四、根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Located in Yunnan, China, Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area is one of the world's most famous natural wonders. It is 1. most amazing karst (喀斯特) landscape in China. This amazing place was made from limestone (石灰岩) that was shaped by nature over millions of years.
2. explore its depths, you must walk through many strange and tall rocks that look like a forest made of stones! It also covers 3. area of about 350 square kilometres. This large area is home to a great number of special plants and animals! It's not easy for living things to live there because the ground is rocky, 4. life finds a way. Hundreds of plants and animals can still be found in this stone world.
The local people have many interesting stories about these rocks. Today, Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area still attracts many curious travellers 5. all over the world. They come to see this great natural treasure and take wonderful photos.

1. the 2. To 3. an 4. but 5. from

【解析】
1. 此处后接形容词最高级most amazing，形容词最高级前需加定冠词the，故填the。
2. 此处表示“为了探索它的深处”，用动词不定式To引导目的状语，故填To。
3. “cover an area of...”是固定搭配，意为“占地面积……”，且area以元音音素开头，故填an。
4. 前句提到生物在那里生存不易，后句说生命找到了生存的办法，前后为转折关系，故填but。
5. “from all over the world”是固定短语，意为“来自世界各地”，故填from。
【答案】
1. the 2. To 3. an 4. but 5. from
【知识点】
形容词最高级用法、动词不定式表目的、固定短语运用
【点评】
本文介绍了昆明石林风景区的相关情况，考查了冠词、介词、连词等的用法，需结合语境和固定搭配作答，检验学生对英语基础知识的综合运用能力。
【难度系数】
0.7

五、假如你是星光中学八年级学生李华，你上周加入了学校的自然社团，该社团计划近期举办一场以“自然资源——我们的珍宝”为主题的活动。请你根据以下图示和写作要求，以“My Favourite Natural Wonder”为题，选择一处你比较熟悉的自然奇观，用英语写一篇短文，为此次活动做准备。

写作要求：
1. 短文应包含以上所有提示信息，可适当发挥；
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名、地名等信息；
3. 90 词左右（文中已给出部分不计入总词数）。
My Favourite Natural Wonder
My name is Li Hua. As a member of the school nature club, I'm excited to share my favourite natural wonder — with you.

单元话题写作
五、One possible version:
My Favourite Natural Wonder
My name is Li Hua. As a member of the school nature club, I'm excited to share my favourite natural wonder — Jiuzhaigou Valley with you.
Located in Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a beautiful and magical place. You can see many clear and colourful lakes, green mountains, and lovely waterfalls there. It is famous for its excellent natural scenery. It is home to many rare plants, including bamboo loved by pandas and wildlife such as monkeys and deer. Its unique water views are quite amazing. The waterfalls pour down from high cliffs, creating amazing sounds and magic scenes.
Jiuzhaigou Valley is not only a natural wonder but also a precious gift from nature. Let's work together to protect it for future generations!

【解析】
写作需选定一处熟悉的自然奇观，围绕图示的名称、地理位置、规模、动植物、特色信息这五大要点展开，紧扣“自然资源——我们的珍宝”主题，补充合理内容，控制词数在要求范围内，语言规范通顺。
【答案】
One possible version:
My Favourite Natural Wonder
My name is Li Hua. As a member of the school nature club, I'm excited to share my favourite natural wonder — Jiuzhaigou Valley with you.
Located in Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a beautiful and magical place. You can see many clear and colourful lakes, green mountains, and lovely waterfalls there. It is famous for its excellent natural scenery. It is home to many rare plants, including bamboo loved by pandas and wildlife such as monkeys and deer. Its unique water views are quite amazing. The waterfalls pour down from high cliffs, creating amazing sounds and magic scenes.
Jiuzhaigou Valley is not only a natural wonder but also a precious gift from nature. Let's work together to protect it for future generations!
【知识点】
英语话题写作、自然景观描述
【点评】
范文结构清晰，完整覆盖所有提示要点，内容贴合活动主题，语言流畅自然，结尾的环保呼吁升华了文章主旨。
【难度系数】
0.6