2024-2025学年人教版八年级英语下册课前小测（Unit 1-Unit 8）

该初中英语学习任务单聚焦人教版八年级下册8个单元核心主题，涵盖Time to Relax、Stay Healthy等话题，通过课内单词填空、语法选择、教材原句挖空及课文挖空题，构建从词汇积累、语法应用到语篇理解的递进式预习支架。 资料亮点在于紧扣教材内容强化语言能力，如跨文化单元融入礼仪习俗培养文化意识，课文挖空题通过语境还原提升思维品质。习题设计兼顾基础与应用，助力学生高效预习，发展自主学习能力，为课堂学习奠定扎实基础。

2024版人教版八年级英语下册课前预习检测题 Unit 1 Time to Relax 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. She likes doing ____________ (书法) in her free time. 2. We plan to ____________ (滑雪) during the winter holiday. 3. He spent three years learning to ____________ (编写程序). 4. The artist uses colors to ____________ (表达) her feelings. 5. My brother is a ____________ (教练) at a sports center. 6. Don't be ____________ (害怕的) of making mistakes when learning English. 7. She tried her best to ____________ (克服) her shyness. 8. This ____________ (诗) was written by Li Bai. 9. He refused to ____________ (放弃) his dream even though it was difficult. 10. The ____________ (墨水) of this pen is black. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. I like to play the piano ____________ relax after school. A. for B. to C. with D. in 12. My parents told me ____________ too much time on computer games. A. not to spend B. to not spend C. don't spend D. not spend 13. The instructor encouraged us ____________ our best in the competition. A. try B. to try C. trying D. tried 14. I saw him ____________ basketball on the playground just now. A. play B. to play C. playing D. played 15. She decided ____________ a new hobby—painting. A. take up B. to take up C. taking up D. took up 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. I play the flute ____________ ____________. (教材P5) 17. She told me not to ____________ ____________ so easily. (教材P5) 18. When I started to do calligraphy, I spent hours ____________ single ____________. (教材P4) 19. I do it ____________ ____________ relax these days. (教材P95) 20. We should ____________ ____________ our fears and have fun! (教材P5) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "Hobbies That Are Good for You"） Luca Bruno likes to be creative in his free time. But he doesn't make art or write stories. Instead, this Italian teenager finds it fun to make mobile phone apps. He thinks that apps can be a great way to ____________ people. He started programming when he was ten, after he read about famous businessmen who started out as ____________. His latest app allows people around the world to find ____________ ____________ for learning Italian. They can learn Italian and make friends at the same time! "It gives me such a sense of ____________ to see people using the app," says Luca. "I believe I'm helping people around the world to learn Italian!" Some people prefer not to make things. They prefer to ____________ them! In India, Maya Badal doesn't collect coins or stamps. Instead, this teenage girl collects ____________! "I know some people think postcards are rather old-fashioned, but I think they're a good way to learn about different ____________," Maya says. "I think it's interesting to see the beautiful buildings and landscapes in foreign countries." Maya's first postcard shows the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. Her dad sent it to her when she was five, and she liked it so much that she put it up on her bedroom ____________! Now there are over one hundred postcards from thirty-two countries on Maya's walls. She ____________ ____________ travelling to these places in the future! Unit 2 Stay Healthy 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. He has a ____________ (喉咙痛) because he talked too much. 2. My stomach ____________ (痛) after eating too much ice cream. 3. She went to see the ____________ (牙医) because of a terrible toothache. 4. The nurse ____________ (按) down on his nose to stop the bleeding. 5. He has a high ____________ (发烧) and needs to rest at home. 6. Be careful with the knife, or you may ____________ (割伤) yourself. 7. The ____________ (X光) shows that his arm is not broken. 8. We should ____________ (避免) eating too much sweet food. 9. The ____________ (病毒) spreads easily in cold weather. 10. She suffered from a ____________ (咳嗽) for a week. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. You ____________ see a doctor if you have a bad cold. A. should B. could C. would D. might 12. He hurt ____________ when he fell off his bike. A. him B. his C. himself D. he 13. ____________ I finish my homework, I can watch TV for 30 minutes. A. Before B. After C. Until D. While 14. You ____________ not smoke in public places. It's unhealthy. A. should B. shouldn't C. could D. couldn't 15. They ____________ be tired after working for ten hours. A. can B. should C. must D. might 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. What's wrong? I ___________ __________ much last night. Now my stomach aches. (教材P15) 17. You should see the dentist and ____________ ____________ X-ray. (教材P15) 18. If we are not careful, we can easily ____________ ____________. (教材P15) 19. It stops us from ____________ the flu ____________ to others easily. (教材P14) 20. You could eat some ____________ food for now. (教材P15) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "A Cooking Accident"） James lived in the city with his friend Allen. It was their first time living away from their families, and they enjoyed learning how to do many things ____________. One Saturday, James decided to make fried chicken. First, he poured ____________ into a pan. Then he turned on the stove and left the oil to heat while he prepared the chicken. Just then, he heard the front door open, followed by the sound of Allen singing. "Guess what," Allen called out happily. "We won!" "No way!" James followed him into the living room. He wanted to hear all about the football game! Suddenly, Allen stopped talking and looked up. "Hey, do you ____________ something burning?" "Oh no!" They both rushed back into the kitchen. The pan was on ____________! Large flames were jumping into the air. In a panic, James turned off the stove at once. But he was so close to the pan that a flame jumped onto his ____________. James cried out and threw himself to the floor. He put out the fire by ____________ on the ground, but the pan was still burning! "Get water, quick!" he shouted. Allen was about to do so when he stopped short. Thanks to the first aid and ____________ classes he took at school, he knew that water could make oil fires much worse! Instead, he ran to the living room to get the fire ____________. In seconds, the fire in the burning pan was put out. "Are you OK?" Allen asked his friend. "I think so," James said. It was lucky that his shirt wasn't too thin! His arm was red, but it didn't hurt very much. "Maybe we should ____________ ____________ tonight," James said as he ran cool water over his arm. Unit 3 Growing Up 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. She felt ____________ (沮丧的) because she failed the exam. 2. Living alone made her feel ____________ (孤独的). 3. He was ____________ (震惊的) by the sudden bad news. 4. We need to learn how to ____________ (处理) with our emotions. 5. Her parents have high ____________ (标准) for her. 6. Too much ____________ (压力) is bad for teenagers' health. 7. He said some ____________ (伤感情的) words to his best friend. 8. She is ____________ (骄傲的) of her brother's achievements. 9. You should ____________ (原谅) him for his mistake. 10. The ____________ (决定) he made changed his life. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. ____________ he is young, he is very independent. A. Although B. Until C. So that D. If 12. I won't leave ____________ you come back. A. although B. until C. so that D. unless 13. She studies hard ____________ she can get good grades. A. although B. until C. so that D. if 14. ____________ you feel sad, you can talk to your parents. A. Although B. Until C. So that D. If 15. He didn't go to school ____________ he was ill. A. because B. until C. so that D. although 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. Although you argued, you are still very ____________ ____________. (教材P25) 17. You won't know how he feels ____________ you ____________ to him. (教材P25) 18. You can write to your parents ___________ ___________ they'll know how you feel. (教材P25) 19. If you did or said something wrong, you ____________ ____________ sorry. (教材P25) 20. My parents often ____________ me ____________ my cousin. (教材P24) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "You Can't Win Them All"） When the bell rang, Matt entered the classroom with a ____________ ____________. "Hey, Matt" his best friend Tom greeted him. He and Tom were in the school's basketball team. "Why the long face? Are you still feeling ____________ about Saturday night's game?" Tom asked. "Of course I am," Matt said quietly. He didn't dare to look at Tom as he spoke. "I'm really sorry about ____________ everybody down. The other team got those points because of me." "Don't be too ____________ on yourself!" Tom said. "Although you pushed their player, it was just an accident. Everyone knows that!" Tom was a good friend. But Matt knew the ____________ didn't share Tom's opinion. When the referee saw Matt push another player, he gave the other team two free throws. Matt was as ____________ as anyone when the accident happened, but it was too late. He couldn't take it back. "I guess we have to respect his ____________," Matt said after a while. "But we had a good chance to win until I made that mistake. Why wasn't I more careful? I could just ____________ myself! I really could." "Listen, Matt," said Tom, "try to look on the ____________ side. The other team is the best in our area, but our scores were really close. I'm ____________ of us, and I know our coach and everyone else in our school are as well." Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest ____________ (奇观) of the world. 2. The ____________ (深度) of the Mariana Trench is amazing. 3. We should ____________ (保护) our natural environment. 4. The Nile River is important for ancient ____________ (文明). 5. The ____________ (表面) of the Dead Sea is below sea level. 6. Many ____________ (攀登者) risk their lives to climb high mountains. 7. The Sahara Desert is the largest ____________ (热的) desert in the world. 8. This river is ____________ (长) than that one. 9. There are many ____________ (不寻常的) animals in the deep sea. 10. The Great Barrier Reef is an ____________ (水下的) wonder. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. Which is ____________ mountain in the world? A. higher B. the highest C. high D. more higher 12. The Yangtze River is ____________ than the Yellow River. A. long B. longer C. the longest D. more long 13. This lake is ____________ than any other lake in the country. A. deep B. deeper C. the deepest D. more deep 14. The Sahara Desert is ____________ desert on earth. A. big B. bigger C. the biggest D. biggest 15. Deep-sea animals are much ____________ than we think. A. unusual B. more unusual C. most unusual D. the most unusual 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. Mount Qomolangma is still growing ____________. (教材P34) 17. The Yangtze River travels the ____________ in China. (教材P34) 18. Some blind animals can "see" as ____________ as others. (教材P33) 19. It is about 9,000,000 ____________ ____________ in size. (教材P32) 20. We should protect rivers by all ____________. (教材P34) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "Reaching New Heights"） To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they ____________ the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high ____________, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "____________ Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea ____________. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his ____________. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do ____________. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to ____________ its height—8,848.86 metres. Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still ____________ their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ____________ cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply "because it's there"! Unit 5 Nature's Temper 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. A strong ____________ (台风) hit the coastal city last night. 2. The ____________ (地震) destroyed many houses in the village. 3. We need to ____________ (警告) people of the coming snowstorm. 4. The ____________ (洪水) flooded the streets after heavy rain. 5. A ____________ (海啸) can be caused by underwater earthquakes. 6. He was ____________ (震惊的) when he saw the wildfire. 7. We should store enough ____________ (物资) for emergencies. 8. The ____________ (龙卷风) is a kind of dangerous natural disaster. 9. Many people were ____________ (受伤) in the landslide. 10. The ____________ (旱灾) lasted for three months. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. What ____________ you ____________ when the typhoon hit? A. are; doing B. were; doing C. did; do D. do; do 12. While we ____________ home, it started to rain heavily. A. drive B. drove C. were driving D. are driving 13. He ____________ his homework when the power went out. A. does B. did C. is doing D. was doing 14. ____________ I was reading, my mother was cooking dinner. A. When B. While C. As soon as D. Until 15. They ____________ TV when the earthquake started. A. watch B. watched C. were watching D. are watching 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. What were you doing while it was ____________ heavily? (教材P45) 17. My children and I were ____________ together when the typhoon hit. (教材P45) 18. We were driving home when the strong ____________ started. (教材P45) 19. It was raining hard ____________ we were driving back. (教材P45) 20. Tilly Smith saved many lives by ____________ the tsunami. (教材P46) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "How One Girl Saved Many Lives"） On 26 December 2004, Tilly Smith, a 10-year-old English schoolgirl, and her family were on holiday in Phuket, Thailand. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather that morning. Some people were ____________ in the sea, and some were relaxing on the beach. But while Tilly was walking along the beach with her family, she noticed something ____________. Thick white froth was forming on top of the waves. Next, she saw that the waves were coming in instead of going out. Just then, she remembered something important. Two weeks before, her geography teacher had explained that earthquakes under the sea could create dangerous waves called ____________! "I know what's going to happen! There's going to be a big wave," Tilly cried. Unfortunately, her family didn't believe her and wanted to continue their walk. However, Tilly refused to take a single step further. Finally, her mother decided to continue the walk alone, and the rest of her family returned to the ____________. Back at the hotel, Tilly's father told a ____________ guard about the tsunami. The security guard was shocked. He knew about the huge earthquake in nearby Indonesia. It meant that a tsunami was possible! He jumped into action right away and rushed to get people off the beach. Everyone began to ____________. People were screaming and running as fast as they could when they saw a huge wall of water coming from the sea. Tilly was right! Her mother was one of the last people on the beach, but thankfully, her family made it to ____________ just as the water hit the hotel. The 2004 tsunami caused over 200,000 deaths, but no one on the beach died that day. This true story shows how a single ____________ could mean the difference between life and death. Thanks to her ____________ and quick thinking, one schoolgirl was able to save over 100 lives. Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. People in Japan usually ____________ (鞠躬) when they meet. 2. It's ____________ (粗鲁的) to point at others with your finger. 3. We should respect different ____________ (习俗) around the world. 4. She felt ____________ (尴尬的) because she didn't know the local manners. 5. In France, people ____________ (亲吻) cheeks to greet friends. 6. The ____________ (正式的) greeting in this company is a handshake. 7. You should ____________ (交流) politely with people from different cultures. 8. The rules are ____________ (令人困惑的) for new comers. 9. He gave a small ____________ (礼物) to the host when he visited. 10. It's ____________ (不恰当的) to wear shorts to a formal party. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. The movie was ____________ interesting ____________ I watched it twice. A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. enough; to 12. You can't go out ____________ you finish your homework. A. if B. unless C. because D. so that 13. He called me ____________ he arrived in Beijing. A. as soon as B. unless C. so that D. although 14. The task is ____________ difficult ____________ no one can finish it on time. A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. enough; to 15. You can use his computer ____________ he agrees. A. if B. unless C. because D. so that 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. That's so formal ____________ we don't do it these days. (教材P55) 17. Bring a small gift, but don't bring food ____________ the host asks you to. (教材P54) 18. In Japan, we bow as ____________ as we meet a teacher. (教材P55) 19. People in India press their ____________ together and say "Namaste". (教材P53) 20. When in Rome, do as the ____________ do. (教材P60) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "Nancy's email about party manners in France"） Hi Diana, It's so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little ____________ at first, but I'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some ____________ with you. First, you shouldn't arrive early to a party. It's normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause ____________. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that's the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so ____________ to see me! He was still getting everything ready. Second, it's important to bring a ____________ when you visit someone. When I attended my friend's party, I didn't bring anything. It wasn't his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so ____________! Third, you should always try to dress for the ____________. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt ____________! Fourth, it's best not to ask ____________ questions unless you know the person quite well. Many French people are quite private. They don't like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation ____________. Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It's very important in their culture. I found that even a simple "merci" goes a long way! You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Unit 7 A Good Read 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. I have ____________ (已经) finished reading this novel. 2. This ____________ (科幻) book is very popular among teenagers. 3. She has ____________ (从未) been to the UK before. 4. The main ____________ (角色) in the story is a brave girl. 5. He has ____________ (刚刚) borrowed a book from the library. 6. Reading can ____________ (提升) our knowledge. 7. Have you ____________ (曾经) read the book "Oliver Twist"? 8. Can you write a ____________ (总结) of this story? 9. The ____________ (作家) of this book is Mo Yan. 10. Don't ____________ (怀疑) your ability to finish the task. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. ____________ you ever read a historical novel? A. Do B. Did C. Have D. Are 12. She ____________ the book three times so far. A. reads B. read C. has read D. will read 13. I ____________ not finished my homework yet. A. have B. has C. do D. did 14. He ____________ just arrived in New York. A. has B. have C. did D. does 15. ____________ you chosen a book for your report? A. Do B. Did C. Have D. Are 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. Have you ____________ on a book for your report? (教材P65) 17. I've ____________ finished Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. (教材P64) 18. She hasn't read the book ____________, but she's already borrowed it. (教材P65) 19. I've ____________ heard of The Little Prince. What's it about? (教材P65) 20. This story is about growing up. I find it ____________. (教材P64) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "The Secret Garden"） In this story, Mary Lennox, a spoiled and ____________ 10-year-old girl goes to live with her uncle, Mr Craven, after her parents pass away. Her uncle has a huge house, but he is seldom there. Mary spends a lot of time alone and ____________. At night she often hears crying coming from somewhere. One day, Mary hears about a beautiful garden. It belonged to her uncle's wife. After she died, the garden became a painful ____________ for him, so he locked it up. No one has seen it for ten years. One morning, Mary finds an old ____________. When it unlocks a half-hidden door, she discovers the secret garden inside! Unfortunately, nobody has taken care of the plants, and therefore, much of it is in a bad ____________. Later, Mary tells her secret to a new friend, Dickon. The young boy knows a lot about gardening, and they work together to make the garden ____________ again. One night, Mary hears someone crying again and discovers Colin, her cousin. He is unhappy and ____________ because he has lived alone in a hidden room since his mother's death. He has not walked for years because he thinks he has an ____________. Mary and Dickon tell him stories about the garden and take him secretly to see it. Over time, Colin grows stronger. The fresh air and beautiful garden are good for him, and he ____________ that he is not ill when he gets to his feet for the first time in years! The three friends spend time together in the garden and grow happier day by day. In the end, Mary's uncle returns home. To his great surprise, he sees Colin walking and running, and he discovers that the secret garden has become as ____________ and beautiful as it ever was! Unit 8 Making a Difference 一、课内单词填空（每空1分，共10分） 1. She has been a ____________ (志愿者) at the animal shelter for two years. 2. We should ____________ (捐赠) our old clothes to the poor. 3. He ____________ (报名) with a charity organization last week. 4. This ____________ (组织) helps people in need. 5. Volunteering can ____________ (有影响) to people's lives. 6. They ____________ (清理) the park every weekend. 7. The hospital ____________ (提供) free medical care for the poor. 8. We should care for the ____________ ( elderly) in the community. 9. He collected ____________ (捐赠物) for the homeless. 10. The ____________ (价值) of helping others is great. 二、单元语法选择题（每题2分，共10分） 11. How long ____________ you been a volunteer? A. have B. has C. do D. did 12. She ____________ a volunteer since last August. A. is B. was C. has been D. will be 13. He ____________ in this organization for five years. A. works B. worked C. has worked D. will work 14. ____________ you ever volunteered in a nursing home? A. Do B. Did C. Have D. Are 15. They ____________ together as volunteers since 2023. A. work B. worked C. have worked D. are working 三、教材原句挖空填写（每空1分，共10分） 16. I've been a volunteer ____________ last year. (教材P74) 17. How long have you ____________ a volunteer? (教材P72) 18. She has ____________ at the art museum for two weeks. (教材P72) 19. Volunteering makes a ____________ to people's lives. (教材P71) 20. The essence of life is to ____________ others and to do good. (教材P80) 四、课文挖空题（每空1分，共10分） （选自Section B Reading "A speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer"） Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own ____________. Back in 2008, I was hiking in the mountains with some friends when one of them fell and got a bad head ____________. We had to find help quickly, so we called an emergency number. It was already dark, and we couldn't even see where we were. After some time, we heard dogs barking and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so ____________ that they found us! I've never forgotten that day. Since then, I've wanted to help others too. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I've been a volunteer ever since. We've been to schools and other _________ to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst. We've also rescued people during emergencies. We've provided medical ____________ and searched for missing people after natural disasters, like the 2013 earthquake in Ya'an and the typhoon in the Philippines in the same year. In 2023, we even helped in places as far away as Türkiye! Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving ____________. It has also helped me understand the power of ____________ because it's the key to successful rescues. Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the ____________ of every life. The work is difficult. It's voluntary, so we aren't paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our ____________ has always been to save as many people as we can. I'm just an ordinary person, but I'll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. To the people we've saved and their loved ones, I know we're their heroes. And that makes everything we do ____________ it. We want to do even more, but we can't do it all alone. Will you join us as a volunteer? Together we can make a difference! 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024版人教版八年级英语下册课前预习检测题 （含答案+课文挖空原文对照） Unit 1 Time to Relax（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.calligraphy 2. ski 3. program 4. express 5. instructor 6. scared 7. get over 8. poem 9. give up 10. ink 二、单元语法选择题 1.B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.to relax 2. give up 3. practising; strokes 4. to relax 5. get over 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） Luca Bruno likes to be creative in his free time. But he doesn't make art or write stories. Instead, this Italian teenager finds it fun to make mobile phone apps. He thinks that apps can be a great way to help people. He started programming when he was ten, after he read about famous businessmen who started out as programmers. His latest app allows people around the world to find study partners for learning Italian. They can learn Italian and make friends at the same time! "It gives me such a sense of achievement to see people using the app," says Luca. "I believe I'm helping people around the world to learn Italian!" Some people prefer not to make things. They prefer to collect them! In India, Maya Badal doesn't collect coins or stamps. Instead, this teenage girl collects postcards! "I know some people think postcards are rather old-fashioned, but I think they're a good way to learn about different places," Maya says. "I think it's interesting to see the beautiful buildings and landscapes in foreign countries." Maya's first postcard shows the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. Her dad sent it to her when she was five, and she liked it so much that she put it up on her bedroom wall! Now there are over one hundred postcards from thirty-two countries on Maya's walls. She dreams of travelling to these places in the future! Unit 2 Stay Healthy（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.sore throat 2. hurts 3. dentist 4. pressed 5. fever 6. cut 7. X-ray 8. avoid 9. virus 10. cough 二、单元语法选择题 1.A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.ate too much 2. get an 3. hurt ourselves 4. passing; on 5. soft 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） James lived in the city with his friend Allen. It was their first time living away from their families, and they enjoyed learning how to do many things themselves. One Saturday, James decided to make fried chicken. First, he poured oil into a pan. Then he turned on the stove and left the oil to heat while he prepared the chicken. Just then, he heard the front door open, followed by the sound of Allen singing. "Guess what," Allen called out happily. "We won!" "No way!" James followed him into the living room. He wanted to hear all about the football game! Suddenly, Allen stopped talking and looked up. "Hey, do you smell something burning?" "Oh no!" They both rushed back into the kitchen. The pan was on fire! Large flames were jumping into the air. In a panic, James turned off the stove at once. But he was so close to the pan that a flame jumped onto his shirt. James cried out and threw himself to the floor. He put out the fire by rolling on the ground, but the pan was still burning! "Get water, quick!" he shouted. Allen was about to do so when he stopped short. Thanks to the first aid and safety classes he took at school, he knew that water could make oil fires much worse! Instead, he ran to the living room to get the fire extinguisher. In seconds, the fire in the burning pan was put out. "Are you OK?" Allen asked his friend. "I think so," James said. It was lucky that his shirt wasn't too thin! His arm was red, but it didn't hurt very much. "Maybe we should eat out tonight," James said as he ran cool water over his arm. Unit 3 Growing Up（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.upset 2. lonely 3. shocked 4. deal with 5. standards 6. stress 7. hurtful 8. proud 9. forgive 10. decision 二、单元语法选择题 1.A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.close friends 2. until; talk 3. so that 4. should say 5. compare; with 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） When the bell rang, Matt entered the classroom with a heavy heart. "Hey, Matt" his best friend Tom greeted him. He and Tom were in the school's basketball team. "Why the long face? Are you still feeling blue about Saturday night's game?" Tom asked. "Of course I am," Matt said quietly. He didn't dare to look at Tom as he spoke. "I'm really sorry about letting everybody down. The other team got those points because of me." "Don't be too hard on yourself!" Tom said. "Although you pushed their player, it was just an accident. Everyone knows that!" Tom was a good friend. But Matt knew the referee didn't share Tom's opinion. When the referee saw Matt push another player, he gave the other team two free throws. Matt was as shocked as anyone when the accident happened, but it was too late. He couldn't take it back. "I guess we have to respect his decision," Matt said after a while. "But we had a good chance to win until I made that mistake. Why wasn't I more careful? I could just kick myself! I really could." "Listen, Matt," said Tom, "try to look on the bright side. The other team is the best in our area, but our scores were really close. I'm proud of us, and I know our coach and everyone else in our school are as well." Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.wonders 2. depth 3. protect 4. civilizations 5. surface 6. climbers 7. hot 8. longer 9. unusual 10. underwater 二、单元语法选择题 1.B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.taller 2. farthest 3. well 4. square kilometres 5. means 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply "because it's there"! Unit 5 Nature's Temper（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.typhoon 2. earthquake 3. warn 4. flood 5. tsunami 6. shocked 7. supplies 8. tornado 9. injured 10. drought 二、单元语法选择题 1.B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.snowing 2. reading 3. winds 4. while 5. predicting 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） On 26 December 2004, Tilly Smith, a 10-year-old English schoolgirl, and her family were on holiday in Phuket, Thailand. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather that morning. Some people were swimming in the sea, and some were relaxing on the beach. But while Tilly was walking along the beach with her family, she noticed something strange. Thick white froth was forming on top of the waves. Next, she saw that the waves were coming in instead of going out. Just then, she remembered something important. Two weeks before, her geography teacher had explained that earthquakes under the sea could create dangerous waves called tsunamis! "I know what's going to happen! There's going to be a big wave," Tilly cried. Unfortunately, her family didn't believe her and wanted to continue their walk. However, Tilly refused to take a single step further. Finally, her mother decided to continue the walk alone, and the rest of her family returned to the hotel. Back at the hotel, Tilly's father told a security guard about the tsunami. The security guard was shocked. He knew about the huge earthquake in nearby Indonesia. It meant that a tsunami was possible! He jumped into action right away and rushed to get people off the beach. Everyone began to panic. People were screaming and running as fast as they could when they saw a huge wall of water coming from the sea. Tilly was right! Her mother was one of the last people on the beach, but thankfully, her family made it to safety just as the water hit the hotel. The 2004 tsunami caused over 200,000 deaths, but no one on the beach died that day. This true story shows how a single lesson could mean the difference between life and death. Thanks to her knowledge and quick thinking, one schoolgirl was able to save over 100 lives. Unit 6 Crossing Cultures（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.bow 2. rude 3. customs 4. embarrassed 5. kiss 6. formal 7. communicate 8. confusing 9. gift 10. improper 二、单元语法选择题 1.A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.that 2. unless 3. soon 4. palms 5. Romans 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） Hi Diana, It's so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips with you. First, you shouldn't arrive early to a party. It's normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that's the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready. Second, it's important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend's party, I didn't bring anything. It wasn't his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed! Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly! Fourth, it's best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person quite well. Many French people are quite private. They don't like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It's very important in their culture. I found that even a simple "merci" goes a long way! You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Unit 7 A Good Read（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.already 2. science fiction 3. never 4. character 5. just 6. improve 7. ever 8. summary 9. writer 10. doubt 二、单元语法选择题 1.C 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. C 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.decided 2. just 3. yet 4. never 5. interesting 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） In this story, Mary Lennox, a spoiled and selfish 10-year-old girl goes to live with her uncle, Mr Craven, after her parents pass away. Her uncle has a huge house, but he is seldom there. Mary spends a lot of time alone and bored. At night she often hears crying coming from somewhere. One day, Mary hears about a beautiful garden. It belonged to her uncle's wife. After she died, the garden became a painful memory for him, so he locked it up. No one has seen it for ten years. One morning, Mary finds an old key. When it unlocks a half-hidden door, she discovers the secret garden inside! Unfortunately, nobody has taken care of the plants, and therefore, much of it is in a bad state. Later, Mary tells her secret to a new friend, Dickon. The young boy knows a lot about gardening, and they work together to make the garden beautiful again. One night, Mary hears someone crying again and discovers Colin, her cousin. He is unhappy and weak because he has lived alone in a hidden room since his mother's death. He has not walked for years because he thinks he has an illness. Mary and Dickon tell him stories about the garden and take him secretly to see it. Over time, Colin grows stronger. The fresh air and beautiful garden are good for him, and he proves that he is not ill when he gets to his feet for the first time in years! The three friends spend time together in the garden and grow happier day by day. In the end, Mary's uncle returns home. To his great surprise, he sees Colin walking and running, and he discovers that the secret garden has become as alive and beautiful as it ever was! Unit 8 Making a Difference（答案） 一、课内单词填空 1.volunteer 2. donate 3. signed up 4. organization 5. make a difference 6. clean up 7. provides 8. elderly 9. donations 10. value 二、单元语法选择题 1.A 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C 三、教材原句挖空填写 1.since 2. been 3. volunteered 4. difference 5. serve 四、课文挖空题（原文对照） Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story. Back in 2008, I was hiking in the mountains with some friends when one of them fell and got a bad head injury. We had to find help quickly, so we called an emergency number. It was already dark, and we couldn't even see where we were. After some time, we heard dogs barking and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so thankful that they found us! I've never forgotten that day. Since then, I've wanted to help others too. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I've been a volunteer ever since. We've been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst. We've also rescued people during emergencies. We've provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters, like the 2013 earthquake in Ya'an and the typhoon in the Philippines in the same year. In 2023, we even helped in places as far away as Türkiye! Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. It has also helped me understand the power of teamwork because it's the key to successful rescues. Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the value of every life. The work is difficult. It's voluntary, so we aren't paid. We often go without food or sleep. But our goal has always been to save as many people as we can. I'm just an ordinary person, but I'll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. To the people we've saved and their loved ones, I know we're their heroes. And that makes everything we do worth it. We want to do even more, but we can't do it all alone. Will you join us as a volunteer? Together we can make a difference! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $