新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 matterP3 3aBus Driver and Passengers Save an Old Man1. 9:00 . yesterday, bus No. 26 2.( go ) along Zhonghua Road when thedriver saw an 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 Ping

2、, stopped the bus without ( think )( two).He got off and ( ask ) the womanwhat 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 all of th

3、e 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.Wangand the passengers, the doctors (save) the manin time."It's said that many people don't want to help others the

4、y don' t want (some) trouble," says one passenger. "But the driver didn't think about (him ). He only thoughtabout (save) a life."P6 2bHe Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is Americanman who is (interest)in mountain climbing. Asa mountain climber, Aron is used to

5、(take )risks. This is one of the exciting (thing ) about doing dangerous sports. There were many (time) when Aron almost lost hislife because of accidents. April26, 2003, he found himself in a very (danger)situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock

6、that fell on him when he was(climb) by himself in the mountains. Because he ( can ) not free (he) arm, he stayedthere five ( day) and hoped that someone would find him. But when his waterran out, he knew that he would (has) to do something (save) his own life. He wasnot ready to die that day. So he

7、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 . Thisof the ( important) ofmeans be

8、ing in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tellskept on (climb(make) good decisions, and of being in controlof one's life. His love for mountain climbing is so great hemountains even after this experience.Do we have the samespirit Aron Let's think abo

9、ut it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard 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 verydangerous situation when climbing i

10、n Utah .On that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him, (2) .he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. (3) Then with his left arm, he bandaged hims

11、elf. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help. (4) that he kept on climbing mountains even after this 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 mountain climbing.B. So he used his

12、 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 VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown

13、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 ananimal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get (4) (him ) future dream job. "It' s hard work ,&qu

14、ot; he says ,“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 volunteer after-school (9)

15、 (read ) program .she still works there once (10) week to help kids learn to read.Most people today are only worried about getting good jobs lots of money. In their free time, They think about what (2) for fun or relaxation. However, few people think about what they can do (3) others. There are many

16、 people who are less lucky than us. Volunteering our time to help these people is a good way(4) our free time. For example, we can make plans (5) sick children in the hospital or raise money for homeless people. Some people even stop doing their jobs for a few months to a year(6) to another country,

17、 like Africa, and help people there.P14 2bI ' ll Se nd You a Photo of LuckyDear 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 peoplelike me. You helped to make it possible forme to have Lucky. Lucky mak

18、es 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 ' t ( walk)or use your hands ( easy ) . Most (people ) would never think about this, but many people have these ( difficulty ) . I can' t use myarms (and ) legs (good)

19、,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. Shetalked to Animal Helpers about (get ) me a special trained dog. She also thought dog might cheer me up. I love (animal ) a

20、nd I was ( excite ) about the idea of (have ) a dog.After six (month )of training witha dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to (bringhim home. My (dog) name is Luckya good name for him because I feel very lucky to havehim. You see, I ' m only able to have aadog- helper " becauseyourkindness!

21、Luckyis veryclever and understands (much) English(word ) . He can (understand ) mewhen I give him orders. For example, I say,“Lucky! Get my book, “ and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I'll send youphoto of him if you like, and I could(show)P16 Self-check 2changing my life.you how he

22、 (help ) me. Thank you againBest wishes,Ben SmithLast 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 bikesand (call) up all his friends on the phone (tell ) them about the problem. He even(hand )

23、 notices out at the supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school about his problem andthey ( set ) up a call-in center for parents. The ideas that he (come) up withworked out fine. He now has 16 bikes (fix) up and give away to childrenwho don' t have bikes.Unit 3 Could you please clean your

24、roomP19 3aLast month, our dog (welcome) mewhen I (come ) home from school. He wanted a walk,but I was too ( tire ) I threw down (I)I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.walk“ she asked. bag and went to the living room. The minute“Could you please(take) the dog for a“Could I watch one show

25、(one )“ I asked. "NO she replied (angry ).“You watchTV all the time and never help out around the house! I can' t work all day and (do ) housework all evening. ”"Well, I work all day at school, (either )! I ' m just as tired youare! ” I shouted back. My mom did not say (something )

26、 and walked away. For one week, shedid 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 )a clean and comfortable home,house clean and tidy."What happened" she asked in surprise.T

27、m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need (share ) the housework (haveI replied.P22 2bDear Sir,I don ' t understand why some ( parent) make their kids (help )with housework and chores at home. Kids these (day ) already have enough stress from school. They don' t have time ( study) a

28、nd do housework, too. Housework ( be) a waste of their time. Could we just let them (do ) their job as students They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good (grade ) and get intoa good university. Also, when they get older, theywill have to do (housework )so there ' s no need

29、for (they) to do it now. It isthe(parent ) job to provide a clean environment at home for their ( child). And anyway,I thinkdoing chores (be)not so difficult. I don ' t mind (do ) them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is (importance ) for children ( learn ) how (do ) chores and help their parents ho

30、usework. It ' s not enough just get good grades at school. Children these ( day) depend on their parents too much. They ' re always asking, “Couldyou get this for me " or"Could you help me with that " Doing chores(help ) to develop(child) independence and teaches them how to l

31、ook 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 good college but during his (one) year, he had no idea how (take )

32、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 parentsP27 3aDear Mr. Hunt,Myproblem is I can' t get withmy family.Relations between my parents ha

33、vebecome difficult. They fight a lot, and I really (not like)it. It ' s theonly communication they have. I don ' t know if I should say anything to them about this. Whenthey argue , it ' s like a big, black cloud ( hang ) over our home.Also,my(old)brotheris not very nice to me. He always

34、 (refuse)to letme(watch)(I)favoriteTV show.Instead he watches whateverhe(want )until lateat night.I don' t thinkthis(be)fair. Athome I always feel (alone) and nervous. Is that normal What can I doSad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,It ' s not easy being( you ) age, and it ' s normal to

35、 have (this )feelings.Whydon' t you (talk ) about these feelings your family Ifyour (parent)are havingproblems,you should offer to help. Maybe youcoulddo more(job) around the house so that they have more( time )for proper (communicate ) . Secondly, why don' t you sit down and communicate wit

36、h your brother You should explain that you don' t mind him (watch )TV all the time. However, he should let you( watch ) your favorite show. I hope you ' ll ( feel ) better about yourself in future.Robert HuntP30 2bMaybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days, Chinese ( child ) are sometimes (b

37、usy ) 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 high school and later a good university.(Other ) are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn' t only

38、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 says, “I 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 l

39、essons. 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. " However , the (tire) children don ' t get home until after 7:00 . They havea quick dinner, and then it ' s timehomework.Li

40、nda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress."In some(family),competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older, " she says.a Mothers send(them) small kids to all kinds of (class ). And they are always comparing them other children. It ' s crazy. I don

41、' t think that ' s fair. Why don ' t 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 child ' s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. &qu

42、ot;Kids should have time (relax) and think for themselves, too. Although it ' s normal (want ) successful children, it ' s even more important to have happy children. ”Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm cameP35 3aThe Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds

43、outside (he) homein Alabama. Black clouds (be) making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news_TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the in the neighborhood(be ) busy.Ben s dad was putting ( piece ) of wood over the windows while his mom was _(make) sure the flas

44、hlights and radio were working. She also put some ( candle) and matches on the table. Ben (be) helping his mommakedinner when the rain began to beat ( heavy) against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard ( have ) fun with a serious storm happening could not sleep

45、 at (one). He finally fell( sleep ) when the wind was ( die)down at around 3:00 . When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and ( find ) the neighborhood in a mess.( fall ) trees, (break) windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors ( help ) clean up the

46、neighborhood together. Although the storm broke (much) things apart, it brought( family ) and neighbors closer together.P36 4bFill in the blanks with was, were, when or while . At 7:00 ., I woke up.I making my breakfast, my brotherlistening to the radio.I was eating, the radio news talked abouta car

47、 accident near our home. My brother and I went out right away to have a got to the place ofthe accident, the car in bad shape from hitting a tree. But luckily, thedriverfine. The roads icy because of the heavy snow from the nightbefore.P38 2bDo You Remember What You Were DoingPeople often remember w

48、hat 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 event American history. On this day, Dr. Martin LutherKing was killed. Although some people may not remember who killed him, t

49、hey 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,“ Robert remembers. "Wewere having fun in the playground (while/when) the school bell rang. Our teacher said, 'Dr. King died just 10( min

50、ute ) ago.' Wewere completely(surprise )!" School closed for the day, Robert and his friends walked home in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing (while/when) the World TradeCenter in New York was taken down by (terrorist ). Even the date-September 11,2001-has

51、meaning to most (American) .This was a day Kate Smith will never (forget ) . Sheremembers working in her office near the two towers."My friend shouted that a plane just hit theWorld Trade Center! I didn ' t believe himfirst, but then I looked the window andrealized that it was true. I was s

52、o 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) three times aweek(help) me. Then the big day finally(arrive). I(be) so nervouswhen they(call) my name. I(go)

53、up and(start) to play. WhileI(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(beat) so quickly I thought I would stop breathing. Icouldn ' t believe it.I(win)! It(be) the happiest day of

54、my life!Unit6 P43 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 not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the (tradition) Chinese book

55、Journey to the West .The 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 magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick small that he cankeep it his ear.At other times, he is ableto make

56、 it big and long. Sun Wukongcan also make 72 (change) to his shape and size, turning himself into (difference) animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannotturn himself a person.The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program came out mor

57、e than 30 years ago, Western children became (interest)in reading this story becausethe clever Monkey King keeps (fight) to help the weak and never gives up.P44 4bThe Monkey King is the main character from the famous Chinese storyJourney to the West . Once upona time, a magic rock(open) up and a mon

58、key 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 sometimes make the stick so smallthat he can put it in his ear. As soon as he (see) bad people, he thinks of ways t

59、o fightthem. He can(turn) himself into different animals or objects. But unless he can hide histail, he cannot make himself a human. Children all over the world(love) the Monkey King!P45 1cWhen the emperorat himself, he only his under wear.Nobody wanted to sound stupid. But suddenly, a young boy , “ Look! The emperor isn t any clothes! ”