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八年级英语外研版（下册）期中学案
短文填空·高频词块与习题演练
短文篇目
篇目 单元 话题 语法项目 难度
P1 Unit 1 职业讲座 一般现在时：描述事实、职业规划 情态动词（need to / have to）：表达必要性 ★☆☆☆☆
P2 我的理想工作 ★☆☆☆☆
P3 蜘蛛人的故事 ★★☆☆☆
P4 为未来做准备 ★★★☆☆
P5 求职面试 ★★☆☆☆
P6 Unit 2 成长的烦恼 现在完成时：since引导的时间状语从句 一般过去时：讲述成长经历 ★☆☆☆☆
P7 从失败中吸取教训 ★☆☆☆☆
P8 与父母的沟通 ★★☆☆☆
P9 一诺千金 ★★★☆☆
P10 应对考试压力 ★★★☆☆
P11 Unit 3 优秀团队的特质 情态动词（should / ought to）：表达建议、义务 条件状语从句：if引导的条件句 ★☆☆☆☆
P12 团队合作实践 ★☆☆☆☆
P13 露营之旅 ★★☆☆☆
P14 戏剧团队 ★★★☆☆
P15 解决团队冲突 ★★★☆☆
P16 综合 找到自己的路 ★★★☆☆
P17 综合 学习领导 ★★★☆☆
P18 综合 克服同伴压力 ★★★☆☆
P19 综合 成功的关键 ★★★☆☆
P20 综合 在挑战中成长 ★★★☆☆
Unit 1 Career talks
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 career talk 职业畅谈；职业讲座 名词短语
2 talk about careers 谈论职业 talk about + 名词
3 dream job 理想的工作 dream + 名词
4 choose a career 选择职业 choose + 名词
5 the ability to do sth. 做某事的能力 ability + 不定式
6 professional skills 专业技能 形容词+名词
7 learn skills 学习技能 learn + 名词
8 plan for the future 规划未来 plan for + 名词
9 prepare for a career 为职业做准备 prepare for + 名词
10 dream of doing sth. 梦想做某事 dream of + 动名词
11 hope to be 希望成为 hope + 不定式
12 want to be 想要成为 want + 不定式
13 work hard 努力工作/学习 work + 副词
14 study hard 努力学习 study + 副词
15 a part-time job 兼职工作 名词短语
16 find a job 找工作 find + 名词
17 at work 在工作 介词短语
18 work as 担任；以……身份工作 work as + 职业
19 be good at 擅长 be good at + 动名词
20 do well in 在……方面做得好 do well in + 名词
21 be filled with 充满 be filled with + 名词
22 a sense of achievement 成就感 名词短语
23 bit by bit 一点一点地 固定短语
24 remind sb. of sth. 使某人想起某事 remind of 结构
25 make sure 确保 make sure + 从句
26 be considered 被认为是 被动语态
27 job interview 求职面试 名词短语
28 prepare for an interview 为面试做准备 prepare for + 名词
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
achieve v. achievement (n.) 成就
challenge n. challenging (adj.) 有挑战性的
excite v. excited (adj.) / exciting (adj.) 兴奋的 / 令人兴奋的
sweat n. sweaty (adj.) 出汗的
drop n./v. dropping (现在分词) 滴落
consider v. consideration (n.) 考虑
regret v. regretful (adj.) / regretfully (adv.) 后悔的 / 后悔地
bright adj. brightly (adv.) / brightness (n.) 明亮地 / 明亮
shine v. shining (adj.) / shiny (adj.) 闪亮的 / 光亮的
organize v. organization (n.) / organized (adj.) 组织 / 有条理的
interview v./n. interviewer (n.) / interviewee (n.) 面试官 / 被面试者
三、短文填空
Passage 1【基础篇】A Career Talk
话题：职业讲座　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last Friday, our school held a career talk. We invited a successful engineer 1 (name) Mr. Zhang to share his experience. He told us about his dream job when he was young.
“When I was a student, I 2 (dream) of becoming a scientist. I worked hard and studied every day. I wanted 3 (find) a job that I truly loved,” he said.
He also talked about the importance of professional 4 (skill). “You need to learn skills and prepare 5 your future career. Don't be afraid 6 (face) challenges. Every challenge is a chance to grow.”
He advised us to make a plan 7 the future. “Think about what you are good 8 and what you enjoy doing. Then, work hard to achieve your goals.”
The talk was very 9 (inspire). I learned that choosing a career is not just about making money. It’s about finding something that makes you feel 10 (satisfy) and proud. I will remember his words forever.
Passage 2【基础篇】My Dream Job
话题：我的理想工作　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Everyone has a dream job. Some want 1 (be) doctors, some want to be teachers, and some want to be artists. As for me, I hope to be 2 engineer.
Why do I want to be an engineer First, I am good 3 math and science. These subjects are important for engineers. Second, I enjoy 4 (solve) problems. Engineers use their skills to make the world a better place.
To achieve my dream, I know I need 5 (work) hard. I study hard at school and learn new skills. I also read books about famous engineers. Their 6 (story) inspire me a lot.
My parents support my dream. They always say, “Follow your heart and never 7 (give) up.” Their encouragement makes me more confident.
I believe that 8 I keep working hard, my dream will come true one day. I want to use my ability 9 (help) others and make a difference in the world. That is the true 10 (mean) of a dream job.
Passage 3【提高篇】A Spiderman's Story
话题：蜘蛛人的故事　难度：★★☆☆☆
I am Robert. It’s my last day at work as a “spiderman”. The past 30 years 1 (be) full of both challenges and joys. All my days up high in the air will 2 (keep) in my memory.
I still remember my first summer as a “spiderman”. It was a very hot day. I was wet all over, with 3 (drop) of sweat falling in my eyes. When I opened them, a kind woman gave me a piece of juicy watermelon. That was the 4 (sweet) watermelon of my life.
I'm reminded of some other friends I met through the glass. There was a newborn baby. I watched her grow bit 5 bit. She was always excited when I appeared outside her window. Later, she drew a picture of me and showed it to me. When I saw it, I was 6 (fill) with happiness.
Not all people consider window cleaning a good job, but I’ll never regret it. It gave me a 7 (sense) of achievement. The city shines 8 (bright) because of us, and the job will make us shine, too.
Window cleaning is not considered a dream job by many, but to me, it is 9 (meaning). It taught me that every job has its value. 10 you do, do it with your heart.
Passage 4【提高篇】Preparing for the Future
话题：为未来做准备　难度：★★★☆☆
Choosing a career is one of the most important 1 (decide) in life. It can shape our future and determine our happiness. So how can we make a wise choice
First, we need to know 2 (us) well. What are our strengths and weaknesses What are we interested in What are we good at These questions can help us find a career that 3 (suit) us.
Second, we should learn as much as possible about different 4 (career). We can read books, search online, or talk to people who work in different fields. We can also attend career talks 5 (organize) by our school.
Third, we should develop the skills 6 (need) for our chosen career. This may mean studying hard at school, taking extra courses, or gaining experience through part-time jobs. Remember, success comes to those 7 are prepared.
Fourth, we should be 8 (real) about our expectations. Not everyone can become a CEO or a famous artist. But that doesn’t mean we can't be successful. Success means different things to different people.
Finally, we should never stop learning. The world is changing 9 (rapid), and new careers are appearing all the time. By staying curious and open-minded, we can adapt to these changes and find our place in the world.
Remember, the most important thing is 10 (choose) a career that makes you happy. After all, we spend most of our lives at work. So find something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.
Passage 5【补充篇】A Job Interview
话题：求职面试　难度：★★☆☆☆
Last month, I went for my first job 1 (interview). I was very nervous because I had never been interviewed before. I wanted to get a part-time job at a bookstore.
The 2 (interview) was a friendly woman in her forties. She asked me many questions. “Why do you want to work here ” she asked.
“I love reading,” I answered. “Books have always been an important part of my life. I want to share my love for reading 3 others.”
She also asked about my 4 (responsible) at school and my hobbies. I told her that I was the monitor of my class. I also said that I enjoyed 5 (organize) activities for my classmates.
After the interview, she said, “You seem to be a responsible and 6 (enthusiasm) young person. We will call you next week.”
A week later, I received a call. I got the job! I was 7 (extreme) happy. My parents were proud 8 me. They said, “This is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills.”
From this experience, I learned that 9 (prepare) is the key to a successful interview. I also learned that being honest and showing your 10 (enthusiastic) can make a good impression. I will remember these lessons for my future career.
Unit 2 Growing pains and gains
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 growing pains and gains 成长的苦与乐 名词短语
2 grow up 长大；成长 grow up
3 teenage problems 青少年问题 teenage + 名词
4 study stress 学习压力 名词短语
5 exam pressure 考试压力 名词短语
6 peer pressure 同伴压力 peer + 名词
7 worry about 担心；担忧 worry about
8 be upset about 对……感到沮丧 be upset about
9 be angry with 生某人的气 be angry with
10 be nervous about 对……感到紧张 be nervous about
11 calm down 冷静下来 calm down
12 communicate with 与……沟通 communicate with
13 understand each other 互相理解 understand + 宾语
14 show respect to 尊敬某人 show respect to
15 support each other 互相支持 support + 宾语
16 encourage sb. to do 鼓励某人做某事 encourage + 不定式
17 share sth. with sb. 与某人分享某物 share with 结构
18 express one’s feelings 表达情感 express + 名词
19 learn a lesson 吸取教训 learn a lesson
20 be proud of 为……感到骄傲 be proud of
21 make progress 取得进步 make progress
22 at the same time 同时 固定短语
23 out of breath 上气不接下气 固定短语
24 promise to do 许诺做某事 promise + 不定式
25 keep one's promise 守信 keep + 名词
26 pick up 捡起；接某人 动词短语
27 turn down 拒绝 turn down
28 in the end 最终 固定短语
29 be left out 被冷落 be left out
30 connect with 与……有同感 connect with
31 take one’s mind off 使某人不再去想 take off 结构
32 deal with 处理；应对 deal with
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
grow v. grew (过去式) / grown (过去分词) 成长
upset adj. upsetting (adj.) 令人心烦的
communicate v. communication (n.) 交流
understand v. understood (过去式/过去分词) 理解
encourage v. encouragement (n.) / encouraging (adj.) 鼓励 / 鼓舞人心的
express v. expression (n.) 表达
proud adj. pride (n.) 骄傲
progress n. progressive (adj.) 进步的
fail v. failure (n.) 失败
disappoint v. disappointed (adj.) / disappointing (adj.) 失望的 / 令人失望的
三、短文填空
Passage 6【基础篇】Growing Pains
话题：成长的烦恼　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Growing up is not always easy. Many teenagers face different kinds of 1 (problem) in their daily lives.
One common problem is study 2 (press). We have to take many exams and get good grades. Sometimes we feel very 3 (stress) about our studies. We worry about falling behind our classmates.
Another problem is communicating with parents. Sometimes our parents don't understand 4 (we). They may have different ideas about our future. This can lead to 5 (argue) and disagreements.
Peer pressure is also a big challenge. We want to fit in with our friends, 6 sometimes we have to do things we don’t really want to do. We may feel 7 (leave) out if we don't follow the crowd.
However, these problems are not impossible to solve. We can talk to our parents or teachers about our worries. They can give us good 8 (advise). We can also share our feelings with close friends. Sometimes, just 9 (talk) about our problems can make us feel better.
Remember, everyone goes through growing pains. They are a normal part of life. The important thing is to learn how to 10 (deal) with them and keep moving forward.
Passage 7【基础篇】A Lesson from Failure
话题：从失败中吸取教训　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last term, I tried out for the school basketball team. I 1 (dream) of becoming a team member since I was a child. I practiced hard every day.
But when the results came out, I 2 (fail) to make the team. The coach said I was not tall enough. I was very 3 (disappoint). I felt like a failure.
For a few days, I was upset and didn't want to talk to 4 (someone). I thought my dream was broken. But then my father talked to me.
“Failure is not the end,” he said. “It’s just a part of 5 (grow) up. Every successful person has failed many times. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep trying.”
His words encouraged me a lot. I realized that I shouldn't give up just because of one 6 (fail). I decided to work on my skills. I practiced shooting and dribbling every day. I also joined a local basketball club 7 (improve) my game.
This year, I tried out again. This time, I 8 (make) the team! I was so proud of myself.
I learned a valuable lesson from this experience. Failure is not something to be afraid 9 . It is an opportunity to grow and become 10 (strong). As long as we keep trying, we will eventually succeed.
Passage 8【提高篇】Communication with Parents
话题：与父母的沟通　难度：★★☆☆☆
Communication between teenagers and parents can be difficult. Sometimes we feel that our parents don't understand us. We may have 1 (disagree) about many things, such as study, friends, or hobbies.
I used to have a similar problem with my mom. She always wanted me to study all the time. She didn’t allow me 2 (hang) out with my friends on weekends. I felt like I was in a cage. I was angry with her and often 3 (shout) back.
One day, my mom sat down with me and said, “Let's have a real conversation. I want to understand how you feel.” At first, I was 4 (nervous). But then I started to open up. I told her about my dreams, my fears, and my 5 (expect). I also listened to her worries about my future.
That conversation changed everything. I 6 (real) that my mom was not trying to control me. She just wanted what was best for me. And she understood that I needed some freedom to grow.
Now, we communicate much 7 (good). We still have disagreements sometimes, but we always talk them through. I’ve learned that 8 (honest) and respect are the keys to good communication.
If you are having trouble communicating with your parents, try to start a conversation. 9 (find) a quiet time and place. Listen to their point of view, and share yours. Remember, they love you and want the best for you. With patience and understanding, you can bridge the gap and build a 10 (strong) relationship.
Passage 9【提高篇】A Deal is a Deal
话题：一诺千金　难度：★★★☆☆
It was 10:27 pm. The clock 1 (read) the time loudly. I was sitting on the sofa, waiting for my daughter Lily to come home. She had promised to be back by 10 pm.
When she finally walked in, I was 2 (anger). “Do you know what time it is You’re half an hour late!” I shouted.
“I'm sorry, Dad,” she said, out of 3 (breathe). “I was just talking with my friends after the movie.”
“A deal is a deal,” I said 4 (firm). “You made a promise, and you broke it. Now, no phone for a week.”
Lily’s face turned pale. She looked 5 if she wanted to say something, but she didn't. She just went to her room quietly.
For the next few days, Lily was very quiet. She didn’t talk to me much. I started to feel bad. Maybe I had been too 6 (strict). I decided to talk to her.
That night, I knocked on her door. “Can we talk ” I asked.
She nodded. I sat down on her bed and said, “I'm sorry for being cross with you. I was just worried about your 7 (safe). Next time, please call me if you’re going to be late.”
Tears came to her eyes. “I'm sorry too, Dad. I should have kept my promise.”
We hugged. From that day on, Lily always called me if she was going to be late. And I learned that 8 (punish) is important, but so is forgiveness.
Looking back, I realize that growing up is not just a journey for children. It’s a journey for parents, 9 . We all make mistakes. But if we communicate openly and 10 (honest), we can grow together.
Passage 10【补充篇】Dealing with Exam Pressure
话题：应对考试压力　难度：★★★☆☆
Exam pressure is a common problem among teenagers. As the mid-term exams 1 (approach), many students feel anxious and stressed. They worry about their grades and their 2 (future).
I used to suffer from exam pressure too. Every time before an exam, I would stay up late 3 (review) my notes. I couldn’t sleep well because I kept thinking about the exam. My parents noticed my 4 (anxious) and talked to me.
“You have studied hard,” my mother said. “Trust 5 (you). You are well-prepared.”
“Getting a good grade is important,” my father added, “but it's not the only thing. Your health and happiness are more important.”
Their words helped me 6 (calm) down. I realized that I had been putting too much 7 (press) on myself. I started to change my study habits. I made a study plan and followed it. I also made sure to get enough sleep and exercise.
When the exam day came, I felt much 8 (calm) than before. I did my best and didn’t worry too much about the result. In the end, I did 9 (good) than I expected.
From this experience, I learned that exam pressure is normal, but we shouldn't let it control us. The key is to be well-prepared and to stay 10 (confidence). And remember, one exam does not define who you are.
Unit 3 What makes a great team
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 a great team 优秀的团队 名词短语
2 team member 团队成员 team + member
3 team leader 团队领导者 team + leader
4 cooperate with 与……合作 cooperate with
5 communicate with 与……交流 communicate with
6 trust each other 互相信任 trust + 宾语
7 respect each other 互相尊重 respect + 宾语
8 support each other 互相支持 support + 宾语
9 share ideas 分享想法 share + 名词
10 make an effort 努力 make an effort
11 be responsible for 对……负责 be responsible for
12 take responsibility 承担责任 take responsibility
13 set a goal 设定目标 set a goal
14 achieve success 取得成功 achieve + 名词
15 the key to success 成功的关键 the key to + 名词
16 develop skills 培养技能 develop + 名词
17 unite as a team 团结成一个团队 unite as
18 encourage each other 互相鼓励 encourage + 宾语
19 face a challenge 面对挑战 face + 名词
20 solve problems 解决问题 solve + 名词
21 improve teamwork 改善团队合作 improve + 名词
22 give out roles 分配角色 give out
23 take responsibility for 为……承担责任 take responsibility for
24 in times of disagreement 在意见不合的时候 in times of
25 make every effort 尽一切努力 make every effort
26 resolve conflict 解决冲突 resolve + 名词
27 reach a compromise 达成妥协 reach + 名词
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
cooperate v. cooperation (n.) / cooperative (adj.) 合作 / 合作的
lead v. leader (n.) / leadership (n.) 领导者 / 领导才能
responsible adj. responsibility (n.) 责任
achieve v. achievement (n.) 成就
succeed v. success (n.) / successful (adj.) 成功 / 成功的
unite v. unity (n.) 团结
encourage v. encouragement (n.) 鼓励
motivate v. motivation (n.) 激励
freeze v. froze (过去式) / frozen (过去分词) 僵住 / 冻结的
silent adj. silence (n.) / silently (adv.) 沉默 / 沉默地
resolve v. resolution (n.) 解决
compromise v./n. compromising (adj.) 妥协
三、短文填空
Passage 11【基础篇】What Makes a Great Team
话题：优秀团队的特质　难度：★☆☆☆☆
What makes a great team Is it having the best players Or is it something 1 (much) important
A great team is not just about individual skills. It's about how team members work 2 (together). Here are some key qualities of a great team.
First, good 3 (communicate) is essential. Team members should be able to share their ideas openly and listen to others. They should not be afraid to ask questions or give 4 (suggest).
Second, trust and respect are very important. Team members need to trust each other and respect each other’s opinions. 5 trust, a team cannot work well together.
Third, a great team needs a good leader. The leader should be responsible and fair. He or she should be able to 6 (motivation) the team and help everyone do their best.
Fourth, team members should support each other. When someone is 7 (have) difficulty, others should offer help. When the team succeeds, everyone shares the joy.
Finally, a great team learns from its 8 (fail). No team is perfect. Mistakes will happen. But a great team uses these mistakes as opportunities 9 (grow) and improve.
Remember, there is no “I” in “TEAM”. When we work together and support each other, we can achieve 10 (great) things than we ever could alone.
Passage 12【基础篇】Teamwork in Action
话题：团队合作实践　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last month, our class 1 (organize) a group project. We were divided into several teams. Each team had to create a presentation about environmental 2 (protect).
I was in a team with four other classmates. At first, we had different ideas about what 3 (do). Some wanted to focus on air pollution, while others wanted to talk about water pollution. We had a 4 (discuss) and finally decided to cover both topics.
Then we divided the work. Li Ming was responsible 5 collecting information. Wang Fang was in charge of making the slides. Zhang Wei and I worked on the speech. Our team leader, Chen Hua, made sure everything was on track.
We had some 6 (difficult) along the way. Zhang Wei was sick for two days, so we had to adjust our plan. But we didn't give up. We supported each other and worked extra hard to catch up.
On the day of the presentation, we were nervous but 7 (excite). We took turns speaking and showed our slides. Our classmates listened carefully and asked good questions.
In the end, our team won the first prize! We were so proud of 8 (we). This experience taught me that teamwork is not just about working together. It’s about trusting each other, 9 (communication) openly, and never giving up. When everyone 10 (make) an effort, amazing things can happen.
Passage 13【提高篇】The Camping Trip
话题：露营之旅　难度：★★☆☆☆
Amy went camping with her friends and their guide, Mr. Henry. They were excited about the trip. But soon, they faced some 1 (challenge).
The first task was giving out the 2 (role). Everyone wanted to be the leader. They argued for a long time. Amy suggested that they take turns being the leader. Everyone agreed. Amy was the leader on the first day.
But a problem 3 (appear) during the very first task. They needed to set up the tent, but no one knew how to do it. Amy froze. She didn’t know what to say. Her 4 (silent) made the others angry.
“Why aren't you giving us directions ” asked Lisa, a team member.
“I... I don’t know how to set up the tent,” Amy admitted.
The team was disappointed. But instead of blaming her, they decided to work together. They looked at the instructions and figured it out 5 (step) by step. By the end of the day, the tent was up.
That night, they sat around the campfire. Mr. Henry said, “A good leader doesn’t have to know everything. A good leader knows how to listen and how 6 (bring) out the best in others. Today, you learned that sometimes the best leader is not one person, but the whole team.”
The team members looked at each other and smiled. They realized that 7 (make) a great team is not about who is the leader. It's about how everyone works together. They made every 8 (effort) through the cold and dark.
From that day on, they didn’t worry about who was the leader. They just focused on 9 (help) each other and getting the job done. They learned that unity is strength. When everyone contributes, the team becomes 10 (strong) than the sum of its parts.
Passage 14【提高篇】The Drama Team
话题：戏剧团队　难度：★★★☆☆
Our school decided to put on a play, Snow White. Our English teacher, Ms. Li, 1 (choose) me to be the director. I was very excited at first. But soon, I realized that being a director was not easy.
The first problem was giving out the 2 (role). Everyone wanted to play the princess. They argued and argued. Some even got angry and said they would quit the play. I didn't know what to do. My silence made the situation worse.
Finally, I went to Ms. Li for help. “What 3 I do ” I asked.
She smiled and said, “A good leader listens to everyone’s ideas. Try to find out what each person is good at. Then, you can assign roles 4 (base) on their strengths.”
I followed her advice. I talked to each team member 5 (individual). I learned that Lisa had a beautiful singing voice. Tom was very funny and good at making people laugh. Mary was very responsible and organized.
I assigned the role of the princess to Lisa. Tom got the role of the funny dwarf. Mary became the stage manager. Everyone was happy with their roles. They felt 6 (value) and respected.
The rehearsal went smoothly. Whenever there was a problem, we discussed it together and found a 7 (solve). We supported each other and encouraged each other. In the end, our play was a great success.
I learned a valuable lesson from this experience. A good leader doesn't need to have all the answers. What 8 (make) a good leader is the ability to listen, to understand, and to bring out the best in others. And what makes a great team is not just individual talent, but the willingness to work together, to respect each other, and to share both the 9 (responsible) and the joy.
If conflicts arise in a team, we should try to 10 (resolution) them through open communication. Sometimes we need to reach a compromise so that everyone feels heard and valued.
Passage 15【补充篇】Resolving Team Conflicts
话题：解决团队冲突　难度：★★★☆☆
Conflicts are unavoidable in any team. When people with different 1 (person) and opinions work together, disagreements are bound to happen. The key is not to avoid conflicts but to resolve them in a 2 (construct) way.
Last semester, our team had a serious conflict. Two members, Tom and Jerry, had completely different ideas about our project. Tom wanted to focus on 3 (collect) data, while Jerry wanted to do interviews. They argued 4 (heat) and refused to speak to each other.
As the team leader, I knew I had to do something. I called a team meeting and asked everyone to 5 (calm) down. Then, I asked Tom and Jerry to explain their ideas without 6 (interrupt) each other.
After listening to both sides, I suggested that we combine the two ideas. We could collect data first and then use the data to guide our interviews. Everyone agreed that this was a good 7 (compromise).
From this experience, I learned that conflicts are not necessarily bad. 8 they are handled properly, they can lead to better solutions. The most important thing is to listen to each other with an open mind and to respect different 9 (view).
Remember, a team that knows how to resolve conflicts is 10 (strong) than one that never faces any disagreement at all.
综合检测
Passage 16【综合篇】Finding Your Path
话题：找到自己的路（Unit 1 + Unit 2）　难度：★★★☆☆
Life is a journey full of choices. The choices we make today will shape our 1 (tomorrow). This is true for both our careers and our personal growth.
When I was young, I had no idea what I wanted to be. My parents wanted me to become a doctor. My teachers thought I should be a teacher. 2 I had my own dreams. I wanted to be an artist.
For a long time, I was 3 (confuse). I didn’t know whose advice to follow. I felt a lot of 4 (press) from my family and my school. I was afraid of making the wrong choice.
Then one day, my grandfather talked to me. He said, “Life is too short 5 (live) someone else's dream. Find what you love and do it with all your heart. Don’t be afraid 6 failure. Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success.”
His words 7 (encourage) me a lot. I decided to follow my heart. I started taking art classes after school. I practiced every day. Sometimes I felt tired and wanted to give up. But I remembered my grandfather’s words and kept going.
Now, I am a successful artist. I don't regret my choice, even though it wasn’t easy. I have learned that the path to success is never straight. There will be 8 (pain) and gains along the way. But if you believe in yourself and never give up, you will eventually find your way.
So to all the young people who are struggling with their 9 (choose), remember this: It's your life. It’s your future. Listen to advice, but make your own decisions. And no matter what you choose, give it your 10 (good) effort. That's the only way to truly succeed.
Passage 17【综合篇】Learning to Lead
话题：学习领导（Unit 1 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Last semester, I was chosen as the 1 (lead) of our school’s project team. I was excited but also nervous. I had never led a team before. I didn’t know if I had the 2 (able) to do it well.
Our project was to create a presentation about career choices for younger students. We had to research different 3 (career), interview professionals, and put together an engaging presentation.
At first, I tried to do everything myself. I thought that as the leader, I should have all the answers. But soon, I became 4 (tire) and stressed. The work was too much for one person.
Then my teacher gave me some 5 (advise). “A good leader doesn’t do everything,” she said. “A good leader knows how to 6 (delegation) tasks and trust team members.”
I realized that I had been doing it wrong. I called a team meeting. We discussed the project together. Everyone 7 (share) their ideas. We divided the tasks according to each person's strengths and interests.
Working as a team made a huge 8 (different). We finished the project on time, and it was much better than anything I could have done alone. The younger students loved our presentation. Many of them said it helped them start thinking about their future careers.
From this experience, I learned that being a leader is not about being the 9 (smart) person in the room. It’s about bringing out the best in others. It's about 10 (communicate) openly, trusting your team, and working together towards a common goal. A leader is only as good as their team. And a great team is built on trust, respect, and cooperation.
Passage 18【综合篇】Overcoming Peer Pressure
话题：克服同伴压力（Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Peer pressure is a common problem among 1 (teenage). It can be hard to say no when your friends want you to do something you don’t want to do. But learning to stand up for yourself is an important part of 2 (grow) up.
I remember a time when I faced peer pressure. My friends wanted me to skip class with them. They said it would be fun and that everyone was doing it. I felt 3 (tear) between wanting to fit in and knowing that skipping class was wrong.
For a moment, I almost said yes. But then I thought about my goals and my 4 (responsible). I knew that if I skipped class, I would fall behind in my studies. I would also disappoint my parents and teachers.
So I took a deep breath and said, “No, I’m not going to skip class. You shouldn't either.”
My friends were surprised. Some of them got 5 (anger) and said I was no fun. But I stood my ground. Later, I learned that some of them regretted skipping class because they missed important lessons.
That experience taught me an important 6 (lesson). It’s okay to be different. It's okay to say no. Real friends will 7 (respect) your decision. And if they don’t, they might not be true friends.
Being part of a team doesn't mean you have to do everything the group does. A great team is made up of 8 (individual) who respect each other’s choices. They support each other to make 9 (better) decisions, not bad ones.
So if you ever face peer pressure, remember that you have the strength to say no. You don't have to follow the crowd. Be true to yourself, and you will find friends who respect you for 10 (who) you are.
Passage 19【综合篇】The Key to Success
话题：成功的关键（Unit 1 + Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
What is the key to success Is it talent Is it hard work Is it luck The answer may be different for 1 (difference) people. But after reading many success stories, I have found some common qualities.
First, successful people have a clear 2 (goal). They know what they want to achieve. They make a plan and work towards it every day. They don’t let 3 (fail) stop them. Instead, they learn from their mistakes and keep going.
Second, successful people are not afraid 4 (take) risks. They understand that you can't achieve great things if you always stay in your 5 (comfort) zone. They are willing to try new things, even if it means failing sometimes.
Third, successful people know how to work with others. They understand that no one 6 (succeed) alone. They build strong teams based on trust, respect, and cooperation. They support others and are supported 7 return.
Fourth, successful people are 8 (continuous) learning. They read books, attend seminars, and learn from people who are more experienced than them. They understand that learning is a lifelong journey.
Finally, successful people stay true to themselves. They don’t try to be someone they're not. They follow their 9 (heart) and pursue their passions. They understand that true success is not about money or fame. It’s about finding 10 (mean) and happiness in what you do.
So if you want to be successful, start by setting a goal. Then work hard, take risks, build a team, keep learning, and stay true to yourself. Success may not come overnight, but with persistence and effort, it will come.
Passage 20【综合篇】Growing Through Challenges
话题：在挑战中成长（Unit 1 + Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Life is full of challenges. Whether it's choosing a career, dealing with growing pains, or working in a team, we all face difficulties. The important thing is how we 1 (response) to them.
When I was in middle school, I was very shy. I was afraid 2 (speak) in public. This made it hard for me to work in teams or express my ideas. I often felt 3 (leave) out.
But I decided to change. I joined the debate club. At first, I was very nervous. My voice would shake when I stood up to speak. But I kept 4 (practice). I learned how to organize my thoughts and speak 5 (clear).
Now, I am the leader of my debate team. I have learned that challenges are not obstacles; they are opportunities 6 (grow). Every time I face a difficult situation, I remind myself that I have overcome challenges before and I can do it again.
I have also learned the importance of 7 (support). Whether it’s from family, friends, or teammates, having people who believe in you makes a huge difference. They encourage you when you feel like giving up. They celebrate with you when you 8 (success).
So to anyone who is struggling with challenges right now, remember this: You are stronger than you think. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Keep learning, keep growing, and never give up. Your challenges today will become your 9 (strong) tomorrow. And the skills you learn along the way—teamwork, communication, resilience—will help you not only in your career but in every aspect of 10 (you) life.八年级英语外研版（下册）期中学案
短文填空·高频词块与习题演练
短文篇目
篇目 单元 话题 语法项目 难度
P1 Unit 1 职业讲座 一般现在时：描述事实、职业规划 情态动词（need to / have to）：表达必要性 ★☆☆☆☆
P2 我的理想工作 ★☆☆☆☆
P3 蜘蛛人的故事 ★★☆☆☆
P4 为未来做准备 ★★★☆☆
P5 求职面试 ★★☆☆☆
P6 Unit 2 成长的烦恼 现在完成时：since引导的时间状语从句 一般过去时：讲述成长经历 ★☆☆☆☆
P7 从失败中吸取教训 ★☆☆☆☆
P8 与父母的沟通 ★★☆☆☆
P9 一诺千金 ★★★☆☆
P10 应对考试压力 ★★★☆☆
P11 Unit 3 优秀团队的特质 情态动词（should / ought to）：表达建议、义务 条件状语从句：if引导的条件句 ★☆☆☆☆
P12 团队合作实践 ★☆☆☆☆
P13 露营之旅 ★★☆☆☆
P14 戏剧团队 ★★★☆☆
P15 解决团队冲突 ★★★☆☆
P16 综合 找到自己的路 ★★★☆☆
P17 综合 学习领导 ★★★☆☆
P18 综合 克服同伴压力 ★★★☆☆
P19 综合 成功的关键 ★★★☆☆
P20 综合 在挑战中成长 ★★★☆☆
Unit 1 Career talks
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 career talk 职业畅谈；职业讲座 名词短语
2 talk about careers 谈论职业 talk about + 名词
3 dream job 理想的工作 dream + 名词
4 choose a career 选择职业 choose + 名词
5 the ability to do sth. 做某事的能力 ability + 不定式
6 professional skills 专业技能 形容词+名词
7 learn skills 学习技能 learn + 名词
8 plan for the future 规划未来 plan for + 名词
9 prepare for a career 为职业做准备 prepare for + 名词
10 dream of doing sth. 梦想做某事 dream of + 动名词
11 hope to be 希望成为 hope + 不定式
12 want to be 想要成为 want + 不定式
13 work hard 努力工作/学习 work + 副词
14 study hard 努力学习 study + 副词
15 a part-time job 兼职工作 名词短语
16 find a job 找工作 find + 名词
17 at work 在工作 介词短语
18 work as 担任；以……身份工作 work as + 职业
19 be good at 擅长 be good at + 动名词
20 do well in 在……方面做得好 do well in + 名词
21 be filled with 充满 be filled with + 名词
22 a sense of achievement 成就感 名词短语
23 bit by bit 一点一点地 固定短语
24 remind sb. of sth. 使某人想起某事 remind of 结构
25 make sure 确保 make sure + 从句
26 be considered 被认为是 被动语态
27 job interview 求职面试 名词短语
28 prepare for an interview 为面试做准备 prepare for + 名词
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
achieve v. achievement (n.) 成就
challenge n. challenging (adj.) 有挑战性的
excite v. excited (adj.) / exciting (adj.) 兴奋的 / 令人兴奋的
sweat n. sweaty (adj.) 出汗的
drop n./v. dropping (现在分词) 滴落
consider v. consideration (n.) 考虑
regret v. regretful (adj.) / regretfully (adv.) 后悔的 / 后悔地
bright adj. brightly (adv.) / brightness (n.) 明亮地 / 明亮
shine v. shining (adj.) / shiny (adj.) 闪亮的 / 光亮的
organize v. organization (n.) / organized (adj.) 组织 / 有条理的
interview v./n. interviewer (n.) / interviewee (n.) 面试官 / 被面试者
三、短文填空
Passage 1【基础篇】A Career Talk
话题：职业讲座　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last Friday, our school held a career talk. We invited a successful engineer 1 (name) Mr. Zhang to share his experience. He told us about his dream job when he was young.
“When I was a student, I 2 (dream) of becoming a scientist. I worked hard and studied every day. I wanted 3 (find) a job that I truly loved,” he said.
He also talked about the importance of professional 4 (skill). “You need to learn skills and prepare 5 your future career. Don't be afraid 6 (face) challenges. Every challenge is a chance to grow.”
He advised us to make a plan 7 the future. “Think about what you are good 8 and what you enjoy doing. Then, work hard to achieve your goals.”
The talk was very 9 (inspire). I learned that choosing a career is not just about making money. It’s about finding something that makes you feel 10 (satisfy) and proud. I will remember his words forever.
答案与解析：
named —— 过去分词作定语，意为“名叫”。
dreamed / dreamt —— 一般过去时，描述过去的梦想。
to find —— want to do sth.意为“想要做某事”。
skills —— professional skills意为“专业技能”。
for —— prepare for意为“为……做准备”。
to face —— be afraid to do意为“害怕做某事”。
for —— plan for the future意为“规划未来”。
at —— be good at意为“擅长”。
inspiring —— 修饰事物，意为“鼓舞人心的”。
satisfied —— feel satisfied意为“感到满意”。
Passage 2【基础篇】My Dream Job
话题：我的理想工作　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Everyone has a dream job. Some want 1 (be) doctors, some want to be teachers, and some want to be artists. As for me, I hope to be 2 engineer.
Why do I want to be an engineer First, I am good 3 math and science. These subjects are important for engineers. Second, I enjoy 4 (solve) problems. Engineers use their skills to make the world a better place.
To achieve my dream, I know I need 5 (work) hard. I study hard at school and learn new skills. I also read books about famous engineers. Their 6 (story) inspire me a lot.
My parents support my dream. They always say, “Follow your heart and never 7 (give) up.” Their encouragement makes me more confident.
I believe that 8 I keep working hard, my dream will come true one day. I want to use my ability 9 (help) others and make a difference in the world. That is the true 10 (mean) of a dream job.
答案与解析：
to be —— want to be意为“想要成为”。
an —— engineer以元音音素开头，用an。
at —— be good at意为“擅长”。
solving —— enjoy doing意为“喜欢做某事”。
to work —— need to do意为“需要做某事”。
stories —— 可数名词复数。
give —— never give up意为“永不放弃”。
if —— if引导条件状语从句。
to help —— use sth. to do意为“用某物做某事”。
meaning —— the true meaning意为“真正的意义”。
Passage 3【提高篇】A Spiderman's Story
话题：蜘蛛人的故事　难度：★★☆☆☆
I am Robert. It’s my last day at work as a “spiderman”. The past 30 years 1 (be) full of both challenges and joys. All my days up high in the air will 2 (keep) in my memory.
I still remember my first summer as a “spiderman”. It was a very hot day. I was wet all over, with 3 (drop) of sweat falling in my eyes. When I opened them, a kind woman gave me a piece of juicy watermelon. That was the 4 (sweet) watermelon of my life.
I'm reminded of some other friends I met through the glass. There was a newborn baby. I watched her grow bit 5 bit. She was always excited when I appeared outside her window. Later, she drew a picture of me and showed it to me. When I saw it, I was 6 (fill) with happiness.
Not all people consider window cleaning a good job, but I’ll never regret it. It gave me a 7 (sense) of achievement. The city shines 8 (bright) because of us, and the job will make us shine, too.
Window cleaning is not considered a dream job by many, but to me, it is 9 (meaning). It taught me that every job has its value. 10 you do, do it with your heart.
答案与解析：
have been —— the past 30 years为现在完成时标志，主语为复数。
be kept —— 被动语态，will be kept意为“将被珍藏”。
drops —— drops of sweat意为“汗珠”。
sweetest —— 最高级，意为“最甜的”。
by —— bit by bit意为“一点一点地”。
filled —— be filled with意为“充满”。
sense —— a sense of achievement意为“成就感”。
brighter —— shines brighter意为“照耀得更亮”。
meaningful —— 形容词作表语，意为“有意义的”。
Whatever —— Whatever you do意为“无论你做什么”，首字母大写。
Passage 4【提高篇】Preparing for the Future
话题：为未来做准备　难度：★★★☆☆
Choosing a career is one of the most important 1 (decide) in life. It can shape our future and determine our happiness. So how can we make a wise choice
First, we need to know 2 (us) well. What are our strengths and weaknesses What are we interested in What are we good at These questions can help us find a career that 3 (suit) us.
Second, we should learn as much as possible about different 4 (career). We can read books, search online, or talk to people who work in different fields. We can also attend career talks 5 (organize) by our school.
Third, we should develop the skills 6 (need) for our chosen career. This may mean studying hard at school, taking extra courses, or gaining experience through part-time jobs. Remember, success comes to those 7 are prepared.
Fourth, we should be 8 (real) about our expectations. Not everyone can become a CEO or a famous artist. But that doesn’t mean we can't be successful. Success means different things to different people.
Finally, we should never stop learning. The world is changing 9 (rapid), and new careers are appearing all the time. By staying curious and open-minded, we can adapt to these changes and find our place in the world.
Remember, the most important thing is 10 (choose) a career that makes you happy. After all, we spend most of our lives at work. So find something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.
答案与解析：
decisions —— one of the + 最高级 + 可数名词复数。
ourselves —— know ourselves意为“了解我们自己”。
suits —— 一般现在时，主语a career为单数。
careers —— different careers意为“不同的职业”。
organized —— 过去分词作定语，意为“组织的”。
needed —— 过去分词作定语，意为“需要的”。
who —— those who are prepared意为“那些有准备的人”。
realistic —— be realistic意为“现实一点”。
rapidly —— 副词修饰动词changing。
to choose —— 不定式作表语。
Passage 5【补充篇】A Job Interview
话题：求职面试　难度：★★☆☆☆
Last month, I went for my first job 1 (interview). I was very nervous because I had never been interviewed before. I wanted to get a part-time job at a bookstore.
The 2 (interview) was a friendly woman in her forties. She asked me many questions. “Why do you want to work here ” she asked.
“I love reading,” I answered. “Books have always been an important part of my life. I want to share my love for reading 3 others.”
She also asked about my 4 (responsible) at school and my hobbies. I told her that I was the monitor of my class. I also said that I enjoyed 5 (organize) activities for my classmates.
After the interview, she said, “You seem to be a responsible and 6 (enthusiasm) young person. We will call you next week.”
A week later, I received a call. I got the job! I was 7 (extreme) happy. My parents were proud 8 me. They said, “This is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills.”
From this experience, I learned that 9 (prepare) is the key to a successful interview. I also learned that being honest and showing your 10 (enthusiastic) can make a good impression. I will remember these lessons for my future career.
答案与解析：
interview —— job interview意为“求职面试”。
interviewer —— interviewer意为“面试官”。
with —— share with意为“与……分享”。
responsibilities —— my responsibilities意为“我的职责”。
organizing —— enjoy doing意为“喜欢做某事”。
enthusiastic —— 形容词作表语，意为“热情的”。
extremely —— 副词修饰形容词happy。
of —— be proud of意为“为……自豪”。
preparation —— 名词作主语，意为“准备”。
enthusiasm —— 名词作宾语，意为“热情”。
Unit 2 Growing pains and gains
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 growing pains and gains 成长的苦与乐 名词短语
2 grow up 长大；成长 grow up
3 teenage problems 青少年问题 teenage + 名词
4 study stress 学习压力 名词短语
5 exam pressure 考试压力 名词短语
6 peer pressure 同伴压力 peer + 名词
7 worry about 担心；担忧 worry about
8 be upset about 对……感到沮丧 be upset about
9 be angry with 生某人的气 be angry with
10 be nervous about 对……感到紧张 be nervous about
11 calm down 冷静下来 calm down
12 communicate with 与……沟通 communicate with
13 understand each other 互相理解 understand + 宾语
14 show respect to 尊敬某人 show respect to
15 support each other 互相支持 support + 宾语
16 encourage sb. to do 鼓励某人做某事 encourage + 不定式
17 share sth. with sb. 与某人分享某物 share with 结构
18 express one’s feelings 表达情感 express + 名词
19 learn a lesson 吸取教训 learn a lesson
20 be proud of 为……感到骄傲 be proud of
21 make progress 取得进步 make progress
22 at the same time 同时 固定短语
23 out of breath 上气不接下气 固定短语
24 promise to do 许诺做某事 promise + 不定式
25 keep one's promise 守信 keep + 名词
26 pick up 捡起；接某人 动词短语
27 turn down 拒绝 turn down
28 in the end 最终 固定短语
29 be left out 被冷落 be left out
30 connect with 与……有同感 connect with
31 take one’s mind off 使某人不再去想 take off 结构
32 deal with 处理；应对 deal with
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
grow v. grew (过去式) / grown (过去分词) 成长
upset adj. upsetting (adj.) 令人心烦的
communicate v. communication (n.) 交流
understand v. understood (过去式/过去分词) 理解
encourage v. encouragement (n.) / encouraging (adj.) 鼓励 / 鼓舞人心的
express v. expression (n.) 表达
proud adj. pride (n.) 骄傲
progress n. progressive (adj.) 进步的
fail v. failure (n.) 失败
disappoint v. disappointed (adj.) / disappointing (adj.) 失望的 / 令人失望的
三、短文填空
Passage 6【基础篇】Growing Pains
话题：成长的烦恼　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Growing up is not always easy. Many teenagers face different kinds of 1 (problem) in their daily lives.
One common problem is study 2 (press). We have to take many exams and get good grades. Sometimes we feel very 3 (stress) about our studies. We worry about falling behind our classmates.
Another problem is communicating with parents. Sometimes our parents don't understand 4 (we). They may have different ideas about our future. This can lead to 5 (argue) and disagreements.
Peer pressure is also a big challenge. We want to fit in with our friends, 6 sometimes we have to do things we don’t really want to do. We may feel 7 (leave) out if we don't follow the crowd.
However, these problems are not impossible to solve. We can talk to our parents or teachers about our worries. They can give us good 8 (advise). We can also share our feelings with close friends. Sometimes, just 9 (talk) about our problems can make us feel better.
Remember, everyone goes through growing pains. They are a normal part of life. The important thing is to learn how to 10 (deal) with them and keep moving forward.
答案与解析：
problems —— different kinds of后接可数名词复数。
pressure —— study pressure意为“学习压力”。
stressed —— feel stressed意为“感到有压力的”。
us —— understand后接宾格us。
arguments —— lead to arguments意为“导致争吵”。
but —— 表示转折。
left —— feel left out意为“感到被冷落”。
advice —— 不可数名词。
talking —— 动名词作主语。
deal —— deal with意为“处理；应对”。
Passage 7【基础篇】A Lesson from Failure
话题：从失败中吸取教训　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last term, I tried out for the school basketball team. I 1 (dream) of becoming a team member since I was a child. I practiced hard every day.
But when the results came out, I 2 (fail) to make the team. The coach said I was not tall enough. I was very 3 (disappoint). I felt like a failure.
For a few days, I was upset and didn't want to talk to 4 (someone). I thought my dream was broken. But then my father talked to me.
“Failure is not the end,” he said. “It’s just a part of 5 (grow) up. Every successful person has failed many times. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep trying.”
His words encouraged me a lot. I realized that I shouldn't give up just because of one 6 (fail). I decided to work on my skills. I practiced shooting and dribbling every day. I also joined a local basketball club 7 (improve) my game.
This year, I tried out again. This time, I 8 (make) the team! I was so proud of myself.
I learned a valuable lesson from this experience. Failure is not something to be afraid 9 . It is an opportunity to grow and become 10 (strong). As long as we keep trying, we will eventually succeed.
答案与解析：
have dreamed / have dreamt —— since I was a child为现在完成时标志。
failed —— 一般过去时，fail to do意为“未能做某事”。
disappointed —— 修饰人，意为“感到失望的”。
anyone —— 否定句中用anyone。
growing —— a part of growing up意为“成长的一部分”。
failure —— one failure意为“一次失败”。
to improve —— 不定式表目的。
made —— 一般过去时。
of —— be afraid of意为“害怕”。
stronger —— become stronger意为“变得更强”。
Passage 8【提高篇】Communication with Parents
话题：与父母的沟通　难度：★★☆☆☆
Communication between teenagers and parents can be difficult. Sometimes we feel that our parents don't understand us. We may have 1 (disagree) about many things, such as study, friends, or hobbies.
I used to have a similar problem with my mom. She always wanted me to study all the time. She didn’t allow me 2 (hang) out with my friends on weekends. I felt like I was in a cage. I was angry with her and often 3 (shout) back.
One day, my mom sat down with me and said, “Let's have a real conversation. I want to understand how you feel.” At first, I was 4 (nervous). But then I started to open up. I told her about my dreams, my fears, and my 5 (expect). I also listened to her worries about my future.
That conversation changed everything. I 6 (real) that my mom was not trying to control me. She just wanted what was best for me. And she understood that I needed some freedom to grow.
Now, we communicate much 7 (good). We still have disagreements sometimes, but we always talk them through. I’ve learned that 8 (honest) and respect are the keys to good communication.
If you are having trouble communicating with your parents, try to start a conversation. 9 (find) a quiet time and place. Listen to their point of view, and share yours. Remember, they love you and want the best for you. With patience and understanding, you can bridge the gap and build a 10 (strong) relationship.
答案与解析：
disagreements —— have disagreements意为“有分歧”。
to hang —— allow sb. to do意为“允许某人做某事”。
shouted —— 一般过去时。
nervous —— 形容词作表语。
expectations —— my fears and my expectations意为“我的恐惧和期望”。
realized / realised —— 一般过去时。
better —— much better意为“好得多”。
honesty —— 名词作主语。
Find —— 祈使句，首字母大写。
stronger —— a stronger relationship意为“更牢固的关系”。
Passage 9【提高篇】A Deal is a Deal
话题：一诺千金　难度：★★★☆☆
It was 10:27 pm. The clock 1 (read) the time loudly. I was sitting on the sofa, waiting for my daughter Lily to come home. She had promised to be back by 10 pm.
When she finally walked in, I was 2 (anger). “Do you know what time it is You’re half an hour late!” I shouted.
“I'm sorry, Dad,” she said, out of 3 (breathe). “I was just talking with my friends after the movie.”
“A deal is a deal,” I said 4 (firm). “You made a promise, and you broke it. Now, no phone for a week.”
Lily’s face turned pale. She looked 5 if she wanted to say something, but she didn't. She just went to her room quietly.
For the next few days, Lily was very quiet. She didn’t talk to me much. I started to feel bad. Maybe I had been too 6 (strict). I decided to talk to her.
That night, I knocked on her door. “Can we talk ” I asked.
She nodded. I sat down on her bed and said, “I'm sorry for being cross with you. I was just worried about your 7 (safe). Next time, please call me if you’re going to be late.”
Tears came to her eyes. “I'm sorry too, Dad. I should have kept my promise.”
We hugged. From that day on, Lily always called me if she was going to be late. And I learned that 8 (punish) is important, but so is forgiveness.
Looking back, I realize that growing up is not just a journey for children. It’s a journey for parents, 9 . We all make mistakes. But if we communicate openly and 10 (honest), we can grow together.
答案与解析：
read —— 一般过去时，read的过去式仍为read。
angry —— was angry意为“生气了”。
breath —— out of breath意为“上气不接下气”。
firmly —— 副词修饰动词said。
as —— as if意为“好像”。
strict —— too strict意为“太严格了”。
safety —— your safety意为“你的安全”。
punishment —— 名词作主语。
too —— 也，用于肯定句末尾。
honestly —— 副词修饰动词communicate。
Passage 10【补充篇】Dealing with Exam Pressure
话题：应对考试压力　难度：★★★☆☆
Exam pressure is a common problem among teenagers. As the mid-term exams 1 (approach), many students feel anxious and stressed. They worry about their grades and their 2 (future).
I used to suffer from exam pressure too. Every time before an exam, I would stay up late 3 (review) my notes. I couldn’t sleep well because I kept thinking about the exam. My parents noticed my 4 (anxious) and talked to me.
“You have studied hard,” my mother said. “Trust 5 (you). You are well-prepared.”
“Getting a good grade is important,” my father added, “but it's not the only thing. Your health and happiness are more important.”
Their words helped me 6 (calm) down. I realized that I had been putting too much 7 (press) on myself. I started to change my study habits. I made a study plan and followed it. I also made sure to get enough sleep and exercise.
When the exam day came, I felt much 8 (calm) than before. I did my best and didn’t worry too much about the result. In the end, I did 9 (good) than I expected.
From this experience, I learned that exam pressure is normal, but we shouldn't let it control us. The key is to be well-prepared and to stay 10 (confidence). And remember, one exam does not define who you are.
答案与解析：
approach —— as the exams approach意为“随着考试临近”。
future —— their future意为“他们的未来”。
reviewing —— stay up late doing意为“熬夜做某事”。
anxiety —— noticed my anxiety意为“注意到我的焦虑”。
yourself —— trust yourself意为“相信自己”。
calm —— help sb. calm down意为“帮助某人冷静下来”。
pressure —— putting too much pressure on myself意为“给自己太大压力”。
calmer —— much calmer意为“冷静得多”。
better —— did better than expected意为“比预期做得更好”。
confident —— stay confident意为“保持自信”。
Unit 3 What makes a great team
一、核心短语
序号 英文短语 中文释义 考查点
1 a great team 优秀的团队 名词短语
2 team member 团队成员 team + member
3 team leader 团队领导者 team + leader
4 cooperate with 与……合作 cooperate with
5 communicate with 与……交流 communicate with
6 trust each other 互相信任 trust + 宾语
7 respect each other 互相尊重 respect + 宾语
8 support each other 互相支持 support + 宾语
9 share ideas 分享想法 share + 名词
10 make an effort 努力 make an effort
11 be responsible for 对……负责 be responsible for
12 take responsibility 承担责任 take responsibility
13 set a goal 设定目标 set a goal
14 achieve success 取得成功 achieve + 名词
15 the key to success 成功的关键 the key to + 名词
16 develop skills 培养技能 develop + 名词
17 unite as a team 团结成一个团队 unite as
18 encourage each other 互相鼓励 encourage + 宾语
19 face a challenge 面对挑战 face + 名词
20 solve problems 解决问题 solve + 名词
21 improve teamwork 改善团队合作 improve + 名词
22 give out roles 分配角色 give out
23 take responsibility for 为……承担责任 take responsibility for
24 in times of disagreement 在意见不合的时候 in times of
25 make every effort 尽一切努力 make every effort
26 resolve conflict 解决冲突 resolve + 名词
27 reach a compromise 达成妥协 reach + 名词
二、词形变化
原形 词性 变化形式 中文
cooperate v. cooperation (n.) / cooperative (adj.) 合作 / 合作的
lead v. leader (n.) / leadership (n.) 领导者 / 领导才能
responsible adj. responsibility (n.) 责任
achieve v. achievement (n.) 成就
succeed v. success (n.) / successful (adj.) 成功 / 成功的
unite v. unity (n.) 团结
encourage v. encouragement (n.) 鼓励
motivate v. motivation (n.) 激励
freeze v. froze (过去式) / frozen (过去分词) 僵住 / 冻结的
silent adj. silence (n.) / silently (adv.) 沉默 / 沉默地
resolve v. resolution (n.) 解决
compromise v./n. compromising (adj.) 妥协
三、短文填空
Passage 11【基础篇】What Makes a Great Team
话题：优秀团队的特质　难度：★☆☆☆☆
What makes a great team Is it having the best players Or is it something 1 (much) important
A great team is not just about individual skills. It's about how team members work 2 (together). Here are some key qualities of a great team.
First, good 3 (communicate) is essential. Team members should be able to share their ideas openly and listen to others. They should not be afraid to ask questions or give 4 (suggest).
Second, trust and respect are very important. Team members need to trust each other and respect each other’s opinions. 5 trust, a team cannot work well together.
Third, a great team needs a good leader. The leader should be responsible and fair. He or she should be able to 6 (motivation) the team and help everyone do their best.
Fourth, team members should support each other. When someone is 7 (have) difficulty, others should offer help. When the team succeeds, everyone shares the joy.
Finally, a great team learns from its 8 (fail). No team is perfect. Mistakes will happen. But a great team uses these mistakes as opportunities 9 (grow) and improve.
Remember, there is no “I” in “TEAM”. When we work together and support each other, we can achieve 10 (great) things than we ever could alone.
答案与解析：
more —— something more important意为“更重要的事情”。
together —— work together意为“一起工作”。
communication —— 名词作主语。
suggestions —— give suggestions意为“提建议”。
Without —— without trust意为“没有信任”。
motivate —— be able to do意为“能够做某事”，motivate为动词。
having —— is having difficulty意为“遇到困难”。
failures —— learn from failures意为“从失败中学习”。
to grow —— opportunities to do意为“做某事的机会”。
greater —— greater things意为“更伟大的事情”。
Passage 12【基础篇】Teamwork in Action
话题：团队合作实践　难度：★☆☆☆☆
Last month, our class 1 (organize) a group project. We were divided into several teams. Each team had to create a presentation about environmental 2 (protect).
I was in a team with four other classmates. At first, we had different ideas about what 3 (do). Some wanted to focus on air pollution, while others wanted to talk about water pollution. We had a 4 (discuss) and finally decided to cover both topics.
Then we divided the work. Li Ming was responsible 5 collecting information. Wang Fang was in charge of making the slides. Zhang Wei and I worked on the speech. Our team leader, Chen Hua, made sure everything was on track.
We had some 6 (difficult) along the way. Zhang Wei was sick for two days, so we had to adjust our plan. But we didn't give up. We supported each other and worked extra hard to catch up.
On the day of the presentation, we were nervous but 7 (excite). We took turns speaking and showed our slides. Our classmates listened carefully and asked good questions.
In the end, our team won the first prize! We were so proud of 8 (we). This experience taught me that teamwork is not just about working together. It’s about trusting each other, 9 (communication) openly, and never giving up. When everyone 10 (make) an effort, amazing things can happen.
答案与解析：
organized —— last month为一般过去时标志。
protection —— environmental protection意为“环境保护”。
to do —— what to do意为“做什么”。
discussion —— had a discussion意为“进行了讨论”。
for —— be responsible for意为“对……负责”。
difficulties —— had some difficulties意为“遇到一些困难”。
excited —— 修饰人，意为“感到兴奋的”。
ourselves —— be proud of ourselves意为“为自己感到骄傲”。
communicating —— 与trusting并列，动名词形式。
makes —— 一般现在时，主语everyone为单数。
Passage 13【提高篇】The Camping Trip
话题：露营之旅　难度：★★☆☆☆
Amy went camping with her friends and their guide, Mr. Henry. They were excited about the trip. But soon, they faced some 1 (challenge).
The first task was giving out the 2 (role). Everyone wanted to be the leader. They argued for a long time. Amy suggested that they take turns being the leader. Everyone agreed. Amy was the leader on the first day.
But a problem 3 (appear) during the very first task. They needed to set up the tent, but no one knew how to do it. Amy froze. She didn’t know what to say. Her 4 (silent) made the others angry.
“Why aren't you giving us directions ” asked Lisa, a team member.
“I... I don’t know how to set up the tent,” Amy admitted.
The team was disappointed. But instead of blaming her, they decided to work together. They looked at the instructions and figured it out 5 (step) by step. By the end of the day, the tent was up.
That night, they sat around the campfire. Mr. Henry said, “A good leader doesn’t have to know everything. A good leader knows how to listen and how 6 (bring) out the best in others. Today, you learned that sometimes the best leader is not one person, but the whole team.”
The team members looked at each other and smiled. They realized that 7 (make) a great team is not about who is the leader. It's about how everyone works together. They made every 8 (effort) through the cold and dark.
From that day on, they didn’t worry about who was the leader. They just focused on 9 (help) each other and getting the job done. They learned that unity is strength. When everyone contributes, the team becomes 10 (strong) than the sum of its parts.
答案与解析：
challenges —— faced some challenges意为“面临一些挑战”。
roles —— giving out the roles意为“分配角色”。
appeared —— 一般过去时。
silence —— 名词作主语。
step —— step by step意为“一步一步地”。
to bring —— how to bring out意为“如何激发出”。
making —— 动名词短语作主语。
effort —— make every effort意为“尽一切努力”。
helping —— focus on doing意为“专注于做某事”。
stronger —— 比较级，意为“更强”。
Passage 14【提高篇】The Drama Team
话题：戏剧团队　难度：★★★☆☆
Our school decided to put on a play, Snow White. Our English teacher, Ms. Li, 1 (choose) me to be the director. I was very excited at first. But soon, I realized that being a director was not easy.
The first problem was giving out the 2 (role). Everyone wanted to play the princess. They argued and argued. Some even got angry and said they would quit the play. I didn't know what to do. My silence made the situation worse.
Finally, I went to Ms. Li for help. “What 3 I do ” I asked.
She smiled and said, “A good leader listens to everyone’s ideas. Try to find out what each person is good at. Then, you can assign roles 4 (base) on their strengths.”
I followed her advice. I talked to each team member 5 (individual). I learned that Lisa had a beautiful singing voice. Tom was very funny and good at making people laugh. Mary was very responsible and organized.
I assigned the role of the princess to Lisa. Tom got the role of the funny dwarf. Mary became the stage manager. Everyone was happy with their roles. They felt 6 (value) and respected.
The rehearsal went smoothly. Whenever there was a problem, we discussed it together and found a 7 (solve). We supported each other and encouraged each other. In the end, our play was a great success.
I learned a valuable lesson from this experience. A good leader doesn't need to have all the answers. What 8 (make) a good leader is the ability to listen, to understand, and to bring out the best in others. And what makes a great team is not just individual talent, but the willingness to work together, to respect each other, and to share both the 9 (responsible) and the joy.
If conflicts arise in a team, we should try to 10 (resolution) them through open communication. Sometimes we need to reach a compromise so that everyone feels heard and valued.
答案与解析：
chose —— 一般过去时，choose的过去式为chose。
roles —— giving out the roles意为“分配角色”。
should —— what should I do意为“我该怎么办”。
based —— based on意为“基于”。
individually —— 副词修饰动词talked。
valued —— felt valued意为“感到被重视”。
solution —— find a solution意为“找到解决办法”。
makes —— 主语What makes a good leader为从句，谓语用单数。
responsibility —— share both the responsibility and the joy意为“分享责任和快乐”。
resolve —— try to resolve them意为“努力解决它们”。
Passage 15【补充篇】Resolving Team Conflicts
话题：解决团队冲突　难度：★★★☆☆
Conflicts are unavoidable in any team. When people with different 1 (person) and opinions work together, disagreements are bound to happen. The key is not to avoid conflicts but to resolve them in a 2 (construct) way.
Last semester, our team had a serious conflict. Two members, Tom and Jerry, had completely different ideas about our project. Tom wanted to focus on 3 (collect) data, while Jerry wanted to do interviews. They argued 4 (heat) and refused to speak to each other.
As the team leader, I knew I had to do something. I called a team meeting and asked everyone to 5 (calm) down. Then, I asked Tom and Jerry to explain their ideas without 6 (interrupt) each other.
After listening to both sides, I suggested that we combine the two ideas. We could collect data first and then use the data to guide our interviews. Everyone agreed that this was a good 7 (compromise).
From this experience, I learned that conflicts are not necessarily bad. 8 they are handled properly, they can lead to better solutions. The most important thing is to listen to each other with an open mind and to respect different 9 (view).
Remember, a team that knows how to resolve conflicts is 10 (strong) than one that never faces any disagreement at all.
答案与解析：
personalities —— different personalities意为“不同的性格”。
constructive —— in a constructive way意为“以建设性的方式”。
collecting —— focus on doing意为“专注于做某事”。
heatedly —— 副词修饰动词argued。
calm —— calm down意为“冷静下来”。
interrupting —— without为介词，后接动名词。
compromise —— a good compromise意为“一个好的妥协”。
If —— if引导条件状语从句。
viewpoints —— different viewpoints意为“不同的观点”。
stronger —— 比较级，意为“更强”。
综合检测
Passage 16【综合篇】Finding Your Path
话题：找到自己的路（Unit 1 + Unit 2）　难度：★★★☆☆
Life is a journey full of choices. The choices we make today will shape our 1 (tomorrow). This is true for both our careers and our personal growth.
When I was young, I had no idea what I wanted to be. My parents wanted me to become a doctor. My teachers thought I should be a teacher. 2 I had my own dreams. I wanted to be an artist.
For a long time, I was 3 (confuse). I didn’t know whose advice to follow. I felt a lot of 4 (press) from my family and my school. I was afraid of making the wrong choice.
Then one day, my grandfather talked to me. He said, “Life is too short 5 (live) someone else's dream. Find what you love and do it with all your heart. Don’t be afraid 6 failure. Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success.”
His words 7 (encourage) me a lot. I decided to follow my heart. I started taking art classes after school. I practiced every day. Sometimes I felt tired and wanted to give up. But I remembered my grandfather’s words and kept going.
Now, I am a successful artist. I don't regret my choice, even though it wasn’t easy. I have learned that the path to success is never straight. There will be 8 (pain) and gains along the way. But if you believe in yourself and never give up, you will eventually find your way.
So to all the young people who are struggling with their 9 (choose), remember this: It's your life. It’s your future. Listen to advice, but make your own decisions. And no matter what you choose, give it your 10 (good) effort. That's the only way to truly succeed.
答案与解析：
tomorrow —— shape our tomorrow意为“塑造我们的明天”。
But —— 表示转折。
confused —— 形容词作表语，意为“困惑的”。
pressure —— a lot of pressure意为“很多压力”。
to live —— too short to live意为“太短而不能过”。
of —— be afraid of意为“害怕”。
encouraged —— 一般过去时。
pains —— pains and gains意为“苦与乐”。
choices —— their choices意为“他们的选择”。
best —— give it your best effort意为“尽你最大的努力”。
Passage 17【综合篇】Learning to Lead
话题：学习领导（Unit 1 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Last semester, I was chosen as the 1 (lead) of our school’s project team. I was excited but also nervous. I had never led a team before. I didn’t know if I had the 2 (able) to do it well.
Our project was to create a presentation about career choices for younger students. We had to research different 3 (career), interview professionals, and put together an engaging presentation.
At first, I tried to do everything myself. I thought that as the leader, I should have all the answers. But soon, I became 4 (tire) and stressed. The work was too much for one person.
Then my teacher gave me some 5 (advise). “A good leader doesn’t do everything,” she said. “A good leader knows how to 6 (delegation) tasks and trust team members.”
I realized that I had been doing it wrong. I called a team meeting. We discussed the project together. Everyone 7 (share) their ideas. We divided the tasks according to each person's strengths and interests.
Working as a team made a huge 8 (different). We finished the project on time, and it was much better than anything I could have done alone. The younger students loved our presentation. Many of them said it helped them start thinking about their future careers.
From this experience, I learned that being a leader is not about being the 9 (smart) person in the room. It’s about bringing out the best in others. It's about 10 (communicate) openly, trusting your team, and working together towards a common goal. A leader is only as good as their team. And a great team is built on trust, respect, and cooperation.
答案与解析：
leader —— chosen as the leader意为“被选为领导者”。
ability —— have the ability to do意为“有能力做某事”。
careers —— different careers意为“不同的职业”。
tired —— became tired意为“变得疲惫”。
advice —— 不可数名词。
delegate —— how to delegate tasks意为“如何委派任务”。
shared —— 一般过去时。
difference —— make a difference意为“产生影响”。
smartest —— the smartest person意为“最聪明的人”。
communicating —— 动名词作表语。
Passage 18【综合篇】Overcoming Peer Pressure
话题：克服同伴压力（Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Peer pressure is a common problem among 1 (teenage). It can be hard to say no when your friends want you to do something you don’t want to do. But learning to stand up for yourself is an important part of 2 (grow) up.
I remember a time when I faced peer pressure. My friends wanted me to skip class with them. They said it would be fun and that everyone was doing it. I felt 3 (tear) between wanting to fit in and knowing that skipping class was wrong.
For a moment, I almost said yes. But then I thought about my goals and my 4 (responsible). I knew that if I skipped class, I would fall behind in my studies. I would also disappoint my parents and teachers.
So I took a deep breath and said, “No, I’m not going to skip class. You shouldn't either.”
My friends were surprised. Some of them got 5 (anger) and said I was no fun. But I stood my ground. Later, I learned that some of them regretted skipping class because they missed important lessons.
That experience taught me an important 6 (lesson). It’s okay to be different. It's okay to say no. Real friends will 7 (respect) your decision. And if they don’t, they might not be true friends.
Being part of a team doesn't mean you have to do everything the group does. A great team is made up of 8 (individual) who respect each other’s choices. They support each other to make 9 (better) decisions, not bad ones.
So if you ever face peer pressure, remember that you have the strength to say no. You don't have to follow the crowd. Be true to yourself, and you will find friends who respect you for 10 (who) you are.
答案与解析：
teenagers —— among teenagers意为“在青少年中”。
growing —— part of growing up意为“成长的一部分”。
torn —— felt torn意为“感到左右为难”。
responsibilities —— my goals and my responsibilities意为“我的目标和我的责任”。
angry —— got angry意为“生气了”。
lesson —— learned an important lesson意为“吸取了重要的教训”。
respect —— will respect意为“会尊重”。
individuals —— made up of individuals意为“由个人组成”。
better —— make better decisions意为“做更好的决定”。
who —— for who you are意为“因为你是谁”。
Passage 19【综合篇】The Key to Success
话题：成功的关键（Unit 1 + Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
What is the key to success Is it talent Is it hard work Is it luck The answer may be different for 1 (difference) people. But after reading many success stories, I have found some common qualities.
First, successful people have a clear 2 (goal). They know what they want to achieve. They make a plan and work towards it every day. They don’t let 3 (fail) stop them. Instead, they learn from their mistakes and keep going.
Second, successful people are not afraid 4 (take) risks. They understand that you can't achieve great things if you always stay in your 5 (comfort) zone. They are willing to try new things, even if it means failing sometimes.
Third, successful people know how to work with others. They understand that no one 6 (succeed) alone. They build strong teams based on trust, respect, and cooperation. They support others and are supported 7 return.
Fourth, successful people are 8 (continuous) learning. They read books, attend seminars, and learn from people who are more experienced than them. They understand that learning is a lifelong journey.
Finally, successful people stay true to themselves. They don’t try to be someone they're not. They follow their 9 (heart) and pursue their passions. They understand that true success is not about money or fame. It’s about finding 10 (mean) and happiness in what you do.
So if you want to be successful, start by setting a goal. Then work hard, take risks, build a team, keep learning, and stay true to yourself. Success may not come overnight, but with persistence and effort, it will come.
答案与解析：
different —— be different for意为“对……不同”。
goal —— have a clear goal意为“有明确的目标”。
failures —— let failures stop them意为“让失败阻止他们”。
to take —— be afraid to do意为“害怕做某事”。
comfort —— comfort zone意为“舒适区”。
succeeds —— no one succeeds alone意为“没有人能独自成功”。
in —— in return意为“作为回报”。
continuously —— 副词修饰动词learning。
hearts —— follow their hearts意为“跟随他们的内心”。
meaning —— finding meaning意为“找到意义”。
Passage 20【综合篇】Growing Through Challenges
话题：在挑战中成长（Unit 1 + Unit 2 + Unit 3）　难度：★★★☆☆
Life is full of challenges. Whether it's choosing a career, dealing with growing pains, or working in a team, we all face difficulties. The important thing is how we 1 (response) to them.
When I was in middle school, I was very shy. I was afraid 2 (speak) in public. This made it hard for me to work in teams or express my ideas. I often felt 3 (leave) out.
But I decided to change. I joined the debate club. At first, I was very nervous. My voice would shake when I stood up to speak. But I kept 4 (practice). I learned how to organize my thoughts and speak 5 (clear).
Now, I am the leader of my debate team. I have learned that challenges are not obstacles; they are opportunities 6 (grow). Every time I face a difficult situation, I remind myself that I have overcome challenges before and I can do it again.
I have also learned the importance of 7 (support). Whether it’s from family, friends, or teammates, having people who believe in you makes a huge difference. They encourage you when you feel like giving up. They celebrate with you when you 8 (success).
So to anyone who is struggling with challenges right now, remember this: You are stronger than you think. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Keep learning, keep growing, and never give up. Your challenges today will become your 9 (strong) tomorrow. And the skills you learn along the way—teamwork, communication, resilience—will help you not only in your career but in every aspect of 10 (you) life.
答案与解析：
respond —— how we respond to them意为“我们如何回应它们”。
to speak —— be afraid to do意为“害怕做某事”。
left —— felt left out意为“感到被冷落”。
practicing —— kept practicing意为“继续练习”。
clearly —— 副词修饰动词speak。
to grow —— opportunities to grow意为“成长的机会”。
support —— the importance of support意为“支持的重要性”。
succeed —— when you succeed意为“当你成功时”。
strength —— your strength意为“你的力量/优势”。
your —— every aspect of your life意为“你生活的方方面面”。

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