2021春 人教版八年级下册英语课文原文改编短文填空（含答案）
UNIT 1 What＇s the matter? Section A 2d Role-play the conversation. Mandy: Lisa, are you OK? Lisa: I have a headache and I can＇t move my neck. What should I do? Should I take my temperature? Mandy: No, it doesn＇t sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend? Lisa: I played computer games all weekend. Mandy: That＇s probably why. You need to take ________ away from the computer. Lisa: Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long________ moving. Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor. Lisa: OK. Thanks, Mandy. 3a Read the passage. Do you think it comes from a newspaper or a book? How do you know? Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old Man At 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man 1________ on the side of the road. A woman was next to him, shouting 2________ help. The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He 3________off and asked the woman what 4________. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to 5________ off and wait for the next bus. But 6________ his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man on the bus. Thanks 7________ Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors 8________ the man in time. “It＇s sad that many people don＇t want to help others because they don’t want any trouble,“ says one passenger. “But the driver didn＇t think 9________ himself. He only thought about 10________ a life.“ Section B 2b Read the passage and underline the words you don＇t know. Then look up the words in a dictionary and write down their meanings. He Lost His Arm But Is Still Climbing Aron Ralston is an American man 1________ is interested in mountain climbing. 2________ a mountain climber, Aron is used to 3________ risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because 4________ accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself 5________ a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah On that day, Aron＇s arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing 6________ himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran 7________, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut 8________ half his right arm. Then, 9________ his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help. 10________ losing his arm, he wrote a book 11________ Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out 12________. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of 13________ good decisions, and of being in control 14________ one＇s life. His love for mountain climbing is so great that he kept 15________ climbing mountains even after this experience. Do we have the same spirit 16________ Aron? Let＇s think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or17 ________. Unit 2 I＇ll help to clean up the city parks Section A 2d Role-play the conversation. Helen ：Hi , Tom . I ＇ m making some plans to work in an old people’s home this summer. Tom ：
Really? I did that last summer. Helen ：Oh, what did they ask you to help out with ? Tom ：Mmm.… things like reading the newspaper to the old people, or just talking to them. They told me stories about the past and how things used to be. Helen ：That sounds interesting . Tom ：Yeah , a lot of old people are ________ . We should listen to them and care ________ them. Helen ：You＇ re right . I mean, we’re all going to be old one day, too. 3a Read the article . What do Mario and Mary volunteer to do? Students Who Volunteer Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School 1 ________ up several hours each week to help others. Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “ It＇ s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of 2________when I see the animals get better and the 3________ of joy on their 4________faces.” Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself 5________ the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see 6________ their eyes that they’re going on a different journey 7________ each new book. Volunteering here is a dream come 8________ for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time. Section B 2b Skim the letter and answer the questions. 1. Who wrote the letter to Miss Li? Why? 2. What did Miss Li do? I’ll Send You a Photo of Lucky Dear Miss Li, I’d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this group was 1________ up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make 2________possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big 3________to my life. Let me tell you my story. What would it be like to be blind or 4________? Or 5________ you can’t walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can’t use my arms or legs well, so normal things 6________ answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of 7________ helped me 8________. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might 9 ________ me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog. After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky — a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a “dog-helper” because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once. Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for 10 ________my life. Best wishes, Ben Smith Unit 3 Could you please clean your room? Section A 2d Role play the conversation. Sister：
They, could you please help out 1________ a few things? Brother：Could I at least finish watching this show? Sister：
No. I think two hours of TV is 2________for you! Brother：Fine. What do you want me to do? Sister：
Could you take 3________ the rubbish, fold the clothes and do the dishes? Brother：So much? sister：
Yes, because Mom will be back from shopping any minute now. And she won’t be happy if she sees this mess. Brother：But the house is already pretty clean and 4________! Sister：Yes, well, it’s clean, but it’s not “mother clean”! 3a Read the story and answer the question. 1. Why was Nancy’s mom angry with Nancy? 2. Did they solve the problem? How? Last month, our dog 5________ me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired. I 6________ down my bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came 7________. “Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked. “Could I watch one show first?” I asked. “NO!” she 8________ angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.” “Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m just as 9 ________ as you are!” I shouted back. My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and 10________ did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt. The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy. “What happened?” she asked 11________ surprise. “I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied. Section B 2bThe Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whether they think young people should do chores at home. Skim the following letters. Which one agrees and which one disagrees? Dear Sir, I don’t understand 1________ some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough 2________ from school. They don’t have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a 3________ of their time. Could we just let them do their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order 4________get good grades and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so there’s no 5________ for them to do it now. It is the parents’ job to 6________ a clean and comfortable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I don’t mind 7________ them. Mr. Smith Dear Sir, I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It’s not enough to just get good 8________ at school. Children these days depend 9________ their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores helps to 10________ children’s independence and teaches them how to look 11________ themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house 12________ their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part 13________ keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care 14 ________ himself. As 15________ result, he often fell 16________ and his grades 17________. The 18________ kids learn to be independent, the 19 ________ it is for their future. Ms. Miller Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents? Section A 2d Role-play the conversation. Dave：You look sad, Kim. What’s wrong? Kim：Well, I found my sister looking 1________ my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs. Dave：Hmm … that’s not very nice. Did she give them back to you? Kim：Yes, but I’m still angry2 ________her. What should I do? Dave：Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why don’t you forget about it so that you can be friends again? 3________ she’s wrong, it’s not a big deal. Kim：You’re right. Thanks for your advice. Dave：No problem. Hope things work 4 ________. 3a Look at this letter to a magazine and the reply from Robert Hunt, a school counselor. Complete the chart. Dear Mr. Hunt, My problem is I can’t get ________ with my family. Relations ________ my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they ________, it’s like a big, black cloud hanging ________our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always________to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants________ late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do? Sad and Thirteen Dear Sad and Thirteen, It’s not easy ________ your age, and it’s normal to have these feelings. Why don’t you talk about these feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer________help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so________ they have more time for proper communication. Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don’t mind him watching TV all the time.________, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope you’ll feel better about yourself in future. Robert Hunt Section B 2b Read the article and answer the questions. 1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families? 2. Who gives their opinions about the problem? Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends 1________ weekdays because they to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get 2________ a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy.” On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut 3________ a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children’s future. I really want them to be successful. ” However, the tired children don’t get home 4________ after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework. Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition 5 ________ very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers 6________ their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them 7________ other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn’t push their kids so 8________.” Doctors say too 9________ pressure is not good for a child’s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can 10________ a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even 11________important to have happy children.” Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came? Section A 2d Role-play the conversation. Mary：What were you doing last night, Linda? I called at seven and you didn’t ________ up. Linda：Oh, I was in the kitchen helping my mom. Mary：I see. I called again at eight and you didn’t answer then either. Linda：What was I doing at eight? Oh, I know. When you called, I was having a shower. Mary：But then I called again at nine. Linda：Oh, I was sleeping at that time. Mary：So early? That’s strange. Linda：Yeah, I was tired. Why did you call so many times? Mary：I needed help with my homework. So while you were sleeping, I called Jenny and she helped me. The Storm Brought People Closer Together Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With 1________light outside, it felt 2________ midnight. The news on TV reported that a 3________ rainstorm was in the area. Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows 4________ his mom was making 5________the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily 6________the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell 7 ________when the wind was dying 8________at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke 9________, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood 10________a mess. 11________trees, 12________windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors13 ________together. Section B 2b Read the passage and answer the questions. 1.What are the two events in the passage? 2. When did they happen? Do You Remember What You Were Doing? People often remember what they were doing 1________they heard the news of important events in history. In America, for 2________, many people remember what they were doing on April 4, 1968. This was an important event in American history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was 3________. Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they were doing when they heard the news. Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time. “It was a bright, sunny day,” Robert remembers. “We were having fun in the playground when the school bell 4 ________. Our teacher said, ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.’ We were 5________surprised!” School closed for the day, Robert and his friends walked home 6________silence. More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the World Trade Center in New York was taken 7________by terrorists. Even the date-September 11, 2001-has meaning to most Americans. This was a day Kate Smith will never forget. She remembers working in her office near the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn’t believe him at first, but then I looked 8________the window and 9________that it was true. I was so scared 10________I could hardly think clearly after that.” Unit 6 An old man tried to move mountains. Section A 2d Role-play the conversation. Teacher: So what do you think 1________ the story of Yu Gong? Ming Ming: I think it’s really interesting. Yu Gong found a good way to 2 ________ his problem. Anna: Really? I think it’s a little bit silly. It doesn’t seem very possible to 3________ a mountain. Ming Ming: But the story is trying to show us that anything is possible if you work hard! Yu Gong kept trying and didn’t give up. Anna: Well, I still don’t agree 4________you. I think we should try to find other ways to solve a problem. Ming Ming: But what could Yu Gong do instead 5________ moving the mountains? Anna: Well, there are many other ways. For 6________, he could build a road. That’s better and faster than moving a mountain! Teacher: You have different opinions about the story, and neither of you are wrong. There are many sides to a story and many ways to understand it. 3a Read the passage and answer the questions. In November 1979, pupils in England were able 1________ watch a new TV program 2________ Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story 3 ________ the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West. The story says that once upon 4________ time there was a magic rock. One day, it suddenly broke open and gave birth 5________ a monkey. 6________ fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick so small 7 ________ he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also 8________ 72 changes to his shape and size, ________ himself into different animals and objects. But 9________ he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself 10________ a person. The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program 11________out more than 30 years ago, Western children became 12________ in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. 参考答案 Unit 1 Section A 2d:breaks without 3a:1.lying 2.for 3.got 4.happened 5.get 6.to 7.to 8.saved 9.about 10.saving Section B 2b:1.who 2.As 3.taking 4.of 5.in 6.by 7.out 8.off 9.with 10.After 11.called 12.of 13.making 14.of 15.on 16.as 17.death Unit 2 Section A 2d:lonely for 3a:1.give 2.satisfaction 3.look 4.owners 5.at 6.in 7.with 8.true Section B 2b:1.set 2.it 3.difference 4.deaf 5.imagine 6.like 7.mine 8.out 9.cheer 10.changing Unit 3 Section A 2d:1.with 2.enough 3.out 4.tidy 3a:5.welcomed 6.threw 7.over 8.replied 9.tired 10.neither 11.in Section B 2b:1.why 2.stress 3.waste 4.to 5.need 6.provide 7.doing 8.grades 9.on 10.develop 11.after 12.with 13.in 14.of 15.a 16.ill 17.dropped 18.earlier 19.better Unit 4 Section A 2d:1.through 2.with 3.Although 4.out 3a:1.on 2.between 3.argue 4.over 5.refuse 6.until 7.being 8.to 9.that 10.However Section B 2b:1.than 2.into 3.out 4.until 5.starts 6.send 7.with 8.hard 9.much 10.cause 11.more Unit 5 Section A 2d:pick 3a:1.no 2.like 3.heavy 4.while 5.sure 6.against 7.asleep 8.down 9.up 10.in 11.Fallen 12.broken 13.closer Section B 2b:1.when 2.example 3.killed 4.rang 5.completely 6.in 7.down 8.out 9.realized 10.that Unit 6 Section A 2d:1.about 2.solve 3.move 4.with 5.of 6.example 3a:1.to 2.called 3.for 4.a 5.to 6.To 7.that 8.make turning 9.unless 10.into 11.came 12.interested
推荐访问: