八下英语单词外研版

Unit 1

1.1 Are You Happy?

Vocabulary

1. cheerful (adj.) - feeling or showing happiness

2. confident (adj.) - feeling or showing certainty or belief in oneself

3. disappointed (adj.) - feeling sad or dissatisfied because something

is not as good as expected

4. embarrassed (adj.) - feeling self-conscious or awkward in a social

situation

5. excited (adj.) - feeling enthusiastic or eager

6. frightened (adj.) - feeling afraid or scared

7. grateful (adj.) - feeling or expressing thanks or gratitude

8. guilty (adj.) - feeling responsible for something wrong or bad that

has happened

9. lonely (adj.) - feeling alone or without companionship

10. miserable (adj.) - feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Examples:

1. Her cheerful personality always brightens up the room.

2. He was confident that he would pass the exam.

3. She was disappointed with her performance in the competition.

4. He felt embarrassed when he tripped and fell in front of everyone.

5. The child was excited to open the present on his birthday.

6. She was frightened by the loud thunder during the storm.

7. I am grateful for all the support I have received.

8. He felt guilty for forgetting his friend's birthday.

9. She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she didn't know

anyone.

10. The cold weather made everyone feel miserable.

Exercise:

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentences:

1. Tom is always _______________ and makes everyone laugh.

a) cheerful b) confident c) disappointed

2. I feel _______________ for not studying for the test.

a) embarrassed b) excited c) frightened

3. Sarah was _______________ when she found out she won the competition.

a) grateful b) guilty c) lonely

4. The movie was so sad that it made me feel _______________.

a) miserable b) embarrassed c) confident

5. We were all _______________ when we heard the news of his promotion.

a) cheerful b) excited c) disappointed

Remember to practice these words in context to reinforce your

understanding and improve your vocabulary skills.

Unit 2

2.1 My School Life

Vocabulary

1. classmates (n.) - the people who are in the same class or group at

school

2. facilities (n.) - buildings, equipment, or services provided for a

particular purpose

3. schedule (n.) - a plan that outlines the timing and order of

activities

4. assignments (n.) - tasks or work given to students to complete

5. participate (v.) - to take part in or be involved in an activity or

event

6. extracurricular (adj.) - activities or interests pursued in addition

to regular academic studies

7. achievement (n.) - a result that is reached through effort or skill

8. teamwork (n.) - the combined action of a group of people to achieve a

common goal

9. ambition (n.) - a strong desire to do or achieve something

10. inspiration (n.) - something or someone that gives you new ideas or

motivation

Examples:

1. She enjoys spending time with her classmates during lunch break.

2. The school has excellent facilities, including a library and a

computer lab.

3. Students need to follow their schedule to ensure they complete all

their tasks.

4. The teacher handed out the assignments for the weekend.

5. He loves to participate in extracurricular activities such as drama

club and sports.

6. Winning the competition was a great achievement for the team.

7. Teamwork is essential for a successful project.

8. Her ambition is to become a doctor and help people.

9. The famous artist was her inspiration to pursue a career in art.

Exercise:

Match the words with their definitions:

1. _______________ - involving activities or interests outside of

regular academic studies.

2. _______________ - a plan that outlines the timing and order of

activities.

3. _______________ - tasks or work given to students to complete.

4. _______________ - buildings, equipment, or services provided for a

particular purpose.

5. _______________ - a result that is reached through effort or skill.

a) classmates

b) facilities

c) schedule

d) assignments

e) extracurricular

f) achievement

I hope this document provides you with a comprehensive understanding of

the vocabulary related to the "八下英语单词外研版" (Grade 8 English

Vocabulary - Waiyan Edition) textbook. Remember to practice using these

words in context to improve your language skills.