Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 综合测试卷- 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 综合测试卷

时间：60分钟 满分：100分

 

一、单项选择(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下列各题，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

(　 　)1. Many interesting stories ________ by our English teacher during the class yesterday.

A．are told B．were told C．will be told D．have been told

(　 　)2. —Why did you argue with your parents last night?

—Because they didn't understand my ________ and gave me too much pressure.

A．pains B．hobbies C．dreams D．problems

(　 　)3. After failing the exam, Tom felt ________, but his teacher encouraged him to try again.

A．excited B．disappointed C．relaxed D．proud

(　 　)4. —How did you ________ the problem with your best friend?

—We talked face to face and solved it peacefully.

A．deal with B．look for C．give up D．put off

(　 　)5. My sister ________ to play the piano for five years, and she can play it very well now.

A．learns B．learned C．has learned D．will learn

(　 　)6. When I passed the classroom, I heard some beautiful songs ________ by the students.

A．sing B．sung C．singing D．to sing

(　 　)7. You ________ be patient with your younger brother. He is only five years old.

A．must B．can't C．may D．needn't

(　 　)8. —________ you ever had a fight with your best friend?

—Yes, but we made up soon after.

A．Do B．Did C．Have D．Will

(　 　)9. The old photo reminds me of the happy days ________ I spent with my grandparents in the countryside.

A．when B．that C．where D．why

(　 　)10. —I'm worried about the coming speech competition.

—Take it easy. ________ you practice more, you will do better.

A．As long as B．As soon as C．Even if D．Because of

 

二、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。

Growing up is a journey full of pains and gains. Everyone will experience different challenges and learn valuable lessons along the way.

When I was in Grade 7, I was very shy. I was afraid to speak in public and always kept quiet in class. My classmates rarely noticed me, and I felt lonely sometimes. This was one of my biggest 11________.

One day, our teacher announced that we would have a class speech competition. I was nervous and wanted to give up. But my teacher encouraged me, "Don't be afraid. This is a good chance to challenge yourself." With her support, I decided to have a try.

I spent a lot of time preparing for the speech. I wrote the script again and again, and practiced speaking in front of the mirror every night. Sometimes I felt tired and wanted to stop, but I told

myself not to 12________.

On the day of the competition, my heart was beating fast. When it was my turn, I walked onto the stage slowly. At first, my voice was shaking, but as I went on, I became more confident. I shared my story of overcoming shyness, and the audience listened carefully. When I finished, everyone cheered loudly. I 13________ the first prize!

This experience brought me great 14________. I not only won the competition but also became more outgoing. I realized that growing up means facing challenges bravely. It's okay to feel scared, but we should never give up.

Now, I often take part in different activities and make many friends. I know that every pain will lead to growth, and every gain comes from hard work. 15________ we face difficulties with a positive attitude, we will grow into better people.

(　 　)11. A．pains B．gains C．hobbies D．dreams

(　 　)12. A．give in B．give up C．give away D．give out

(　 　)13. A．beat B．won C．lost D．missed

(　 　)14. A．sadness B．happiness C．surprise D．pressure

(　 　)15. A．If B．Though C．Because D．While

(　 　)16. A．was told B．told C．will be told D．has told

(　 　)17. A．to practice B．practicing C．practice D．practiced

(　 　)18. A．nervous B．confident C．angry D．bored

(　 　)19. A．by B．with C．for D．about

(　 　)20. A．grow up B．give up C．wake up D．stay up

 

三、阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

A

 

阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。

(　 　)21. How many tips are there for dealing with growing pains?

A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight.

(　 　)22. What can you do to relax yourself when dealing with growing pains?

A．Communicate with parents. B．Make friends with peers.

C．Develop hobbies. D．Set small goals.

(　 　)23. Why should we set small goals?

A．To make friends easily. B．To build confidence.

C．To relax ourselves. D．To communicate better.

(　 　)24. What should you do if you can't solve a problem alone?

A．Give up quickly. B．Ask teachers or friends for help.

C．Keep it to yourself. D．Argue with others.

(　 　)25. Which of the following is NOT a tip for dealing with growing pains?

A．Sharing feelings with parents. B．Playing sports to relax.

C．Ignoring the problems. D．Asking for help when needed.

 

B

Everyone experiences growing pains. For teenagers, one of the common pains is the conflict with parents. My name is Lily, and I once had a big fight with my mom.

Last year, I wanted to join the school dance club. I loved dancing very much and practiced every day after school. But my mom didn't agree. She thought dancing would take too much time and affect my study. I tried to explain to her, but she didn't listen. We argued fiercely, and I felt very sad. I even didn't talk to her for three days.

During those three days, I thought a lot. I realized that my mom cared about me and just wanted me to focus on my study. On the fourth day, I took the initiative to talk to her. I told her that I would balance dancing and study, and I would not let my grades drop. My mom was moved by my sincerity. She finally agreed to let me join the club.

Now, I am a member of the dance club and my grades are still good. I learned a valuable lesson from this experience: communication is the key to solving conflicts with parents. When we have different opinions, we should talk to each other calmly instead of arguing. Growing pains are not terrible. They can help us learn to understand others and become more mature.

 

(　 　)26. Why did Lily have a fight with her mom?

A．Because her mom didn't let her watch TV.

B．Because her mom didn't agree her to join the dance club.

C．Because her mom asked her to study too hard.

D．Because her mom didn't buy her new clothes.

(　 　)27. How long didn't Lily talk to her mom?

A．For one day. B．For two days. C．For three days. D．For four days.

(　 　)28. What did Lily do to solve the problem?

A．She gave up joining the dance club.

B．She argued with her mom again.

C．She talked to her mom calmly and promised to balance study and dancing.

D．She asked her teacher for help.

(　 　)29. What did Lily learn from this experience?

A．Dancing is more important than study.

B．Communication is the key to solving conflicts with parents.

C．Parents are always wrong.

D．We should never listen to our parents.