沪教版（五四学制）八年级上册
Unit4 Then and now单元重难点测试（含解析）
一、单项选择（每题1分，共15分）
My grandfather ______ in the countryside, but now he lives in the city.
used to live B. is used to live
C. used to living D. is used to living
Although it was raining heavily, ______ he still went to school on time.
A. and B. but C. / D. so
______ the development of technology, our lives have changed a lot.
A. With B. Under C. For D. In
The old man ______ live alone, but now he ______ living with his children.
A. used to; is used to B. is used to; used to
C. used to; used to D. is used to; is used to
______ he is very young, ______ he can do many things by himself.
A. Although; but B. But; although C. Although; / D. /; although
People ______ travel by ship, but now they prefer to take planes.
A. were used to B. got used to C. used to D. are used to
______ the traffic was heavy, we still arrived at the airport on time.
A. Even B. Even though C. As if D. As long as
The city ______ a small village ten years ago.
A. used to be B. was used to be C. was used to being D. used to being
My mother ______ get up early to cook breakfast for us, but now she doesn't need to.
A. is used to B. used to C. was used to D. gets used to
Although she is very busy, she still ______ some time for exercise every day.
A. sets up B. sets off C. sets aside D. sets down
He ______ go to school by bike, but now he often takes the subway.
A. was used to B. used to C. is used to D. gets used to
______ it rained hard, the farmers still worked in the fields.
A. Because B. Since C. Although D. However
I ______ like playing basketball, but now I prefer playing football.
A. use to B. used to C. am used to D. was used to
Although he tried his best, he ______ pass the exam.
A. couldn't B. can't C. may not D. mustn't
She ______ live in a big city, but now she is used to ______ in a small town.
A. used to; live B. was used to; living C. used to; living D. was used to; live
二、用所给词的适当形式填空（每题2分，共20分）
People used to ______ (write) letters to communicate with each other, but now they use mobile phones.
Although he ______ (be) very tired, he still helped his mother with the housework.
With the ______ (develop) of science and technology, our lives are becoming more and more convenient.
The old man is used to ______ (get) up early in the morning.
In the past, people ______ (travel) by horse or on foot.
Although it was late at night, he continued ______ (work) on his project.
She used to be afraid of ______ (speak) in public, but now she is very confident.
______ (drive) by the strong wind, the leaves fell down from the trees.
He decided ______ (study) harder to catch up with his classmates.
Although she has a lot of difficulties, she never gives up ______ (achieve) her dreams.
三、句型转换（每题3分，共15分）
People used to travel by train. (改为一般疑问句)
______ people ______ to travel by train
He is very busy, but he still helps me with my English. (改为让步状语从句)
______ he is very busy, he still helps me with my English.
The government decided to build a new bridge. (对划线部分提问)
______ did the government decide to ______
She used to go to school on foot. (改为否定句)
She ______ ______ to go to school on foot.
Although it was raining heavily, we still went to the park. (改为同义句)
It was raining heavily, ______ we still went to the park.
阅读理解（每题1分，共15分）
（A）
Life today is very different from the past. In the past, people used to live in small houses and didn't have many modern munication was mainly by writing letters, and it took a long time for the letters to reach the recipients. Transportation was not as developed as it is now. People usually walked, rode bikes or took buses.
However, with the development of science and technology, our life has changed greatly. We live in bigger and more comfortable houses. Mobile phones and the Internet make communication quick and easy. We can talk to people far away from us at any time. High - speed trains, planes and cars have made traveling faster and more convenient. The improvement in medical care has made people healthier and live longer.
These changes have brought us a better life, but they also bring some problems. For example, the environment is getting worse because of more cars and factories. We should try our best to make good use of these changes and solve the problems.
