Unit 3 Curious minds Viewing and listening-【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 Unit 3 Curious minds Viewing and listening ≤知识点归纳 1.no longer表示“不再”，用于表示过去的某种情况或状态现在已经结束或不再存在。no longer可以和not..any longer互换，如： He no longer works here.=He doesn't work here any longer. 他不再在这里工作了。 2.be interested in表示“对…感兴趣”，介词in后加名词或动名词，如： He is interested in painting.他对画画感兴趣。 I was interested in insects when I was young.我小时候对昆虫感兴趣。 I.Fill in the blanks according to the phonetic symbols(根据所给音标完成句子) 1.Humans have the i'bo:n/ability to adapt. 2.She was in /kan'tinjuas/employment until the age of sixty-five. 3.She felt uneasy in the /Anfa'milia(r)/surroundings. 4.If you're good,you can eat with the /igraun Apz/. 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.The language is (familiar)to him.He can't understand it at all! 2.The little boy is (interest)in sports. 3.Babies are (curiosity)about new things. 4.She has an (born)talent for music. Ⅲ.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案) ()1.The baby shows great in the colourful balloons. A.interest B.interests C.interesting D.interested ()2.They tried to solve the problem many different ways. A.on B.with C.in D.for ()3.After graduating from school,he keeps learning by A.read B.reading C.reads D.to read ·25· 上海特训英语A版八年级上 )4.I can't understand this terrible thing can happen to me. A.who B.what C.where D.why W.Rewrite the sentences as required(按要求改写句子) l.School children keep asking countless questions about the world.(改为一般疑问句) 2.The man will no longer live in the city..(保持句意基本不变) 3.Many people gain knowledge by reading and travelling..(对画线部分提问) 4.a,curious mind,will,you,interesting,things,more,with,find(,.)(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) Curiosity is the key to exploring the world.It drives us to ask questions and seek answers.From childhood,it shapes our 1.Young kids are always full of curiosity, 2 at everything around them and eager to touch and feel new things. In learning,curiosity helps students 3 better.Instead of just memorising, curious students like to dig deeper into knowledge.They often 4 more creative ideas in class discussions. Curiosity also leads to great 5.Many scientists,like Newton,started their research out of simple curiosity.His wonder about why an apple fell led to the discovery of gravity. However,curiosity sometimes brings 6.We may want to try dangerous things out of curiosity.So,we need to balance it with 7 In daily life,curiosity makes things more interesting.Trying new food or exploring an unknown place can 8 us with fresh experiences.What's more,being curious about others'lives helps build 9 relationships. All in all,curiosity is a powerful force that can 10 our lives and open up new possibilities. )1.A.habits B.interests C.opinions )2.A.pointing B.point C.to point ( )3.A.rest B.sleep C.learn ( )4.A.come up with B.run out of C.keep away from ( )5.A.inventors B.inventions C.invents ·26· Unit 3 Curious minds ( )6.A.joy B.danger C.peace ( )7.A.courage B.patience C.caution ( )8.A.fill B.filling C.filled ( )9.A.weaker B.closer C.stranger )10.A.change B.waste C.end M.Complete the following passage with the words in the box.Each can only be used once( 列单词填入空格。每词限填一次) A.desire B.skills C.quality D.expand E.ability Curiosity is the driving force behind human progress.It has the power to 1 our minds and push us to seek knowledge beyond the ordinary.When we are curious,we don't just accept things as they are;instead,we start to ask questions and look for answers. In childhood,curiosity is especially strong.Kids are constantly exploring their surroundings,driven by a natural 2 to understand the world.This early curiosity often leads to the development of new 3 and interests. As we grow older,maintaining curiosity helps us stay creative and adaptable.It enables us to approach challenges with an open-minded attitude and find unique solutions. In short,curiosity is a valuable 4 that enriches our lives in countless ways. 1.2.3. 4. ·27·参考答案 Ⅲ.1.D2.B3.C4.A5.A N.1.You can't enjoy online lessons anytime. 2.What makes it easier to share knowledge? 3.This technology enables people in rural areas to get medical service remotely. V.1.B2.B3.C4.D5.A6.A7.B Grammar I.1.opinions 2.hides 3.virus 4.aware 5.unit II.1.conclusion 2.hidden 3.unaware 4.disadvantages Ⅲ.1.B2.B3.C4.D5.A6.C N.1.I will call you as soon as he gets here. 2.What was she doing while he was watching TV? 3.We should be aware of our personal information. V.1.Self-driving cars are powered by AI technology. 2.AI-driven diagnostic tools can analyse medical images like X-rays, MRIs,and CT scans. 3.Smart speakers can understand voice commands. 4.One major worry about using Al is privacy,as there are risks of personal data being misused or leaked. 5.Jobs that involve repetitive or routine work may be at risk of being replaced by AI. 6.I think AI is very useful.I use AI to study English.When I don't understand some points,I can just ask AI. Unit 3 Curious minds Viewing and listening I.1.inborn 2.continuous 3.unfamiliar 4.grown-ups II.1.unfamiliar 2.interested 3.curious 4.inborn Ⅲ.1.A2.C3.B4.D N.1.Do school children keep asking countless questions about the world? 2.The man won't live in the city any longer. 3.How do many people gain knowledge? 4.With a curious mind,you will find more interesting things/things more interesting. V.1.B2.A3.C4.A5.B6.B7.C8.A9.B10.A ·3· 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