Unit 1-Unit 8【六选五】专项练习 2026-2027学年沪外教版英语八年级上册

沪外教版八年级上册英语【六选五】 专项练习 Unit 1 Animal protection Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last month our class visited a wild animal rescue centre in the suburbs. A worker showed us around and told us stories about the animals there. 1. ______ Many had been hurt or left alone before they arrived. Luckily, the centre gives them a safe home and good care. The worker said that many wild animals are in danger today. 2. ______ Their homes are being cut down, and some people hunt them for money. This makes it hard for them to survive in nature. We also learned how to help animals in our daily life. 3. ______ For example, we should not buy things made from wild animals. We can also keep our parks clean so that birds and small animals stay healthy. After lunch, we helped clean the animal houses. 4. ______ It was hard work, but everyone worked happily together. The worker thanked us and said the animals would sleep better that night. On the way home, I thought a lot about what I had seen. 5. ______ I decided to tell my friends and family to protect animals too. If everyone helps a little, the world will be a better place for them. A. Those lovely animals need our care and kindness. B. The tickets were too expensive for most of the students. C. We washed the floors and gave the animals fresh water. D. The centre looks after all kinds of animals, from birds to foxes. E. People build roads and houses in the forests where they live. F. Small actions can make a big difference to their lives. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Bees are small insects, but they do very important work for us. Without them, we would not have many fruits and vegetables. 1. ______ That is why scientists are worried about the falling number of bees around the world. One big problem is that bees are losing their homes. 2. ______ When there are fewer flowers, bees cannot find enough food. They also get sick more easily in dirty air. In some cities, people are trying to help. 3. ______ These small gardens give bees a place to rest and find food. Even a few pots of flowers on a balcony can be useful. Students can also do something to help bees. 4. ______ We can learn about bees in science class and tell others why they matter. We should never hurt bees when we see them. Protecting bees is protecting ourselves. 5. ______ So let us start today and do our part for these tiny but great workers. A. They help plants grow by carrying pollen from flower to flower. B. Every small insect plays a part in keeping nature in balance. C. They plant flowers on rooftops and in empty lots. D. Farmers cut down wild plants and use too many chemicals. E. Our school could build a small garden with sweet-smelling flowers. F. Honey tastes sweet and is good for our health. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Elephants are the largest animals on land, and they are also among the cleverest. 1. ______ They can remember old friends and even recognise themselves in a mirror. Sadly, these gentle giants are now in great danger. People hunt elephants for their ivory tusks. 2. ______ Many countries have banned this trade, but illegal hunting still happens. As a result, the number of elephants keeps dropping. Elephants also lose their homes because of human activities. 3. ______ When forests become farms and roads, elephants have nowhere to go. Sometimes they walk into villages and hurt people by accident. Luckily, some organisations are working hard to save elephants. 4. ______ They also teach local people how to live safely near these animals. In this way, humans and elephants can share the land. We may live far from Africa or Asia, but we can still help. 5. ______ If we all say no to ivory, elephants will have a better future. A. This cruel business brings a lot of money to a few people. B. By learning about them, we can spread the message to more people. C. Elephants are afraid of mice, according to an old story. D. They can use their long trunks to pick up food and even draw pictures. E. People cut down trees and build new towns in the wild. F. They set up protected parks and watch the animals day and night. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in the sea. 1. ______ Fish, turtles and whales often mistake it for food and eat it. This can make them very sick, and many of them die. Sea turtles are among the animals most affected. 2. ______ When they eat plastic bags, the bags fill their stomachs and they cannot eat real food. Then they slowly become weaker. Some countries are taking action to reduce plastic waste. 3. ______ Shops are also asked to use paper bags instead. These rules help keep beaches and rivers cleaner. Each of us can do small things to protect sea animals. 4. ______ We can also join a beach clean-up with our family at the weekend. In this way, less rubbish will reach the sea. The sea gives us food, beauty and joy. 5. ______ If we treat it with care, it will keep giving for many years to come. A. It is our duty to keep it clean and healthy. B. We should carry our own bags when we go shopping. C. They have made new laws to limit the use of plastic. D. This rubbish comes from our homes, schools and streets. E. They often think plastic bags are jellyfish floating in the water. F. Whales are the largest animals that have ever lived on Earth. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 In my city, there is a small park where many kinds of birds live. 1. ______ Old people go there to listen to their songs, and children love to watch them fly. Sadly, the number of birds has fallen in recent years. One reason is that some people catch birds to sell or keep as pets. 2. ______ This is against the law, but it still happens in some places. Wild birds belong to nature, not to a cage. Another reason is the loss of safe places for birds to build their homes. 3. ______ Without enough trees, they have nowhere to lay their eggs. This makes it hard for their numbers to grow. Our school started a bird club last term. 4. ______ We also put up small wooden boxes for birds to live in. Now more birds come back to the park every spring. Birds are our friends, and they make our world livelier. 