Unit 8 Making a Difference 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

新人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 8 Making a Difference 单元测试卷 测试时间：90分钟 总分：120分 1、 单项选择（每小题1分，共15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 ( ) 1. Every small act of kindness can ________ a big difference to people in need. A. make B. take C. do D. give ( ) 2. Many ________ spend their weekends helping the elderly clean their houses. A. volunteers B. teachers C. doctors D. drivers ( ) 3. We should ________ our old clothes to the poor children instead of throwing them away. A. give away B. put away C. take away D. throw away ( ) 4. The students plan to ________ a park clean-up activity to protect the environment. A. join B. organize C. refuse D. avoid ( ) 5. —How can we help the homeless people? —We can ________ books and food to them. A. donate B. borrow C. lend D. keep ( ) 6. Everyone can ________ a part in making our community a better place. A. play B. take C. make D. do ( ) 7. The volunteer’s hard work ________ the lives of many poor families a lot. A. improved B. harmed C. wasted D. broke ( ) 8. We are going to visit the old people’s home next Sunday. Would you like to ________ us? A. join B. follow C. leave D. stop ( ) 9. The teacher told us that small actions ________ change the world if we keep trying. A. can B. must C. should D. need ( ) 10. She decided to ________ the lonely kids after school because their parents are busy. A. care for B. laugh at C. shout at D. look after ( ) 11. A lot of books and toys ________ to the poor area by volunteers last month. A. were sent B. sent C. is sent D. sends ( ) 12. —I want to help others but don’t know how to start. —________ You can begin with helping clean the community. A. No way! B. Take it easy! C. Me too! D. That’s terrible! ( ) 13. His story of helping others ________ many students to join the volunteer team. A. inspired B. scared C. shocked D. embarrassed ( ) 14. We need to ________ more people to take action to save water. A. encourage B. stop C. prevent D. refuse ( ) 15. Making a difference ________ not about big things, but about small acts with love. A. is B. are C. was D. were 二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分） 阅读短文，掌握大意，从A、B、C、D中选最佳选项。 A Small Act, a Big Difference When I was in Grade 7, I joined a volunteer club at school. At first, I thought volunteering was boring, but my first experience changed my mind. Our club’s first activity was to clean the community park. The park was full of rubbish, and the benches were dirty. We wore gloves and picked up the rubbish. A little girl came over and said, “Thank you for making the park clean!” Her words made me feel warm and proud. After that, I joined more activities. We visited the old people’s home every month. We talked to the elders, helped them wash clothes and 16 ________stories for them. Their smiles made our work 17________. Last winter, a heavy snowstorm hit our town. Many roads were covered with snow. Our club cleared the snow and made roads safe. An old man thanked us and said we were really 18________. I learned that making a difference is not hard. Even small kindness can 19________ someone’s day. Volunteering taught me to be kind and responsible. It also helped me make new friends with the same 20________. This year, I plan to 21________ more people to join our club. I want to tell everyone: you don’t need to be famous to make a difference. All you need is love and a 22________ to help. Every small action adds up to a big change. Let’s work together to make the world a 23________ place. I believe our 24________ will help more people see the beauty of kindness. And I will never 25 ________to do good things for others. ( ) 16. A. read B. write C. sell D. burn ( ) 17. A. meaningful B. useless C. boring D. harmful ( ) 18. A. great B. lazy C. rude D. careless ( ) 19. A. brighten B. break C. ruin D. waste ( ) 20. A. interests B. fears C. faults D. pressures ( ) 21. A. encourage B. discourage C. stop D. prevent ( ) 22. A. wish B. plan C. decision D. choice ( ) 23. A. better B. worse C. smaller D. bigger ( ) 24. A. actions B. mistakes C. decisions D. suggestions ( ) 25. A. give up B. get up C. stand up D. cheer up 三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共18分） A Ways to Make a Difference in Daily Life You don’t need to do big things to make a difference. Here are some simple ways to help others and change the world around you: 1. Clean the community: Pick up rubbish in the park or on the street. A clean environment makes everyone happy. 2. Care for animals: Feed stray cats and dogs, or help clean the animal shelter. Animals need love too. 3. Donate old things: Give away your old clothes, books and toys to poor children. They will be very grateful. 4. Help the elderly: Carry bags for old people or help them cross the street. Small acts mean a lot to them. 5. Save resources: Turn off lights when leaving a room and reuse water. Protecting the environment is everyone’s duty. Every small action counts. Let’s start today! ( ) 26. What can we do to clean the community? A. Throw rubbish on the street. B. Pick up rubbish in the park. C. Leave lights on. D. Waste water. ( ) 27. Who can we help by donating old things? A. Poor children. B. Stray animals. C. Elders. D. Volunteers. ( ) 28. What does the underlined word “grateful” mean? A. 愤怒的 B. 感激的 C. 难过的 D. 无聊的 ( ) 29. How many ways are mentioned to make a difference? A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven. ( ) 30. What is the main idea of Part A? A. How to make big money. B. Daily ways to make a difference. C. How to join a club. D. How to protect animals. B The Volunteer Club at Our School Our school has a volunteer club called “Love Shines”. It started three years ago by students who wanted to help others. Now over 100 students are in the club. The club has activities every month. In March, they visit the children’s hospital, bringing books and toys to sick kids. In June, they clean the city’s riverside, picking up rubbish and planting trees. In December, they collect warm clothes for the homeless. Last month, the club held a book fair to raise money for poor rural students. They collected over 500 books and 2,000 yuan. The money bought stationery for the students. Teachers praised the club for their kindness. The club leader said, “We want to show teenagers can make a difference. We hope more students join us to spread love.” ( ) 31. When did “Love Shines” start? A. Three years ago. B. Two years ago. C. One year ago. D. Five years ago. ( ) 32. What do they do in March? A. Clean the riverside. B. Visit the children’s hospital. C. Hold a book fair. D. Collect warm clothes. ( ) 33. How much money did they raise? A. 1,000 yuan. B. 2,000 yuan. C. 3,000 yuan. D. 5,000 yuan. ( ) 34. What was the money used for? A. Buying books for the club. B. Buying stationery for poor students. C. Planting trees. D. Buying toys for sick kids. C Why Volunteering Matters Volunteering is a win-win activity. It helps others and brings benefits to you, too. Here are the reasons: 1. Learn new skills: You can learn communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. 2. Make friends: Meet people who love helping others. 3. Gain confidence: Seeing the changes you bring makes you more confident. 4. Feel happy: Helping others reduces stress and brings satisfaction. Volunteering helps you grow and makes you a better person. Why not try it? ( ) 35. What skills can we learn from volunteering? A. Communication and teamwork. B. Only cooking skills. C. Only driving skills. D. No skills. ( ) 36. How does volunteering help with confidence? A. It makes you stressed. B. It brings positive changes to others. C. It makes you rich. D. It makes you tired. ( ) 37. What is a “win-win” situation? A. Helping others and growing yourself. B. Making money and spending it. C. Playing games and studying. D. Watching TV and eating. ( ) 38. What is the main idea of Part C? A. How to make money. B. Benefits of volunteering. C. How to join a club. D. Ways to help animals. 四、七选五（每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，有两个多余选项。 How to Start Volunteering Want to make a difference but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips for you: 39. ________ Think about what you are good at. If you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you like talking, visit the elderly. 40. ________ Look for volunteer clubs in your school or community. You can also find activities online. 41. ________ Start with small activities. Even an hour a week is enough. Don’t push yourself too hard. 42. ________ Work with friends or classmates. Volunteering with others is more fun and meaningful. 43. ________ Don’t give up when you feel tired. Remember your love for others, and keep going. A. Choose activities you like. B. Find a volunteer group. C. Start with small things. D. Work alone all the time. E. Work with other people. F. Never give up easily. G. Give up when you meet difficulties. 五、词汇运用（共10分） （一）根据句意及首字母提示补全单词（每小题1分，共5分） 44. Every volunteer’s effort can make a d________ to people in need. 45. We should d________ our old books to the children in the countryside. 46. Many young people are i________ by his story of helping others. 47. The v________ worked hard to clean the community park. 48. It’s our duty to c________ for the elderly and look after them. （二）用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共5分） 49. Many students plan to ________ (join) the volunteer club next term. 50. A lot of food ________ (send) to the poor area by volunteers last year. 51. Volunteering helps us ________ (develop) new skills and make friends. 52. Her kindness ________ (inspire) many students to help others. 53. We should ________ (encourage) more people to take action to protect the environment. 六、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每小题答案不超过10个词。 A Volunteer’s Story Lisa is a high school student and a volunteer at the city’s animal shelter. She has volunteered there for two years. Every Saturday morning, she goes to the shelter to help. She feeds the cats and dogs, cleans their cages and plays with them. Many stray animals feel lonely, and Lisa’s company makes them happy. She also raises money by making posters and sharing the animals’ stories online. Lisa says, “Volunteering at the shelter is the best part of my week. I love seeing animals get better and find new homes. It teaches me to be kind and responsible. Making a difference to these animals makes me proud.” She hopes more people will care for stray animals. Small acts of kindness can change the world. 54. Where does Lisa volunteer? ___________________________________________________________________________ 55. How long has Lisa volunteered there? ___________________________________________________________________________ 56. What does Lisa do at the animal shelter? ___________________________________________________________________________ 57. How does Lisa raise money for the shelter? ___________________________________________________________________________ 58. What does volunteering teach Lisa? ___________________________________________________________________________ 七、书面表达（15分） 以My Volunteer Experience为题，写一篇80-100词的短文。 要求：1. 紧扣Unit 8核心词汇（volunteer、make a difference、donate、care for、inspire等）；2. 运用一般过去时、被动语态、不定式表目的等核心语法；3. 语句通顺，无超纲词汇，逻辑清晰。 ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________   参考答案 一、单项选择 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.A 9.A 10.A 11.A 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.A 二、完形填空 16.A 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.A 21.A 22.A 23.A 24.A 25.A 三、阅读理解 A:26.B 27.A 28.B 29.B 30.B B:31.A 32.B 33.B 34.B C:35.A 36.B 37.A 38.B 4、 七选五 39.A 40.B 41.C 42.E 43.F 多余选项：D、G 五、词汇运用 （一）44.difference 45.donate 46.inspired 47.volunteers 48.care （二）49.join 50.was sent 51.develop 52.inspires 53.encourage 六、任务型阅读 54. At the city’s animal shelter. 55. For two years. 56. Feeds animals, cleans cages and plays. 57. By making posters and sharing stories. 58. To be kind and responsible. 七、书面表达范文 My Volunteer Experience Last year, I joined a volunteer club and had a great experience. I went to the old people’s home with my classmates. We cleaned their rooms, read stories to them and donated some warm clothes. The elders were very happy, and their smiles made me feel proud. This experience taught me that small acts can make a big difference. I was inspired to keep volunteering. I hope more people will join us to care for others and make the world better. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $