Unit 4拔高训练 2024-2025学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents? 拔高训练

限时集训：40 分钟 得分：______

一、短文填空

从下面方框中选出 10 个单词，将其正确形式填入短文，使短文意思正确通顺。（每词限用一次）（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，计 10 分）
argue     pressure     communicate     explain       suggest      refuse instead     nervous      relationship       understanding

Last week, Lily had a big （1）______ with her mom. Her mom kept putting （2）______ on her to take extra math classes, but Lily （3）______ because she wanted to join the art club.

“I feel like she doesn’t listen to me,” Lily told her friend Mike. Mike （4）: “Why don’t you （5） your feelings calmly? Tell her art helps you relax, （6）______ of shouting.”

Lily tried it. She sat down with her mom and （7）______ how art made her happy. At first, her mom looked （8）, but slowly she started to show （9）. “I’m sorry I didn’t ask your opinion,” her mom said.

Now their （10）______ is better, and Lily is taking both art and math—happily.

（1）______ （2）______ （3）______ （4）______ （5）______
（6）______ （7）______ （8）______ （9）______ （10）______

二、补全短文

根据短文内容，从短文后的 A-F 选项中选出 5 个适当的选项补全短文。（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，计 5 分）
How to fix misunderstandings with parents?

（1）______ Instead of waiting for them to guess, say “I feel worried when you compare me to others” clearly.

Second, choose the right time. （2）______ Talking when they’re tired or busy might make them less patient.

Then, listen as much as you speak. （3）______ They may have reasons for their rules, like wanting you to be safe.

It’s also helpful to find common ground. （4）______ For example, “I know you want me to study, and I promise to finish homework before playing.”

Finally, give it time. （5）______ Sometimes they need a day to think—follow up gently if they don’t reply right away.

A. Don’t just complain—show you understand their side too.
B. Not every conversation works immediately.
C. Start by saying how you feel, not what they did wrong.
D. Parents are more likely to listen after a meal or on weekends.
E. It’s important to avoid bringing up old arguments.
F. Ask them to explain their ideas, and say “I see” to show you’re listening.

三、阅读表达（共 10 小题；计 20 分）

A. 完成图表
根据短文内容，完成图表中所缺信息。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分）
A survey on “teen-parent conflicts” and solutions:

• Too much screen time: 68% of teens fight with parents about phone use. Experts suggest setting a schedule (e.g., 1 hour after homework) and showing parents you can self-control.
• School grades: 55% argue over low scores. Teens should explain challenges (e.g., “Math is hard, but I’m asking the teacher for help”) instead of staying silent.
• Hanging out with friends: 42% say parents limit their social time. A good idea is to invite friends home so parents can get to know them.

矛盾类型	发生比例	解决建议	沟通话术示例
屏幕使用时间过长	1. ______	制定时间表，展示自控力	2. ______
学习成绩	55%	3. ______	“数学很难，但我会向老师求助”
和朋友外出	42%	4. ______	5. ______

B. 任务型阅读
根据短文内容，按要求回答问题。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，计 10 分）
Jake’s story: “I used to hide my test papers from my dad because I was afraid of his anger. One day he found them and got really upset. ‘Why didn’t you tell me?’ he asked.