Unit 3 Curious minds Reading-【上海特训】2026-2027学年八年级上册英语（沪教版 五四制·新教材）

Unit 3 Curious minds Reading 知识点归纳 十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十十4十十十十十十” l.be likely to do sth.表示“很可能做某事”，likely是形容词，跟在系动词之后，如： He is likely to win the competition.他很可能赢得比赛。 Tickets are likely to be expensive.入场券可能很贵。 2.be curious about表示“对…感到好奇”，如： They are curious about the results.他们都很好奇结果。 They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs. 他们对住在楼上的人感到很好奇。 3.come up with表示“想出（主意或办法）；提供（钱或资金）”，如： She came up with a brilliant idea..她想出了一个绝妙的主意。 He came up with the money at the last minute.他在最后一刻拿出了钱。 I.Fill in the blanks according to the phonetic symbols(根据所给音标完成句子) 1.It doesn't take much /bremn/to work out that both stories can't be true. 2.She died as a /rI'ZAlt/of her injuries. 3.There have been many changes in /'ri:snt/years. 4.Rick is /'kreizi/about football. 5.He's only 17 and /'oeaf:(r)/not eligible to vote. Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks with the given words in their proper forms(用所给单词的适当形式填空) 1.We received a letter from him (recent). 2.The (magic)pulled a rabbit out of a hat. 3.These (research)are working hard to find out the answers. 4.The water (deep)gradually. Ⅲ.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案) )1.She a brilliant idea last night and she was too excited to fall asleep. A.comes up B.came up C.came up with D.comes up with ( )2.She's likely if you ask her politely. A.agree B.agreeing C.agrees D.to agree )3.The report shows more young people prefer to buy domestic products. A.whom B.that C.what D.who ·31· 上海特训英语A版八年级上 ( )4.The cat was naturally curious its new surroundings. A.in B.on C.about D.at ()5.The lack of sleep may serious health problems in the long run. A.lead in B.lead to C.lead on D.lead with W.Rewrite the sentences as required(按要求改写句子) l.They asked people about their opinions..(改为被动语态) 2.She was crazy about plants,and she becomes a botanist..(用because改写句子) 3.Curiosity helps the brain to better take in new information.(对画线部分提问) 4.A magician made a big elephant disappear on the stage.(改为一般疑问句) 5.a,mind,everyone,should,keep,curious(.)(连词成句) V.Choose the best answer and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成短文) In Ms Wang's science class on a sunny Tuesday morning,a simple question from Lucy sparked everyone's interest.The teacher,with a mysterious smile,carefully took out a small pot from behind her desk.Inside was a strange-looking plant with purple, curled leaves and tiny white buds that seemed to glow faintly under the classroom lights. “What do you think this is?”she asked,her eyes twinkling with anticipation(期望). Instead of waiting for an answer,the students immediately began to 1 their ideas,the classroom buzzing with excitement. Tom,always full of energy,shot his hand up and blurted out,"It might be a new species discovered in a rainforest!Maybe it has special powers to survive in the harshest conditions..”“But look at its leaves,”Lily interrupted,furrowing her brows.“They're too different from what we've learned in our textbooks.I'm not sure it's from a rainforest at all.Her 2 made others lean forward,their eyes fixed on the plant as they started to observe more carefully. David,who usually kept quiet in class,suddenly cleared his throat."Maybe we can research it online?There could be more 3 about this plant on scientific websites,"he suggested hesitantly.This idea 4 the class like a spark to dry grass.Ms Wang nodded approvingly,and the students quickly divided into small groups,each taking on a different ·32· Unit 3 Curious minds task.Some huddled around laptops,searching for pictures of similar plants,while others flipped through thick reference books,jotting down notes. As they dug deeper,their curiosity only grew.They compared the plant's features with hundreds of images and read through countless articles.They realised that curiosity wasn't just about asking questions-it was also about actively 5 answers.They debated,shared findings,and even argued a little,but all in the spirit of discovery. By the end of the class,although they still didn't know the exact name of the plant, they had learned a lot about plant structures and research methods.Some guessed it might be a mutated variety,while others thought it could be a hybrid.Ms Wang smiled at her eager students."Today,you all showed the real 6 of curiosity.It can lead you to unexpected 7,make you think critically,and turn a simple science class into an exciting adventure."The students left the classroom with their minds filled with wonder, already looking forward to the next chance to explore the unknown. ()1.A.hide B.discuss C.forget D.change ( )2.A.words B.answers C.praises D.decisions )3.A.money B.time C.information D.people ( )4.A.worried B.bored C.frightened D.excited ( )5.A.waiting for B.looking for C.giving up D.depending on ( )6.A.problem B.power C.cost D.question )7.A.places B.problems C.discoveries D.rules ·33·上海特训英语A版八年级上 M.1.D2.A3.B4.C Speaking I.1.either 2.cartoons 3.ants 4.fantastic II.1.surprising 2.catching 3.exciting 4.washing Ⅲ.1.B2.C3.C4.A5.C N.1.Does she want to learn about how TVs work? 2.Why do you read more books? 3.My little sister keeps asking me strange questions. V.1.C2.D3.B4.C5.B Reading I.1.brain 2.result 3.recent 4.crazy 5.therefore II.1.recently 2.magician 3.researchers 4.deepens Ⅲ.1.C2.D3.B4.C5.B V.1.People were asked about their opinions. 2.She becomes a botanist because she was crazy about plants. 3.What helps the brain to better take in new information? 4.Did a magician make a big elephant disappear on the stage? 5.Everyone should keep a curious mind. V.1.B2.A3.C4.D5.B6.B7.C Grammar I.1.wonder 2.barking 3.shakes II.1.invited 2.discussion 3.disappear Ⅲ.1.A2.B3.B4.C5.D N.1.Why does she listen to English podcast every day? 2.What did your brother learn to do last summer? 3.This is how curiosity ruined the surprise. V.1.To create a green space where people could grow their own vegetables, relax,and strengthen community bonds. 2.They visited nurseries,consulted gardening experts,and compared prices to get the best deals. 3.They built raised garden beds by measuring,cutting the wood,and assembling them. 4.Disagreements about the garden's design and the choice of plants, and the work falling behind schedule due to unexpected rain and lack of volunteers. ·4