when
climbing Mount Everest. We should also follow the rules and regulations set by the
authorities.” 可知攀登时应尊重自然、保护环境并遵守规则，答案是 C。A、B、D 选项均
是错误行为。
（三）
The Grand Canyon is a famous natural wonder in the United States. It is a huge canyon
that was formed by the Colorado River over millions of years.
The canyon is very deep and wide. It is a great place for sightseeing. You can seedifferent layers of rocks that tell the story of the Earth's history. The colors of the rocks
are also very beautiful, especially at sunrise and sunset.
There are many activities that you can do at the Grand Canyon. You can go hiking along
the trails, take a helicopter tour to see the whole canyon from above, or go rafting on
the Colorado River.
However, like many other natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is also facing some
threats. The increasing number of tourists is putting pressure on the environment. There
is also the problem of pollution from human activities.
We should take measures to protect the Grand Canyon. We can start by reducing our
waste and following the park's regulations. We should also encourage others to do the
same. Only in this way can we preserve this amazing natural wonder for future
generations.
9. How was the Grand Canyon formed?
A. By an earthquake.
B. By a volcano eruption.
C. By the Colorado River over millions of years.
D. By human activities.
答案：C。解析：文中提到 “It is a huge canyon that was formed by the Colorado River
over millions of years.”，答案是 C。A 选项 “地震”；B 选项 “火山爆发”；D 选项
“人类活动” 均不符合原文。
10. What can you see at the Grand Canyon?
A. Only deep valleys.
B. Different layers of rocks and beautiful colors.
C. Only a big river.
D. Tall mountains.
答案：B。解析：根据 “You can see different layers of rocks that tell the story of the
Earth's history. The colors of the rocks are also very beautiful, especially at sunrise and
sunset.” 可知能看到不同层的岩石和美丽的颜色，答案是 B。A、C、D 选项不全面。
11. What activities can you do at the Grand Canyon?
A. Only hiking.
B. Hiking, helicopter tour, and rafting.
C. Only rafting.
D. Only taking pictures.
答案：B。解析：文中提到 “You can go hiking along the trails, take a helicopter tour
to see the whole canyon from above, or go rafting on the Colorado River.”，答案是
B。A、C、D 选项不全面。
12. What are the threats to the Grand Canyon?
A. Only the increasing number of tourists.
B. Only pollution from human activities.
C. The increasing number of tourists and pollution from human activities.D. Climate change.
答案：C。解析：根据 “The increasing number of tourists is putting pressure on the
environment. There is also the problem of pollution from human activities.” 可知威胁包
括游客数量增加和人类活动造成的污染，答案是 C。A、B 选项不全面；D 选项 “气候变
化” 未提及。
13. How can we protect the Grand Canyon?
A. By increasing the number of tourists.
B. By leaving more trash.
C. By reducing waste and following park regulations and encouraging others to do the
same.
D. By building more hotels and restaurants near it.
答案：C。解析：文中提到 “We can start by reducing our waste and following the
park's regulations. We should also encourage others to do the same.”，答案是 C。A 选
项 “增加游客数量” 会加剧破坏；B 选项 “留下更多垃圾” 错误；D 选项 “在附近
建造更多酒店和餐馆” 可能会对环境造成更大压力，均不符合保护大峡谷的措施。
14. What makes the Grand Canyon a great place for sightseeing?
A. Its deep and wide shape.
B. The different layers of rocks and beautiful colors.
C. The various activities available.
D. All of the above.
答案：D。解析：大峡谷深邃宽广的形状、不同层的岩石和美丽的颜色以及多样的活动都
使其成为观光的好地方，A、B、C 选项都正确，所以答案是 D。
15. Why is it important to protect the Grand Canyon?
A. Because it is a source of income for the local area.
B. Because it is a place for people to have fun.
C. Because it is a precious natural wonder that tells the story of the Earth's history and
should be preserved for future generations.
