Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents单元话题语法填空分层练习题 2024-2025学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教八年级下册 Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents? 单元话题语法填空分层练习题

（基础篇）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In many families, misunderstandings between parents and children often happen. Parents always expect their children 1._________ (get) good grades. They keep 2._________ (compare) their kids with others, which makes children feel stressed. “My mom never stops 3._________ (complain) about my study,” said 14-year-old Xiaoming.

To solve such problems, experts suggest that parents should learn 4._________ (communicate) with their children properly. For example, they can spend more time 5._________ (listen) to their kids’ thoughts. Children also need 6._________ (be) brave enough to share their feelings. “If you have different ideas from your parents, try 7._________ (explain) your reasons,” an expert said.

Lily often has heart-to-heart talks with her parents. “We share our daily life and 8._________ (worry) with each other,” she said. “My parents always give me useful 9._________ (advice).” Thanks to good communication, Lily and her parents get on 10._________ (good) with each other.

（提高篇）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In 2025, a research on parent-child relationships 11._________ (show) that 60% of teenagers feel their parents don’t understand them well. The main reason is that parents and children have different 12._________ (value) and ways of thinking.

To bridge this gap, many schools hold “parent-child communication workshops”. In these workshops, parents learn how 13._________ (give) more freedom to their children, while children learn 14._________ (respect) their parents’ opinions. “It’s important 15._________ (build) trust between parents and children,” a teacher said.

Tom’s family took part in one of these workshops. “Before, my parents and I often 16._________ (argue) about small things,” Tom said. “But now, we try 17._________ (understand) each other’s feelings. For example, when I want to join a school club, I discuss it with my parents 18._________ (patiently). And they respect my 19._________ (decide).”

The research also shows that families with good communication are 20._________ (happy) than others. So, improving communication skills is necessary for both parents and children.

（拓展篇）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

With the development of technology, new communication methods 21._________ (emerge) in modern families. A special app named “Family Link” 22._________ (create) in 2025 to help family members communicate more effectively.

Through this app, parents can know 23._________ their children are doing at school, and children can share their 24._________ (true) thoughts without hesitation. For example, if a child 25._________ (face) difficulties in study, he can talk to his parents on the app. The app also provides a platform for family members 26._________ (share) photos and videos of their daily life.

However, some experts point out that although the app is convenient, face-to-face communication 27._________ (remain) irreplaceable. “Family members should still spend time 28._________ (stay) together and have in-depth conversations,” an expert said. “Only in this way can they truly understand each other’s inner world.”

In fact, whether using modern apps or having traditional talks, the key to 29._________ (good) communication lies in mutual understanding and respect. 30._________ (hope), more families will realize this and improve their relationships.

（挑战篇）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In 2025, “parent-child communication projects” 31._________ (launch) in many cities, aiming to strengthen family bonds. These projects include various activities, such as parent-child role-playing games and joint community volunteer work.

In the role-playing games, parents and children take on each other’s 32._________ (role) to experience different feelings. “When I acted as my mom, I finally understood 33._________ hard she works every day,” said a 15-year-old student. “And my mom realized how much pressure I’m under at school.”

The joint volunteer work provides opportunities for parents and children 34._________ (work) together towards a common goal. For example, in a community environmental protection activity, they 35._________ (collect) waste together and 36._________ (design) posters to raise awareness. “During the process, we not only improved our communication skills but also 37._________ (deepen) our understanding of each other,” a parent shared.

These projects also encourage families 38._________ (keep) a communication diary, where they record their daily interactions and 39._________ (feel). “It’s a good way to reflect on our communication methods and make 40._________ (improve),” an organizer of the project said.

答案与答案解析

（基础篇）

1. to get：expect sb. to do sth. 为固定搭配，意为 “期望某人做某事”，考查动词不定式作宾语补足语，故填 to get。