新人教版八年级下册英语课文改编语法填空练习题

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 saw an old man3. (lie) on the side of the road. A woman was next to4. (he) , shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang 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 all of the passengers ( get ) off and waitthe 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 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, 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 Utah On that day, Aron's arm was caught under 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 ready 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 means 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 the same spirit Aron? Let's think about 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 very dangeroussituation when climbing in 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 himself. 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 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 called Between a Rock and a Hard Place .Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksP11 3aStudents Who VolunteerMario 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 animalhospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get (4) (him ) future dream job. “ It' s hard work , ” 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 volunteerafter-school (9) (read ) program .she still works there once (10) week to help kids learn toread.P12 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. However, few people think about what they can do (3) others. There are many 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 orraise money for homeless people. Some people even stop doing their jobs for a few months to a year(6) to another country, like Africa, and help people there.P14 2bI’ll Send Y ou a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,I’d like (thank) you for (send ) money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this groupwas set up (help ) disabled people like 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’t ( walk ) or use your hands ( easy ) . Most (people ) would never think about this, but many people have 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 trained 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. You see, I’m only able to have a “dog-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,” and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, 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 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 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. “Could you please(take) the dog for a walk?” she asked.“Could I watch one show (one)?” I asked. “NO!” she repli ed (angry ). “You watch TV 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 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 and tidy. “What happened?” she asked in surprise.“I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need (share ) the housework (have ) a clean and comfortable home,” I 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 ) and 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 into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do (housework )so there’s no need for (they) to do it now. It is the (parent ) job to provide a clean environment at home for their ( child). And anyway, I think doing 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 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 that?” Doing chores (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 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,My problem is I can’t get with my family. Relations between my parents have becomedifficult. They fight a lot, and I really (not like) it. It’s the only communication theyhave. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big,black cloud ( hang ) over 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 ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,It’s not easy being ( you ) age, and it’s normal to have(this ) feelings. Whydon’t you(talk ) about these feelings your family? If your (parent )are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more (job )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 thatyou don’t mind him (watch ) TV all the time. However, he should let you( watch ) your favorite s how. I hope you’ll( feel ) better about yourself in future.Robert HuntP30 2bMaybe Y ou 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 high school and later a good university. (Other ) are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only h appen 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 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 ) suc cessful. ” However, the(tire) children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time homework.Linda 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. “Mothers send (them) 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. 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. “Kids s hould 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 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 heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood (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 dinner, 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 neighborhood in a mess. (fall ) trees, ( break) 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 neighbors closer together.P36 4bFill in the blanks with was, were, when or while.At 7:00 a.m., I woke up. ______________ I______________making my breakfast, my brother______________listening 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. The roads_______________icy because of the heavy snow from the night before.P38 2bDo You Remember What Y ou 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 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,” Robert remembers. “We were having fun in the playground(while/when) the school bell rang. Our teacher said, ‘Dr. 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 (while/when) the World Trade Center in New York was taken down by (terrorist ) . Even the date-September 11, 2001-has meaning to most (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 plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn’t believe him first, butthen I 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) three 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. WhenI__________(hear) m y name, my heart_________(beat) 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 not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the ( tradition) Chinese book 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 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 himself 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 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 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! The emperor isn’t ______ any clothes!”The emperor had to ______ them silk and gold, but they ______ everything for themselves. They were trying to cheat the emperor.This story is about an emperor who loved . ______Two ______ came to the city to make special clothes for the emperor.P48 3bGretel heard that their ________________planned to ________________ her and her brother. But Hansel had a plan to ________________himself and his sister. He went to get some white ________________ before he went to bed that night. The next day, the wife sent the children to the________________. Hansel ________________ the stones as they walked. Later that night, they could see the stones because of the shining ________________.The stones showed them the way home. Hansel wanted go get more stones, but his stepmother did not let him go out. The next morning, the wife sent the children to the forest again. Hansel had no stones, so he dropped ________________ of________________ .But the ________________ate them, so Hansel and Gretel were in the forest. They walked until they saw a ________________ made of food. Hansel wanted to ________________the house, but then they heard the voice of an old ________________coming from the house.P48 Self-check 2Once upon a time, there ______ (be) an emperor. He______ (love) buying and looking at clothes. One day, two brothers______ (come) to the city. They ______ (tell) the emperor that they could make beautiful clothes for him, but he must ______ (give) them silk and gold. The brothers______ (be) bad people. They______ (keep) all the silk and gold themselves. They told the emperor the clothes they made ______ (be) special because only clever people could ______ (see) them. When the emperor______ (put) on the clothes, all he could see was his underwear. But he didn’t want people to ______ (think) he was stupid, so he ______ (say) the clothes were beautiful. Then he ______ (walk) around the city in his new clothes until one boy ______ (shout), “The emperor isn’t wearing any clothes! “Unit 7 What’s the highest mountain in the world?Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?P59 3aWhen I (one) arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use— food and drink, tools, (knife ) and guns. Although I have losteverything, I have not lost (me) life. So I will not give up and I will wait another ship. I have already ( cut ) down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day( kill)animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s (foot) on the (sand) . Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals (try ) to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped (he) kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already (teach) him some English.P60 4bSally _____ (love) reading. In the morning, she reads the newspaper and in the evening she reads books. She ____ already_____ (read) more than 100 different books! Her favorite kind of books is science fiction. She is interested in science and technology and loves to imagine what the world____(be) like in 50 years. She ____(finish) reading a book about robots last week and ___(write) a book report about it next week for her French class. Every time she is in the library, Sally looks at the many books she ____ (not read) yet and she can’t wait to read them!P62 2bA Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverWhen Sarah was a teenager, she used to (fight) over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was (study) abroad England, she heard a song full of feelings about (return) home the radio. It made Sarah (think) about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of (America ) country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the (south ) states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many (song) these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the (important) of money and success, but not about (belong) to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds (we ) that the best things in life (be) free—laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is (she) dream ( go ) there one day. She has already (read) a lot about the place and done some research on it. She (know) that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous( music) and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful (musician ) in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope( see)him sing live one day!”Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?P68 4bMost of us______(see)Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other famous Disney characters in cartoons before. But have you ever________(be)to Disneyland? Disneyland_______(be)an amusement park with a special theme-Disney characters and movies. There_________(be) many exciting rides, lovely restaurants and fantastic gift shops there. You can also_________(see)the Disney characters walking around the park. And have you ever________(hear)of a Disney Cruise? This______ (be)a boat ride with a Disney theme. You can_________(take)a ride on the boat for several days and eat and sleep on it. On the boat, you can________(shop)and have Disney parties before you_________(arrive) at the Disney island.Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years.P75 3aMy children are (grow ) up fast now. My daughter is 16 and my boy has just (start) junior high school. As they get bigger our house (seem) to get smaller. So we’ve been clearing out a lot of things from our bedrooms for a yard sale.We’ve decided to each sell five things we no longer use. We’ll give the money we raise to a (child) home. My son was quite sad at (one) . He found a lot of (toy) that he doesn’t play with anymore but still wanted (keep) . For example, he owned a train and railway set since his fourth birthday, and he played with it almost every week until he was about seven. And he didn’t wa nt (lose )the toy monkey he’s had since birth. I remember when he would never (go )to bed without it. My daughter was more understanding, although she also felt sad to part with certain toys. As for me, I didn’t want (give ) up my fo otball shirts, but, to be honest, I haven’t played for a while now. I’m getting older, too!P78 2aHometown FeelingsSome (people) still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once twice a year. Nowadays, millions Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the (city) . Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t find ( many) time to visit his hometown. “I used to(return) home at least once a year, but I haven’t been back for almost three years now. It’s a shame, but I just don’t have the time,” he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also (build) new schools and sent teachers from the cities (help.)“I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Ch ildren have learned (read ) and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings ( be) really old. I hear they’re going to (build) a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, an d he also knows that his hometown cannot always ( stay) the same.According Zhong Wei, however, some things will never (change ) . “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has (leave) many soft and sweet memories in (we) hearts.”P79 2cMany Chinese people these days leave their to work in the . They usually to their hometowns one or two times a________. Zhong Wei hasn’t been back in close to three years. He has been working in a factory in Wenzhou for the past 13 years.People like him are in how their hometowns are changing. New buildings are often built by the . Zhong Wei thinks these changes are because things need to change in order to become better. But he also thinks some things change, and his hometown is still the place that holds all his childhood .1. ( )2. ( )3. ( )4. ( )5. ( )6. ( )7. ( )8. ( )9. ( ) 10. ( ) 11. ( ) 12. ( )。