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8A Unit One Friendship
Grammar and word power
一、词汇运用
A. 用所给单词的正确形式填空（每小题2 分，共 10 小题，满分20 分）
1. The radio says it will be much _____________ (fog) tomorrow.
2. The more you miss your friends, the _____________ (lonely) you will feel.
3. Do you think Lucy is the _____________ (pretty) one of the twin sisters
4. The girl is ____________ (ugly) than others, but she is the kindest in our class.
5. Now paying by WeChat or Alipay makes our life much ______________ (easy).
6. What an amazing ball! We have never seen such a _____________ (tiny) ball.
7. The Internet makes communication much ______________ (easy).
8. It’s _____________ (sun) today than yesterday. What about going on a picnic this afternoon
9. The higher the kites fly, the _____________ (small) they seem.
10. The teacher often asks, “Do you have any ____________ (far) questions ”
B. 阅读短文，用单词的正确形式填空（每小题2 分，共 10 小题，满分 20 分）
The Hopeless Map and the Meaningful Journey
Leo was a careful boy. He always packed his bag for adventures with _____ 1_____(use) things: a water bottle, a
flashlight, and a map. His friend, Sam, was sometimes quite _______2______(care). He would often
bring useless items like a broken compass or a single glove.
One rainy afternoon, they found an old, faded map in the attic（ 阁 楼 ） . It seemed to lead to a secret place in
the woods. Sam was immediately _______3______(hope). "This is amazing! We're going to be explorers!" he
said, his voice cheerful. Leo, however, felt ______4______(hope). The map was old and torn. "This
map is ______5_____(mean)," he sighed. "It's just a tasteless drawing on old paper. It leads nowhere."
But Sam was so excited that Leo agreed to go. "Okay," said Leo, trying to sound helpful, "but we must be careful.
These woods are easy to get lost in."
They started their journey. Sam, being careless, rushed ahead without looking at the map carefully. Soon, they
were lost. The sky grew dark, and the woods became a ______6______(cheer) place. A cold wind made them
feel sleepy, but they knew they needed a _______7_______(sleep) night to find their way home. They felt
utterly helpless.
"See " said Leo. "I told you this was a hopeless situation. This map is useless!" He was starting to think the
adventure was meaningless.
Just as they were about to give up, Leo decided to be more careful. He looked at the map again, not with his eyes,
but with his imagination. He noticed that one of the lines on the map wasn't a path, but a row of
strange, _____8____(taste) rock formations—stones stacked in a beautiful, artistic way.
"Sam, look! This isn't meaningless! This is a clue!" said Leo, his voice now filled with hope. He
became hopeful again.
They followed the line of rocks. Sam, who was usually careless, now tried to be more helpful and careful,
watching his steps. Working together, they felt cheerful again. The sleepless night no longer felt scary.
Finally, the rocks led them to a small, hidden cave. Inside, they didn't find gold or treasure. Instead, they found
something better: a small, dry notebook from an old explorer. On the first page, it read:
"The real treasure is not where you go, but what you learn. Being careful is more useful than meaningful
adventure if you have a helpful friend. Never feel helpless."
They smiled. The journey had not been useless at all. It had taught them a meaningful lesson. They walked home,
no longer feeling ______9______(sleep) but wide awake and cheerful, their sleepless night turned into a
wonderful memory. The map wasn't ________ 10_____(taste); it had led them to the most tasteful adventure of
all—the adventure of friendship.
C. 缺词填空或用所给单词的正确形式填空（每小题 1 分，共 25 小题，满分 25 分）
The Higher You Climb, The Stronger You Become
Leo and Ben were twins, but in many ways, they were complete opposites. Leo
was _____ 1_____(active) and more energetic than Ben. He was always the first to run onto the badminton court,
his messy hair never staying in a ponytail for long. Ben, however, was quieter and more t_______2_____. He
preferred the seat by the window, where he could f______3_____ more carefully on his schoolwork.
Because of their differences, they didn't get along with each other much better than strangers. Leo thought Ben
was a little bit b_____4______, and Ben thought Leo was too loud. Their feeling of annoyance grew worse as
they argued over small things. "This is getting _____5_____(bad) every day!" their mother would sigh. Leo
b______6___ Ben wasn't brave enough, and Ben thought Leo wasn't careful enough.
One Saturday, their dad asked them to clean the attic—the highest and dustiest place in the house. "This is
the worst job ever!" they both complained, feeling bored already.
In the attic, it was even darker and stuffier than they had i_______7____. While moving an old trunk, Ben
found a small, locked box hidden behind it. "What's this " he asked. Leo, who was more curious, tried to open it.
"It must be a s_______8_____!" he said, his voice full of excitement.
For the first time, they shared a common goal. They worked together more carefully than before, trying to
unlock the box without b_____9_____ it. Leo, being more active, tried different tools. Ben, being more patient,
looked for clues. Finally, with a soft click, it opened. Inside was an old photo of their grandfather as a young boy
with his best friend, and a note that said: "A trustworthy friend is more precious than gold. He
will e______10_____ you to face your fears and help you keep your secrets."
They looked at each other. Leo nodded slowly. He was starting to understand his brother a little b_____11____.
Ben saw a more thoughtful side of Leo.
Just then, they heard a faint crying sound from outside. They ran to the window and saw
a _____ 12_____(danger) situation. A little kitten was stuck on a high branch of the old
oak tree in their yard. It was too high for anyone to r_____ 13_____ easily. The kitten
was too scared to move, and a big dog was barking more and more aggressively at the
base of the tree. It was a terrifying a______14_____ from below.
Ben froze, his face turning even paler than before. He was more scared of______ 15_____(high) than Leo.
But this time, Leo didn't call him cowardly. He remembered the note. "Don't be scared," he said, his
voice calmer and more encouraging than ever before. "I'm braver with climbing. You find a way to get that
dog away. We can do this together!"
Leo climbed h____16____ and more carefully than he ever had in his life. Each branch felt thinner and more
fragile than the one below. Meanwhile, Ben, though his heart was beating faster than a drum, didn't feel as
s______17_____ as before. His brother's trust made him braver. He found a garden hose and turned it
on _____ 18______(quick) than he thought he could, spraying water near the dog to scare it away. The dog,
surprised, ran off.
Leo reached the kitten, a tiny ball of fur, more frightened than hurt. He brought it
down _____ 19_____(slow) and more carefully.
They looked at the kitten, then at each other, breathing heavily. Ben's smile was brighter than the sun.
"I believe you are the _____20_____(brave) brother in the world," he said.
Leo shook his head. "No. We are braver together. You were braver than me because you faced your fear. And
you're funnier than I thought, with that hose!" He laughed, and for the first time, Ben _____21____(true)
appreciated his brother's great sense of h_____22_____. They both laughed, the best sound their attic had heard
in years.
That day, they understood something more important than any secret in a box: O______23_____ you decide to
see the better in someone, you find a friend. And a friend makes you stronger, kinder, and braver than you
ever believed you could be a_____24_____. They didn't just save a kitten; they saved their friendship, making it
the s_____25_____ thing they owned.
二、语法训练 （每小题 1 分，共 13 小题，满分 13 分）
1. The old man in the _____________ village felt even _____________.
A. lonely. lonelier B. lonely, more lonely C. alone, lonelier D. more lonely, alone
2. _____________ pandas are in danger and there will be _____________ living space for them.
A. More and more; fewer and fewer B. Fewer and fewer; less and less
C. More and more; less and less D. Less and less; more and more
3. --- What do you think of the film The Wandering Earth II
--- It’s an amazing one. We have never watched a _____________ one before.
A. worst B. worse C. best D. better
4. --- How do you like the film --- It’s great. We have ____________ seen a ____________ one before.
A. never; good B. never; better C. ever; better D. ever; best
5. Students now have ____________ homework than before, but they don’t have much time to stay with their parents either.
A. little B. more C. less D. fewer
6. --- What do you think of the novel --- I’ve never read _____________ one before. It is full of imagination.
A. the best B. the worst C. a worse D. a better
7. The number of the people using Huawei products is getting _____________.
A. more and more B. fewer and fewer C. less and less D. larger and larger
8. _____________ flowers we plant, _____________ our earth will be.
A. the fewer; the more B. the more; the better C. the less; the better D. the more; the more
9. He didn’t know which shirt was _____________. So I took them both.
A. nicer B. the cheapest C. good D. the best
10. --- How do you like the film Home Coming
--- Amazing! We can’t find a _____________ one during this holiday.
A. more popular B. less popular C. most popular D. least popular
11. Chinese tea has a _____________ history than any other drink. It has a long history.
A. long B. longer C. the longer D. the longest
12. Simon is _____________ than Daniel, but he can’t run as _____________ as Daniel.
A. taller; fast B. taller; faster C. tall; faster D. tall; fast
13. Shanghai has more people than _____________ in China.
A. any city B. any cities C. any other city D. any other cities
三、八选七（每小题 3 分，共 7 题，满分 21 分）
The Highest Promise
In the bustling city of Nantong, Leo and Sam were the most unlikely best friends anyone could imagine. Leo was
the most energetic boy in the eighth grade, a whirlwind of motion on the badminton court. However, Sam was
one of the most patient and most thoughtful students. ___ 1___
____2____They shared a sense of humour that was the funniest, often laughing at jokes only they understood.
They were the most trustworthy partners, promising to always keep each other's secrets. Leo believed Sam was
the kindest person he knew, and Sam knew Leo had the bravest heart.
This bond faced its greatest test, its truest test, on a windy autumn day. They were walking home after a long
badminton game, and Leo was feeling a little bit bored. Their route took them past the old, abandoned river warehouse(仓 库 )—a place parents told them was the most dangerous place to play in.
Suddenly, they heard a desperate meowing. Following the sound, they looked up. There, on the highest ledge of
the warehouse, a tiny kitten was trapped, its cries filled with fear. The height was terrifying. Below, a loose
wooden sign swung violently in the wind, each swing looking like an attack, making the situation even worse.
"This is the worst thing I've ever seen," Sam whispered, his feeling of fear making him freeze.
"We have to help it. It's in the gravest danger," Leo said, his usual energetic voice now low and serious. This was a danger they couldn't ignore(忽 视 ).
This was the moment. The test of their friendship. Leo, being the bravest, knew what he had to do. "I'll climb up.
It's the highest I'll ever climb, but I'll do it the most carefully I have ever done anything in my life."
Sam nodded, his own fear hardening into a fierce determination. He knew his role wasn't to climb, but to support.
"I'll face this with you. I'll encourage you the loudest I can! I'll get help!"
It was the most difficult task they had ever taken. Leo began to climb, each grip more careful than the last,
moving slower and slower as he got higher and higher. Below, Sam, who was the most scared he had ever been,
didn't run. _____3____
Once Leo reached the top, he moved with care. The kitten, scared and shivering, didn't fight. It seemed
to understand he was there to help. Leo gently scooped the tiny creature into his jacket, a most thoughtful move
to keep it warm and secure.
Just as he started to come down, the wind blew violently. The loose sign below broke free with a crack! Leo
froze, hugging the kitten. For a second, he felt sacred. But then he heard Sam's voice, louder than the wind,
shouting: “____4____”
That was all he needed. With Sam's voice guiding him, Leo climbed down, more carefully than on his way up.
When his feet finally touched the solid ground, it was the sweetest feeling he had ever known. At that moment,
the warehouse keeper arrived. The kitten was safe. Sam looked at Leo, his eyes wide. "You... you were
the bravest person I've ever seen." Leo shook his head, a tired but funny smile on his dirty face. “No. You
were the bravest. You stood and faced your fear. You were the most helpful. ____5___”
In that moment, they understood each other the most completely. They understood that the highest form of
friendship isn't about never feeling scared; ____6____
They didn't just save a life that day; they forged their friendship in courage and trust, making it the deepest, most
meaningful, and strongest bond imaginable. _____7____
A. He shouted words of encouragement with his most confident voice.
B. He was always seated most carefully in his seat, giving his schoolwork his most attention.
C. it's about being the most trustworthy pillar for your friend when they are the most scared.
D. That's the hardest kind of brave.
E. Their friendship was the strongest force in the classroom.
F. They had learned that once you find a friend who makes you the best version of yourself, you have
found the greatest treasure of all.
G. You can do it, Leo! You're the bravest! I believe in you!
H. True friendship really can enrich our life.

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