人教版八年级下册英语课文改编语法填空练习题

1、八年级下册英语课文语法填空练习题UNIT 1 What's the matter?P3 3aBus Driver and Passengers Save an Old Man1. 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 262. ( go ) along Zhonghua Road when the driver sawan old man 3. (lie) on the side of the road. A woman was next to 4. (he) , shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang

2、Ping, stopped the bus without ( think ) ( two). He got off and (ask ) the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should ( go )to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act ( quick ). He told the (passenger ) that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or al

3、l of the passengers ( get ) off and wait the next bus.But to (he) surprise, they all agreed (go )with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man onto the bus.Thanks Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors (save ) the man in time. "It's said that many people don't want to help

4、 others they don ' t want (some) trouble," says one passenger. "But the driver didn't think about ( him ). He only thought about (save) a life." P6 2bHe Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is American man who is (interest) in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber

5、, Aron is used to (take )risks. This is one of the exciting (thing ) about doing dangerous sports. There were many (time) when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents.April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very (danger ) situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught und

6、er a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him when he was (climb) by himself in the mountains. Because he ( can ) not free (he) arm, he stayed there five (day) and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would (has) to do something (save ) his own life. He was not read

7、y to die that day. So he used his knife (cut ) off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too (many) blood. After that, he ( climb) down the mountain to find help.After (lose) his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place . This m

8、eans being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the ( important ) of _ (make) good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His love for mountain climbing is so great he kept on (climb ) mountains even after this experience.Do we have

9、the same spirit Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves“ between a rchard place ” , and before we have to ( make ) a decision that could mean life or death.P6 2bHe Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man .(1). On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very da

10、ngerous situation when climbing in Utah .On that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him, (2) .he stayedthere for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ranout, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. (3)Then with

11、his left arm, he bandaged himself. After that, he climbed down themountain to find help. (4) that he kept on climbing mountains even afterthis experience. (5) .In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life.A. He is interested in mounta

12、in climbing.B. So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm.C. Because he could not free his armD. His love for mountain climbing is so greatE. After losing his arm, he wrote a book calledBetween a Rock and a Hard Place .Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksP11 3aStudents Who Volunte

13、erMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several (1)_(hour ) each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants (2) (be ) an animal doctor. He (3) (volunteer ) at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it canhelp him to get (4) (him )future dream job. &q

14、uot;It' s hard work ," hesays ,“but I want to learn more about how (5) (care ) for animals . (6)he sees the animals get better, he always gets a strong feeling of satisfaction.Mary is a book (7) (love ). She could read by herself (8) the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a v

15、olunteer after-school (9)(read ) program .she still works there once (10) week tohelpkids learn to read.1.make 2.do 3. help 4.spend 5.visit 6.moveP12 4bMost people today are only worried about getting good jobs (1) lots of money. In their free time, They think about what (2) for fun or relaxation.Ho

16、wever, few people think about what they can do (3) others. There are manypeople who are less lucky than us. Volunteering our time to help these people isa good way(4) our free time. For example, we can makeplans (5) sick children in the hospital or raise money for homeless people. Somepeople even st

17、op doing their jobs for a few months to a year(6) to another country, likeAfrica, and help people there.P14 2bI ' ll Send Yu a Photo of Lucky Dear Miss Li,I ' d like (thank) you for (send ) money to Animal Helpers. I ' m sure you know that this group was set up (help ) disabled people li

18、ke me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big (different ) to my life. Let me ( tell ) you (I) story.What would it be like ( be ) blind or deaf? Or imagine you can ( walk ) or use your hands .(easy ) . Most (people ) would never think about this, but many people have

19、these ( difficulty ) . I can ' t use my arms (and ) legs (good) , so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and(close) doors, or carrying things are difficult for (I) . Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about (get ) me a special tra

20、ined dog. She also thought dog might cheer me up. I love (animal ) and I was ( excite ) about the idea of ( have ) a dog.After six (month ) of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to (bring ) him home. My (dog) name is Lucky - a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. Y

21、ou see, I' m only abl(“do-helper 'because your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands (much) English (word ) . He can (understand ) me when I give him orders. For example, I say,“ Lucky! Get my book,does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I ' send you a photo of him if you like

22、, and I could (show ) you how he (help ) me. Thank you again changing my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithP16 Self-check 2Last week, everyone was trying (cheer) up Jimmy, the Bike boy. He was unhappy because he ran of money (buy) old bikes. He (put) up some signs asking for old bikes and (call) up all his

23、friends on the phone (tell ) them about the problem. He even (hand ) notices out at the supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school about his problem and they ( set ) up a call-in center for parents. The ideas that he (come) up with worked out fine. He now has 16 bikes (fix) up and give away to

24、 children who don ' t have bikes.Unit 3 Could you please clean your room? P19 3aLast month, our dog (welcome) me when I (come ) home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too ( tire ) I threw down (I) bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.

25、 " Could you please (take) the dog for a walk? ” she asked.“Could I watch one show (one)? ” I asked. " NO!" she replied (angry ).“ Youatch TV all the timeand never help out around the house! I can' t work all day ando ) housework all evening." Well, I workall day at school, (

26、either)! I ' must as tired you are! ”I shouted back. My mom did not say (something ) and walked away. For one week, she did not do ( some) (housework ) and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish (and) a clean shirt. The next day, my mom came home from work (find )the house clean a

27、nd tidy. " What happened? ” she asked in surprise.' m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need (share ) the housework (have ) a clean and comfortable home," I replied.P22 2b Dear Sir, I don ' t understand why some ( parent ) make their kids (help )with housework and chores

28、at home. Kids these (day ) already have enough stress from school. They don' have time ( study ) and do housework, too. Housework (be) a waste oftheir time.Could we justlet them (do ) their job asstudents? They should spendtheirtimeon schoolworkinorderto get good (grade) and get into a goodunive

29、rsity. Also, when they getolder,theywill have to do (housework )sothere 'sno need for (they)to do it now. It is the (parent) job to provideacleanenvironment athome fortheir ( child). Andanyway, I think doing chores (be) not so difficult. I don' t mind(do ) them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it i

30、s (importance ) for children ( learn ) how (do ) chores and help their parents _ housework. It ' s not enough just get good grades at school. Children these ( day) depend on their parents too much. They ' re always asking, “Could you get this for me? " or "Could you help me with th

31、a (help ) to develop ( child) independence and teaches them how to look themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with (they) parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in (keep) it clean and tidy. Our (neighbor ) son got into a

32、 good college but during his (one) year, he had no idea how (take ) care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his ( grade ) dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, better it is for their future.Ms. MillerUnit 4 Why don ' t you talk to your parents?P27 3aDear Mr. Hunt,s like

33、aMy problem is I can ' t get with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really (not like) it. It ' s the only communication th have. I don ' t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it big, black cloud( hang ) o

34、ver our home. Also, my(old ) brother is not very nice tome. He always(refuse ) to let me(watch )(I ) favorite TV show.Instead he watches whatever he ( want ) until late at night. I don ' t think this (be) fair. At home I always feel (alone) and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do? Sad and Thi

35、rteen U U - U - U - U - U - U - U - U -Dear Sad and Thirteen, It ' s not easy being ( you ) age, and it ' s normal to have (this ) feelings. Why don' you (talk ) about these feelings your family? If your (parent ) are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more (jo

36、b ) around the house so that they have more ( time ) for proper (communicate ). Secondly, why don ' t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don' mind him (watch ) TV all the time. However, he should let you (watch ) your favorite show. I hope you l ll (

37、feel ) better about yourself in future. Robert HuntP30 2bMaybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days, Chinese ( child ) are sometimes (busy ) on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so (much) after-school classes. Many of (they) are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good hi

38、gh school and later a good university. (Other ) are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn ' only happen China. The Taylors (be) a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor ' s three children (be) very busy. " On most (day) after school, “ Cathy say

39、s, take one of my two boys to basketball practice and (I) daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their (activity), but I believe (this) activities are important for my (child) future. I really want them (be ) successful. "

40、; However, the (tire) children don ' t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it homework. ' s time Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. (family),sconepetition starts very youngand continues until th e kids get older, " she says. "

41、; Mothers sethem) small kids to all kinds of (class ). And they are always comparing them other children. It ' s crazy. I don ' t think that ' s fair. they just let their kids ( be ) kids? People shouldn ，t (push )their kids so hard. ”Doctors say too (many) pressure is not good for a chi

42、ld' s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activcan cause a lot of stress for children." Kids should have(timlex) and think for themselves, too. Althoughit ' s normal (want ) successful children, it' s even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5 What were you doing whe

43、n the rainstorm came? P35 3aThe Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds outside (he) home in Alabama. Black clouds (be) making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news TV reported that a heavyrainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborh

44、ood (be)busy. Ben ' s dad was putting (piece)of wood over the windows while his mom was (make)sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some ( candle ) and matches on the table. Ben (be) helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat ( heavy) against the windows. After d

45、inner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard ( have)fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at (one). He finally fell (sleep)when the wind was(die) down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and (find)the neighborhoo

46、d in a mess. (fall)trees, ( brea windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors (help)clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke (much) things apart, itbrought (family) and neighborscloser together.P36 4bFill in the blanks with was, were, when or while .At 7:00 a.m.

47、, I woke up.I making my breakfast, my brotherlistening to the radio.I was eating, the radio news talked abouta car accident near our home. My brother and I went out right away to have a look.we got to the place of the accident, the car in bad shape from hitting a tree. But luckily, the driver fine.T

48、he roads icy because of the heavy snow from the night before.P38 2bDo You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they (do) when they heard the news of important events in history. In America, for example, many (people ) remember what they were doing April 4, 1968. This was important

49、 event American history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they (do) when they heard the news.Robert Allen (be) now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time."It was a bright, sunny day,remembers. "

50、; We were having fun in the playground(while/when) the school bell rang. Our teacher said, King died just 10 ( minute ) ago. ' We were completely (surprise ) ! ” School closed for the day,Robert and his friends walked home in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing (w

51、hile/when) the World Trade Center in NewYork was taken down by (terrorist ) . Even the date-September 11,2001-has meaning to most first, b utt tbensve(American) .This was a day Kate Smith will never (forget ) . She remembers working in her office near the two towers. " My friend shouted that a

52、plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn himI looked the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared I could hardly think clearly after that.P40 Self- check 2When I(be) in the sixth grade, I(join) a piano competition. I (practice) for four hours every day and my piano teacher(come) th

53、ree times a week(help) me. Then the big day finally(arrive). I(be) so nervous when they(call) my name. I(go) up and(start) to play. While I(play), everyone(sit) still and listened. I played the song without any mistakes. Then I(wait) for them to call out the winner. When I(hear) my name, my heart(be

54、at) so quickly I thought I would stop breathing. I couldn' t believe it. I(win)!It(be) the happiest day of my life!Unit6P43 3aIn November 1979, pupils England were able to (watch) a new TV program called Monkey. Most of (they) were hearing this story for the (one) time. However, this story is no

55、t new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the ( tradition) Chinese book Journey to the WestThe story says that once upon a time there was a magic rock. One day, it suddenly broke open and (give ) birth to a monkey. (fight ) bad people, the Monkey King uses a m

56、agic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick small that he can keep it his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also make 72 (change) to his shape and size, turning himself into (difference ) animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himse

57、lf a person.The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became (interest) in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps (fight) to help the weak and never gives up.P44 4bThe Monkey King is

58、the main character from the famous Chinese story Journey to the West. Once upon a time, a magic rock(open) up and a monkey was born. This monkey is wonderful because he(help) weak people. The Monkey King(have) a magic stick, He(use) it to fight bad people. He can(make) the stick big or small. He can

59、 sometimes make the stick so small that he can put it in his ear. As soon as he(see) bad people, he thinks of ways to fight them. He can(turn) himself into different animals or objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot make himself a human. Children all over the world(love) the Monkey King!P45 1cWhen the emperor at himself, he only his under wear.Nobody wanted to sound stupid. But suddenly, a young boy,“ Look!