Unit1-Unit8【六选五】专项练习2026-2027学年沪外教版英语八年级下册

沪外教版八年级下册英语【六选五】 专项练习 Unit 1 Learning to learn 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 entered Grade Eight, English became much harder for me. There were many new words, and the reading passages seemed endless. 1. ______ But my teacher told me that every learner meets difficulties at first, and the important thing is to keep going. My teacher advised me to make a simple study plan. She said I should review new words every day instead of learning them all before a test. 2. ______ Soon I found that I could remember new words much more easily, and my spelling improved a lot. Reading was another problem for me. I often stopped at every new word, so I read very slowly and often lost the main idea. 3. ______ This way, I could understand the main idea first and then go back to the difficult words. I also joined an English club at school. Every Friday afternoon, we talked about our week in simple English and played word games. 4. ______ At first I was nervous, but my classmates were friendly and patient, and soon I began to enjoy every meeting. Now English is one of my favourite subjects, and I am no longer afraid of it. 5. ______ Learning is not about being perfect; it is about making progress step by step. I am glad that I did not give up in that difficult term. A. I still make mistakes, but I am no longer afraid of them. B. She suggested that I read the whole passage quickly before looking up any words. C. I followed her advice and began to spend twenty minutes on words each morning. D. She has taught English in our school for more than twenty years. E. For a while, I really wanted to give up. F. Speaking with others gave me a real reason to use the language. 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。 Good notes can help you remember what you learn in class. Many students write down every word the teacher says, but that is not a good idea. 1. ______ Instead, you should listen carefully and write down only the key points, so that your brain has time to think. Before class, it is useful to look at the title and the pictures in your book. 2. ______ When you already know something about the topic, it is much easier to follow the teacher and to guess the meaning of new words. During the lesson, use short forms and symbols to save time. For example, you can write 'b/c' for 'because' and draw a star next to important ideas. 3. ______ Nobody else needs to read them, so do not worry about your handwriting. After class, read your notes again within a day. 4. ______ If some parts are unclear, you can ask your teacher or compare your notes with a classmate's. A short review can save you a lot of time later. Finally, keep your notes in one place and date each page. 5. ______ With clear and tidy notes, studying before a test becomes much less stressful and much more effective for every student. A. This gives you a rough idea of what the lesson will be about. B. This small habit helps move the new information into your long-term memory. C. You will be too busy writing to think about the lesson. D. The teacher usually writes the correct answers on the blackboard. E. Then you can easily find what you need when exam time comes. F. Your notes are for you, so keep them short and simple. 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 summer, I decided to learn swimming. I had been afraid of water since I was a small child. 1. ______ My father promised to teach me in the pool near our home, and he said I could take as much time as I needed. On the first day, I stood at the edge of the pool and could not move. The water looked deep and cold, and my legs felt like stone. 2. ______ He told me to hold the wall and just put my face in the water for a second. For a week, I only practised breathing and floating. It felt boring, and I wanted to swim like the other children. 3. ______ He said that a strong foundation would make everything else easier, so I kept going every morning. On the tenth day, something changed. I kicked my legs and moved my arms, and suddenly I was swimming! 4. ______ I could not believe that the water was carrying me forward, and I laughed with joy. Now I go swimming twice a week and really enjoy it. 5. ______ If you are afraid of something, just take the first small step, and you may surprise yourself one day. A. It was only a few metres, but it felt like a long journey. B. But I knew it was time to face my fear. C. Learning to swim taught me more than a sport. D. But my father asked me to be patient. E. The swimming pool is closed every Monday for cleaning. F. My father smiled and held my hand gently. 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 Lucy, How are you? I am writing to tell you about my English exam next month. 1. ______ I have made a plan to get ready for it, and I want to share the plan with you. Every morning, I get up half an hour earlier and read my textbook aloud. 2. ______ Reading aloud helps me remember sentences and improves my pronunciation at the same time, so it is really useful for me. In the evening, I do some listening practice. I watch a short English video and write down the new words in my notebook. 3. ______ It is not always easy, but I am getting better at catching the key information. On weekends, I ask my sister to test me. She reads the questions and I answer them without looking at my notes. 4. ______ This shows me which parts I still need to work on before the important exam. I know that hard work always brings good results in the end. 5. ______ Write back and tell me how your own studies are going these days, and take care of yourself. Yours, Lily A. I usually do this before I have breakfast. B. I am a little nervous, but I feel more confident than last term. C. Then I check my answers and listen to it again. D. My sister is two years older than me and studies at a high school. E. I hope I can do well and make my parents proud. F. It feels just like a real exam. 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。 Nobody likes making mistakes, but mistakes are a natural part of learning. When we try something new, we are sure to fail sometimes. 1. ______ The real question is what we do after a mistake, and how quickly we can stand up again. Many students feel upset when they get a low mark. They hide the paper in their bag and try to forget it. 2. ______ A better way is to read the paper carefully and find out why the answers were wrong. Keeping a 'mistake notebook' is a clever idea. Every time you make a mistake, write it down and explain the correct answer in your own words. 3. ______ It helps you avoid making the same mistake twice. It is also important to ask for help when you need it. 4. ______ Teachers are usually happy to explain something again, and classmates can often share a simple way to remember it. Slowly, I have learned to welcome my mistakes instead of hiding them. 5. ______ Every wrong answer is a chance to become better, so I no longer feel afraid of them at all. A. Before a test, reading this notebook is more useful than reading the textbook. B. That is nothing to be ashamed of. C. They are not my enemies but my teachers. D. Do not be afraid to tell others that you do not understand. E. This is a mistake in itself. F. The exam paper had twenty questions and took two hours to finish. Unit 2 Volunteering 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 winter, our class took part in a volunteering activity at a community centre. 1. ______ We were asked to help old people learn how to use smartphones, which most of us use every single day. At first, I was worried because I did not know much about teaching. 2. ______ An old man named Mr. Wang sat down beside me and asked me to show him how to send photos to his family. Mr. Wang learned quickly and was very interested in everything. He wanted to send a picture of his garden to his daughter, who lives far away. 3. ______ When his daughter replied with a smiling face, he laughed like a happy child. By the end of the morning, I had helped five different people with their phones. 4. ______ They thanked me again and again, and I felt warm inside for the rest of the day. That day taught me something important about the value of helping others. 5. ______ Helping others is one of the best ways to make our community warmer and friendlier for everyone. A. Giving your time is often more valuable than giving money. B. The community centre has a new library on the second floor. C. But the people there were very kind and patient. D. It was a cold Saturday morning, but we were all excited. E. My throat was a little tired, but my heart was full. F. I helped him step by step, and soon he did it by himself. 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 sister and I volunteer at an animal shelter every Sunday morning. 1. ______ There are more than forty dogs and cats waiting for new homes, and each of them has its own story. Our job is simple but important. We clean the cages, fill the water bowls and take the dogs for long walks. 2. ______ The animals are always happy to see us, and their tails wag like little flags. One dog, a brown one called Lucky, was very shy at first. 3. ______ He would hide in the corner whenever someone came near. Slowly, he learned to trust us and let us touch him. Last month, a kind family adopted Lucky. 4. ______ We were sad to see him go, but we also knew that he would be much happier in his new home. Volunteering at the shelter has changed me in many ways. 5. ______ I have learned to be responsible, gentle and patient, and I hope to keep helping animals for many years. A. It takes us about two hours to finish everything. B. They came to the shelter and fell in love with him at once. C. He had been found alone on a busy street. D. It has taught me so much more than I expected. E. It is a small building on the edge of our town. F. Cats usually sleep for more than twelve hours a day. 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。 Every spring, our school holds a Volunteering Day. 1. ______ This year, students could choose from many different activities, so everyone could find something that they really liked and could do well. Some students went to clean the nearby park. Others visited the old people's home and sang songs for them. 2. ______ I chose to help in the school garden with my best friend. In the school garden, we planted new flowers and pulled out the weeds one by one. 3. ______ By noon, our hands were dirty, but the garden looked beautiful and full of life. In the afternoon, a kind teacher brought us cold drinks and some fruit. 4. ______ She said that our hard work would make the school a nicer place for everyone. At the end of the day, I was tired but very proud of what we had done. 5. ______ I hope more students will join us next year and make the day even more special. A. On that day, we do not have normal classes. B. I realized that even small actions can make a difference. C. The school library is open until six o'clock every day. D. We sat on the grass and talked about the morning. E. Everyone wanted to do something useful. F. The sun was hot, and we were soon sweating. 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 Saturday morning, I go to the city library to read stories to younger children. 1. ______ Most of them are between five and eight years old, and they love listening to stories. Before each visit, I choose a picture book and practise reading it aloud at home. 2. ______ I also think of a few questions to ask the children later, so that they can take part in the story. The children always listen carefully with bright eyes. When I read about a brave rabbit or a clever fox, they become very excited. 3. ______ Their answers are often funny and surprising, and sometimes they make me laugh too. Last week, a little girl quietly told me that she wanted to be a storyteller too. 4. ______ Her words made me very happy, and I felt that my small job really mattered. Reading to others is a small thing, but it brings me great joy every week. 5. ______ I plan to keep doing it for many years, and I hope to read to even more children in the future. A. She said my stories had given her the idea. B. The library bought fifty new books last month. C. Then I stop and ask them what will happen next. D. It also helps the children fall in love with books. E. I want my reading to be lively and interesting. F. I have been doing this for almost a year now. 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。 On Earth Day last April, my friends and I joined a park cleanup. 1. ______ We brought gloves and big bags with us, ready to work hard for the whole morning. We started early in the morning, when the air was still cool. 2. ______ Bottles, paper and plastic bags were everywhere. We worked in pairs so that no place was missed. Some people in the park stopped and saw what we were doing. 3. ______ Two young men even asked for gloves and joined us, and our group grew bigger and bigger. By the afternoon, the park looked completely different. 4. ______ We felt tired, but we were very pleased with the result, and we took a group photo to remember the day. This experience made me think about our daily habits. 5. ______ If each of us takes care of nature, our city will be a much better place to live in. A. We should always put our rubbish in the bin. B. The weather report said it would rain in the evening. C. Within an hour, our bags were already half full. D. The park is a popular place, but it was full of rubbish. E. A few of them smiled and said 'thank you'. F. The grass was green again, and the lake sparkled in the sun. Unit 3 Arts and crafts 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 years ago, my aunt gave me a colourful book about origami. 1. ______ At first, I could only make a simple paper boat, but I kept trying every day after school. Origami is the art of folding paper into different shapes. You do not need glue or scissors—only a square piece of paper and a lot of patience. 2. ______ If you fold it wrongly, the shape will not look right, so you have to start again. My favourite thing to make is a paper crane. It takes me about ten minutes now. 3. ______ People say that if you fold a thousand cranes, your wish will come true. Last term, our art teacher asked every student to prepare something for the school show. 4. ______ I made a big paper tree with more than fifty cranes on it. My paper tree won a prize, and I was very proud. 5. ______ It has taught me to be patient and careful, and these are useful lessons for life. A. The art show will be held in the school hall next Friday. B. But when I started, it took me a whole evening. C. Each fold must be done carefully and exactly. D. I decided to use my new skill. E. It quickly became my favourite hobby. F. Origami is more than just a way to pass the time. 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。 Our school art festival is the biggest event of the year. 1. ______ For a whole week, the classrooms and corridors are filled with paintings, photos and crafts made by students. This year, I took part for the first time. I chose to draw a picture of my grandmother's garden. 2. ______ I wanted to show how colourful it is in spring, when all the flowers are open. On the opening day, all the students walked around and looked at the works. 3. ______ I felt nervous when some people stopped in front of my picture and talked about it. The art teacher gave a short speech before we went home. 4. ______ She said that art helps us see the beauty in ordinary things, which we often forget in our busy lives. The festival ended on Friday, and my picture was chosen for the school magazine. 5. ______ I am already planning what to draw next year, and I cannot wait for the next festival. A. It takes place in May and lasts for five days. B. I was surprised and very happy. C. It took me three evenings to finish it. D. There were so many wonderful pieces that it was hard to choose a favourite. E. Everyone listened quietly and clapped at the end. F. The music room is on the third floor of the teaching building. 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 month, my cousin took me to a small pottery class in town. 1. ______ I had never touched clay before that day, so I was both excited and a little afraid. The teacher showed us how to shape a bowl. She put a ball of clay on the wheel and pressed it gently with her hands. 2. ______ It looked so easy when she did it. Then it was my turn to try. My first bowl was a disaster—it leaned to one side and then fell over. 3. ______ But the teacher told me to try again, and she said everyone starts this way. On my fourth try, I finally made a small bowl that stood straight. 4. ______ I could not wait to show it to my parents and my cousin at home. The bowl is now on my desk, and I use it to hold my pens. 5. ______ Sometimes the most valuable things are the ones we make ourselves, not the ones we buy. A. The shop sells finished cups and plates to visitors. B. Every time I look at it, I remember that day. C. It was a small shop with several spinning wheels. D. In a few minutes, a lovely bowl appeared. E. I felt a little embarrassed. F. It was not perfect, but I loved it. 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 grandmother is very good at knitting. 1. ______ She can make warm scarves, hats and even small toys, and everyone in our family has one of her gifts. One cold winter, she asked me if I wanted to learn. I said yes, though I was not sure I could do it. 2. ______ The blue wool felt soft and warm in my hands. Knitting is much harder than it looks on the television. 3. ______ My fingers hurt after ten minutes, and the wool kept slipping off the needles, which made me quite angry. Grandma was very patient with me and never once got angry. 4. ______ After a week, I had knitted a small square, and she turned it into a warm phone cover. I still cannot knit a scarf, but I am proud of my little cover. 5. ______ Knitting with her brought us closer, and that is the best part of all. A. She learned it from her own mother when she was young. B. She showed me the same movement again and again. C. The wool shop near our house is often crowded on weekends. D. It reminds me of the happy hours we spent together. E. You have to keep the wool tight and the stitches even. F. She gave me a pair of needles and a ball of blue wool. 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。 Chinese paper-cutting is a traditional art with a very long history. 1. ______ It is used to decorate windows, doors and walls, especially during the Spring Festival. The designs are often animals, flowers or Chinese characters. Each one carries a special meaning. 2. ______ For example, fish stand for having more than enough, and the character 'fu' means good luck. Two years ago, our school started a paper-cutting club. 3. ______ I joined it and learned basic skills from our art teacher, who is very good at this old art. At first, my hands were clumsy, and I cut the paper in the wrong way many times. 4. ______ She told me that every artist starts with hundreds of failures. Now I can cut a small fish and a simple flower. 5. ______ I am happy that I can help keep this old art alive, and I want to teach my little cousin one day. A. Paper was first invented in ancient China thousands of years ago. B. People cut beautiful shapes out of red paper. C. Most of them are symbols of happiness and hope. D. It was held every Wednesday afternoon. E. They are not perfect, but my family loves them. F. It was a little discouraging. Unit 4 Protecting Mother Earth 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。 Water is very precious, but many people use it every day without thinking. 1. ______ In fact, less than one percent of the water on Earth can be used directly by humans. Saving water can start at home. For example, when you brush your teeth, do not let the tap run. 2. ______ A family can save hundreds of litres every month this way. Watering plants is another good chance to save water at home. 3. ______ You can use the water to water your flowers or clean the floor, so nothing is wasted. We can also save water at school. Students should report a leaking tap to the teacher at once. 4. ______ Fixing it quickly is much better than waiting for someone else to do it. Water is a shared gift from nature, and everyone needs it. 5. ______ If each of us does a little, we can protect this precious resource for the future. A. Instead of pouring it away, collect it in a bucket. B. Do you know how little fresh water we really have? C. Many people prefer to drink warm water in winter. D. We must use it carefully and never waste it. E. Turn it off until you need to rinse. F. Even a small leak wastes many litres a day. 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。 Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help the environment every day. 1. ______ Instead of throwing everything into one bin, we can sort our rubbish into different groups. At home, we put paper, plastic, glass and metal into separate boxes. 2. ______ Old newspapers can become new paper, and plastic bottles can become new clothes. Our school also has a recycling programme that everyone likes. 3. ______ Every class collects used paper and empty bottles. At the end of the month, the best class gets a small prize. Recycling is not the only answer, however, and we can do more. 4. ______ For example, we can carry our own bags and use a water bottle again and again. Nobody can do everything on their own, but everyone can do something small to help. 5. ______ The Earth will be grateful for every single small action we take. A. These materials can all be used again. B. We should also try to reduce the rubbish we make. C. If we all recycle more, the world will be cleaner. D. It only takes a few seconds every day. E. The recycling centre is closed on Sundays and public holidays. F. It started three years ago and works very well. 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。 Planting trees is a wonderful way to protect our planet for the future. 1. ______ They provide shade, clean the air and give homes to many animals and birds. Every year, our town holds a Tree Planting Day in March. 2. ______ Hundreds of people come together to plant young trees along the roads and in the parks. Two years ago, I planted my first tree. It was a small apple tree, and it looked weak and thin. 3. ______ I promised to come back and watch it grow every spring. Last spring, I visited the tree again. 4. ______ It had grown taller and even had a few green leaves. I felt so proud of my little tree. Trees grow slowly, just like friendship and trust. 5. ______ I hope that one day my children will sit under its branches and enjoy the cool shade. A. I was not sure it would survive the winter. B. It is a day that everyone looks forward to. C. Trees are extremely important to life on Earth. D. I could hardly believe it was the same tree. E. They need time, care and patience. F. Wood is used to make furniture, paper and many other things. 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。 Plastic has become part of our daily life everywhere. 1. ______ We use plastic bags, bottles, cups and boxes every day, and most of them are used only once. Plastic does not break down easily. It can stay in the environment for hundreds of years. 2. ______ Many sea animals mistake small pieces of plastic for food and become ill. There are many simple ways to cut down on plastic at home. 3. ______ We can also say no to plastic straws and use a cloth bag when shopping. Last month, our whole class held a special 'No Plastic Week'. 4. ______ By the end of the week, we had produced much less rubbish than usual. Small changes in our daily habits can make a very big difference indeed. 5. ______ Let us start today and protect the blue planet for the next generation. A. For example, we can carry a reusable water bottle. B. Refusing one plastic bag may seem tiny, but millions of people can change the world. C. Plastic products are usually cheaper than metal ones. D. It is cheap and useful, but it also causes big problems. E. We recorded how much plastic each student used. F. It often ends up in rivers and oceans. 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。 Every year on a Saturday night in March, millions of people turn off their lights for one hour. 1. ______ This event is called Earth Hour, and it has become popular around the world. The idea of Earth Hour began in Australia in 2007. 2. ______ Since then, more than one hundred and eighty countries have joined it, and the number keeps growing. The purpose is not just to save electricity for one hour. 3. ______ It reminds us that saving energy should be part of our daily life, not just one special night. There are many fun and creative ways to spend the hour. 4. ______ Some families play board games by candlelight, and others go outside to look at the stars. Saving energy also helps us at home in small ways. 5. ______ Turning off the lights when you leave a room is a good habit, and it costs nothing at all. A. Electricity is measured in units called kilowatt-hours. B. It also saves money for our family. C. It is to show that we care about the planet. D. You do not have to sit in the dark and do nothing. E. At first, only one city took part. F. It happens between eight and nine in the evening. Unit 5 Welcome to the music world 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 in Grade Seven, I joined the school band. 1. ______ I chose the trumpet because I loved its bright, powerful sound, and I had dreamed of playing it for years. At the beginning, I could not play a single clear note. 2. ______ My teacher told me to practise the basics for a few minutes every day, and to be patient with myself. Practice was not always fun. Sometimes my lips hurt and my arms grew tired. 3. ______ But after six months, I could finally play a simple song from beginning to end. Last term, our band played at the big school concert. 4. ______ When the audience clapped loudly, my heart was beating fast with joy and pride. Music has also brought me many new and true friends. 5. ______ If you are thinking about joining a band, just do it, and you will not regret it. A. There were days when I wanted to give up. B. The sound I made was like a wounded animal. C. I was nervous before we went on stage. D. The concert tickets were sold at the school gate. E. We practise together, laugh together and grow together. F. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. 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 parents gave me a piano as a gift when I was eight years old. 1. ______ I still remember how big and shiny it looked in our living room. Learning the piano is not easy. You have to read two lines of music at the same time—one for each hand. 2. ______ It took me months to play with both hands smoothly. I have a piano lesson every Sunday morning at my teacher's home. 3. ______ She is strict but kind, and she always encourages me when I make progress. Sometimes I want to stop, especially when a new piece is too difficult. 4. ______ So I take a short break, drink some water and try again. Now I can play more than twenty pieces quite well. 5. ______ Playing the piano teaches me that practice really does make perfect, and it brings me a lot of happiness. A. My teacher is a quiet woman in her fifties. B. This is hard for a young beginner. C. It was a birthday present I will never forget. D. Pianos are usually made of wood, metal and felt. E. My favourite is a piece by Mozart. F. But then I remember how much I love music. 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, my sister took me to a concert in the city. 1. ______ It was my first time at a real concert, and I did not know what to expect. When we finally arrived, the big hall was already full of people. 2. ______ The lights went down, and suddenly the stage was bright and colourful. Then the band came out and started to play loudly. 3. ______ I could feel the music in my chest, and my whole body wanted to move. The best part was when the singer asked the whole crowd to sing along. 4. ______ For a moment, thousands of strangers became one big family. When we left the hall, my ears were ringing, but I was smiling. 5. ______ I hope I can go to another concert soon, maybe with some of my friends. Singing along with thousands of people was a feeling I will never forget. A. Everyone was talking and laughing excitedly. B. It was an unforgettable night. C. The drums were loud, and the guitars were even louder. D. I had been waiting for this day for weeks. E. The whole hall sang together like a huge choir. F. The concert hall was built more than fifty years ago. 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 grandfather is a big fan of traditional folk music. 1. ______ He often plays old songs on his erhu in the evening, and the sound fills our whole house. At first, I thought folk music was slow and boring. 2. ______ But one day, he played a piece that sounded like birds singing in the mountains, and I listened in surprise. Grandfather told me that every folk song has a story behind it. 3. ______ Some are about love, some are about hard work, and some are about missing home. Last year, our music teacher kindly invited a folk singer to our school. 4. ______ She played several instruments and explained their history to us. Now I often listen to folk music together with my grandfather. 5. ______ Music is a bridge between the old and the young, and it brings us closer every day. A. They have been passed down for hundreds of years. B. It was a special lesson we would never forget. C. Pop music concerts often sell out within minutes. D. I always preferred pop songs from the radio. E. We share the songs and the stories behind them. F. He grew up listening to it in the countryside. 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。 Music is much more than simple entertainment in our daily life. 1. ______ It can also touch our feelings and change our mood in a wonderful way. Have you ever felt sad and then heard a song that made you feel better? 2. ______ Scientists say that music can reduce stress and even help us sleep. Some doctors even use music to help their patients every day. 3. ______ Listening to gentle music can lower pain and help sick people feel calmer. Music can also bring different people together. 4. ______ When we sing in a group, we feel that we belong to something bigger than ourselves. So next time you feel worried, try turning on your favourite song. 5. ______ Music is a gift that everyone can enjoy, no matter where they are from. Try it, and you may find a new way to feel calm and happy. A. This is called music therapy. B. Some people learn to read music when they are very young. C. It can make us dance, sing and relax. D. Think about a birthday party or a school event. E. You may be surprised at how much better you feel. F. There is a reason for this. Unit 6 The power of language 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。 Learning a foreign language opens a new door in your life. 1. ______ With a new language, you can talk to more people, read more books and understand more cultures. At first, a new language can seem very difficult. There are strange sounds, new grammar rules and endless new words to learn. 2. ______ The secret is to be patient and keep practising every day. One of the best ways to learn is to use the language every day. 3. ______ Even ten minutes a day is better than three hours once a week. It is also helpful to learn about the culture that stands behind the language. 4. ______ When you understand how people live, the words become easier to remember. Learning a foreign language is a long journey, but it is worth it. 5. ______ Every new word you learn is a step forward, so keep going. A. There are more than seven thousand languages in the world today. B. You can listen to songs, watch films or talk to a friend. C. Language and culture are closely connected. D. Many learners feel afraid of making mistakes. E. It is like getting a second pair of eyes. F. Do not be afraid to start small. 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。 We communicate not only with words but also with our faces and bodies. 1. ______ A smile, a nod or a wave can say a lot without a single word. Body language is very important in our everyday life at school and at home. 2. ______ When you look at the speaker and nod, you show that you are listening carefully. But body language is not the same in every country at all. 3. ______ In some countries, nodding means 'yes', while in others it can mean 'no'. Learning body language can help us when we travel to other countries. 4. ______ For example, in many places it is polite to take off your shoes before entering someone's home. So the next time you talk to someone, watch their face and hands too. 5. ______ Words tell only half of the story, and your eyes can find the rest. A. Some local habits may seem strange at first. B. The same gesture may have different meanings in different cultures. C. Writing letters by hand is becoming less common these days. D. It can help you make friends and avoid misunderstandings. E. This is called body language. F. You will understand much more than the words alone. 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。 Words have great power over the people around us every day. 1. ______ A kind word can cheer someone up, and a careless word can hurt for a long time. I once saw this power clearly. In my Grade Seven class, a boy was very poor at maths. 2. ______ Some students laughed at him, and he stopped answering questions. Then one day our teacher said something that changed everything for him. 3. ______ She told him that he was improving and that she believed in him. Slowly and quietly, the boy began to raise his hand in class again. 4. ______ By the end of the term, his maths was among the best in our class. This experience taught me an important lesson about the words we use. 5. ______ Before you speak, always think about how your words will make others feel. A. She did not scold the class or the boy. B. He often got low marks on his tests. C. He worked harder than ever before. D. Maths is one of the most useful subjects in school. E. They can build people up or break them down. F. The words we choose matter more than we think. 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。 Chinese characters are one of the oldest writing systems in the world today. 1. ______ Each character tells a small story about the past. A single character can carry a lot of meaning. 2. ______ For example, the character for 'home' shows a roof over a pig, because in old times families kept pigs at home. Idioms, or chengyu, are another great treasure of Chinese language and culture. 3. ______ Most of them have four characters and come from ancient stories. I love learning new idioms in my Chinese lessons. 4. ______ My teacher explains where each idiom comes from, and the story makes it easy to remember. Our language connects us with our ancestors across the years. 5. ______ I am proud to be able to read and write it, and I want to learn even more. A. Many students today type on phones instead of writing by hand. B. Some of them are more than three thousand years old. C. It is often made up of smaller parts. D. They can express a big idea in just a few words. E. It feels like opening a small window into history. F. Every character and idiom is a piece of our culture. 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。 Two years ago, my family travelled to Singapore for our summer holiday. 1. ______ It is a busy city where several languages are spoken every day. I was worried about the language at first. I only knew a little English. 2. ______ Most people there could speak both English and Chinese, so I could always find help. One day, I got lost near a big and busy shopping centre. 3. ______ I asked a young woman for help in English, and she kindly drew a map for me. That short conversation made me feel brave and more confident. 4. ______ By the last day of the trip, I was even ordering food by myself. Travelling showed me clearly why language really matters. 5. ______ It can turn a stranger into a friend and a strange place into a familiar one. A. Singapore has a warm climate all year round. B. Language is a key that opens many doors. C. I could not find the way back to our hotel. D. But I soon found that it did not matter too much. E. I began to try speaking English to more people. F. It was my first trip to a foreign country. Unit 7 Data safety 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。 Today we live much of our daily lives on the internet. 1. ______ We use passwords to protect our accounts, but many people choose weak ones that are easy to guess. A weak password is easy for others to guess. 