What was communication like in the past
A. It was mainly by phone. B. It was mainly by email.
C. It was mainly by writing letters. D. It was mainly by face - to - face talk.
How has transportation changed
A. People still walk and ride bikes as before.
B. Only buses and trains are used for transportation.
C. High - speed trains, planes and cars make traveling faster.
D. There are no changes in transportation.
What problems do the changes bring
A. People are not as healthy as before. B. The environment is getting worse.
C. People have no time to communicate. D. There are no modern conveniences.
What should we do according to the passage
A. Just enjoy the changes. B. Stop the development of technology.
C. Make good use of the changes and solve the problems.
D. Move to another place.
Which of the following is NOT true
A. People used to live in small houses. B. Mobile phones make communication easy.
C. The improvement in medical care has no effect on people's health.
D. High - speed trains make traveling more convenient.
(B)
In the past, people had to wash their clothes by hand. It was a very tiring job, especially for large families. And it usually took a long time to dry the clothes, especially in wet weather.
Nowadays, washing machines have made this job much easier. We just put the dirty clothes into the machine, add some detergent, and then press a button. The machine will do all the work for us. It can wash clothes quickly and cleanly. And with the help of dryers, we don't have to worry about the weather when drying clothes.
Another change is in the way of shopping. In the past, people had to go to the shops to buy things. They spent a lot of time walking around the shops to find what they wanted. Sometimes, they might not be able to find the things they needed.
But now, online shopping has become very popular. We can buy almost everything we need on the Internet. We just need to search for the items, compare the prices, and then place an order. The goods will be delivered to our homes. It saves us a lot of time and energy.
What was the problem with washing clothes in the past
A. It was too expensive. B. It was difficult to find detergent.
C. It was tiring and took a long time. D. The clothes couldn't be washed clean.
How do washing machines help us
A. They make the clothes more beautiful.
B. They wash clothes quickly and cleanly.
C. They can choose the right detergent for us.
D. They can dry the clothes automatically.
What was shopping like in the past
A. People could buy things at any time.
B. It was easy to find what people wanted.
C. People had to go to the shops in person.
D. Online shopping was already popular.
What is the advantage of online shopping
A. We can get the goods immediately.
B. The prices are always the lowest.
C. We can buy things from home.
D. There are no delivery fees.
What is the main idea of the passage
A. The development of technology. B. The changes in daily life.
C. The history of washing machines. D. The popularity of online shopping.
(C)
The world is changing fast. In the past few decades, there have been great changes in people's lives. One of the biggest changes is in communication.
In the past, people used to write letters to keep in touch with their friends and relatives. It usually took several days or even weeks for the letters to arrive. Then, the telephone was invented. It made communication easier, but it was still expensive to make long - distance calls.
With the development of the Internet, communication has changed completely. We can send emails instantly. We can also chat with others online, see their faces through video calls, and share pictures and videos. Social media platforms like Facebook, WeChat, and Instagram have made it possible for us to connect with people all over the world.
Another big change is in transportation. In the past, people mainly traveled by horse - drawn carriages, bicycles, or on foot. It took a long time to travel long distances. Now, we have high - speed trains, planes, and cars. We can travel thousands of kilometers in a few hours.
These changes have made our lives more convenient and interesting. However, they also bring some problems. For example, the Internet has made people more isolated. People spend more time on their mobile phones and less time communicating with each other face - to - face. And too many cars on the road cause traffic jams and air pollution.
How did people communicate in the past
A. By writing letters. B. By making phone calls.
C. By sending emails. D. By using social media.
What was the problem with making phone calls in the past
A. It was difficult to use the phone. B. The sound quality was poor.
C. It was expensive for long - distance calls.
D. There were not enough phone lines.
What can we do with the Internet
A. Only send emails. B. Chat with others and see their faces.
C. Only share pictures and videos. D. Only connect with people in our country.
How has transportation changed
A. People still travel by horse - drawn carriages.
B. It takes longer to travel long distances.
C. We have more convenient transportation.
D. There are no traffic jams now.
What problems do the changes bring
A. People are more connected. B. People have more free time.
C. The Internet makes people more isolated. D. There is no air pollution.
五、语法纠错（每题5分，共20分）
下列句子中均有一处语法错误（时态误用或动词形式错误），请找出并改正。
I have joined the English club since last term.改正：_________________________
My brother has gone to Beijing three times.改正：_________________________
They lived in this city for 15 years, and then they moved to Shanghai.改正：_________________________
The film has started ten minutes ago.改正：_________________________
六、书面表达（15分）
请你以 “The Changes in My Hometown” 为题，写一篇英语短文，介绍你家乡的变化。
要点如下：
过去家乡的样子（房子、交通、人们的生活等）；
现在家乡的样子（房子、交通、人们的生活等）；
你对家乡变化的感受。
要求：
包含所有要点，可适当发挥；
语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯；
词数：80 - 120词。
Unit4 Then and now单元重难点测试答案解析
一、单项选择
答案：A
解析：“used to do sth.” 表示“过去常常做某事”，而“be used to doing sth.”表示“习惯于做某事”。句意为“我祖父过去住在农村，但现在住在城市”，故选A。
答案：C
解析：英语中“although”和“but”不能同时使用，句中已有“Although”，所以此处不填，故选C。
答案：A
解析：“with the development of...”是固定搭配，意为“随着……的发展”，故选A。
答案：A
解析：第一个空表示“过去常常独自生活”，用“used to”；第二个空表示“现在习惯于和孩子们一起生活”，“be used to doing sth.”，故选A。
答案：C
解析：“although”引导让步状语从句，不能和“but”连用，故选C。
答案：C
解析：“used to do sth.”表示过去的习惯，句意为“人们过去常常乘船旅行，但现在更喜欢坐飞机”，故选C。
答案：B
解析：“even though”表示“尽管”，引导让步状语从句，句意为“尽管交通拥挤，我们仍然准时到达了机场”，故选B。
答案：A
解析：“used to be”表示“过去是……”，句意为“十年前这座城市还是个小村庄”，故选A。
答案：B
解析：“used to do sth.”表示过去常常做某事，句意为“我妈妈过去常常早起给我们做早餐，但现在不需要了”，故选B。
答案：C
解析：A项“sets up”表示“建立”；B项“sets off”表示“出发”；C项“sets aside”表示“留出”；D项“sets down”表示“放下”。句意为“尽管她很忙，每天仍然留出一些时间锻炼”，故选C。
答案：B
解析：“used to do sth.”表示过去的习惯，句意为“他过去骑自行车上学，但现在经常乘地铁”，故选B。
答案：C
解析：“although”表示“尽管”，引导让步状语从句，句意为“尽管雨下得很大，农民们仍然在田里干活”，故选C。
答案：B
解析：“used to do sth.”表示过去的情况，句意为“我过去喜欢打篮球，但现在更喜欢踢足球”，故选B。
答案：A
解析：根据“tried”可知句子用一般过去时，句意为“尽管他尽了最大努力，但还是没能通过考试”，故选A。
答案：C
解析：第一个空“used to live”表示“过去住在”；第二个空“be used to living”表示“习惯于住在”，故选C。
二、用所给词的适当形式填空。
答案：write解析：“used to do sth.”表示“过去常常做某事”，所以填动词原形“write”。
答案：was解析：根据后半句“helped”可知句子用一般过去时，主语“he”是第三人称单数，所以填“was”。
答案：development解析：“with the development of...”是固定搭配，“develop”的名词形式是“development”。
答案：getting解析：“be used to doing sth.”表示“习惯于做某事”，所以填“getting”。
答案：traveled/travelled解析：“in the past”表示过去的时间，句子用一般过去时，“travel”的过去式是“traveled”或“travelled”。
答案：working/to work解析：“continue doing sth.”或“continue to do sth.”都表示“继续做某事”，所以填“working”或“to work”。
答案：speaking解析：“be afraid of doing sth.”表示“害怕做某事”，所以填“speaking”。
答案：Driven解析：此处用过去分词作状语，“drive”的过去分词是“Driven”，句首首字母大写。
