Unit 4 Changing and Growing单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（仁爱科普版2024）

Unit 4 Changing and Growing 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 4 Changing and Growing单元话题：成长与改变 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 You’re walking down the street, thinking about your own business when a stranger passes by. He doesn’t say anything at all, but he gives you a smile. In a moment and almost unwillingly, you do the same thing. You just can’t help it and you catch his smile. For some unknown reason, when we see someone smile, we just can’t stop ourselves doing the same thing. In honor of World Smile Day (the first Friday in October), it’s time we got real answers to this matter. Is smiling contagious (感染性的)? Well, a study in the Trends in Cognitive Sciences journal gives the answer “yes”. As part of the research, social psychologists (心理学家) looked into why we often copy (模仿) people’s facial expressions when we talk to them. Interestingly, one of the conclusions (结论) was that we “try on” the emotions (感情) of others when we are talking with them. So, for example, when a friend tells us some good news happily, we may unconsciously (无意识地) show the same emotion through our smile. In doing so, we are feeling and understanding their joy. So the reason we smile back when someone smiles at us is that we want to feel the same way as that person. However, not everyone can do this. During the research, the psychologists find people with some diseases can’t copy others’ facial expressions. They know someone is smiling but they cannot smile back. 1．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? A．The reason for smiling back. B．Advice on smiling back. C．The result of smiling back. D．An example of smiling back. 2．Why do we smile back when we see someone else smile? A．Because we want to talk with the person. B．Because we are feeling the person’s joy. C．Because we want the person to understand us. D．Because we want to show we are clever. 3．What problem do people with some diseases have? A．They can’t copy others’ smiles. B．They smile too much and can’t stop it. C．They never smile and they are unhappy. D．They can’t feel happy when others smile at them. 4．Which could be the best title for this passage? A．Why is smiling contagious? B．What’s World Smile Day? C．Why should we smile? D．Do you know how to smile? 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了在世界微笑日来临之际，探讨微笑是否具有感染性，通过研究得出微笑具有感染性，阐述了我们回以微笑的原因以及一些患有疾病的人存在的问题。 1．主旨大意题。第一段描述了走在街上，一个陌生人微笑，我们也会不自觉回以微笑的情景，这属于回以微笑的一个例子。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“So the reason we smile back when someone smiles at us is that we want to feel the same way as that person.”可知，我们看到别人微笑时回以微笑是因为我们想感受和那个人一样的情绪，即感受那个人的喜悦。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“During the research, the psychologists find people with some diseases can’t copy others’ facial expressions.”可知，一些患有疾病的人不能模仿别人的面部表情，也就是不能复制别人的微笑。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要围绕微笑是否具有感染性展开，探讨了我们会回以微笑的原因等，A选项“为什么微笑具有感染性”符合文章主旨。故选A。 How do you feel when you have to make a speech (演讲) in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others. Over 80% of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom (极少) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．What does shyness mean according to the passage? A．Feeling happy when around others. B．Feeling nervous or scared around others. C．Feeling bored when meeting new people. D．Feeling excited when being the center of attention. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________ . A．almost all kids are born shy B．you can never change yourself C．shy people can also be successful D．shy people can not be good with others 4．Some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer because they ________. A．are born that way B．don’t like to communicate with others C．are not good at expressing themselves D．talk less and think more 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Don’t be shy before others B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’ re like D．Being Shy, Good or Bad 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文讨论了害羞的定义、影响以及看待害羞的不同视角。 1．细节理解题。根据“Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others.”可知，shyness是指在别人面前感到紧张或害怕。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.”可知，因为害怕见新朋友而极少外出是一种不良的害羞表现。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.”可知，害羞的人也可以取得成功。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less.”可知，害羞的人更安静也更聪明，因为他们想得更多，说得更少。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。文章讨论了害羞的利与弊，并举例说明害羞并不全是坏事。故选D。 Sometimes we all get angry. Did you ever get so angry that you thought you were going to do anything terrible? Sometimes I get very angry with someone. It might be my little sister or my big brother, or even my pet dog or cat! Last Friday, I helped my parents sweep the floor. When I was ready to have a rest, my little brother Tim threw some pieces of paper on the floor. What a mess! However, he thought it was funny. He even made a funny face. I became so angry and threw his favorite cup onto the floor, although I knew it was a terrible thing. Tim began to cry. My mom let me sit down and said to me, “Nick, breaking things in anger is never a right way to solve a problem.” When Dad came home from work, he told me that I would have to use the money I got for my birthday to buy a new cup for Tim. How upset I was! Then Dad said to me, “Using words is always better than hitting or throwing. If you are angry with Tim, why don’t you tell him about your feelings? When you do bad things out of anger, you will always feel regretful for them. Then you will have to do something to make things right again. It also takes money and time. So think before you act!” Although I’m still a little sad, I will always remember what my parents told me on that day. 1．What housework did Nick do last Friday? A．He took out the trash. B．He swept the floor. C．He washed cups. D．He picked up paper. 2．Why was Nick angry last Friday? A．Because he did much housework. B．Because his mother didn’t love him. C．Because his brother made the floor dirty. D．Because he had much homework. 3．What does the underlined word “regretful” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．高兴的 B．感激的 C．幸运的 D．后悔的 4．What’s the structure (结构) of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1  ②=Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from Nick’s experience? A．We shouldn’t be angry any more. B．We should say sorry first. C．We should love people around us. D．We should think before we act. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了Nick因弟弟Tim弄脏刚扫过的地板而生气，一气之下摔了Tim的杯子，之后父母教育他生气时摔东西不是解决问题的正确方式，要用语言表达感受，做事要三思而后行。 1．细节理解题。根据“Last Friday, I helped my parents sweep the floor.”可知，Nick上周五做的家务是扫地。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When I was ready to have a rest, my little brother Tim threw some pieces of paper on the floor... I became so angry and threw his favorite cup onto the floor, although I knew it was a terrible thing.”可知，Nick生气是因为弟弟把地板弄脏了。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“When you do bad things out of anger, you will always feel regretful for them. Then you will have to do something to make things right again.”可知，做了错事之后会想要弥补，这种情绪是“后悔的”，所以“regretful”意为“后悔的”。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第①段引出“生气”的话题，第②③段讲述Nick生气的具体事例和父母对他的教育；第④段总结他的感悟。属于“总—分—总”结构。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“So think before you act!”可知，从Nick的经历中，我们可以学到：做事要三思而后行。故选D。 “It’s finally summer vacation!” Michael said, dropping the heavy bag on his bed. He was so excited because in one month, he would be spending a week at The Cottage (小屋). That’s what he always called his grandparents’ cottage — like it was the title of a story. Michael lay on his bed and closed his eyes. He could almost smell the flowers in the forest and the trees near the lake. He could feel the cool wind coming off the water. He could even taste Grandma’s delicious cakes and play with Grandpa in the field. Oh, how he wished he were there right now! Michael sat up and looked through his bag. Books and papers fell out onto the bed. Finally, he pulled out his drawing book. Then he searched his drawer and found his drawing pencils and an eraser. He smiled to himself. His parents never really understood his attachment to his grandparents’ cottage. Michael began to draw the picture: the cottage, the trees, the path, and the lake. But the more he tried to draw the small details, the harder it became to see them clearly in his mind. Just then, the phone rang. Michael heard his mum saying something on the phone. A few minutes later, Mum came into his room. “Grandma called,” she said. Michael’s heart sank. “Oh no!” he thought. “Is anything going to stop my summer trip?” “Grandpa needs help decorating the house this summer,” Mum kept saying. “They want to know if you would like to stay with them this summer holiday and help out.” Michael’s eyes lit up. A whole summer at The Cottage? Nothing could be better! 1．What can we learn about The Cottage? A．It was in a big city. B．It was a famous art school. C．It was Michael’s parents’ house. D．It was special and important to Michael. 2．What does the underlined word “attachment” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．幻想 B．憧憬 C．依恋 D．执念 3．What can we infer from Paragraph 4? A．Michael wasn’t good at drawing. B．Michael didn’t care about details. C．Michael didn’t want to leave his parents. D．Michael hadn’t visited his grandparents for a long time. 4．How did Michael’s feelings change? A．Worried→happy→excited. B．Excited→happy→worried. C．Happy→excited→worried. D．Excited→worried→happy. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A cottage surprise B．Grandma’s calling C．A difficult summer trip D．Michael’s drawing time 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了迈克尔对祖父母小屋的深厚情感以及暑假前往小屋的期待与惊喜。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“He was so excited because in one month, he would be spending a week at The Cottage…like it was the title of a story”及第三段“His parents never really understood his attachment to his grandparents’ cottage”可知，小屋对迈克尔而言具有特殊意义且充满情感依恋。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“His parents never really understood his attachment to his grandparents’ cottage”及上下文对迈克尔渴望前往小屋的描写，可推知“attachment”意为“依恋”。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“the more he tried to draw the small details, the harder it became to see them clearly in his mind”结合前文他对小屋的强烈思念，可推断他很久未去祖父母家，记忆模糊。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“He was so excited”（兴奋），第五段“Michael’s heart sank”（心情低落），最后一段“Michael’s eyes lit up. A whole summer at The Cottage? Nothing could be better!”（欣喜若狂）可知，迈克尔的情感变化是：兴奋→担忧→开心。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，全文围绕迈克尔对小屋的期待与意外获得整个暑假居住机会的惊喜展开，A项“A Cottage Surprise”（小屋的惊喜）最贴合主题。故选A。 