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新目标(Go for it)版初中英语九年级Unit 8 自主检测(含听力音频 )

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    Stonehenge means "hanging stones". They stood in a circle, with 30 more stones lying on top to form a ring of rocks. There was also an inner circle built with similar stones. The stones set up in a trilithon(巨石牌坊) pattern.

    A trilithon is made of two stone pillars with a stab of rock laid across the top. The stones weigh up to 20 tons each. People wonder how the huge rocks were placed that way.

    Historians agree that Stonehenge was built in three different stages. The first stage took place about 5, 000 years ago. At that time, a large circular earth wall was made. Historians believe the wall was dug and cut with tools made form anglers(鹿角) of red deer. The earth wall was about 98m in diameter(直径) a 5-meter-tall stone was placed near the center. Then, they had to transport the large blue stones (up to 4 tons) 384 kilometers to Stonehenge. Experts think they might be moved across ice and snow. The ground in winter in this area is usually full of ice and snow, making it easier to move the rocks. The next task was to stand the stones up. The most difficult task was putting the top stones in place. Each one of these tasks took a lot of planning and a lot of strength, but the workers of Stonehenge were excellent builders.

    Why was the monument built? Some scientists think it's a burial ground. There are over 400 graves (burial sits) nearby. A man was buried with two gold earrings which are the oldest gold ever found in Britain (dated to 2470 BC). Others think Stonehenge was built by early astronomers. Scientists believe that when a person stands in the center of the monument, the changing of seasons can be seen. Certain stones mark the location of the rising and setting moon in midwinter. Other stones mark the rising and setting sun in midsummer. The ancient people held religious ceremonies on these days. These ceremonies probably asked the gods to bring good weather for crops and to protect the people from bad weather.

    Stonehenge is an engineering success. Thousands of years later, it still stands. As a calendar, Stonehenge is very accurate. It shows that early people had a deep understanding of the movements to the sun and the moon. They didn't have machines or computers, but Stonehenge shows people could do many things using only their muscles and their brains.

(1)、he first building stage of Stonehenge was ________.
A、to dig and cut the earth wall B、to move the blue stones across the ice C、to stand the stones up D、to put the top stones in place
(2)、Which evidence(证据) is given to support the idea that Stonehenge was a burial ground?
A、Stonehenge was made of stones. B、It is a place for celebrating ceremonies. C、The passing of seasons can be seen there. D、Two gold earrings were found in a grave.
(3)、The underlined word "accurate" in the last paragraph probably means "________".
A、correct B、strange C、huge D、heavy
(4)、Stonehenge was probably NOT originally built for ________.
A、tourists B、religious reasons C、a burial ground D、telling the seasons
举一反三
 阅读下面语篇,从各小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出最佳选项。

When I was about 14, I had a friend who liked to tell me my shortcomings(缺点). For example: I was very1 , I wasn't a top student, I talked too much. I was too proud and soon. I became so2 that I couldn't stand her at last. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.

My father3 me quietly and asked, "Are the things she says true or not? Jane, didn't you ever want to know what you're 4 like? Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said." I did a she told me. To my great surprise, I5 that about half the things were true. Some I couldn't change, like being very short. But many I could and I wanted to change. For the first time, I had a better understanding of 6 .

I brought the list back to my father7 he refused to read it. "That's just for you," he said, "You know better than any other person the truth about yourself. When people say something true, you'll finally find it will be 8 to you. Don't shut your ears. Listen to them all, but only hear the truth and do what you know. It is the 9 thing to do.

Father's 10 have returned to meat many important moments. In my life, I've never had a better piece of advice.

 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A shoemaker sp ent his time in singing from morning till night. It was wonderful to see, wonderful to hear. He was very pleased.

However, his neighbor—a banker, who was very rich, sang little and slept less. When by chance he fell into a light sleep in the early morning, the shoema ker woke him up with his song. The banker complained(抱怨) sadly that God had not made sleep a saleable thing, like food or drink, that people can buy with money. At last he sent for the singer. He said to him,"How much money a year do you make, Master Gregory?"

"How much a year, sir?"said the happy shoemaker laughing,"I have never thought in that way, living as I dofrom one day to another; somehow I manage to reach the end of the year; each day brings its meal."

"Well then! How much money a day do you make, my friend?"

"Sometimes more, sometimes less. But the worst of it is that we can't work a few days in the year, or we willmake more."

The banker said with a laugh,"In the future I shall place you above what you want. Take these hundred gold coins, keep them carefully, and make use of them in time of need."

The shoemaker was surprised to have all so much money. Returning home, he buried(埋藏) his money and his happiness at the same time. No more singing, he lost his voice at the moment he got his money. Sleep left him and cares, worries, and fears took its place. All day, he kept his eye on his money from time to time; and at night, if some cat made a noise, he thought someone stealing his money. At last the poor man ran to the house of his rich neighbor. He said,"____."

He was happy again.

 通读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后在每小题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。

 Blake Miller is the boss of a successful company. He is always busy. One day, he managed to1 some time and went with his father to a restaurant for a meal.

 When they entered the restaurant, they heard 2 music that sounded very relaxing. The customers in the restaurant were all lost in the music. Everybody 3 the violinist for his excellent skills.

 Miller recalled that he used to be 4 about the violin, Back then, he made great efforts to practice it. Every time he played, he could feel the 5 and satisfaction deep in his heart. However, as time went by, he gradually put his 6 into his work. At last, he had to give up his violin to pay full attention to his company.

 With regret, Miller said to his father, "If I7 the violin, maybe I would be playing here now." "Yes, my child," his father answered 8 , his eyes full of love and understanding. "But in that case, you might not be able to provide job positions for others like you do now."

 Life is full of different 9 . People can take completely different roads and end up living quite different lives. But everyone should keep this in mind: There is no" if" in life and every choice has its10 meaning. The best thing to do is to value what we have at present.

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