Ⅲ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms. 用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成句子。
1. , I have been very busy with work. (recent)
2. By learning about past events and cultures, we study changes in society. (history)
3. Sometimes, he gets in life but always keeps positive and moves forward bravely. (lose)
4. A good story's power is teaching you important lessons. (magic)
5. There are many in the world that encourage us to keep exploring with curiosity. (mystery)
6. The report is on careful research and guides us to make smarter choices. (base)
7. A good reader is like a , searching for clues (线索) in the text to discover the author's deepest meaning. (detect)

1. Recently 2. historical 3. lost 4. magical 5. mysteries 6. based 7. detective

Answer the big question after learning Section A
Why should we read great books?

Because we can get knowledge, open our minds and learn good qualities from great books.

根据人教版八年级下册Section A内容，阅读好书的原因可从获取知识、开阔视野、学习优秀品质等方面回答，用简单句和常用词汇表达。

Ⅰ. Write the words, and match their pronunciations. 写出单词,然后与其读音连线。
1. 开锁 l o u n c k A. /'nəʊbədi/
2. 隐藏的 d e n h i d B. /ɪ'fekt/
3. 没有人 d y b o n o C. /'ðeəfɔː(r)/
4. 因此 f o r e e r t h D. /ʌn'lɒk/
5. 秘密地 c r e s e t l y E. /'haɪdn/
6. 影响 e c t f f e F. /'siːkrətli/

1. unlock D 2. hidden E 3. nobody A 4. therefore C 5. secretly F 6. effect B