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

Unit 8 Making a Difference单元检测2025-2026人教版英语八年级下册

（考试时长：45分钟 满分：75分）

一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Last summer vacation, I joined a volunteer organization to help people in need. I thought it would be a simple experience, but it turned out to be a life-changing journey that taught me the true meaning of making a difference.

On the first day, we went to a nursing home. The elderly there were kind and warm, but many of them felt lonely. I sat next to an old lady named Mrs. Li. She told me stories about her youth and showed me her old photos. When I held her hand, she smiled 1. ______ and said, “No one has talked to me like this for a long time.” Her smile made me realize that a small act of kindness could bring great joy.

Every week, we helped clean the nursing home and brought them fruits. Some volunteers taught the elderly to use smartphones, while others read books to them. I often helped Mrs. Li write letters to her son, who worked in another city. She always told me how 2. ______ she was to have my help. Once, she gave me a handmade card with a flower on it. It was a small gift, but it was the most 3. ______ present I had ever received.

As the vacation ended, I felt a deep sense of 4. ______. I didn’t do anything big, but my small actions brought happiness to the elderly. They taught me that making a difference doesn’t need to be difficult or grand. Even the smallest effort can light up someone’s day. From then on, I decided to keep doing volunteer work. I want to keep spreading kindness and showing others that everyone can 5. ______ the world in their own way.

One day, Mrs. Li called me and said her son came to visit her after reading the letters I helped write. She sounded so happy that I knew I had made a real difference. This experience made me understand that kindness is a circle. When you give it to others, it will 6. ______ back to you sooner or later.

Volunteer work also helped me make new friends. We worked together to help those in need and shared our feelings with each other. We encouraged one another when we felt tired, and celebrated every small success. It was a great 7. ______ to work with people who had the same heart.

Now, I often tell my classmates about my volunteer experience. I hope more people will join us and realize that even a small act of kindness can 8. ______ someone’s life. Making a difference is not about being perfect; it’s about being willing to help others. Everyone has the power to change the world, and it all starts with a little 9. ______.

This summer vacation, I will go back to the nursing home again. I want to continue helping Mrs. Li and the other elderly. I know that my small actions will bring more joy to them, and that’s the best way for me to show my 10. ______ for life.

1. A. warmly B. sadly C. angrily D. quickly

2. A. lonely B. thankful C. worried D. bored

3. A. expensive B. useless C. valuable D. common

4. A. sadness B. pride C. hunger D. surprise

5. A. change B. break C. forget D. miss

6. A. run B. call C. come D. look

7. A. trouble B. pleasure C. problem D. fear

8. A. ruin B. save C. touch D. waste

9. A. kindness B. money C. time D. knowledge

10. A. hope B. love C. pity D. regret

二、短文填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in the world. It not only helps people in need but also brings happiness to the volunteers themselves. Last month, our school organized a volunteer activity to help the children in a primary school in the countryside.

When we arrived there, we were warmly welcomed by the children. They had big smiles on their faces and looked forward to our visit. There were thirty 11. ___________ (child) in the school, and most of them lived with their grandparents because their parents worked in cities. We brought them many books and 12. ___________ (use) school things. The head teacher told us that the children needed more care and help.

I was asked to help a little girl named Lily with her English. She was shy at first, but soon she became active. I taught her to read English words and sentences 13. ___________ (slow). She learned very fast and often asked me questions. I found that she was very clever and had a strong desire to learn. During the break, we played games together. It was 14. ___________ wonderful time for both of us.

Some of my classmates helped clean the classroom and repair the old desks. Others played with the children and told them interesting stories. We worked hard 15. ___________ the whole morning, and we didn’t feel tired at all. The children’s laughter filled the school, and it made us feel warm in our hearts.

At noon, we had lunch with the children. The food was simple, 16. ___________ it was very delicious. After lunch, we gave each child a small gift. Lily gave me a drawing she made herself. It was a picture of two girls holding hands, and she wrote “Thank you” on it. I felt very moved when I saw it.

This volunteer activity was the 17. ___________ (three) time I had participated in such activities. It made me realize that even small actions can bring great happiness to others. 18. ___________ (we) small help can make the children’s life better. I believe that if more people join in volunteer activities, the world will become 19. ___________ (good) than before.

Our teacher often says that volunteering is a kind of responsibility. He 20. ___________ (encourage) us to take part in more volunteer activities. Next year, I 21. ___________ (join) a volunteer organization to help more people in need. I want to keep doing volunteer work because it makes me feel meaningful and happy.

Volunteering teaches us to care about others and cherish our own life. It also helps us develop 22. ___________ (encourage) and improve our communication skills. We should remember that everyone can make a difference, and it’s never too late 23. ___________ (start) volunteering. Let’s work together to make the world a better place for everyone.

During the activity, we also learned a lot from the children. Their kindness and optimism touched us deeply. We understood that happiness is simple, and it comes from 24. ___________ helping

others. This experience will stay in my heart forever, and it will encourage me to be a better 25. ___________ (person).

三、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

A

Volunteer Recruitment Notice

Are you looking for a way to make a difference? Do you want to help others and enrich your own life? Our organization is recruiting volunteers for the coming summer volunteer program. We need people who are kind, patient and willing to help others.

Volunteer Positions:

1. Elderly Care Volunteer: Help the elderly in nursing homes with daily activities, such as reading books, chatting with them, and helping them write letters. You need to be good at communicating with the elderly and have a warm heart.

2. Children’s Helper: Assist teachers in primary schools to take care of children, help them with their homework, and organize interesting activities for them. You need to like children and be patient.

3. Environmental Volunteer: Take part in environmental protection activities, such as cleaning the park, picking up litter, and promoting environmental protection knowledge. You need to be hard-working and have a strong sense of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Age: 12-18 years old (students in middle school)

• Time: July 15th - August 15th (2 hours per day, 5 days a week)

• Place: Nursing homes, primary schools and city parks in our city

Benefits:

• A volunteer certificate after completing the program

• A chance to make new friends and gain valuable experience

• The joy of helping others and making a difference

How to Apply:

Fill in the volunteer application form on our official website (www.volunteerorg.com) before July 10th. We will contact you for an interview after receiving your application.

Don’t miss this chance to help others and grow yourself! Join us and make a difference together!

26. What is the age requirement for the volunteers?

A. 8-12 years old B. 12-18 years old C. 18-25 years old D. 25-35 years old

27. Which volunteer position requires people to promote environmental protection knowledge?

A. Elderly Care Volunteer B. Children’s Helper

C. Environmental Volunteer D. All of the above

28. We can infer from the notice that ________.

A. volunteers need to work 10 hours a week B. volunteers will get a lot of money

C. the application deadline is August 15th D. only students in high school can apply

B