D. Because it is famous.
答案：C。解析：根据 “It is a great place for sightseeing. You can see different layers
of rocks that tell the story of the Earth's history.” 以及 “We should take measures to
protect the Grand Canyon. Only in this way can we preserve this amazing natural
wonder for future generations.” 可知保护大峡谷重要是因为它是珍贵的自然奇观，能讲
述地球历史，且应为后代保留，答案是 C。A 选项 “是当地收入来源” 不是主要原因；
B 选项 “是人们玩乐的地方” 不全面；D 选项 “因为它著名” 不是最重要的原因。
四、词汇运用
（一）根据首字母或汉语提示完成单词
1. The grassland is very v____ for animals to live on.（valuable）
答案：valuable。解析：根据 “对动物生存来说” 以及首字母提示可知草原非常有价值，
用 valuable，“有价值的”。
2. The l____ in the park are very beautiful in autumn.（leaves）答案：leaves。解析：根据 “公园里的” 以及 “在秋天很美丽” 可知是树叶，leaf 的复
数是 leaves。
3. We should s____ water because it is a precious resource.（save）
答案：save。解析：根据 “水是珍贵资源” 可知我们应该节约用水，用 save，“节约”。
4. The color of the sunset is very r____.（red）
答案：red。解析：根据 “日落的颜色” 可知是红色，用 red，“红色的”。
5. The mountains in the distance are c____ with snow.（covered）
答案：covered。解析：be covered with 表示 “被…… 覆盖”，“远处的山被雪覆盖”，
用 covered。
6. The river is the b____ of the two villages.（boundary）
答案：boundary。解析：根据 “河是两个村庄的” 可知是边界，用 boundary，“边界”。
7. The air in the forest is very f____.（fresh）
答案：fresh。解析：根据 “森林里的空气” 可知是清新的，用 fresh，“清新的”。
8. The flowers in the garden are very c____.（colorful）
答案：colorful。解析：根据 “花园里的花” 可知是五颜六色的，用 colorful，“多彩
的”。
9. The natural park is a good place to e____ nature.（enjoy）
答案：enjoy。解析：根据 “自然公园是一个…… 自然的好地方” 可知是欣赏，用
enjoy，“欣赏”。
10. The lake is very d____, you can see the bottom clearly.（deep）
答案：deep。解析：根据 “你可以清楚地看到湖底” 可知湖很深，用 deep，“深的”。
（二）用所给单词的适当形式填空
1. The mountain is much ____ (high) than that one.
答案：higher。解析：than 是比较级的标志词，high 的比较级是 higher，“这座山比那座
山高得多”。
2. There are many ____ (difference) kinds of plants in the forest.
答案：different。解析：different kinds of 表示 “不同种类的”，这里用形容词 different
修饰名词 kinds，“森林里有许多不同种类的植物”。
3. The sunset is one of the most ____ (beauty) sights I have ever seen.
答案：beautiful。解析：one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数表示 “最…… 之一”，
这里用形容词 beautiful 修饰名词 sights，“日落是我见过的最美丽的景色之一”。
4. The park is a good place for people ____ (relax).
答案：to relax。解析：a good place to do sth 表示 “一个做某事的好地方”，这里用
动词不定式 to relax 作后置定语，“公园是人们放松的好地方”。
5. We should protect the environment and make it ____ (good).
答案：better。解析：根据语境可知是使环境变得更好，用比较级 better，“我们应该保护
环境并使它变得更好”。
五、书面表达
题目：A Natural Wonder I Have Visited
要求：1. 语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯；
2. 书写工整、规范；
3. 根据所给题目，写一篇不少于 80 词的短文，介绍你曾经参观过的一处自然奇观，包括它的位置、特点以及你的感受。
A Natural Wonder I Have Visited
I have visited the Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is located in Guizhou Province, China.
The waterfall is really magnificent. It is very wide and the water rushes down with great
force, making a thundering sound. The water is so clear that you can see the rocks at
the bottom. When the sunlight shines on the waterfall, there is often a beautiful
rainbow in the sky.
When I stood in front of the waterfall, I was deeply impressed by its power and beauty.
I felt so small compared to this great natural wonder. The sound of the waterfall was
like music to my ears. It was an unforgettable experience and made me realize how
amazing nature can be. I hope more people can come and enjoy this wonderful sight
and also understand the importance of protecting nature.
总评：
内容：文章围绕 “我参观过的黄果树瀑布” 展开，详细介绍了其位于中国贵州省，特点
是宽、水势大、声音响、水清澈且有彩虹，感受是被其力量和美丽震撼，觉得自己渺小，
内容完整且有条理，符合题目要求。
语 言 表 达 ： 语 法 正 确 ， 词 汇 运 用 恰 当 。 使 用 了 如 “ magnificent” “ rushes
down”“thundering”“unforgettable” 等词汇，以及 “when” 引导的时间状语从句等
句式，使文章表达生动。句子之间过渡自然，如 “also” 等词的使用，增强了文章的逻
辑性。
书写规范：假设书写工整、规范（实际书写情况无法在此体现），则在这方面也能达到要
求。整体来看，文章能够清晰地表达作者参观黄果树瀑布的经历及感受，是一篇较好的作
文，可得 16 - 20 分。
