Unit 2 Growing pains and gains （单元自测·基础卷）英语新教材外研版八年级下册

………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2025-2026学年八年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 基础卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一．单项选择（10分） 1．Under the ________ of wanting to fit in, some students might try things they normally wouldn’t. A．pressure B．pleasure C．protection D．progress 2．My parents asked me to reduce my daily ________ by one hour and spend more time reading or exercising outdoors. A．homework time B．screen time C．lunch time D．travel time 3．To improve your English listening skills, watching movies with subtitles is a very ________ method. A．expensive B．difficult C．effective D．boring 4．Tony will just buy some fast food because he is too _______ to cook. A．poor B．clean C．lazy D．hard-working 5．Betty stopped spending time on short-form video apps because she ________ it was a waste of time. A．realised B．required C．recorded D．regretted 6．There was little time left in the meeting, so Dr Robot ________ to cut down his speech to 20 minutes. A．told B．was told C．was telling D．is told 7．The way to get happiness is to love your life, and the way to ________ life is to thank everyone around you. A．look forward to B．fall in love with C．pay attention to D．keep up with 8．After running up the stairs, she stood at the door, ________. A．out of danger B．out of control C．out of breath D．out of date 9．The teacher ________ the boy because he kept talking in class. A．was pleased with B．was satisfied with C．was busy with D．was cross with 10．—I am feeling bad today and I feel nothing is going well. —Take it easy. Anyway, ________ A．many hands make light work B．a miss is as good as a mile C．it’s never too late to learn D．tomorrow is another day 二．完形填空（15分） There was a young man. He was going through 11 times. His wife left him. He ran a business by himself, but it was losing money. 12 he worked hard all the time, it seemed that he had always been failing. Finally, he 13 everything behind and went into the forest. There, he met an old man who had lived there for a long time. He 14 his story with the old man. “Can you give me one good 15 not to give up?” he asked the old man. “Look,” the old man said, 16 two plants. “Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there?” “Yes,” the man answered. “When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. The fern 17 grew from the earth,” the old man went on. “However, I watered and took care of the bamboo seed for years, and nothing happened. There were no 18 of growth. But I did not give up the bamboo seed and went on looking after 19 . In the fifth year, a small sprout (新芽) came out of the 20 . And within six months, the tree grew as 21 as a hundred feet.” “The little bamboo tree had been growing 22 for the past four years, developing a root system (系统) strong enough for its ground growth in the fifth year. 23 having done this, it wouldn’t become so strong. So you know, when you were going through bad times, you were actually growing strong 24 ,” the old man said. This made a big difference to the young man. He changed his 25 to see the world. He thanked the old man and walked home. 11．A．lucky B．hard C．relaxing D．exciting 12．A．If B．Because C．Until D．Although 13．A．left B．found C．hit D．moved 14．A．wrote B．kept C．shared D．heard 15．A．task B．reason C．step D．promise 16．A．looking for B．caring about C．pointing to D．taking out 17．A．soon B．once C．still D．seldom 18．A．choices B．styles C．symbols D．signs 19．A．him B．it C．her D．them 20．A．earth B．sun C．water D．air 21．A．heavy B．wide C．thick D．tall 22．A．outside B．easily C．underground D．lately 23．A．Without B．After C．Through D．For 24．A．flowers B．trees C．roots D．seeds 25．A．speed B．chance C．time D．way 三．阅读理解（35分） A Arguments between kids and parents can be a big problem and we should care about them. Some examples of the arguments: Parent: Mike is always making trouble in school. You’d better keep away from him. Ben: You don’t know him as well as I do. Stop trying to tell me who I can make friends with. Parent: Don’t spend so much time playing computer games. You should do something meaningful. Grace: I’ve already finished my homework. I just want to relax. Parent: You got an F in your physics exam again. I’m disappointed (失望) with you. Jack: I did study hard. But it’s just too difficult for me. Some suggestions from experts Communicate with your kids in a friendly way. Encourage kids to share their feelings with you. Take part in different activities together with kids. 26．Ben’s parent isn’t happy with Ben being friends with ________. A．Mike B．Grace C．Jack D．Mark 27．What can we know from the survey of the passage? A．All kids like to solve problems on their own. B．No kids think their parents understand them. C．Most parents talk to their children only about school. D．A few kids talk to their parents when they have problems. 28．Who are the suggestions for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Teenagers. B Johnson arrived at Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He began his climb to achieve his dream after years of preparation. But he went up alone. He started climbing and it was becoming later and later. He did not prepare for camping, so he had to keep on climbing. Soon night fell and Johnson could not see anything. Everything was black. There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds. As he was climbing only about 10 feet away from the top, he fell. He could only see darkness passing at a great speed. He kept falling...He thought certainly he would die. But then Johnson felt the long rope tied (系住) to his hand pull very hard. His body was hanging in the air. He had no other choice but to shout, “Help me! Help me!” Suddenly he heard a deep voice, “What do you want me to do?” “Save me!” “Do you really think that I can save you?” “Of course.” “Then cut the rope that is holding you up.” However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope. A few days later, the dead climber was found hanging from a rope ... TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND! How much do you believe in some “ropes”? Sometimes you have to be brave to cut the rope and let go. The result might give you a surprise. 29．From Paragraph 1, we can get the ________ of the story. A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending 30．It’s clear that Johnson ________. A．went to Mount Aconcagua for camping B．couldn’t see stars during his climb C．fell down to the ground heavily D．got to the top successfully 31．What did Johnson think of the deep voice’s advice? A．Unbelievable. B．Interesting. C．Meaningful. D．Boring. 32．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Pride Comes Before Fall B．It Serves You Right C．Never Stop! Never Give Up! D．Let the “Rope” Go C In life, we may meet problems at any time. But we might not notice them at first. Only when they start to really bother (打扰) us do we feel worried and sad. Workplace Problems The workplace is a place where people work. You might meet people who never think you do anything right. When facing this problem, stay calm. Be kind, listen to them, and avoid arguments. You could even invite them for a cup of coffee and try to understand their points of view. This way, you can build a better connection with them and reduce pressure for yourself. Career Pressure On your way to becoming more successful, you may face pressure at work. This can happen when you’re trying to do well in your job or move up to a better position. It can also come as a result of overworking. To deal with it, first think about whether you need to improve your skills or attitude. Maybe you need to communicate better or build stronger relationships with others. You can also learn from successful workmates by observing (观察) how they deal with things differently. Unfair (不公平的) Treatment In our world, some people think they’re better than others and treat others unfairly. If you’re around people like this, it can make you feel upset and even affect your daily life. You can try talking to them first. But if nothing changes, it’s OK to walk away from these people. 33．What does the underlined phrase “this problem” refer to? A．Meeting problems at any time. B．Not noticing problems at first. C．Feeling worried and sad. D．Meeting people who never think you do anything right. 34．Which of the following may bring career pressure? A．Working at home. B．Finding a new job. C．Trying to do better. D．Getting less help. 35．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．You can learn from successful workmates. B．You can argue with workmates. C．You can make friends with successful workmates. D．You can be successful if you stay calm. 36．What should you do first when facing unfair treatment? A．Walk away quickly. B．Try talking about it. C．Write it down. D．Treat others unfairly, too. D Scientists are planning the 2030 trip to Mars. It will take astronauts 6 months to get there and 18 months to live on the Red Planet. As well as building a spaceship and creating space stations, scientists must answer another question: What are the astronauts going to eat while they are away? In 1961, Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space, ate food in tubes (软管). The next astronauts from the US had dried food mixed with water. Today, astronauts take ready-made meals with them. However, the meals will last for only about 2 years. Maya Cooper, a researcher from the US, thinks she might have the answer. She studies how to grow plants in some special liquid (液体). And they grow surprisingly well. Maya’s idea is for the astronauts to have a greenhouse on Mars. In the greenhouse, they can grow some kinds of plants. They will then prepare their meals with these plants and other food from the Earth. This will help them get enough nutrients (营养物) to stay healthy. In this way, astronauts will be able to live on fruits and vegetables without meat products for the long trip. Maya also works on menus for the astronauts. She has suggested more than a hundred different dishes, including egg soup and tomato salad. There is even pizza and chips on the menu so that the astronauts won’t miss home too much. It is very important to make the Mars trip a success because the astronauts will do some valuable research on Mars. However, people need to solve the food problem first. 37．How long will astronauts live on Mars during the 2030 trip? A．For 12 months. B．For 18 months. C．For 2 years. D．For 3 years. 38．What food do astronauts take for their space travel now? A．Food in tubes. B．Ready-made meals. C．Dried food mixed with water. D．Plants in special liquid. 39．What can astronauts do with a greenhouse on Mars? A．Grow fruits and vegetables. B．Make meals with fresh meat. C．Prepare food for people on Earth. D．Produce new kinds of nutrients. 40．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Search for life in space B．Send astronauts to Mars C．Prepare for a trip to space D．Feed astronauts on Mars E Crying is sometimes good for both your body and mind. 41 It also helps keep your eyes clean. Crying is like giving your eyes a good wash from the inside. Moreover, it can help you sleep better. 42 When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of “happy crying”? You might have experienced it before. Scientists have found out happy crying may happen in the following situations: 43 When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they can’t be expressed easily, happy crying happens. That is to say, even when you experience something happy, the bad feelings that haven’t been noticed or dealt with will still make you cry. When you are unable to keep yourself in good condition. Crying can help you manage strong moods or feelings. Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them. 44 When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body. Besides, the hormones (激素) in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood. 45 This helps people face difficulties in life more actively. 根据短文内容，将下面的选项还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺，每个选项只能用一次，其中有一个选项是多余的。 A．At this time, crying can be helpful. B．It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up. C．When you have feelings that can’t be expressed. D．Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness. E．They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful. F．Perhaps crying too much is not good for you. 四．选词填空（10分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯；注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。 them; dead; daughter; open; look; back; corner; poor; happy; sad; word; close A teenage girl couldn’t stand (忍受) her parents’ family rules, so she left home. She wanted to be famous. But she had 46 education and several years later she had to ask for food on the street for a living. Now her father has 47 . Her mother is an old woman. But she is still 48 for her daughter. She has been to every 49 of the city. Everywhere she put up a big photo of herself on the wall. At the lower part of the photo she writes, “I still love you... come 50 home.” One day, the 51 saw one of the photos. The face was familiar (熟悉). “Is that my mother?” She moved closer and read the 52 : “I still love you …” She cried. When she got home, it was early morning. She knocked on the door. The door 53 itself. She rushed to her mother’s bedroom. Her mother was sleeping. She woke her mother up, “It’s me! Your daughter is back home!” The mother and daughter held each other, full of 54 tears (眼泪). The daughter asked, “Why is the door not locked (锁)? A thief could get in.” The mother answered softly, “I have never locked the door since you left.” The door of parents’ love for 55 children will never be closed. 五．语法填空（10分） All the runners stood nervously at the starting line. All of them had prepared 56 (they) for this important race. The race meant more to a boy named Bill, because most of the other runners had greater speed. Could Bill realize his dream of being 57 “all-school” runner? He would have to finish in the top 5 to win that honor. Bill’s life had been 58 (fill) with disappointment. Primary school had been a long nightmare (噩梦) for him. Of all the reading skills, he even couldn’t pick up the 59 basic one, although he had tried many times. Bill did not complain (抱怨). He simply tried hard. But in the following years, he was still unable to catch up with his classmates. Then one day his teacher called me in 60 a conversation. She said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but Bill isn’t trying anymore. He has given it up 61 (complete). ” I became very sad and afraid. I was afraid Bill might have forever lost heart. I had a talk with Bill. I told him about my own experiences. I said, “ 62 I was the slowest one in my class in primary school, my parents and teachers were loving and understanding. Because of that, Imade it through those years and finally went on to a music school. Now, you know, I’m a 63 (piano). We think achievements come easily to others. Life usually isn’t like that. The person who 64 (success) is usually only a few percent. ” Bill said, “Dad, I guess that not doing so well isn’t all that bad if someone loves you and stands by you. ” In the 65 (nine) grade, Bill went out for the race again. 六．阅读表达（10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Bag of Cookies Last year I got a part-time job working at the coffee shop near my home. I thought that the job would be easy, pleasant and relaxing. I pictured myself pouring (倒) the best coffees, making delicious cookies, and becoming close friends with the customers. But I never thought about the women who complained the coffee was much too creamy, or the men who wanted their iced coffees remade again and again. There was always too much sugar, too little ice, and not enough milk. I couldn’t seem to please anyone, so I was a little sad. One rainy afternoon, one of my customers, Hank, came in and looked unhappy. I asked what his trouble was. He just said he wanted to go back home and threw himself into bed. I knew truly how he felt. Before he left, I handed him a bag with his iced coffee. He looked at me questioningly because he hadn’t ordered anything but the coffee. He opened the bag and saw his favorite cookies. “It’s on me, my treat (请客)” I told him. “Have a nice day.” The next day the rain was still pouring down from the sky. I spent my afternoon working with the open windows, handing people their orders and waiting as they slowly paid for. I tried to smile as the customers complained about the weather, but it was difficult. At about ten o’clock that morning, Hank drove up to the window. But he didn’t order anything, he handed me some flowers and a little note. With a friendly wave he drove away. I read the note:Christine, Thanks for being so sweet, kind and thoughtful yesterday. I was really moved by you. Please don’t change your ways because I truly believe that you can make the world warm. Have a great day! Hank As time went on, I did meet more complaining customers. But anytime I was down, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high and ask politely, “How can I help you?” 66．