2026年孟建平各地期末试卷精选八年级英语下册外研版第20页答案
C
In our busy lives, we often forget how much good a simple act of kindness can do. Helping others not only changes their lives but also brings us joy and a sense of purpose.
Science shows that helping others releases chemicals in our brains that make us feel good. It reduces stress, lifts our mood, and even makes us healthier. More importantly, it reminds us that we are all connected, and our actions can make a real difference in the world.
. When we see the impact of our kindness, we realise that we have the power to make things better. This sense of purpose gives us direction and makes us feel more satisfied with our lives.
Another benefit of helping is that it teaches us gratitude. By seeing the struggles of others, we learn to appreciate what we have. It shifts our focus from what we lack to the good things around us, making us more positive and content.
Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect. When we help someone, they are more likely to help others, spreading positively. Over time, this builds stronger, kinder communities where people support each other.
In the end, helping others is not just about generosity—it's about creating a happier, more meaningful life for ourselves and those around us. By making kindness a habit, we unlock the true key to happiness and purpose.
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B
)23. What is one immediate effect of helping others according to the text?
A. It makes us famous in our community.
B. It releases feel-good chemicals in our brains.
C. It helps us earn more money.
D. It allows us to travel more.
(
C
)24. What can be put in "
" in the third paragraph?
A. Helping makes us famous
B. Helping makes us richer
C. Helping gives us direction
D. Helping makes us work harder
(
B
)25. What does the underlined word "content" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Angry. B. Satisfied. C. Confused. D. Excited.
(
A
)26. Which benefits of helping others are mentioned in the article?
①Improving physical health.
②Making us more grateful.
③Helping us find life's purpose.
④Making us more popular.
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①③④ D. ①②④
D

答案

23.B 24.C 25.B 26.A

解析

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题,包含细节理解题和词义猜测题。解题思路是先通读全文把握主旨(帮助他人的益处),再针对每道题定位原文对应段落,提取关键信息,对比选项排除错误答案,最终得出正确选项。
【解析】
23题:定位原文第二段第一句“Science shows that helping others releases chemicals in our brains that make us feel good.”,可知帮助他人会释放大脑中让人愉悦的化学物质,对应选项B;A(出名)、C(赚钱)、D(旅行)均未提及,故选B。
24题:第三段空格后提到“This sense of purpose gives us direction...”,说明帮助他人能赋予我们方向,对应选项C;A(出名)、B(更富有)、D(更努力)与原文内容不符,故选C。
25题:第四段划线词“content”所在句前半句为“making us more positive”,结合第三段“makes us feel more satisfied”的表述,可知“content”意为“满意的”,对应选项B;A(生气)、C(困惑)、D(兴奋)均不符合语境,故选B。
26题:逐一核对原文提到的益处:①改善健康(第二段“even makes us healthier”);②更感恩(第四段“teaches us gratitude”);③找到生活目标(第三段“sense of purpose”);④更受欢迎(未提及),故①②③正确,对应选项A。
【答案】
23.B 24.C 25.B 26.A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】
本题围绕“帮助他人的益处”展开,考查学生对原文细节的查找和词义推断能力,题目设置较为基础,需学生仔细定位原文信息即可解答。
【难度系数】
0.6