8A Unit3-4随堂练习
一、单项选择 (14%)
1. It is________ unusual day today, because I got the________ score in our class!
A. a; higher B. an; higher C. a; highest D. an; highest
2. We should learn more about Chinese culture ________ tell Chinese stories well.
A. so that B. in order to C. in order that D. so as
3. Before you take the medicine, you have to read the________. It’s very important.
A. introductions B. inventions C. invitations D. instructions
4. —Today, many children are interested in paper-cutting.
—That’s great. It is________ a hobby________ a lifestyle.
A. as; as B. not only; but also C. too; to D. not; but
5. —Shall we watch American TV dramas together?
—That’s the last thing I want to do. ________.
A. They are worth watching B. It’s a waste of time
C. I’m a fan of TV dramas D. I’d rather watch some
6. —We are free this evening. Shall we go out for a walk?
—It’s foggy. We’d better ________. Why ________ a film at home?
A. not walk; not watch B. not to walk; not to watch
C. not to walk; not watch D. not walk; not to watch
7. The card ________ some roses on it was made ________ hand.
A. with; of B. with; by C. with; for D. had; with
8. —What are they doing these days?
—They are developing a new programme which can work much ________ than before.
A. quick B. quickly C. more quickly D. quicker
9. Mr. Li teaches ________ Maths and we teach ________ how to learn better.
A. our; ourself B. our; ourselves C. us; ourselves D. us; ourself
10. He didn’t buy the expensive lamp. ________, he made one ________.
A. So; itself B. Moreover; himself
C. Besides; itself D. Instead; himself
11. We suggest that people around the country try to ________ food waste.
A. reduce B. increase C. improve D. invent
12. Wood carving is one of the ________ arts ________ a long history.
A. more famous; with B. most famous; with
C. more famous; having D. most famous; having
13. Be careful not to get hurt when you ________ a picture on the wall.
A. put on B. put out C. put away D. put up
14. —Should I read English every morning to improve my speaking?
—Sure. ________.
A. It’s never too old to learn B. The early bird catches the worm
C. Practice makes perfect D. Seeing is believing
二、完形填空 (10%)
Are you good with your hands? Many of us like to make things which we can use or give as gifts.
Crafting is surely a ____15____ that’s becoming more and more popular. And those loving it say getting creative ____16____ their mood. Especially ____17____ winter days, the long and cold season makes it difficult to do activities outside. This gives people ____18____ to try out new activities.
____19____ before it became popular, people were turning to arts and crafts to kill time. Some were making a ____20____ of pocket money from crafting. Lots of websites allowed people to sell their handmade goods. And now the Internet becomes a place for people to get started with their crafting projects.
Richard Sennett, the author of the Craftsman, told the BBC: “A lot of people are finding their day jobs ____21____ , but learning a craft provides great fun. ” Many people are enjoying designing and making things just for pleasure. And there is evidence that it’s good for us as well.
According to the research by BBC Arts, ____22____ of the time spent on a creative pastime such as painting or crafting is helpful to our emotions.
A survey found that being creative helps people to avoid stress and ____23____ anxiety. So, if you are bored with jobs or life and are ____24____ fun activities, maybe now’s the time to get creative.
15. A. job B. hobby C. skill D. habit
16. A. changes B. protects C. improves D. creates
17. A. on B. in C. at D. for
18. A. time B. money C. energy D. luck
