Unit 4 Role models Reading club 语法填空＆完形填空＆阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年北师大版八年级英语上册

Unit 4 Role models ⭐Reading club 1 语法填空 On 7th September, 1950, some American officers arrived at Qian Xuesen’s home. They took him to an island and kept him there. They did this because Qian Xuesen was planning 1 (return) to China. Qian Xuesen had a 2 (success) career in the USA, but when he heard about the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he decided to go back and help his country himself. However, the USA refused to let him leave because he was a 3 (value) scientist. Qian Xuesen struggled for five years, and he did not give up. 4 (final), in 1955, he managed to get back to China. As soon as he returned, Qian Xuesen started a satellite and missile programme. He worked day and night and his hard work paid off. Five years later, he and his team 5 (test) the first Chinese missiles. In 1970, China sent the first satellite into space. This was the beginning of China’s space programme. Qian Xuesen also set up a science centre in China. He trained many people there and they are now great rocket scientists 6 (they). The science centre has become one of the best in the world. During his life, Qian Xuesen received many awards. In 1991, he received the award for National Outstanding Contributing Scientist. He died in 2009. People always remember him as “the father of China’s missile and space programme”. He once said, “I plan to do my best 7 (help) the Chinese people build up a nation where they can live with dignity and 8 (happy).” 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________ 2. __________ 7. __________ 8. __________ ⭐Reading club 1 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On 7th September, 1950, some American officers arrived at Qian Xuesen’s home. They took him to an island and kept him there. They did this because Qian Xuesen was planning to 1__________ to China. Qian Xuesen had a successful career in the USA, but when he heard about the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he decided to go back and help his country himself. However, the USA refused to let him leave because he was a 2__________ scientist. Qian Xuesen struggled for five years, and he did not give up. Finally, in 1955, he managed to get back to China. As soon as he returned, Qian Xuesen started a satellite and missile programme. He worked day and night and his hard work paid off. Five years later, he and his team 3__________ the first Chinese missiles. In 1970, China sent the first satellite into space. This was the beginning of China’s space programme. Qian Xuesen also set up a science centre in China. He trained many people there and they are now great rocket scientists. The science centre has become one of the best in the world. During his life, Qian Xuesen received many 4__________. In 1991, he received the award for National Outstanding Contributing Scientist. He died in 2009. People always remember him as “the father of China’s missile and space programme”. He once said, “I plan to do my best to help the Chinese people build up a nation where they can live with dignity and happiness.” 1. A. go B. return C. leave D. travel 2. A. valuable B. common C. lazy D. careless 3. A. made B. invented C. tested D. bought 4. A. gifts B. awards C. friends D. books ⭐Reading club 1 阅读理解（课外） 阅读下面短文，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 Chinese Heroes in Space China’s space programme has a long history, and many great scientists and astronauts have made it possible. Qian Xuesen is known as “the father of China’s missile and space programme”. He was born in 1911. He studied in the USA and became a famous scientist. When the People’s Republic of China was founded, he decided to return to his motherland. After five years of struggle, he came back to China in 1955. He worked hard to build China’s missile and space programme. Thanks to his efforts, China sent its first satellite into space in 1970. Yang Liwei is the first Chinese astronaut to go into space. He was born in 1965. On 15th October, 2003, he took the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft into space. He stayed in space for 21 hours and safely returned to Earth. His flight made China the third country in the world to independently send a human into space. Wang Yaping is a famous female astronaut. She was born in 1980. She has been to space twice. In 2013, she took part in the Shenzhou-10 mission and gave China’s first space lesson to students on Earth. In 2021, she went to space again with the Shenzhou-13 mission and stayed in the Tiangong space station for six months. She is a role model for young people in China. These heroes have shown great love for their country and made great contributions to China’s space programme. They inspire more young people to study science and work for the country. 1. When did Qian Xuesen return to China? A. In 1911 B. In 1950 C. In 1955 D. In 1970 2. Who was the first Chinese astronaut to go into space? A. Qian Xuesen B. Yang Liwei C. Wang Yaping D. None of the above 3. How long did Wang Yaping stay in the Tiangong space station in 2021? A. 21 hours B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 2 years 4. What did Wang Yaping do in 2013? A. She sent the first satellite into space B. She took the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft into space C. She gave China’s first space lesson D. She became a rocket scientist 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the history of China’s space programme B. To tell stories of Chinese heroes in space C. To explain how to become an astronaut D. To show the importance of space travel ⭐Reading club 2语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a famous scientist. She was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867. As a child, she enjoyed studying maths and physics and she wanted 1 (go) to university. At that time, women in Poland couldn’t attend university, so Marie went to a secret university. Finally, in 1891, Marie arrived at the Sorbonne University in France. Two years later, she received her degree in physics, and one year later a second degree in 2 (chemical). In 1895, Marie married Pierre Curie. Together they discovered polonium and radium. In 1903, Pierre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. 3 (wise), Marie wasn’t included at first because she was a woman. However, Pierre refused to accept the prize 4 he and Marie made the discovery together, so Marie became the first woman 5 (win) a Nobel Prize. In 1906, Pierre died in an accident, but Marie didn’t stop her research. She became the first female teacher at the Sorbonne University and won another Nobel Prize, this time in 6 (chemist), in 1911. Marie also developed the use of X-rays. During World War I, she set up mobile X-ray units and trained doctors and nurses to use 7 (they). People guess that a million soldiers were saved because of these X-ray units. Marie Skłodowska-Curie died in Paris in 1934. She was the first person to win Nobel Prizes twice, and she is still the only person to win twice for different 8 (science). She was a brave scientist who saved lots of 9 (life) by risking hers. Her story tells us that 10 (persevere) and love for science can lead to great success. 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________6.__________ 7. __________ 8. __________ 9. __________ 10. __________ ⭐Reading club 2 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a famous scientist. She was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867. As a child, she enjoyed studying maths and physics and she wanted to go to university. At that time, women in Poland couldn’t attend university, so Marie went to a secret university. Finally, in 1891, Marie arrived at the Sorbonne University in France. Two years later, she received her degree in physics, and one year later a second degree in 1__________. In 1895, Marie married Pierre Curie. Together they discovered polonium and radium. In 1903, Pierre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Unluckily, Marie wasn’t included at first because she was a woman. However, Pierre refused to accept the prize 2__________ he and Marie made the discovery together, so Marie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. In 1906, Pierre died in an accident, but Marie didn’t stop her research. She became the first female teacher at the Sorbonne University and won another Nobel Prize, this time in chemistry, in 1911. Marie also developed the use of X-rays. During World War I, she set up mobile X-ray units and trained doctors and nurses to use them. People guess that a million soldiers were saved because of these X-ray units. Marie Skłodowska-Curie died in Paris in 1934. She was the first person to win Nobel Prizes twice, and she is still the only person to win twice for different 3__________. She was a brave scientist who saved lots of lives by risking hers. Her story tells us that perseverance and love for science can lead to great 4__________. 1. A. chemistry B. biology C. history D. art 2. A. though B. because C. so D. if 3. A. sciences B. subjects C. fields D. courses 4. A. mistakes B. troubles C. success D. challenges ⭐Reading club 2 阅读理解（课外） 阅读下面短文，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 Tu Youyou: A Great Chinese Scientist Tu Youyou is a famous Chinese scientist who discovered artemisinin (青蒿素), a medicine that has saved millions of people from malaria (疟疾). She was born in 1930 in Ningbo, China. Tu Youyou studied at the Beijing Medical College. After graduation, she worked at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the 1960s, the Chinese government launched a project to find a cure for malaria. Tu Youyou led a team of scientists. They studied ancient Chinese medical books and tested many different medicines. After many failed experiments, the team finally found artemisinin in sweet wormwood (青蒿) in 1971. This medicine greatly reduced the death rate of malaria. For this great discovery, Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize in science. Tu Youyou is known for her hard work and modesty. She never cared about personal fame or wealth. She once said, “The discovery of artemisinin is a gift from traditional Chinese medicine to the world.” Her spirit of dedication (奉献) and scientific research inspires many young people in China. 1. What did Tu Youyou discover? A. A cure for cancer B. Artemisinin C. X-rays D. Polonium 2. Where did Tu Youyou study? A. Warsaw University B. The Sorbonne University C. Beijing Medical College D. Oxford University 3. When did Tu Youyou win the Nobel Prize? A. In 1960 B. In 1971 C. In 2015 D. In 2003 4. What is Tu Youyou famous for besides her discovery? A. Her beauty B. Her hard work and modesty C. Her rich family D. Her travel experience 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the life and achievements of Tu Youyou B. To tell the history of malaria C. To explain how to win a Nobel Prize D. To introduce traditional Chinese medicine 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $