Unit 8 Making a difference 综合练习 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

**基本信息** 以“Making a difference”主题为核心，整合词汇、语法、语篇及写作的系统性单元复习综合训练，注重语言能力与思维品质的协同发展。 **综合设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |词汇应用|15题单词填空+10题句子完成|考查主题核心词汇（如contribution, overcome）及固定搭配（make a difference）|从单词拼写过渡到语境运用，构建主题词汇网络| |语法结构|15题单选+10题句子完成|涵盖定语从句、not only...but also等核心语法及时态、语态|语法规则与主题语境结合，强化语法功能应用| |语篇理解|15题完形+15题阅读+10题任务型阅读|以志愿者故事为语篇载体，考查细节、主旨及推理|从单篇理解到多文本对比，培养跨文本思维能力| |书面表达|1题申请信写作|要求结合个人经历阐述志愿动机与行动|从语言输入到输出，实现主题意义的内化与表达|

人教英语八年级下册U8 Making a difference 综合练习 一、根据提示填单词（每小题 1 分，共 15 分） 1.We should try our best to p______ the environment from being polluted. 2.The scientist has made a great ______（贡献）to medical research. 3.It’s our duty to help those in need because small acts of kindness can make a d______. 4.My grandmother often tells me stories about her ______（童年）in the countryside. 5.The volunteers s______ many hours cleaning up the park last weekend. 6.We need to ______（克服）difficulties with courage and wisdom. 7.The teacher encouraged us to take an a______ part in after-school activities. 8.This book tells us how to live a ______（有意义的）life by helping others. 9.His dream is to build a school for poor children in ______（偏远的）areas. 10.With the help of technology, we can c______ with people from all over the world easily. 11.The students are ______（筹集）money for the homeless animals. 12.She has a strong d______ to learn English well and work as a translator. 13.We should show ______（尊重）to the elderly and care for them. 14.The project aims to i______ the living conditions of the local people. 15.My friend ______（自愿）to teach English in a village school last summer. 二、根据提示完成句子（每小题 2 分，共10 分） 根据所给中文提示、英文单词或句型结构，完成下列句子，每空一词。 16.每个人都可以通过小行动改变世界。（make a difference） Everyone can ______ ______ ______ to the world through small actions. 17.他花了两年时间写这本书，这本书帮助了很多年轻人。（定语从句） He spent two years writing the book, ______ ______ helped many young people. 18..我们不仅要学习知识，还要学会如何做人。（not only...but also...） We should ______ ______ learn knowledge, ______ ______ learn how to be a good person. 19.志愿者们正在分发食物给受灾地区的人们。（hand out） The volunteers ______ ______ ______ food to the people in the disaster-stricken area. 20.直到他亲眼看到，他才相信那里的孩子们需要帮助。（not...until...） He ______ believe the children there needed help ______ he saw it with his own eyes. 三、单项选择题（每小题 1 分，共15 分） 21.—How long has your brother ______ the volunteer group? —For two years. A. joined B. taken part in C. been in D. attended 22.The story ______ by a young writer last year has become very popular. A. written B. writing C. to write D. write 23.We ______ finish the task on time if we work together, I’m sure. A. can be able to B. will be able to C. are able to D. were able to 24.—Do you know ______? —Next month. A. when will the new library open B. when the new library will open C. when did the new library open D. when the new library opened 25.The old man was so kind that he ______ all his money to the poor children. A. gave away B. gave up C. gave in D. gave out 26.—Must I return the book today? —No, you ______. You can keep it for three days. A. mustn’t B. can’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t 27.This is the school ______ my father worked thirty years ago. A. which B. that C. where D. when 28.—I saw Tom ______ in the park yesterday. —He often does some exercise there after school. A. run B. running C. to run D. ran 29.With the development of technology, our life ______ a lot in the past ten years. A. changes B. changed C. has changed D. will change 30.We should protect the environment ______ we can live a better life. A. so that B. even if C. as soon as D. as long as 31.—Who taught you to play the piano? —Nobody. I learned it by ______. A. me B. myself C. mine D. my 32.The number of volunteers in our city ______ 2,000 now, and a number of them ______ students. A. is; are B. are; is C. is; is D. are; are 33.He ______ in this school for five years before he moved to Beijing. A. has taught B. taught C. had taught D. teaches 34.—Would you mind ______ the window? It’s a bit cold. —Of course not. A. close B. closing C. to close D. closed 35.This book is ______ interesting than the one I read last month. A. much more B. more much C. too more D. more too 四、完形填空（每小题 1 分，共 15 分） Last year, I joined a volunteer club at school. Our club often does some 36 things to help others. Every weekend, we go to the old people’s home to 37 the elderly. We clean their rooms, read newspapers to them and 38 with them. The old people are very 39 to see us. They often tell us interesting stories about their lives. I still remember the first time I went there. An old grandma was sitting alone and looking 40 . I went over to talk with her. She told me that her children lived far away and she felt very 41 . I held her hand and listened to her carefully. After that, I often visited her and brought her some small gifts. Now she always 42 at me when I arrive. We also help 43 children in the poor areas. We collect books, clothes and toys and 44 them to the children. Every time we see the 45 on their faces, we feel very happy. Volunteer work has 46 a big difference to my life. I have learned a lot from it. I know that 47 small actions can make a big difference. I will 48 to be a volunteer and help more people in the future. If you want to 49 a difference, why not join a volunteer club? It’s a great way to 50 your time and help others. 36. A. bad B. good C. boring D. difficult 37. A. look for B. look at C. look after D. look up 38. A. play B. fight C. argue D. agree 39. A. sad B. angry C. happy D. tired 40. A. excited B. worried C. interested D. surprised 41. A. alone B. lonely C. happy D. relaxed 42. A. shouts B. cries C. smiles D. points 43. A. rich B. poor C. healthy D. strong 44. A. sell B. buy C. send D. borrow 45. A. smiles B. tears C. worries D. fears 46. A. got B. made C. took D. did 47. A. so B. such C. very D. too 48. A. stop B. forget C. continue D. refuse 49. A. do B. make C. have D. get 50. A. waste B. save C. spend D. take 五、阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） A Zhang Wei is a college student who started a project called “Green Campus” last year. The project aims to make schools more environmentally friendly. Zhang Wei came up with the idea after seeing too much waste in his school. At first, Zhang Wei faced many difficulties. Some students didn’t understand his idea and laughed at him. They thought it was a waste of time. But Zhang Wei didn’t give up. He started small: he put up posters to encourage students to save water and electricity. He also set up recycling bins in classrooms and dormitories. Slowly, more and more students joined him. They helped collect waste paper, plastic bottles and other recyclable materials. They also planted trees on the school campus. One year later, the school changed a lot. The amount of waste decreased by 30%, and the campus became greener and cleaner. Zhang Wei said, “I’m glad that I stuck to my idea. It shows that everyone can make a difference if they try. We don’t have to do big things—small actions can add up to big changes.” Now, “Green Campus” has spread to other schools in the city. Many students are following Zhang Wei’s example and making their schools more eco-friendly. 51.Why did Zhang Wei start the “Green Campus” project? A. To make more friends at school. B. To make schools more environmentally friendly. C. To get good grades in college. D. To help his family make money. 52.What did Zhang Wei do first to start the project? A. He planted trees on the campus. B. He collected waste paper and plastic bottles. C. He put up posters and set up recycling bins. D. He asked other schools to join his project. 53.How much did the waste decrease in Zhang Wei’s school after one year? A. By 10%. B. By 20%. C. By 30%. D. By 40%. 54.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Zhang Wei gave up the project because of difficulties. B. No students laughed at Zhang Wei’s idea. C. The “Green Campus” project spread to other schools. D. Zhang Wei’s school became worse after the project. 55.What’s the structure of the passage? A. ①/②③/④ B. ①②/③/④ C. ①/②/③④ D. ①②③/④ B Emily was a 12-year-old girl who lived in a small town. She loved animals very much, but she noticed that many stray dogs and cats in her town had no food or shelter. She felt sorry for them and wanted to help. One day, Emily talked to her parents about her idea of setting up a “Pet Helpers” club. Her parents supported her. Emily then asked her friends to join. At first, only three friends joined, but soon more children wanted to be part of the club. The club members started by collecting food and old blankets for the stray animals. They also built simple shelters in a park. Every weekend, they went to feed the animals and clean the shelters. They even took some sick animals to the vet. Word of the “Pet Helpers” club spread quickly. Many people in the town began to donate food, money and supplies. A local vet offered to give free treatment to the stray animals. Some people even adopted the animals and gave them new homes. Emily said, “I never thought we could do so much. It’s amazing to see how many people care about the stray animals. We just started with a small idea, but it grew into something big. It shows that anyone can make a difference, no matter how young you are.” 56.How old was Emily when she set up the “Pet Helpers” club? A. 10 years old. B. 12 years old. C. 14 years old. D. 16 years old. 57.What did the “Pet Helpers” club do first? A. They built shelters for stray animals. B. They took sick animals to the vet. C. They collected food and old blankets. D. They asked people to adopt stray animals. 58.Who offered free treatment to the stray animals? A. Emily’s parents. B. The club members. C. A local vet. D. Some people in the town. 59..What does the underlined word “adopted” mean in Chinese? A. 收养 B. 抛弃 C. 虐待 D. 训练 60.What can we learn from Emily’s story? A. Only adults can help others. B. Small ideas can lead to big changes. C. It’s difficult to help stray animals. D. You need a lot of money to start a club. C In 2018, a 17-year-old boy named Li Ming from Sichuan Province started a project to help children in mountainous areas. Li Ming visited a mountain village during his summer vacation and was shocked by what he saw. Many children there didn’t have enough books to read or school supplies to use. They had to walk two hours to school every day. Li Ming decided to do something to help. He first told his classmates about the situation. Together, they collected books, pens, pencils and other school supplies. They also raised money by selling handmade crafts. Li Ming then went back to the mountain village and gave the supplies to the children. But Li Ming didn’t stop there. He wanted to help the children for a long time. He set up a website to share the children’s stories. Many people learned about the project and began to donate money and supplies. Some volunteers even went to the village to teach the children. Over the past five years, Li Ming’s project has helped more than 500 children. The children now have enough books and school supplies. A new road has been built, so they don’t have to walk so far to school. Some children who couldn’t go to school before are now studying in classrooms. Li Ming said, “Helping others makes me happy. I will continue to do this project because I want to see more children have a better future. Everyone can make a difference if they have a kind heart and take action.” 61.When did Li Ming start the project to help children in mountainous areas? A. In 2016. B. In 2018. C. In 2020. D. In 2023. 62.What shocked Li Ming during his summer vacation? A. The children in the village had no books or school supplies. B. The village had a new road. C. The children lived in big houses. D. The village had a lot of schools. 63.How did Li Ming and his classmates raise money? A. By asking their parents for money. B. By selling handmade crafts. C. By working in a factory. D. By borrowing money from friends. 64.How many children has Li Ming’s project helped over the past five years? A. More than 300. B. More than 400. C. More than 500. D. More than 600. 65.What can we infer from the passage? A. Li Ming will stop the project soon. B. The children in the village now have a better life. C. No one else joined Li Ming’s project. D. The village didn’t change at all. 六、任务型阅读（每小题 2 分，共 10 分） Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in the world. It not only helps others but also brings happiness to volunteers themselves. There are many ways to volunteer, such as helping at animal shelters, cleaning up parks, teaching children, and visiting the elderly. To be a good volunteer, you need to have some qualities. First, you should be kind and patient. You need to care about others and be willing to listen to their problems. Second, you should be responsible. You need to finish the tasks you promise to do. Third, you should be flexible. Sometimes things don’t go as planned, so you need to be able to adapt to changes. Volunteering has many benefits. For example, it can help you make new friends and learn new skills. It can also improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Moreover, volunteering can give you a sense of achievement. When you see the positive changes you bring to others’ lives, you will feel proud of yourself. If you want to become a volunteer, you can start by looking for volunteer opportunities in your community. You can also join volunteer organizations or use online platforms to find projects that interest you. Remember, even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 任务：根据短文内容，回答下列问题或完成句子。 66.What is a great way to make a difference in the world?（不超过 5 个词） 67.What are the three qualities of a good volunteer?（不超过 15 个词） 68.How can volunteering help you?（列出两点即可） 69.Where can you find volunteer opportunities? 70.What does the passage mainly talk about? 七、短文选词（每小题 1 分，共 10 分） help, different, kind, important, make, start, happy, volunteer, change, act Everyone has the ability to 71. a difference in the world. You don’t need to do big things—small 72. of kindness can also have a big impact. One way to help others is to be a 73. . Volunteering can 74. your life and the lives of those around you. When you volunteer, you are not only 75. others but also learning new things. You can meet new people and make new friends. Volunteering can also bring you 76. and a sense of achievement. It makes you realize how 77. it is to care for others. If you want to 78. volunteering, you can choose something that you are interested in. For example, if you love animals, you can help at an animal shelter. If you like children, you can teach them English or help them with their homework. Remember, every small 79. counts. You don’t have to be perfect—you just need to be 80. and willing to help. By working together, we can make the world a better place. 八、书面表达（ 15 分） 假设你是李华，你校正在招募志愿者参与 “社区互助” 活动。请你写一封申请信，内容包括： 1.你想参与该活动的原因； 2.你能做的志愿服务（至少两项）； 3.你对志愿服务的看法。 要求： 词数 80-100；条理清晰，语句通顺，语法正确；文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。 Dear Sir/Madam, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $