Unit 1 This is me单元词汇阅读拓展练习题 2025-2026学年外研版八年级英语上册

Unit 1 This is me单元词汇阅读拓展练习题

(满分：100 分 时间：90 分钟）

一、词汇考查，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最恰当的一项。（15分）

1. The novel’s ______ explores the theme of self-identity through a teenager’s journey.

A. message    B. setting      C. disaster      D. risk

2. ______ the heavy snow, the athletes continued their training outdoors.

A. Although   B. In spite of   C. Instead of    D. Therefore

3. She ______ to be shy, but now she delivers speeches with confidence.

A. used      B. uses       C. is used       D. was used

4. The film ______ by Steven Spielberg tells a story of friendship and courage.

A. write     B. wrote      C. written       D. writing

5. His ______ words inspired me to embrace my differences and stay confident.

A. wisely   B. excellent    C. risky        D. basic

6. We should ______ the time we spend with family as they are our greatest treasure.

A. value    B. search     C. doubt        D. fear

7. The ______ of the story is set in a small town where strange things happen.

A. difference  B. friendship    C. setting     D. literature

8. ______ you try hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.

A. As long as   B. Even though   C. Instead of   D. In case

9. She ______ her fear of water by joining a swimming club and practicing daily.

A. held back   B. fought against   C. looked for    D. gave up

10. The ______ between traditional and modern lifestyles is a hot topic in sociology.

A. height     B. secret          C. silver        D. difference

11. By the end of this term, we ______ a series of speeches on self-improvement.

A. will make   B. made         C. have made    D. make

12. ______ the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, the characters learn to believe in themselves.

A. Among     B. Through    C. With       D. Inside

13. The artist’s work ______ how important it is to stay true to oneself.

A. reminds      B. expresses      C. doubts      D. fears

14. Instead of ______ about her looks, she focused on developing her inner qualities.

A. worry      B. worrying       C. to worry     D. worried

15. ______ unique experience it is to accept oneself and grow from challenges!

A.What       B. How          C. What a       D. What an

二、语法考查，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。（20 分）

16. The ______ (wise) of the old proverb teaches us to embrace differences.

17. They ______ (secret) prepared a video to celebrate her self-acceptance journey.

18. The ______ (crowd) concert hall made her feel nervous before the performance.

19. We should ______ (value) every opportunity to learn and grow.

20. Her ______ (different) from others became her greatest strength in the competition.

21. The ______ (high) of the mountain is 5,000 meters above sea level.

22. He is always ______ (willing) to share his experiences to help others.

23. British ______ (literature) includes masterpieces like Pride and Prejudice.

24. The ______ (silver) medalist smiled and said, “I tried my best.”

25. They ______ (search) for the lost dog for hours before finding it safely.

三、语法填空，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。（每空两分，共 20 分）

Eileen Gu, a rising star in freestyle skiing, ____26 (face) numerous challenges on her path to success. Born in the US, she ____27 (make) a risky decision to compete for China at age 15. Many people ____28 (doubt) her choice, but she ____29 (stick) to her dream. “I want to ____30 (inspire) young people through sports,” she said. Gu ____31 (train) rigorously, ____32 (balance) skiing and schoolwork. By 2022, she ____33 (win) two gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Her story ____34 (show) that self-belief and hard work can overcome any obstacle. “Never let others’ opinions ____35 (define) you,” she advises.

四、阅读理解（共 10 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）

A 篇（文学深度阅读：《简・爱》节选扩展）

In Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, the protagonist Jane Eyre navigates a world that often undervalues women and those without wealth. Orphaned at a young age, she endures harsh treatment at Gateshead Hall, where her aunt and cousins belittle her for being poor and parentless.“You are a bad child,”her cousin John shouts, often striking her for no reason. These experiences plant seeds of self-doubt in Jane, who begins to believe she is unworthy of love or respect.

At 10, Jane is sent to Lowood Institution, a boarding school with strict rules and minimal care. There, she meets Helen Burns, a friend who teaches her the power of patience and inner strength.“It is not your fault to be poor or plain,” Helen says, “for true worth lies in the soul.”Though Jane admires Helen’s wisdom, she still struggles to accept her own place in society.

Years later, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her employer, the mysterious Mr. Rochester. Their relationship is tested when Jane discovers Mr. Rochester has a secret wife, locked away in the attic. Faced with the choice to stay as his mistress or leave with nothing, Jane chooses integrity.“I must respect myself,”she declares,“even if it means losing everything.”

This decision marks a turning point in Jane’s journey. She finally realizes her self-worth is not defined by society’s standards or others’ expectations. In the end, Jane returns to Mr. Rochester after his wife’s death, but only when she knows they can stand as equals. The novel’s enduring message—self-acceptance and moral courage are the keys to true happiness—resonates deeply with readers who have ever questioned their place in the world.

36. Why does Jane endure mistreatment at Gateshead Hall?

A. She is wealthy but arrogant.   B. She is an orphan with no social status.

C. She refuses to follow rules.   D. She admires her cousin John.

37. How does Helen Burns influence Jane?

A. She teaches her to fight back.          B. She introduces her to literature.

C. She inspires her to value inner strength.  D. She helps her escape Lowood.

38. Why does Jane leave Thornfield Hall?