《2025年自主学习手册辽宁少年儿童出版社八年级英语上册译林版》

1. What will life be like if there are no friends?
Life would be boring.
2. What can good friends share with each other?
Happiness, opinions, feelings and secrets.
3. How many reasons are mentioned in the article about the importance of having a friend to talk to?
Two.
4. Why should we learn to respect one another’s differences?
Because no one person is the same.
5. Will you talk about your sadness with your friends? Why or why not? (言之有理即可,不限字数)
Yes, I will. Because friends can support and comfort me when I'm sad.

答案： 1. Life would be boring.
2. Happiness, opinions, feelings and secrets.
3. Two.
4. Because no one person is the same.
5. Yes, I will. Because friends can support and comfort me when I'm sad. (答案不唯一，合理即可)

The Importance of Lifelong Learning
In modern society, lifelong learning is becoming more and more important. As the saying goes, “It’s never too old to learn.” This old saying (1)truly shows the value of lifelong learning.
With the rapid development of technology, the world is changing every day. New technologies and ideas keep (2)coming up. For example, just a few years ago, few people knew about AI (artificial intelligence), but now it is everywhere, from our mobile phones to our workplaces.
If we stop learning after we finish school, we will soon find ourselves left (3)behind. We won’t be able to understand new things or use new tools, which will make it difficult for us to get a good job or keep up (4)with our friends.
Moreover, learning is not only about getting knowledge for work. It also helps us (5)grow as people. When we learn new things, like a new (6)language or a new hobby such as painting, photographing and so on, we open the door to new worlds. We can understand different cultures (7)better, meet new people, and have more fun in life. It enriches our experiences and makes us more interesting.
In my own life, I love reading books about history. Each time I read a new book, I learn something new about the past. It’s like taking a trip back in time. These new ideas and (8)stories from history help me think differently and make me more (9)curious about the world.
In conclusion, lifelong learning is necessary for all of us. It helps us stay competitive at work and enriches our lives. No matter how old we are or (10)what we do, we should always keep learning and never stop exploring the wonderful world of knowledge.

答案： 1. truly 2. coming 3. behind 4. with 5. grow 6. language 7. better 8. stories 9. curious 10. what