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Unit 8 Making a Difference
(时间:120分钟　分值:120分)
一、听力理解(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)
A)请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1.What can Linda do in the volunteer club
A.She can wash clothes.
B.She can clean rooms.
C.She can tell stories.
2.Where does Mary want to volunteer
A.In the park.
B.In the hospital.
C.On the beach.
3.When is Emma going to be a volunteer for the city sports games
A.This summer holiday.
B.Next winter holiday.
C.Next summer holiday.
4.Who does the girl want to help as a volunteer
A.School children.
B.Patients.
C.Old people.
5.What did the man mean
A.He disliked taking care of animals.
B.He felt great at the animal shelter.
C.He had no time to do volunteer work.
　　B)请听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
　　请听第1段对话,回答第6、7小题。
6.Where would Mary like to volunteer
A.At a nursing home.
B.In a hospital.
C.At a food bank.
7.What does Mary think of the volunteer activity
A.Interesting. B.Meaningful. C.Boring.
　　请听第2段对话,回答第8、9小题。
8.What does Sophia do at the international center
A.She is a doctor.
B.She is a volunteer.
C.She is a teacher.
9.How does Sophia help others
A.By providing medical aid.
B.By teaching useful communication skills.
C.By giving advice.
　　请听第3段对话,回答第10至第12小题。
10.How often does Kate do volunteer work at the hospital
A.Three times a week.
B.Twice a week.
C.Once a week.
11.Why does the man come to the hospital
A.To see a doctor.
B.To visit his grandma.
C.To offer some help to Kate.
12.Who does Kate need to make lunch for
A.Her grandma.
B.Her little brother.
C.Her little sister.
　　请听第4段对话,回答第13至第15小题。
13.How many volunteers went to the nursing home
A.Two. B.Four. C.Six.
14.How did Peter feel about the activity
A.Happy. B.Moved. C.Sad.
15.What do we know about Jenny
A.She dances very well.
B.She can sing English songs.
C.She isn't good at telling jokes.
　　C)请听下面一段独白,根据独白内容完成下列句子,每个空格不超过3个单词。听独白前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内容。独白读两遍。
16.Cindy joined the volunteer work on March 　　　　　　　　.
17.Cindy got to the nursing home at 9:00 a.m.by 　　　　　　　　.
18.Ms Li, an English teacher,　　　　　　　　 the volunteers well.
19.After doing the cleaning, Cindy took a(n) 　　　　　　　　and talked with the elderly.
20.The elderly shared many 　　　　　　　　about their lives with Cindy.
二、单项填空(本大题共8小题,每小题1分,共8分)
请阅读下面各小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21.After months of hard work, our team finally achieved great 　　　　in the science competition.
A.energy B.success C.trouble D.noise
22.—How long has Frank worked as a volunteer in the city library
—He 　　　　there for three years.
A.volunteers B.volunteered C.has volunteered D.will volunteer
23.—How did your new classmate greet you when you first met her
—She smiled and said hello to me 　　　　.
A.badly B.warmly C.luckily D.possibly
24.My kind neighbor always 　　　　to help me take care of my cat when I'm away.
A.offers B.refuses C.forgets D.stops
25.The movie EVIL UNBOUND has been popular with the public 　　　　it came out.
A.since B.when C.until D.though
26.—Dad, why are we taking so many coats to the community center
—Because we'll donate them to families in 　　　　.
A.time B.need C.fact D.turn
27.—Hi, Tom, why is Lily so popular in your class
—Because she never misses any class activities.She's always the most 　　　　one.
A.famous B.traditional C.beautiful D.active
28.—Mary, what can you do to help with our book sale tomorrow
—I can 　　　　the price lists to students in our school during break time.
A.put away B.take off C.hand out D.give up
三、完形填空(本大题共26小题,每小题1分,共26分)
A)请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Grace is a Grade 9 student.She has always wanted to offer help in her community.One day, she heard about a local volunteer activity at a 　29　 bank.The food bank 　30　 some volunteers to sort (分类) and pack food donations, so she quickly took part in it.
On her first day of volunteering, Grace 　31　 with another volunteer.His name was Andy.They worked well together.They sorted cans and boxes of food quickly.But while they were working, they heard other members talking.The members said the food bank was 　32　 of supplies because of the increasing need.
Grace and Andy 　33　 at once.They tried to think of new ideas to let more people know about the food bank and get more donations.They decided to 　34　 a food donation activity at their school.They asked their classmates and 　35　 to donate food that doesn't go bad easily.
The headmaster 　36　 the activity.Every day, many boxes and bags of donations came.Grace and Andy worked even 　37　.They collected and sorted the donated things one by one.They felt thankful for everyone's support.
After collecting donations for a week, Grace and Andy 　38　 the supplies to the food bank.The members of the food bank were surprised by how much food they brought.Then they said thanks to Grace and Andy for their hard 　39　.
Their work was not easy at all, 　40　 Grace and Andy still felt happy.They not only helped many families in their community but also spread love to others.They learned that 　41　 actions can make a big difference.They felt 　42　 of what they did.
Grace decided to 　43　 volunteering and help more people in the future.
29.A.food B.book C.word D.clothing
30.A.offered B.needed C.stopped D.controlled
31.A.waved B.considered C.worked D.recommended
32.A.full B.afraid C.short D.proud
33.A.gave up B.looked out C.lost heart D.took action
34.A.explain B.organize C.finish D.examine
35.A.teachers B.doctors C.farmers D.drivers
36.A.protected B.imagined C.remembered D.supported
37.A.worse B.higher C.harder D.easier
38.A.threw B.sent C.sold D.waited
39.A.work B.luck C.time D.rule
40.A.since B.unless C.so D.but
41.A.false B.small C.new D.old
42.A.low B.common C.lonely D.proud
43.A.keep B.miss C.avoid D.stop
　　B)请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。每个词限用一次。
active　often　donate　wash　 sick　park
so　tidy　value　cheer　volunteer
Nowadays, more and more students are choosing to be 44.　　　　.For example, they work in parks, hospitals, nursing homes, or do something helpful for the environment.
Frank is a thirteen-year-old student in Grade Eight at a middle school.He helps clean the 45.　　　　 every morning.After seeing the park become clean and 46.　　　　, he feels happy and pleased.On weekends, he usually goes to the Children's Hospital with his friends.He 47.　　　　 some money for the children there.He and his friends always buy gifts for the 48.　　　　 children.They want 49.　　　　 them up.He thinks these children need help and love, 50.　　　　 he is very happy to do this.
During summer vacations, he and his friends 51.　　　　 visit the elderly at the nursing home.They talk with the old people and 52.　　　　 clothes for them.They also exercise with the elderly to help them stay 53.　　　　.The old people are very glad to see them.
Frank is kind and friendly.He finds that being a volunteer has taught him the 54.　　　　 of life.He not only feels great when helping others, but also thinks he is making a difference to the people he helps.
四、阅读理解(本大题共23小题,每小题2分,共46 分)
A)请阅读下面短文,根据短文内容从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sunshine Volunteering Program
Activities you can choose: ●Working as a volunteer at the City Library Service Center. ●Cleaning up the parks. ●Holding a charity sale on the Internet. ●Being a reporter and sending articles about warm-hearted people. ●Visiting and cheering up kids in special schools or hospitals. ●Feeding some homeless animals.
Rules you should follow: You should be dressed in a uniform and wear a red hat. You can't be late for the program. You should listen to the leader's instructions. You should take care of your own things.
Time: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. on Saturday 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. on Sunday 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. on Sunday May 12th–13th, 2026 Age:Over 13 Contact (联系):Zhang Ling Tel:3336-9986 Email:sunshinev@ Place:Sunshine Volunteering Program Center on Gucheng Street
　　These activities can not only help you grow up quickly, but also build up your sense of duty. You can become active by doing volunteer work and learn new skills.
55.What clothes should volunteers wear
A.Uniforms and red hats.
B.White T-shirts and black jeans.
C.School uniforms and yellow hats.
D.White T-shirts and white sports shoes.
56.When does Sunshine Volunteering Program start on Saturday morning
A.At 7:00 a.m. B.At 8:00 a.m.
C.At 9:00 a.m. D.At 10:00 a.m.
57.What's the theme of the passage
A.Health. B.Life in the future.
C.Communication. D.Volunteer activity.
B
Mark is a 66-year-old man from America.He has lived in Beijing for 24 years, so he has become very familiar with the city and has been doing volunteer work all the time.
People often see Mark helping others.He gives directions to tourists, helps the elderly cross the road, and offers his seat to pregnant (怀孕的) women.“I like helping others,” he often says.“This is where I live, where my friends are, and where I call home.”
Mark became interested in Chinese culture when he was a teenager.That's when he read Laozi's famous book, Tao Te Ching.
His first trip to China was in 1992, when he went to Shanghai.Six years later, he visited Beijing for the first time on a business trip.In 2001, Mark and his family moved to Beijing, and since then he has lived and worked here.Now, he can cook delicious dumplings.When he eats out, he usually orders Beijing roast duck and other popular Beijing dishes.
Mark enjoys chatting with local people, especially taxi drivers.“I know the lives of taxi drivers better than most Beijingers,” he says.“Just by looking at their license numbers, I can tell how many years they have worked.They're so knowledgeable (有见识的)—I've learned a lot about Chinese culture from them.”
Mark has no plans to leave Beijing.“Home is where the heart is,” he often says.“In that sense, Beijing is my home.And I will introduce the rich culture of China to more friends.”
58.How long has Mark lived in Beijing
A.For 20 years. B.For 24 years.
C.For 33 years. D.For 66 years.
59.Put the events about Mark into the correct order according to the passage.
a.He read Tao Te Ching and became interested in Chinese culture.
b.He took his first business trip to Beijing.
c.He moved to Beijing with his family.
d.He had his first trip to Shanghai.
A.a-d-b-c B.d-a-b-c C.a-b-c-d D.d-b-c-a
60.Who does Mark especially like chatting with
A.Tourists. B.His family.
C.Taxi drivers. D.His friends.
61.Which of the following can best describe Mark
A.Shy and quiet.
B.Kind and open-minded.
C.Calm and polite.
D.Smart and confident.
62.What does Mark want to do in the future
A.Stop doing volunteer work.
B.Open a Western restaurant in Beijing.
C.Leave Beijing and go back to his country.
D.Introduce Chinese culture to more friends.
C
Cecily Eklund, a 13-year-old girl, has a deep love for her dolls.When she was six, she suffered from a serious brain illness and had to take MRI scans (核磁共振检查).She couldn't bring her favorite doll into the MRI machine because it had metal, which made her feel scared and lonely.
Cecily's mom Cathy is a doll maker.She felt sorry for her daughter and came up with an idea:using MRI-safe materials (材料) to make a special doll.They named the doll “Blessing Baby”, and it stayed with Cecily during the long scans, making her feel better.
To help other sick kids in the same situation, Cecily and her mom kept making such dolls.They donate some to local children's hospitals and won praise (赞美) from the local government.Because many people needed these special dolls, more people joined their team.Later, Cecily decided to do more for kids in need.She started money-raising activities online.So far, she has raised over $86,000 for charity.
Now, Cecily calls herself a brain cancer survivor (幸存者), but doctors still watch her closely as her illness may get worse.Even so, her kindness has helped many kids and encouraged others.A doll seller named Donnie was deeply touched by her story and began giving away dolls to support her.Cecily says, “You don't get poor by giving because you always get something back.”
63.Why did Cecily feel scared and lonely during MRI scans at first
A.Because the scans took a long time.
B.Because she had a serious brain illness.
C.Because she disliked the MRI machine.
D.Because she couldn't bring her favorite doll.
64.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A.The special dolls. B.The sick kids.
C.Cecily and her mom. D.The local hospitals.
65.How did Cecily raise money for charity later
A.By selling dolls online.
B.By doing online money-raising activities.
C.By working in the hospital.
D.By asking her friends for help.
66.What can we know about Donnie
A.He is a brain cancer survivor.
B.He was touched by Cecily's story.
C.He helped Cecily make the special dolls.
D.He has raised a lot of money for Cecily.
67.Which would be the best title for the passage
A.A Girl's Special Dolls for Sick Kids.
B.How to Make MRI-Safe Dolls.
C.Cecily's Fight Against Brain Cancer.
D.Ways to Raise Money for Charity.
D
Being a volunteer is a good way to make our society better.If you don't know what volunteer work you can do, here are some kinds of volunteer activities.
First, you can go to the nursing home.Looking after the elderly is a kind act, and you'll find they are much more experienced than your friends and classmates.
Second, the hospital is a good place to start your volunteer activities.You can look after the patients and make friends with them.In fact, having sick people around you will make you look at situations in a different way, and embrace the beauty and joy of life.
Third, if you can speak English well, you can help those who would like to learn.They can be children, village students, adults, or anyone who wants to learn English.As for the places, it can be an English club or the community service center.
Fourth, if you are an animal lover, you'd better not buy dogs or cats from pet shops.You can adopt (收养) street dogs or cats.If you don't want to keep a pet, you can donate some money or look after the lovely animals in an animal shelter.
There is no act better than lending a hand in helping build a better society.Choose one to do and you will find you can make a great difference.
68.How many kinds of volunteer activities are mentioned in the passage
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
69.What does the underlined word “embrace” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Accept. B.Doubt. C.Prove. D.Refuse.
70.In which part of the magazine could we read the passage
A.Sports News. B.Volunteer World.
C.Amazing Animals. D.Health Life.
71.What's the main purpose of the passage
A.To tell people how to learn English well.
B.To advise people to adopt street animals.
C.To ask people to visit the nursing home.
D.To introduce different volunteer activities.
72.What would be the best structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
　　B)请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。一空一句。
Wen Jin is a 40-year-old man. He is the owner of a musical instrument store in the local area. 73.　　　　 Every Tuesday, he drives to the school to teach the students music and help the members of the school band practice for some shows.
There are eight students in the band. 74.　　　　 Wen Jin likes teaching very much and he thinks it's a relaxing thing to do. 75.　　　　 However, he always tries his best to make his class fun and make the students love music.
In the beginning, it was hard for the students to play music. They needed two or three months to learn to play one song. 76.　　　　 This makes them feel more confident. They think they can do well in other things, too.
77.　　　　 With the help of other kind teachers, the students can join in different activities at school. It is good for the students to develop their hobbies.
A.He doesn't get any money for this.
B.Most of them are left-behind children.
C.All the children are born in rich families.
D.But now, they can learn a song in about two weeks.
E.Wen Jin is not the only volunteer teacher in the school.
F.He can get 5,000 yuan every month for the volunteer work.
G.He is also a volunteer music teacher at Miaoxi Primary School in Hunan.
五、补全对话(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
请阅读下面对话,根据对话内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个填入空白处,使对话通顺、合理,意思完整。一空一句。
(Amy and Bob are talking in the classroom.A=Amy　B=Bob)
A:Hello, Bob! I didn't see you yesterday.Where did you go
B:78.　　　
A:Wow! That sounds good.How did you feel about it
B: I felt kind of tired. 79.　　　
A:How did you help the old people
B:Mm...80.　　　　. For example, we read newspapers to them, cleaned their rooms and talked with them.
A:Oh, you must have had a good time.
B:Yeah, I was very happy.81.　　　
A:Many old people feel lonely.I think it's important to listen to them.
B:You're right.82.　　　
A:I agree with you.We can learn new things and have fun at the same time.
A.He is a volunteer.
B.We did lots of things.
C.Did they tell you stories
D.Helping others is a great thing.
E.I went to the nursing home.
F.But I was glad to be a volunteer.
G.The elderly also told us stories about the past.
六、书面表达(15分)
为响应校园志愿服务号召,丰富同学们的课余生活,学校校刊英语专栏以“Being a Volunteer Is Great”为题向学生征文。请你根据下列提示写一篇短文投稿,分享你通常参加的志愿活动和感悟。
写作要点:
1.What volunteer activities do you usually do
2.What things have you learned from volunteering
3.Why do you encourage others to be volunteers
写作要求:
1.短文应包括所有写作要点,条理清晰,行文连贯,可适当发挥;
2.短文中不能出现真实的人名、校名、地名等信息;
3.短文不少于80词。开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Being a Volunteer Is Great
It's great to be a volunteer._____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【参考答案】
听力部分录音稿
一、听力理解
A)请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1.M:What can you do in the volunteer club, Linda
W:I can tell stories to the elderly.
2.M:We volunteered in the park last month.How about going to the beach this time, Mary
W:It's too far from here.I'd like to volunteer in the hospital.
3.M:What are you going to do this summer holiday, Emma
W:I am going to be a volunteer for the city sports games.
4.M:Where do you want to do the volunteer work
W:I want to go to the primary school nearby.I can help children with their homework there.
5.W:Did you go to the animal shelter for volunteering last Saturday
M:Yes! I fed the dogs and helped clean their cages.I had a great time there.
　　B)请听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
　　请听第1段对话,回答第6、7小题。
W:Hello, Jimmy! I want to work as a volunteer.
M:Where do you want to volunteer, Mary
W:I'm planning to work at a food bank this weekend.
M:What would you like to do there
W:I'd like to clean the floors, pack meal boxes, and help give out food.
M:That's great! We should do what we can to help people in need.
W:You're right.Volunteer work is really meaningful.It must be nice to see them get the food they need.
　　请听第2段对话,回答第8、9小题。
M:I've heard you work as a volunteer, Sophia.
W:Yes, that's true.I work at an international center.
M:What do you do there
W:I help the people who have problems.
M:Do you provide them with some money
W:No, I mostly offer help by giving some advice.
M:Sounds interesting.I guess you can meet different kinds of people every day.
W:That's true.People are sometimes sad and worried.And I always help them out.
　　请听第3段对话,回答第10至第12小题。
M:Hey Kate, what are you doing at the hospital
W:I'm doing volunteer work here. I come here every Sunday. What about you Why are you here
M:Oh, I'm here to visit my grandma.
W:Is there anything wrong with her
M:No, she's totally fine! She volunteers here too.She used to be a nurse, so now she comes to help out on weekends.
W:That's very nice of her! Well, it's already 11:30 a.m.I need to go back home and make lunch for my little sister.See you next Monday!
M:See you!
　　请听第4段对话,回答第13至第15小题。
W:Hello, Peter! What did you do yesterday
M:I took part in a volunteer activity.
W:Where did you go
M:I went to the nursing home with Jenny.
W:Did only the two of you go there
M:No, there were four more volunteers with us.
W:What did you do at the nursing home
M:We cleaned their rooms and washed their clothes.It took us about two hours.
W:Oh, I know you two are good at telling jokes.Did you tell any jokes to the elderly
M:Of course.Jenny also sang an English song for them.
W:How did you feel about this activity
M:I felt really happy to help others.
　　C)请听下面一段独白,根据独白内容完成下列句子,每个空格不超过3个单词。听独白前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内容。独白读两遍。
Hello, everyone, I am Cindy.Let me tell you about my volunteer experience at a nursing home.I joined the volunteer work on March 15th.I got to the nursing home at 9:00 a.m.by bus.When I arrived, some volunteers were already there.Ms Li, an English teacher, also came to offer help.She guided us really well and made sure everyone knew their tasks.
Then I started doing the cleaning.I cleaned the windows carefully and swept the floor.After finishing the work, I took a short break and talked with the elderly.They shared many interesting stories about their lives with me.I felt very happy to see the smiles on their faces!
试题答案
一、听力理解(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)
1~5　CBAAB　6~10　CBBCC　11~15　BCCAB
16.15th/fifteenth　17.bus　18.guided　19.short break　20.interesting stories
二、单项填空(本大题共8小题,每小题1分,共8分)
21~24　BCBA　25~28　ABDC
三、完形填空(本大题共26小题,每小题1分,共26分)
A)29~33　ABCCD　34~38　BADCB　39~43　ADBDA
B)44.volunteers　45.park　46.tidy　47.donates　48.sick
49.to cheer　50.so　51.often　52.wash　53.active　54.value
四、阅读理解(本大题共23小题,每小题2分,共46分)
A)55~57　ABD　58~62　BACBD　63~67　DCBBA　68~72　CABDB
B)73~77　GBADE
五、补全对话(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
78~82　EFBGD
六、书面表达(15分)
One Possible Version:
Being a Volunteer Is Great
It's great to be a volunteer.I usually volunteer at our school library.I help teachers organize books and find useful materials for my classmates.Sometimes, I also join the “Help the Elderly” group, where we chat with old people and help them with daily things.
From volunteering, I've learned the importance of teamwork and kindness.I've made many new friends and become more confident in talking to others.
I encourage you to be a volunteer.It can make you learn a lot and feel proud of helping others.Let's be volunteers and make our school and community better!

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