外研版八年级英语下册Unit 4 Helping out 单元核心素养培优卷
试卷更新日期:2026-03-23 类型:单元试卷
一、完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
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1. 完形填空
Ellie Laks is a girl who showed great worry for injured animals when she was young. At the age of 7, she was bringing home injured animals that she'd found, receiving no 1 from her parents. Though they made her stop, Ellie promised herself that one day she would have a place of her own to 2 the animals she'd saved.
At college, Ellie got her degree (学位) in psychology and special education, a(n) 3 step towards the realization of her dream. About 15 years ago, Ellie visited a zoo in Tarzana, Calif. Much to her 4 , it was terrible, filled with abused (被虐待的) animals. She called for help to protect them, but in vain (徒劳无功). So she began saving animals from the zoo and soon she had 50 animals in her yard, and the Gentle Barn was 5 . Four years later, Ellie moved to a larger site in Santa Clarita. But saving animals is just half of Ellie's 6 . She hoped to help children who had 7 bad experiences to her animals. Once she started the Gentle Barn, she went to schools and invited the kids there to come. And they 8 .
"These kids are used to being told to sit down, shut up and behave. Nobody is talking to their 9 . At the Gentle Barn, there are animals that mirror every child's story, and they 10 they're not alone,"Ellie explains. "They find if the animals can make it, they can too. "
She tells the story of a boy who was 11 causing problems. At first, he was not ready to join 12 Ellie began to talk about a horse named Banzai who'd been abused by his owner. Before she could even 13 , the boy ran up to her, asking to listen to it again, and then threw his arms around Ellie, whispering, "He's going to be OK."
A big 14 happened. "Slowly, that boy started making friends in school. The 15 saved his life. I believe he can make it!" says Ellie.
(1)A、 joy B、 help C、 care D、 pressure(2)A、 run after B、 take after C、 look after D、 go after(3)A、 interesting B、 necessary C、 careful D、 brave(4)A、 happiness B、 excitement C、 pride D、 anger(5)A、 reported B、 improved C、 trained D、 created(6)A、 hobby B、 decision C、 dream D、 opinion(7)A、 different B、 strange C、 rich D、 similar(8)A、 failed B、 arrived C、 waited D、 refused(9)A、 degrees B、 hearts C、 excuses D、 minds(10)A、 remember B、 wonder C、 understand D、 doubt(11)A、 still B、 always C、 seldom D、 even(12)A、 until B、 because C、 if D、 though(13)A、 leave B、 finish C、 smile D、 agree(14)A、 mistake B、 accident C、 fight D、 change(15)A、 game B、 hope C、 horse D、 school二、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)第一节(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
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2. 阅读短文,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
After class, as Wang Xueru quietly packed up while bearing the pain of a stomachache, a student walked to her. Without a word, the girl handed Wang a cup of warm tea and a note. "If the sky is cloudy, I will be your sunshine," the note read. At that moment, Wang felt her tiredness and pain went away—replaced by something much warmer: the quiet, mutual (相互的) care between a young volunteer teacher and her student in a classroom in Mengla County, Yunnan Province.
This moment is one of many that picture the daily lives of youth volunteers in the teaching group for countryside education from Central China Normal University under the "Go West" program that began in 2003.Young graduates spend a year teaching in some of China's most under-served western areas.
Wang, a 22-year-old student from Quanzhou, Fujian Province, holds a degree in Chinese language and literature, with a second major in English Education. From the moment she entered university, her dream was clear; she wanted to serve. Her motto (座右铭)—"When poor, educate yourself; when successful, help the world"—guided her road through years of university volunteer work.
From her first year at college, she took an active part in volunteerism, becoming the leader of a university volunteer group and starting projects online to connect children across the country with school classes and cultural activities. By the time she reached her graduation year, Wang set her sights on joining the teaching program in the countryside, which is called Postgraduate (研究生) Education Supporting Team of Chinese Youth Volunteers.
