《2025年学习质量监测八年级英语上册外研版》

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instead, reach, height, crowd, therefore
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One morning, I went to school by subway. It was very 1.crowded inside because many people were going to work at that time. I tried to find a place to stand, but it was very difficult. I looked around and saw people of different 2.heights. Some were short, and some were tall. 3.Therefore, it was hard for me to see where I was going.
I 4.reached out for the handle (把手) above me to hold onto something, but it was already taken by a taller person. I had to hold onto a pole 5.instead. The subway moved fast, and after a few stops, I arrived. I was happy to get off and walk to school. It was a busy morning, but I was glad I made it to school safely.

答案： 1. crowded 2. heights 3. Therefore 4. reached 5. instead