Did Christine get a part-time job last year? 67．Why was Christine a little sad? 68．How did Hank look when he came in one rainy afternoon? 69．What did Hank hand Christine at ten o’clock the next day? 70．What does Christine’s story mainly tell us? 七．书面表达（10分） 71．每个人的成长过程都不可能一帆风顺。请你结合表格中的信息，以“Growing Up”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你在成长过程中遇到的问题，并分享你解决问题的办法。 注意: 1. 短文须包含表格中所有信息，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数80—100，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Growing Up Problems: schoolwork; relationships ... Experiences: getting poor grades; arguing with parents ... Solutions: ask teachers for help; have a talk with them ... Growing Up During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. Let me share some of my experiences with you. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 基础卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一．单项选择（10分） 1．Under the ________ of wanting to fit in, some students might try things they normally wouldn’t. A．pressure B．pleasure C．protection D．progress 【答案】A 【详解】句意：在想要融入（群体）的压力下，一些学生可能会尝试他们通常不会做的事情。 考查名词辨析。pressure压力；pleasure愉悦；protection保护；progress进步。根据“wanting to fit in”和“try things they normally wouldn’t”可知，这是一种来自同伴或环境的“压力”，pressure符合语境。故选A。 2．My parents asked me to reduce my daily ________ by one hour and spend more time reading or exercising outdoors. A．homework time B．screen time C．lunch time D．travel time 【答案】B 【详解】句意：我的父母要求我每天减少一小时的屏幕时间，花更多时间在户外阅读或锻炼。 考查名词短语辨析。homework time作业时间；screen time屏幕时间；lunch time午餐时间；travel time旅行时间。根据“spend more time reading or exercising outdoors”可知，父母希望减少的是与电子设备相关的使用时间，因此“screen time”最符合语境。故选B。 3．To improve your English listening skills, watching movies with subtitles is a very ________ method. A．expensive B．difficult C．effective D．boring 【答案】C 【详解】句意：为了提高你的英语听力技能，看带字幕的电影是一种非常有效的方法。 考查形容词辨析。expensive昂贵的；difficult困难的；effective有效的；boring无聊的。根据“To improve your English listening skills”可知，目的是提高听力，因此这种方法应该是有效的。故选C。 4．Tony will just buy some fast food because he is too _______ to cook. A．poor B．clean C．lazy D．hard-working 【答案】C 【详解】句意：托尼只会买一些快餐，因为他太懒了，不想做饭。 考查形容词辨析。poor贫穷的；clean干净的；lazy懒惰的；hard-working 勤奋的。根据“Tony will just buy some fast food because he is too...to cook”可知，托尼是因为懒惰才不做饭。故选C。 5．Betty stopped spending time on short-form video apps because she ________ it was a waste of time. A．realised B．required C．recorded D．regretted 【答案】A 【详解】句意：贝蒂不再花时间在短视频应用上，因为她意识到这是在浪费时间。 考查动词辨析。realised意识到；required要求；recorded记录；regretted后悔。根据“it was a waste of time”可知，贝蒂停止使用短视频应用是因为她“意识到”这是浪费时间，符合逻辑。故选A。 6．There was little time left in the meeting, so Dr Robot ________ to cut down his speech to 20 minutes. A．told B．was told C．was telling D．is told 【答案】B 【详解】句意：会议剩下的时间不多了，所以机器人博士被告知将他的演讲缩短到20分钟。 考查被动语态。told告诉；was told被告知，一般过去时被动语态；was telling正在告诉；is told被告诉，一般现在时被动语态。根据句意，机器人博士是“被告诉”要缩短演讲，且前句“There was little time left”为一般过去时，此处需用一般过去时的被动语态（was/were + 过去分词）。故选B。 7．The way to get happiness is to love your life, and the way to ________ life is to thank everyone around you. A．look forward to B．fall in love with C．pay attention to D．keep up with 【答案】B 【详解】句意：获得幸福的方法是热爱你的生活，而爱上生活的方法是感谢你周围的每一个人。 考查动词短语辨析。look forward to盼望；fall in love with爱上；pay attention to注意；keep up with跟上。根据“the way to get happiness is to love your life”可知，此处在进一步阐述如何爱上生活。fall in love with life意为“爱上生活”，与前文love your life相呼应。故选B。 8．After running up the stairs, she stood at the door, ________. A．out of danger B．out of control C．out of breath D．out of date 【答案】C 【详解】句意：跑上楼梯后，她站在门口，上气不接下气。 考查介词短语辨析。out of danger脱离危险；out of control失控；out of breath上气不接下气；out of date过时。根据“After running up the stairs”可知，跑步后“喘不过气”。故选C。 9．The teacher ________ the boy because he kept talking in class. A．was pleased with B．was satisfied with C．was busy with D．was cross with 【答案】D 【详解】句意：老师对那个男孩很生气，因为他一直在课堂上说话。 考查动词短语辨析。was pleased with对……高兴；was satisfied with对……满意；was busy with忙于……；was cross with对……生气。根据“because he kept talking in class”可知，老师应“生气”。故选D。 10．—I am feeling bad today and I feel nothing is going well. —Take it easy. Anyway, ________ A．many hands make light work B．a miss is as good as a mile C．it’s never too late to learn D．tomorrow is another day 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——我今天感觉糟透了，觉得什么都不顺。——别担心，不管怎样，明天又是新的一天。 考查谚语理解。many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；a miss is as good as a mile差之毫厘，谬以千里；it’s never too late to learn活到老，学到老；tomorrow is another day明天又是新的一天。根据前文“Take it easy.”（别担心）和“Anyway”（不管怎样）可知，此处应表示安慰和鼓励，强调未来还有希望，D项符合语境。故选D。 二．完形填空（15分） There was a young man. He was going through 11 times. His wife left him. He ran a business by himself, but it was losing money. 12 he worked hard all the time, it seemed that he had always been failing. Finally, he 13 everything behind and went into the forest. There, he met an old man who had lived there for a long time. He 14 his story with the old man. “Can you give me one good 15 not to give up?” he asked the old man. “Look,” the old man said, 16 two plants. “Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there?” “Yes,” the man answered. “When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. The fern 17 grew from the earth,” the old man went on. “However, I watered and took care of the bamboo seed for years, and nothing happened. There were no 18 of growth. But I did not give up the bamboo seed and went on looking after 19 . In the fifth year, a small sprout (新芽) came out of the 20 . And within six months, the tree grew as 21 as a hundred feet.” “The little bamboo tree had been growing 22 for the past four years, developing a root system (系统) strong enough for its ground growth in the fifth year. 23 having done this, it wouldn’t become so strong. So you know, when you were going through bad times, you were actually growing strong 24 ,” the old man said. This made a big difference to the young man. He changed his 25 to see the world. He thanked the old man and walked home. 11．A．lucky B．hard C．relaxing D．exciting 12．A．If B．Because C．Until D．Although 13．A．left B．found C．hit D．moved 14．A．wrote B．kept C．shared D．heard 15．A．task B．reason C．step D．promise 16．A．looking for B．caring about C．pointing to D．taking out 17．A．soon B．once C．still D．seldom 18．A．choices B．styles C．symbols D．signs 19．A．him B．it C．her D．them 20．A．earth B．sun C．water D．air 21．A．heavy B．wide C．thick D．tall 22．A．outside B．easily C．underground D．lately 23．A．Without B．After C．Through D．For 24．A．flowers B．trees C．roots D．seeds 25．A．speed B．chance C．time D．way 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．A 14．C 15．B 16．C 17．A 18．D 19．B 20．A 21．D 22．C 23．A 24．C 25．D 【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，通过老人用竹子和蕨类生长对比的比喻，告诉年轻人困难时期如同竹子在扎根蓄力，只要坚持不放弃，终将迎来突破。 11．句意：他正经历艰难的时期。 lucky幸运的；hard艰难的；relaxing放松的；exciting兴奋的。根据“He was going through…times. His wife left him. He ran a business by himself but it was losing money.”可知，他遭遇了妻子离开、生意亏损的困境，说明他经历了“艰难的”时期，“hard”符合语境，故选B。 12．句意：尽管他一直努力工作，但似乎总是失败。 If如果；Because因为；Until直到；Although尽管。根据“…he worked hard all the time, it seemed that he had always been failing.”可知，“努力工作”和“总是失败”存在转折关系，此处表让步，“Although”符合语境，故选D。 13．句意：最后，他抛下一切走进了森林。 left留下；found发现；hit击打；moved移动。根据“Finally, he…everything behind and went into the forest.”可知，他选择离开现状，“抛下”一切走进森林，“left”符合语境，故选A。 14．句意：他和老人分享了自己的故事。 wrote写；kept保持；shared分享；heard听到。根据“He…his story with the old man.”可知，“share sth. with sb.”是固定搭配，意为“和某人分享某物”，此处指分享故事，“shared”符合语境，故选C。 15．句意：你能给我一个不放弃的好理由吗？ task任务；reason理由；step步骤；promise承诺。根据“Can you give me one good…not to give up?”可知，他想得到“不放弃的理由”，“reason”符合语境，故选B。 16．句意：老人指着两株植物说：“看。” looking for寻找；caring about关心；pointing to指着；taking out拿出。根据“the old man said, ‘Look,’…two plants.”可知，老人通过“指着”植物让对方看，“pointing to”符合语境，故选C。 17．句意：蕨类植物很快就从土里长出来了。 soon很快；once曾经；still仍然；seldom很少。根据“When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds…The fern…grew from the earth. However, I watered and took care of the bamboo seed for years, and nothing happened.”可知，蕨类植物和竹子形成对比，蕨类“很快”生长，竹子多年无变化，“soon”符合语境，故选A。 18．句意：没有任何生长的迹象。 choices选择；styles风格；symbols象征；signs迹象。根据“I watered and took care of the bamboo seed for years, and nothing happened. There were no…of growth.”可知，竹子多年无变化，即没有生长的“迹象”，“signs”符合语境，故选D。 19．句意：但我没有放弃竹子种子，继续照顾它。 him他；it它；her她；them它们。根据“the bamboo seed”可知，此处用“it”指代单数种子，“it”符合语境，故选B。 20．句意：第五年，土里冒出了一个小嫩芽。 earth土；sun太阳；water水；air空气。根据“a small sprout came out of the”可知，嫩芽从“土”里冒出，“earth”符合语境，故选A。 21．句意：六个月内，这棵树就长到了一百英尺高。 heavy重的；wide宽的；thick厚的；tall高的。根据“the tree grew as…as a hundred feet”可知，此处描述树的“高度”，“tall”符合语境，故选D。 22．句意：小竹子在过去四年里一直在地下生长，发展出足够强壮的根系，以便第五年在地面生长。 outside外面；easily容易地；underground地下；lately最近。根据“developing a root system (系统) strong enough for its ground growth in the fifth year”可知，根系在“地下”生长，“underground”符合语境，故选C。 23．句意：如果不这样做，它就不会变得这么强壮。 Without没有；After在……之后；Through通过；For为了。根据“…having done this, it wouldn’t become so strong.”可知，“this”指代竹子四年长根系的过程，没有这个过程就不会强壮，“Without”符合语境，故选A。 24．句意：所以你知道，当你经历艰难时期时，你实际上正在长出强壮的根。 flowers花；trees树；roots根；seeds种子。根据“the little bamboo tree had been growing underground for the past four years, developing a root system…So you know, when you were going through bad times, you were actually growing strong…”可知，老人用竹子长根比喻人在困境中积累实力，此处指“根”，“roots”符合语境，故选C。 25．句意：他改变了看待世界的方式。 speed速度；chance机会；time时间；way方式。根据“He changed his…to see the world.”可知，此处指“看待世界的方式”，“way”符合语境，故选D。 三．阅读理解（35分） A Arguments between kids and parents can be a big problem and we should care about them. Some examples of the arguments: Parent: Mike is always making trouble in school. You’d better keep away from him. Ben: You don’t know him as well as I do. Stop trying to tell me who I can make friends with. Parent: Don’t spend so much time playing computer games. You should do something meaningful. Grace: I’ve already finished my homework. I just want to relax. Parent: You got an F in your physics exam again. I’m disappointed (失望) with you. Jack: I did study hard. But it’s just too difficult for me. Some suggestions from experts Communicate with your kids in a friendly way. Encourage kids to share their feelings with you. Take part in different activities together with kids. 26．Ben’s parent isn’t happy with Ben being friends with ________. A．Mike B．Grace C．Jack D．Mark 27．What can we know from the survey of the passage? A．All kids like to solve problems on their own. B．No kids think their parents understand them. C．Most parents talk to their children only about school. D．A few kids talk to their parents when they have problems. 28．Who are the suggestions for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Teenagers. 【答案】26．A 27．D 28．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了孩子与父母之间的常见争执，并提供了一些改善沟通的建议。 26．细节理解题。根据对话中“Parent: Mike is always making trouble in school. You’d better keep away from him.”可知，Ben的父母对Ben与Mike交朋友不满意。故选A。 27．细节理解题。根据图表中“talk to parents when having problems”所占比例不到20%可知，少数孩子在遇到问题时会和父母交谈，D选项正确。故选D。 28．推理判断题。根据“Some suggestions from experts”部分的内容，如“Communicate with your kids in a friendly way.”等建议，可知这些建议是给父母的。故选A。 B Johnson arrived at Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He began his climb to achieve his dream after years of preparation. But he went up alone. He started climbing and it was becoming later and later. He did not prepare for camping, so he had to keep on climbing. Soon night fell and Johnson could not see anything. Everything was black. There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds. As he was climbing only about 10 feet away from the top, he fell. He could only see darkness passing at a great speed. He kept falling...He thought certainly he would die. But then Johnson felt the long rope tied (系住) to his hand pull very hard. His body was hanging in the air. He had no other choice but to shout, “Help me! Help me!” Suddenly he heard a deep voice, “What do you want me to do?” “Save me!” “Do you really think that I can save you?” “Of course.” “Then cut the rope that is holding you up.” However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope. A few days later, the dead climber was found hanging from a rope ... TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND! How much do you believe in some “ropes”? Sometimes you have to be brave to cut the rope and let go. The result might give you a surprise. 29．From Paragraph 1, we can get the ________ of the story. A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending 30．It’s clear that Johnson ________. A．went to Mount Aconcagua for camping B．couldn’t see stars during his climb C．fell down to the ground heavily D．got to the top successfully 31．What did Johnson think of the deep voice’s advice? A．Unbelievable. B．Interesting. C．Meaningful. D．Boring. 32．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Pride Comes Before Fall B．It Serves You Right C．Never Stop! Never Give Up! D．Let the “Rope” Go 【答案】29．A 30．B 31．A 32．D 【导语】本文讲述了登山者Johnson在攀登阿空加瓜山时因恐惧而未能割断救命绳索，最终在离地面仅两英尺处丧生的故事，寓意有时需要勇敢放手才能获得新生。 29．细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，本段介绍了故事的人物、地点及起因等背景信息。故选A。 30．细节理解题。根据“There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds.”可知，Johnson登山时因云层遮挡看不到星星。故选B。 31．推理判断题。根据“However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope.”可知，他未听从声音割断绳索的建议，说明他认为该建议不可信。故选A。 32．最佳标题题。根据“How much do you believe in some ‘ropes’? Sometimes you have to be brave to cut the rope and let go. The result might give you a surprise.”可知，文章核心是告诉我们要勇敢放下依赖的“绳子”，D选项符合文章主旨。故选D。 C In life, we may meet problems at any time. But we might not notice them at first. Only when they start to really bother (打扰) us do we feel worried and sad. Workplace Problems The workplace is a place where people work. You might meet people who never think you do anything right. When facing this problem, stay calm. Be kind, listen to them, and avoid arguments. You could even invite them for a cup of coffee and try to understand their points of view. This way, you can build a better connection with them and reduce pressure for yourself. Career Pressure On your way to becoming more successful, you may face pressure at work. This can happen when you’re trying to do well in your job or move up to a better position. It can also come as a result of overworking. To deal with it, first think about whether you need to improve your skills or attitude. Maybe you need to communicate better or build stronger relationships with others. You can also learn from successful workmates by observing (观察) how they deal with things differently. Unfair (不公平的) Treatment In our world, some people think they’re better than others and treat others unfairly. If you’re around people like this, it can make you feel upset and even affect your daily life. You can try talking to them first. But if nothing changes, it’s OK to walk away from these people. 33．What does the underlined phrase “this problem” refer to? A．Meeting problems at any time. B．Not noticing problems at first. C．Feeling worried and sad. D．Meeting people who never think you do anything right. 34．Which of the following may bring career pressure? A．Working at home. B．Finding a new job. C．Trying to do better. D．Getting less help. 35．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．You can learn from successful workmates. B．You can argue with workmates. C．You can make friends with successful workmates. D．You can be successful if you stay calm. 36．What should you do first when facing unfair treatment? A．Walk away quickly. B．Try talking about it. C．Write it down. D．Treat others unfairly, too. 【答案】33．D 34．C 35．A 36．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了在生活和工作中可能会遇到的三种问题：职场问题、职业压力以及不公平待遇，并针对每种问题给出了相应的应对建议。 33．词句猜测题。根据“You might meet people who never think you do anything right. When facing this problem, stay calm.”可知，前文描述了遇到那种认为你做什么都不对的人的情况。划线短语“this problem”指代的就是这种情况，即“遇到从不认为你做对任何事的人”。故选D。 34．细节理解题。根据“Career Pressure”部分“This can happen when you’re trying to do well in your job or move up to a better position.”可知，当你试图在工作中表现得更好或晋升时，可能会产生职业压力。故选C。 35．词句猜测题。根据“You can also learn from successful workmates by observing (观察) how they deal with things differently.”可知，此处建议通过观察成功的同事如何以不同方式处理事情来向他们学习。故选A。 36．细节理解题。根据“Unfair (不公平的) Treatment”部分“You can try talking to them first.”可知，面对不公平待遇时，建议首先尝试与对方沟通。故选B。 D Scientists are planning the 2030 trip to Mars. It will take astronauts 6 months to get there and 18 months to live on the Red Planet. As well as building a spaceship and creating space stations, scientists must answer another question: What are the astronauts going to eat while they are away? In 1961, Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space, ate food in tubes (软管). The next astronauts from the US had dried food mixed with water. Today, astronauts take ready-made meals with them. However, the meals will last for only about 2 years. Maya Cooper, a researcher from the US, thinks she might have the answer. She studies how to grow plants in some special liquid (液体). And they grow surprisingly well. Maya’s idea is for the astronauts to have a greenhouse on Mars. In the greenhouse, they can grow some kinds of plants. They will then prepare their meals with these plants and other food from the Earth. This will help them get enough nutrients (营养物) to stay healthy. In this way, astronauts will be able to live on fruits and vegetables without meat products for the long trip. Maya also works on menus for the astronauts. She has suggested more than a hundred different dishes, including egg soup and tomato salad. There is even pizza and chips on the menu so that the astronauts won’t miss home too much. It is very important to make the Mars trip a success because the astronauts will do some valuable research on Mars. However, people need to solve the food problem first. 37．How long will astronauts live on Mars during the 2030 trip? A．For 12 months. B．For 18 months. C．For 2 years. D．For 3 years. 38．What food do astronauts take for their space travel now? A．Food in tubes. B．Ready-made meals. C．Dried food mixed with water. D．Plants in special liquid. 39．What can astronauts do with a greenhouse on Mars? A．Grow fruits and vegetables. B．Make meals with fresh meat. C．Prepare food for people on Earth. D．Produce new kinds of nutrients. 40．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Search for life in space B．Send astronauts to Mars C．Prepare for a trip to space D．Feed astronauts on Mars 【答案】37．B 38．B 39．A 40．D 【导语】本文主要讲了科学家为2030年火星任务面临的宇航员食物供应问题，探讨了在火星上建立温室种植作物以提供长期营养的方案。 37．细节理解题。根据“It will take astronauts 6 months to get there and 18 months to live on the Red Planet.”可知，宇航员将在火星居住18个月。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据“Today, astronauts take ready-made meals with them.”可知，当前宇航员携带的是预制食品。故选B。 39．细节理解题。根据“…they can grow some kinds of plants... astronauts will be able to live on fruits and vegetables...”可知，火星温室可用于种植水果和蔬菜。故选A。 40．最佳标题题。全文围绕如何解决宇航员在火星长期任务中的食物供应问题展开，因此“为火星上的宇航员提供食物”最适合作为标题。故选D。 E Crying is sometimes good for both your body and mind. 41 It also helps keep your eyes clean. Crying is like giving your eyes a good wash from the inside. Moreover, it can help you sleep better. 42 When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of “happy crying”? You might have experienced it before. Scientists have found out happy crying may happen in the following situations: 43 When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they can’t be expressed easily, happy crying happens. That is to say, even when you experience something happy, the bad feelings that haven’t been noticed or dealt with will still make you cry. When you are unable to keep yourself in good condition. Crying can help you manage strong moods or feelings. Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them. 44 When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body. Besides, the hormones (激素) in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood. 45 This helps people face difficulties in life more actively. 根据短文内容，将下面的选项还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺，每个选项只能用一次，其中有一个选项是多余的。 A．At this time, crying can be helpful. B．It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up. C．When you have feelings that can’t be expressed. D．Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness. E．They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful. F．Perhaps crying too much is not good for you. 【答案】41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕“哭泣的益处”展开，介绍了哭泣对身心的积极作用，包括“喜极而泣”的现象及原因，解释了哭泣在调节情绪、缓解压力等方面的价值。 41．根据“Crying is sometimes good for both your body and mind.”以及“It also helps keep your eyes clean.”可知，此处是说明哭泣的益处之一。选项B“这是一种减轻压力、让你振作起来的好方式。”能承接上文，补充哭泣对心理的积极作用。故选B。 42．根据“When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of‘happy crying’?”可知，此处是说明哭泣通常与负面情绪相关，以此引出“喜极而泣”的转折。选项D“哭泣通常与愤怒或悲伤等情绪相关。”能衔接上下文，形成对比。故选D。 43．根据后文“When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they can’t be expressed easily, happy crying happens.”可知，此处是说明“喜极而泣”的一种情况。选项C“当你有无法表达的情绪时。”能概括该部分的情况，与下文“情绪无法轻易表达”的内容对应。故选C。 44．根据“Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them.”以及“When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body.”可知，此处是说明此时哭泣是有帮助的。所以选项A“在这个时候，哭泣会有所帮助。”能衔接上下文，引出哭泣的积极作用。故选A。 45．根据“Besides, the hormones in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood.”以及“This helps people face difficulties in life more actively.”可知，此处是说明这些激素的作用。所以选项E“它们能让你平静下来，感到安宁。”能承接上文，解释激素的积极影响。故选E。 四．选词填空（10分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯；注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。 them; dead; daughter; open; look; back; corner; poor; happy; sad; word; close A teenage girl couldn’t stand (忍受) her parents’ family rules, so she left home. She wanted to be famous. But she had 46 education and several years later she had to ask for food on the street for a living. Now her father has 47 . Her mother is an old woman. But she is still 48 for her daughter. She has been to every 49 of the city. Everywhere she put up a big photo of herself on the wall. At the lower part of the photo she writes, “I still love you... come 50 home.” One day, the 51 saw one of the photos. The face was familiar (熟悉). “Is that my mother?” She moved closer and read the 52 : “I still love you …” She cried. When she got home, it was early morning. She knocked on the door. The door 53 itself. She rushed to her mother’s bedroom. Her mother was sleeping. She woke her mother up, “It’s me! Your daughter is back home!” The mother and daughter held each other, full of 54 tears (眼泪). The daughter asked, “Why is the door not locked (锁)? A thief could get in.” The mother answered softly, “I have never locked the door since you left.” The door of parents’ love for 55 children will never be closed. 【答案】46．poor 47．died 48．looking 49．corner 50．back 51．daughter 52．words 53．opened 54．happy 55．their 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个叛逆女孩离家后历经坎坷，最终被母亲始终敞开的爱所打动而回家的故事，歌颂了父母对子女无私且永远敞开的爱。 46．句意：但她受的教育不多，几年后，她不得不靠在街上乞讨为生。根据下文“several years later she had to ask for food on the street for a living”和备选词汇可知，女孩想出名但最终流落街头乞讨，可推断她受教育程度低；考查poor education“教育程度低”，其中poor“不足的、低劣的”，形容词，在句中作定语，修饰名词“education”。故填poor。 47．句意：现在她的父亲已经去世了。根据下文“Her mother is an old woman.”和备选词汇可知，她的母亲是一位老妇人，暗示家庭情况有了变化，所以此处是指她的父亲已经去世；空前为助动词“has”，句子时态应用现在完成时，应将dead改为过去分词died。故填died。 48．句意：但她仍然在寻找女儿。根据空后“for her daughter”和备选词汇可知，此处是指母亲寻找女儿；考查look for“寻找”，动词短语；又根据空前“is still”可知，句子时态为现在进行时，所以这里应用现在分词looking。故填looking。 49．句意：她走遍了城市的每个角落。根据“every … of the city”和备选词汇可知，此处是指城市的每个角落；考查corner“角落”，名词，空前有“every”，这里应用名词单数形式。故填corner。 50．句意：照片的下方写着：“我依然爱你……回家吧。”根据上文“I still love you”和备选词汇可知，母亲依然爱女儿，所以此处是指母亲期盼女儿回家；考查come back home“回家”，动词短语。故填back。 51．句意：一天，女儿看到了其中一张照片。根据下文“Is that my mother?”和备选词汇可知，此处是指女儿看到照片，认出了母亲；考查daughter“女儿”，名词，与上文“a teenage girl”呼应。故填daughter。 52．句意：她走近些，读着那些字：“我依然爱你……”根据下文“I still love you…”和备选词汇可知，此处是指照片下方写的文字；考查word“单词，字”，可数名词，文字不止一个，所以这里应用其复数形式words。故填words。 53．句意：门自己开了。根据下文“She rushed to her mother’s bedroom.”和备选词汇可知，她冲进了母亲的卧室，说明女儿进入了家中，所以此处是指门自己开了；考查open“打开”，动词；句子陈述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，谓语动词应用过去式opened。故填opened。 54．句意：母女俩相拥在一起，满是幸福的泪水。根据语境和备选词汇可知，女儿回家与母亲重逢，所以此时的眼泪应是幸福的泪水；考查happy“幸福的”，形容词，在句中作定语，修饰名词“tears”。故填happy。 55．句意：父母对他们孩子的爱的大门永远不会关闭。根据上文“parents’ love”和备选词汇可知，此处是指父母对他们孩子的爱，应将them改为形容词性物主代词their“他们的”，在句中作定语，修饰名词“children”。故填their。 五．语法填空（10分） All the runners stood nervously at the starting line. All of them had prepared 56 (they) for this important race. The race meant more to a boy named Bill, because most of the other runners had greater speed. Could Bill realize his dream of being 57 “all-school” runner? He would have to finish in the top 5 to win that honor. Bill’s life had been 58 (fill) with disappointment. Primary school had been a long nightmare (噩梦) for him. Of all the reading skills, he even couldn’t pick up the 59 basic one, although he had tried many times. Bill did not complain (抱怨). He simply tried hard. But in the following years, he was still unable to catch up with his classmates. Then one day his teacher called me in 60 a conversation. She said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but Bill isn’t trying anymore. He has given it up 61 (complete). ” I became very sad and afraid. I was afraid Bill might have forever lost heart. I had a talk with Bill. I told him about my own experiences. I said, “ 62 I was the slowest one in my class in primary school, my parents and teachers were loving and understanding. Because of that, Imade it through those years and finally went on to a music school. Now, you know, I’m a 63 (piano). We think achievements come easily to others. Life usually isn’t like that. The person who 64 (success) is usually only a few percent. ” Bill said, “Dad, I guess that not doing so well isn’t all that bad if someone loves you and stands by you. ” In the 65 (nine) grade, Bill went out for the race again. 【答案】56．themselves 57．an 58．filled 59．most 60．for 61．completely 62．Although 63．pianist 64．succeeds 65．ninth 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了生活满是失望的比尔曾在学习上受挫甚至放弃，但在父亲分享自身经历的鼓励下，他重拾信心，九年级时再次参加了跑步比赛，期望实现成为“全校”跑步者的梦想。   56．句意：所有的跑步者都紧张地站在起跑线上。他们所有人都为这场重要的比赛做好了准备。“prepare oneself for...”意为“为……做好准备”，此处主语是“All of them”，对应的反身代词是“themselves”。故填themselves。 57．句意：比尔能实现成为一名“全校”跑步者的梦想吗？此处表示“一名”，“all-school”是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词“an”。故填an。 58．句意：比尔的生活充满了失望。“be filled with...”意为“充满……”，此处需要“fill”的过去分词形式“filled”。故填filled。 59．句意：在所有的阅读技能中，尽管他尝试了很多次，他甚至连最基础的一项都掌握不了。根据“Of all the reading skills”可知，此处表示最高级含义，“basic”的最高级是“most basic”。故填most。   60．句意：后来有一天，他的老师叫我来谈话。“call sb. in for a conversation”意为“叫某人来谈话”，此处用介词“for”。故填for。 61．句意：他已经完全放弃了。此处需要副词修饰动词短语“given it up”，“complete”的副词形式是“completely”，表示“完全地”。故填completely。 62．句意：虽然我在小学时是班里最慢的学生，但我的父母和老师都很有爱心和理解力。根据前后句的转折关系，此处用连词“Although”，位于句首首字母大写。故填Although。 63．句意：现在，你知道的，我是一名钢琴家。根据语境，此处表示职业，“piano”对应的职业名词是“pianist”，且前面有“a”，用单数形式。故填pianist。 64．句意：成功的人通常只占百分之几。此处是定语从句的谓语动词，先行词是“the person”，结合语境用一般现在时，“success”的动词形式是“succeeds”。故填succeeds。 65．句意：在九年级，比尔再次参加了比赛。此处表示“第九年级”，用序数词，“nine”的序数词是“ninth”。故填ninth。 六．阅读表达（10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Bag of Cookies Last year I got a part-time job working at the coffee shop near my home. I thought that the job would be easy, pleasant and relaxing. I pictured myself pouring (倒) the best coffees, making delicious cookies, and becoming close friends with the customers. But I never thought about the women who complained the coffee was much too creamy, or the men who wanted their iced coffees remade again and again. There was always too much sugar, too little ice, and not enough milk. I couldn’t seem to please anyone, so I was a little sad. One rainy afternoon, one of my customers, Hank, came in and looked unhappy. I asked what his trouble was. He just said he wanted to go back home and threw himself into bed. I knew truly how he felt. Before he left, I handed him a bag with his iced coffee. He looked at me questioningly because he hadn’t ordered anything but the coffee. He opened the bag and saw his favorite cookies. “It’s on me, my treat (请客)” I told him. “Have a nice day.” The next day the rain was still pouring down from the sky. I spent my afternoon working with the open windows, handing people their orders and waiting as they slowly paid for. I tried to smile as the customers complained about the weather, but it was difficult. At about ten o’clock that morning, Hank drove up to the window. But he didn’t order anything, he handed me some flowers and a little note. With a friendly wave he drove away. I read the note:Christine, Thanks for being so sweet, kind and thoughtful yesterday. I was really moved by you. Please don’t change your ways because I truly believe that you can make the world warm. Have a great day! Hank As time went on, I did meet more complaining customers. But anytime I was down, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high and ask politely, “How can I help you?” 66．Did Christine get a part-time job last year? 67．Why was Christine a little sad? 68．How did Hank look when he came in one rainy afternoon? 69．What did Hank hand Christine at ten o’clock the next day? 70．What does Christine’s story mainly tell us? 【答案】66．Yes, she did. 67．Because she couldn’t seem to please anyone. 68．He looked unhappy./Unhappy. 69．He handed Christine some flowers and a little note./Some flowers and a little note. 70．Be kind and warm to others. 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者在咖啡厅做兼职的经历，品味到人与人之间的真情实感。 66．根据“Last year I got a part-time job working at the coffee shop near my home”可知，克里斯汀去年找到了一份兼职工作。故填Yes, she did. 67．根据“I couldn’t seem to please anyone, so I was a little sad”可知，因为作者似乎无法取悦任何人，所以她有点伤心。故填Because she couldn’t seem to please anyone. 68．根据“One rainy afternoon, one of my customers, Hank, came in and looked unhappy”可知，汉克看起来不开心。故填He looked unhappy./Unhappy. 69．根据“At about ten o’clock that morning, Hank drove up to the window. But he didn’t order anything, he handed me some flowers and a little note”可知，那天早上大约十点钟，汉克开车来到窗前。但他什么也没点，只是递给克里斯汀一些花和一张小纸条。故填He handed Christine some flowers and a little note./Some flowers and a little note. 70．通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了作者在咖啡厅做兼职的经历，品味到人与人之间的真情实感，同时告诉我们，我们应该善待他人，热情待人。故填Be kind and warm to others. 七．书面表达（10分） 71．每个人的成长过程都不可能一帆风顺。请你结合表格中的信息，以“Growing Up”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你在成长过程中遇到的问题，并分享你解决问题的办法。 注意: 1. 短文须包含表格中所有信息，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数80—100，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Growing Up Problems: schoolwork; relationships ... Experiences: getting poor grades; arguing with parents ... Solutions: ask teachers for help; have a talk with them ... Growing Up During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. Let me share some of my experiences with you. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】例文 Growing Up During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. Let me share some of my experiences with you. Speaking of schoolwork, I used to be bad at math and got poor grades. To improve my grades, I asked my teacher for help and made great progress. When it comes to relationships, I used to argue with my parents because I thought they didn’t understand me. One day, after trying to have a talk with them, I deeply regretted what I had said before. I said sorry to them. As for habits, I used to stay up late. I always felt sleepy during the day. Then I tried to go to bed early. Now I’m always full of energy. 【详解】[总体分析] ① 题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ② 时态：时态主要为“一般过去时”和“现在完成时”； ③ 提示：需包含表格中“学业问题（成绩差）”、“人际关系问题（与父母争吵）”及对应解决方法（求助老师、谈心），并适当补充细节。 [写作步骤] 第一步，承接所给开头，直接引入第一个学业问题及经历； 第二步，描述解决方法与结果，自然过渡到第二个家庭关系问题； 第三步，阐述第二个问题的解决方式与体会，最后总结成长感悟。 [亮点词汇] ① used to do sth 过去常常做某事 ② be bad at 不擅长 ③ ask sb for help 向某人求助 ④ stay up late 熬夜 [高分句型] ① When it comes to relationships, I used to argue with my parents because I thought they didn’t understand me.（when引导的时间状语从句；because引导的原因状语从句） ② One day, after trying to have a talk with them, I deeply regretted what I had said before.（what引导的宾语从句） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 基础卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一．单项选择（10分） 1．A2．B3．C4．C5．A6．B7．B8．C9．D10．D 二．完形填空（15分） 11．B 12．D 13．A 14．C 15．B 16．C 17．A 18．D 19．B 20．A 21．D 22．C 23．A 24．C 25．D 三．阅读理解（35分） A 26．A 27．D 28．A B 29．A 30．B 31．A 32．D C 33．D 34．C 35．A 36．B D 37．B 38．B 39．A 40．D E 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．E 四．选词填空（10分） 46．poor 47．died 48．looking 49．corner 50．back 51．daughter 52．words 53．opened 54．happy 55．their 五．语法填空（10分） 56．themselves 57．an 58．filled 59．most 60．for 61．completely 62．Although 63．pianist 64．succeeds 65．ninth 六．阅读表达（10分） 66．Yes, she did. 67．Because she couldn’t seem to please anyone. 68．He looked unhappy./Unhappy. 69．He handed Christine some flowers and a little note./Some flowers and a little note. 70．Be kind and warm to others. 七．书面表达（10分） Growing Up During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. Let me share some of my experiences with you. Speaking of schoolwork, I used to be bad at math and got poor grades. To improve my grades, I asked my teacher for help and made great progress. When it comes to relationships, I used to argue with my parents because I thought they didn’t understand me. One day, after trying to have a talk with them, I deeply regretted what I had said before. I said sorry to them. As for habits, I used to stay up late. I always felt sleepy during the day. Then I tried to go to bed early. Now I’m always full of energy. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级下册英语单元自测 Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 基础卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：90分钟，满分：100分） 一．单项选择（10分） 1．Under the ________ of wanting to fit in, some students might try things they normally wouldn’t. A．pressure B．pleasure C．protection D．progress 2．My parents asked me to reduce my daily ________ by one hour and spend more time reading or exercising outdoors. A．homework time B．screen time C．lunch time D．travel time 3．To improve your English listening skills, watching movies with subtitles is a very ________ method. A．expensive B．difficult C．effective D．boring 4．Tony will just buy some fast food because he is too _______ to cook. A．poor B．clean C．lazy D．hard-working 5．Betty stopped spending time on short-form video apps because she ________ it was a waste of time. A．realised B．required C．recorded D．regretted 6．There was little time left in the meeting, so Dr Robot ________ to cut down his speech to 20 minutes. A．told B．was told C．was telling D．is told 7．The way to get happiness is to love your life, and the way to ________ life is to thank everyone around you. A．look forward to B．fall in love with C．pay attention to D．keep up with 8．After running up the stairs, she stood at the door, ________. A．out of danger B．out of control C．out of breath D．out of date 9．The teacher ________ the boy because he kept talking in class. A．was pleased with B．was satisfied with C．was busy with D．was cross with 10．—I am feeling bad today and I feel nothing is going well. —Take it easy. Anyway, ________ A．many hands make light work B．a miss is as good as a mile C．it’s never too late to learn D．tomorrow is another day 二．完形填空（15分） There was a young man. He was going through 11 times. His wife left him. He ran a business by himself, but it was losing money. 12 he worked hard all the time, it seemed that he had always been failing. Finally, he 13 everything behind and went into the forest. There, he met an old man who had lived there for a long time. He 14 his story with the old man. “Can you give me one good 15 not to give up?” he asked the old man. “Look,” the old man said, 16 two plants. “Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there?” “Yes,” the man answered. “When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. The fern 17 grew from the earth,” the old man went on. “However, I watered and took care of the bamboo seed for years, and nothing happened. There were no 18 of growth. But I did not give up the bamboo seed and went on looking after 19 . In the fifth year, a small sprout (新芽) came out of the 20 . And within six months, the tree grew as 21 as a hundred feet.” “The little bamboo tree had been growing 22 for the past four years, developing a root system (系统) strong enough for its ground growth in the fifth year. 23 having done this, it wouldn’t become so strong. So you know, when you were going through bad times, you were actually growing strong 24 ,” the old man said. This made a big difference to the young man. He changed his 25 to see the world. He thanked the old man and walked home. 11．A．lucky B．hard C．relaxing D．exciting 12．A．If B．Because C．Until D．Although 13．A．left B．found C．hit D．moved 14．A．wrote B．kept C．shared D．heard 15．A．task B．reason C．step D．promise 16．A．looking for B．caring about C．pointing to D．taking out 17．A．soon B．once C．still D．seldom 18．A．choices B．styles C．symbols D．signs 19．A．him B．it C．her D．them 20．A．earth B．sun C．water D．air 21．A．heavy B．wide C．thick D．tall 22．A．outside B．easily C．underground D．lately 23．A．Without B．After C．Through D．For 24．A．flowers B．trees C．roots D．seeds 25．A．speed B．chance C．time D．way 三．阅读理解（35分） A Arguments between kids and parents can be a big problem and we should care about them. Some examples of the arguments: Parent: Mike is always making trouble in school. You’d better keep away from him. Ben: You don’t know him as well as I do. Stop trying to tell me who I can make friends with. Parent: Don’t spend so much time playing computer games. You should do something meaningful. Grace: I’ve already finished my homework. I just want to relax. Parent: You got an F in your physics exam again. I’m disappointed (失望) with you. Jack: I did study hard. But it’s just too difficult for me. Some suggestions from experts Communicate with your kids in a friendly way. Encourage kids to share their feelings with you. Take part in different activities together with kids. 26．Ben’s parent isn’t happy with Ben being friends with ________. A．Mike B．Grace C．Jack D．Mark 27．What can we know from the survey of the passage? A．All kids like to solve problems on their own. B．No kids think their parents understand them. C．Most parents talk to their children only about school. D．A few kids talk to their parents when they have problems. 28．Who are the suggestions for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Teenagers. B Johnson arrived at Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He began his climb to achieve his dream after years of preparation. But he went up alone. He started climbing and it was becoming later and later. He did not prepare for camping, so he had to keep on climbing. Soon night fell and Johnson could not see anything. Everything was black. There was no moon, and the stars were covered by clouds. As he was climbing only about 10 feet away from the top, he fell. He could only see darkness passing at a great speed. He kept falling...He thought certainly he would die. But then Johnson felt the long rope tied (系住) to his hand pull very hard. His body was hanging in the air. He had no other choice but to shout, “Help me! Help me!” Suddenly he heard a deep voice, “What do you want me to do?” “Save me!” “Do you really think that I can save you?” “Of course.” “Then cut the rope that is holding you up.” However, Johnson just held tighter (更紧地) to the rope. A few days later, the dead climber was found hanging from a rope ... TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND! How much do you believe in some “ropes”? Sometimes you have to be brave to cut the rope and let go. The result might give you a surprise. 29．From Paragraph 1, we can get the ________ of the story. A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending 30．It’s clear that Johnson ________. A．went to Mount Aconcagua for camping B．couldn’t see stars during his climb C．fell down to the ground heavily D．got to the top successfully 31．What did Johnson think of the deep voice’s advice? A．Unbelievable. B．Interesting. C．Meaningful. D．Boring. 32．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Pride Comes Before Fall B．It Serves You Right C．Never Stop! Never Give Up! D．Let the “Rope” Go C In life, we may meet problems at any time. But we might not notice them at first. Only when they start to really bother (打扰) us do we feel worried and sad. Workplace Problems The workplace is a place where people work. You might meet people who never think you do anything right. When facing this problem, stay calm. Be kind, listen to them, and avoid arguments. You could even invite them for a cup of coffee and try to understand their points of view. This way, you can build a better connection with them and reduce pressure for yourself. Career Pressure On your way to becoming more successful, you may face pressure at work. This can happen when you’re trying to do well in your job or move up to a better position. It can also come as a result of overworking. To deal with it, first think about whether you need to improve your skills or attitude. Maybe you need to communicate better or build stronger relationships with others. You can also learn from successful workmates by observing (观察) how they deal with things differently. Unfair (不公平的) Treatment In our world, some people think they’re better than others and treat others unfairly. If you’re around people like this, it can make you feel upset and even affect your daily life. You can try talking to them first. But if nothing changes, it’s OK to walk away from these people. 33．What does the underlined phrase “this problem” refer to? A．Meeting problems at any time. B．Not noticing problems at first. C．Feeling worried and sad. D．Meeting people who never think you do anything right. 34．Which of the following may bring career pressure? A．Working at home. B．Finding a new job. C．Trying to do better. D．Getting less help. 35．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．You can learn from successful workmates. B．You can argue with workmates. C．You can make friends with successful workmates. D．You can be successful if you stay calm. 36．What should you do first when facing unfair treatment? A．Walk away quickly. B．Try talking about it. C．Write it down. D．Treat others unfairly, too. D Scientists are planning the 2030 trip to Mars. It will take astronauts 6 months to get there and 18 months to live on the Red Planet. As well as building a spaceship and creating space stations, scientists must answer another question: What are the astronauts going to eat while they are away? In 1961, Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space, ate food in tubes (软管). The next astronauts from the US had dried food mixed with water. Today, astronauts take ready-made meals with them. However, the meals will last for only about 2 years. Maya Cooper, a researcher from the US, thinks she might have the answer. She studies how to grow plants in some special liquid (液体). And they grow surprisingly well. Maya’s idea is for the astronauts to have a greenhouse on Mars. In the greenhouse, they can grow some kinds of plants. They will then prepare their meals with these plants and other food from the Earth. This will help them get enough nutrients (营养物) to stay healthy. In this way, astronauts will be able to live on fruits and vegetables without meat products for the long trip. Maya also works on menus for the astronauts. She has suggested more than a hundred different dishes, including egg soup and tomato salad. There is even pizza and chips on the menu so that the astronauts won’t miss home too much. It is very important to make the Mars trip a success because the astronauts will do some valuable research on Mars. However, people need to solve the food problem first. 37．How long will astronauts live on Mars during the 2030 trip? A．For 12 months. B．For 18 months. C．For 2 years. D．For 3 years. 38．What food do astronauts take for their space travel now? A．Food in tubes. B．Ready-made meals. C．Dried food mixed with water. D．Plants in special liquid. 39．What can astronauts do with a greenhouse on Mars? A．Grow fruits and vegetables. B．Make meals with fresh meat. C．Prepare food for people on Earth. D．Produce new kinds of nutrients. 40．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Search for life in space B．Send astronauts to Mars C．Prepare for a trip to space D．Feed astronauts on Mars E Crying is sometimes good for both your body and mind. 41 It also helps keep your eyes clean. Crying is like giving your eyes a good wash from the inside. Moreover, it can help you sleep better. 42 When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of “happy crying”? You might have experienced it before. Scientists have found out happy crying may happen in the following situations: 43 When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they can’t be expressed easily, happy crying happens. That is to say, even when you experience something happy, the bad feelings that haven’t been noticed or dealt with will still make you cry. When you are unable to keep yourself in good condition. Crying can help you manage strong moods or feelings. Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them. 44 When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body. Besides, the hormones (激素) in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood. 45 This helps people face difficulties in life more actively. 根据短文内容，将下面的选项还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺，每个选项只能用一次，其中有一个选项是多余的。 A．At this time, crying can be helpful. B．It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up. C．When you have feelings that can’t be expressed. D．Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness. E．They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful. F．Perhaps crying too much is not good for you. 四．选词填空（10分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯；注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。 them; dead; daughter; open; look; back; corner; poor; happy; sad; word; close A teenage girl couldn’t stand (忍受) her parents’ family rules, so she left home. She wanted to be famous. But she had 46 education and several years later she had to ask for food on the street for a living. Now her father has 47 . Her mother is an old woman. But she is still 48 for her daughter. She has been to every 49 of the city. Everywhere she put up a big photo of herself on the wall. At the lower part of the photo she writes, “I still love you... come 50 home.” One day, the 51 saw one of the photos. The face was familiar (熟悉). “Is that my mother?” She moved closer and read the 52 : “I still love you …” She cried. When she got home, it was early morning. She knocked on the door. The door 53 itself. She rushed to her mother’s bedroom. Her mother was sleeping. She woke her mother up, “It’s me! Your daughter is back home!” The mother and daughter held each other, full of 54 tears (眼泪). The daughter asked, “Why is the door not locked (锁)? A thief could get in.” The mother answered softly, “I have never locked the door since you left.” The door of parents’ love for 55 children will never be closed. 五．语法填空（10分） All the runners stood nervously at the starting line. All of them had prepared 56 (they) for this important race. The race meant more to a boy named Bill, because most of the other runners had greater speed. Could Bill realize his dream of being 57 “all-school” runner? He would have to finish in the top 5 to win that honor. Bill’s life had been 58 (fill) with disappointment. Primary school had been a long nightmare (噩梦) for him. Of all the reading skills, he even couldn’t pick up the 59 basic one, although he had tried many times. Bill did not complain (抱怨). He simply tried hard. But in the following years, he was still unable to catch up with his classmates. Then one day his teacher called me in 60 a conversation. She said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but Bill isn’t trying anymore. He has given it up 61 (complete). ” I became very sad and afraid. I was afraid Bill might have forever lost heart. I had a talk with Bill. I told him about my own experiences. I said, “ 62 I was the slowest one in my class in primary school, my parents and teachers were loving and understanding. Because of that, Imade it through those years and finally went on to a music school. Now, you know, I’m a 63 (piano). We think achievements come easily to others. Life usually isn’t like that. The person who 64 (success) is usually only a few percent. ” Bill said, “Dad, I guess that not doing so well isn’t all that bad if someone loves you and stands by you. ” In the 65 (nine) grade, Bill went out for the race again. 六．阅读表达（10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Bag of Cookies Last year I got a part-time job working at the coffee shop near my home. I thought that the job would be easy, pleasant and relaxing. I pictured myself pouring (倒) the best coffees, making delicious cookies, and becoming close friends with the customers. But I never thought about the women who complained the coffee was much too creamy, or the men who wanted their iced coffees remade again and again. There was always too much sugar, too little ice, and not enough milk. I couldn’t seem to please anyone, so I was a little sad. One rainy afternoon, one of my customers, Hank, came in and looked unhappy. I asked what his trouble was. He just said he wanted to go back home and threw himself into bed. I knew truly how he felt. Before he left, I handed him a bag with his iced coffee. He looked at me questioningly because he hadn’t ordered anything but the coffee. He opened the bag and saw his favorite cookies. “It’s on me, my treat (请客)” I told him. “Have a nice day.” The next day the rain was still pouring down from the sky. I spent my afternoon working with the open windows, handing people their orders and waiting as they slowly paid for. I tried to smile as the customers complained about the weather, but it was difficult. At about ten o’clock that morning, Hank drove up to the window. But he didn’t order anything, he handed me some flowers and a little note. With a friendly wave he drove away. I read the note:Christine, Thanks for being so sweet, kind and thoughtful yesterday. I was really moved by you. Please don’t change your ways because I truly believe that you can make the world warm. Have a great day! Hank As time went on, I did meet more complaining customers. But anytime I was down, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high and ask politely, “How can I help you?” 66．Did Christine get a part-time job last year? 67．Why was Christine a little sad? 68．How did Hank look when he came in one rainy afternoon? 69．What did Hank hand Christine at ten o’clock the next day? 70．What does Christine’s story mainly tell us? 七．书面表达（10分） 71．每个人的成长过程都不可能一帆风顺。请你结合表格中的信息，以“Growing Up”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你在成长过程中遇到的问题，并分享你解决问题的办法。 注意: 1. 短文须包含表格中所有信息，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数80—100，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Growing Up Problems: schoolwork; relationships ... Experiences: getting poor grades; arguing with parents ... Solutions: ask teachers for help; have a talk with them ... Growing Up During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. 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