It’s time to think about how we can be happy. Here are some habits of the happy people. They are always very friendly. When people are kind to each other, it can make everyone happier. Being kind to others can help people work together better. They are hardly angry with others. They think making mistakes is a part of life. It can help them learn a lot from others’ lives. It can truly help them move on from bad things too. They are curious. A few studies say that curious people have better relationships (关系) with others. People like to make friends with them. Why? Because they are often interested in many things. They are thankful. Studies show that being thankful can make people happier. It can also make them sleep better. So, it’s nice to say “thank you”. They like giving and sharing. One study shows that the more people give to others, the happier they will be. Scientists also say that giving and sharing are good for health and make people feel happy. They are patient. Scientists find that patient people can make their dreams come true easily. They also feel happier when getting what they want. And they feel less worried when meeting problems. So they can enjoy their lives better. 1．Why are happy people hardly angry with others? A．They never make mistakes. B．They don’t care about others. C．They have no bad things. D．They think making mistakes is a part of life. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 4? A．Curious people have worse relationships with others. B．People don’t like making friends with curious people. C．Curious people are often interested in many things. D．Few studies show curious people are popular. 3．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Making mistakes. B．Being thankful. C．Giving and sharing. D．Being patient. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Patient people never meet any problems. B．Patient people can’t make their dreams come true. C．Patient people feel sad when they get what they want. D．Patient people may feel less worried when they have problems. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．How to Make More Friends B．Habits of Happy People C．Why We Should Be Thankful D．Ways to Solve Life Problems 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了快乐的人的一些习惯，包括友好、不易生气、好奇、感恩、乐于给予和分享、有耐心等，阐述这些习惯如何让人更快乐。 1．细节理解题。根据“They are hardly angry with others. They think making mistakes is a part of life.”可知，快乐的人不易生气是因为他们认为犯错是生活的一部分。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Because they are often interested in many things.”可知，好奇的人通常对很多事物感兴趣。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Studies show that being thankful can make people happier. It can also make them sleep better.”可知，“It”指的是前面的“Being thankful（感恩）”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“And they feel less worried when meeting problems.”可知，有耐心的人遇到问题时可能更少担忧。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍快乐的人的习惯，B选项“快乐的人的习惯”最能概括。故选B。 The words “house” and “home” don’t mean the same in English. A house is a building with four walls and a roof. In most houses there are rooms for different activities. People can eat in the kitchen, sleep in the bedroom, wash in the bathroom and relax in the living room. But a home is a house full of people with their favourite rooms. For example, my favourite room is my bedroom. It has all of my things in it. My mum likes reading in the comfortable armchair in the living room. Jasper, the cat, lies under her feet. My sister Sally spends a lot of time in the garden! It’s her favorite place. And my dad can cook really well so he’s usually in the kitchen. When I am away from home, I sometimes feel homesick. I miss all my things, and everyday family activities. Our house is noisy in the morning before work or school. Then, when I get back in the evening, Jasper jumps on me with his dirty feet and there is a fantastic smell of my dad’s cooking. So home is the people and animals living in a house, and the things in the room that are special to us. It’s the activities we do, our feelings and the relaxing environment. But home is also the community. I often help neighbors and they look after Jasper when we are away. And sometimes there’s a big party with all the neighbors. That’s what is home for me. 1．Do the words “house” and “home” mean the same in English? A．Yes, they do. B．No, they don’t. C．Unknown. D．Not mentioned. 2．What is Paragraph 1 mainly about? A．What a house is. B．What a home means to us. C．What a home is. D．What we can do in a house. 3．What’s Sally’s favourite place at home? A．The bedroom. B．The living room. C．The kitchen. D．The garden. 4．Why does the writer sometimes feel homesick when she’s away? A．Because she doesn’t live in a noisy environment. B．Because she has to share a room with her friend. C．Because she doesn’t know how to cook her meals. D．Because she misses her everyday family activities. 5．What makes a home according to the writer? a. People and pets    b. Family activities     c. A tall building      d. A comfortable environment    e. The community A．abde B．abcd C．abce D．acde 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文探讨了英语中“house”和“home”的区别，指出“house”是物理建筑，而“home”是充满家人、宠物、情感和社区联系的地方。 1．细节理解题。根据“The words ‘house’ and ‘home’ don’t mean the same in English.”可知，这两个词意思不同。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。第一段主要介绍了“house”是什么，即具有四面墙和屋顶的建筑，以及其中的不同功能房间。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“My sister Sally spends a lot of time in the garden! It’s her favorite place.”可知，Sally最喜欢的地方是花园。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“When I am away from home, I sometimes feel homesick. I miss all my things, and everyday family activities.”可知，作者想家是因为想念日常的家庭活动。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“So home is the people and animals living in a house... It’s the activities we do, our feelings and the relaxing environment. But home is also the community.”可知，家包括人和宠物、家庭活动、舒适环境和社区。故选A。 Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. Here are some suggestions about how to be more confident. Speak loud. When you are not confident, you can’t do well in what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident. Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but really relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence. Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done. Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident. 阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。 1．What does “It” in the first paragraph refer to? A．Success. B．Happiness. C．Confidence. D．Attitude. 2．What can make you tired but strong? A．Hobbies. B．Exercise. C．Travel. D．Suggestions. 3．Which suggestion of being confident is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage? A．Make progress. B．Encourage yourself. C．Play sports. D．Speak loud. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．How many suggestions can help you be more confident? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了增强自信心的四个方法：大声说话、参加体育运动、鼓励自己、培养兴趣爱好。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度).”可知，代词“It”指的是前文提到的Confidence (自信)。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Physical exercise makes you tired but really relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.”可知，体育锻炼会让你疲惫但同时强壮，从而增强自信。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章列举的建议可知，文中提到了“Speak loud”“Play sports”“Encourage yourself”和“Pick up a hobby”，并未提到“Make progress”。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段为总起说明自信的重要性，第二至第五段分别提出四条建议，属于“总—分”结构。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第二至第五段可知，文中共有四条建议：Speak loud，Play sports，Encourage yourself，Pick up a hobby。故选C。 Emma lived in a village happily with her family. It was so hot in summer. She often slept on the roof (屋顶) of the flat-topped house with her grandmother. Grandmother always sang Emma to sleep. She also told her some stories. One day, Dad told her that they would move to England because he had got a job there. It was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad because she didn’t want to leave her grandmother. As the plane landed, Emma’s head was filled with new things. Emma was surprised that many things were different and tried her best to get used to the life there. Oh, but it was much colder here than it was in her hometown! Emma thought of the warm nights when she sat next to Grandmother under the stars. Emma wrote to Grandmother, “I love and miss you, Grandmother, especially at bed time.” Weeks passed. Emma got a parcel (包裹) from her grandmother one day. She opened it at once. Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note. It said, “My Emma, I make this for you. The blanket carries my love for you. It will always keep you warm. Love, Grandma.” Nighttime seemed to get warmer for Emma from that day on. She was thankful. So she called... 1．Why did Emma feel sad about moving to England? A．Because she was afraid of new things. B．Because she would live a hard life there. C．Because she didn’t want to leave her grandma. D．Because she was worried about the weather. 2．What does the underlined word “this” refer to? A．The blanket. B．The parcel. C．The note. D．The village. 3．How did Emma’s feelings change according to the text? A．Happy→worried→troubled→thankful B．Excited→sad→surprised→troubled C．Happy→sad→surprised→thankful D．Excited→worried→troubled→thankful 4．What did Emma probably do after getting the blanket? A．She placed it in a warm place. B．She gave a call to her grandma. C．She went back to the village right away. D．She made another blanket for her grandma. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了艾玛的生活变迁与情感故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“it was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad because she didn't want to leave her grandmother”可知，艾玛因要搬去英国而难过，是因为不想离开奶奶。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第五段“Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note. It said, ‘My Emma, I make this for you. The blanket carries my love for you’”可知，奶奶在便条中提到“我为你做了这个”，后文紧接着说明“这条毯子承载着我的爱”，由此可推断“this”指代前文提到的“毯子”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文中内容可知，艾玛的情感变化为：初始，“Emma lived in a village happily with her family”，情感为“Happy”；得知搬迁，“it was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad”，情感转为“sad”；到英国后，“Emma was surprised that many things were different”，情感为“surprised”；收到奶奶的毯子，“She was thankful”，情感最终变为“thankful”。因此艾玛的情感变化是“Happy→sad→surprised→thankful”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段“Weeks passed. Emma got a parcel from her grandmother one day. She opened it at once. Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note...Nighttime seemed to get warmer for Emma from that day on. She was thankful. So she called...”可知，艾玛在几周后收到奶奶的毯子，于是打了电话，由此可推断她是给奶奶打了电话。故选B。 重难语篇提升练 On a cold evening in January, little Philip went upstairs and found the door closed. Outside the door of his mother’s bedroom, he stopped and listened. Although no one told him not to go in, he had a feeling that it would be wrong to do so. He was a little afraid with his heart beating fast, but at the same time, something told him to open the door. He opened it quietly and slowly. He stood for some time before going in. He was not afraid now, but he felt strange. Then, the little boy closed the door behind him. ________ Looking around it, the little boy went in the room gently and slowly. On the dressing table, Philip saw Mrs. Carey’s brushes and the hand mirror. There was a photo of him and also a photo of his father on the wall. He had often been in the room when his mother was not in it, but now it seemed different. There was something different in the chairs. The bed was made just like someone would sleep in it that night. Philip opened a large cupboard (壁橱) full of dresses and then he went in. He took as many of them as he could in his arms and put his face in them. Then he opened the drawers (抽屉) filled with his mother’s things, and looked at them. Their smell was fresh and warm. The difference of the room left it, and it seemed to him that his mother had just gone out for a walk. She would be in any minute and would come upstairs to have a small cup of tea with him. And it seemed that he felt her kiss on his face. He just couldn’t believe it! He kept telling himself it was not true that he would never see her again. Feeling hopeless, he looked around the room again. However, it was true! Finally, he climbed up on the bed and put his head on the pillow (枕头). He lay there warmly and quietly, full of sadness. ——Adapted from OF HUMAN BONDAGE 1．