答案：to study解析：“decide to do sth.”表示“决定做某事”，所以填“to study”。
答案：achieving解析：“give up doing sth.”表示“放弃做某事”，所以填“achieving”。
三、句型转换
答案：Did；use解析：一般过去时的一般疑问句，借助助动词“did”，动词“used”变回原形“use”。
答案：Although/Though解析：原句是转折关系，改为让步状语从句用“Although”或“Though”引导。
答案：What；do解析：对“build a new bridge”提问，用“what”，“decide to do sth.”，所以填“What；do”。
答案：didn't use解析：“used to”的否定形式是“didn't use to”。
答案：but解析：“although”引导的让步状语从句可以转换为“but”连接的并列句。
四、阅读理解
（A）
答案：C解析：根据文中“Communication was mainly by writing letters”可知过去主要通过写信交流，故选C。
答案：C解析：文中提到“High - speed trains, planes and cars have made traveling faster and more convenient”，故选C。
答案：B解析：文中指出“the environment is getting worse because of more cars and factories”，故选B。
答案：C解析：根据“We should try our best to make good use of these changes and solve the problems”可知选C。
答案：C解析：文中提到“The improvement in medical care has made people healthier and live longer”，所以C项错误，故选C。
（B）
答案：C解析：文中说“In the past, people had to wash their clothes by hand. It was a very tiring job... It usually took a long time to dry the clothes”，故选C。
答案：B解析：根据“The machine will do all the work for us. It can wash clothes quickly and cleanly”可知选B。
答案：C解析：文中提到“In the past, people had to go to the shops to buy things”，故选C。
答案：C解析：根据“We can buy almost everything we need on the Internet... The goods will be delivered to our homes”可知网上购物可以在家买东西，故选C。
答案：B解析：文章主要讲述了洗衣方式和购物方式的变化，即日常生活的变化，故选B。
（C）
答案：A解析：文中提到“In the past, people used to write letters to keep in touch with their friends and relatives”，故选A。
答案：C解析：根据“it was still expensive to make long - distance calls”可知过去长途电话很贵，故选C。
答案：B解析：文中说“We can also chat with others online, see their faces through video calls”，故选B。
答案：C解析：文中提到“Now, we have high - speed trains, planes, and cars. We can travel thousands of kilometers in a few hours”，说明交通更便捷了，故选C。
答案：C解析：根据“the Internet has made people more isolated”可知选C。
五、语法纠错
答案：I have been in the English club since last term.解析：“join”是短暂性动词，不能和“since last term”这样的时间段连用，应改为延续性动词短语“be in”。
答案：My brother has been to Beijing three times.解析：“has gone to”表示“去了某地还没回来”；“has been to”表示“去过某地”，此处表示去过三次，所以用“has been to”。
答案：They had lived in this city for 15 years, and then they moved to Shanghai.解析：“lived in this city for 15 years”发生在“moved to Shanghai”之前，是过去的过去，用过去完成时“had lived”。
答案：The film started ten minutes ago. 或 The film has been on for ten minutes.解析：“ten minutes ago”是一般过去时的标志，“start”是短暂性动词，不能和“has started”连用；若用现在完成时，需改为延续性动词“be on”。
六、书面表达（范文）
The Changes in My Hometown
In the past, my hometown was very small. People lived in old, low houses. There were few cars, and people usually went out on foot or by bike. Life was simple, and people had little entertainment.
But now, great changes have taken place. Many tall buildings have been built. Wide roads are full of different cars. People can take buses or drive their own cars to go anywhere easily. People's lives are better. They have more kinds of entertainment, such as watching movies and traveling.
I feel happy about these changes. My hometown is becoming more beautiful and modern. I love my hometown.
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