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Exercise 7 (Revision)
Fill in the blanks with as required.
单词 中文释义 (词性)
单词 中文释义 (词性)
1./ mem r / ___________ ___________ 2. / m dn/ ___________ ____________
3. / m d n/ ___________ ____________ 4./ b zn s/ ___________ ____________
5. / sent ri/ ___________ ____________ 6. /dr m t kli/___________ _____________
7./ pr ɡres/ ___________ ____________ 8. / d( )n( )ri/___________ _____________
9. / nd stri/ ___________ ____________ 10. / ri li/ ____________ _____________
11. /d vel p/ ___________ ____________ 12 / ed u ke ( )n/ ___________ _____________
13. /ɡr θ/ ___________ ____________ 14. / me d (r)/ ___________ _____________
15. / f r n/ ___________ ____________ 16. / k stri mli/ ___________ _____________
17. /k n d n/ ___________ ____________ 18. / n plez( )nt/__________ _____________
19. / p n / ___________ ____________ 20. /s v (r)/ ___________ ____________
Write the words according to their grammatical forms.
1. ____________ n. 记忆 2. _____________ adj. 外国的
____________ v. 记住 _____________ n. 外国人
2.____________ adj. 宽的 4. ____________ v. 惩罚
____________ v. 加宽 ____________ n. 惩罚
5.____________ v. 发展 6. ____________ adj. 忙的
____________ n. 发展 ____________ n. 公司；商业
7. ____________ v. 教育 8. ____________ v. 加热
____________ n. 教育 ____________ n. 加热器；炉子
____________ adv. 很少 10. ____________ v. 成长
____________ adj. 稀有的 _____________ n. 增长
11.____________ adj. 极度的 12. _____________ v. 播放
____________ adv. 极其 _____________ n. 播放器
13.____________ adj. 令人不快的 14. _____________ adj. 差的
____________ adj. 令人愉快的 _____________ adj. 更差的
____________ v. 使满意；使愉快 _____________ adj. 最差的
15.____________ adj. 有臭味的 16. _____________ v. 交流
____________ n. 气味 _____________ n. 交流
17.____________ adj. 富有的 18. _____________ n. 雾
____________ n. 财富 _____________ adj. 有雾的
19.___________ adv. 巨大地 20. _____________ adj. 重地
____________ adj. 巨大的 _____________ adv. 在很大程度上地
____________ n.戏剧
Translate the phrases or sentences into English.
1.长途旅行 2.脏的、有臭味的肉渣
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3. 一卷胶卷 4.与过去有很大的不同
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5.使…… 栩栩如生 6.烧木头来取暖
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7.很适合你的哥哥 8.让机器做家务
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9.在…… 的开端 10.在接下来的几十年间
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11.不再 12.从远方运送货物
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13.属于 14.导致严重的惩罚
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15.有雾的空气 16.不同年龄的孩童
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17.另一个主要的变化 18.记录在她身上发生的一切
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19.极少离家出门 20.在例如工厂和矿井这样的地方长时间地工作
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运输在过去常常是又慢又困难的。(past)
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在科技方面的进步让交通和沟通容易得多。(made)
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普通人的生活被极大地改变了，有变得更好，也有变得更糟。(both)
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公共交通的发展给出行、运输货物、发展商业带来了新机遇。(brought)
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尽管在城市中有更多新机会，那里的居住条件对于大部分人来说是不令人愉快的。(although)
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来自富裕家庭的孩子接受教育并且被鼓励学习音乐和外语。(encouraged)
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Think about the "Big Question" again and try to answer it by using what you have learned in this unit. Q: How has life changed over time
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________Exercise 3（Reading I）
I. Choose the best answer.
1. The main character appears __________ the beginning of this interesting story.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
2. Clear instructions from the teacher made the science experiments much __________ to understand.
A. easy B. easier C. easily D. more easily
3. Many important inventions, like the telephone, __________ during the 19th century.
A. appear B. appears C. appeared D. have appeared
4. __________ modern technology connects people easily, genuine social communication seems harder to achieve.
A. Since B. If C. Although D. Because
5. Many apps today are designed to help __________ blind with daily tasks.
A. / B. a C. an D. the
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. Education B. condition C. progress D. severe E. major F. ordinary
Shanghai has changed a lot. Long ago, the city had ___1___ problems. Too many people lived together in a small flat. Factories made the air dirty with smoke. Rivers were often dirty, too. Life was tough.
Now, Shanghai has become much better. It has made great ___2___. Old, dirty factories have been replaced. The ___3___ of the air and water has been improved a lot. Parks give people green places to enjoy. Public transport, like subways, helps people travel easily and quickly.
Big, ___4___ projects helped clean the rivers and build these parks. Those make Shanghai a healthier and nicer place to live in.
Why have those changes happened ___5___ is very important. Learning about the environment helps people understand pollution. That knowledge results in better laws and solutions. People learn to recycle and reduce pollution. Schools teach people how to take care of the Earth.
From facing hard times to becoming cleaner, Shanghai shows that we can make things better. Learning helps us build a brighter future.
Ⅲ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. Human beings used fire to cook food for many ____________. (century)
2. Online shopping has increased ____________ over the past decades. (drama)
3. Traditional stores are losing their customers because of the ____________ of the Internet. (develop)
4. Don’t throw rubbish everywhere, or there will be an ____________ smell. (pleasant)
5. Getting stuck in rush hours is one of the ____________ things. (bad)
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as required.
1. The rain brought cooler weather to our city last weekend. (改为否定句)
The rain __________ __________ cooler weather to our city last weekend.
2. Children from poor families worked long hours in places like mines. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ children from poor families work long hours
3. Ordinary people rarely travelled far from home. (改为反意疑问句)
Ordinary people rarely travelled far from home, __________ __________
4. foreign languages, children from wealthy families, were encouraged, and, received education, to learn (连词成句)
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V. Translate the following.
1. 惩罚 ________________ 2. 有难闻气味的 ________________ 3. 工业 ________________
4. 被严重地污染 __________________________ 5. 导致严重的惩罚 __________________________
6. 更为容易的通行与沟通 __________________________
7. 你很难想象当时的生活条件有多差。(hardly)
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科技的进步给发展商业带来了新机遇。 (brings)
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VI. Answer the questions.
Diary Entries: My Life Without Phone & Social Media
Day 1: Ugh, Mom took my phone yesterday to help me focus. Seriously I feel like my arm is missing. How can I talk to friends What if someone texts me and I miss it At lunch, I just stared at my food. Bored. Anxious!
Day 3: Terrible! Forgot to check the weather because of no phone. Got wet through in the rain after school. Everyone laughed. I wanted to post a complaint, but... no apps.
Day 5: Woke up early (no phone at night). Actually finished homework before dinner. Mom said, “You’re less angry.” Hmm. After class, Jamie asked why I’m offline. We talked in real life about math homework. Felt... normal
Day 10: Okay, BIG surprise: I joined the after-school basketball team. Never had time before. My shots are terrible, but the team high-fived me anyway. Laughed so hard that my stomach hurt. Also, read a whole book chapter without checking DDL. Who am I
Day 15: Met Sarah at the park. She said, You’re always smiling now. I didn’t even notice. We fed ducks and talked about dumb stuff(like her cat’s haircut). No filters, no likes --- just fun. At home, Mom hugged me and said, “Proud of you,” Weird... but nice.
Final Note: Still no phone, but ... maybe I’m okay Turns out, real life is slow, and kind of awesome.
1. Mom took the writer’s phone in order to punish him, didn’t she
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2. Why did the writer have a terrible day on Day 3
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3. From which day did the writer’s feelings towards the life without a mobile phone start to change
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4. Why did the writer ask the question “Who am I ” on Day 10
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5. What did the writer probably use to be like
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Keys:
I. 1-5 ABCCD II. 1-5 DCBEA III. 1. centuries 2. dramatically 3. development 4. unpleasant 5. worst
IV. 1. didn’t bring 2. Where did 3. did they 4. Children from wealthy families were encouraged to learn foreign languages and received education.
V. 1. punishment 2. smelly 3. industry 4. be seriously polluted 5. lead to severe punishment 6. easier travel and communication 7. You can hardly imagine how bad the living conditions were at that time. 8. The progress of science and technology brings new opportunity for business development.
VI. 1. No, she didn’t. 2. Because he forgot to check the weather because of no phone and got wet through in the rain after school. 3. From Day 5. 4. Because he joined the after-school basketball team and read a whole book chapter without checking DDL, which he never had time to do before. 5. He probably used to be always online, speeding much time on his phone and social media, and lacking time for real-life activities.
Exercise 4（Reading II）
I. Choose the best answer.
1. Would you consider joining us for the community clean-up event __________ next Saturday
A. / B. in C. at D. on
2. Heavy rain for days resulted __________ serious flooding in the small town.
A. / B. in C. at D. on
3. A friendly classroom encourages students __________ an active part in discussion.
A. take B. takes C. taking D. to take
4. I ran into my science teacher when I __________ the Water Science Museum.
A. visit B. visits C. visited D. was visiting
5. This is the __________ cake I’ve ever tasted --- it’s too dry and not sweet.
A. bad B. badly C. worse D. worst
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. industry B. communication C. development D. dramatically E. extremely F. directly
Life in Britain has changed a lot over time, especially in transport, living conditions and education.
Transport: Getting around the country has changed ___1___. Long ago, travel was slow and difficult. Now, Britain has a very modern transport system. Fast trains connect big cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Efficient buses, including famous red double-deckers, run frequently in towns and cities. This makes travelling across the country ___2___ convenient compared to the past.
Living conditions: While older terraced houses are still common, there has been huge ___3___ in housing. Many new apartment buildings and modern housing estates have been built. Homes now usually have central heating for warmth, good bathrooms and modern kitchens.
Education: Life for children is very different now. Schools are well-equipped with computers and technology. Children use tablets and the Internet for homework and projects every day. Fast Internet and mobile phones mean ___4___ with friends and family can happen at anytime and anywhere. At school, kids also learn about the digital ___5___ and how technology shapes the world.
Ⅲ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. They live in a ____________ neighborhood with large houses and nice cars. (wealth)
2. The old house was ____________ damaged because of the strong typhoon. (heavy)
3. Shanghai has seen fast ____________ in its population over the decades. (grow)
4. My brother’s old gym shoes are really ____________ after football practice. (smell)
5. The teacher gave him a ____________ for being late to class. (punish)
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as required.
1. Industry grew fast with a need for many new workers. (改为一般疑问句)
__________ industry __________ fast with a need for many new workers
2. The development of public transport brought new chances for travelling. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ the development of public transport bring
3. Ordinary people walked to work because there were no buses or railways. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ ordinary people walk to work
4. Few homes had a bathroom with a toilet, bath or even running water. (改为反意疑问句)
Few homes had a bathroom with a toilet, bath or even running water, __________ __________
5. important, is, is, a better future, the past, to be created, if, learning about (连词成句)
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V. Read the passage and complete the tasks.
My Life Change in Grade Eight
Now I’m in Grade 8. Life feels faster and different. It’s not just a new grade; it feels like a new stage.
The biggest change is that everything becomes tougher. Homework isn’t just more; it feels harder. We have new subjects like physics and chemistry, and they make me think in new ways. Exams feel more important, especially when I hear about Zhongkao(the important test to enter high school) in the future. My parents still ask “How was school ” but I see they expect more now. I feel real pressure.
My friends are changing, too. The big groups from Grade Seven are getting smaller. We are finding out who our real friends are --- the ones who understand being stuck on math, laugh at the same funny videos during the break, and feel the same mix of happiness and worry about getting older. Some friendships feel stronger, especially with friends I study with late at night( often with bubble tea!). Others... well, we just slowly grow apart because we like different things or study with different people. It makes me a little sad sometimes.
But it’s not all hard work and changing friends. I also have more freedom! My mom lets me take the subway alone on weekends to meet friends (if my phone location is on!). This independence is exciting! Making my own small choices, going to places in the city by myself --- it makes me feel confident, even though I sometimes still get lost in the big subway system. I get some pocket money now and decide to save it or spend it on snacks like stinky tofu or milk tea after tutoring.
The photos of myself in Grade Seven look weird. That kid seems ... easier, maybe simpler Now, I’m juggling hard schoolwork, friendship, and new freedom. It’s demanding and tiring sometimes, but also exciting. Life is changing a lot this year, but I’m learning how to deal with it.
1. The writer feels more pressure in Grade Eight, doesn’t he
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2. According to the writer, who are our real friends
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3. What does the writer think of taking the subway alone on weekends to meet friends
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4. How does the writer plan his pocket money now
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5. What does the writer think of his life in Grade Eight
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Keys:
I. 1-5 ABDDD II. 1-5 DECBA III. 1. wealthy 2. heavily 3. growth 4. smelly 5. punishment
IV. 1. Did grow 2. What did 3. Why did 4. did they 5. Learning the past is important if a better future is to be created.
V. 1. Yes, he does. 2. The ones who understand being stuck on math, laugh at the same funny videos during the break, and feel the same mix of happiness and worry about getting older.. 3. He thinks it’s exciting and makes him feel confident. 4. He decides to save it or spend it on snacks. 5. He thinks it’s demanding, tiring sometimes, but also exciting.Unit 4 Then and now
Exercise 1 ( Viewing and listening )
I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer or picture to the question you hear.
1. A. 2 B. 20 C. 21
2. A. Old factories. B. Farmlands. C. High buildings.
Ⅱ. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Lin's alarm clock can create different smells to wake her up.
2. Every morning Lin eats robot-made breakfast and takes a school bus to school.
3. In history class, the students watch a movie about Emperor Qin Shi Huang through smart glasses.
4. We can tell that Lin thinks her life in 2045 is wonderful.
ⅡI. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences.
1. People can enjoy the local way of life and __________ __________ by taking longer holidays.
2. Long trips are becoming more popular than quick __________ __________.
3. People don’t have to go to work but still __________ __________ during the leave days.
IV. Choose the best answer.
1. My father used to __________ to work in the past, but now he takes the underground.
A. walk B. walks C. walked D. walking
2. Many years ago,people seldom travelled by air, __________ they
A. do B. don’t C. did D. didn’t
3. The dog looked __________ outside the station, waiting for its owner.
A. lonely B. sadly C. quietly D. gently
4. Receiving a nice gift from my penfriend makes me __________.
A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily
5. My grandmother made this beautiful scarf __________ hand last winter.
A. in B. on C. by D. with
V. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. Bus stops, underground stations, __________ and bridges are everywhere. (highway)
2. __________ from all over the world come to Chongqing and enjoy their stay there. (tour)
3. Looking at this album brings back many sweet __________. (memory)
4. Many people __________ believe that exercise is good for health. (wide)
5. The story is about a lonely princess who lives in a __________ castle. (far)
VI. Read and choose.
Do you agree with gene (基因) editing
Andy: Every year, many babies are born with genetic (遗传的) problems. If we can get rid of these problems by editing their genes, we can save many lives. Editing genes allows parents to choose their babies’ appearance and even intelligence. This can give their children a better future. However, to stop some people from using this technology in bad ways, it’s necessary to have laws that tell us how we are allowed to edit genes.
Diana: Parents make the decision to edit a baby’s genes without their children’s agreement. This goes against the rights of these unborn children. More importantly, this technology may destroy humans’ genetic diversity (多样性). In my opinion, you are unique and no one can replace you. However, this could change if parents can edit their babies’ genes. Everyone might look the same someday.
Cici: This new technology can help fix babies’ problems that they are born with, like heart diseases. Many children are badly affected by those problems. ____3____ But with this technology, all babies can be born healthy and their parents won’t have to worry about them.
Kate: This technology could be dangerous. It could result in some problems for babies if it is not used properly. Their parents may regret this. What’s worse, if only rich people can afford it, gene editing could be seen as unfair to poor families. The rich would be able to make their children clever and good-looking, while ordinary people could not. Rich families would get richer and poor families would get poorer.
1. What does Andy think is needed to stop people from using gene editing in wrong ways
A. Getting rid of genetic problems. B. Laws to control gene editing.
C. Making the technology expensive. D. Guides to help parents make decisions.
2. __________ thinks that editing babies’ genes without their agreement goes against their rights.
A. Andy B. Diana C. Cici D. Kate
3. Which of the following is the suitable sentence to fill in the blank in Cici’s opinion
A. They have nothing to do but break the laws.
B. Their parents can give them a bright future.
C. They will live like normal people in their childhood.
D. Their parents have to spend a lot of money to keep them healthy.
4. The underlined word “it” in Kate’s opinion refers to __________.
A. the cost of gene editing B. the risk of using the technology
C. the decision to edit a baby’s genes D. the agreement on the baby’s appearance
5. The passage above is mainly about __________.
A. different ways of gene editing B. the research on gene editing
C. different attitudes about gene editing D. the development of gene editing
Exercise 2 (Speaking)
I. Choose the best answer.
1. - Did you know this city used to be very small and quiet
- __________. It’s so big and crowded now!
A. You’re making a difference B. That’s hard to imagine
2. - What’s the result of our basketball game
- __________. We’ve won the game! It is so close !
A. I can't believe my ears B. Good job
3. - Guess what I got 98 for the math test!
- __________! You study so hard , you really deserve it!
A. Unbelievable B. Correct
plete the following conversation.
A. I’ve never seen one before. B. That’s hard to imagine ! C. What if you make a mistake D. What does it do E. Can we try calling someone with this phone now F, You put your finger in the hole next to the number you want.
Lily: Grandma, what’s this It looks like a small TV with numbers in a circle!
Grandma: Oh, Lily! That’s my old rotary phone! (转盘电话)
Lily: A rotary phone (1) __________
Grandma: It makes phone calls. Everyone used to have one at home before mobile phones.
Lily: Really How do you use it There’s no screen!
Grandma: (2) __________ Then you turn the dial all the way around. Like this! (Grandma slowly dials a number).
Lily: Wow! That seems so slow! (3) __________
Grandma: You have to hang up and start all over again! No “delete” button!
Lily: (4) __________ I just tap the screen on my mobile phone. It’s so fast!
Grandma: I know! Phones used to stay on a table. Now they walk around with you! Technology changes so fast !
Lily: (5) __________
Grandma : Sorry, dear. The phone line for this old thing doesn't work anymore. But it’s a fun thing to remember the old days!
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. business B. memory C.roll E. seem D. record F. Imagine
My grandfather used to have a big, heavy machine in his office. He used it for his ___1___. This machine was very important. Without it, writing letters and documents could be very difficult for him. This special machine helped him ___2___ all kinds of information - important letters to clients, plans for his company, and lists of things he needed. Pressing its metal keys made loud tap-tap-tap sounds that filled the room.
Now, I use a thin, light laptop computer. The keys ___3___ very light and easy to press. Writing is now fast and simple. If I make a mistake, I can fix it immediately with the delete key. Sending an email takes only seconds, something my grandfather could never do.
Sometimes, I carefully open the dusty box which holds Grandpa’s old typewriter. A smell of old metal and oil comes out. I turn a small button on the side to ___4___ the paper smoothly into the right place. Then I can press the keys. It’s slow but I like the feeling.
___5___ my grandfather working hard with this machine long ago. My laptop is much better for work today. But using his old typewriter makes me feel close to him. It shows me how much writing tools have changed over time..
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________
plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. A phone book had names, __________ and phone numbers. (address)
2. My __________ day at the new school was exciting but a little scary. (one)
3. This blue pencil case doesn't belong to __________. I think it’s Lily’s. (I)
4. It’s been a pleasure to do __________ with you. (busy)
5. Press the play button on the music __________ to start your favorite song. (play)
V. Choose the best answer and complete the passage.
A UK book company recently changed some words in Roald Dahl’s famous children’s books. The company said they wanted the stories to be “enjoyed by everyone” by removing words that might hurt people’s feelings. But many people disagreed, saying this censorship (changing or hiding content) ____1____ creativity.
Roald Dahl was a popular British writer who wrote funny and magical stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. His books are full of silly characters and wild ideas. ____2____, in The Twits, a man eats spaghetti mixed with worms! Dahl often made children the heroes, while adults in his stories were sometimes stupid or unkind. His writing style is loud and funny, which has made kids ____3____ for over 50 years.
However, some people think certain words in Dahl’s books are not ____4____ today. The publisher Puffin then asked a team to edit the books. Words like “fat” or “ugly” were removed. Words like “tiny” became “small”, and “mothers” or “fathers” were changed to “parents” or “family”.
These changes made many readers angry. They argue that rewriting books takes away the author’s original style. They think the changes are unnecessary.
This debate shows how ____5____ changes over time. Old books might include words we find unfair or rude today. But many believe stories should stay as the author wrote them, even if they have old-fashioned ideas. After all, books are like time capsules-they help us understand the past.
1. A. encourages B. teaches C. harms D. receives
2. A. For example B. In conclusion C. In fact D. What’s more
3. A. cry B. worry C. pity D. laugh
4. A. modern B. proper C. complete D. attractive
5. A. education B. language C. memory D. youthExercise 5（Grammar）
Read and decide whether although is used correctly. Tick(√) or cross(x).
Although the world is changing, certain values and traditions are kept alive.
Although we book our flights early, we can save a huge amount of money on our travel cost.
Although the weather was perfect, we decided to have a picnic in the park.
Although he failed a few times, he managed to complete the task successfully.
Although the film received mixed reviews, I found it quite interesting.
Although he heard the news, he immediately called his family to share it.
Choose the best answer.
John gave all his food to the little girl, __________ he was hungry himself.
A. if B. because C. since D. although
The passengers are asked to remain seated __________ the flight has come to a complete stop.
A. if B. until C. although D. because
Spiders are considered friends to gardeners __________ they eat lots of bugs that attract plants.
A. although B. when C. because D. until
My friend Kitty made a telephone call to me __________ she arrived in Shanghai yesterday.
A. because B. although C. as long as D. as soon as
It was an exciting moment for the couple __________ they learned they were going to have a baby.
A. whether B. although C. when D. although
I felt he was wrong, __________ I didn’t say so at that time.
A. when B. since C. if D. although
You’d better ask your parents for some advice __________ you make the final decision.
A. because B. although C. before D. until
I wasn’t able to memorize the names of the historical events __________ I had tried hard.
A. though B. if C. when D. because
You can have the cat __________ you promise to take good care of it.
A. so B. if C. although D. since
Ben didn’t give up __________ the job was hard and tiring for him in the beginning.
A. before B. although C. because D. if
Fill in the blanks with the given verbs in their proper forms.
Father decided __________ us to Hong Kong Disneyland for fun. (take)
I used to __________ a cassette when I was young. (have)
Students can organize notes by __________ information on a computer. (store)
A cable car is used for __________ people up a hill. (carry)
The increasing popularity of the Internet provided new ways for __________ knowledge. (share)
The bird’s large feet are used to __________ them quickly through the water. (push)
The old couple were used to __________ to church on Sundays when they stayed in China. (go)
The poster encourages people __________ their plastic bottles. (recycle)
Complete the sentence by using although. (Answers may vary)
Although ______________________________________, she didn’t win the competition.
We decided to go hiking although the weather forecast said ___________________________________________.
The audience enjoyed the movie although ______________________________________________.
Although plastic bags ___________________________________, many people still use them.
I forgot to bring my umbrella although ____________________________________________.
The street performer played beautifully although _____________________________________________.
Read the story and use although or though to describe what happened in the story. Write down at least two sentences.
Last summer, the Johnson family decided to move to a new house. Everyone had different opinions about the move. Mr Johnson was excited about the bigger yard, but Mrs Johnson worried about leaving their old neighbourhood. Their son, Jake, didn’t want to change his school, and their daughter, Lily, was sad to leave her friends.
Packing was the first challenge. The house was full of memories, and deciding what to keep was hard. Jake wanted to keep his old toys, while Lily wanted to take every photo album. Mr Johnson tried to help organize everything, but he accidentally broke a vase while moving furniture.
On moving day, it started raining heavily, but everyone worked together to solve the problems. Jake helped push the truck, lily packed the boxes, and Mrs Johnson made hot chocolate to keep everyone warm.
When they finally arrived at the new house, things started to look better. The yard was perfect for a garden, and the neighbourhood had a park nearby. Jake found out his new school had a great soccer team, and Lily quickly made friends with the neighbours.
The family all agreed that the move was worth the effort. They realized that change could be difficult, but it also brought new chances.
Example:
Although Mr. Johnson was excited about the bigger yard, Mrs. Johnson worried about leaving their old neighbourhood.
(Answers may vary)
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1.√ 2. X 3. X 4. √ 5. √ 6. X
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10.B
1. to take 2. have 3. storing 4. carrying 5. sharing 6. push 7. going 8. to recycle
1. she tried her best 2. it would rain 3. it was very long 4. are bad for the environment 5. the weather forecast said it would rain 6. there were few people watching
Exercise 6 (Writing)
Choose the best answer.
Blue calico（印花布）appeared in the Han and Jin dynasties, developed in the Song and Yuan dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the 1980s, women in the Jiangnan countryside like to wear blue calico clothes. They were not only beautiful but also comfortable for working in fields. Last month, students in school got the chance to see and learn about these 1 clothes.
The “exploration of old Chinese costumes” class on Nov 8 at Nanjing Foreign Language School went deep into learning about blue calico. The students meet the 2 of making their own bags through tie-dyeing（扎染）. It is a dyeing skill used to make blue calico.
“First, fold the cloth bag the way you like,” said, a Grade 8 student. “Then use rubber bands（橡皮筋）to hold it. Next, 3 blue dye which is from the indigo（靛蓝）plant, to the water. Push the bag down well so the colors go through. Then wait. An hour later, wash it a few times with clean water to 4 extra dye.”
“Tie-dyeing is a magical art. Everyone does it a bit 5 . You never know exactly how it will look in the end because it depends on how the rubber bands are held. It’s amazing and attractive.” said Ma Qianyu, a Grade 8 student, happy with her work. “The dye and cotton material all come from 6 and people make blue calico all by hand. It is a symbol of people’s hard work and effort.” she said.
“Clothing is a part of culture. It is also a part of art and life,” said Chen Xi, the teacher of the class. “Our students will later go to Nanjing Museum to get more knowledge about life in Jiangsu and the customs there.”
A. common B. strange C. modern D. traditional
A. member B. challenge C. reason D. danger
A. add B. taste C. repeat D. catch
A. get rid of B. get ready for C. be aware of D. keep an eye on
A. simply B. heavily C. similarly D. differently
A. lab B. industry C. nature D. society
Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
We use electric __________ to warm the house in winter. (heat)
Parents shouldn’t __________ children too harshly for small mistakes. (punishment)
In Singapore and Tokyo, the cost of a house is __________ high. (extreme)
Good __________ create jobs for people in the city. (busy)
The sun is very important for the __________ of all living things. (grow)
Rewrite the following sentences as required.
Tony put the roll of film into the camera. （改为一般疑问句）
__________ Tony __________ the roll of film into the camera
Peter rarely talks with other students on campus.（改为反意疑问句）
Peter rarely talks with other students on campus, __________ __________
The government decided to build a bridge over the river.（对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ the government decide to do
In the past, people in Chongqing used to climb mountains to get food for living.（对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ the people in Chongqing use to climb mountains in the past
children, learned together, of different ages, in a small classroom, in the old days（连词成句）
______________________________________________________________________________
Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic“A big change in my life”.（请以“我生活中的一个大变化”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的文章，标点符号不占格）
Suggested questions:
What is the big change in your life
Why did the change happen
How do you feel about the big change
Sample writing.
A big change in my life（A层）
I’ve become much healthier this year. That’s a big change in my life. Last year, I got very sick. I had to stay in the hospital for a week. The doctor said I needed to change my bad habits. From then on, I went to bed early and got up early. I ate more fruits, vegetables, and home-cooked meals. Every day after school, I did some exercise. Now, all of those have become my good habits. I feel really good about the big change. It makes my life better.
A big change in my life（B层）
A big change in my life was moving to Shanghai last summer. My parents and I packed everything and left our hometown. This happened because my dad got a new job in Shanghai. Therefore, our whole family had to move. And I had to leave my old friends and school.
At first, I felt very sad and nervous. Everything was strange ---- the new apartment, the big city, and my new school. I missed my life in the past. But slowly, things got better. Now, I feel excited and happy about this big change. I’ve made new friends at school. I have even joined a cool art club! Moving is hard at the beginning, but it turns out to be a good thing. It has taught me that I can handle big changes and find happiness in new places.
Building your vocabulary.
Progress is impossible without change. （拒绝改变即拒绝进步）
The shoemaker’s son always goes barefoot.（鞋匠的儿子没鞋穿）
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.（欲见世界之变，请以身先行。）
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. C
1. heaters 2. punish 3. extremely 4. businesses 5. growth
1. Did, put 2. does he 3. What did 4. Why did 5. Children of different ages learned together in a small classroom in the old days.Unit 4 Then and now
Exercise 1 ( Viewing and listening )
I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer or picture to the question you hear.
1. A. 2 B. 20 C. 21
2. A. Old factories. B. Farmlands. C. High buildings.
Ⅱ. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Lin's alarm clock can create different smells to wake her up.
2. Every morning Lin eats robot-made breakfast and takes a school bus to school.
3. In history class, the students watch a movie about Emperor Qin Shi Huang through smart glasses.
4. We can tell that Lin thinks her life in 2045 is wonderful.
ⅡI. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences.
1. People can enjoy the local way of life and __________ __________ by taking longer holidays.
2. Long trips are becoming more popular than quick __________ __________.
3. People don’t have to go to work but still __________ __________ during the leave days.
IV. Choose the best answer.
1. My father used to __________ to work in the past, but now he takes the underground.
A. walk B. walks C. walked D. walking
2. Many years ago,people seldom travelled by air, __________ they
A. do B. don’t C. did D. didn’t
3. The dog looked __________ outside the station, waiting for its owner.
A. lonely B. sadly C. quietly D. gently
4. Receiving a nice gift from my penfriend makes me __________.
A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily
5. My grandmother made this beautiful scarf __________ hand last winter.
A. in B. on C. by D. with
V. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. Bus stops, underground stations, __________ and bridges are everywhere. (highway)
2. __________ from all over the world come to Chongqing and enjoy their stay there. (tour)
3. Looking at this album brings back many sweet __________. (memory)
4. Many people __________ believe that exercise is good for health. (wide)
5. The story is about a lonely princess who lives in a __________ castle. (far)
VI. Read and choose.
Do you agree with gene (基因) editing
Andy: Every year, many babies are born with genetic (遗传的) problems. If we can get rid of these problems by editing their genes, we can save many lives. Editing genes allows parents to choose their babies’ appearance and even intelligence. This can give their children a better future. However, to stop some people from using this technology in bad ways, it’s necessary to have laws that tell us how we are allowed to edit genes.
Diana: Parents make the decision to edit a baby’s genes without their children’s agreement. This goes against the rights of these unborn children. More importantly, this technology may destroy humans’ genetic diversity (多样性). In my opinion, you are unique and no one can replace you. However, this could change if parents can edit their babies’ genes. Everyone might look the same someday.
Cici: This new technology can help fix babies’ problems that they are born with, like heart diseases. Many children are badly affected by those problems. ____3____ But with this technology, all babies can be born healthy and their parents won’t have to worry about them.
Kate: This technology could be dangerous. It could result in some problems for babies if it is not used properly. Their parents may regret this. What’s worse, if only rich people can afford it, gene editing could be seen as unfair to poor families. The rich would be able to make their children clever and good-looking, while ordinary people could not. Rich families would get richer and poor families would get poorer.
1. What does Andy think is needed to stop people from using gene editing in wrong ways
A. Getting rid of genetic problems. B. Laws to control gene editing.
C. Making the technology expensive. D. Guides to help parents make decisions.
2. __________ thinks that editing babies’ genes without their agreement goes against their rights.
A. Andy B. Diana C. Cici D. Kate
3. Which of the following is the suitable sentence to fill in the blank in Cici’s opinion
A. They have nothing to do but break the laws.
B. Their parents can give them a bright future.
C. They will live like normal people in their childhood.
D. Their parents have to spend a lot of money to keep them healthy.
4. The underlined word “it” in Kate’s opinion refers to __________.
A. the cost of gene editing B. the risk of using the technology
C. the decision to edit a baby’s genes D. the agreement on the baby’s appearance
5. The passage above is mainly about __________.
A. different ways of gene editing B. the research on gene editing
C. different attitudes about gene editing D. the development of gene editing
Exercise 2 (Speaking)
I. Choose the best answer.
1. - Did you know this city used to be very small and quiet
- __________. It’s so big and crowded now!
A. You’re making a difference B. That’s hard to imagine
2. - What’s the result of our basketball game
- __________. We’ve won the game! It is so close !
A. I can't believe my ears B. Good job
3. - Guess what I got 98 for the math test!
- __________! You study so hard , you really deserve it!
A. Unbelievable B. Correct
plete the following conversation.
A. I’ve never seen one before. B. That’s hard to imagine ! C. What if you make a mistake D. What does it do E. Can we try calling someone with this phone now F, You put your finger in the hole next to the number you want.
Lily: Grandma, what’s this It looks like a small TV with numbers in a circle!
Grandma: Oh, Lily! That’s my old rotary phone! (转盘电话)
Lily: A rotary phone (1) __________
Grandma: It makes phone calls. Everyone used to have one at home before mobile phones.
Lily: Really How do you use it There’s no screen!
Grandma: (2) __________ Then you turn the dial all the way around. Like this! (Grandma slowly dials a number).
Lily: Wow! That seems so slow! (3) __________
Grandma: You have to hang up and start all over again! No “delete” button!
Lily: (4) __________ I just tap the screen on my mobile phone. It’s so fast!
Grandma: I know! Phones used to stay on a table. Now they walk around with you! Technology changes so fast !
Lily: (5) __________
Grandma : Sorry, dear. The phone line for this old thing doesn't work anymore. But it’s a fun thing to remember the old days!
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. business B. memory C.roll E. seem D. record F. Imagine
My grandfather used to have a big, heavy machine in his office. He used it for his ___1___. This machine was very important. Without it, writing letters and documents could be very difficult for him. This special machine helped him ___2___ all kinds of information - important letters to clients, plans for his company, and lists of things he needed. Pressing its metal keys made loud tap-tap-tap sounds that filled the room.
Now, I use a thin, light laptop computer. The keys ___3___ very light and easy to press. Writing is now fast and simple. If I make a mistake, I can fix it immediately with the delete key. Sending an email takes only seconds, something my grandfather could never do.
Sometimes, I carefully open the dusty box which holds Grandpa’s old typewriter. A smell of old metal and oil comes out. I turn a small button on the side to ___4___ the paper smoothly into the right place. Then I can press the keys. It’s slow but I like the feeling.
___5___ my grandfather working hard with this machine long ago. My laptop is much better for work today. But using his old typewriter makes me feel close to him. It shows me how much writing tools have changed over time..
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________
plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. A phone book had names, __________ and phone numbers. (address)
2. My __________ day at the new school was exciting but a little scary. (one)
3. This blue pencil case doesn't belong to __________. I think it’s Lily’s. (I)
4. It’s been a pleasure to do __________ with you. (busy)
5. Press the play button on the music __________ to start your favorite song. (play)
V. Choose the best answer and complete the passage.
A UK book company recently changed some words in Roald Dahl’s famous children’s books. The company said they wanted the stories to be “enjoyed by everyone” by removing words that might hurt people’s feelings. But many people disagreed, saying this censorship (changing or hiding content) ____1____ creativity.
Roald Dahl was a popular British writer who wrote funny and magical stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. His books are full of silly characters and wild ideas. ____2____, in The Twits, a man eats spaghetti mixed with worms! Dahl often made children the heroes, while adults in his stories were sometimes stupid or unkind. His writing style is loud and funny, which has made kids ____3____ for over 50 years.
However, some people think certain words in Dahl’s books are not ____4____ today. The publisher Puffin then asked a team to edit the books. Words like “fat” or “ugly” were removed. Words like “tiny” became “small”, and “mothers” or “fathers” were changed to “parents” or “family”.
These changes made many readers angry. They argue that rewriting books takes away the author’s original style. They think the changes are unnecessary.
This debate shows how ____5____ changes over time. Old books might include words we find unfair or rude today. But many believe stories should stay as the author wrote them, even if they have old-fashioned ideas. After all, books are like time capsules-they help us understand the past.
1. A. encourages B. teaches C. harms D. receives
2. A. For example B. In conclusion C. In fact D. What’s more
3. A. cry B. worry C. pity D. laugh
4. A. modern B. proper C. complete D. attractive
5. A. education B. language C. memory D. youth
Keys:
Exercise 1
听力资料缺失
IV.1.A 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.C
V.1.highways 2.Tourists 3.memories 4.widely 5.faraway
B.1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A
VI.1.B 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C
Exercise 2
1.B 2.A 3.A
1.D 2.F 3.C 4.B 5.E
III.1.A 2.D 3.E 4.C 5.F
1.addresses 2.first 3.me 4.business 5.player
V.1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.BExercise 5（Grammar）
Read and decide whether although is used correctly. Tick(√) or cross(x).
Although the world is changing, certain values and traditions are kept alive.
Although we book our flights early, we can save a huge amount of money on our travel cost.
Although the weather was perfect, we decided to have a picnic in the park.
Although he failed a few times, he managed to complete the task successfully.
Although the film received mixed reviews, I found it quite interesting.
Although he heard the news, he immediately called his family to share it.
Choose the best answer.
John gave all his food to the little girl, __________ he was hungry himself.
A. if B. because C. since D. although
The passengers are asked to remain seated __________ the flight has come to a complete stop.
A. if B. until C. although D. because
Spiders are considered friends to gardeners __________ they eat lots of bugs that attract plants.
A. although B. when C. because D. until
My friend Kitty made a telephone call to me __________ she arrived in Shanghai yesterday.
A. because B. although C. as long as D. as soon as
It was an exciting moment for the couple __________ they learned they were going to have a baby.
A. whether B. although C. when D. although
I felt he was wrong, __________ I didn’t say so at that time.
A. when B. since C. if D. although
You’d better ask your parents for some advice __________ you make the final decision.
A. because B. although C. before D. until
I wasn’t able to memorize the names of the historical events __________ I had tried hard.
A. though B. if C. when D. because
You can have the cat __________ you promise to take good care of it.
A. so B. if C. although D. since
Ben didn’t give up __________ the job was hard and tiring for him in the beginning.
A. before B. although C. because D. if
Fill in the blanks with the given verbs in their proper forms.
Father decided __________ us to Hong Kong Disneyland for fun. (take)
I used to __________ a cassette when I was young. (have)
Students can organize notes by __________ information on a computer. (store)
A cable car is used for __________ people up a hill. (carry)
The increasing popularity of the Internet provided new ways for __________ knowledge. (share)
The bird’s large feet are used to __________ them quickly through the water. (push)
The old couple were used to __________ to church on Sundays when they stayed in China. (go)
The poster encourages people __________ their plastic bottles. (recycle)
Complete the sentence by using although. (Answers may vary)
Although ______________________________________, she didn’t win the competition.
We decided to go hiking although the weather forecast said ___________________________________________.
The audience enjoyed the movie although ______________________________________________.
Although plastic bags ___________________________________, many people still use them.
I forgot to bring my umbrella although ____________________________________________.
The street performer played beautifully although _____________________________________________.
Read the story and use although or though to describe what happened in the story. Write down at least two sentences.
Last summer, the Johnson family decided to move to a new house. Everyone had different opinions about the move. Mr Johnson was excited about the bigger yard, but Mrs Johnson worried about leaving their old neighbourhood. Their son, Jake, didn’t want to change his school, and their daughter, Lily, was sad to leave her friends.
Packing was the first challenge. The house was full of memories, and deciding what to keep was hard. Jake wanted to keep his old toys, while Lily wanted to take every photo album. Mr Johnson tried to help organize everything, but he accidentally broke a vase while moving furniture.
On moving day, it started raining heavily, but everyone worked together to solve the problems. Jake helped push the truck, lily packed the boxes, and Mrs Johnson made hot chocolate to keep everyone warm.
When they finally arrived at the new house, things started to look better. The yard was perfect for a garden, and the neighbourhood had a park nearby. Jake found out his new school had a great soccer team, and Lily quickly made friends with the neighbours.
The family all agreed that the move was worth the effort. They realized that change could be difficult, but it also brought new chances.
Example:
Although Mr. Johnson was excited about the bigger yard, Mrs. Johnson worried about leaving their old neighbourhood.
(Answers may vary)
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Exercise 6 (Writing)
Choose the best answer.
Blue calico（印花布）appeared in the Han and Jin dynasties, developed in the Song and Yuan dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the 1980s, women in the Jiangnan countryside like to wear blue calico clothes. They were not only beautiful but also comfortable for working in fields. Last month, students in school got the chance to see and learn about these 1 clothes.
The “exploration of old Chinese costumes” class on Nov 8 at Nanjing Foreign Language School went deep into learning about blue calico. The students meet the 2 of making their own bags through tie-dyeing（扎染）. It is a dyeing skill used to make blue calico.
“First, fold the cloth bag the way you like,” said, a Grade 8 student. “Then use rubber bands（橡皮筋）to hold it. Next, 3 blue dye which is from the indigo（靛蓝）plant, to the water. Push the bag down well so the colors go through. Then wait. An hour later, wash it a few times with clean water to 4 extra dye.”
“Tie-dyeing is a magical art. Everyone does it a bit 5 . You never know exactly how it will look in the end because it depends on how the rubber bands are held. It’s amazing and attractive.” said Ma Qianyu, a Grade 8 student, happy with her work. “The dye and cotton material all come from 6 and people make blue calico all by hand. It is a symbol of people’s hard work and effort.” she said.
“Clothing is a part of culture. It is also a part of art and life,” said Chen Xi, the teacher of the class. “Our students will later go to Nanjing Museum to get more knowledge about life in Jiangsu and the customs there.”
A. common B. strange C. modern D. traditional
A. member B. challenge C. reason D. danger
A. add B. taste C. repeat D. catch
A. get rid of B. get ready for C. be aware of D. keep an eye on
A. simply B. heavily C. similarly D. differently
A. lab B. industry C. nature D. society
Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
We use electric __________ to warm the house in winter. (heat)
Parents shouldn’t __________ children too harshly for small mistakes. (punishment)
In Singapore and Tokyo, the cost of a house is __________ high. (extreme)
Good __________ create jobs for people in the city. (busy)
The sun is very important for the __________ of all living things. (grow)
Rewrite the following sentences as required.
Tony put the roll of film into the camera. （改为一般疑问句）
__________ Tony __________ the roll of film into the camera
Peter rarely talks with other students on campus.（改为反意疑问句）
Peter rarely talks with other students on campus, __________ __________
The government decided to build a bridge over the river.（对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ the government decide to do
In the past, people in Chongqing used to climb mountains to get food for living.（对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ the people in Chongqing use to climb mountains in the past
children, learned together, of different ages, in a small classroom, in the old days（连词成句）
______________________________________________________________________________
Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic“A big change in my life”.（请以“我生活中的一个大变化”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的文章，标点符号不占格）
Suggested questions:
What is the big change in your life
Why did the change happen
How do you feel about the big change
Sample writing.
A big change in my life（A层）
I’ve become much healthier this year. That’s a big change in my life. Last year, I got very sick. I had to stay in the hospital for a week. The doctor said I needed to change my bad habits. From then on, I went to bed early and got up early. I ate more fruits, vegetables, and home-cooked meals. Every day after school, I did some exercise. Now, all of those have become my good habits. I feel really good about the big change. It makes my life better.
A big change in my life（B层）
A big change in my life was moving to Shanghai last summer. My parents and I packed everything and left our hometown. This happened because my dad got a new job in Shanghai. Therefore, our whole family had to move. And I had to leave my old friends and school.
At first, I felt very sad and nervous. Everything was strange ---- the new apartment, the big city, and my new school. I missed my life in the past. But slowly, things got better. Now, I feel excited and happy about this big change. I’ve made new friends at school. I have even joined a cool art club! Moving is hard at the beginning, but it turns out to be a good thing. It has taught me that I can handle big changes and find happiness in new places.
Building your vocabulary.
Progress is impossible without change. （拒绝改变即拒绝进步）
The shoemaker’s son always goes barefoot.（鞋匠的儿子没鞋穿）
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.（欲见世界之变，请以身先行。）Exercise 7 (Revision)
Fill in the blanks with as required.
单词 中文释义 (词性)
单词 中文释义 (词性)
1./ mem r / ___________ ___________ 2. / m dn/ ___________ ____________
3. / m d n/ ___________ ____________ 4./ b zn s/ ___________ ____________
5. / sent ri/ ___________ ____________ 6. /dr m t kli/___________ _____________
7./ pr ɡres/ ___________ ____________ 8. / d( )n( )ri/___________ _____________
9. / nd stri/ ___________ ____________ 10. / ri li/ ____________ _____________
11. /d vel p/ ___________ ____________ 12 / ed u ke ( )n/ ___________ _____________
13. /ɡr θ/ ___________ ____________ 14. / me d (r)/ ___________ _____________
15. / f r n/ ___________ ____________ 16. / k stri mli/ ___________ _____________
17. /k n d n/ ___________ ____________ 18. / n plez( )nt/__________ _____________
19. / p n / ___________ ____________ 20. /s v (r)/ ___________ ____________
Write the words according to their grammatical forms.
1. ____________ n. 记忆 2. _____________ adj. 外国的
____________ v. 记住 _____________ n. 外国人
2.____________ adj. 宽的 4. ____________ v. 惩罚
____________ v. 加宽 ____________ n. 惩罚
5.____________ v. 发展 6. ____________ adj. 忙的
____________ n. 发展 ____________ n. 公司；商业
7. ____________ v. 教育 8. ____________ v. 加热
____________ n. 教育 ____________ n. 加热器；炉子
____________ adv. 很少 10. ____________ v. 成长
____________ adj. 稀有的 _____________ n. 增长
11.____________ adj. 极度的 12. _____________ v. 播放
____________ adv. 极其 _____________ n. 播放器
13.____________ adj. 令人不快的 14. _____________ adj. 差的
____________ adj. 令人愉快的 _____________ adj. 更差的
____________ v. 使满意；使愉快 _____________ adj. 最差的
15.____________ adj. 有臭味的 16. _____________ v. 交流
____________ n. 气味 _____________ n. 交流
17.____________ adj. 富有的 18. _____________ n. 雾
____________ n. 财富 _____________ adj. 有雾的
19.___________ adv. 巨大地 20. _____________ adj. 重地
____________ adj. 巨大的 _____________ adv. 在很大程度上地
____________ n.戏剧
Translate the phrases or sentences into English.
1.长途旅行 2.脏的、有臭味的肉渣
___________________________ ___________________________
3. 一卷胶卷 4.与过去有很大的不同
___________________________ ___________________________
5.使…… 栩栩如生 6.烧木头来取暖
___________________________ ___________________________
7.很适合你的哥哥 8.让机器做家务
___________________________ ___________________________
9.在…… 的开端 10.在接下来的几十年间
___________________________ __________________________
11.不再 12.从远方运送货物
___________________________ __________________________
13.属于 14.导致严重的惩罚
___________________________ ___________________________
15.有雾的空气 16.不同年龄的孩童
___________________________ ____________________________
17.另一个主要的变化 18.记录在她身上发生的一切
___________________________ ___________________________
19.极少离家出门 20.在例如工厂和矿井这样的地方长时间地工作
___________________________ ____________________________
运输在过去常常是又慢又困难的。(past)
________________________________________________________________________
在科技方面的进步让交通和沟通容易得多。(made)
________________________________________________________________________
普通人的生活被极大地改变了，有变得更好，也有变得更糟。(both)
________________________________________________________________________
公共交通的发展给出行、运输货物、发展商业带来了新机遇。(brought)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
尽管在城市中有更多新机会，那里的居住条件对于大部分人来说是不令人愉快的。(although)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
来自富裕家庭的孩子接受教育并且被鼓励学习音乐和外语。(encouraged)
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Think about the "Big Question" again and try to answer it by using what you have learned in this unit. Q: How has life changed over time
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________Exercise 3（Reading I）
I. Choose the best answer.
1. The main character appears __________ the beginning of this interesting story.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
2. Clear instructions from the teacher made the science experiments much __________ to understand.
A. easy B. easier C. easily D. more easily
3. Many important inventions, like the telephone, __________ during the 19th century.
A. appear B. appears C. appeared D. have appeared
4. __________ modern technology connects people easily, genuine social communication seems harder to achieve.
A. Since B. If C. Although D. Because
5. Many apps today are designed to help __________ blind with daily tasks.
A. / B. a C. an D. the
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. Education B. condition C. progress D. severe E. major F. ordinary
Shanghai has changed a lot. Long ago, the city had ___1___ problems. Too many people lived together in a small flat. Factories made the air dirty with smoke. Rivers were often dirty, too. Life was tough.
Now, Shanghai has become much better. It has made great ___2___. Old, dirty factories have been replaced. The ___3___ of the air and water has been improved a lot. Parks give people green places to enjoy. Public transport, like subways, helps people travel easily and quickly.
Big, ___4___ projects helped clean the rivers and build these parks. Those make Shanghai a healthier and nicer place to live in.
Why have those changes happened ___5___ is very important. Learning about the environment helps people understand pollution. That knowledge results in better laws and solutions. People learn to recycle and reduce pollution. Schools teach people how to take care of the Earth.
From facing hard times to becoming cleaner, Shanghai shows that we can make things better. Learning helps us build a brighter future.
Ⅲ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. Human beings used fire to cook food for many ____________. (century)
2. Online shopping has increased ____________ over the past decades. (drama)
3. Traditional stores are losing their customers because of the ____________ of the Internet. (develop)
4. Don’t throw rubbish everywhere, or there will be an ____________ smell. (pleasant)
5. Getting stuck in rush hours is one of the ____________ things. (bad)
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as required.
1. The rain brought cooler weather to our city last weekend. (改为否定句)
The rain __________ __________ cooler weather to our city last weekend.
2. Children from poor families worked long hours in places like mines. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ children from poor families work long hours
3. Ordinary people rarely travelled far from home. (改为反意疑问句)
Ordinary people rarely travelled far from home, __________ __________
4. foreign languages, children from wealthy families, were encouraged, and, received education, to learn (连词成句)
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V. Translate the following.
1. 惩罚 ________________ 2. 有难闻气味的 ________________ 3. 工业 ________________
4. 被严重地污染 __________________________ 5. 导致严重的惩罚 __________________________
6. 更为容易的通行与沟通 __________________________
7. 你很难想象当时的生活条件有多差。(hardly)
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科技的进步给发展商业带来了新机遇。 (brings)
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VI. Answer the questions.
Diary Entries: My Life Without Phone & Social Media
Day 1: Ugh, Mom took my phone yesterday to help me focus. Seriously I feel like my arm is missing. How can I talk to friends What if someone texts me and I miss it At lunch, I just stared at my food. Bored. Anxious!
Day 3: Terrible! Forgot to check the weather because of no phone. Got wet through in the rain after school. Everyone laughed. I wanted to post a complaint, but... no apps.
Day 5: Woke up early (no phone at night). Actually finished homework before dinner. Mom said, “You’re less angry.” Hmm. After class, Jamie asked why I’m offline. We talked in real life about math homework. Felt... normal
Day 10: Okay, BIG surprise: I joined the after-school basketball team. Never had time before. My shots are terrible, but the team high-fived me anyway. Laughed so hard that my stomach hurt. Also, read a whole book chapter without checking DDL. Who am I
Day 15: Met Sarah at the park. She said, You’re always smiling now. I didn’t even notice. We fed ducks and talked about dumb stuff(like her cat’s haircut). No filters, no likes --- just fun. At home, Mom hugged me and said, “Proud of you,” Weird... but nice.
Final Note: Still no phone, but ... maybe I’m okay Turns out, real life is slow, and kind of awesome.
1. Mom took the writer’s phone in order to punish him, didn’t she
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2. Why did the writer have a terrible day on Day 3
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3. From which day did the writer’s feelings towards the life without a mobile phone start to change
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4. Why did the writer ask the question “Who am I ” on Day 10
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5. What did the writer probably use to be like
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Exercise 4（Reading II）
I. Choose the best answer.
1. Would you consider joining us for the community clean-up event __________ next Saturday
A. / B. in C. at D. on
2. Heavy rain for days resulted __________ serious flooding in the small town.
A. / B. in C. at D. on
3. A friendly classroom encourages students __________ an active part in discussion.
A. take B. takes C. taking D. to take
4. I ran into my science teacher when I __________ the Water Science Museum.
A. visit B. visits C. visited D. was visiting
5. This is the __________ cake I’ve ever tasted --- it’s too dry and not sweet.
A. bad B. badly C. worse D. worst
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.
A. industry B. communication C. development D. dramatically E. extremely F. directly
Life in Britain has changed a lot over time, especially in transport, living conditions and education.
Transport: Getting around the country has changed ___1___. Long ago, travel was slow and difficult. Now, Britain has a very modern transport system. Fast trains connect big cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Efficient buses, including famous red double-deckers, run frequently in towns and cities. This makes travelling across the country ___2___ convenient compared to the past.
Living conditions: While older terraced houses are still common, there has been huge ___3___ in housing. Many new apartment buildings and modern housing estates have been built. Homes now usually have central heating for warmth, good bathrooms and modern kitchens.
Education: Life for children is very different now. Schools are well-equipped with computers and technology. Children use tablets and the Internet for homework and projects every day. Fast Internet and mobile phones mean ___4___ with friends and family can happen at anytime and anywhere. At school, kids also learn about the digital ___5___ and how technology shapes the world.
Ⅲ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. They live in a ____________ neighborhood with large houses and nice cars. (wealth)
2. The old house was ____________ damaged because of the strong typhoon. (heavy)
3. Shanghai has seen fast ____________ in its population over the decades. (grow)
4. My brother’s old gym shoes are really ____________ after football practice. (smell)
5. The teacher gave him a ____________ for being late to class. (punish)
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as required.
1. Industry grew fast with a need for many new workers. (改为一般疑问句)
__________ industry __________ fast with a need for many new workers
2. The development of public transport brought new chances for travelling. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ the development of public transport bring
3. Ordinary people walked to work because there were no buses or railways. (对划线部分提问)
__________ __________ ordinary people walk to work
4. Few homes had a bathroom with a toilet, bath or even running water. (改为反意疑问句)
Few homes had a bathroom with a toilet, bath or even running water, __________ __________
5. important, is, is, a better future, the past, to be created, if, learning about (连词成句)
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V. Read the passage and complete the tasks.
My Life Change in Grade Eight
Now I’m in Grade 8. Life feels faster and different. It’s not just a new grade; it feels like a new stage.
The biggest change is that everything becomes tougher. Homework isn’t just more; it feels harder. We have new subjects like physics and chemistry, and they make me think in new ways. Exams feel more important, especially when I hear about Zhongkao(the important test to enter high school) in the future. My parents still ask “How was school ” but I see they expect more now. I feel real pressure.
My friends are changing, too. The big groups from Grade Seven are getting smaller. We are finding out who our real friends are --- the ones who understand being stuck on math, laugh at the same funny videos during the break, and feel the same mix of happiness and worry about getting older. Some friendships feel stronger, especially with friends I study with late at night( often with bubble tea!). Others... well, we just slowly grow apart because we like different things or study with different people. It makes me a little sad sometimes.
But it’s not all hard work and changing friends. I also have more freedom! My mom lets me take the subway alone on weekends to meet friends (if my phone location is on!). This independence is exciting! Making my own small choices, going to places in the city by myself --- it makes me feel confident, even though I sometimes still get lost in the big subway system. I get some pocket money now and decide to save it or spend it on snacks like stinky tofu or milk tea after tutoring.
The photos of myself in Grade Seven look weird. That kid seems ... easier, maybe simpler Now, I’m juggling hard schoolwork, friendship, and new freedom. It’s demanding and tiring sometimes, but also exciting. Life is changing a lot this year, but I’m learning how to deal with it.
1. The writer feels more pressure in Grade Eight, doesn’t he
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2. According to the writer, who are our real friends
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3. What does the writer think of taking the subway alone on weekends to meet friends
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4. How does the writer plan his pocket money now
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5. What does the writer think of his life in Grade Eight
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