2. ______ Names, birthdays and simple numbers like '123456' are the most common ones, and hackers know this well. A good password should be long and difficult for others to guess. 3. ______ It is best to mix capital letters, small letters, numbers and special symbols together. It is also important to use a different password for each of your accounts. 4. ______ If one account is stolen, the others will still be safe. Finally, you should never share your password with anyone at all. 5. ______ Keeping your password secret is the first step to staying safe online. A. From shopping to studying, almost everything happens online. B. It should not be a common word from the dictionary. C. Even a close friend may not keep it safe. D. This way, a single mistake will not put everything at risk. E. The internet was invented more than fifty years ago. F. Sadly, millions of people use the same kinds of passwords. 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 we use the internet every day, we leave behind a lot of information. 1. ______ Websites can know where we live, what we like and even what we buy. Some of this information is useful, but some can be quite dangerous. 2. ______ For example, your home address and phone number should never be posted publicly. Social media is a place where privacy problems very often happen to young people. 3. ______ Photos can show where you go to school or where you live. You should also check your privacy settings regularly on each app. 4. ______ This will stop strangers from seeing your photos and personal posts. Remember that the internet never truly forgets what you do. 5. ______ Once something is online, it can be copied and shared again and again forever. So think twice before you share anything about yourself with the whole world. A. Make sure only your friends can see your page. B. This is called our digital footprint. C. We must be careful about what we share. D. Anything you post may stay there for years. E. Many teenagers spend several hours online every day. F. Many people post too much personal information without thinking. 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。 Have you ever received a strange message saying that you have won a prize? 1. ______ It may be a trick called phishing, so be careful. Phishing is a way that bad people try to steal your personal information. 2. ______ They may ask you to click a link and type your password or bank details. These messages may look real, but there are clear signs to watch for. 3. ______ A real company will never ask for your password by email. If you get a message like this, do not click on anything at all. 4. ______ You can also report it to an adult you trust. Staying safe online is mostly about thinking before you act quickly. 5. ______ When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. A careful click today can save you from a big problem tomorrow. A. Delete it right away and tell your parents or teacher. B. They often pretend to be a bank or a famous company. C. Slow down and ask yourself a few questions. D. Email was invented before the World Wide Web. E. Be careful—it is probably not true. F. Spelling mistakes and strange addresses are common. 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 cousin learned an important lesson about data safety last year. 1. ______ One evening, he was playing an online game and met a 'friend' there. The stranger was very friendly and asked my cousin many personal questions about himself. 2. ______ At first, my cousin did not think it was a problem. One day, the stranger asked to meet him alone near the park. 3. ______ He suddenly felt uneasy and decided to tell his mother about it. His mother called the police and blocked the stranger at once. 4. ______ The police told my cousin that he had done exactly the right thing. Now my cousin never shares any personal details with strangers online. 5. ______ If you ever feel unsafe online, tell an adult immediately. Online safety always starts with small, smart choices, and it is never too early to learn them. A. He wanted to know his real name, age and school. B. The police said this happens to many children. C. It could have caused real trouble. D. He has also learned to keep his accounts private. E. Online games are very popular among middle school students. F. That was when my cousin became worried. 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。 Our phones and computers hold a lot of important files for us. 1. ______ Photos, homework and messages can all be lost in a single second. Backing up means making a copy of your files and keeping it somewhere else safe. 2. ______ If your phone breaks or is lost, you will not lose everything. Safe browsing is also very important for everyone. 3. ______ Some websites try to trick you or put viruses on your computer. You should update your apps and system regularly every month. 4. ______ These updates often fix security problems that could let hackers in. Data safety is a daily habit, not a one-time task. 5. ______ A few minutes of care each week can save you a lot of future trouble. So start backing up all your important files today, before you lose them. A. They are not just about new features. B. New smartphones are usually much faster than old ones. C. That is why we should back them up. D. We should think about it every time we go online. E. Do not open websites that look strange or unsafe. F. You can save the copy on a cloud service or a hard drive. Unit 8 High-tech world 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。 Smartphones have changed the way we live in many ways. 1. ______ We use them to study, shop, take photos and stay in touch with friends. Smartphones make life much more convenient for us. 2. ______ We can look up a new word, find a bus or pay for a meal in seconds. However, smartphones also bring some serious problems. 3. ______ Many people check their phones every few minutes, even at the dinner table. Too much screen time is bad for our eyes and our sleep. 4. ______ We should learn to control the phone instead of letting it control us all day. Smartphones are useful tools, but they are not our masters. 5. ______ A balanced life is the healthiest one, so let us all use them wisely. Our phones should serve us, not the other way around. A. The first smartphone was sold more than twenty years ago. B. With a few taps, we can do almost anything. C. It can also make us forget the real world around us. D. Some of us spend too much time looking at the screen. E. We should use them wisely and put them down sometimes. F. They are small enough to fit in our pockets. 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。 Robots and artificial intelligence are becoming part of our daily life. 1. ______ Some of them can clean floors, answer our questions or even write stories. In modern factories, robots do the heavy and dangerous work. 2. ______ In hospitals, they also help doctors look at X-ray pictures more quickly. AI can also help us learn at home and at school. 3. ______ It can explain a maths problem or check our English writing in a few seconds. But AI is not perfect, and it has clear limits. 4. ______ It may give wrong answers, and it does not truly understand human feelings. So we should treat AI as a helpful assistant, not a master. 5. ______ The future will be shaped by people and machines working together. With our help, machines can do even more good. A. Human judgement is still the most important thing. B. It can only work with the data it has learned from. C. They are no longer just ideas in science fiction films. D. They never get tired and are very exact. E. The first computer was as big as a whole room. F. For example, a smart app can help you practise a language. 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。 Have you ever imagined a wonderful home that already knows what you need? 1. ______ This is no longer just a dream—it is called a smart home. In a smart home, many things can be controlled by your voice or your phone. 2. ______ You can also set the air conditioner to turn on before you get home. Smart homes can also help us save energy in daily life. 3. ______ When nobody is in the room, the lights turn off by themselves. But smart homes also have a serious safety problem. 4. ______ If a hacker gets into the system, your whole private life may be in danger. Smart homes show us how technology can improve our daily lives. 5. ______ With care, they can make our life easier, safer and greener. In the end, a smart home is only smart if it is also safe. A. But we must also protect our personal data. B. They watch how much power is used and reduce waste. C. Old houses usually have thicker walls than new ones. D. Such homes are already appearing in many cities. E. They collect a lot of information about your daily habits. F. Lights, doors and curtains can all open and close automatically. 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。 Online learning has become very popular around the world in recent years. 1. ______ Students can take classes at home and watch lessons again and again. One big advantage is that you can learn almost anywhere you like. 2. ______ You can also choose the speed that suits you best. Online lessons also offer many different learning resources. 3. ______ There are videos, games and online tests to help you understand the topic better. However, online learning also has its own problems. 4. ______ Some students find it hard to focus when they study alone at home. Online learning and classroom learning both have real value. 5. ______ The best way is to combine them, so that we get the good points of both. With a good plan and a little self-control, we can learn well anywhere we are, at any time of day. A. It is changing the way we study. B. It can be easy to get distracted by other things. C. Many students walk or take the bus to school every day. D. We should use the strengths of each. E. You are not limited to one textbook. F. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. 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。 Modern high technology is helping us explore space. 1. ______ Satellites send back pictures and information that help scientists every single day. China has made great progress in space in recent years. 2. ______ Astronauts have lived and worked on our own space station for many months. Space technology is not only about the stars and planets. 3. ______ For example, the GPS on your phone uses satellites to show you the way. In the future, people may travel to the Moon or even to Mars. 4. ______ Scientists all over the world are working hard to make this exciting dream possible. Space teaches us how small and how curious we really are. 5. ______ The more we learn about it, the more we want to know. And that same curiosity will one day carry us even further into deep space. A. Long ago, only a few countries could send rockets up. B. Every new discovery opens another question. C. It sounds like science fiction, but it may become real. D. Many children dream of becoming scientists when they grow up. E. In recent years, it has sent people and machines into space. F. It also changes our life here on Earth. 参考答案 Unit 1 Learning to learn Passage 1：E C B F A Passage 2：C A F B E Passage 3：B F D A C Passage 4：B A C F E Passage 5：B E A D C Unit 2 Volunteering Passage 1：D C F E A Passage 2：E A C B D Passage 3：A E F D B Passage 4：F E C A D Passage 5：D C E F A Unit 3 Arts and crafts Passage 1：E C B D F Passage 2：A C D E B Passage 3：C D E F B Passage 4：A F E B D Passage 5：B C D F E Unit 4 Protecting Mother Earth Passage 1：B E A F D Passage 2：D A F B C Passage 3：C B A D E Passage 4：D F A E B Passage 5：F E C D B Unit 5 Welcome to the music world Passage 1：F B A C E Passage 2：C B A F E Passage 3：D A C E B Passage 4：F D A B E Passage 5：C F A D E Unit 6 The power of language Passage 1：E D B C F Passage 2：E D B A F Passage 3：E B A C F Passage 4：B C D E F Passage 5：F D C E B Unit 7 Data safety Passage 1：A F B D C Passage 2：B C F A D Passage 3：E B F A C Passage 4：C A F B D Passage 5：C F E A D Unit 8 High-tech world Passage 1：F B D C E Passage 2：C D F B A Passage 3：D F B E A Passage 4：A F E B D Passage 5：A E F C B 第 页 共 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $