Unit 3 Make it happen!课时5 Reading for writing 1 课时练习 2026-2027学年外研版英语八年级上册

**基本信息** 初中英语八年级上册Unit 3课时5同步练，分层递进覆盖词汇、句型到语篇，适配新授课知识巩固与核心素养培育。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础层|核心词汇与固定搭配|机械默写15个单元单词（如curiosity、talent）及8个词组（如lightning rod），夯实语言能力基础| |进阶层|句型结构与语法应用|语境化练习（补全句子、词形转换），如用curiosity相关句型及explore→exploration转换，提升思维品质| |综合层|语篇理解与表达|多模态语篇（记叙文/说明文/表格）阅读+翻译/完形/简答，如Marie Curie事迹阅读培养文化意识，强化学习能力|

2026-2027学年外研版八年级上册 Unit 3 Make it happen! 课时5 Reading for writing 1 部分 课时练习 一、单词默写(根据中文写出英文单词) 1. 好奇心 _ 2. 天资,天赋 _ 3. 电 _ 4. 闪电 _ 5. 先驱,先锋 _ 6. 探索;探险 _ 7. 试验,检验 _ 8. 尽管,虽然 _ 9. 失败 _ 10. 将来的,未来的 _ 11. 探险者 _ 12. 冒险举动 _ 13. 促使 _ 14. 地震 _ 15. 锁眼,钥匙孔 _ 二、词组默写(根据中文写出英文词组) 1. 避雷针 _ 2. 做研究 _ 3. 对……好奇 _ 4. 导致,通向 _ 5. 失去生命 _ 6. 从……中学习 _ 7. 不仅仅 _ 8. 冒着风险 _ 三、根据要求完成句子(用所给中文提示补全英文句子,每空一词) 1. 没有好奇心,历史上最伟大的发明就不可能实现。 The greatest inventions in history would be impossible _ curiosity. 2. 他对电的本质有着深深的好奇。 He had a deep curiosity _ the nature of electricity. 3. 他的好奇心驱使他发明了避雷针。 His curiosity _ him to invent the lightning rod. 4. 尽管失败,他的好奇心给了未来的探索者以灵感。 _ the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. 5. 好奇心为我们打开一扇又一扇门,去发现新世界。 Curiosity opens one door _ another for us to discover a new world. 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. Albert Einstein once said he had no special _ (talent) but only curiosity. 2. Benjamin Franklin did lots of _ (research) to understand electricity. 3. Wan Hu was a pioneer of space _ (explore) in the Ming Dynasty. 4. Zhang Heng spent years _ (study) the sky and the earth. 5. His curiosity continues _ (influence) scientists today. 6. Curiosity drives people towards certain _ (goal). 五、单项选择(从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案) ( )1. Without curiosity, great inventions would be _. A. possible B. impossible C. necessary D. available ( )2. Benjamin Franklin was drawn _ electricity and did lots of research. A. on B. in C. to D. for ( )3. Wan Hu lost his life _ he tested his "flying chair". A. because B. while C. although D. unless ( )4. Zhang Heng invented the first earthquake detector _ his deep curiosity about the world. A. because of B. instead of C. in spite of D. except for ( )5. Curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also _ people towards certain goals. A. drives B. gives C. takes D. makes ( )6. He spent years studying the sky and the earth _ he drew the first star map. A. while B. until C. because D. although ( )7. _ the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. A. Because B. Despite C. For D. Since ( )8. A scientist is a curious person _ through a keyhole of nature. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked ( )9. Curiosity opens one door _ another for us to discover a new world. A. after B. before C. with D. for ( )10. What does the writer say about curiosity in the passage? A. It is the key to discovering new things. B. It is only for scientists. C. It is dangerous. D. It is a special talent. 六、翻译句子(根据中文提示,将下列句子翻译成英文) 1. 爱因斯坦曾说:“我没有特殊的天赋,我只是非常好奇。” _ 2. 本杰明 富兰克林对电的本质有着深深的好奇。 _ 3. 万户,明朝太空探索的先驱,在测试他的发明时失去了生命。 _ 4. 张衡花了多年时间研究天空和地球。 _ 5. 好奇心为我们打开一扇又一扇门,去发现一个新世界。 _ 七、阅读理解(A篇 记叙文;B篇 说明文;C篇 表格类) A Marie Curie is famous for her discovery of radium and polonium. But where did her passion for science come from? It came from her deep curiosity about the natural world. As a child, Marie was fascinated by the way things worked. She often asked her father, a physics teacher, questions about the stars, the elements, and the universe. Her curiosity didn't disappear when she became a scientist. Instead, it grew stronger. She spent years working in a laboratory, often in difficult conditions, to understand the mysterious properties of radioactive materials. Her curiosity also made her brave. She took risks by handling dangerous materials without knowing their full effects. Her work led to two Nobel Prizes, but she never stopped being curious. Even near the end of her life, she was still asking questions. Marie Curie proved that curiosity is not just for young people — it is a lifelong quality that can lead to amazing discoveries. ( )1. What was Marie Curie's passion driven by? A. Money and fame. B. Deep curiosity about the natural world. C. Pressure from her family. D. A desire to travel. ( )2. Where did Marie's interest in science come from? A. Her school. B. Her father, a physics teacher. C. Her friends. D. A book she read. ( )3. How did Marie's curiosity change as she grew older? A. It disappeared. B. It grew stronger. C. It became weaker. D. It stayed the same. ( )4. What risk did Marie take in her work? A. She traveled to other countries. B. She handled dangerous radioactive materials. C. She worked in a modern lab. D. She used new equipment. ( )5. What can we learn from Marie Curie's story? A. Curiosity is only for children. B. Curiosity can lead to lifelong discoveries. C. Scientists should avoid risks. D. Fame is the only goal of science. B Curiosity is often described as the desire to learn or know about something. It is a fundamental human trait that has driven many of the world's greatest discoveries and inventions. Without curiosity, there would be no scientific progress. Curiosity encourages us to ask questions, to explore the unknown, and to challenge existing beliefs. It pushes us to look beyond what is obvious and to seek deeper understanding. Psychologists have found that curiosity is linked to higher levels of happiness, creativity, and intelligence. Curious people are more likely to try new things and to learn from their experiences. They are also more open to different perspectives and more tolerant of uncertainty. However, curiosity also has its challenges. It can lead to risk-taking and sometimes to failure. But as the saying goes, "Failure is the mother of success." In the end, curiosity is a powerful force that drives human progress and makes life more meaningful. ( )6. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Curiosity can be dangerous. B. Curiosity is a key driver of human progress. C. Only scientists need curiosity. D. Curiosity is not important for happiness. ( )7. According to the passage, what does curiosity encourage us to do? A. Accept everything without questioning. B. Stick to our beliefs. C. Ask questions and explore the unknown. D. Avoid risks. ( )8. What have psychologists found about curiosity? A. It makes people unhappy. B. It is linked to creativity and intelligence. C. It is rare in most people. D. It prevents learning. ( )9. What challenge does curiosity sometimes bring? A. It leads to failure and risk-taking. B. It makes people too cautious. C. It stops people from trying new things. D. It reduces happiness. ( )10. What does the writer suggest about failure? A. It should be avoided at all costs. B. It is the mother of success. C. It is a sign of weakness. D. It is caused by curiosity. C Inventor/Scientist Field What they were curious about Invention/Discovery Benjamin Franklin Physics Electricity Lightning rod Wan Hu Space Space travel "Flying chair" Zhang Heng Astronomy, seismology Motion of earth and sky Star map, earthquake detector Marie Curie Chemistry, physics Radioactivity Radium, polonium Alexander Fleming Medicine Bacteria and mold Penicillin ( )11. Which person studied electricity? A. Wan Hu. B. Zhang Heng. C. Benjamin Franklin. D. Marie Curie. ( )12. What did Zhang Heng invent? A. Lightning rod. B. Flying chair. C. Star map and earthquake detector. D. Penicillin. ( )13. What was Marie Curie curious about? A. Space. B. Electricity. C. Radioactivity. D. Motion of earth. ( )14. Who lost their life while testing their invention? A. Benjamin Franklin. B. Wan Hu. C. Zhang Heng. D. Marie Curie. ( )15. What common quality did all these people share? A. They were all rich. B. They were all curious about the unknown. C. They all worked in medicine. D. They all lived in the same country. 八、完形填空(阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案) Curiosity is a wonderful thing. It is the (1) _ that makes us ask "why" and "how". It (2) _ us to explore the world around us. Without curiosity, many great inventions would (3) _ exist. For example, Isaac Newton was curious (4) _ why an apple fell to the ground. This simple question (5) _ him to develop the law of gravity. Another example is Charles Darwin. He was curious about the (6) _ of different species. His curiosity led him to develop the theory of evolution. These scientists (7) _ not special talents. They were just very curious. Curiosity is not just for scientists. (8) _ can be curious. Curious people learn more, (9) _ more creative, and enjoy life more. So, never stop asking questions. (10) _ curiosity, you may discover something amazing! ( )1. A. thing B. problem C. force D. trouble ( )2. A. stops B. drives C. prevents D. avoids ( )3. A. always B. often C. sometimes D. never ( )4. A. about B. for C. with D. on ( )5. A. caused B. made C. led D. showed ( )6. A. differences B. colours C. sizes D. names ( )7. A. had B. have C. were D. are ( )8. A. None B. Everyone C. No one D. Someone ( )9. A. become B. became C. becoming D. becomes ( )10. A. For B. Without C. With D. From 九、阅读综合(阅读下面短文,完成判断和回答) The Curious Mind of Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci is famous as an artist, but he was also an inventor, scientist, and engineer. His curiosity was boundless. He filled thousands of pages with sketches and notes about topics ranging from anatomy to flight. Leonardo was curious about how the human body worked. He dissected over 30 human bodies to learn about muscles, bones, and organs. This knowledge helped him create more realistic paintings. He was also curious about flight. He observed birds and designed flying machines, though none of them were built during his lifetime. He studied water flow and designed canal systems. He even studied fossils and wondered about the history of the earth. Leonardo's curiosity never stopped. He asked questions about almost everything he saw. His notebooks show a mind that was always learning and wondering. Although many of his inventions were not built, his ideas were far ahead of his time. Leonardo proves that a curious mind can lead to creativity in many areas. Part A: 判断下列句子正(T)误(F) ( )1. Leonardo da Vinci was only an artist. ( )2. He dissected human bodies to learn about anatomy. ( )3. He successfully built flying machines that could fly. ( )4. Leonardo studied fossils and wondered about the history of the earth. ( )5. His curiosity was limited to art only. Part B: 根据短文内容回答问题(完整句子) 6. How many human bodies did Leonardo dissect? _ 7. What did Leonardo learn from dissecting bodies that helped his art? _ 8. What did Leonardo design to try to achieve flight? _ 9. What does Leonardo's story teach us about curiosity? _ 参考答案 一、单词默写 1. curiosity 2. talent 3. electricity 4. lightning 5. pioneer 6. exploration 7. test 8. despite 9. failure 10. future 11. explorer 12. risk 13. drive 14. earthquake 15. keyhole 二、词组默写 1. lightning rod 2. do research 3. be curious about 4. lead to 5. lose one's life 6. learn from 7. more than 8. take risks 三、根据要求完成句子 1. without 2. about 3. led/drove 4. Despite 5. after 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. talents 2. research 3. exploration 4. studying 5. to influence 6. goals 五、单项选择 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A 六、翻译句子 1. Albert Einstein once said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." 2. Benjamin Franklin had a deep curiosity about the nature of electricity. 3. Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration, lost his life while testing his invention. 4. Zhang Heng spent years studying the sky and the earth. 5. Curiosity opens one door after another for us to discover a new world. 七、阅读理解 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. B 八、完形填空 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C 九、阅读综合 Part A: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F Part B: 6. He dissected over 30 human bodies. 7. He learned about muscles, bones, and organs, which helped him create more realistic paintings. 8. He designed flying machines (based on bird observation). 9. It teaches us that curiosity can lead to creativity and discoveries in many areas. 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $