Unit 2 阅读训练-2024-2025学年人教版八年级英语下学期

Unit 2 I’ll help to clean up the city parks. 阅读训练 One sunny morning, Mr. Wilson, a blind man, walked down Maple Street with his golden guide dog, Buddy. Buddy wore a special harness（导盲鞍）with a handle for Mr. Wilson to hold. They moved slowly, listening to the sounds of birds and cars passing by. Buddy always stopped at corners to check for danger. "Good boy, Buddy," Mr. Wilson said, patting the dog’s head. They were going to the grocery store to buy bread and milk. Suddenly, Buddy froze. A car had stopped in the middle of the sidewalk! Mr. Wilson couldn’t see it, but Buddy gently pulled him to the side, avoiding the obstacle（障碍物）. At the store, the cashier, Mrs. Lee, greeted them. "Hello, Mr. Wilson! Buddy looks extra happy today!" Mr. Wilson smiled. "He’s my hero." After paying, they headed home. On the way back, dark clouds appeared. Rain started pouring. Mr. Wilson’s cane（拐杖）slipped on the wet ground. Buddy quickly stood in front of him, blocking his path. A tree branch had fallen ahead! Mr. Wilson felt the branch with his foot. "You saved me again, Buddy!" He hugged his loyal friend tightly. When they arrived home, Mr. Wilson gave Buddy a treat. "Best team ever," he whispered. Buddy wagged his tail, agreeing. 1. What was Buddy’s job? A. To play fetch B. To guide Mr. Wilson safely C. To scare away strangers 2. Why did Buddy stop at corners? A. To rest B. To check for danger C. To bark at cars 3. What problem did Buddy help avoid in the rain? A. A lost wallet B. A fallen tree branch C. A broken umbrella 4. How did Mr. Wilson probably feel about Buddy? A. Annoyed B. Grateful C. Bored 5. What is the main lesson of the story? A. Dogs need lots of treats B. Friendship and trust can overcome challenges C. Rainy days are dangerous Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B One snowy afternoon, Lei Feng, a young soldier in a green military uniform（军装）, was walking back to his army base. He noticed an old woman trembling（颤抖）at a bus stop. Her coat was thin, and she held a heavy basket of vegetables. "Grandma, let me help you!" Lei Feng said, smiling. He took the basket and learned she needed to walk three miles to her village. Without hesitation, he offered to carry the basket for her. The road was icy. Lei Feng walked carefully, supporting the woman. Along the way, he told her stories to make her laugh. Suddenly, the old woman’s shoe broke! Lei Feng quickly took off his own gloves, tore a piece of cloth from his bag, and tied it around her shoe to fix it. When they reached the village, the woman invited him inside for tea. "No, thank you. I must return to my duties," Lei Feng said. But before leaving, he secretly placed two coins（硬币）from his pocket into her empty rice jar. Days later, the woman told her neighbors about the kind soldier. When asked why he helped strangers, Lei Feng simply said, "Helping others is happiness." 1. What was Lei Feng’s job? A. A teacher B. A farmer C. A soldier 2. Why was the old woman trembling? A. She was scared B. She felt cold C. She was lost 3. Why did Lei Feng give coins to the woman? A. To pay for the vegetables B. To help her buy food C. To fix her shoe 4. What did Lei Feng do FIRST when he saw the woman? A. Told her stories B. Carried her basket C. Fixed her shoe 5. What is the story mainly about? A. The dangers of icy roads B. A soldier’s act of kindness C. Life in a small village Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B Volunteer Recruitment Ad: Join Our Community Heroes! Do you want to make the world a better place? Our community center is looking for friendly and responsible volunteers aged 12+ to join our team! No experience needed—just a kind heart and a willingness to help! What You’ll Do: · Clean & Green Project: Help plant flowers and pick up trash in the park every Saturday morning. · Elderly Support: Visit lonely seniors, read stories, or play board games with them. · Homework Help: Assist younger kids with math or English homework after school (training provided). We Need You If You: · Can volunteer at least 2 hours a week. · Enjoy working in a team. · Are patient and caring. Why Join? · Get a certificate（证书）for your hard work! · Make new friends and learn new skills. · Feel proud of helping others! How to Apply: Fill out a simple form at www.communityheroes.org by March 20th. Questions? Call Ms. Carter at 555-1234. Be a hero in someone’s life! 1. What is one task volunteers will do for the “Clean & Green Project”? A. Cook meals B. Plant flowers C. Teach music 2. Who can become a volunteer? A. Anyone under 10 B. People aged 12 or older C. Only adults 3. Why does the ad mention a “certificate”? A. To sell it for money B. To reward volunteers C. To decorate the office 4. What should volunteers do if they want to help kids with homework? A. Bring their own books B. Receive training first C. Work every day 5. What is the main purpose of this ad? A. To advertise a park B. To recruit helpers for the community C. To sell gardening tools Answers: BBBBB 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$