人教新目标八年级英语下册单元测试卷：Unit2

My name is Sam. I joined a club called Passing Help last month. Now let me tell you why I joined it.

One evening this May, on my way home my old car broke　 down(出故障). It was 25 miles from my home. I wanted to get a ride(搭便车), but there was no car. It was also hard to take a taxi. I decided to take a bus home. I went to a bus stop nearby.

After a while, a bus came, but it did not go to my town. The bus driver was a young woman. She was kind and she told me which bus I should take. I waited there for about thirty minutes, but no bus came. At last a car came to me and a woman came out of the car. She was just the bus driver.

“When I reached the bus station, I got to know that the bus to your town couldn't come, so I returned here. I just can't leave you here，” she said. “Get in my car and I will take you back to your home.”

“It is a long way，” I said.

“Come on, sir，” she said, “let's go.”

On the way she told me a story. A few days ago, there wasn't gas(汽油) in her car. An old man drove her up to a gas station and then back to her car.

When we got to my home, I wanted to give her some money to thank her, but she didn't accept. “I only want to help others and do something nice for somebody. Pass it along，” she said.

1.What happened to Sam one evening this May?

A. He lost his way.　　 B. His car broke　 down.

C. He was hurt in an accident.　　 D. He couldn't reach the gas station.

2.Sam didn't think of going home ______ that evening.

A. by train　　 B. by bus　　 C. by car　　 D. by taxi

3.From the passage, we know that the young woman was ________．

A. a club boss　　 B. a taxi driver

C. a bus driver　　 D. a gas station worker

4.The young woman wanted Sam to ________．

A. give her some money　　 B. get on her bus

C. take her to her house　　 D. help others just as she did

5.The best title(题目) of the passage is ________．

A. A Kind Old Man　　 B. Getting a Ride

C. Passing Help　　 D. A Broken Car

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

As a volunteer teacher, I traveled a long way to a small village school in Longzhou, Guangxi. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school, and the children there. However, my_heart_sank when I arrived there. It wasn't what I expected. It didn't look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2 and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6. There was a third one for me.

The children welcomed me warmly on my first day. They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level. To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it, yet they all wanted to learn new things. I knew they needed me.

I was busy preparing lessons, reading test papers every night. I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hard－working children, and I could see that they were making progress with my help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and we are now good friends.

I have worked in Longzhou for a year now. I'm happy, and the experience has been very useful for me. I love the small village and the children. In fact, I would like to continue working here.

1.The writer is a volunteer teacher who comes from ________．

A. Guangxi B. Xiamen C. Shanghai D. Beijing

2.The writer found there were only ________ rooms in that school.

A. two B. three C. six D. four

3.In the passage, “my heart sank” means that the writer ________．

A. felt upset B. was happy C. got angry D. was excited

4.The writer found the students' level was ________ what she expected after the first test.

A. just as B. higher than C. lower than D. the same as

5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Both the volunteer teacher and the students are working so hard.

B. The volunteer teacher doesn't like to work there any longer.

C. The students became better and better with the help of the volunteer teacher.

D. The volunteer teacher became friends with the students.

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars(乞丐) while you're enjoying shopping? Do you have any pity on(同情) them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes? As one of the most special groups, disabled people's living conditions(条件)—not only their material(物质的)　 conditions, but their mental(精神的) world, really need improvement. The treatment for disabled people　 should go like this: First, don't look down upon them. Don't be afraid of looking at the terrible shapes of the disabled. Try to treat them equally. Because they are a part of society(社会), we can't discard(抛弃) them. The second is to help them as much as we could. If you can be a volunteer and do some work for disabled people, that would be very nice. That does help not only to the disabled people but also to yourself because you will feel good after your kind action.

If every one of us gives a little love, the world will become a beautiful wonderland!

1.From the passage we can see that ________．

A. disabled people are poor, but they are happy

B. all disabled people ask for money from those who are shopping

C. disabled people's living conditions are not good

D. no one would like to help disabled beggars

2.The underlined word “equally” means “________” in Chinese.

A. 平等地　　 B. 确切地　　 C. 正确地　　 D. 恰当地

3.Most disabled people are begging(乞讨) along the streets because ________．

A. it's their job　　 B. they want to make a living in this way

C. more people love to help them　　 D. they are a part of society

4.People have pity on disabled beggars because ________．

A. they are homeless　　 B. they are poor and lonely

C. they have terrible shapes　　 D. they are discarded

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The disabled like to beg in streets.

B. Disabled beggars cannot work to make a living.

C. Disabled beggars are not usually treated equally.

D. The best way to help disabled beggars is to give them lots of money.

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During summer vacations, I would volunteer at the pet rescue(救助) center, so I could see a lot of dogs. Minnie was the funniest－looking dog I'd ever seen by far. Her body looked like a sausage. Her hair was too thin to ______ her body. Her eyes always seemed surprised, and her tail was so short that it looked like a rat's tail.

She looked so strange that her ______ didn't want her any more. She was brought to the center. ______ I thought , “Minnie was kind and sweet. No one should laugh at her strange looking.” So I gave Minnie a good bath and ______ her in the newspaper：“Funny－looking dog, kind and sweet, needs a loving ______．”

Later, a boy called me, but I warned him that Minnie was ______. However, the boy told me that his grandfather's sixteen－year－old dog had just died. They wanted to ______ Minnie very much. Hearing these words, I said that they could take Minnie away. I combed(梳) her hair, and gave her a good bath. Then we waited for them to arrive.

