Unit 2 Getting along 单元话题同步阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年外研版(2024)八年级上册

八上Unit 2 Getting along单元话题阅读理解练习

紧扣2025新外研版八年级上Unit 2的主题—人际交往、语法—现在完成时（2）包括介词for及since在现在完成时中的不同用法和第二单元主要词汇等，其中包括3篇完形填空、6篇阅读理解和2篇任务型阅读—回答问题；每题均有参考答案。

第一部分：完形填空

Passage 1

A Thrilling Roller Coaster Ride

    I still remember my first roller coaster ride last summer. It was at an amusement park with my best friend, Tom. I felt nervous but also 1. ____ when I looked at the huge, twisting tracks high above.

    Tom was much braver than me. He pulled me to the line and said, "Don’t worry! It’ll be the most fun you’ve ever had!" While waiting, I watched other riders scream and laugh as the coaster 2. ____ down the tracks. My heart beat faster and faster.

    Finally, it was our turn. We sat in the seats and the worker helped us fasten the safety belt tightly. I closed my eyes and held Tom’s hand. The coaster slowly moved forward, climbing up the first big hill. It was so slow that I wanted to 3. ____ off! But then, suddenly, it stopped for a second at the top.

    Before I could think, we were falling! The wind blew hard in my face, and I couldn’t help screaming. It felt like my stomach was in my throat. The coaster turned left and right at high speed. I opened my eyes for a moment and saw the ground far 4. ____—it was scary but amazing!

    Just when I got used to the speed, we went through a loop! I felt like I was going to fly out, but the safety belt kept me 5. ____. When we came out of the loop, everyone cheered loudly.

    After that, there were more hills and turns. Each time we fell, my screams turned into laughs. I even started raising my hands up, just like the other riders.

    Too soon, the ride was over. The coaster slowed down and returned to the starting place. My legs were a little 6. ____, but I had a big smile on my face.

    "That was incredible!" I said to Tom. He nodded and laughed, "I told you you’d love it!"

    Now, roller coasters are my favorite ride at amusement parks. They teach me that sometimes the things we’re most 7. ____ of can be the most exciting. I can’t wait for my next ride—maybe this time I’ll try the biggest one in the park!

1. A. bored B. excited C. tired D. sad

2. A. walked B. ran C. rushed D. climbed

3. A. jump B. look C. take D. get

4. A. above B. below C. beside D. behind

5. A. dangerous B. warm C. safe D. cool

6. A. strong B. shaky C. long D. short

7. A. afraid B. fond C. proud D. sure

Passage 2
   Confucius’ ideas about getting along with others are still important today. One of his teachings is about respect. He thought people should respect elders and strangers 1. ______.
   A story about the Six-Foot Lane shows this idea. Two families 2. ______ to build walls and

fought for land. One family asked their official relative for help. But the relative told them to give in. The family 3. ______ their wall back three feet. The other family saw this and did the same. A six-foot lane was born, and they got along well 4. ______.
   This story teaches us to be kind and flexible. When we have arguments with others, we shouldn’t 5. ______ at them. Instead, we should think about others’ feelings.
   Earl Nightingale once said, “Our thoughts shape our relationships.” If we focus on others’ good points, we will be happier. For example, if your friend is late, don’t be angry. Remember how he 6. ______ to help you when you were in trouble.
   Friendship is priceless. It needs care. Since I met my best friend Lily, we 7. ______ helped each other. When I was stressed about exams, she 8. ______ me her notes. When she lost her key, I let her stay at my home.
   We should always remember: to get along well with others, we need to be kind, respectful and understanding. These values will never 9. ______.
1. A. either B. too C. also D. neither
2. A. wanted B. decide C. want D. decides
3. A. move B. moving C. moved D. moves
4. A. from then on B. since then C. for then D. on then
5. A. shout B. knock C. offer D. return
6. A. offer B. offered C. offers D. offering
7. A. have B. has C. have been D. has been
8. A. lend B. lent C. borrow D. borrowed
9. A. return B. disappear C. shout D. knock
Passage 3
   The Selfish Giant tells a story about kindness. A giant had a beautiful garden. Children loved to play there, but he was selfish and 1. ______ them away. He built a high wall and put up a sign.
   After that, the garden changed. Snow and cold wind stayed 2. ______ years. Spring never came. The giant felt lonely and sad. He wondered why the seasons had left him.
   One morning, he heard laughter. He looked out and saw children in the garden—trees were blooming again! A small boy couldn’t reach the tree and was crying. The giant’s heart 3. ______ soft. He knocked down part of the wall and carried the boy to the tree.
   The boy kissed the giant’s cheek. The giant realized his mistake. He said to the children, “My garden is 4. ______!” From then on, the children played there every day. The giant was happy again.
   Many years passed. The giant grew old. One day, the small boy 5. ______. He said, “Come with me.” The giant passed away peacefully.
   This story teaches us that selfishness brings loneliness, while kindness brings happiness. It also shows that friendship is 6. ______.
   In our life, we should not be selfish. When others are in need, we should 7. ______ help. For example, if your classmate is 8. ______ about homework, share your ideas. If a stranger knocks at your door and needs help, be polite.
   Since I read this story, I 9. ______ tried to be kind. Last week, I helped an old lady carry her bags. She thanked me, and I felt warm.
   Getting along with others is easy if we have a kind heart. Remember: kindness is the key

to good 10. ______.
1. A. drove B. knock C. return D. offer
2. A. since B. for C. from D. on
3. A. become B. became C. becomes D. becoming
4. A. yours B. mine C. theirs D. ours
5. A. appear B. appears C. appeared D. appearing
6. A. priceless B. stressed C. online D. double
7. A. refuse B. offer C. shout D. knock
8. A. happy B. excited C. stressed D. relaxed
9. A. have B. has C. have been D. has been
10. A. relationships B. gardens C. walls D. stories

第二部分：阅读理解（选择题）

Passage 4
   One winter, the garden of a selfish giant was full of children laughing and playing. But the giant drove them away, building a high wall with a sign: “No Trespassing.” From then on, cold wind and snow stayed in the garden all year round—spring and summer never returned. The giant felt lonely and sad, wondering why the seasons had left him.
   One morning, he heard children’s voices. Through the wall, he saw kids sitting on tree branches, and the trees were blooming again. A small boy couldn’t reach the branches, crying softly. The giant’s heart softened. He knocked down part of the wall and carried the boy to the tree. The boy kissed his cheek, and the giant realized how selfish he had been.
   He told all children, “My garden is yours!” For many years, the children played there happily. When the giant grew old, the small boy appeared again and said, “Come with me.” The giant passed away peacefully, and people found him with a smile, covered in white flowers.
1. Why did spring and summer never return to the giant’s garden?
A. Because the weather turned cold suddenly.
B. Because the giant was too selfish to let children in.
C. Because the garden was too small for the seasons.
D. Because the children didn’t like the garden anymore.
2. What made the giant change his mind?
A. The cold weather in the garden.
B. The sign on the high wall.
C. Seeing the small boy crying.
D. Hearing the children’s laughter.
3. What does the underlined word “return” mean?
A. Come back B. Give back C. Look back D. Take back
4. What can we learn from the story?
A. Gardens are good places for children to play.
B. Selfishness makes people lose happiness.
C. Old people should be kind to children.
D. Flowers only bloom in warm seasons.
Passage 5
   Confucius, a great Chinese thinker, had many ideas about getting along with others. His