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Unit 8 Make a Difference
Section A
一、根据句子需要完成下列各小题
1. They planned to pay a ___________ to Jiuzhai Valley National Park but they gave up because there were too many ___________. (visit)
2. Everyone can make a big ___________ to the society by doing small things. (different)
3. The ___________ should be respected by the young because they have contributed a lot to the country. (elder)
4. The fishing lovers in Guizhou have picked up and ___________ lots of waste in Beipan River to make it beautiful again. (sort)
5. The stadium is full of the volunteers from the ___________ which mainly works on the running races. (organize)
6. Nobody knows the ___________ of the bicycle beside the wall, but people are still trying to find out. (own)
7. The ________________ from China ___________ the people in Bangladesh a lot since they reached the country. (donate, help)
8. The ___________ showed his care to the homeless person with the warmest words he could think of. (interview)
9. The ___________ decided ___________ their time to help the old in the nursing home. (volunteer)
10. Since the school started, the headmaster ___________ the students much free time to do what they want to. (offer)
11. I started collecting bottles and ___________ while Dad started cleaning the kitchen. (can)
12. He had been a talented painter in his ______ (young).
13. It is very important to keep an ______ mind because it can help you do things ______. (act)
14. You can share your ______ (think) about the volunteer work in the class meeting. They are so creative.
Come ______ to volunteer here, and you can get much valuable life ______ (experience).
16. His mum ____________ (leave) for a year, so he misses her a lot.
17. Jack's grandparents ____________ (buy) this box since it appeared ten years ago.
18. She ____________ (borrow) the book from the library for 3 months and it is time to return it.
19. Their grandpa ____________ (die) for 5 years and they miss him so much.
二、完形填空
Lifeguards (救生员) in Alabama carried a woman to her beach chair when she was on vacation. Kimberly Waterbury and her 95-year-old mother, Dottie Schneider, 1 in Alabama's beautiful Orange Beach this October for a week-long vacation.
Dottie used a wheelchair because she couldn't 2 in the sand. Her family tried to get her to their beach chairs. At that time, Shane Martin, a lifeguard, 3 that the family needed help.
“I got a feeling of satisfaction after I helped her. I saw the smile on her 4 ,” he said. Shane helped Dottie get into the car and drove her close to her 5 . He carried her the rest of the way and carefully placed her onto the chair, making sure she sat 6 .
“We are thankful to the people in Orange Beach. They give us a special 7 ,” Waterbury told a reporter. “They made my mother feel 8 . She didn't feel like she was a burden (负担) on anybody anymore.”
Although she still wanted to give some money to the lifeguards, they 9 refused it and said, “Sorry, we can't take it.” “We just want to 10 Dottie. What we need is to see her smile.” they said.
( )1. A. travelled B. volunteered C. danced D. sang
( )2. A. shake B. rest C. walk D. hit
( )3. A. agreed B. hoped C. expected D. noticed
( )4. A. mouth B. face C. hand D. leg
( )5. A. owner B. student C. family D. teacher
( )6. A. comfortably B. beautifully C. quickly D. quietly
( )7. A. sign B. matter C. risk D. trip
( )8. A. lonely B. sick C. relaxed D. strong
( )9. A. loudly B. always C. differently D. probably
( )10. A. cheer up B. put off C. take after D. try out
三、阅读理解
①In China, the Lei Feng story is well known. His spirit has been passed down by many people and is now embraced (欣然接受) by people from different cultures.
②Lugazo is a 24-year-old African young man. In 2017, he came to China to study. After arriving at the railway station in Wuhan, he was helpless because he had no idea which way to go, and he couldn't speak any Chinese. A passenger sitting next to him on the train volunteered to take him to the university. The kind man was the first "Lei Feng" he met.
③The experience encouraged Lugazo a lot. Several months later, he joined the university's Volunteer Team and was given a red jacket with Lei Feng's photo on it. The next year, he did voluntary work at the Wuhan Railway Station. "Once, after I helped an old woman, her 5-year-old grandson came up to me and said 'Thank you, Lei Feng!' That really touched me," he said.
④Another of his favourite memories was teaching English to children in a school in Hubei. Many of their parents worked in other cities, so the children lived with their grandparents. The children were quiet and seldom expressed themselves.Lugazo remembers a 10-year-old boy who was always alone in one corner. "I took him to the teachers' office. We played games and became friends." At first, the boy hardly took part in games during class, but after a week, he was taking part just like the others. The change made Lugazo happy.
⑤These days, anyone can be described as a "Lei Feng" if they would like to help others. More and more people like Lugazo give warmth to people in need.
( ) 1. What problem did Lugazo meet when he first arrived in Wuhan
A. He couldn't find his friend.
B. He couldn't find his way to the station.
C. He couldn't speak Chinese to ask for help.
D. He didn't study hard enough in the university.
( ) 2. (代词指代) What does the underlined word "That" in Paragraph 3 refer to
The child's expression of thanks.
B. The act of helping an old woman.
C. The voluntary work at the station.
D. The moment he received the red jacket.
( ) 3. How did the 10-year-old boy change with Lugazo's help
He improved his scores.
B. He started to do voluntary work.
He became more active and outgoing.
D. He kept in touch with his parents often.
( ) 4. (主旨大意) What is the passage mainly about
A. A story about a Chinese boy. B. A volunteer and his experiences.
C. Different ways of helping others. D. The reasons to be a volunteer.
( ) 5. (文章结构) What is the structure of this passage
A. ①/②③④/⑤ B. ①/②③④⑤
C. ①/②③/④/⑤ D. ①②/③/④⑤
四、语法填空
Last November, our school's volunteer club launched a food donation drive to help families in need. Over 200 students joined in the activity, and many teachers offered 1. (they) support too.The club's goal was 2. (collect) non-perishable (不易变质的) food like rice, noodles and canned goods, and donate them to the community centre.
We prepared colourful posters to spread the 3. (important) of sharing. For two weeks, students and their parents brought food to school every day. Some volunteers sorted the food carefully, and others counted the items 4. (patient). By the end of the drive, we had collected over 500 kilograms of food—much more than we expected!
The community centre praised us for our 5. (kind). Since the donation, the centre
6. __(give) the food to 32 families. A volunteer from the centre said, “These students' efforts make a big difference. Many kids now have 7. (health) meals every day.”
This activity taught us that small acts of kindness can bring great joy. We felt 8. (happy) when we saw the smiles of the families we helped. 9. we will continue to organize such activities, because helping others not only makes our community better 10. also helps us grow as people.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5.___________
6.___________ 7.___________ 8.___________ 9.____________ 10.__________
五、信息摘录
It is a great thing to help others. First, you can learn new things. Second, it can also make you feel good.
How can you do it Helping through charities is a good idea. Charities are organizations that help others. September 5 is the International Day of Charity.
You can support charities by giving your time, money or your things.
●Volunteering (give your time to help others without pay)
visiting old people to talk to them or help them
walking dogs at an animal shelter
cleaning up a park
helping some children (helping children learn basic life skills, like how to take care of themselves)
● Fundraising (collect or produce money for a charity to help others)
making cakes or biscuits to sell
doing sponsored (有赞助的) activities (for example, families and friends give you money if you finish a long walk)
● Donating (give your things to a charity to help others)
giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or those in need
giving your old books to a library
Helping others brings joy to those you help and makes your life more colourful. It helps us feel like we are part of a big family. When we take part in this kind of acts, we make our community a nicer place to live in and make the world a little bit better.
So, what can you do to help others
Helping People in Need
1. 2. Feel good about yourself.
Ways Volunteering ( give your time to help others without pay) Visit old people, walk dogs, clean up a park or help children to learn 3.
Fundraising ( 4. money to help others) Make and sell something or do sponsored activities.
Donating ( give things to a charity ) Give old toys or clothes to a charity or 5. to a library.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5.___________
Section B
一、根据句子需要完成下列各小题
1. All the speakers usually start their English speech with “_______________ (lady) and
______________ (gentleman)”.
2. When in danger, the rescue dog_____________ (bark) means the hope of living for the hopeless people.
3. She __________ already __________ (sign) up with the volunteer team to serve for the Olympic games.
4. Before starting to rescue the __________ (miss) people in the mountains, we’d better make full preparations.
5. All students need to learn some __________ (practice) life skills to live a better life.
6. ___________ is what everyone runs after. But not everyone can be ____________. (success)
7. The __________ of your effort is not defined by what others say. Your effort itself is ____________ than people’s words. (value)
8. Unluckily, this mountain climber has already died in an accident. It doesn’t mean our rescue work is _____________ (worth). After all, every life is worth _______________ (save).
9. Their performance showed these ____________ (audience) a beautiful story about helping others.
10. If you are ____________ to try, you ______________ find that helping others brings joy. (will)
11. Before we ___________ it, let's have a _______________ about how to volunteer. (discuss)
12. Our _____________ plan made the project _______________, and we celebrated this great _______________ with the villagers. (success)
13. My family _______________ books two months ago, and this _______________ will help build a small library. (donate)
14. This _______________ book explains complex _______________ ideas in a very simple and clear way. (science)
15. If your friend always _______________ too much, talking to him can make him feel less _______________ and stressed. (worry)
16. With electricity cut off because of the road repairs, the whole building was _______________ dark. (complete)
二、完形填空
On 23 February 2025, a special game took place in Shanghai for autistic (患孤独症的) children, who are sometimes called "children of the stars" in China.
Fifteen families with autistic children in Shanghai 1 a special floor hockey match. Forty volunteers around the world also took part in it. With the help of hockey coaches, the children took an active part in the game. 2 the event was about more than just hockey—it was about creating a space where autistic children felt included and understood.
A 16-year-old volunteer from Shanghai told people her story with a young autistic boy. To her 3 , the boy showed great intellectual abilities and creative ideas. "Spending time with autistic children makes me realize they are smarter than we thought. Sometimes their parents 4 too much. I think these kids have already done an amazing job," she said.
Although none of the international volunteers spoke much Chinese, they communicated with the children 5 . It proves that some things, such as smiles and love, can go 6 languages.
The 7 of this event is quite deep. Volunteers noticed a complete change in the children. They seemed 8 at first, but they became comfortable and happy after playing. What's more, a 23-year-old volunteer from Italy said she was excited to feel like a kid again. "Sometimes we get too 9 in life, but it's important to remember that inside, we're still kids who like to play," she said. Not everyone has a chance to volunteer, but our efforts really matter by 10 more kindness. Just as the saying goes, "The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine."
( )1. A. lived B. landed C. joined D. accepted
( )2. A. So B. Or C. But D. Though
( )3. A. sadness B. disappointment C. benefit D. surprise
( )4. A. worry B. laugh C. argue D. depend
( )5. A. nearly B. hardly C. loudly D. easily
( )6. A. after B. around C. through D. beyond
( )7. A. imagination B. influence C. progress D. possibility
( )8. A. shy B. tired C. angry D. active
( )9. A. careless B. calm C. serious D. scared
( )10. A. selling B. showing C. replying D. recording
三、阅读理解
When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider. I felt completely alone in my small town. But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practise kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and thanks I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness I found in their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic (乐观的), positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practising daily kindness, you become a creator of positive change.
( )1. What was the author's life like when he was 12
A. Boring. B. Peaceful. C. Painful. D. Meaningful.
( )2. How did the volunteer work benefit the author
It made him popular in his town.
B. It helped to shape his dream career.
It helped him find the meaning of life.
D. It helped him understand others' lives better.
( )3. Why did the author choose writing as his job
He was inspired by his teacher.
B. He found he had a talent for writing.
He could pass positive energy to readers.
D. He wanted to share his school experiences.
( )4. What is the main purpose of the writer in writing this passage
To share how kindness changed his life.
B. To tell readers how to write good books.
To complain about his terrible childhood.
D. To explain why volunteer work is important.
( )5. Where is this passage most probably from
A novel story. B. A news report.
C. A science textbook. D. A personal blog or speech.
四、语法填空
Isabella is a very warm-hearted girl. She is always ready to help people in trouble. So far Isabella 1. ______ (study) in college for 2 years. At the same time, she is volunteering 2. ______ (teach) at Heart House in her free time. Heart House is 3. ______ after-school programme for children. It gives some extra education to those children who are not doing 4. ______ (good) in their studies, and tries to change their study habits.
Isabella goes to Heart House to teach the children 5. ______ (two) a week. She also set up a website for Heart House. Because of Isabella's website, every week more than one hundred volunteers spend about four hours 6. ______ the children at Heart House now. "Without Isabella's website, Heart House would have trouble 7. ______ (find) enough volunteers," the programme leader says. "I always have a strong feeling of 8. ______ (successful) when I teach those kids how to study. The best thing is that I can also learn a lot from 9. ______ (they). I won't give up 10. ______ (volunteer) after graduation. I hope to go on teaching kids in need." Isabella says.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5.___________
6.___________ 7.___________ 8.___________ 9.____________ 10.__________五、信息摘录
Have you ever noticed you feel happier after helping someone else Volunteering isn't just great for the people you support; it can also bring you happiness.
Volunteering means that you give your time, energy or skills to help others but don't expect others to give you anything back. There are more than one billion volunteers helping others all over the world, and there are lots of ways you can join them, including raising money for charity, helping in your local community, or even carrying a neighbour's shopping goods home.
According to Susan Albers, a psychologist, volunteering can reduce stress and make you feel better about your life. This is because being kind and doing things for other people activates the reward centre of the brain and releases "feel-good" chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Albers says that volunteering has other benefits too, such as feeling part of a community, making friends and learning skills.
There are lots of ways you can volunteer. Albers recommends finding something that is meaningful to you. If you love sports, for example, you could ask if your club needs help like coaching younger players. If you're interested in protecting the environment, organize a litter pick or beach clean. You could also ask at your local library, community centre or school for volunteering opportunities. Before you start, make sure you check with your parents. What's more, Albers says volunteering is an activity that everyone can do. You don't need to have a lot of skills or spend much time.
Volunteering
What is volunteering It means giving your time, energy or skills to help others without expecting anything in 2. ______.
Why is volunteering good for us It helps us 3. ______ and makes us feel better about our life. It helps us not feel 4. ______ and helps us learn skills.
How can we 1. ______ Find something meaningful to us. Look for volunteering opportunities. Make sure our parents support us.
Everyone can volunteer because It's not 5. ______ for us to have lots of skills or spend much time.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5.___________

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