Unit 8 Making a difference.重点单词短语句型及作文范文背记 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教版八下Unit 8 Making a difference.重点单词短语句型及作文范文背记 （一）单元基础知识背记 Section A What can we do to help? ▶ 重点单词 词性 序号 英文单词 中文释义 名词 1 cage 笼子 2 army 军队 3 toy 玩具（小学词汇） 4 soldier 军人；士兵 5 shelter 庇护所；居所 6 donation 捐赠物；捐赠 7 stadium 体育馆；运动场 8 charity 慈善机构（或组织）；慈善事业 9 can （装食品或饮料的）金属罐；一罐（的量） 动词 10 provide 提供；给予 形容词 11 elderly 年纪较大的；上了年纪的 12 primary 小学教育的；首要的 ▶ 词形变换 1. own（v.拥有）→ owner（n.主人；物主） 1. young（adj.年轻的）→ youth（n.青年；青年时期） 1. warm（adj.温暖的）→ warmly（adv.热情地；温暖地） 1. visit（v.参观；拜访 / n.参观；拜访）→ visitor（n.参观者；来访者） 1. interview（n.采访；面试 / v.采访；面试）→ interviewer（n.面试官；采访者） 1. organize（= organise，v.组织；筹备）→ organized（= organised，adj.有条理的；有组织的）→ organization（= organisation，n.组织；团体；机构） 1. act（v.扮演；行动 / n.（戏剧等）一幕；行动）→ action（n.行动；行为）→ active（adj.活跃的；积极的）→ actively（adv.活跃地） ▶ 重点短语 1. plant trees 植树 2. nursing home 养老院 3. pick up 捡起；拾起 4. sort waste 垃圾分类 5. clean up 打扫干净；清理 6. help out 分担工作；帮忙做 7. come along 赶快；跟着来 8. used to (do sth.) 过去常常（做某事） 9. sports event 体育赛事 10. look after / take care of / care for 照顾；照料 11. give directions 指路；指示方向 12. offer to do sth. 主动提出做某事 13. inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事 14. make a difference 有作用；有影响 ▶ 重点句型 1. 自从去年我就在那里做志愿者。 I’ve been a volunteer there since last year. 2. 我甚至教过他们中的一些人如何使用手机。 I’ve even taught some of them how to use a mobile phone. 3. 照顾老年人是很重要的。 It’s important to care for the elderly. 4. ——你以前去过我们的动物收容所吗？ ——没去过。但我的一个朋友已经在这里志愿服务很久了。 —Have you been to our animal shelter before? —No, I haven’t. But one of my friends has volunteered here for a long time. 5. ——你做志愿者多久了？ ——我在这里做志愿者几个月了。 —How long have you been a volunteer? —I have been a volunteer here for a few months. 6. ——他在博物馆做志愿者多久了？ ——自从暑假开始，他就在这里做志愿者了。 —How long has he worked as a volunteer at the museum? —He has volunteered here since his summer holidays started. Section B How does helping others make a difference? ▶ 重点单词 词性 序号 英文单词 中文释义 名词 1 teamwork 团队合作 2 audience 听众；观众 3 pocket 口袋 4 effort 努力；艰难的尝试 5 talent 才能；天赋；天才 6 madam （正式、礼貌的称呼）女士；夫人 7 advertisement(=ad) 广告；启事 动词 8 donate 捐赠；赠送 形容词 9 life-saving 救命的；救生的 10 ordinary 平凡的；普通的 11 worth 值得；有价值 兼类词 12 bark v.（狗）吠叫 / n. 狗叫声 13 adult n. 成年人 / adj. 成年的；成熟的 14 kid n. 小孩；儿童 / v. 开玩笑；戏弄（小学词汇） ▶ 词形变换 1. lady（n.女士；淑女）→ 复数 ladies 2. gentleman（n.先生；君子）→ 复数 gentlemen 3. will（v.将；将要）→ willing（adj.乐意的；愿意的） 4. miss（v.想念；错过）→ missing（adj.失踪的；丢失的） 5. practice（n.练习；实践）→ practical（adj.实用的；实际的） 6. complete（adj.完全的；彻底的）→ completely（adv.完全地；彻底地） 7. value（n.重要作用；价值）→ valuable（adj.宝贵的；很有用的） 8. elder（adj.（两人中）年龄较长的（尤指哥哥姐姐））→ elderly（adj.年纪较大的；上了年纪的） 9. volunteer（n.志愿者；自告奋勇者 / v.自愿做；义务做）→ voluntary（adj.自愿的；无偿的） 10. succeed（v.成功；达到目标）→ success（n.成功）→ successful（adj.成功的；有成就的）→ successfully（adv.成功地；顺利地） ▶ 重点短语 1. sign up 报名 2. hand out 分发 3. stick to 坚持 4. on the go 忙碌的 5. pocket money 零花钱 6. medical aid 医疗援助 7. search for 寻找；搜寻 8. most of all 最主要的是 9. familiar with 通晓；熟悉 10. ever since 自从；自……以后 11. natural disaster 自然灾害 12. in need 需要帮助的；生活困难的 13. be willing to 乐意做……；愿意做…… 14. the key to (doing) sth. （做）某事的关键 ▶ 重点句型 1. 我们非常感激他们找到了我们！ We were so thankful that they found us! 2. 我们曾走进学校和其他社区，教儿童和成年人如何保障安全并为最坏的情况做好准备。 We’ve been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and prepare for the worst. 3. 做一名志愿者的经历教会了我许多实用的救生技能。 Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. 4. 我只是一个普通人，但我会像蓝天救援队的其他人一样冲进险境。 I’m just an ordinary person, but I’ll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. 5. 对于我们拯救过的人及其所爱之人而言，我知道我们是他们的英雄。 To the people we’ve saved and their loved ones, I know we’re their heroes. 6. 赠人玫瑰，手有余香。 The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine. （二）单元话题范文背记 范文A 养老院志愿活动主题演讲稿 写作背景：假定你是李华，上周你和同学参加了养老院志愿者活动。现学校英语角将举办“Volunteering Makes a Difference”的主题演讲活动，请你根据以下信息，可适当拓展，写一篇100词左右的英文发言稿。 内容包括： 1. 具体的志愿活动内容：clean the room... 2. 参与此次志愿活动的原因：helping others is the best way to help ourselves... 3. 你对这次志愿活动的看法：get a strong feeling of satisfaction... Good morning, everyone! I’m Li Hua. Last week, my classmates and I volunteered at a nursing home. First, we cleaned the rooms and watered plants. Besides, we chatted with the elderly, sang songs, and even taught them simple exercises. It was a meaningful experience. Why did we do this? I believe helping others is the best way to help ourselves. By caring for the elderly, we learn patience and responsibility. What’s more, their smiles made us realize the joy of giving. In my opinion, volunteering brings a strong feeling of satisfaction. It connects us with people in need and makes our world warmer. Let’s continue to spread kindness! Thank you for listening! 范文B 排球比赛志愿者申请信 写作背景：五月中旬，初二年级将举办排球比赛，现面向全年级招募志愿者。请你写一封100词左右的申请信，表达希望成为志愿者的愿望，说明报名原因，并阐述自身优势。 提示词语：sports lover, teamwork, responsible, help others 提示问题： 1. Why do you want to be a volunteer for the volleyball game? 1. What qualities or experiences make you a good volunteer? I am excited to apply to be a volunteer for the upcoming volleyball game. I want to be a volunteer because I am a sports lover, and volleyball is one of my favourite games. Helping others during the event would bring me joy. I have good teamwork skills and always stay responsible. For example, I often help organize class activities. I also enjoy working with others and solving problems quickly. With my energy and experience, I believe I can support the players and make the game a big success. Thank you for considering my application! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $