《2025年新课程课堂同步练习册八年级英语上册外研版》

B
Inventors have shaped our world through their great ideas and strong will. Their stories show us how ordinary people can achieve amazing things by developing certain important qualities.
One of the most famous inventors is Johannes Gutenberg. He spent years developing the printing press in the 15th century. When facing challenges, he said, "Every problem is an hidden opportunity." He proved that "innovation can spread knowledge". This shows how creative thinking can greatly change society.
Another inventor is George Washington Carver, who was born into slavery(奴隶) but became a great scientist. He discovered over 300 uses for peanuts to help farmers. His story teaches us that "hard work and education" can overcome any difficulty.
Modern inventors continue this tradition. For example, teenage inventor Ann Makosinski created a flashlight powered by body heat to help students without electricity. Her "creativity and caring" show how young people can solve real problems.
All great inventors share common qualities:
They observe(观察) problems carefully
They imagine creative solutions
They keep trying despite difficulties
They want to help others
You don't need to be a genius(天才) to invent. Like these inventors, if you stay curious, work hard, and never quit, you might create something amazing too!
(B)1. What did Johannes Gutenberg say about challenges?
A. He was very upset. B. He saw problems as chances. C. He wanted to give up.
(A)2. The underlined word "innovation" in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. new ideas or methods B. working very hard C. following old traditions
(C)3. What can we infer about George Washington Carver?
A. He had an easy life. B. He only worked with peanuts. C. He overcame great challenges.
(C)4. How does the author organize the examples of inventors?
A. From oldest to newest. B. From most famous to least known. C. From past to present.
(B)5. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To list famous inventions.
B. To show qualities that make successful inventors.
C. To compare different inventors.
*6. Which inventor's quality do you think is most important for students today? Why? I think Ann Makosinski's creativity and caring are most important for students today. She invented a flashlight to help others, showing that young people can solve real problems with new ideas. As students, we should also think creatively and care about people's needs.

答案： 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B
*6. I think Ann Makosinski's creativity and caring are most important for students today. She invented a flashlight to help others, showing that young people can solve real problems with new ideas. As students, we should also think creatively and care about people's needs. (仅供参考)