5. ______ Let us give them a safe home and a peaceful sky. A. Some birds fly south in winter to find warmer weather. B. We draw pictures and make posters to tell people to love birds. C. We should protect them and the places where they live. D. People cut down old trees and fill small lakes with soil. E. It has tall trees, a small lake and many green bushes. F. They put nets in the trees and take the birds away. Unit 2 Dream jobs Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 When I was little, people often asked me what I wanted to be. 1. ______ As I grew older, my answer changed many times. But now, in Grade Eight, I have finally found my dream job. My dream is to become an English teacher. 2. ______ I want to help students who are afraid of the language to find joy in it. A good teacher can open a window to the world. Ms Li is patient and kind. 3. ______ She turns difficult grammar into easy games, and she never laughs at our mistakes. Because of her, English has become my favourite subject. To make my dream come true, I know I must work hard. 4. ______ I also plan to read English stories and watch English films in my free time. Every small step brings me closer to my goal. A dream is like a star in the night sky. 5. ______ I believe that if I never give up, one day I will stand in front of my own class. A. Back then, I always said I wanted to be a doctor or a pilot. B. I practise speaking English for twenty minutes every day. C. This idea came from my own English teacher, Ms Li. D. It may be far away, but it shows us the way. E. She always finds a way to make her lessons interesting. F. Some jobs pay more money than others. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 My aunt works as a nurse in a busy city hospital. 1. ______ She takes care of patients day and night, and she is always calm and gentle. Everyone says she has a warm heart. When I was ill last winter, I stayed in her hospital for a week. 2. ______ She checked my temperature, brought me medicine and told me funny stories. Thanks to her, I was not afraid at all. Watching my aunt at work made me think about the future. 3. ______ Nurses do not just give medicine; they also give hope. I want to bring comfort to people in the same way. Of course, being a nurse is not easy. 4. ______ They sometimes work at night and miss family dinners. But helping others gives them a strong sense of happiness. Some people choose a job for money, but I have a different idea. 5. ______ That is why I hope to become a nurse in the future, just like my aunt. A. I began to wonder if I could do the same job one day. B. To me, a job should be something you truly care about. C. Her job is hard, but she loves it very much. D. She visited me whenever she had a free moment. E. Nurses are on their feet for many hours each day. F. The hospital is close to a big shopping centre. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last Friday, our school held a Career Day. 1. ______ They came from different fields, such as medicine, art and engineering. We were all excited to meet them. The first speaker was a young engineer. 2. ______ She showed us photos of the bridges and buildings she had helped to design. It was amazing to see how an idea could become a real thing. Next, a photographer shared her stories. 3. ______ She said her job let her travel to many places and meet interesting people. However, she also warned us that the work can be tiring. In the afternoon, we played a game about choosing jobs. 4. ______ We had to match our skills and interests with different kinds of work. The game made us think more seriously about our future. Career Day taught me something important. 5. ______ We should choose a job that fits us, not one that others like for us. With hard work and clear goals, any dream can come true. A. Several guests were invited to talk about their jobs. B. A good job is not only about money or fame. C. She had taken pictures in more than thirty countries. D. Each group got a card with a list of questions. E. The school bus arrived at eight o'clock in the morning. F. She told us that maths was her favourite subject at school. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Dear Li Ming, thank you for your letter. You asked me what I want to do in the future. 1. ______ I have loved animals since I was a small child, and I hope to look after them when I grow up. Our family has a dog called Coco. 2. ______ When she was sick last year, the vet made her well again in a few days. From that day on, I knew what I wanted to do. To become a vet, I need to learn a lot. 3. ______ I also need to be patient and brave, because some animals may bite when they are afraid. There is still a long way to go. Some people say this job is dirty and tiring. 4. ______ But I do not mind, because saving a life is worth all the hard work. When an animal licks my hand, I feel truly happy. What about you, Li Ming? 5. ______ Write back soon and tell me your plan. I hope that both of us can reach our dreams in the future. A. I want to be a vet, a doctor for animals. B. She is like a member of our family. C. Many families keep pets in our neighbourhood. D. Have you decided what you want to be? E. It is true that vets often work long hours. F. I must study biology and chemistry well at school. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 My name is Wang Hai, and I am a Grade Eight student. 1. ______ It may sound like a big dream, but I have had it since I was six years old. I fell in love with football when my father first took me to a match. 2. ______ From then on, I played with my friends whenever I had time. Football soon became the most important part of my life. Training is not always fun. 3. ______ Sometimes my legs hurt so much that I can hardly walk home. But I know that hard work is the only way to get better. My parents support me, but they also have one rule. 4. ______ They say a good player should also be a good student. So I always finish my homework before I go to the field. Not everyone can become a famous player. 5. ______ Even if I never play in a big stadium, I will always love this game. A dream gives us power to move forward. A. The players ran like the wind and never gave up. B. I must keep up with my schoolwork as well. C. Watching football on TV is a popular hobby. D. I get up at six every morning to practise. E. My dream job is to become a professional football player. F. But that does not stop me from trying my best. Unit 3 Be strong, be brave Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Two months ago, my teacher asked me to give a speech at the school assembly. 1. ______ I had never spoken in front of so many people, and my hands shook just at the thought of it. That evening, I told my mother about my worry. 2. ______ She said everyone feels nervous, and the secret is to prepare well. Then she helped me write and practise the speech. For the next week, I practised everywhere. 3. ______ I even stood in front of a mirror and watched my own face. Slowly, I began to feel calmer and more confident. On the big day, my heart beat fast when I walked onto the stage. 4. ______ Then I took a deep breath and began to speak. To my surprise, my voice was clear and steady. When I finished, everyone clapped loudly. 5. ______ Now I know that being brave does not mean having no fear. It means doing what you must do even when you are afraid. A. She listened carefully and smiled at me. B. That moment was the proudest of my life. C. The assembly hall was decorated with colourful flowers. D. I looked at the smiling faces in the hall. E. I read my speech aloud in my room every night. F. At first, I wanted to say no. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last summer, my brother and I decided to climb a mountain near our town. 1. ______ The path was long and steep, and the sun was very hot. Still, we were full of energy at the start. Halfway up, I began to feel tired. 2. ______ I wanted to sit down and wait for my brother to come back. But he encouraged me and said we were almost there. The hardest part came near the top. 3. ______ I had to hold onto the rocks and climb slowly. I was a little scared, but I told myself not to give up. Finally, we reached the top. 4. ______ The whole town lay below us, and the sky seemed close enough to touch. Every drop of sweat was worth it. On the way down, I thought about the trip. 5. ______ As long as we keep going, we can reach places we once thought impossible. A. We bought some water and snacks at the foot of the hill. B. Difficulties are not as scary as they seem at first. C. My legs were heavy and my face was wet with sweat. D. The road became narrow and covered with stones. E. We set off early in the morning with our backpacks. F. What a wonderful view we saw! Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 On my way home from school, I saw an old man fall down in the street. 1. ______ He was holding his leg and could not stand up. Many people walked past, but nobody stopped. I remembered what our teacher had taught us in a safety lesson. 2. ______ I asked a woman nearby to call for help while I stayed with the old man. I also covered him with my jacket. Soon an ambulance arrived. 3. ______ The doctors said the old man had broken his leg and needed to go to hospital. They thanked me for acting so calmly. That night, I told my parents what had happened. 4. ______ They said they were proud of me and reminded me to be careful too. I felt happy that I could help someone in need. This experience taught me a lesson about courage. 5. ______ Courage is not about being strong; it is about doing the right thing at the right time. A. Being brave sometimes means helping a stranger. B. At first they looked worried, and then they smiled. C. Two doctors got out and came to us. D. I was worried, but I knew I had to act quickly. E. We should keep the person still and warm. F. The street was busy with cars and bicycles. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last term, I failed my maths exam for the first time. 1. ______ I felt so sad that I did not want to talk to anyone. For a few days, I even thought I was not good at maths at all. My father noticed that something was wrong. 2. ______ He told me that everyone meets failure, and what matters is what we do next. His words made me feel a little better. Together we looked at my paper and found the problems. 3. ______ I also wrote down the mistakes in a notebook and reviewed them every week. Little by little, I could solve the questions I once found impossible. Two months later, we had another test. 4. ______ I improved from fifty to eighty points, and my teacher praised me in front of the class. I could not stop smiling. Failure is not the end of the road. 5. ______ If we stay strong and keep learning, we will become better than before. A. The result was much worse than I had expected. B. Maths is my least favourite subject at school. C. He sat beside me and asked me what had happened. D. I was still nervous when I opened the paper. E. In fact, it can be the start of a new journey. F. I had not understood some key ideas in class. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 In our class, there was a boy named Ben who often sat alone. 1. ______ Some students laughed at his old clothes and made fun of his accent. He never said anything and just looked down at his desk. One day, I saw a big boy take Ben's notebook and throw it on the floor. 2. ______ I felt angry and wanted to help, but I was afraid of being laughed at too. For a moment, I stood still. Then I remembered my grandfather's words. 3. ______ He often said that staying silent when others are hurt is a kind of cowardice. So I walked over and picked up the notebook. I told the big boy that what he did was wrong. 4. ______ To my surprise, some classmates stood beside me and joined in. The boy felt ashamed and walked away. After that day, things began to change. 5. ______ Ben made several new friends, and the classroom became a friendlier place. I learned that one brave person can make a difference. A. Ben's face turned red and tears filled his eyes. B. He had taught me to stand up for what is right. C. More students started to talk and play with him. D. He had moved here from another city last year. E. The school library has thousands of books. F. My voice was shaking, but I did not stop. Unit 4 In the neighbourhood Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 I live in a quiet neighbourhood in the east of the city. 1. ______ There are tall trees along the streets and a small park in the middle. It is a comfortable place to live. One of the best things here is the community centre. 2. ______ Children do their homework there, and old people play chess in the afternoon. It is always full of laughter and life. Shopping is also very convenient. 3. ______ We can buy fresh vegetables and fruit without going far. On weekends, the market is busy but lively. The neighbours here are friendly and helpful. 4. ______ When my family moved in, they welcomed us with warm smiles and homemade cakes. Now we often help each other. Of course, my neighbourhood is not perfect. 5. ______ But I still love it, because it feels like a big family. This is the place I call home. A. They are always ready to lend a hand. B. It offers free activities for people of all ages. C. There is a small market just two minutes' walk away. D. The buses are sometimes crowded in the morning. E. My home is on the fifth floor of a yellow building. F. Many people in the city live in tall buildings. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last month, a new family moved into the flat next door. 1. ______ They came from a small town in the south, and the parents spoke with a soft accent. At first, we only smiled and said hello. One evening, the mother knocked on our door. 2. ______ She said she did not know where to buy fresh food nearby. My mother was glad to show her around the next day. On Saturday, the two mothers went to the market together. 3. ______ By the time they came back, they were laughing like old friends. My mother even learned to cook a southern dish. Their little girl, Lily, soon became my sister's friend. 4. ______ They play together after school and share their favourite books. Our home is often filled with their happy voices. Now the new family feels at home here. 5. ______ A good neighbourhood is built on kindness and trust. I am happy that we could make them feel welcome. A. They talked about food, children and life in the city. B. There were a mother, a father and a little girl. C. They say our street is the friendliest they have known. D. The city has three big shopping malls. E. The two of them are in the same class. F. She came to ask us for some help. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last Sunday, our neighbourhood organised a clean-up day. 1. ______ More than fifty people joined, from primary school children to grandparents. Everyone brought gloves and bags. We started work at eight in the morning. 2. ______ We picked up bottles, paper and plastic bags from the grass. Some rubbish had been there for a long time and smelled bad. The work was tiring but interesting. 3. ______ A little boy found an old coin in the soil, and we all laughed and cheered. Even the youngest children worked as hard as the adults. By noon, the park looked completely different. 4. ______ The grass was green again, and the flowers seemed to smile in the sun. Many people stopped to say thank you to us. This clean-up day taught me something important. 5. ______ If everyone does a little, our neighbourhood will become a much cleaner and nicer place to live. A. We talked and joked while our hands kept moving. B. Each group was given a different area of the park. C. A clean environment needs the effort of everyone. D. The park has a small lake with many fish. E. All the rubbish had been collected into big bags. F. The idea was to make our local park clean and beautiful again. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Dear Amy, how are you? I have lived in my new neighbourhood for three months now. 1. ______ At first, everything felt strange, but now I really enjoy living here. There is a lovely library just across the road from my building. 2. ______ I go there every Saturday morning to read and borrow books. The librarian is kind and always helps me find good stories. My favourite place is the sports ground behind the library. 3. ______ After school, I often play basketball there with my new friends. We have become very close. The people here are friendly, too. 4. ______ Once, when I lost my keys, a neighbour helped me look for them for an hour. I was really moved. I hope you can come and visit me one day. 5. ______ Write back and tell me about your neighbourhood too. Best wishes, Linda. A. I moved here with my family in March. B. They treat each other like old friends. C. Many young people go there to run and play games. D. Then I will show you around this wonderful place. E. My school is far from my home. F. It is small but quiet and full of interesting books. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Like many old neighbourhoods in our city, ours has some problems. 1. ______ The streets are narrow, and cars often park on both sides. This makes it hard for people to walk safely. Another problem is the rubbish. 2. ______ Some people throw their bags on the ground instead of putting them in the bin. On hot days, the smell is terrible. Last month, the residents held a meeting to talk about these problems together. 3. ______ We suggested adding more bins and building a small parking lot. Everyone shared their ideas and opinions freely. The local government listened to us. 4. ______ New bins have been placed at every corner, and a parking area is being built. Life here is slowly getting better. I have learned an important lesson from this experience. 5. ______ If we all work together and speak up, we can make our neighbourhood a better and safer place for everyone. A. Many people came and spoke actively. B. Our neighbourhood is near a busy train station. C. Speaking up is the first step to change. D. They promised to solve the problems step by step. E. There are not enough rubbish bins in our area. F. The biggest one is the traffic. Unit 5 Culture and customs Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. 1. ______ Families come together, no matter how far away they live. The whole country is filled with joy and warmth. Before the festival, every family is busy cleaning the house. 2. ______ People believe that cleaning sweeps away bad luck and makes room for good fortune. Red decorations are put on doors and windows. On New Year's Eve, the whole family has a big dinner together. 3. ______ Dumplings are a must in the north, while rice cakes are popular in the south. We talk, laugh and watch the Spring Festival Gala. Children love this festival for another reason. 4. ______ The red packets with lucky money make them very happy. They also set off fireworks with their parents at night. The Spring Festival is more than a holiday. 5. ______ It reminds us of the importance of family and tradition. That is why it means so much to Chinese people. A. They can get red packets from their elders. B. Many people travel by train during the holiday. C. The table is always full of delicious food. D. It carries the hopes and feelings of a whole nation. E. It usually falls in January or February. F. This is an old custom with a special meaning. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. 1. ______ It is a day to remember a great poet named Qu Yuan. His story has been told for more than two thousand years. The most exciting activity is the dragon boat race. 2. ______ Teams row their long boats as fast as they can while drums beat loudly. Crowds stand by the river and cheer for their favourite team. Another important custom is eating zongzi. 3. ______ They are usually filled with rice, meat or sweet beans. The smell of fresh bamboo leaves makes everyone hungry. In some places, people also wear colourful bags and hang special plants on their doors. 4. ______ They believe these things can keep them healthy and safe. Old customs like these are still popular today. For me, the festival is both fun and meaningful. 5. ______ It helps us remember our history and pass it on to the next generation. A. These are rice dumplings wrapped in green leaves. B. These small bags are filled with sweet-smelling herbs. C. Many people go swimming in the river in summer. D. The boats are shaped like dragons with brightly painted heads. E. People all over China celebrate it in different ways. F. It connects the past with the present. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last year, an American teacher came to our school. 1. ______ She told us about many Western festivals, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. We were surprised to find how similar some customs are. At Thanksgiving, families in America have a big dinner. 2. ______ They eat turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pie. Before the meal, everyone says what they are thankful for. Christmas is another important festival in the West. 3. ______ People decorate their homes with lights and a Christmas tree. Children believe that Santa Claus brings them gifts at night. Our class also shared Chinese customs with Miss Green. 4. ______ We told her about the Spring Festival and showed her how to make dumplings. She said Chinese culture was fascinating. Learning about other cultures is a truly wonderful thing. 5. ______ It helps us understand each other better and makes the world a friendlier and more peaceful place. A. It is celebrated on December the twenty-fifth. B. We invited her to join our New Year celebration. C. It is a time to give thanks for the good things in life. D. English is spoken in many countries around the world. E. Her name was Miss Green and she came from New York. F. It opens our eyes and our hearts. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 My hometown is a small town in the south of China. 1. ______ It has its own special customs that have been kept for hundreds of years. Visitors often find them interesting. One famous custom is the lantern festival in autumn. 2. ______ People make lanterns in the shape of animals and flowers. At night, the whole town glows with warm light. During the festival, there is also a food market. 3. ______ We can taste many local snacks that are not found in big cities. The sweet rice wine is especially popular. What I like most is the dragon dance. 4. ______ The dancers move under a long cloth dragon, following the beat of drums. It is said that the dance brings good luck. Some young people think old customs are out of date. 5. ______ They are part of who we are and where we come from. I hope they will live on forever. A. Life there is quiet and full of tradition. B. But I believe we should keep them alive. C. It is performed by a group of strong young men. D. It is held when the rice harvest is over. E. Every family sells or shares its best dishes. F. Modern cities are changing very quickly. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 When you visit a Chinese family, there are some customs you should know. 1. ______ For example, you should take off your shoes at the door. This shows respect for the host's home. At the dinner table, the host usually invites guests to eat first. 2. ______ It is polite to wait until the elders have picked up their chopsticks. During the meal, the host will keep putting food into your bowl to show kindness. There are also some things you should not do. 3. ______ For instance, do not stick your chopsticks straight up in the rice. This is considered unlucky in Chinese tradition. When you leave, it is polite to thank the host. 4. ______ You can also say a few kind words about the meal. This makes everyone feel happy. Customs may differ from one country to another. 5. ______ If we learn them with an open mind, we can make friends wherever we go. A. Some actions may seem rude to Chinese people. B. This is a sign of respect and care. C. Saying goodbye in a warm way is important. D. Good manners are important in Chinese culture. E. But they all show respect and kindness. F. Chinese food is popular all over the world. Unit 6 Great minds Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Yuan Longping was one of the greatest scientists in China. 1. ______ He spent his whole life studying rice and trying to help farmers grow more food. People call him the father of hybrid rice. When Yuan was young, he saw many people go hungry. 2. ______ This made him decide to find a way to increase rice production. He worked in the fields for years, under the hot sun and in the rain. After many failures, he finally succeeded in the nineteen seventies. 3. ______ His new kind of rice could feed many more people than before. It was soon planted all over the world. Even when he became famous, Yuan stayed simple. 4. ______ He liked swimming, playing the violin and working in the field. He said he was first of all a farmer. Yuan Longping passed away in twenty twenty-one, but his spirit lives on. 5. ______ His dream of feeding everyone still encourages young scientists today. A. He did not care about money or comfort. B. Rice is the main food for many people in Asia. C. He produced a new kind of rice that grew much more grain. D. He was born in Beijing in nineteen thirty. E. Food was not enough for everyone at that time. F. He showed us what hard work and love can achieve. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Thomas Edison was an American inventor with more than a thousand inventions. 1. ______ He is best known for inventing the electric light bulb. But his success did not come easily. As a child, Edison was curious about everything. 2. ______ He asked so many questions that his teacher thought he was difficult. In the end, his mother took him out of school and taught him at home. Edison failed thousands of times before he found the right material for the light bulb. 3. ______ He said that failure was just another way that did not work. This positive attitude kept him going. Edison also worked very hard. 4. ______ He often slept only four hours a day and spent the rest of his time in the laboratory. His workers said he never seemed to get tired. Edison's inventions changed the world. 5. ______ His story tells us that great minds are made, not born. Curiosity, hard work and patience can lead us to success. A. He always wanted to know how things worked. B. He believed that hard work was more important than talent. C. Many inventors worked together in big companies. D. Each failure taught him something new. E. They brought light and music into ordinary homes. F. He was born in eighteen forty-seven and died in nineteen thirty-one. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Confucius was a great thinker and teacher who lived more than two thousand years ago. 1. ______ His ideas about learning, kindness and good behaviour are still important today. Confucius believed that everyone should keep learning. 2. ______ He said that learning without thinking is useless, and thinking without learning is dangerous. These words are still quoted by students. Confucius also cared deeply about how people treat each other. 3. ______ He said we should not do to others what we do not want done to ourselves. This golden rule is known all over the world. During his life, Confucius travelled from place to place. 4. ______ Although he did not get a high position, he never gave up his beliefs. He taught thousands of students along the way. Today, Confucius is remembered as a symbol of wisdom. 5. ______ If we follow his teachings, we can become better people and build a better society. A. His books are still read by people around the world. B. He believed that kindness begins at home. C. He wanted rulers to listen to his advice. D. He was born in the state of Lu in ancient China. E. There are many temples built in his honour. F. He taught his students to think for themselves. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Last month, our school held a science fair. 1. ______ Students from every class showed their own inventions. The hall was full of strange and clever machines. My friend Liu Wei made a small robot that can water plants. 2. ______ It uses a sensor to check whether the soil is dry. When the plant needs water, the robot moves over and gives it some. Another student, Zhang Mei, designed a special schoolbag. 3. ______ The bag can remind students to take everything they need. It even has a small light for rainy days. The judges were impressed by all the inventions. 4. ______ They said the students had shown great imagination. Some inventions were so useful that companies wanted to produce them. The science fair taught all of us a really valuable lesson. 5. ______ With curiosity and hard work, ordinary students can also be great minds. A. Anyone can be an inventor if they think and try. B. She got the idea when she left her homework at home. C. They asked many questions about how each one worked. D. His invention won the first prize. E. It was the biggest event of the term. F. Our school library has many science books. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Helen Keller was a great woman who showed the world the power of the human spirit. 1. ______ She lost both her sight and her hearing when she was only nineteen months old. For the first few years, Helen could not speak or understand others. 2. ______ Then, when she was seven, a special teacher named Anne Sullivan came to her home. Anne taught her to feel letters in her hand and, at last, Helen understood what words meant. Helen worked harder than anyone could imagine. 3. ______ She learned to read, write and even speak with great effort. Later, she went to college and became the first deaf-blind person to get a university degree. Helen did not stop at her own success. 4. ______ She travelled around the world and gave speeches to encourage others. She also wrote books about her life. Helen Keller's story still inspires millions of people around the world. 5. ______ No difficulty is too great if we refuse to give up. A. She wanted to help people with the same problems. B. Anne Sullivan was a kind and patient woman. C. It tells us that nothing is impossible with courage. D. She was born in America in eighteen eighty. E. She practised the same word hundreds of times. F. Her life was full of darkness and silence. Unit 7 Means of communication Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Communication has changed a lot in the past twenty years. 1. ______ Today, we can talk to anyone in the world with just a phone. In the past, writing a letter could take weeks. Today, smartphones are the most common way to communicate. 2. ______ We can send messages, make video calls and share photos instantly. This makes our life much easier and more convenient. The Internet has also brought people closer. 3. ______ We can join online classes, chat with friends abroad and learn about different cultures. Distance no longer keeps us apart. However, new ways of communication have some problems. 4. ______ Some people spend too much time looking at their phones. They forget to talk with the people around them. So we should use them wisely. 5. ______ Face-to-face talk is still important, because it carries real feelings. A warm smile is worth more than a hundred messages. A. They are not perfect at all. B. Almost everyone carries one in their pocket. C. Letters are written on paper with a pen. D. Long ago, people sent letters or used telephones at home. E. We should not let them take over our lives. F. It connects us with the whole world. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Dear Tom, thank you for your email. You asked me how people in China keep in touch today. 1. ______ Of course, young people like us love using phones. But I think every way has its own charm. My parents mostly use WeChat to send messages and photos. 2. ______ They also make video calls with our relatives in other cities. It is fast and almost free. My grandmother is different. 3. ______ She says a real letter feels warmer than a message on a screen. So I write to her every month, and she keeps all my letters in a box. At school, we also learn other ways to communicate. 4. ______ For example, we give speeches in front of the class and write emails to pen friends. These skills will be useful in the future. I hope this answers your question clearly. 5. ______ Please write back soon and tell me about your country. Best wishes, Li Hua. A. It is hard to give just one answer. B. The post office is near my home. C. Not all communication happens online. D. She still likes writing letters by hand. E. In the end, all these ways help people stay close. F. It is a useful app that almost everyone has. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 We communicate not only with words but also with our bodies. 1. ______ A smile, a nod or a wave can send a clear message. Sometimes body language says more than words. Body language is very useful when we meet people from other countries. 2. ______ For example, nodding means yes in most places, but in some countries it means the opposite. So we must be careful. In our daily life, body language helps us make friends. 3. ______ Looking into someone's eyes shows that you are listening. A warm hug can comfort a sad friend without a single word. However, body language can also cause mistakes. 4. ______ For instance, in some cultures it is rude to point at people. What is polite in one country may be impolite in another. So learning about body language is important. 5. ______ It helps us understand people better and avoid misunderstandings. A kind gesture is understood everywhere. A. They may not share the same language. B. This is called body language. C. Different countries have different rules about it. D. Small actions can show our true feelings. E. It is a silent language we all should learn. F. Writing letters is a good way to practise English. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Long before telephones and the Internet, people found clever ways to send messages. 1. ______ In ancient China, soldiers used smoke and fire to warn others of danger. These signals could travel very far. The invention of the telegraph in the nineteenth century was a big step. 2. ______ Messages could now travel by wire in seconds instead of days. It changed the way people did business and shared news. Then came the telephone, which made communication even easier. 3. ______ For the first time, people could hear each other's voices across long distances. Families separated by great distances felt closer. The twentieth century brought radio, television and later the Internet. 4. ______ Each new invention made the world smaller. Today, a message can reach the other side of the planet in less than a second. Looking back at this long history, we can see one clear trend. 5. ______ But one thing has never changed: people always want to keep in touch. A. Communication keeps getting faster and easier. B. It allowed people to send messages using electric signals. C. Many old machines are kept in museums today. D. They used fire, drums, flags and even birds. E. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in eighteen seventy-six. F. They changed how information reached millions of people. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Good communication helps us get along with the people around us. 1. ______ Here are some simple tips that may be useful for middle school students like you and me. They are easy to follow in daily life. First, listen carefully when others are speaking. 2. ______ Do not look at your phone or interrupt them. If you listen well, people will feel that you respect them. Second, choose the right time and place. 3. ______ In this way, you can talk openly and calmly. Remember that tone of voice matters as much as the words. Third, learn to control your feelings. 4. ______ If you feel angry, take a few deep breaths first. Speaking rudely will only make things worse. Finally, be honest and kind. 5. ______ Always try to understand the other person's feelings. With patience and respect, we can build strong and happy relationships. A. Good listening comes before good speaking. B. Say what you really think in a friendly way. C. Find a quiet moment when the other person is free. D. Many students like to talk with their friends after class. E. It is easy to say something you will regret. F. It is a skill that we can learn and improve. Unit 8 Fighting pandemics Passage 1 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 In recent years, the world has faced several serious pandemics. 1. ______ They spread quickly from person to person and can make many people ill. Fighting them requires the effort of everyone. Doctors and nurses are always at the front line. 2. ______ They work long hours, sometimes without enough rest. Their courage and hard work save countless lives. Scientists also play a key role. 3. ______ Thanks to them, we can understand how the virus works and how to stop it. Their research is the light in the darkness. Ordinary people can join the fight too. 4. ______ For example, we should wash our hands often and wear masks in crowded places. Staying healthy is a way of helping others. A pandemic shows us how connected we are. 5. ______ Only when all countries work together can we win this battle. Hope and unity are our strongest weapons. A. They study the virus and develop vaccines. B. No country can solve such a problem alone. C. A pandemic is a disease that spreads across the world. D. Small habits can protect us and those around us. E. They take care of the sick and comfort the worried. F. Hospitals in big cities are always busy. Passage 2 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 When the pandemic came to our city, schools closed and we had to stay at home. 1. ______ At first, I felt strange and even a little happy. But soon I began to miss my classmates and teachers. Studying at home was not easy. 2. ______ Sometimes the Internet was slow, and I could not hear clearly. I also found it hard to stay focused without a teacher beside me. To keep up with my lessons, I made a plan. 3. ______ I wrote down my goals and followed them every day. This helped me use my time well and reduce my worry. Life at home had some good sides, too. 4. ______ We cooked together and talked more than before. I also learned to do some housework and take care of myself. Looking back, this long experience changed me a lot. 5. ______ And I learned that even in the most difficult times, we can always find something good. A. I got up at the same time as on school days. B. I spent more time with my family. C. We started online lessons the following week. D. I became more independent and patient. E. Our school has a big playground. F. There were many problems at the beginning. Passage 3 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Dear teachers and classmates, today I want to talk about our heroes in white. 1. ______ They are the doctors and nurses who fought against the pandemic. We should never forget what they did for us. These medical workers gave up so much. 2. ______ Some did not see their children for weeks. They wore heavy protective clothes all day and often ate meals in a hurry. There was a young nurse in my neighbourhood. 3. ______ When she finally came home, she was thinner but full of pride. She said saving lives was her greatest honour. Their work was not only about medicine. 4. ______ They held patients' hands and told them not to be afraid. Many patients said that kindness gave them the strength to live. Let us show our thanks through our actions. 5. ______ For example, we can follow the health rules and respect their hard work. If we do this, we can honour them in the best way. A. It was also about love and hope. B. They are true heroes of our time. C. When the pandemic came, they stood at the front. D. They left their families and worked day and night. E. She volunteered to go to the worst-hit city. F. Many students want to become doctors in the future. Passage 4 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 When the pandemic reached our neighbourhood, life changed almost overnight. 1. ______ Shops closed, streets became empty, and everyone stayed indoors. It felt as if time had stopped completely. Soon, volunteers began to help. 2. ______ They bought food and medicine for old people who could not go out. They also delivered packages to every door. Our building had a small group too. 3. ______ Every morning, a neighbour checked on the elderly and shared the latest news. We all knew that we were not alone. There were hard moments, of course. 4. ______ Some people lost their jobs and felt worried about the future. But neighbours encouraged each other and shared what they had. When the lockdown ended, we finally went out. 5. ______ We had become a real community, closer to each other than ever before. The pandemic took a lot, but it also gave us something truly precious. A. We set up an online chat group to keep in touch. B. We were asked to stay at home to keep safe. C. The weather during that time was cold and rainy. D. Some young people formed a special team. E. People smiled and greeted each other warmly on the street. F. Not every day was easy. Passage 5 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使其意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Fighting a pandemic is not only the job of doctors. 1. ______ Each of us can play a part by building good habits. These simple daily habits protect both ourselves and the people around us. First, keep yourself and your home clean. 2. ______ We should wash our hands with soap for at least twenty seconds. Opening the windows often brings fresh air and keeps us healthy and comfortable. Second, take care of your body. 3. ______ Enough sleep, healthy food and exercise make our bodies strong. A strong body can fight illness much better than we think. Third, think of other people. 4. ______ If you are ill, stay at home and rest. Wearing a mask in crowded places is a small act of kindness. Finally, keep a positive mind. 5. ______ When we are cheerful, we can face problems with more courage. Together, we can protect our own health and our whole community. A. Cleanliness is the first step to good health. B. It is also the duty of everyone. C. We should not spread germs to others. D. A healthy lifestyle keeps us away from many diseases. E. Fear can be beaten by hope and teamwork. F. Many people take medicine when they catch a cold. 参考答案 Unit 1 Animal protection Passage 1：D E F C A Passage 2：A D C E B Passage 3：D A E F B Passage 4：D E C B A Passage 5：E F D B C Unit 2 Dream jobs Passage 1：A C E B D Passage 2：C D A E B Passage 3：A F C D B Passage 4：A B F E D Passage 5：E A D B F Unit 3 Be strong, be brave Passage 1：F A E D B Passage 2：E C D F B Passage 3：D E C B A Passage 4：A C F D E Passage 5：D A B F C Unit 4 In the neighbourhood Passage 1：E B C A D Passage 2：B F A E C Passage 3：F B A E C Passage 4：A F C B D Passage 5：F E A D C Unit 5 Culture and customs Passage 1：E F C A D Passage 2：E D A B F Passage 3：E C A B F Passage 4：A D E C B Passage 5：D B A C E Unit 6 Great minds Passage 1：D E C A F Passage 2：F A D B E Passage 3：D F B C A Passage 4：E D B C A Passage 5：D F E A C Unit 7 Means of communication Passage 1：D B F A E Passage 2：A F D C E Passage 3：B A D C E Passage 4：D B E F A Passage 5：F A C E B Unit 8 Fighting pandemics Passage 1：C E A D B Passage 2：C F A B D Passage 3：C D E A B Passage 4：B D A F E Passage 5：B A D C E 第 页 共 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $