Unit 4 Then and now Grammar-【上海特训】2026-2027学年八年级上册英语（沪教版 五四制·新教材）

上海特训英语A版八年级上 5.Today's world is a lot different from the past. V.1.C2.A3.D4.A5.B6.D7.B Grammar I.1.burned 2.heater 3.housework 4.punish 5.major II.1.extremely 2.wealthy 3.smelly 4.severe 5.developed Ⅲ.1.C2.C3.A4.C5.D W.1.Although he was tired,he still helped his neighbour carry the heavy boxes./He still helped his neighbour carry the heavy boxes although he was tired. 2.Though it was raining heavily,all of us got to school on time./All of us got to school on time though it was raining heavily. 3.Although she failed the exam,she didn't lose hope./She didn't lose hope although she failed the exam. 4.We don't spend as much time with friends in person as we did in the past. 5.Does he know a lot about history? 6.They didn't lose their spirits although they lost the game. V.1.Because of poverty. 2.They were basic,with simple classrooms,old-fashioned blackboards, and a shortage of teaching materials. 3.The curriculum in China has changed from mainly focusing on traditional subjects like Chinese,mathematics,and history to including more diverse subjects,such as information technology, art,and physical education. 4.The goal of implementing compulsory education is to ensure almost all children have the opportunity to receive an education. 5.Yes,they have. 6.I would like to introduce more project-based learning.This can help students better apply the knowledge they have learned,improve their teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Unit 5 Teamwork Viewing and listening I.1.teamwork 2.band 3.lead 4.conversation 5.secret II.1.passion 2.guests 3.held 4.nation ·6·上海特训英语A版八年级上 Grammar ≤知识点归纳 十■十十十十十 十十 十十十十■十十十十十十 让步状语从句 让步状语从句出现在主句前或主句后。让步状语从句出现在句首时，通常用逗号(，)将其 与主句隔开。 1.although和though可用于将两个句子合并成一句，如： She spends a lot on stamps.She does not have much money. 她在邮票上面花了很多钱。她没有太多钱。 >She spends a lot on stamps although/though she does not have much money. >Although/Though she does not have much money,she spends a lot on stamps. 虽然她没有很多钱，但她在邮票上花了不少钱。 2.although和though可用于表达对立的意思，如： Though the robot cleaner is quite useful,it makes a lot of noise. 虽然这款扫地机器人相当实用，但它会发出很大的噪音。 The dictionary is heavy to carry around although it is easy to read. 虽然字典方便阅读，但随身携带却很沉重。 3.although和though可用于表达出乎意料的情况，如： This pocket watch still works well though it looks very old. 这块怀表虽然看起来很旧了，但仍然走得很准。 Although he said he no longer needed the old watch,he took it with him everywhere. 虽然他说自己不再需要那块旧手表了，但他无论去哪里都带着它。 I.Fill in the blanks according to the phonetic symbols(根据所给音标完成句子) 1.He was badly /ba:nd/in the blaze. 2.I bought a little fan /hi:ta(r)/for my room,which heats the place up quickly. 3.They cook their own meals but they share the /hausw3:k/. 4.My parents used to /pAnIf/me by not letting me watch TV. 5.Some /'meid3(r)/international companies refused to do business with them. 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.It is (extreme)important to follow the directions exactly 2.They live in a (wealth)suburb of Chicago. ·46· Unit 4 Then and now 3.The barn was (smell)and dirty. 4.The fire has caused (severity)damage to the building. 5.The place has rapidly (development)from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. Ⅲ.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案) ()1.The pandas can climb trees they are heavy. A.because B.so C.although D.or ()2.The police officer found the man told lies he tried his best to hide the truth. A.if B.but C.though D.until ( )3. he fails many times,he never gives up his dream and keeps going for it. A.Although B.Because C.Until D.Unless ( )4. you may feel tired,you will enjoy the beautiful view at the top of the mountain. A.Since B.Unless C.Though D.Because ()5. Chinese is our mother tongue,I think it's very difficult. A.Until B.When C.Or D.Although W.Rewrite the sentences as required(按要求改写句子) l.He was tired.He still helped his neighbour carry the heavy boxes..(用although合并为 一句) 2.All of us got to school on time.It was raining heavily..(用though合并为一句) 3.Though she failed the exam,she didn't lose hope.(保持句意基本不变) 4.We spend as much time with friends in person as we did in the past.(改为否定句) 5.He knows a lot about history.(改为一般疑问句) 6.the game,lost,they,although,didn't,spirits,their,lose,they(.)(连词成句) V.Read the passage and complete the tasks(根据短文内容完成任务) The education system in China has seen significant changes from the past to the present. ·47 上海特训英语A版八年级上 In the old days,access to education was limited,especially in rural areas.Many children couldn't afford to go to school due to poverty.The teaching facilities were basic, with simple classrooms,old-fashioned blackboards,and a shortage of teaching materials. The curriculum was mainly focused on traditional subjects like Chinese,mathematics,and history,and there was less emphasis on practical skills and creativity. Now,education in China has been greatly improved.Compulsory education has been widely implemented,ensuring that almost all children have the opportunity to receive an education.The government has invested a large amount of money in building modern schools with well-equipped classrooms,science laboratories,and libraries.The curriculum has been updated to include more diverse subjects,such as information technology,art,and physical education.Teachers are better trained,and teaching methods have become more student-centred,encouraging critical thinking and innovation. Additionally,higher education has expanded rapidly,with more universities and vocational colleges providing various educational options for students. Task 1 Answer the questions 1.Why were many children in rural areas unable to go to school in the past? 2.What were the teaching facilities like in the past? 3.How has the curriculum in China changed? 4.What is the goal of implementing compulsory education? 5.Have teaching methods become more student-centred,encouraging critical thinking and innovation? Task 2 6.If you were an educator,what other changes would you like to make to the education system in China?(不超过30词) ·48·