Unit2 Getting along 主题阅读 -2025-2026学年外研版（2024）八年级英语上册

八年级上册 Unit 2 Getting along 主题阅读 （一）、（二）篇改编自课本教材，（三）、（四）、（五）为课外材料，（六）为阅读表达题型带续写。话题为与人相处，体裁既有记叙文也有说明文，题型涉及主旨大意题，细节理解题，猜测词意，推测等等。难度较易！ （一） Every afternoon, the children play in the Giant's garden. It is a large garden with soft, green grass. Here and there, over the grass, stand beautiful flowers, like stars. The Giant has been away for a long time. One day, he comes back and sees the children in his garden. "What are you doing here?" he shouts in a very angry voice. The children run away. The Giant closes the gate and builds a high wall around the garden. Since then, he hasn't seen a child there. Then spring comes. But in the Giant's garden, it is still winter. There are no birds or flowers. "I cannot understand why spring has not come since last year," says the Giant. "I hope the weather changes soon." But spring never comes, nor summer. Autumn gives golden fruit to every other garden. But it gives none to the Giant's garden. One morning, the Giant suddenly hears birds singing. "I haven't heard that beautiful birdsong for a while. I believe spring has come at last." The Giant jumps out of bed and looks outside. The Giant sees a hole in the wall. Also, there is a little child in every tree. And the trees are so glad that they have covered themselves with flowers. The birds fly about and sing with joy. "How selfish I've been!" he says. "Now I know why spring wouldn't come here." He knocks down the wall. The children look afraid. "Fear not, little ones," the Giant says. "It's your garden now." 1. What do the children do every afternoon? A. They study in the classroom. B. They play in the Giant's garden. C. They build a wall around the garden. D. They pick flowers in the garden. 1. How does the Giant feel when he first sees the children in his garden? A. Happy. B. Sad .C. Angry. D. Excited. 1. Why is there still winter in the Giant's garden when spring comes? A. Because the Giant is too selfish and doesn't let children in. B. Because the garden is too cold. C. Because the flowers don't like the Giant. D. Because the birds fly to other gardens. 1. What does the word "selfish" mean in Paragraph 7? A. 慷慨的 B. 自私的 C. 善良的 D. 勇敢的 1. What does the Giant do at last? A. He builds a higher wall. B. He drives the children away again. C. He knocks down the wall. D. He sells the garden. （二） Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional Chinese units. Most of them are nothing special. But Liuchixiang (Six - chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all. Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. After reading it, the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi. And so came the six - chi - wide lane between the two houses. Hundreds of years have passed since then, and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind. Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. 1. How wide are narrow lanes usually in China? A. About one metre .B. About two metres. C. About three metres. D. About four metres. 1. Which family was angry in the story of Six - chi Lane? A. The Wangs .B. The Lis. C. The Zhangs .D. The Wus. 1. Why did the Zhang family step back three chi? A. Because they were afraid of the Wu family. B. Because they understood the poem and felt ashamed. C. Because the government told them to. D. Because they wanted to make the lane wider. 1. What's the main idea of the passage? A. Narrow lanes in China. B. The story of Six - chi Lane and the importance of kindness. C. Zhang Ying's poem. D. How to build a lane. 1. How did the six - chi - wide lane come into being? A. The Zhang family gave up three chi and the Wu family gave up another three chi. B. The government built it. C. The Zhang family took three chi from the Wu family. D. The Wu family took three chi from the Zhang family. （三） In a small town, there was a bakery owned by Mrs. Johnson. Every morning, she would set aside a few fresh loaves of bread. One day, a homeless man named Tom came to the bakery. He looked hungry but had no money. Mrs. Johnson smiled and gave him a loaf of bread. Tom was grateful. The next day, Tom saw an old woman struggling to carry heavy bags. He helped her carry the bags to her home. The old woman was so thankful that she gave Tom some flowers from her garden. Tom then took the flowers to Mrs. Johnson's bakery and placed them on the counter, thanking her for the bread. Mrs. Johnson was delighted by the beautiful flowers. This act of kindness started a chain. Later, the old woman noticed a young girl trying to fix a broken bike. She offered to help the girl, and the girl, in turn, helped her neighbor water the plants when the neighbor was away. 1. What did Mrs. Johnson do every morning? A. She sold all the bread. B. She set aside some bread. C. She closed the bakery. D. She went for a walk. 1. Why did Tom go to the bakery? A. To buy bread. B. To work there. C. To get free bread. D. To look for a friend. 1. Why did Tom help the old woman? A. Because he was paid to do so. B. Because he wanted the flowers. C. Because Mrs. Johnson's kindness inspired him. D. Because the old woman asked him to. 1. What does the underlined word "grateful" mean in the passage? A. Angry B. Thankful C. Sad D. Bored 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Mrs. Johnson's bakery. B. Tom's homeless life. C. How a chain of kindness spreads. D. The old woman's flowers. （四） Lily joined Class 2 last month. She was quiet and didn't talk much to others. One day, during art class, Lily was having trouble drawing a picture. Her classmate, Emma, noticed and said, "Lily, do you need help? I can show you how to draw that tree." Lily nodded, and Emma spent ten minutes helping her. After that, Lily felt more comfortable. At lunchtime, Emma invited Lily to sit with her and her friends. They talked about their favorite movies and books. Lily started to open up. A week later, when Emma was sick and missed school, Lily took notes for her and brought them to Emma's house after school. Emma was surprised and happy. Since then, they have become best friends, and Lily is now more outgoing, making friends with other classmates too. 1. What was Lily like when she first joined Class 2? A. Outgoing B. Quiet C. Funny D. Lazy 1. What trouble did Lily have in art class? A. Drawing a tree B. Cutting paper C. Using scissors D. Painting a flower 1. Why did Lily help Emma when Emma was sick? A. Because the teacher asked her to. B. Because she wanted to get something from Emma. C. Because Emma had helped her before. D. Because she was bored. 1. What does the underlined word "open up" mean in the passage? A. Close oneself B. Talk more and be more friendly C. Cry D. Run away 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. Art class in Class 2 B. Lily's favorite movies C. How Lily made friends with Emma's help D. Emma's sickness （五） Getting along with others is of great importance in our life. There are several reasons to support this view. Firstly, good relationships with others can bring us happiness. When we get along well with our family, friends, or colleagues, we can share our joys and sorrows with them. For instance, if you have a fight with your best friend but later make up, you'll cherish the friendship more and feel happier. Secondly, getting along with others helps us solve problems more easily. No one can live completely alone. When we face difficulties, people who get along well with us are more willing to help. Imagine you're working on a group project and you have a good relationship with your group members. You can discuss ideas freely and complete the project successfully. Thirdly, it contributes to a harmonious society. If everyone gets along well with others, there will be less conflict and more cooperation. Communities will be more peaceful, and countries can have better international relations. In conclusion, getting along with others is very important as it brings happiness, helps solve problems, and promotes a harmonious society. 1. What can good relationships with others bring us according to the passage? A. Happiness. B. Money .C. Trouble. D. Loneliness. 1. Why is getting along with others helpful in solving problems? A. Because others will do everything for us. B. Because we can get help from others when facing difficulties. C. Because problems will disappear by themselves. D. Because we don't need to face difficulties if we get along with others. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to solve problems. B. The importance of family. C. Is it important to get along with others? D. How to make friends. 1. What does the word "cherish" mean in the passage? A. 讨厌 B. 珍惜 C. 忘记 D. 破坏 1. How many reasons does the passage give to show the importance of getting along with others? A. Two .B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. （六） Living with a roommate can be a wonderful experience, but it also needs effort to get along well. Sarah and Lily, two college students, shared a dorm room last year. At first, they faced small problems. Sarah liked to keep the room tidy, while Lily often left her books and clothes on the desk. Instead of arguing, they sat down and talked. They made a schedule: Sarah cleans the desk every Monday and Thursday, and Lily takes care of it on other days. Another thing that helped them was respecting each other’s habits. Sarah loved studying in the evening, so Lily would wear headphones when listening to music. When Lily felt sad about a bad exam result, Sarah listened to her and gave her encouragement. By the end of the year, they became best friends. Getting along with others isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being willing to understand and compromise. 回答问题： 26. What problem did Sarah and Lily face at first? 27. How did they solve the problem of keeping the room tidy? 28. What did Lily do to respect Sarah’s study habit? 29. What can we learn from Sarah and Lily’s story about getting along with others? 30. Write a short passage (about 80-100 words) to share your experience of getting along with someone (a friend, classmate, family member, etc.). You can include: - Who the person is - A small problem you once had with him/her - How you solved the problem together - What you learned from this experience 答案及解析 1. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据“Every afternoon, the children play in the Giant's garden.”可知，孩子们每天下午在巨人的花园里玩耍，所以选B。 2. 答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据“One day, he comes back and sees the children in his garden. 'What are you doing here?' he shouts in a very angry voice.”可知，巨人第一次看到孩子们在他的花园里时很生气，所以选C。 3. 答案：A 解析：推理判断题。巨人很自私，不让孩子们进入花园，导致花园里一直是冬天，所以选A。 4. 答案：B 解析：猜测词义题。巨人不让孩子们进花园，很自私，“selfish”的意思是“自私的”，所以选B。 5. 答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据“He knocks down the wall.”可知，巨人最后推倒了墙，所以选C。 6. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据“Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide”可知，中国的小巷通常大约两米宽，所以选B。 7. 答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据“The Zhang family was angry.”可知，张家很生气，所以选C。 8. 答案：B 解析：推理判断题。张家读了诗之后感到羞愧，所以后退了三尺，所以选B。 9. 答案：B 解析：主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了六尺巷的故事以及善良的重要性，所以选B。 10. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据“They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi. And so came the six - chi - wide lane between the two houses.”可知，张家让了三尺，吴家也让了三尺，所以形成了六尺宽的巷子，所以选A。 11. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据“Every morning, she would set aside a few fresh loaves of bread.”可知，约翰逊夫人每天早上会留出一些面包，所以选B。 12. 答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据“One day, a homeless man named Tom came to the bakery. He looked hungry but had no money. Mrs. Johnson smiled and gave him a loaf of bread.”可知，汤姆去面包店是为了得到免费的面包，所以选C。 13. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。因为约翰逊夫人对汤姆很善良，给了他面包，这种善意激励了汤姆，所以他去帮助老妇人，选C。 14. 答案：B 解析：猜测词义题。汤姆得到了免费的面包，应该是心怀感激的，“grateful”意思是“感激的”，和“thankful”同义，所以选B。 15. 答案：C 解析：主旨大意题。文章讲述了约翰逊夫人对汤姆的善意，引发了一系列的善意传递，所以主要讲善意的链条是如何传播的，选C。 16. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据“Lily joined Class 2 last month. She was quiet and didn't talk much to others.”可知，莉莉刚加入二班时很安静，所以选B。 17. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据“One day, during art class, Lily was having trouble drawing a picture. Her classmate, Emma, noticed and said, 'Lily, do you need help? I can show you how to draw that tree.'”可知，莉莉在美术课上画树有困难，所以选A。 18. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。因为之前艾玛帮助过莉莉，所以莉莉在艾玛生病时帮助她，是为了回报之前的帮助，选C。 19. 答案：B 解析：猜测词义题。莉莉之前很安静，在艾玛的帮助下，开始和别人更多交流、更友好，“open up”意思是“更健谈、更友好”，所以选B。 20. 答案：C 解析：主旨大意题。文章主要讲莉莉在艾玛的帮助下如何交朋友的，所以选C。 21. 答案：A解析：根据第二段首句“Firstly, good relationships with others can bring us happiness”可知，良好的人际关系能带来快乐，故选A。B（金钱）、C（麻烦）、D（孤独）均与原文内容相反。 22. 答案：B解析：第三段提到“When we face difficulties, people who get along well with us are more willing to help”，即与他人友好相处有助于解决问题的原因是“遇到困难时能获得他人帮助”，故选B。A（别人会为我们做所有事）表述绝对，C（问题会自行消失）、D（与他人相处就无需面对困难）均不符合原文逻辑。 23. 答案：C 解析：文章标题即为“Is It Important to Get Along with Others?”，后文通过“带来快乐、帮助解决问题、促进社会和谐”三个理由论证“与他人友好相处很重要”，主旨与标题一致，故选C。A（如何解决问题）、B（家庭的重要性）、D（如何交朋友）均非文章核心。 24. 答案：B 解析：根据语境“if you have a fight with your best friend but later make up, you'll cherish the friendship more”（和好朋友吵架后和好，会更____这段友谊），“cherish”应是“珍惜”之意，故选B。A（讨厌）、C（忘记）、D（破坏）均与“和好后对友谊的态度”相悖。 25. 答案：B解析：文章通过“Firstly... Secondly... Thirdly...”分别从“带来快乐、帮助解决问题、促进社会和谐”三个方面论证观点，共给出3个理由，故选B。 26. Sarah liked to keep the room tidy, while Lily often left her books and clothes on the desk. 27. They sat down and talked, then made a schedule: Sarah cleans the desk every Monday and Thursday, and Lily takes care of it on other days. 28. Lily would wear headphones when listening to music. 29. Getting along with others isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being willing to understand and compromise. 30.表达写作参考范文 I once had a small problem with my deskmate, Tom. He always borrowed my stationery without asking, which made me a little annoyed. One day, I talked to him gently instead of keeping silent. Tom apologized and said he just forgot to ask. Later, he would always tell me before borrowing things, and sometimes he even shared his snacks with me. From this experience, I learned that honest communication is the key to getting along well with others. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $