Unit 8 A green world
单元话题完形填空练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24 八年级下·江苏苏州·期中）AI Predicts Forest Fires
Reshma first moved to California in 2018. At that time smoke from a forest fire made the air 1
to breathe. It was so bad that she had to wear a 2 for over a month! Firefighters put out the fire finally,
but it got Reshma thinking—when there is 3 one
“I wanted to find a way to predict (预测) fire s before they happen,” says Reshma. “I hoped this could save
lives, money and the 4 .” She collected information about the weather and climate from the 5
station. Then, she put together the weather data (数据), such as temperature, wind speed and humidity (湿度),
with information about human activities. With the data Reshma made an Al system that could predict forest fires
with almost 90% accuracy (准确度)!
Amazingly, Reshma’s AI system is now being used by firefighters in California! 6 her AI
system, they 7 predict where and when forest fires will break out. They can 8 the scene of
the fire more quickly, save more lives and cut down on toxic (有毒的) smoke that the fire make.
Because of the AI system, Reshma 9 the Children’s Climate Prize 2021 and 8,000. “I think
making the system into an app would be the next step,” Reshma says 10 . “Then people all over the
world would be able to use it.”
1．A．free B．comfortable C．dangerous D．difficult
2．A．glasses B．coat C．cap D．mask
3．A．another B．other C．the other D．others
4．A．city B．environment C．mountain D．river
5．A．police B．TV C．railway D．weather
6．A．For B．In C．By D．With
7．A．are used to B．need to C．are able to D．agree to
8．A．reach B．arrive C．get D．go
9．A．caught B．won C．led D．made
10．A．sadly B．luckily C．excitedly D．patiently
（22-23八年级下·江苏连云港·期末）Our topic today is about a European country, Switzerland. With high
mountains and clean blue lakes, it looks beautiful .
In Switzerland, things such as glass, plastic and paper are separated 1 different groups and then
recycled. Even old clothes and shoes 2 be recycled. An organization 3 old clothes from all
over the country. Some of the clothes are sold in charity shops, some are given to the poor, and 4 are
sent to factories for recycling.
The government has many laws to protect the environment. 5 , you are not allowed to cut down
trees. You must obey the rule. 6 , you will be punished. If you drop litter in a public place, you will be
fined by the police. There are also laws to 7 air and water pollution.
Nature is our greatest treasure. We 8 its rich resources to live, so it is important for us to protect
it 9 . Luckily, we are starting to use energy from the sun, wind and water. These new types of energy
10 very little and will never run out. Moreover, they produce little pollution.
1．A．into B．with C．for D．in
2．A．should B．can C．must D．will
3．A．buys B．cleans C．collects D．studies
4．A．other B．another C．the other D．others
5．A．Such as B．For example C．One example D．like
6．A．However B．Instead C．Otherwise D．Moreover
7．A．limit B．produce C．avoid D．develop
8．A．prepare for B．connect to C．carry on D．depend on
9．A．easily B．wisely C．slowly D．carelessly
10．A．spend B．pay C．take D．cost
（22-23 八年级下·江苏常州·期末）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出
最佳选项。
In the 1980s, the Xinyi village in Sichuan Province was known as a hunters’ village. Life was 1
in this mountain village. The land on the hillside was difficult to farm. Many villagers had to hunt wild animals to
make a 2 . They also cut down trees for sale and for heating. As the villagers hunted further into the
forest and cut down more trees, less and less wildlife 3 around them.
In 1992, a flood hit the village and 4 great losses to many families. It came as a wake-up call for
the locals. The villagers realized that they had to 5 their old way of life. They started 6 bees
and other animals to make money. And they now use electric heaters instead of firewood for heating.
The villagers 7 a group of fourteen forest rangers (护林员) since then. Twelve of them 8
to be hunters. They have 9 cameras in the forest to monitor (监测) the wild animals in order to protect
them. The forest areas are being restored (恢复) to their natural beauty.
“We used to shoot wild animals with guns, but now we only shoot them with 10 ,” said one
ranger. “We can only live well when we live in harmony with nature.”
1．A．easy B．simple C．different D．hard
2．A．living B．life C．home D．family
3．A．was seeing B．saw C．was seen D．were seen
4．A．led B．got C．took D．caused
5．A．drop B．change C．turn D．behave
6．A．to rise B．to fly C．to raise D．to grow
7．A．have invited B．invited C．have formed D．formed
8．A．wanted B．planned C．decided D．used
9．A．take up B．get up C．set up D．pick up
10．A．hearts B．computers C．eyes D．cameras
（24-25 八年级下·全国·单元测试）Eco-Soap Bank (生态香皂银行) is doing a lot for people in Cambodia
(柬埔寨). It 1 used soap from hotels and uses it to make new bars. Then it gives out the new soap for
free.
Samir Lakhani, from the United States, started his project several years ago. In 2014, he visited Cambodia,
and he felt 2 when he watched a mother bathe her baby with detergent (洗衣粉). He learnt that many
people in Cambodia are very poor and in 3 of soap badly. He thought maybe he could help to 4
the problem. Lakhani came up with a good 5 —recycling used soap. Each year, millions of tourists visit
Cambodia. The country’s hotels use lots of soap and waste a lot too. 6 Lakhani went from hotel to
hotel, asking them to donate used soap.
His project 7 with many people’s support. It later became the Eco-Soap Bank. The group takes
used soap to recycling places. They clean the soap, cut it up, 8 the soap together, and then put it
through a press (模压机). Finally, they make waste soap 9 new bars or liquid (液体) soap. The project
has provided over half a million Cambodians with soaps and hygiene (卫生) education. Lakhani has a 10
plan. He wants to start Eco-Soap Bank in every tourism area around the world.
1．A．returns B．collects C．sells D．protects
2．A．surprised B．interested C．excited D．nervous
3．A．need B．time C．place D．worry
4．A．find out B．get out C．look out D．work out
5．A．idea B．result C．reason D．accident
6．A．Because B．Since C．So D．While
7．A．failed B．passed C．grew D．prevented
8．A．pull B．add C．turn D．mix
9．A．with B．into C．from D．through
10．A．stronger B．richer C．bigger D．clearer
（24-25 八年级下·广东汕头·期中）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一
个最佳答案。
Susan loved spending time in the park near her house. It was a peaceful place where she could relax, read,
and enjoy nature. One Saturday morning, as she walked through the park, she noticed that there was a lot of
1 on the ground. She felt 2 seeing the beautiful park in such a mess.
Susan decided to do something about it. She went home and took some 3 to sweep the floor.
When she returned to the park, she started cleaning up the area around the playground. As she worked, a few
people stopped to 4 her for her efforts.
One of the park visitors, an elderly man named Mr. Johnson, 5 to help Susan. Together, they
cleaned up the rubbish around the 6 . Looking at clean environment around the lake, Mr. Johnson told
Susan stories about how he and his friends spent wonderful time in this park when he was 7 . Susan
listened with interest. She realized that cleaning the park wasn’t just about making it look nice—it was also about
8 people’s memories.
After a few hours, the park looked much cleaner. Susan felt great of what she had done. She planned to
9 a clean up event the following weekend. She shared her idea online and asked her friends to join.
10 , many people replied and said they would come.
1．A．grass B．rubbish C．water D．sand
2．A．tired B．stupid C．sad D．bored
3．A．books B．toys C．clothes D．tools
4．A．thank B．watch C．pay D．prepare
5．A．disagreed B．refused C．offered D．hoped
6．A．mountain B．lake C．ride D．grass
7．A．younger B．stronger C．taller D．kinder
8．A．losing B．protecting C．creating D．changing
9．A．report B．celebrate C．organize D．support
10．A．Sadly B．Clearly C．Similarly D．Surprisingly
（23-24 八年级下·重庆·阶段练习）“I just want a normal birthday party.” April told her friends as they
walk home from school after a day’s study. They knew what April meant. Because April happened to be born on
Earth Day, all 1 birthday parties had an Earth Day theme.