Which of the following is the right order of the events according to the passage? a. Philip opened the door quietly and slowly. b. Philip opened the drawers filled with his mother’s things. c. Philip lay there warmly and quietly. d. Philip saw Mrs. Carey’s brushes and the hand mirror. e. Philip opened a large cupboard full of dresses. A．a-b-c-d-e B．a-d-e-c-b. C．a-d-e-b-c D．c-a-d-b-e 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Philip missed his mother so much. B．Philip only saw a photo of himself on the wall. C．Philip’s mother would be back an hour later. D．Philip would never see his mother again. 3．Which sentence can be put in the ________? A．Philip wanted to open the door and met his father. B．It was cold outside and he didn’t know where to go. C．He was too afraid to stay in the dark and wanted to leave. D．The room was dark in the cold light of January. 4．Which of the following best shows the changes of Philip’s feelings in the story above? A．B．C．D． 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了菲利普进入母亲的卧室的情景，看到母亲的物品，他非常想念母亲。 1．细节理解题。根据“...something told him to open…slowly.”；“On the dressing table…hand mirror. ”；“Philip opened a large cupboard…in.”；“Then he opened the drawers…looked at them.”以及“Finally, he climbed up…full of sadness.”可知，菲利普先是安静且慢慢地打开门，随后在梳妆台上，菲利普看到了凯里太太的刷子和手镜，然后菲利普打开一个装满衣服的大橱柜，之后他打开装满妈妈东西的抽屉，最后他爬上床，把头靠在枕头上，他温暖而安静地躺在那里，故正确顺序a-d-e-b-c。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“He kept telling himself it was not true that he would never see her again. Feeling hopeless, he looked around the room again. However, it was true!”可知，他似乎感觉到妈妈在吻他的脸，但是他不停地告诉自己，这件事不是真的，他见不到她了，他感到绝望，可推知他很想念他的妈妈。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Looking around it, the little boy went in the room gently and slowly”可知，此处应是介绍房间的情况，选项D“房间在一月的冷光下显得很暗”符合句意。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“He was a little afraid with his heart beating fast”可知，刚开始他有点害怕；根据“He was not afraid now, but he felt strange”可知，之后他感到奇怪；根据“Feeling hopeless”可知，想到再也见不到妈妈了，他感到绝望；根据“full of sadness.”可知，最后他感到悲伤。故选B。 How do you feel when you have to make a speech (演讲) in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others. Over 80% of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom (极少) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．What does shyness mean according to the passage? A．Feeling happy when around others. B．Feeling nervous or scared around others. C．Feeling bored when meeting new people. D．Feeling excited when being the center of attention. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．almost all kids are born shy B．you can never change yourself C．shy people can also be successful D．shy people can not be good with others 4．Some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer because they ________. A．are born that way B．don’t like to communicate with others C．are not good at expressing themselves D．are too shy to talk much and they think more 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Don’t be shy before others B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’re like D．Being Shy, Good or Bad? 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文讨论了害羞的定义、影响以及看待害羞的不同视角。 1．细节理解题。根据“Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others.”可知，shyness是指在别人面前感到紧张或害怕。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom (极少) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.”可知，因为害怕见新朋友而极少外出是一种不良的害羞表现。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.”可推断出，害羞的人也可以取得成功。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less.”可知，害羞的人更安静也更聪明，因为他们想得更多，说得更少。故选D。 5． 最佳标题题。文章讨论了害羞的利与弊，并举例说明害羞并不全是坏事。所以D选项是最佳标题。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Changing and Growing 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 4 Changing and Growing单元话题：成长与改变 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 You’re walking down the street, thinking about your own business when a stranger passes by. He doesn’t say anything at all, but he gives you a smile. In a moment and almost unwillingly, you do the same thing. You just can’t help it and you catch his smile. For some unknown reason, when we see someone smile, we just can’t stop ourselves doing the same thing. In honor of World Smile Day (the first Friday in October), it’s time we got real answers to this matter. Is smiling contagious (感染性的)? Well, a study in the Trends in Cognitive Sciences journal gives the answer “yes”. As part of the research, social psychologists (心理学家) looked into why we often copy (模仿) people’s facial expressions when we talk to them. Interestingly, one of the conclusions (结论) was that we “try on” the emotions (感情) of others when we are talking with them. So, for example, when a friend tells us some good news happily, we may unconsciously (无意识地) show the same emotion through our smile. In doing so, we are feeling and understanding their joy. So the reason we smile back when someone smiles at us is that we want to feel the same way as that person. However, not everyone can do this. During the research, the psychologists find people with some diseases can’t copy others’ facial expressions. They know someone is smiling but they cannot smile back. 1．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? A．