课时精练
一、用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空
quality talent advertisement use madam
1. These youth artists are well-known for their .
2. The proper of your spare time will make your life colourful.
3. Could you please repeat your phone number and address, ?
4. That funny has caught as much attention as the company expected.
5. Because of good , products made in China are popular all over the world.

1.talents 2.use 3.Madam 4.advertisement
5.qualities

【分析】
本题需结合句子语境，分析每个句子所需词汇的词性、单复数等形式，从方框所给单词中选择合适的词并调整为正确形式填空。首先明确方框单词：quality（品质，可数）、talent（天赋，可数）、advertisement（广告，可数）、use（使用，名词/动词）、madam（女士，称呼），再逐句匹配句意确定形式。
【解析】
1. 句意：这些年轻艺术家以他们的天赋闻名。talent是可数名词，此处指多个天赋，用复数形式talents。
2. 句意：恰当利用你的空闲时间会让生活多彩。proper是形容词，后接名词，use作名词时表示“利用”，用原形。
3. 句意：女士，请重复你的电话号码和地址好吗？此处为礼貌称呼，首字母大写，用Madam。
4. 句意：那个有趣的广告达到了公司预期的关注度。funny是形容词，后接名词，advertisement符合语境，用原形。
5. 句意：因为好的品质，中国制造的产品在全球受欢迎。quality是可数名词，此处指多种品质，用复数形式qualities。
【答案】
1.talents 2.use 3.Madam 4.advertisement 5.qualities
【知识点】
名词的适当形式、词汇运用
【点评】
本题考查基础词汇在语境中的正确运用，需结合句意和词性变化确定单词形式，注重对核心词汇的掌握，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6

二、句子翻译
根据所给中文完成句子翻译。
6. 对宇航员来说,在外太空执行任务并不容易。
It's not easy for astronauts to tasks in outer space.
7. 杰克给我发了一封电子邮件,里面附有许多他学校的美照。
Jack with many nice pictures of his school.
8. 安娜打算去西安旅行,她想了解中国的历史。
Anna is going Xi'an, and she wants to learn about Chinese history.
9. 埃玛很外向,她擅长表达自己。
.
10. 彼得在沈阳待了十年,所以他对这里的一切都很熟悉。
.

6.carry out 7.dropped/sent me an email 8.on a tour of
9.Emma is outgoing and she is good at expressing herself
10.Peter has been in Shenyang for ten years, so he is
familiar with everything here

【分析】
本题为英语句子翻译题，需结合中文含义匹配对应的英文短语、固定搭配及正确时态。6题需对应“执行任务”的固定短语；7题需用一般过去时表达“给我发邮件”；8题匹配“去某地旅行”的短语；9题需翻译两个分句，注意形容词和固定搭配；10题需用现在完成时表达“待了多久”，并对应“熟悉”的短语。
【解析】
6. “执行任务”的固定英文短语为carry out，符合It's + adj + for sb to do sth的句型，故填carry out；
7. “给某人发电子邮件”的固定表达为send/drop sb an email，动作发生在过去，用一般过去时，故填sent/dropped me an email；
8. “去某地旅行”的固定短语为on a tour of，故填on a tour of；
9. “外向”译为outgoing，“擅长做某事”为be good at doing sth，“表达自己”为express oneself，主语为Emma，故译为Emma is outgoing and she is good at expressing herself；
10. “待了十年”表示持续状态，用现在完成时has been in，“对...熟悉”为be familiar with，故译为Peter has been in Shenyang for ten years, so he is familiar with everything here。
【答案】
6.carry out 7.dropped/sent me an email 8.on a tour of 9.Emma is outgoing and she is good at expressing herself 10.Peter has been in Shenyang for ten years, so he is familiar with everything here
【知识点】
固定短语搭配、句子翻译、时态运用
【点评】
本题考查基础英语的短语搭配与句子翻译，涉及常用动词短语、时态及固定表达，属于英语学习中的基础题型，需学生熟练掌握常见的英文表达。
【难度系数】
0.6

单元主题写作
◎教材主题分析
本单元教材的写作情境围绕着"做志愿者、做公益、做慈善和帮助他人"等活动展开,话题属于"人与社会"主题范畴中的"社会服务与人际沟通"这一主题群,涉及子主题"志愿服务与公共服务"。写作旨在引导学生关注社会,培养学生的社会责任感和乐于助人的品质。要求学生围绕本话题就如何提供帮助、参与公益和慈善活动以及参与各种活动的原因、具体经历、收获体会展开描述。体裁为应用文或记叙文。
教材写作解读 (Unit 8 Section B 3c)
▶▶审题指导
1.文体:应用文(一封电子邮件)
2.人称:第一人称
3.时态:一般现在时和现在完成时
4.写作要点:①表明写信的目的;②介绍自己;③说明自己曾经作为志愿者的优势;④介绍自己曾经作为志愿者的经历;⑤阐述自己对志愿者工作的看法。
▶▶思路点拨

▶▶佳作品读

一表达储备
【开头句】
◎I am... and I am writing to sign up as a volunteer.
◎I love being a volunteer!
◎We will pay a visit to the old people's home this Sunday.
◎I'd like to tell you my volunteering plans.
◎We took part in a voluntary activity in our school last Sunday.
◎Let me begin with my own story.
【中间句】
◎Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills.
◎Since then,I've wanted to help others too.
◎I believe that I'm the right person for this job.
◎I have done some voluntary work at...for...
◎I have some experience in taking care of kids.
◎I think it's important to care for the elderly.
【结尾句】
◎In my opinion, we should spend more time helping the people in need.
◎If people help each other, our world will be a big family full of love.
◎I want to do even more and I believe I can make a difference to them.
◎If I become a volunteer,I will try my best to do the job well.
【名言积累】
◎Help others, help yourself.帮助别人就是帮助自己。
◎Today you,tomorrow me.今天你,明天我。
◎The rose in your hand,the sweet smell in mine.赠人玫瑰手有余香。
◎Charity is a lamp; it will give the light in the darkness.慈善是一盏灯,它会在黑暗中照亮光明。
◎The essence of life is to serve others and to do good.生命的真谛在于服务他人和行善。
教材写作应用
假如你是李华,你在某英文网站上看到一张招募暑期志愿者的海报。你想申请成为其中的一名志愿者,请根据海报内容写一封自荐信。
Join Our Team! Brighten Kids' Lives!
We need volunteers to care for kids when their parents are away.
You must:
★be good with kids
★have enough time
★be able to teach kids to sing,dance,draw or play sports
Visit us at www.volunteerhelpforkids.org for more information.
Email us at volunteers@gmail.com.
要求:1.表达清楚,语法正确,上下文连贯;
2.必须包括海报中的所有信息,并按要求适当发挥;
3.词数80~100(格式、开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua and I'm writing to
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua

One possible version:Dear Sir or Madam,I'm Li Hua and I'm writing to you about volunteering tocare for kids when their parents are away.I believe that I'm the right person for this job.First,Ihave some experience in taking care of kids.I used to helpmy parents care for my little sister.Second,I'm free duringsummer vacation,so I have enough time for the job.Third,Ican play the piano,so I can teach kids music.I think I can make a difference to the children's life.Iwill provide a safe and caring environment for kids.What'smore,I will organize some interesting activities for kids,suchas storytelling, music games, and arts to make kids' livescolourful.I'm looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua

【分析】
本题为英语应用文写作题，要求写一封申请暑期志愿者的自荐信。解题思路：① 明确写作目的：向招募方申请成为照顾孩子的暑期志愿者；② 必须涵盖海报中所有要求：对孩子友好、有充足时间、具备教孩子唱歌/跳舞/画画/运动的技能；③ 结合自身实际补充合理经历（如照顾家人），使内容真实连贯；④ 遵循书信格式，利用已给出的开头和结尾，补充中间主体内容，控制词数在80-100之间。
【解析】
首先点明写作目的，说明自己申请照顾孩子的志愿者岗位；其次分点阐述自身符合要求的理由：一是有照顾孩子的经历（如帮父母照顾妹妹），符合“对孩子好”的要求；二是暑假有空，有充足时间参与；三是具备相关技能（如会钢琴，可教孩子音乐）；最后表达自己能为孩子带来积极影响，期待对方回复。
【答案】
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua and I'm writing to you about volunteering to care for kids when their parents are away.
I believe that I'm the right person for this job.First,I have some experience in taking care of kids.I used to help my parents care for my little sister.Second,I'm free during summer vacation,so I have enough time for the job.Third,I can play the piano,so I can teach kids music.
I think I can make a difference to the children's life.I will provide a safe and caring environment for kids.What's more,I will organize some interesting activities for kids,such as storytelling, music games, and arts to make kids' lives colourful.
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知识点】
英语应用文写作、英语书信格式、英语申请信写作
【点评】
范文紧扣海报要求，完整覆盖所有必备条件，结合个人真实经历增强说服力，语言流畅自然，符合书信的正式语气，是一篇符合要求的优秀自荐信范例，适合学生学习此类应用文的写作方法。
【难度系数】
0.6