At last, an old car stopped in front of the pet rescue center. Two kids ______ to the door. They put Minnie into their arms and rushed out to their grandfather ______ was waiting in the car. I hurried behind them to see his reaction(反应)．

Inside the car, the grandfather put Minnie in his arms and ______ her soft hair. She looked very relaxed and happy. “She's perfect, and I like her！” the old man said. I was ______ that Minnie had found a good owner. Just at that time, I saw that the grandfather's ______ were a milky white color—he was blind.

After that summer vacation, I missed Minnie so much. So I went back to the grandfather's house. The grandfather was walking in the garden with Minnie ______ the way. I could see ______ of them were happy. “Minnie is the most beautiful dog in my eyes，” said the grandfather. “I've ______ felt happier before！” Hearing this，I was pretty happy!

1.A. hide B. warm C. protect D. cover

2.A. owner B. leader C. teacher D. partner

3.A. So B. However C. But D. Though

4.A. introduced B. reported C. praised D. advertised

5.A. school B. family C. hospital D. zoo

6.A. sick B. dirty C. ugly D. dangerous

7.A. keep B. buy C. see D. sell

8.A. jumped B. stepped C. walked D. raced

9.A. that B. who C. which D. whom

10.A. tidied B. cleaned C. touched D. pulled

11.A. peaceful B. thankful C. careful D. powerful

12.A. eyes B. hair C. ears D. body

13.A. leading B. taking C. giving D. making

14.A. either B. neither C. all D. both

15.A. just B. ever C. never D. still

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

根据短文内容和所给汉语提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式，每空一词。

A few months ago, I 1.(注意到) that the city food bank needed some volunteers. I used to be an organizer, so I wrote to 10 friends and invited them to 2.(义务做) to make and serve dinner for the 3.(有残疾的) people. Almost all of my friends agreed.

One day, 4.(几个) of my friends brought some food and helped prepare the meal. “I got such a 5.(强烈的) feeling of 6.(满足) when I saw them get the food！” said one friend. Later, another friend made a list(清单) about serving, so we could do quickly and easily. Now each month there are new faces that join the group.

It's hard to 7.(想象) that simple 8.(信)　 asking friends to help have made a great difference. At first, I just wanted to be an organizer. Now, I 9.(改变) my idea. I also love to work as a volunteer, because I can get more 10.(高兴；愉快) from the happy faces of the people who need help.

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空(每空不多于3个单词)。

Lin is a very kind girl. She is always ready to help people who are 1. trouble. Now Lin is studying in the University of Texas. At the same time, she volunteers 2.(teach) at Heart House in her free time. Heart House is a local after－school study program for children. It provides some extra 3.(educate) for children who are not doing 4.(good) in school.Lin goes to Heart House to teach the children 5.(two) a week. She also makes a website for Heart House. In this way, people will learn more 6. Heart House and better help the children there. 7.(thank) to Lin's website, every week 125 volunteers spend two hours helping the children at Heart House now. “8. Lin's website, Heart House would never be able to have enough volunteers，” the program leader says.“I feel happy to teach those kids 9. to study. I won't give up 10.(volunteer). I hope to continue teaching kids who need help，” Lin says.

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

阅读下面的文字，然后从文后所给的A－E五个选项中选择正确的小标题(其中有一项为多余选项)，将其序号填入71－74的横线上，然后回答第75小题(不少于5个词)。

Helping others is easier than you think. You don't need to wait to become a rich man like Bill Gates to help the poor. You can become a volunteer. And by doing so, you can become a better and happier person.

__________

For example, homeless(无家可归的) people who sleep in the cold, poor children who have no parents to take care of them and can't go to school. All of these are suitable(合适的)．

Decide what you are able to give.

Sometimes it isn't only money,　 you can give up several hours each week as a volunteer, you can help teach the poor children, or you can share a meal with a hungry child.

__________

Tell your friends or your children about your volunteer work. Put it in your blog(博客) or on your website(网站). In this way, the good work you do will be multiplied(增加)!

__________

Because you're a volunteer, you must be ready to help others for being a volunteer. Once you have decided to do something, you should never give up!

_________

You should offer to help people when they are in need of help. Let them know that you're available if they need you. Showing up on time is important as a good volunteer.

A．Tell people about it.　　　　 B．Be on time.　　　　 C．Choose some people to help.

D．Do what is asked.　　　　　　 E．Never give up.

1.____

2.____

3.____

4.____

5.Do you want to be a volunteer? Why or why not?

________________________________________________________________________

难度: 困难查看答案及解析

书面表达

假如你是李华，今年寒假美国某中学学生来你们学校访问，学校征募志愿者(volunteers)与美国学生进行交流，并带领他们参观绍兴。现在请你用英文写一篇短文推荐自己。

要求：根据提示写出语意连贯、符合逻辑、词数不少于80的自我介绍。开头已给出。

I'm Li Hua, a student in Class 1, Grade 2. I want to be the volunteer to guide the American students.

难度: 困难查看答案及解析