At the age of 7, she was told to 2 old newspapers and then sell them to buy presents. Last year,
at eight, she planted trees and flowers in the park. This year, all she wanted to do was to plan her own 3
birthday party.
April decided to go to the zoo with her friends and she was excited that she didn’t have to think anything
about the 4 . However, things were quite 5 as they imagined. When they arrived, they were
6 because the place was full of rubbish here and there. She couldn’t have fun, 7 this mess out
there, even though April wanted a non-Earth Day birthday.
“Can we 8 the rubbish first and then see animals ”
“Of course!” said her friends.
9 they began to collect (收集) rubbish. With everyone’s effort, it didn’t take long. A few minutes
later, April looked at the clean square and smiled. It felt good to do something for the earth.
“Happy Earth Day, everyone.” said April. “Now I’m ready for my zoo”.
“Happy birthday, April!” shouted her friends.
“Thank you for always celebrating such 10 birthdays with me.”
1．A．her B．his C．their D．its
2．A．buy B．read C．throw D．collect
3．A．seventh B．eighth C．ninth D．tenth
4．A．schoolwork B．friendship C．health D．environment
5．A．interesting B．similar C．different D．difficult
6．A．pleased B．surprised C．excited D．interested
7．A．understanding B．knowing C．making D．putting
8．A．pick up B．find out C．throw away D．search for
9．A．Suddenly B．Recently C．Quickly D．Finally
10．A．special B．important C．busy D．strange
（24-25 八年级上·吉林四平·期末）阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
As we all know, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. In some places we can’t see fish
1 in the river or trees on the hills. Some people even have no clean water to drink.
Recently, a new lifestyle called low carbon (碳) life is 2 every corner of our country. The
meanings of low carbon are 3 energy and no waste. It is such an important project that I can’t wait
4 my ideas on how to improve it.
First, we should 5 a no-car day every week in our school. Because cars not only cause serious
air pollution but also waste energy. 6 the no-car day, neither students 7 teachers are allowed
to drive to school. At the same time, just walk or run. Use our 8 and enjoy the fun.
Second, we had better not use plastic bags 9 . No one can stand the “white pollution”, 10
it is wise to use cloth bags which can 11 again and again.
12 , one thing that we should keep in 13 is that every big thing comes from the small
details. So, as students, we ought to turn off the lights the moment we leave, and use 14 sides of the
paper, and reuse our textbooks and so on.
All in all, it weighs greatly for all of us to put the low carbon lifestyle into 15 . Just set our mind
to these: no-car days, no plastic bags, and no waste. Let’s do it now.
1．A．swims B．swimming C．to swim D．swam
2．A．spreading B．moving C．living D．becoming
3．A．below B．high C．above D．low
4．A．to express B．express C．expressing D．expressed
5．A．set off B．set up C．put on D．put down
6．A．In B．At C．On D．With
7．A．nor B．or C．both D．and
8．A．bikes B．cars C．buses D．legs
9．A．any more B．no more C．no longer D．never
10．A．because B．so C．but D．although
11．A．reused B．be used C．is used D．use
12．A．Finally B．Final C．Last D．Lately
13．A．hand B．heart C．head D．mind
14．A．both B．each C．every D．all
15．A．effect B．use C．practice D．service
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24 八年级下·江苏盐城·期末）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最
佳答案。
Marco and Kim walked past the city’s recycling center. They waved at the manager, Mr. Morse. His job
was to 1 the plastic, paper and other items into different groups.
Marco looked at the old things and suddenly had a(n) 2 . “Mr. Morse, do you have anything we
could reuse to 3 a basketball hoop ” he asked.
Mr. Morse picked a plastic basket. “We were going to 4 this basket, but I think it’s reusable.”
“It looks 5 and old,” said Kim.
“No. It could be useful,” said Marco. “We can cut off the 6 to make a fine hoop, and then an
adult can help us attach (固定) it to a post.”
“I want a new basketball hoop,” Kim said 7 . “Not someone else’s hand-me-down.”
“Why ” wondered Marco. “Reusing things is a great way to practise environment protection. It 8
waste.”
“I guess we can try,” said Kim. “ 9 I still don’t believe it will be as good as a new one.”
They 10 the basket to Marco’s house. Together with Marco’s elder brother Victor, they made a
post and a backboard.
When Marco went to get the basket, he found his two cats sleeping in it. “I see 11 has found a
way to reuse the basket already!” he laughed.
When all the parts were 12 , Marco, Kim, and Victor took everything to the park. They dug a hole
first. Then they carefully put the post with the backboard and the basket into the hole.
“It looks better than I 13 it would!” said Kim.
“Here’s the real 14 !” smiled Marco. He threw her the basketball. Kim bounced (弹起) the ball,
aimed, and shot a perfect basket. She was excited.
“Wow, I was 15 ,” she said. “This recycled basketball hoop is really great. Now we can play
whenever we want!”
1．A．separate B．throw C．break D．move
2．A．chance B．action C．skill D．idea
3．A．change B．paint C．make D．buy
4．A．recycle B．return C．repair D．refuse
5．A．similar B．simple C．useless D．empty
6．A．bottom B．material C．side D．top
7．A．carelessly B．luckily C．happily D．sadly
8．A．causes B．misses C．stops D．keeps
9．A．And B．But C．So D．Or
10．A．passed B．threw C．kicked D．took
11．A．everybody B．somebody C．nobody D．anybody
12．A．clean B．ready C．free D．sure
13．A．expected B．decided C．advised D．forgot
14．A．story B．trip C．tool D．test
15．A．popular B．helpless C．wrong D．right
（23-24 八年级下·江苏宿迁·期中）Robert lived in the 1 countryside and loved playing outside.
Growing up in the peaceful countryside, Robert had a deep connection with 2 . He enjoyed exploring all
the areas around his home. Robert really liked the land and wanted to 3 it.
One day, Robert saw trash (垃圾) in a river and it made him 4 . He knew he had to help. 5
he was only in Grade 3, he started a group to 6 the trash. Even at a young age, Robert knew the
importance of 7 his surroundings clean and healthy.
But being the leader of a group wasn’t 8 for Robert. He was a bit 9 and didn’t like
talking in front of people. With the 10 of his mom, who encouraged him and helped him practice,
Robert slowly got 11 at speaking up. Robert said, “I knew I had to help, and when you really care,
12 will stop you.”
Robert worked hard to tell everyone about his idea. More and more people joined him, and together they
collected lots of trash.
Now, 13 a college student, Robert still 14 his beautiful countryside and how he can
keep it that way for his future kids. He often says, “I want them to run through the fields and climb trees, just like
I did. I want them to see a 15 countryside than before.”
1．A．noisy B．busy C．quiet D．ugly
2．A．cities B．nature C．waste D．factories
3．A．prepare B．provide C．practise D．protect
4．A．bored B．relaxed C．worried D．happy
5．A．Because B．Though C．Until D．If
6．A．clean up B．open up C．set up D．put up
7．A．keep B．to keep C．kept D．keeping
8．A．hard B．important C．easy D．unable
9．A．shy B．polite C．brave D．patient
10．A．communication B．business C．passport D．support
11．A．good B．best C．worse D．better
12．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something
13．A．to B．with C．as D．for
14．A．knows about B．dreams about C．thinks about D．hears about
15．A．beautiful B．beautifully C．more beautifully D．more beautifulUnit 8 A green world
单元话题完形填空练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24 八年级下·江苏苏州·期中）AI Predicts Forest Fires
Reshma first moved to California in 2018. At that time smoke from a forest fire made the air 1
to breathe. It was so bad that she had to wear a 2 for over a month! Firefighters put out the fire finally,
but it got Reshma thinking—when there is 3 one
“I wanted to find a way to predict (预测) fire s before they happen,” says Reshma. “I hoped this could save
lives, money and the 4 .” She collected information about the weather and climate from the 5
station. Then, she put together the weather data (数据), such as temperature, wind speed and humidity (湿度),
with information about human activities. With the data Reshma made an Al system that could predict forest fires
with almost 90% accuracy (准确度)!
Amazingly, Reshma’s AI system is now being used by firefighters in California! 6 her AI
system, they 7 predict where and when forest fires will break out. They can 8 the scene of
the fire more quickly, save more lives and cut down on toxic (有毒的) smoke that the fire make.
Because of the AI system, Reshma 9 the Children’s Climate Prize 2021 and 8,000. “I think
making the system into an app would be the next step,” Reshma says 10 . “Then people all over the
world would be able to use it.”
1．A．free B．comfortable C．dangerous D．difficult
2．A．glasses B．coat C．cap D．mask
3．A．another B．other C．the other D．others
4．A．city B．environment C．mountain D．river
5．A．police B．TV C．railway D．weather
6．A．For B．In C．By D．With
7．A．are used to B．need to C．are able to D．agree to
8．A．reach B．arrive C．get D．go
9．A．caught B．won C．led D．made
10．A．sadly B．luckily C．excitedly D．patiently
【答案】
1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．D 6．D 7．C 8．A 9．B 10．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了 Reshma 发明了一套人工智能系统来预测森林火灾，并因此获得了 2021 年儿童气
候奖的故事。
1．句意：那时森林火灾产生的烟雾使空气变得难以呼吸。
free 自由的；comfortable 舒适的；dangerous 危险的；difficult 困难的。根据“smoke from a forest fire made the
air…to breathe”可知，烟雾使空气难以呼吸。故选 D。
2．句意：情况如此严重，以至于她不得不戴了一个多月的口罩！
glasses 眼镜；coat 外套；cap 帽子；mask 口罩。根据“smoke from a forest fire made the air…to breathe”可知，
戴的是口罩。故选 D。
3．句意：消防员最终扑灭了大火，但这让 Reshma 思考——当有另一场火灾时会怎样？
another 另一个，用于三者或三者以上，表示泛指；other 其他的；the other 另一个，用于两者之间；others
其他人或物。根据“there is…one ”可知，此处表示泛指另一场火灾。故选 A。
4．句意：我希望这能拯救生命、金钱和环境。
city 城市；environment 环境；mountain 山；river 河流。根据常识可知，环境保护是森林防火的直接受益对
象。故选 B。
5．句意：她从气象站收集了有关天气和气候的信息。
police 警察；TV 电视；railway 铁路；weather 天气。根据“information about the weather and climate”可知，
有关天气和气候的信息是从气象站收集的。故选 D。
6．句意：通过她的 AI 系统，他们能够预测森林火灾将在何时何地爆发。
For 为了；In 在；By 通过，强调通过某种方式、方法或手段；With 通过，强调借助具体工具或事物。根据
“her AI system, they…predict where and when forest fires will break out.”可知，此处表示通过 AI 系统，且“AI
system”为具体工具，因此用介词 with。故选 D。
7．句意：通过她的 AI 系统，他们能够预测森林火灾将在何时何地爆发。
are used to 习惯于；need to 需要；are able to 能够；agree to 同意。根据“they…predict where and when forest
fires will break out.”可知，此处表示能够预测火灾发生的时间和地点。故选 C。
8．句意：他们能够更快地到达火灾现场，拯救更多的生命，并减少火灾产生的有毒烟雾。
reach 到达，及物动词；arrive 到达，不及物动词；get 得到；go 去。根据“the scene of the fire”可知，此处
表示到达火灾现场，无介词应用及物动词 reach。故选 A。
9．句意：因为这个 AI 系统，Reshma 获得了 2021 年儿童气候奖和 8000 英镑。
caught 抓住；won 获得；led 领导；made 制作。根据“the Children’s Climate Prize 2021 and 8,000.”可知，是
获得了 2021 年儿童气候奖和 8000 英镑。故选 B。
10．句意：“我认为将系统制作成应用程序将是下一步，”Reshma 兴奋地说。
sadly 悲伤地；luckily 幸运地；excitedly 兴奋地；patiently 耐心地。根据“Then people all over the world would
be able to use it.”可知，此处是兴奋地说。故选 C。
（22-23八年级下·江苏连云港·期末）Our topic today is about a European country, Switzerland. With high
mountains and clean blue lakes, it looks beautiful .
In Switzerland, things such as glass, plastic and paper are separated 1 different groups and then
recycled. Even old clothes and shoes 2 be recycled. An organization 3 old clothes from all
over the country. Some of the clothes are sold in charity shops, some are given to the poor, and 4 are
sent to factories for recycling.
The government has many laws to protect the environment. 5 , you are not allowed to cut down
trees. You must obey the rule. 6 , you will be punished. If you drop litter in a public place, you will be
fined by the police. There are also laws to 7 air and water pollution.
Nature is our greatest treasure. We 8 its rich resources to live, so it is important for us to protect
it 9 . Luckily, we are starting to use energy from the sun, wind and water. These new types of energy
10 very little and will never run out. Moreover, they produce little pollution.
1．A．into B．with C．for D．in
2．A．should B．can C．must D．will
3．A．buys B．cleans C．collects D．studies
4．A．other B．another C．the other D．others
5．A．Such as B．For example C．One example D．like
6．A．However B．Instead C．Otherwise D．Moreover
7．A．limit B．produce C．avoid D．develop
8．A．prepare for B．connect to C．carry on D．depend on
9．A．easily B．wisely C．slowly D．carelessly
10．A．spend B．pay C．take D．cost
【答案】
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．C 7．A 8．D 9．B 10．D
【导语】本文主要讲述欧洲国家瑞士采取了哪些措施来保护环境。
1．句意：在瑞士，像玻璃、塑料和纸张这样的东西被分成不同的组，然后回收利用。
into 成为……的一部分；with 和……在一起；for 为了；in 在……内。separate into 是固定搭配，表示“分成”。
故选 A。
2．句意：即使是旧衣服和旧鞋子也可以被回收利用。
should“应该”,表示建议；can“可以”,表示能力；must“必须”,表示命令；will“将会”,表示打算。本句是强调能
力，旧衣服和旧鞋子也可以被回收利用。故选 B。
3．句意：一个组织收集来自全国各地的旧衣服。
buy 买；clean 清洁；collect 收集；study 学习。根据“Some of the clothes are...for recycling.”可知，旧衣服被
送到不同的地方之前，要有个收集旧衣服的过程。故选 C。
4．句意：一些衣服在慈善商店出售，一些送给穷人，剩下的被送到工厂回收。
other“其他的，另外的”，泛指另一个、另一些；another 的泛指（指三者或三者以上中的）另一个；the other
表（两者中的）另一个；others 泛指别的、其他的。根据“Some of the clothes are sold in charity shops, some
are given to the poor...”可知，这里是泛指剩下的衣服。故选 D。
5．句意：例如，你不允许砍伐树木。
Such as 表示“例如”，只能放于句中，不能独立成句；For example 表示“例如”，作为插入语，可独立成句，
用逗号隔开；One example 一个例子 ；like 像。“你不允许砍伐树木”是保护环境的一个例子。故选 B。
6．句意：否则，你将受到惩罚。
however“然而，可是”，用来对比或者反驳一个想法；instead 相反；otherwise“否则，不然”，强调如果一个
命令或建议没有被遵从，那么后果将和最初的预期不一样；moreover 此外，而且。根据“You must obey the
rule”可知，不遵守就会受到惩罚。故选 C。
7．句意：也有限制空气和水污染的法律。
limit 限制；produce 生产；avoid 防止，避免；develop 发展。根据“The government has many laws to protect
the environment.”可知，政府出台了很多保护环境的法律，也有限制空气和水污染的法律。故选 A。
8．句意：我们依靠它丰富的资源生存，所以明智地保护它对我们来说很重要。
prepare for 准备；connect to 相连；carry on 坚持；depend on 依靠。根据“Nature is our greatest treasure.”可知，
大自然是我们最大的财富，我们依靠大自然生存。故选 D。
9．句意：我们依靠它丰富的资源生存，所以明智地保护它对我们来说很重要。
easily 容易地；wisely 明智地；slowly 缓慢地；carelessly 粗心地。根据“These new types of energy...very little
and will never run out.”可知，我们采用新能源来保护环境，这些新型能源的成本很低，而且用之不竭，这
么做是很明智的。故选 B。
10．句意：这些新型能源的成本很低，而且用之不竭。
spend 表示 “花费”，主语为“人”；pay 表示“支付，付钱”，主语为“人”；take 表示“花费”，主语为形式主
语“It”或“物”；cost 表示“花费”，主语为“物”。根据“These new types of energy”可知，主语为“物”。故选 D。
（22-23 八年级下·江苏常州·期末）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出
最佳选项。
In the 1980s, the Xinyi village in Sichuan Province was known as a hunters’ village. Life was 1
in this mountain village. The land on the hillside was difficult to farm. Many villagers had to hunt wild animals to
make a 2 . They also cut down trees for sale and for heating. As the villagers hunted further into the
forest and cut down more trees, less and less wildlife 3 around them.
In 1992, a flood hit the village and 4 great losses to many families. It came as a wake-up call for
the locals. The villagers realized that they had to 5 their old way of life. They started 6 bees
and other animals to make money. And they now use electric heaters instead of firewood for heating.
The villagers 7 a group of fourteen forest rangers (护林员) since then. Twelve of them 8
to be hunters. They have 9 cameras in the forest to monitor (监测) the wild animals in order to protect
them. The forest areas are being restored (恢复) to their natural beauty.
“We used to shoot wild animals with guns, but now we only shoot them with 10 ,” said one
ranger. “We can only live well when we live in harmony with nature.”
1．A．easy B．simple C．different D．hard
2．A．living B．life C．home D．family
3．A．was seeing B．saw C．was seen D．were seen
4．A．led B．got C．took D．caused
5．A．drop B．change C．turn D．behave
6．A．to rise B．to fly C．to raise D．to grow
7．A．have invited B．invited C．have formed D．formed
8．A．wanted B．planned C．decided D．used
9．A．take up B．get up C．set up D．pick up
10．A．hearts B．computers C．eyes D．cameras
【答案】
1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．C 7．C 8．D 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文讲述了四川省新义村从过去的狩猎村转变为注重生态保护的村庄的过程。
1．句意：这个山村的生活很艰苦。
easy 容易的；simple 简单的；different 不同的；hard 艰难的。根据下文“The land on the hillside was difficult
to farm. Many villagers had to hunt wild animals to make a...”可知，山地很难耕种，许多村民不得不以捕猎为
生，说明在这个山村里，生活是很艰难的。故选 D。
2．句意：许多村民不得不捕猎野生动物谋生。
living 生计；life 生活；home 家；family 家庭。根据“Many villagers had to hunt wild animals to make a...”可
知，许多村民不得不以捕猎为生，make a living“谋生”。故选 A。
3．句意：随着村民们向森林深处猎捕并砍伐更多的树木，他们周围的野生动物越来越少。
was seeing 过去进行时；saw 一般过去时；was seen 一般过去时的被动语态；were seen 一般过去时的被动
语态。主语“wildlife”和 see 是被动关系，应用被动语态，主语为不可数名词，be 动词用 was。故选 C。
4．句意：1992 年，一场洪水袭击了这个村庄，给许多家庭造成了巨大的损失。
led 领导；got 得到；took 拿；caused 造成。根据“a flood...great losses to many families”可知，一场洪水给许
多家庭造成了巨大的损失。故选 D。
5．句意：村民们意识到他们必须改变过去的生活方式。
drop掉落；change改变；turn转向；behave表现。根据下文“And they now use electric heaters instead of firewood
for heating.”可知，他们现在用电热器代替柴火取暖，由此可知村民们应是改变了生活方式。故选 B。
6．句意：他们开始饲养蜜蜂和其他动物来赚钱。
to rise 上升；to fly 飞；to raise 饲养；to grow 生长。根据“...bees and other animals to make money.”可知，此
处指饲养蜜蜂和其他动物来赚钱。故选 C。
7．句意：从那时起，村民们组成了一个由 14 名护林员组成的小组。
have invited 邀请，现在完成时；invited 邀请，一般过去时；have formed 组成，现在完成时；formed 组成，
一般过去时。根据“...a group of fourteen forest rangers”可知，此处指组成护林员小组，form 符合语境；根据
“since then”可知，此句应用现在完成时。故选 C。
8．句意：其中 12 个人曾经是猎人。
wanted 想要；planned 计划；decided 决定；used 使用。根据下文“‘We used to shoot wild animals with guns...’
said one ranger.”可知，护林员曾猎杀过野生动物，也就是说他们曾经是猎人，应用 used to do sth.“过去常常
做某事”。故选 D。
9．句意：为了保护野生动物，他们在森林里安装了摄像机来监测野生动物。
take up 占用；get up 起床；set up 安装；pick up 捡起。根据“...cameras in the forest to monitor (监测) the wild
animals”可知，此处指安装摄像机来监测野生动物。故选 C。
10．句意：我们过去用枪射杀野生动物，但现在我们只用摄像机拍摄它们。
hearts 心；computers 电脑；eyes 眼睛；cameras 摄像机。根据上文“They have set up cameras in the forest”和
“shoot them with...”可知，shoot 有“拍摄”的意思，此处指用摄像机拍摄野生动物。故选 D。
（24-25 八年级下·全国·单元测试）Eco-Soap Bank (生态香皂银行) is doing a lot for people in Cambodia
(柬埔寨). It 1 used soap from hotels and uses it to make new bars. Then it gives out the new soap for
free.
Samir Lakhani, from the United States, started his project several years ago. In 2014, he visited Cambodia,
and he felt 2 when he watched a mother bathe her baby with detergent (洗衣粉). He learnt that many
people in Cambodia are very poor and in 3 of soap badly. He thought maybe he could help to 4
the problem. Lakhani came up with a good 5 —recycling used soap. Each year, millions of tourists visit
Cambodia. The country’s hotels use lots of soap and waste a lot too. 6 Lakhani went from hotel to
hotel, asking them to donate used soap.
His project 7 with many people’s support. It later became the Eco-Soap Bank. The group takes
used soap to recycling places. They clean the soap, cut it up, 8 the soap together, and then put it
through a press (模压机). Finally, they make waste soap 9 new bars or liquid (液体) soap. The project
has provided over half a million Cambodians with soaps and hygiene (卫生) education. Lakhani has a 10
plan. He wants to start Eco-Soap Bank in every tourism area around the world.
1．A．returns B．collects C．sells D．protects
2．A．surprised B．interested C．excited D．nervous
3．A．need B．time C．place D．worry
4．A．find out B．get out C．look out D．work out
5．A．idea B．result C．reason D．accident
6．A．Because B．Since C．So D．While
7．A．failed B．passed C．grew D．prevented
8．A．pull B．add C．turn D．mix
9．A．with B．into C．from D．through
10．A．stronger B．richer C．bigger D．clearer
【答案】
1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．D 9．B 10．C
【导语】本文主要讲述美国的 Samir Lakhani 创办生态香皂银行的故事。他看到柬埔寨人缺香皂，便想出
回收酒店废弃香皂再利用的办法，项目在众人支持下发展壮大，还计划在全球旅游区推广。
1．句意：生态香皂银行从酒店收集用过的肥皂，并用它制作新的香皂块。
returns 返回；collects 收集；sells 卖；protects 保护。根据“used soap from hotels and uses it to make new bars.
Then it gives out the new soap for free.”可知，生态香皂银行是把酒店用过的肥皂收集起来再利用，“collects”
符合语境。故选 B。
2．句意：2014 年，他访问柬埔寨，当看到一位母亲用洗衣粉给婴儿洗澡时，他感到惊讶。
surprised 惊讶的；interested 感兴趣的；excited 兴奋的；nervous 紧张的。根据“when he watched a mother bathe
her baby with detergent (洗衣粉)”可知，看到用洗衣粉给婴儿洗澡这种不恰当的行为，应是感到惊讶，
“surprised”合适。故选 A。
3．句意：他了解到柬埔寨很多人非常贫穷，极其需要香皂。
need 需要；time 时间；place 地方；worry 担忧。“in need of”是固定短语，意为“需要”，这里表示人们需要
香皂。故选 A。
4．句意：他认为或许他能帮助解决这个问题。
find out 查明；get out 出去；look out 小心；work out 解决。根据“recycling used soap”可知，Lakhani 想通过
回收用过的香皂来解决人们缺少香皂的问题。故选 D。
5．句意：Lakhani 想出了一个好主意——回收用过的香皂。
idea 主意；result 结果；reason 原因；accident 事故。根据“Lakhani came up with a good…recycling used soap.”
可知，是想出了一个好主意。故选 A。
6．句意：所以，Lakhani 一家酒店一家酒店地走访，请求他们捐赠用过的香皂。
Because 因为；Since 自从；So 所以；While 当……时候。前后是因果关系，前面说酒店浪费香皂，所以他
去请求捐赠，故选 C。
7．句意：他的项目在很多人的支持下发展壮大。
failed 失败；passed 通过；grew 成长；prevented 阻止。根据“It later became the Eco-Soap Bank.”可知，项目
在支持下发展壮大，故选 C。
8．句意：他们清洗香皂，切碎，把香皂混合在一起，然后用模压机压制。
pull 拉；add 添加；turn 转动；mix 混合。根据“They clean the soap, cut it up, …the soap together, and then put
it through a press (模压机).”可知，这里是说把切碎的香皂混合起来，故选 D。
9．句意：最后，他们把废弃香皂制成新的香皂块或液体香皂。
with 和，用；into 变成；from 来自；through 通过。根据“”可知，“turn...into...”是固定搭配，意为“把……变
成……”。故选 B。
10．句意：Lakhani 有一个更大的计划。
stronger 更强壮的；richer 更富有的；bigger 更大的；clearer 更清楚的。根据“He wants to start Eco-Soap Bank
in every tourism area around the world.”可知，他想在世界上每个旅游区都创办生态香皂银行，这是一个更大
的计划。故选 C。
（24-25 八年级下·广东汕头·期中）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一
个最佳答案。
Susan loved spending time in the park near her house. It was a peaceful place where she could relax, read,
and enjoy nature. One Saturday morning, as she walked through the park, she noticed that there was a lot of
1 on the ground. She felt 2 seeing the beautiful park in such a mess.
Susan decided to do something about it. She went home and took some 3 to sweep the floor.
When she returned to the park, she started cleaning up the area around the playground. As she worked, a few
people stopped to 4 her for her efforts.
One of the park visitors, an elderly man named Mr. Johnson, 5 to help Susan. Together, they
cleaned up the rubbish around the 6 . Looking at clean environment around the lake, Mr. Johnson told
Susan stories about how he and his friends spent wonderful time in this park when he was 7 . Susan
listened with interest. She realized that cleaning the park wasn’t just about making it look nice—it was also about
8 people’s memories.
After a few hours, the park looked much cleaner. Susan felt great of what she had done. She planned to
9 a clean up event the following weekend. She shared her idea online and asked her friends to join.
10 , many people replied and said they would come.
1．A．grass B．rubbish C．water D．sand
2．A．tired B．stupid C．sad D．bored
3．A．books B．toys C．clothes D．tools
4．A．thank B．watch C．pay D．prepare
5．A．disagreed B．refused C．offered D．hoped
6．A．mountain B．lake C．ride D．grass
7．A．younger B．stronger C．taller D．kinder
8．A．losing B．protecting C．creating D．changing
9．A．report B．celebrate C．organize D．support
10．A．Sadly B．Clearly C．Similarly D．Surprisingly
【答案】
1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文讲述了 Susan 发现公园里有垃圾后主动清理，并带动他人参与保护环境的故事。
1．句意：一个星期六的早晨，当她走过公园时，她注意到地上有很多垃圾。
grass 草；rubbish 垃圾；water 水；sand 沙子。根据后文“cleaning up the rubbish”可知，地上是垃圾。故选 B。
2．句意：看到美丽的公园如此脏乱，她感到难过。
tired 疲惫的；stupid 愚蠢的；sad 难过的；bored 无聊的。根据“seeing the beautiful park in such a mess”可知，
公园脏乱会让人难过。故选 C。
3．句意：她回家拿了一些工具来扫地。
books 书；toys 玩具；clothes 衣服；tools 工具。根据“to sweep the floor”可知，清理需要工具。故选 D。
4．句意：几个人停下来感谢她的努力。
thank 感谢；watch 观看；pay 支付；prepare 准备。根据“for her efforts”可知，人们会感谢她的付出。故选 A。
5．句意：一位名叫 Johnson 的老人主动帮助 Susan。
disagreed 不同意；refused 拒绝；offered 主动提出；hoped 希望。根据“to help Susan”及后文“Together, they
cleaned up”可知，老人主动帮忙。故选 C。
6．句意：他们一起清理了湖周围的垃圾。
mountain 山；lake 湖；ride 骑行；grass 草。根据后文“Looking at clean environment around the lake”可知，清
理的是湖边。故选 B。
7．句意：Johnson 讲述了他年幼时在公园的美好回忆。
younger 更年轻的，更年幼的；stronger 更强壮的；taller 更高的；kinder 更友善的。根据“when he was…”
可知，此处指年轻时。故选 A。
8．句意：清理公园不仅是让它变美，也是保护人们的回忆。
losing 失去；protecting 保护；creating 创造；changing 改变。根据“stories about…wonderful time”可知，清
洁行为保护了承载回忆的环境。故选 B。
9．句意：她计划下周末组织一场清理活动。
report 报告；celebrate 庆祝；organize 组织；support 支持。根据“a clean up event”和“asked her friends to join”
可知是组织活动。故选 C。
10．句意：令人惊讶的是，许多人回复表示会参加。
Sadly 悲伤地；Clearly 明显地；Similarly 相似地；Surprisingly 令人惊讶地。根据“many people replied”可知，
响应人数出乎意料。故选 D。
（23-24 八年级下·重庆·阶段练习）“I just want a normal birthday party.” April told her friends as they
walk home from school after a day’s study. They knew what April meant. Because April happened to be born on
Earth Day, all 1 birthday parties had an Earth Day theme.
At the age of 7, she was told to 2 old newspapers and then sell them to buy presents. Last year,
at eight, she planted trees and flowers in the park. This year, all she wanted to do was to plan her own 3
birthday party.
April decided to go to the zoo with her friends and she was excited that she didn’t have to think anything
about the 4 . However, things were quite 5 as they imagined. When they arrived, they were
6 because the place was full of rubbish here and there. She couldn’t have fun, 7 this mess out
there, even though April wanted a non-Earth Day birthday.
“Can we 8 the rubbish first and then see animals ”
“Of course!” said her friends.
9 they began to collect (收集) rubbish. With everyone’s effort, it didn’t take long. A few minutes
later, April looked at the clean square and smiled. It felt good to do something for the earth.
“Happy Earth Day, everyone.” said April. “Now I’m ready for my zoo”.
“Happy birthday, April!” shouted her friends.
“Thank you for always celebrating such 10 birthdays with me.”
1．A．her B．his C．their D．its
2．A．buy B．read C．throw D．collect
3．A．seventh B．eighth C．ninth D．tenth
4．A．schoolwork B．friendship C．health D．environment
5．A．interesting B．similar C．different D．difficult
6．A．pleased B．surprised C．excited D．interested
7．A．understanding B．knowing C．making D．putting
8．A．pick up B．find out C．throw away D．search for
9．A．Suddenly B．Recently C．Quickly D．Finally
10．A．special B．important C．busy D．strange
【答案】
1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了生日和地球日是同一天的 April，每次生日主题都和地球日相关。九岁生日时，她
想去动物园过一个特别的生日时发生的事情。
1．句意：因为 April 恰好是在地球日出生的，所以她所有的生日派对都有一个地球日的主题。
her 她的；his 他的；their 他们的；its 它的。根据“Because April happened to be born on Earth Day, all...birthday
parties had an Earth Day theme.”可知，此处指 April 的生日，故选 A。
2．句意：7 岁时，她被告知要收集旧报纸，然后卖掉它们来买礼物。
buy 买；read 读；throw 扔；collect 收集。根据“At the age of 7, she was told to...old newspapers and then sell them
to buy presents.”可知，收集旧报纸，故选 D。
3．句意：今年，她想做的就是计划自己的九岁生日派对。
seventh 第七；eighth 第八；ninth 第九；tenth 第十。根据“Last year, at eight ... This year...”可知，今年是九
岁生日，故选 C。
4．句意：April 决定和她的朋友一起去动物园，她很兴奋，因为她不必考虑任何关于环境的问题。
schoolwork 家庭作业；friendship 友谊；health 健康；environment 环境。根据“she was excited that she didn’t
have to think anything about the...”可知，去动物园不必考虑任何关于环境的问题，故选 D。
5．句意：然而，事情和他们想象的大不相同。
interesting 有趣的；similar 相似的；different 不同的；difficult 困难的。根据“things were quite...as they imagined”
和后文可知，事情和他们想象的大不相同，故选 C。
6．句意：当他们到达时，他们感到很惊讶，因为这个地方到处都是垃圾。
pleased 高兴的；surprised 惊讶的；excited 激动的；interested 感兴趣的。根据“When they arrived, they
were...because the place was full of rubbish here and there.”可知，这个地方到处都是垃圾让他们很惊讶，故选
B。
7．句意：虽然 April 想要一个非地球日的生日，但她知道外面这么乱，她不会开心的。
understanding 理解；knowing 知道；making 制造；putting 放置。根据“She couldn’t have fun, ...this mess out
there, even though April wanted a non-Earth Day birthday.”可知，April 知道外面这么乱会不开心的，故选 B。
8．句意：我们能不能先捡垃圾，然后再去看动物？
pick up 捡起；find out 发现；throw away 扔掉；search for 搜索。根据“Can we...the rubbish first and then see
animals ”可知，是捡垃圾，故选 A。
9．句意：他们很快开始收集垃圾。
Suddenly 突然；Recently 最近；Quickly 快速地；Finally 最后。根据“...they began to collect (收集) rubbish.”
可知，他们很快开始收集垃圾，故选 C。
10．句意：谢谢你总是和我一起庆祝这些特别的生日。
special 特殊的；important 重要的；busy 忙的；strange 奇怪的。根据“Thank you for always celebrating
such...birthdays with me.”可知，April 的生日和地球日是同一天，所以是庆祝这些特别的生日，故选 A。
（24-25 八年级上·吉林四平·期末）阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
As we all know, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. In some places we can’t see fish
1 in the river or trees on the hills. Some people even have no clean water to drink.
Recently, a new lifestyle called low carbon (碳) life is 2 every corner of our country. The
meanings of low carbon are 3 energy and no waste. It is such an important project that I can’t wait
4 my ideas on how to improve it.
First, we should 5 a no-car day every week in our school. Because cars not only cause serious
air pollution but also waste energy. 6 the no-car day, neither students 7 teachers are allowed
to drive to school. At the same time, just walk or run. Use our 8 and enjoy the fun.
Second, we had better not use plastic bags 9 . No one can stand the “white pollution”, 10
it is wise to use cloth bags which can 11 again and again.
12 , one thing that we should keep in 13 is that every big thing comes from the small
details. So, as students, we ought to turn off the lights the moment we leave, and use 14 sides of the
paper, and reuse our textbooks and so on.
All in all, it weighs greatly for all of us to put the low carbon lifestyle into 15 . Just set our mind
to these: no-car days, no plastic bags, and no waste. Let’s do it now.
1．A．swims B．swimming C．to swim D．swam
2．A．spreading B．moving C．living D．becoming
3．A．below B．high C．above D．low
4．A．to express B．express C．expressing D．expressed
5．A．set off B．set up C．put on D．put down
6．A．In B．At C．On D．With
7．A．nor B．or C．both D．and
8．A．bikes B．cars C．buses D．legs
9．A．any more B．no more C．no longer D．never
10．A．because B．so C．but D．although
11．A．reused B．be used C．is used D．use
12．A．Finally B．Final C．Last D．Lately
13．A．hand B．heart C．head D．mind
14．A．both B．each C．every D．all
15．A．effect B．use C．practice D．service
【答案】
1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．C 7．A 8．D 9．A 10．B 11．B 12．
A 13．D 14．A 15．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了如何才能做到真正的低碳生活，从而保护环境。
1．句意：在有些地方，我们看不到鱼在河里游，也看不到山上的树。
swims 游泳，第三人称单数形式；swimming 游泳，现在分词；to swim 游泳，动词不定式；swam 游泳，动
词过去式。see sb. doing sth.“看到某人正在做某事”，动词短语，此处应用 swimming。故选 B。
2．句意：最近，一种叫做低碳生活的新生活方式正在我们国家的每个角落蔓延。
spreading 蔓延；moving 移动；living 居住；becoming 变成。根据“a new lifestyle called low carbon life is…every
corner of our country”可知，此处指新生活方式正在国家的每个角落蔓延。故选 A。
3．句意：低碳的含义是低能耗和不浪费。
below 在……下面；high 高的；above 在……上；low 低的。根据“…energy and no waste”可知，此处指“低能
耗”。故选 D。
4．句意：这是一个如此重要的项目，我迫不及待地想表达我对如何推广它的想法。
to express 表达，动词不定式；express 表达，动词原形；expressing 表达，现在分词；expressed 表达，动词
过去式或过去分词。can’t wait to do sth.“迫不及待做某事”，固定搭配。故选 A。
5．句意：首先，我们应该在学校设立每周无车日。
set off 出发；set up 建立；put on 穿上；put down 放下。根据“a no-car day”可知是指建立“无车日”。故选 B。
6．句意：在无车日，学生和老师都不允许开车上学。
In 用在年、月份或季节前；At 用于时刻前；On 用在具体的某一天前；With 和。根据“the no-car day”可知
指在具体的某天，应用时间介词 On。故选 C。
7．句意：在无车日，学生和老师都不允许开车上学。
nor 也没有；or 或者；both 两者都；and 和。根据“neither students…teachers are allowed to drive to school”可
知，neither…nor“既不……也不……”，固定搭配。故选 A。
8．句意：用我们的腿来享受这种乐趣。
bikes 自行车；cars 汽车；buses 公交车；legs 腿。根据上文“At the same time, just walk or run.”可知，此处指
用腿来享受这种乐趣。故选 D。
9．句意：其次，我们最好不要再使用塑料袋了。
any more (常用于否定句和疑问句句末) 再也不；no more 不再；no longer 不再；never 从不。根据“not”可知，
not…any more“不再，再也不”，固定搭配。故选 A。
10．句意：没有人能忍受“白色污染”，所以使用可以重复利用的布袋是明智的。
because 因为；so 所以；but 但是；although 尽管。根据“No one can stand the ‘white pollution’…it is wise to
use cloth bags”可知，前后句之间是因果关系，此处应用 so 引导结果状语从句。故选 B。
11．句意：没有人能忍受“白色污染”，所以使用可以重复利用的布袋是明智的。
reused 重复使用；be used 被使用；is used 被使用；use 使用。根据“again and again”可知，此处是指重复使
用。故选 B。
12．句意：最终，我们应该记住的一件事是每一件大事都来自于小细节。
Finally 最终，副词；Final 最终的，形容词；Last 最后的；Lately 最近。此处表示“最终”，应用副词作状语，
修饰整个句子。故选 A。
13．句意：最终，我们应该记住的一件事是每一件大事都来自于小细节。
hand 手；heart 心；head 头；mind 头脑。keep in mind“记住”，固定搭配。故选 D。
14．句意：所以作为学生，我们应该在离开的那一刻关灯，使用纸张的两面，重复使用我们的教科书等等。
both 两者都；each 每个，强调个体概念；every 每个，强调全体的概念；all 全部。根据“sides of the paper”
可知应使用纸的两面。故选 A。
15．句意：总之，将低碳生活方式付诸实践对我们所有人来说都很重要。
effect 效果；use 使用；practice 实践；service 服务。根据“put the low carbon lifestyle into…”可知，此处是指
把低碳生活方式付诸实践。put…into practice“把……付诸实践”，固定短语。故选 C。
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24 八年级下·江苏盐城·期末）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最
佳答案。
Marco and Kim walked past the city’s recycling center. They waved at the manager, Mr. Morse. His job
was to 1 the plastic, paper and other items into different groups.
Marco looked at the old things and suddenly had a(n) 2 . “Mr. Morse, do you have anything we
could reuse to 3 a basketball hoop ” he asked.
Mr. Morse picked a plastic basket. “We were going to 4 this basket, but I think it’s reusable.”
“It looks 5 and old,” said Kim.
“No. It could be useful,” said Marco. “We can cut off the 6 to make a fine hoop, and then an
adult can help us attach (固定) it to a post.”
“I want a new basketball hoop,” Kim said 7 . “Not someone else’s hand-me-down.”
“Why ” wondered Marco. “Reusing things is a great way to practise environment protection. It 8
waste.”
“I guess we can try,” said Kim. “ 9 I still don’t believe it will be as good as a new one.”
They 10 the basket to Marco’s house. Together with Marco’s elder brother Victor, they made a
post and a backboard.
When Marco went to get the basket, he found his two cats sleeping in it. “I see 11 has found a
way to reuse the basket already!” he laughed.
When all the parts were 12 , Marco, Kim, and Victor took everything to the park. They dug a hole
first. Then they carefully put the post with the backboard and the basket into the hole.
“It looks better than I 13 it would!” said Kim.
“Here’s the real 14 !” smiled Marco. He threw her the basketball. Kim bounced (弹起) the ball,
aimed, and shot a perfect basket. She was excited.
“Wow, I was 15 ,” she said. “This recycled basketball hoop is really great. Now we can play
whenever we want!”
1．A．separate B．throw C．break D．move
2．A．chance B．action C．skill D．idea
3．A．change B．paint C．make D．buy
4．A．recycle B．return C．repair D．refuse
5．A．similar B．simple C．useless D．empty
6．A．bottom B．material C．side D．top
7．A．carelessly B．luckily C．happily D．sadly
8．A．causes B．misses C．stops D．keeps
9．A．And B．But C．So D．Or
10．A．passed B．threw C．kicked D．took
11．A．everybody B．somebody C．nobody D．anybody
12．A．clean B．ready C．free D．sure
13．A．expected B．decided C．advised D．forgot
14．A．story B．trip C．tool D．test
15．A．popular B．helpless C．wrong D．right
【答案】
1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．B 10．D 11．B 12．
B 13．A 14．D 15．C
【导语】本文讲述了马克和金用回收的塑料篮子制作了一个篮球框，使用起来还不错的事情。
1．句意：他的工作是把塑料、纸张和其他物品分成不同的组。
separate 分离；throw 扔；break 打破；move 移动。根据“the plastic, paper and other items into different groups”
可知，是把塑料、纸张和其他物品分成不同的组。故选 A。
2．句意：马可看着这些旧东西，突然有了一个主意。
chance 机会；action 行动；skill 技能；idea 想法。根据“Mr. Morse, do you have anything we could reuse to ... a
basketball hoop ”可知，此处指马克有了一个想法，于是问莫尔斯先生。故选 D。
3．句意：莫尔斯先生，你有什么东西可以用来做篮球框吗？
change 改变；paint（给……）上油漆；make 制作；buy 买。根据下文“to make a fine hoop”可知，此处指做
一个篮球框。故选 C。
4．句意：我们打算回收这个篮子，但我认为它是可重复使用的。
recycle 回收；return 归还；repair 修理；refuse 拒绝。根据上文“Marco and Kim walked past the city’s recycling
center. They waved at the manager, Mr. Morse.”可知，莫尔斯先生是回收中心的经理，故此处指回收这个塑
料篮子。故选 A。
5．句意：它看起来又旧又没用。
similar 相似的；simple 简单的；useless 无用的；empty 空的。根据“No. It could be useful”可知，此处是说塑
料篮子没有用。故选 C。
6．句意：我们可以剪掉底部，做一个漂亮的框，然后一个成年人可以帮我们把它绑在柱子上。
bottom 底部；material 材料；side 边；top 顶部。根据“to make a fine hoop”及常识可知，要把篮子做成篮球
框，需要把篮子的底部剪掉。故选 A。
7．句意：“我想要一个新的篮球框，”金悲伤地说。
carelessly 粗心地；luckily 幸运地；happily 高兴地；sadly 难过地。根据“Not someone else’s hand-me-down.”
可知，金难过地表达自己想要一个新篮球框。故选 D。
8．句意：它阻止了浪费。
causes 导致；misses 错过；stops 停止；keeps 保持。根据“Reusing things is a great way to practise environment
protection.”可知，重复使用物品可以防止浪费。故选 C。
9．句意：但我仍然不相信它会像新的一样好。
And 而且；But 但是；So 因此；Or 或者。根据“I guess we can try”和“I still don’t believe it will be as good as a
new one.”可知，前后文是转折关系。故选 B。
10．句意：他们把篮子带到马可的家。
passed 通过；threw 扔；kicked 踢；took 带走。根据“the basket to Marco’s house”可知，是把篮子带到了马
克家。故选 D。
11．句意：我看到有人已经找到了重复使用篮子的方法！
everybody 每个人；somebody 某人；nobody 没有人；anybody 任何人。根据“When Marco went to get the basket,
he found his two cats sleeping in it.”可知此处指有人已经找到重复使用篮子的方法。故选 B。
12．句意：当所有的部件都准备好了，马可，金和维克多把所有的东西都带到公园。
clean 干净的；ready 准备好的；free 免费的；sure 肯定的。根据“Marco, Kim, and Victor took everything to the
park.”可知，所有的部件都准备好了。故选 B。
13．句意：它看起来比我预期的要好！
expected 期望；decided 决定；advised 建议；forgot 忘记。根据“It looks better than I ... it would!”可知，此处
指做的篮球框比预期的要好，expected 符合语境。故选 A。
14．句意：这是真正的测试！
story故事；trip旅行；tool工具；test测试。根据“He threw her the basketball. Kim bounced (弹起) the ball, aimed,
and shot a perfect basket. She was excited.”可知，马克和金用篮球测试了一下新篮球框。故选 D。
15．句意：哇，我错了。
popular 受欢迎的；helpless 无助的；wrong 错误的；right 正确的。根据上文“It looks ... and old”可知，一开
始金不看好用塑料篮子做的篮球框；再根据“This recycled basketball hoop is really great.”可知，结果证明回
收的篮球圈很棒，故此处指她“错了”。故选 C。
（23-24 八年级下·江苏宿迁·期中）Robert lived in the 1 countryside and loved playing outside.
Growing up in the peaceful countryside, Robert had a deep connection with 2 . He enjoyed exploring all
the areas around his home. Robert really liked the land and wanted to 3 it.
One day, Robert saw trash (垃圾) in a river and it made him 4 . He knew he had to help. 5
he was only in Grade 3, he started a group to 6 the trash. Even at a young age, Robert knew the
importance of 7 his surroundings clean and healthy.
But being the leader of a group wasn’t 8 for Robert. He was a bit 9 and didn’t like
talking in front of people. With the 10 of his mom, who encouraged him and helped him practice,
Robert slowly got 11 at speaking up. Robert said, “I knew I had to help, and when you really care,
12 will stop you.”
Robert worked hard to tell everyone about his idea. More and more people joined him, and together they
collected lots of trash.
Now, 13 a college student, Robert still 14 his beautiful countryside and how he can
keep it that way for his future kids. He often says, “I want them to run through the fields and climb trees, just like
I did. I want them to see a 15 countryside than before.”
1．A．noisy B．busy C．quiet D．ugly
2．A．cities B．nature C．waste D．factories
3．A．prepare B．provide C．practise D．protect
4．A．bored B．relaxed C．worried D．happy
5．A．Because B．Though C．Until D．If
6．A．clean up B．open up C．set up D．put up
7．A．keep B．to keep C．kept D．keeping
8．A．hard B．important C．easy D．unable
9．A．shy B．polite C．brave D．patient
10．A．communication B．business C．passport D．support
11．A．good B．best C．worse D．better
12．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something
13．A．to B．with C．as D．for
14．A．knows about B．dreams about C．thinks about D．hears about
15．A．beautiful B．beautifully C．more beautifully D．more beautiful
【答案】
1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．A 10．D 11．D 12．
B 13．C 14．C 15．D
【导语】本文介绍了罗伯特带领越来越多人加入捡垃圾行列中的故事。
1．句意：罗伯特住在安静的乡下，喜欢在外面玩耍。
noisy 喧闹的；busy 繁忙的；quiet 安静的；ugly 丑陋的。根据下文“Growing up in the peaceful countryside”
及常识可知，乡下是安静的。故选 C。
2．句意：罗伯特在宁静的乡村长大，与大自然有着深厚的联系。
cities 城市；nature 自然；waste 浪费；factories 工厂。根据“Growing up in the peaceful countryside”可知，此
处指的是大自然。故选 B。
3．句意：罗伯特真的很喜欢这片土地，并想保护它。
prepare 准备；provide 提供；practise 练习；protect 保护。根据“Robert really liked the land”可知，是指很想
保护自己的喜欢的地方。故选 D。
4．句意：一天，罗伯特看到河里的垃圾，这让他很担心。
bored 无聊的；relaxed 放松的；worried 担心的；happy 开心的。根据“Robert saw trash (垃圾) in a river”可知，
看到河里有垃圾，应该是感到担心。故选 C。
5．句意：虽然他才上三年级，但他组织了一个清理垃圾的小组。
Because 因为；Though 虽然；Until 直到；If 如果。根据“...he was only in Grade 3, he started a group...”可知，
前后是让步关系，因此用 Though 引导让步状语从句。故选 B。
6．句意：虽然他才上三年级，但他组织了一个清理垃圾的小组。
clean up 清理；open up 开放；set up 建立；put up 张贴。根据上文“Robert saw trash (垃圾) in a river”可知，
此处是指清理河里的垃圾。故选 A。
7．句意：即使在很小的时候，罗伯特就知道保持环境清洁和健康的重要性。
keep 保持，动词原形；to keep 动词不定式；kept 动词过去式；keeping 动名词/现在分词。of 是介词，其后
跟动名词形式。故选 D。
8．句意：但对罗伯特来说，成为一个团队的领导者并不容易。
hard 困难的；important 重要的；easy 容易的；unable 不能的。根据下文“didn’t like talking in front of people.”
可知，是指成为一个团体的领袖对罗伯特来说并不容易。故选 C。
9．句意：他有点害羞，不喜欢在人前说话。
shy 害羞的；polite 礼貌的；brave 勇敢的；patient 耐心的。根据“didn’t like talking in front of people”可知，
是指他有点害羞。故选 A。
10．句意：在他妈妈的支持下，他妈妈鼓励他，帮助他练习，罗伯特慢慢地变得更擅长说话了。
communication 交流；business 生意；passport 护照；support 支持。根据“who encouraged him and helped him
practice”可知，他的母亲很支持他。故选 D。
11．句意：在他妈妈的支持下，他妈妈鼓励他，帮助他练习，罗伯特慢慢地变得更擅长说话了。
good 好的，原级；best 最好的，最高级；worse 更糟糕的，比较级；better 更好的，比较级。根据上文“He
was a bit shy and didn’t like talking in front of people.”及“who encouraged him and helped him practice, Robert
slowly got…at speaking up.”可知，罗伯特的表达相较于之前慢慢变得更好了，应用比较级形式。故选 D。
12．句意：我知道我必须帮忙，当你真的在乎时，没有什么能阻止你。
anything 任何事；nothing 没有什么；everything 每件事；something 某事。根据“when you really care, ...will
stop you”可知， 此处在乎一件事时就没有什么可以阻止。故选 B。
13．句意：现在，作为一名大学生，罗伯特仍然想着他美丽的乡村，以及如何为他未来的孩子保持这种状
态。
to 向；with 和；as 作为；for 为了。根据“...a college student”可知，此处指的是“作为一名大学生”，因此用
介词 as。故选 C。
14．句意：现在，作为一名大学生，罗伯特仍然想着他美丽的乡村，以及如何为他未来的孩子保持这种状
态。
knows about了解；dreams about梦想；thinks about考虑；hears about听说。根据下文“I want them to run through
the fields and climb trees, just like I did.”可知，他一直为美丽的乡村着想。故选 C。
15．句意：我想让他们看到一个比以前更美丽的乡村。
beautiful 美丽的，形容词；beautifully 美丽地，副词；more beautifully 更美丽地，副词比较级；more beautiful
更美丽的，形容词比较级。修饰名词 countryside 应用形容词，排除选项 B、C；根据“than before”可知，应
用比较级形式。故选 D。