Every year, about 40 to 50 students sign up for the program, but only 21 are finally accepted. Thanks to her growing volunteer experience, Wang was chosen. When asked about her feelings, she said…
(1)、What did the student offer the teacher?A、A book and a pen. B、Warm drink and a note. C、Medicine and candy. D、A gift box.(2)、Why did Wang teach in Yunnan?A、Because she found the work after graduation. B、Because it was her hometown that needed her. C、Because her parents helped her work there. D、Because she worked there as a volunteer teacher.(3)、Which word can best describe Wang?A、Honest. B、Shy. C、Caring. D、Modest.(4)、What would Wang say to others in the end?A、"Failure is the mother of success." B、"Service from the heart is happy." C、"Western areas need education from the centre." D、"Just follow me, and the future will be yours."(5)、What would be the best title for the passage?A、A Volunteer's Teaching Journey in West China B、A Student's Life in Yunnan C、Cultural Exchange Between Cities D、Great Voluntary Teachers Teach English3. 阅读短文,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。Last month, our school started a voluntary group called "Sunshine Helpers". We wanted to help people in need in our community. There are many ways to show kindness, and our group tries to do small things that can make a big difference.
Some students visit elderly people who live alone. They spend time talking with them, helping clean their houses, and sometimes going for walks together. The elderly people feel less lonely and really appreciate the company. Other students help younger children with their homework after school. They also read stories to them. I joined the group because I believe that even little acts of kindness, like those in the poem "Little Things" by Julia Carney, can make the earth happy.
One day, we went to a local hospital to learn about blood donation. A doctor gave us a talk. She told us that donating blood is a life-giving gift. Many patients in hospital need blood to get better or even survive. She explained the different blood types: A, B, AB, and O. People with type O blood are called universal donors because their blood can be given to anyone in need. People with type AB are universal recipients. I was amazed to learn that one blood donation can help up to three people! World Blood Donor Day is on June 14th, the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the blood groups.
After the visit, I decided that when I am older, I will donate blood regularly. I also realized that kindness comes in many forms. Sometimes it's a kind word, like in the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots; kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits." We should all try to be kind every day. As Liu Bei said, "An act of kindness, no matter how small, is worth performing."
Now, I feel happy when I help others. Helping others also helps me feel good about myself. I hope more students will join our group and spread kindness. Together, we can make the world a better place.
(1)、What is the main purpose of the "Sunshine Helpers" group?A、To raise money for the hospital. B、To help people in need in the community. C、To teach children about blood donation. D、To write poems about kindness.(2)、What do some students do for elderly people?A、They donate blood to them. B、They help them with homework. C、They visit them and help with cleaning. D、They teach them about blood types.(3)、According to the doctor, why is blood donation important?A、It is a good way to meet new people. B、It can save lives of patients. C、It helps you stay healthy. D、It is required by the hospital.(4)、What does "universal donor" mean in the text?A、A person with type AB blood. B、A person who can receive blood from anyone. C、A person who donates blood on June 14th. D、A person with type O blood that can be given to anyone.(5)、What did the writer learn from the experience?A、Only adults can help others. B、Kindness can be shown in many small ways. C、Blood donation is the only way to help. D、Helping others is not enjoyable.4. 阅读短文,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。Every year, people celebrate Good Deeds Day on a selected (挑选出来的) Sunday in April. On this day, a great number of people try to make a difference to the world by thinking well, speaking well and doing good. Would you like to join in? The following are some ideas.
Pay it forward. When people wait in line for coffee or ice cream, you can show your kindness by paying the bill (账单) for the stranger behind you. He or she will be thankful to you for doing that. What's more, good deeds can usually lead to (导致) more good deeds.
Help children at Locks of Love. Every year, many children lose their natural hair because of illnesses. Locks of Love is an organization to help these children by giving them hairpieces (假发). So, if you like, send your hair to the organization.
Help the elderly with chores. A lot of elderly people live by themselves and some of them have difficulty in cleaning, cooking and shopping. Invite your friends or family members to join you if they would like to give a helping hand. As the saying goes, "____. "
Help out at an animal help centre. Visit an animal help centre near your home and find out how you can help. It can be anything from taking the dogs for a walk to cleaning the "homes" for the four-legged animals.
Every one of us should play a part in making the world a better place. If you are available,be sure to take action as soon as possible.
(1)、The writer thinks buying coffee or ice cream for a stranger is a(n) ____idea.A、simple B、creative C、excellent D、meaningless(2)、According to the passage, what can Locks of Love do for children who lost their hair?A、Look after them at the hospital. B、Give hairpieces to them as a gift. C、Take them for a walk. D、Help them clean the house.(3)、Which of the following can be put in ____?A、Take things as they come B、Together we can move mountains C、Help yourself by helping others D、A friend in need is a friend indeed.(4)、The underlined word "available" in paragraph 6 means ____.A、not busy B、ready to help C、quick in making decisions D、curious about everything(5)、Why does the writer write this passage?A、To ask us to do good. B、To tell us about Good Deeds Day. C、To advise us to be kind to others. D、To show us the importance of doing good.三、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
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5. 阅读短文,从文后所列选项中,选出最佳选项填入对应空白处,使短文通顺、连贯。(选项中有两项多余)
Do you want to be a volunteer? You can pick what you really love to do.
Help kids learn and grow.Be a big brother or a big sister at an after-school care center.
Give back during the holidays. Serve dinner to the homeless, volunteer at your local welfare house (福利院), or give out toys to kids. Your local church (教堂) and temple may also need your help.
Most shelters need volunteers to keep the cats and dogs happy and well exercised. And when you're walking dogs, you get some exercise, too.
Protect the environment. We can do something simple to protect the earth. For example, plant a tree in the spring, or join a group to work together to protect your local river.
Help sick people. Lots of us are close to people who have a medical problem. It can make you feel good to donate your time or money to help the sick people who may feel down sometimes.
If you have more than one thing you love, find a way to do them all. With your help, we'll certainly have a more beautiful world!
A. Care for endangered animals.
B. Help at a local animal shelter.
C. take part in a local park clean-up day.
D. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
E. Helping others will benefit yourself as well.
F. When you cheer them up, you also feel happy.
G. You can help little kids to learn or play with them.
四、词汇应用(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
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6. We (know) each other since we volunteered together.7. With my parents' care, I was well again after a serious (ill).8. Only time will tell if the (treat) has been successful.9. If you don't want to go to the zoo with him, you can refuse him (direct).10. To our (disappoint), Mike didn't win the prize, but he promised to try harder next time.11. Chinese people usually show their welcome and (善良) by shaking hands.12. There the students could prepare food and (分享) meals with their teachers.13. A beautiful (彩虹) often hangs in the sky after a heavy rain.14. Many students have difficulty solving the maths problem (独自).15. The (病人) in the hospital are well taken care of by the nurses.
五、完成句子(本大题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
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16. 学校提出了一个计划来帮助贫困学生。
The school came up with a plan to the poor students.
17. 女性在社会上发挥越来越重要的作用。Women play a more and more important role .
18. 他们震惊地发现那些建筑物被夷为废墟。They were shocked to find the buildings were reduced .
19. 该毕业了。我们应该对我们的老师说"谢谢"。It's to . We should say "Thanks" to our teachers.
20. 为了对抗疾病,她卖掉了她的五家店铺,但也没有多大帮助。To illness, she sold her five shops but it didn't help much.
六、短文选词填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
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21. 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
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Last weekend, Alice took part in a volunteer activity along the riverbank. The was to send the message of protecting the river and its wildlife.
Alice and other volunteers met by the river early in the morning. Then they started walking in groups. All day long, they were busy with different things. They picked up rubbish, such as plastic bottles and bags. Also, they planted trees along the riverbank. they were walking, they learned a lot about how pollution was bad for the water. found out what they could do to keep the place clean for fish and other water animals. Alice felt really to be in this meaningful activity. She realized that even small actions can make a big difference to the environment.
During the event, the team leader told them some stories about the river. The river used to be clean, and there were lots of animals in it. Alice listened to these stories carefully and started to think about the importance of the environment. At end of the day, the team leader everyone to keep the river clean and safe for animals.
Alice felt hopeful after the event. She planned to share this great experience her friends and family. She hoped they would also join in environmental activities and help make the world a better place.
七、短文语法填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
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22. 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A few months ago, I learned that the city food bank (need) some volunteers. I wished my friends can join the (organize). So I sent letters to 10 friends. I'd like to set up a group that would volunteer to make and (provide) dinner for the elderly people. I wanted to invite my friends to be part of the group. Almost all of my friends agreed.
One day, several of my friends brought some food and helped prepare the meal. "I (get) such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I saw the disabled people get the food!" said one friend. Later, another friend made a list about serving, so we could do quickly and (easy). Now each month many youth join the group. One woman even asked another group of (she) friends to serve. I will never forget their (kind).
It's hard to imagine those simple letters asking friends (help) have made a great difference. At first, I just wanted to be organizer. Now, I have changed my idea. I also love to work as a volunteer, I can get more joy from the happy faces of the disabled people.
八、读写结合(共两节,满分25分)第一节 任务型阅读(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
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23. 请阅读下面短文,根据所提供的信息,回答五个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、信息完整切题。
You may have heard of some volunteer activities such as planting trees, cleaning up the community, looking after the old, etc. But do you know what volunteer travel is? It is a new and popular volunteer activity among young people.
The main purpose of volunteer travel is to take part in service activities to help others. During the trip, volunteer travelers often provide services like teaching, cooking, animal caring and cultural activities. The volunteers may get free or cheaper accommodation (住处) and meals because of their help.
It seems that these long journeys could only be made possible in recent years by modern transport. However, volunteer travel started in 1958, when Alec Dickson and his wife Mora founded Voluntary Service Overseas (海外志愿者服务), an international volunteer organization.
Traditionally, the volunteer activities take place in a foreign country. But so far, more volunteer trips have taken place in the volunteers' own countries. Volunteer projects in the countryside are now attracting more visitors living in the cities. There are many benefits for people. First, the services provided by volunteers help reduce costs for countryside communities, offering them support. Second, volunteer travel allows people in the city to experience countryside life, providing a refreshing escape from the city. Third, for those who feel tired but cannot get far away from city life, these projects provided a meaningful way for them to feel relaxed and powerful.
This way, volunteer travel not only benefits local communities but also enriches the lives of participants.
(1)、What is volunteer travel?(2)、What services do volunteer travelers often provide during the trip?(3)、When did volunteer travel start?(4)、How do they feel about these projects?(5)、How many benefits of volunteer travel are mentioned in the passage?九、读写结合(共两节,满分25分)第二节 书面表达(共1题,满分15分)
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24. 假如你是来自阳光中学的李华,看到蓝天救援队 (the Blue Sky Rescue Team) 正在招募新成员,你想要加入。请根据下方表格的提示,写一封自荐信,申请加入该组织,以便更好地给遭遇自然灾害或紧急情况的人提供救援,贡献自己的力量。
New Members Wanted!
Support our work by becoming a member.
The emergencies and natural disasters happen more often than before. The Blue Sky Rescue Team is looking for new members to provide first aid (急救) for people in need. Please write a letter to introduce yourself.
Be sure to include:
◆ introduction of yourself: (personalities; hobbies; —)
◆ the reasons why you join the rescue team
◆ what you can do
1. 自荐信必须包括表格中所有提示内容,适当发挥,使短文连贯、通顺。
2. 词数在100词左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
3. 文中不得提及真实的人名、班级名等相关信息。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua from Sunshine Middle School. I'm writing to recommend myself to be a member of the Blue Sky Rescue Team. Now let me tell you something about myself.
I'll be happy if I can join the rescue team. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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