Unit 6 Living with nature-Understanding ideas同步练2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册
Understanding ideas:
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语注释完成单词（每小题1分，共5分）
1. A_________ （村民）helped us find the way to the ancient building.
- Temperatures（温度）b_________ zero will turn water into ice.
- Sally sang s_________ at the party and everyone clapped for her.
- The farmer grows a lot of _________ (小麦) in his field every year.
- We can learn a lot of _________ (智慧) from the elderly because they have rich life experience.
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- All the students felt_________ when they won the game.
- The same colour can have different cultural_________ in different countries.
- During the Spring Festival, my family always holds the_________ activity of making dumplings together.
- The sun_________ brightly through the window this morning, making the room warm and bright.
- The children_________ to visit the museum, and their dream finally came true last weekend.
三、用合适的介词完成句子，每空限填一词（每小题1分，共5分）
- Mary hurried _________ the bus stop, but she still missed the bus.
- Scientists have thought of ways to learn the changing_________ weather.
- The light wind sent the smell of the delicious dishes_________ the air.
- This old building is known_________ the tallest one in our town.
- _________ the stone, there is a small village of ants.
阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式（每空一词）。
The 24 Solar Terms are closely tied to nature’s changes. Every term brings something 1. _________ (特别). For example, “Grain Buds” tells us that 2._________ (小麦) is turning golden, while “Frost’s Descent” reminds us to wear warmer clothes.
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These terms also fill my 3._________ (童年) with joy. I used to follow my grandpa to the garden during “Summer Solstice” to pick 4._________ (新鲜的) tomatoes. Those sunny afternoons are great 5. _________ (回忆) I’ll never forget.
This ancient 6. _________ (历法) is still useful today. It helps us understand when to grow vegetables or enjoy seasonal fruits. I love it 7. _________ (尤其) because it connects us to our roots. Learning about the 24 Solar Terms makes me proud of the ancient 8._________ (智慧) of China.
Maybe one day, I’ll tell my little sister about these solar terms, too. I’ll take her to the 9. _________ (田地), point out the signs of each term, and share my happy 10._________ (某一时刻). We will keep passing them on, carrying our love for nature and tradition.
I remember lying on the grass and counting stars with my parents when I was a child. My life was full of fun then. However, children today are busy with schoolwork or they are glued to their screens. In fact, there are many cool new hobbies for them to see the outside world. Let’s take a look!
Geocaching is a popular treasure-searching game. The “treasure” is usually a box with a notebook and gifts. You can find the box in a park or other outdoor places. Just open the Geocaching app and choose a “treasure” near you, and then the app will offer a puzzle (谜) to help you find it.
Bird-watching is also a great activity. You just need a pair of binoculars (双筒望远镜) and a guidebook. Then you can be a bird-watcher and head into nature to watch wild birds alone or in a team. As you watch them with your guidebook, you’ll get to know their names, looks and habits. Remember to move slowly, stay quiet, and protect the birds’ space for the best experience.
These hobbies are so great that they benefit you in different ways. When you search for “treasures” through geocaching, you’re not just walking around — you’re solving real-world problems with GPS and discovering hidden places. Bird-watching provides you with a chance to learn about different birds and their homes, and help with scientific research. As well as helping you see nature differently, the two hobbies make you learn new skills and grow as a person!
Why not stay away from screens and give one of these unusual hobbies a try? They might become your new favourite way of happiness.
( )1. How did the writer spend his past life as a child?
[A] Getting busy with schoolwork.
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