沪教版英语八年级下册U1U8Reading原文.docx

word word Unit1 Helping those in need Voluntary work Three teenagers offered to do some voluntary work during the school holidays. They wrote the following reports. Betty I did some voluntary work in a childrens hospital. The children there all suffer from serious illness. We organized a painting competition for them. I met a girl called Cindy. She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. I went there and took some photos of it. Cindy used them for her painting. Mark There are many children without parents. I met som e of these children with my mother. We taught them to tell stories. This helps them express their feelings. One child said, My friends dont understand my pain. We spent some time with a girl called Vivien. Her parents died in a car accident, and she is unhappy and very lonely. She needs friendship. My mother and I will continue to visit Vivien. Annie I wanted to help disabled children. They have difficulty walking or moving. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy and peace. I met a boy called Tim. He hurt his legs in an accident, but he has lots of courage. We need to help children like Tim and raise their spirits. I will continue to do voluntary work in the future. C Vocabulary C1 The words in italics are from the reports. Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences. When something is serious, it is . a bad or dangerous b good and safe If you have an illness, you are a person . a in good health b in had health If you have peace, you are . a nervous b not worried or excited A person with courage is usually of something dangerous or difficult. a afraid b not afraid If you raise something, you . a make it lower b move it higher If you are in high spirits. you have a good . a feeling b ability C2 Complete the passage below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary. Difficulty express lonely offer voluntary work Joe wanted to do during the summer holidays, so he to help at a local hospital. Every Sa