The reason for smiling back. B．Advice on smiling back. C．The result of smiling back. D．An example of smiling back. 2．Why do we smile back when we see someone else smile? A．Because we want to talk with the person. B．Because we are feeling the person’s joy. C．Because we want the person to understand us. D．Because we want to show we are clever. 3．What problem do people with some diseases have? A．They can’t copy others’ smiles. B．They smile too much and can’t stop it. C．They never smile and they are unhappy. D．They can’t feel happy when others smile at them. 4．Which could be the best title for this passage? A．Why is smiling contagious? B．What’s World Smile Day? C．Why should we smile? D．Do you know how to smile? How do you feel when you have to make a speech (演讲) in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others. Over 80% of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom (极少) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．What does shyness mean according to the passage? A．Feeling happy when around others. B．Feeling nervous or scared around others. C．Feeling bored when meeting new people. D．Feeling excited when being the center of attention. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________ . A．almost all kids are born shy B．you can never change yourself C．shy people can also be successful D．shy people can not be good with others 4．Some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer because they ________. A．are born that way B．don’t like to communicate with others C．are not good at expressing themselves D．talk less and think more 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Don’t be shy before others B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’ re like D．Being Shy, Good or Bad Sometimes we all get angry. Did you ever get so angry that you thought you were going to do anything terrible? Sometimes I get very angry with someone. It might be my little sister or my big brother, or even my pet dog or cat! Last Friday, I helped my parents sweep the floor. When I was ready to have a rest, my little brother Tim threw some pieces of paper on the floor. What a mess! However, he thought it was funny. He even made a funny face. I became so angry and threw his favorite cup onto the floor, although I knew it was a terrible thing. Tim began to cry. My mom let me sit down and said to me, “Nick, breaking things in anger is never a right way to solve a problem.” When Dad came home from work, he told me that I would have to use the money I got for my birthday to buy a new cup for Tim. How upset I was! Then Dad said to me, “Using words is always better than hitting or throwing. If you are angry with Tim, why don’t you tell him about your feelings? When you do bad things out of anger, you will always feel regretful for them. Then you will have to do something to make things right again. It also takes money and time. So think before you act!” Although I’m still a little sad, I will always remember what my parents told me on that day. 1．What housework did Nick do last Friday? A．He took out the trash. B．He swept the floor. C．He washed cups. D．He picked up paper. 2．Why was Nick angry last Friday? A．Because he did much housework. B．Because his mother didn’t love him. C．Because his brother made the floor dirty. D．Because he had much homework. 3．What does the underlined word “regretful” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．高兴的 B．感激的 C．幸运的 D．后悔的 4．What’s the structure (结构) of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1  ②=Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from Nick’s experience? A．We shouldn’t be angry any more. B．We should say sorry first. C．We should love people around us. D．We should think before we act. “It’s finally summer vacation!” Michael said, dropping the heavy bag on his bed. He was so excited because in one month, he would be spending a week at The Cottage (小屋). That’s what he always called his grandparents’ cottage — like it was the title of a story. Michael lay on his bed and closed his eyes. He could almost smell the flowers in the forest and the trees near the lake. He could feel the cool wind coming off the water. He could even taste Grandma’s delicious cakes and play with Grandpa in the field. Oh, how he wished he were there right now! Michael sat up and looked through his bag. Books and papers fell out onto the bed. Finally, he pulled out his drawing book. Then he searched his drawer and found his drawing pencils and an eraser. He smiled to himself. His parents never really understood his attachment to his grandparents’ cottage. Michael began to draw the picture: the cottage, the trees, the path, and the lake. But the more he tried to draw the small details, the harder it became to see them clearly in his mind. Just then, the phone rang. Michael heard his mum saying something on the phone. A few minutes later, Mum came into his room. “Grandma called,” she said. Michael’s heart sank. “Oh no!” he thought. “Is anything going to stop my summer trip?” “Grandpa needs help decorating the house this summer,” Mum kept saying. “They want to know if you would like to stay with them this summer holiday and help out.” Michael’s eyes lit up. A whole summer at The Cottage? Nothing could be better! 1．What can we learn about The Cottage? A．It was in a big city. B．It was a famous art school. C．It was Michael’s parents’ house. D．It was special and important to Michael. 2．What does the underlined word “attachment” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．幻想 B．憧憬 C．依恋 D．执念 3．What can we infer from Paragraph 4? A．Michael wasn’t good at drawing. B．Michael didn’t care about details. C．Michael didn’t want to leave his parents. D．Michael hadn’t visited his grandparents for a long time. 4．How did Michael’s feelings change? A．Worried→happy→excited. B．Excited→happy→worried. C．Happy→excited→worried. D．Excited→worried→happy. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A cottage surprise B．Grandma’s calling C．A difficult summer trip D．Michael’s drawing time It’s time to think about how we can be happy. Here are some habits of the happy people. They are always very friendly. When people are kind to each other, it can make everyone happier. Being kind to others can help people work together better. They are hardly angry with others. They think making mistakes is a part of life. It can help them learn a lot from others’ lives. It can truly help them move on from bad things too. They are curious. A few studies say that curious people have better relationships (关系) with others. People like to make friends with them. Why? Because they are often interested in many things. They are thankful. Studies show that being thankful can make people happier. It can also make them sleep better. So, it’s nice to say “thank you”. They like giving and sharing. One study shows that the more people give to others, the happier they will be. Scientists also say that giving and sharing are good for health and make people feel happy. They are patient. Scientists find that patient people can make their dreams come true easily. They also feel happier when getting what they want. And they feel less worried when meeting problems. So they can enjoy their lives better. 1．Why are happy people hardly angry with others? A．They never make mistakes. B．They don’t care about others. C．They have no bad things. D．They think making mistakes is a part of life. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 4? A．Curious people have worse relationships with others. B．People don’t like making friends with curious people. C．Curious people are often interested in many things. D．Few studies show curious people are popular. 3．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Making mistakes. B．Being thankful. C．Giving and sharing. D．Being patient. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Patient people never meet any problems. B．Patient people can’t make their dreams come true. C．Patient people feel sad when they get what they want. D．Patient people may feel less worried when they have problems. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．How to Make More Friends B．Habits of Happy People C．Why We Should Be Thankful D．Ways to Solve Life Problems The words “house” and “home” don’t mean the same in English. A house is a building with four walls and a roof. In most houses there are rooms for different activities. People can eat in the kitchen, sleep in the bedroom, wash in the bathroom and relax in the living room. But a home is a house full of people with their favourite rooms. For example, my favourite room is my bedroom. It has all of my things in it. My mum likes reading in the comfortable armchair in the living room. Jasper, the cat, lies under her feet. My sister Sally spends a lot of time in the garden! It’s her favorite place. And my dad can cook really well so he’s usually in the kitchen. When I am away from home, I sometimes feel homesick. I miss all my things, and everyday family activities. Our house is noisy in the morning before work or school. Then, when I get back in the evening, Jasper jumps on me with his dirty feet and there is a fantastic smell of my dad’s cooking. So home is the people and animals living in a house, and the things in the room that are special to us. It’s the activities we do, our feelings and the relaxing environment. But home is also the community. I often help neighbors and they look after Jasper when we are away. And sometimes there’s a big party with all the neighbors. That’s what is home for me. 1．Do the words “house” and “home” mean the same in English? A．Yes, they do. B．No, they don’t. C．Unknown. D．Not mentioned. 2．What is Paragraph 1 mainly about? A．What a house is. B．What a home means to us. C．What a home is. D．What we can do in a house. 3．What’s Sally’s favourite place at home? A．The bedroom. B．The living room. C．The kitchen. D．The garden. 4．Why does the writer sometimes feel homesick when she’s away? A．Because she doesn’t live in a noisy environment. B．Because she has to share a room with her friend. C．Because she doesn’t know how to cook her meals. D．Because she misses her everyday family activities. 5．What makes a home according to the writer? a. People and pets    b. Family activities     c. A tall building      d. A comfortable environment    e. The community A．abde B．abcd C．abce D．acde Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. Here are some suggestions about how to be more confident. Speak loud. When you are not confident, you can’t do well in what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident. Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but really relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence. Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done. Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident. 阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。 1．What does “It” in the first paragraph refer to? A．Success. B．Happiness. C．Confidence. D．Attitude. 2．What can make you tired but strong? A．Hobbies. B．Exercise. C．Travel. D．Suggestions. 3．Which suggestion of being confident is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage? A．Make progress. B．Encourage yourself. C．Play sports. D．Speak loud. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．How many suggestions can help you be more confident? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. Emma lived in a village happily with her family. It was so hot in summer. She often slept on the roof (屋顶) of the flat-topped house with her grandmother. Grandmother always sang Emma to sleep. She also told her some stories. One day, Dad told her that they would move to England because he had got a job there. It was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad because she didn’t want to leave her grandmother. As the plane landed, Emma’s head was filled with new things. Emma was surprised that many things were different and tried her best to get used to the life there. Oh, but it was much colder here than it was in her hometown! Emma thought of the warm nights when she sat next to Grandmother under the stars. Emma wrote to Grandmother, “I love and miss you, Grandmother, especially at bed time.” Weeks passed. Emma got a parcel (包裹) from her grandmother one day. She opened it at once. Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note. It said, “My Emma, I make this for you. The blanket carries my love for you. It will always keep you warm. Love, Grandma.” Nighttime seemed to get warmer for Emma from that day on. She was thankful. So she called... 1．Why did Emma feel sad about moving to England? A．Because she was afraid of new things. B．Because she would live a hard life there. C．Because she didn’t want to leave her grandma. D．Because she was worried about the weather. 2．What does the underlined word “this” refer to? A．The blanket. B．The parcel. C．The note. D．The village. 3．How did Emma’s feelings change according to the text? A．Happy→worried→troubled→thankful B．Excited→sad→surprised→troubled C．Happy→sad→surprised→thankful D．Excited→worried→troubled→thankful 4．What did Emma probably do after getting the blanket? A．She placed it in a warm place. B．She gave a call to her grandma. C．She went back to the village right away. D．She made another blanket for her grandma. 重难语篇提升练 On a cold evening in January, little Philip went upstairs and found the door closed. Outside the door of his mother’s bedroom, he stopped and listened. Although no one told him not to go in, he had a feeling that it would be wrong to do so. He was a little afraid with his heart beating fast, but at the same time, something told him to open the door. He opened it quietly and slowly. He stood for some time before going in. He was not afraid now, but he felt strange. Then, the little boy closed the door behind him. ________ Looking around it, the little boy went in the room gently and slowly. On the dressing table, Philip saw Mrs. Carey’s brushes and the hand mirror. There was a photo of him and also a photo of his father on the wall. He had often been in the room when his mother was not in it, but now it seemed different. There was something different in the chairs. The bed was made just like someone would sleep in it that night. Philip opened a large cupboard (壁橱) full of dresses and then he went in. He took as many of them as he could in his arms and put his face in them. Then he opened the drawers (抽屉) filled with his mother’s things, and looked at them. Their smell was fresh and warm. The difference of the room left it, and it seemed to him that his mother had just gone out for a walk. She would be in any minute and would come upstairs to have a small cup of tea with him. And it seemed that he felt her kiss on his face. He just couldn’t believe it! He kept telling himself it was not true that he would never see her again. Feeling hopeless, he looked around the room again. However, it was true! Finally, he climbed up on the bed and put his head on the pillow (枕头). He lay there warmly and quietly, full of sadness. ——Adapted from OF HUMAN BONDAGE 1．Which of the following is the right order of the events according to the passage? a. Philip opened the door quietly and slowly. b. Philip opened the drawers filled with his mother’s things. c. Philip lay there warmly and quietly. d. Philip saw Mrs. Carey’s brushes and the hand mirror. e. Philip opened a large cupboard full of dresses. A．a-b-c-d-e B．a-d-e-c-b. C．a-d-e-b-c D．c-a-d-b-e 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Philip missed his mother so much. B．Philip only saw a photo of himself on the wall. C．Philip’s mother would be back an hour later. D．Philip would never see his mother again. 3．Which sentence can be put in the ________? A．Philip wanted to open the door and met his father. B．It was cold outside and he didn’t know where to go. C．He was too afraid to stay in the dark and wanted to leave. D．The room was dark in the cold light of January. 4．Which of the following best shows the changes of Philip’s feelings in the story above? A．B．C．D． How do you feel when you have to make a speech (演讲) in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous or scared around others. Over 80% of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom (极少) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．What does shyness mean according to the passage? A．Feeling happy when around others. B．Feeling nervous or scared around others. C．Feeling bored when meeting new people. D．Feeling excited when being the center of attention. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________. A．almost all kids are born shy B．you can never change yourself C．shy people can also be successful D．shy people can not be good with others 4．Some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer because they ________. A．are born that way B．don’t like to communicate with others C．are not good at expressing themselves D．are too shy to talk much and they think more 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Don’t be shy before others B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’re like D．Being Shy, Good or Bad? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $