Unit 8 Making a Difference（单元检测卷） 2025-2026学年云南省人教版英语八年级下册

2025～2026学年下学期八年级英语单元检测卷 （Unit 8 Making a Difference） （全卷三个部分，共8页。满分70分，考试用时120分钟） 第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分20分) 第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. — Our school is organizing a volunteer activity to help the homeless. — Great! Everyone can ______ if we work together. A. make a difference B. make a living C. make a mistake D. make a wish 2. — Why don't we ______ some money for the children in poor areas? — That's a good idea! Let's do it this weekend. A. raise B. rise C. borrow D. lend 3. The environment is getting worse. We should ______ to protect our planet. A. take action B. take place C. take care D. take part 4. ______ he is only ten years old, he has already volunteered at the old people's home many times. A. Although B. Because C. If D. When 5. My sister ______ in the community service club since last year. She really enjoys helping others. A. joined B. has joined C. has been D. was 6. The volunteers didn't stop working ______ all the food was distributed to the homeless. A. until B. if C. because D. so 7. — What do you think of the charity project? — It's ______ meaningful that I want to join it right now. A. very B. so C. such D. too 8. Our teacher encourages us ______ part in more social activities during the summer vacation. A. take B. taking C. to take D. took 9. Many students in our class ______ to help clean up the city park last Sunday. A. volunteer B. volunteered C. will volunteer D. are volunteering 10. — Could you tell me ______? — For about two years. She started when she was in Grade 7. A. how long has your sister been a volunteer B. how long your sister has been a volunteer C. when did your sister become a volunteer D. when your sister became a volunteer 第二节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Zhang Guimei is a name that many people in China know. She is a teacher who has made a big 11 in the lives of many girls. In 2008, Zhang started a free high school for girls in Huaping, Yunnan. The school was for girls from poor families who couldn't 12 to go to school. At first, it was very 13. There wasn't enough money, and some people didn't believe the school could succeed. But Zhang didn't give 14. She went out to raise money and asked for help everywhere. 15 the school started, more than 2,000 girls have graduated and gone to college. Many of these girls would have never had the chance to study without Zhang's help. She works very hard every day. She gets up early in the morning and goes to bed late at night. She wants to make sure her students get the best education 16 they can have a better future. Zhang's health is not good, but she never 17 about it. She says, "As long as I can move, I will keep helping these girls." Her story has 18 many people across the country. She shows us that one person really can make a difference. Now, more and more people are joining her to 19 girls in poor areas. They donate money, books, and their time. Zhang Guimei is a true hero. She teaches us that with love and determination, we can 20 the world. 11. A. decision B. mistake C. difference D. promise 12. A. afford B. offer C. forget D. remember 13. A. easy B. difficult C. interesting D. exciting 14. A. out B. away C. back D. up 15. A. When B. Before C. Since D. Until 16. A. so that B. in order to C. such that D. because of 17. A. talks B. complains C. thinks D. cares 18. A. moved B. surprised C. changed D. encouraged 19. A. help B. teach C. visit D. find 20. A. protect B. save C. change D. build 第二部分 阅读理解（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确"T"，错误"F"）。 Do you know what a "volunteer" is? Volunteers are people who help others without getting paid. They give their time and energy to make the world a better place. There are many different kinds of volunteer work. Some volunteers help at animal shelters. They feed the animals, clean their cages, and help people adopt pets. Others work at food banks, where they collect and give out food to families in need. Some volunteers visit old people who live alone. They talk with them, play games, or just keep them company. Young people can also be volunteers. In many schools, students join clubs that organize volunteer activities. They might clean up parks, plant trees, or raise money for charity. Some students tutor younger children who need help with their schoolwork. Why do people volunteer? Some want to help solve problems in their community. Others want to meet new people and make friends. Many volunteers say that helping others makes them feel happy and satisfied. They learn new skills and feel proud of what they do. You don't need special skills to be a volunteer. All you need is a caring heart and a little time. Remember, even small acts of kindness can make a big difference! 21. Volunteers are people who help others and get paid for their work. 22. Some volunteers visit old people who live alone to keep them company. 23. Young students cannot be volunteers because they are too young. 24. People volunteer only because they want to learn new skills. 25. This passage mainly introduces what volunteers do and why they do it. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Volunteer Opportunities This Month Activity 1: Clean Up the Riverbank Date & Time: Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Place: Meet at the City Park Entrance What to bring: Gloves and water What we'll do: Pick up rubbish along the river. Help protect the environment! Contact: Ms. Wang at 123-4567 Activity 2: Visit the Old People's Home Date & Time: Sunday, May 11th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Place: Sunshine Old People's Home What to bring: A small gift if you like (a flower, a drawing, etc.) What we'll do: Talk with the elderly, sing songs, play chess, and make them happy. Contact: Mr. Li at 234-5678 Activity 3: Help at the City Library Date & Time: Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Place: City Library What to bring: Just yourself! What we'll do: Organize books on the shelves, help children find books they like. Contact: Miss Zhao at 345-6789 26. When will the riverbank clean-up activity take place? A. On Sunday morning. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon. D. On Saturday afternoon. 27. What can volunteers do at Sunshine Old People's Home? A. Pick up rubbish. B. Organize books. C. Play chess with the elderly. D. Help children find books. 28. Who should you contact if you want to help at the library? A. Ms. Wang. B. Mr. Li. C. Miss Zhao. D. The headmaster. 29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Volunteers need to bring gloves for all three activities. B. The riverbank clean-up will last for three hours. C. Volunteers must bring a gift when visiting the old people's home. D. The library activity is on the same day as the riverbank clean-up. 30. Where can we probably read this text? A. In a storybook. B. In a school notice board. C. In a dictionary. D. In a science magazine. B Xiao Ming is a 15-year-old boy from a small village in Yunnan. Last year, he started a project that has helped many children in his hometown. Xiao Ming loves reading, but he noticed that many children in his village didn't have books to read. Their families were too poor to buy books, and there was no library nearby. "I felt sad when I saw my friends couldn't read the stories I enjoyed," Xiao Ming said. So, he decided to do something about it. He started a book donation project called "Books for Hope". First, he collected books from his classmates and teachers. Then, he asked his cousin in the city to help collect books there. Within three months, they collected over 500 books! With the help of his village leader, Xiao Ming set up a small reading corner in the village center. Children can come there to read or borrow books. Xiao Ming volunteers there every weekend. He helps younger children read and tells them stories. "I'm very happy to see more and more children in my village fall in love with reading," Xiao Ming said. "It's not a big thing, but it makes a difference." Now, his project is growing. More people are donating books, and Xiao Ming plans to set up more reading corners in nearby villages. 31. What problem did Xiao Ming notice in his village? A. Children didn't like reading. B. Many children had no books to read. C. The school library was too small. D. Children had no time to read. 32. What is the name of Xiao Ming's project? A. Love for Reading. B. Books for Hope. C. Reading Corner. D. Village Library. 33. How many books did Xiao Ming and his cousin collect in three months? A. About 100 books. B. About 300 books. C. About 500 books. D. About 1,000 books. 34. What does Xiao Ming do at the reading corner every weekend? A. He sells books to children. B. He helps children read and tells stories. C. He cleans the reading corner. D. He collects more books from visitors. 35. What can we learn from Xiao Ming's story? A. Only adults can make a difference. B. You need a lot of money to help others. C. Young people can also help their communities. D. Reading is not important for village children. C Have you ever thought about how your small actions can help the environment? Many people think that protecting the environment is a big job for governments and large organizations. But the truth is, everyone can make a difference, starting with simple things in daily life. One easy way to help is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. You can reduce waste by not buying things you don't need. You can reuse items like glass bottles and plastic bags instead of throwing them away. And you can recycle paper, plastic, and glass so they can be made into new products. Every time you recycle, you help save energy and reduce pollution. Another simple action is to save water and electricity. Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. Take shorter showers. Turn off lights when you leave a room. Unplug chargers when they're not in use. These small habits can save a lot of energy and water over time. You can also join or start a green project in your community. For example, you and your friends could organize a tree-planting day. Trees clean the air and provide homes for animals. Or you could start a "no-car day" in your neighborhood to reduce air pollution. Remember, every little action counts. If everyone does their part, together we can make our planet cleaner and healthier. As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." So start today—your small actions can make a big difference! 36. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Only governments can protect the environment. B. Small daily actions can help protect the environment. C. Protecting the environment is too difficult for ordinary people. D. We need to spend a lot of money to help the environment. 37. What does the word "reduce" in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. To use less of something. B. To throw something away. C. To buy more things. D. To make something new. 38. According to the passage, how can we save water? A. By taking longer showers. B. By leaving the tap on when brushing teeth. C. By turning off the tap when brushing teeth. D. By using more water for cleaning. 39. What example does the passage give of a community green project? A. Recycling paper at home. B. Turning off lights when leaving a room. C. Organizing a tree-planting day. D. Using fewer plastic bags. 40. What does the saying "Many hands make light work" mean in the passage? A. Working alone is the best way. B. It's hard to find people to help. C. When many people work together, the job becomes easier. D. Hands are important for work. 第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you want to help others but don't know how to start? Being a volunteer is a great way to make a difference. Here are some tips for young people who want to volunteer. First, think about what you love to do. 41 If you like animals, you could help at an animal shelter. If you enjoy reading, you could read stories to young children at the library. Doing something you love makes volunteering more fun. Second, start small. 42 Even an hour a week can help. You don't have to do big things. Small acts of kindness, like helping a neighbor carry groceries, also count as volunteering. Third, ask for help and ideas. 43 Your parents, teachers, or friends might have good ideas about where help is needed. Many schools have volunteer clubs that organize activities for students. Fourth, volunteer with friends. 44 You can encourage each other and share the experience. It's also a great way to spend time together while doing something meaningful. Finally, remember why you are doing it. 45 Focus on the people you are helping and the positive change you are making. You'll feel proud and happy when you see the difference you've made. A. You don't need to spend many hours every day. B. Volunteering is not always easy, and sometimes it can be tiring. C. Talk to people around you about volunteer opportunities. D. You should only volunteer alone. E. Choose an activity that matches your interests. F. Doing it with friends can make the experience more enjoyable. G. You must finish everything you start. 第三部分 写作（共三节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。 46. The volunteer work was a ______ experience for all the students. (meaning) 47. My sister is a very ______ person. She always cares about others. (care) 48. We were ______ moved by the story of the young hero. (deep) 49. The organization has helped thousands of ______ people since it started. (home) 50. It is ______ for us to protect the environment for future generations. (necessity) 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 将下列句子中汉语部分译成英语，注意使用适当的形式。 51. Our class is planning to ______ for the children in poor areas. (筹集资金) 52. ______, everyone can help make the world a better place. (从小事做起) 53. The volunteers didn't stop working ______ all the work was done. (直到) 54. My teacher always ______ me ______ part in community activities. (鼓励……参加) 55. We should ______ the elderly and people in need. (关心) 第三节 书面表达（满分10分） 请以以"A Volunteer Experience"为题，用英语写一篇短文，分享一次你做志愿者的经历，并谈谈你的感受。 要求： 1. 根据所给题目，写一篇短文，词数不少于80； 2. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁； 3. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计； 4. 请将短文写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 八年级英语（下）单元检测卷 第 2 页 共 8 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年下学期八年级英语单元检测卷 参考答案 （Unit 8 Making a Difference） 第一部分 英语知识运用 第一节 单项填空1-5: A A A A C 6-10: A B C B B 第二节 完形填空11-15: C A B D C 16-20: A B A A C 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节21-25: F T F F T 第二节26-30: B C C B B 31-35: B B C B C 36-40: B A C C C 第三节41-45: E A C F B 第三部分 写作 第一节 46. meaningful 47. caring 48. deeply 49. homeless 50. necessary 第二节 51. raise money 52. Starting with small things / Start with small things 53. until 54. encourages; to take 55. care about / care for 第三节 书面表达（范文） A Volunteer Experience Last Sunday, I had a wonderful volunteer experience with my classmates. We visited the Sunshine Old People's Home to spend time with the elderly there. In the morning, we helped clean their rooms and organized some books in their reading corner. After lunch, we talked with them and listened to their stories about the past. One grandmother taught us how to make traditional Chinese paper-cuttings. We also sang some old songs together, and they were very happy. I could see the joy on their faces, and that made me feel warm inside. This experience taught me that small acts of kindness can bring great happiness to others. I learned that helping others is not just about giving—it's also about sharing love and care. I will volunteer more often in the future because making others happy makes me happy too. 八年级英语（下）单元检测卷参考答案 第 1 页 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $