人教版八年级英语下册Unit 8 Making a Difference单元自测
人教版八年级英语下册Unit 8 Making a Difference单元自测 完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______ 一、单项选择 (共15小题) 1. — What do you think of the new volunteer program? — I think it will ______ a big difference to
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完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______
一、单项选择 (共15小题)
1. — What do you think of the new volunteer program? — I think it will ______ a big difference to our community. A. take B. make C. have D. get |
2. We should try our best to help people ______ need. A. on B. at C. in D. with |
3. The little boy saved his pocket money and ______ it to the children in the poor area. A. gave away B. gave up C. gave out D. gave in |
4. It’s important ______ us to protect the environment. A. of B. for C. with D. to |
5. Could you please ______ the old books to the library? A. take back B. bring back C. give back D. come back |
6. She decided to ______ her free time to teach the kids English. A. cost B. spend C. pay D. take |
7. — ______ have you been a volunteer? — For about two years. A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How far |
8. The story is so ______ that all of us were deeply moved. A. touching B. bored C. tiring D. surprised |
9. He came up with a good idea ______ how to raise money. A. of B. for C. about D. on |
10. We can make the world a better place ______ small actions. A. by B. with C. through D. in |
11. It’s not easy ______ the problem, but we never give up. A. solve B. solving C. to solve D. solved |
12. Many teenagers are willing to ______ their time to help others. A. offer B. send C. provide D. lend |
13. The students are planning to ______ a food bank for the homeless. A. set off B. set up C. set out D. set down |
14. ______ your help, we finished the work on time. A. Thanks for B. Thanks to C. Because D. Since |
15. — I’m going to volunteer at the animal hospital this weekend. — ______. That’s meaningful. A. Good idea B. Good luck C. Sounds great D. You’re welcome |
二、完形填空 (共10小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Last summer, I joined a volunteer program in a small village. At first, I didn’t know what I could do to 16 a difference. The village was poor and the children there had few books to read. I had an idea. I decided to 17 a small library for them.
I talked to my friends about my plan. They were all 18 to help. We started to collect books from our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. We also 19 some money to buy new books. After a month, we had over 500 books!
Then, we went to the village. We cleaned an old room and put all the books on shelves. The children were so 20 when they saw the library. Their smiles made us feel that all our hard work was 21 .
I spent two weeks there, reading stories to the kids and teaching them how to borrow books. I learned that even a small action can 22 someone’s life. The experience changed me, too. I became more patient and caring.
Now, I still keep in 23 with some children. They write to me about the books they are reading. From this, I understand that helping others doesn’t always 24 a lot of money or time. What matters most is a kind heart and the 25 to do something.
16. A. take B. make C. have D. get | 17. A. set off B. set up C. set out D. set down |
18. A. willing B. afraid C. difficult D. sorry | 19. A. raised B. spent C. saved D. wasted |
20. A. bored B. tired C. excited D. worried | 21. A. useless B. expensive C. worth it D. easy |
22. A. hurt B. break C. touch D. forget | 23. A. touch B. mind C. line D. step |
24. A. need B. cost C. pay D. take | 25. A. chance B. advice C. decision D. money |
三、阅读理解 (共10小题)
A
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community and beyond. Here are some ideas for teenagers:
At an animal shelter: Help take care of homeless animals. You can walk dogs, clean cages, or play with cats.
At a food bank: Help sort and pack food for people in need. This is a very direct way to help fight hunger.
In a park clean-up: Join a group to pick up litter in local parks or beaches. You help protect the environment.
As a tutor: If you are good at a subject, you can help younger students with their homework.
Remember, volunteering is not only about helping others. It also helps you learn new skills, meet new friends, and feel good about yourself.
26. How many volunteering ideas are mentioned in the passage? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. |
27. If you love animals, you can volunteer ______. A. at a food bank B. at an animal shelter C. in a park clean-up D. as a tutor |
28. What can you do at a food bank? A. Walk dogs. B. Pick up litter. C. Sort and pack food. D. Teach younger students. |
29. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of volunteering? A. Learning new skills. B. Making money. C. Meeting new friends. D. Feeling good about oneself. |
30. Who is this passage most probably written for? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Teenagers. D. Doctors. |
B
Mark is a 15-year-old boy who wanted to do something for his city. He noticed that many public benches (长椅) were old and broken. People had nowhere to sit and rest. He decided to repair them.
He made a plan and told his idea to the city council (市政委员会). They agreed and provided some tools and paint. Then, Mark asked his classmates to join him. Every weekend, they went to different parks. They fixed broken parts, sanded the wood, and painted the benches.
It was hard work, but they enjoyed it. People walking in the parks were happy to see what they were doing. Some even brought them water and snacks. After two months, they had repaired over 30 benches!
Mark’s story was reported in the local newspaper. More and more people started to pay attention to public facilities (设施). Mark learned that one person’s idea could encourage many others to take action.
31. What problem did Mark notice? A. There were not enough parks. B. The public benches were old and broken. C. People threw litter everywhere. D. The city council didn’t work. |
32. Who provided tools and paint for Mark? A. His parents. B. His classmates. C. The city council. D. People in the park. |
33. What did Mark and his classmates NOT do to the benches? A. Fix broken parts. B. Sand the wood. C. Paint them. D. Build new ones. |
34. How did people in the parks react (反应)? A. They were angry. B. They were happy and helped. C. They didn’t care. D. They reported them to the police. |
35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to repair a bench. B. A boy’s volunteering story. C. The work of the city council. D. The importance of newspapers. |
四、词汇运用 (共10小题)
A) 根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。
36. We should care for the ______________ (残疾的) people and offer them help. |
37. His kind ______________ (行为) made everyone feel warm. |
38. The story is very ______________ (感人的). I almost cried. |
39. The ______________ (组织) helps poor children go back to school. |
40. It’s our ______________ (责任) to keep our classroom clean. |
B) 用所给单词的适当形式填空。
41. Thank you for ______________ (invite) me to the party. |
42. She is a ______________ (help) girl and always helps her classmates. |
43. We are ______________ (plan) a surprise for our teacher. |
44. His dream is ______________ (become) a doctor in the future. |
45. They finished the work by ______________ (they). |
五、完成句子 (共5小题)
根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
46. 你为什么不把你的旧衣服捐给需要的人呢？ Why don’t you ______________ ______________ your old clothes to people in need? |
47. 这个小女孩想出了一个筹集资金的好办法。 The little girl ______________ ______________ ______________ a good way to raise money. |
48. 多亏了你的建议，我成功地解决了这个问题。 ______________ ______________ your advice, I solved the problem successfully. |
49. 他放弃了高薪工作，去贫困地区当了一名教师。 He ______________ ______________ a well-paid job and became a teacher in a poor area. |
50. 即使是一个小小的举动也能带来很大的不同。 Even a small action can ______________ a big ______________. |
六、书面表达 (共1题)
假设你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办一场关于“How to Make a Difference”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇英文演讲稿，内容需包括：
1. 你认为“make a difference”意味着什么；
2. 分享一个你或你认识的人通过行动带来改变的例子；
3. 呼吁同学们从身边小事做起，共同创造美好世界。
要求：
1. 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；
2. 词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
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