Unit 2 Growing pains and gains（话题阅读精练）英语新教材外研版八年级下册

Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 讲述了一位母亲在儿子出国上大学后，通过手机短信与儿子交流的情感变化。起初儿子总是索要金钱，后来开始分享文章帮助母亲理解年轻人并跟上时代，母亲从中感受到温暖和骄傲。 实战演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 介绍了一项针对当今青少年的研究，发现他们比过去的同龄人成长得更慢，并分析了造成这一现象的原因，如过度沉迷网络和父母的过度保护。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 主要阐释了数字素养的定义以及其对青少年的重要意义，针对青少年数字素养不足的现状，分别从学校、家长、青少年自身、政府与社会四个角度，给出了提升青少年数字素养的具体方法，最后指出该素养的提升需要多方力量共同努力。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 主要讲了18岁尼泊尔夏尔巴少年尼玛·仁吉·夏尔巴成功登顶全球14座最高峰，成为完成此壮举的最年轻登山者，并分享了其登山经历与梦想。 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 介绍了压力会对健康有很大的影响，太多的压力会导致身体、情绪和精神上的问题，作者呼吁人们减少压力放松一段时间。 Passage5 阅读理解 记叙文 讲述芭蕾舞者米斯蒂从胆怯接触芭蕾，到坚持练习、克服困难获得成功，还鼓励他人追逐梦想的经历，凸显努力的力量。 Passage6 阅读表达 说明文 本文围绕作者朋友罗伯特对双胞胎妹妹阿曼达及其朋友间相处方式的困惑展开，阐述了男孩和女孩对待友谊的不同态度，包括友谊的侧重点、朋友数量等方面，最后强调了男孩和女孩都需要友谊这一共同点。 Passage7 阅读表达 说明文 主要讲了编织不仅是一种爱好，还能在多方面帮助大脑、带来持久的快乐，并鼓励年轻人尝试这项活动。 Passage8 语法填空 议论文 主要探讨了成长是一个漫长而有意义的旅程。文章阐述了成长过程中会遇到不同的人和事，有快乐也有挑战和失败，但这些都是宝贵的；鼓励人们勇敢面对困难、寻求帮助；强调了承担责任、坚持不懈的重要性，并指出所有的努力最终都会塑造性格并助力梦想实现。 Passage9 语法填空 说明文 文章主要介绍了电影《哪吒2》的相关信息，包括其票房成绩、故事来源、主要情节以及影片所传达的深刻寓意。 时文阅读 Passage1 Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and lonely. I missed and worried about him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say hello or to give him a word of warning. One of my messages said, “So you told me you lost your wallet. If you are always careless, one day you’ll wake up and find yourself lost.” I did get Eric’s messages, but most of them were about money. I was a bit angry. They were not different from the notes he used to leave on the whiteboard when he was at home. “I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $90. Please help!” “Money is running short because I’ve bought some books for my research paper. Help me please!” Recently, however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles. Some are funny, some are touching and some make me think. He knows I haven’t got many things to do in my free time. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times. I read the articles slowly, like a careful student, with mixed feelings as well—my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now become my teacher! So I write back, “I’ve read all those articles. I’ll take them as a loving son’s hopes towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still young enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. We parents can’t learn quickly and change in both body and mind. Thank you, my son. ” In this way we share ideas, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel warm. 译文 去年夏天，我的儿子埃里克远赴异国求学。曾经热闹的家中渐渐变得冷清而孤独。我如此思念他，甚至开始频繁给他发短信，多半是打个招呼或提醒他注意。其中一条留言写道：“你告诉我丢了钱包。若总是粗心大意，总有一天你会醒来发现自己迷路。”虽然我确实收到了埃里克的短信，但大部分内容都是关于金钱的。我有些恼火，这些内容与他从前在家时写在白板上的便条如出一辙。“我买了双新鞋，花了90美元。求救！”“因为买了研究论文的资料，手头紧了。求救！”然而最近，埃里克开始给我发各种文章。有的幽默风趣，有的感人至深，有的发人深省。他知道我闲暇时无事可做，说这些文章能帮助我更好地理解年轻人，紧跟时代潮流。我像细心的学生般慢慢阅读，内心却矛盾重重——不久前还跟着我到处跑的孩子，如今竟成了我的老师！于是我回信道：“这些文章我都读过了。我会把它们当作爱子对母亲的期许。他一定觉得母亲还年轻，能接受新事物。这让我感到骄傲。我们父母无论身体还是思想都难以快速学习和改变。谢谢你，我的儿子。”就这样，我们用很少使用的温柔而美好的语言分享着思想。每次读到这些信息，我都会感到温暖。 实战演练 Passage1 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）There is a new study on teenagers who are between 13 and 19 years old. The study shows that today’s teenagers are growing up more slowly than those before. Scientists from San Diego State University have worked on a study on the behaviour of eight million teenagers in seven different countries over the past 40 years. The results tell us that today’s teenagers are less responsible. And it takes them more time to do the same things than their parents did. “This is a ‘slow life way’,” said Professor Jean Twenge. “The growth of today’s teenagers has slowed down. 18-year-olds are more like 15-year-olds in the past,” added Professor Twenge. “Teenagers today are taking fewer risks than those in the past did.” Scientists have also found that more teenagers spend longer time living with their parents. One of the main reasons is that today’s teenagers would like to spend much time online. They keep on connecting with social media, watching videos or playing games on the internet. As a result, they don’t live in the real world. Another one is that parents do much for their children and protect them too much. In fact, parents had better try their best to make their children become independent as soon as possible. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The study is about 8 million teenagers from America. B．The study began in 1960. C．today’s teenagers don’t like slow life. D．Teenagers in the past took more risks. 2．Why do today’s teenagers grow up slowly? (1) Because they don’t like living in the real world. (2) Because it’s difficult for them to do well at school. (3) Because their parents do too many things for them. (4) Because they spend too much time online. A．(1)(3) B．(1)(2) C．(2)(4) D．(3)(4) 3．Which of the following shows the right structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Be an Independent Teenager B．A Study on Teenagers in the Future C．The Slow Growth of Today’s Teenagers D．Different Ideas about Today’s Teenagers 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一项针对当今青少年的研究，发现他们比过去的同龄人成长得更慢，并分析了造成这一现象的原因，如过度沉迷网络和父母的过度保护。 1．细节理解题。根据“Teenagers today are taking fewer risks than those in the past did.”可知，今天的青少年比过去的青少年承担的风险更少，反之，过去的青少年承担的风险更多。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“One of the main reasons is that today’s teenagers would like to spend much time online.”可知，主要原因之一是今天的青少年花太多时间上网，即(4)；根据“Another one is that parents do much for their children and protect them too much.”可知，另一个原因是父母为孩子做得太多，即(3)。故选D。 3．篇章结构题。第一段总领全文，提出研究结论：当今青少年成长缓慢。第二段和第三段紧密相连，主要引用专家的观点进一步描述这一现象的具体表现，P3可视为对P2的补充延伸。第四段则从另一个角度分析造成该现象的原因。因此，文章结构表现为第一段的统领下，分为“现象描述”和“原因分析”两个分支。选项D的结构图最符合此逻辑。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。文章开篇提出“The study shows that today’s teenagers are growing up more slowly than those before.”，随后文章围绕这一“缓慢成长”的现象、具体表现及原因展开论述。选项C“当今青少年的缓慢成长”最适合作文章的标题。故选C。 Passage2 （25-26八年级下·全国·开学考试） How to Improve Teenagers’ Digital Literacy    In the digital age, teenagers are growing up with the Internet, smartphones and other digital devices (设备). Digital literacy (数字素养) has become an important skill for them. Digital literacy means the ability to use digital devices and information correctly, safely and effectively. It helps teenagers learn better, communicate with others and prepare for their future careers. However, many teenagers lack good digital literacy, which may lead to problems such as Internet addiction (瘾) and being cheated online. So, how to improve teenagers’ digital literacy?      First, schools should offer courses on digital literacy. These courses can teach teenagers how to search for useful information online, how to tell the difference between true and false information, and how to protect their personal information. For example, students can learn to check the source of online information to avoid being misled. They can also learn about cyberbullying (网络欺凌) and how to deal with it. Schools can also organize activities such as digital safety competitions to make learning more interesting.      Second, parents play an important role in improving their children’s digital literacy. Parents should set a good example by using digital devices properly. They can also talk to their children about the risks of the Internet and teach them to use digital devices in a healthy way. For instance, parents can agree with their children on the time spent using smartphones and computers. They can also share interesting and educational online resources with their children and discuss them together.      Third, teenagers themselves should realize the importance of digital literacy. They should actively learn digital skills and develop good habits when using digital devices. For example, they should not share their personal information such as phone numbers and addresses with strangers online. They should also avoid spending too much time playing online games. Instead, they can use digital devices to learn new knowledge, read e-books and take online courses.      In addition, the government and society can provide more support. The government can make laws to protect teenagers’ rights online. It can also fund (资助) projects that promote digital literacy among teenagers. Social organizations can organize lectures and workshops on digital literacy for teenagers. For example, some organizations invite experts to talk about online safety and information literacy.     Improving teenagers’ digital literacy is a task that requires the joint efforts of schools, parents, teenagers themselves and the whole society. Only in this way can teenagers enjoy the benefits of the digital age and avoid the risks. 1．What is digital literacy? A．The ability to use digital devices for fun. B．The ability to use digital devices and information correctly, safely and effectively. C．The ability to play online games well. D．The ability to communicate with others online. 2．Why is digital literacy important for teenagers? A．It helps them learn better, communicate with others and prepare for future careers. B．It helps them play online games more effectively. C．It helps them make more friends online. D．It helps them avoid doing homework. 3．What can schools do to improve teenagers’ digital literacy? A．Forbid students to use digital devices. B．Offer courses on digital literacy and organize related activities. C．Ask parents to teach students digital skills. D．Punish students who use digital devices improperly. 4．What should teenagers do to improve their own digital literacy? A．Share personal information with strangers online. B．Spend as much time as possible playing online games. C．Actively learn digital skills and develop good habits. D．Depend on parents to learn all digital skills. 5．Who should work together to improve teenagers’ digital literacy? A．Schools and parents only. B．Teenagers themselves and the government only. C．Schools, parents, teenagers and the whole society. D．The government and society only. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要阐释了数字素养的定义以及其对青少年的重要意义，针对青少年数字素养不足的现状，分别从学校、家长、青少年自身、政府与社会四个角度，给出了提升青少年数字素养的具体方法，最后指出该素养的提升需要多方力量共同努力。 1．细节理解题。根据“Digital literacy means the ability to use digital devices and information correctly, safely and effectively.” 可知，数字素养指的是正确、安全且有效地使用数字设备和信息的能力。故选 B。 2．细节理解题。根据 “It helps teenagers learn better, communicate with others and prepare for their future careers.” 可知，数字素养有助于青少年更好地学习，与他人沟通，并为未来的职业生涯做好准备。故选 A。 3．细节理解题。根据 “First, schools should offer courses on digital literacy.” 和 “Schools can also organize activities such as digital safety competitions to make learning more interesting.” 可知，学校可以通过开设数字素养课程并组织相关活动来提高青少年的数字素养。故选 B。 4．细节理解题。根据 “Third, teenagers themselves should realize the importance of digital literacy. They should actively learn digital skills and develop good habits when using digital devices.” 可知，青少年自身应意识到数字素养的重要性，积极学习数字技能，并在使用数字设备时养成良好的习惯。故选 C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Improving teenagers’ digital literacy is a task that requires the joint efforts of schools, parents, teenagers themselves and the whole society.” 可知，提升青少年的数字素养是一项需要学校、家长、青少年自身以及全社会共同努力的任务。故选 C。 Passage3 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试） Nima Rinji Sherpa has become the youngest climber to reach the top of the world’s 14 highest mountains. The 18-year-old from Nepal achieved his goal on 9th October 2024 by climbing the 8,027-metre Mount Shishapangma in Tibet. Nima is a Sherpa. Sherpas are a group of people from Nepal who are famous for their climbing skills. They often work as guides, helping climbers from other countries. Nima comes from a family of climbers. His father is a famous climber, and his uncles were the first brothers to both climb all of the 8,000ers. But even so, Nima didn’t start climbing seriously until he was 16 years old. He climbed his first 8,000er, Mount Manaslu, in August of 2022. In 2024, Nima climbed Mount Qomolangma, the world’s tallest mountain. Nima chose to leave Mount Shishapangma as his last 8,000er. He had planned to climb it in 2023. But an avalanche (雪崩) killed four people, including his friend and teacher, Tenjen Lama Sherpa. Nima stopped his climb, and instead focused on rescuing other climbers. Nima says climbing is a tough sport. “It’s about who can suffer the most when times are the worst,” he says. In 2024, Nima returned to Mount Shishapangma, determined to complete his challenge. He says he was thinking of his friend as he reached the top of the mountain on 9th October 2024. Nima says he hopes his successes will make people more aware of how important Sherpas are to climbing. But he aims to be more than a guide. “My dream is very simple,” Nima says. “It’s just to be one of the best athletes in mountaineering.” At just 18 years old, he’s well on his way. His success has already been accepted by Nepal’s government. It will take a while longer for Guinness World Records to make it official. 1．What kind of people are Sherpas according to the passage? A．They’re famous for their climbing skills. B．They’re good at climbing and communicating. C．They’re ready to help climbers in their own countries. D．They’re born to be the best mountain climbers in the world. 2．Which of the following mountains did Nima choose as his last 8,000er? A．Mount Qomolangma in Nepal. B．Mount Qomolangma in Tibet. C．Mount Shishapangma in Nepal. D．Mount Shishapangma in Tibet. 3．Why did Nima return to Mount Shishapangma? A．He wanted to look for his friends. B．He decided to make his dream come true. C．He hoped to reach the top of the mountain by himself. D．He planned to set a new world record in mountaineering. 4．What can we learn from Nima’ s story? A．Give up when facing difficulties. B．Helping others is helping ourselves. C．We’re on our way to our dreams. D．Ask for help when we’ re in trouble. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲了18岁尼泊尔夏尔巴少年尼玛·仁吉·夏尔巴成功登顶全球14座最高峰，成为完成此壮举的最年轻登山者，并分享了其登山经历与梦想。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sherpas are a group of people from Nepal who are famous for their climbing skills.”可知，夏尔巴人以登山技能闻名。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The 18-year-old from Nepal achieved his goal on 9th October 2024 by climbing the 8,027-metre Mount Shishapangma in Tibet.”及“Nima chose to leave Mount Shishapangma as his last 8,000er.”可知，他选择位于西藏的希夏邦马峰作为最后一座八千米级山峰。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“In 2024, Nima returned to Mount Shishapangma, determined to complete his challenge. He says he was thinking of his friend as he reached the top of the mountain on 9th October 2024.”可知，尼玛因雪崩事故和友人遇难曾中断攀登，但他最终返回希夏邦马峰完成挑战，是为了实现登顶全部14座高峰的目标。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。尼玛的故事体现了坚持梦想、克服困难、勇于挑战的精神，与“我们正在逐梦路上”的含义相符。故选C。 Passage4 （25-26八年级下·辽宁·期末）①There is a famous expression in English “Stop the world, I want to get off!” This expression is actually about a feeling of stress, which makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing. Why not try to relax? “Stress” means pressure. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems. ②There are plenty of physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can make the heart beat faster or miss beats, and can also cause high blood pressure. Stress can cause a person to breathe too fast and can also result in stomach hurts and digesting (消化) problems. These are a few examples of illnesses resulting from stress. ③Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People who have too much stress often feel worried and tired. When people are under stress, they often overreact (反应过度) to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may shout at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry or nervous easily. ④Long-term stress can lead to different kinds of serious mental illnesses. Depression (抑郁), a terrible feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Being unable to sleep well are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress continues, then one’s mental health is at risk. ⑤It is clear that stress is a serious problem. It has a great influence on the health and our feeling. So, cut down stress, stop the world and rest for a while. 1．How might people feel when they say “Stop the world, I want to get off!”? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Relaxed. D．Upset. 2．Which of the following physical effects are caused by stress? ①fast heartbeat    ②being worried    ③stomachache    ④feeling hopeless A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④ 3．Why is depression mentioned in the fourth paragraph? A．To give an example of the result of long-term stress. B．To explain the effects of depression. C．To tell us the worst effect of stress. D．To show the writer’s opinion on emotions. 4．Which is the best structure of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④/⑤ 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了压力会对健康有很大的影响，太多的压力会导致身体、情绪和精神上的问题，作者呼吁人们减少压力放松一段时间。 1．细节理解题。据第一段“This expression is actually about a feeling of stress, which makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing.”可知，这个表达实际上与压力感有关，这使一个人想停止他们正在做的任何事情。压力通常伴随负面情绪，选项中只有Upset符合语境。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Stress can affect the heart. It can make the heart beat faster or miss beats, and can also cause high blood pressure. Stress can cause a person to breathe too fast and can also result in stomach hurts and digesting(消化) problems.”可知，压力会让心跳加快或错过心跳，会导致高血压，呼吸过快，也会导致胃痛和消化问题。①③符合，②④属于情绪和心理影响。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Long-term stress can lead to different kinds of serious mental illnesses.”可知，第四段讲的是长期压力会导致各种严重的精神疾病，提到抑郁是为了举例说明长期压力的后果。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段是总述压力的危害，第二、三、四段分别介绍压力对人的身体、情绪和精神上的危害，第五段总结，呼吁减少压力，属于“总—分—总”结构。故选C。 Passage5 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）Misty Copeland spends most days practising and perfecting the graceful movements of her art. She takes classes almost every day and takes care of her body so she doesn’t hurt it when she goes to work at American Ballet (芭蕾) Theatre, one of the most famous ballet companies in the world. Misty didn’t always feel so confident in herself. The challenges she has faced over almost 20 years of dancing have made her strong. She was a quiet child, but she loved music and movement. When she was 13, she joined the drill team (体操表演队). One day, her coach advised her to attend a free ballet class at the Boys& Girls Club. For two weeks, Misty just watched the class, afraid to join in. Finally, she gave it a try. At first, Misty felt out of place in the class. She didn’t know anything about ballet, and she was older than most of the students. Even though Misty felt discouraged, she didn’t give up. She talked with others who had similar problems. With the support of these friends, things slowly improved. Over the next five years, ballet was Misty’s life. She practised, performed, competed, attended summer ballet programmes, and got many prizes. Today, Misty says, “I’ve learnt to accept my appearance (外貌), skin colour, and figure (身材).” She wants to help other dancers, especially ballet dancers of colour, accept themselves, too. She wrote a picture book called Firebird. In this book, her character encourages a young African American ballet dancer. In a note at the end of the book, Misty tells readers to follow their dreams. “No matter what that dream is,” she writes, “you have the power to make it come true with hard work.” 1．Which word can best describe Misty according to Paragraph 1? A．Hard-working. B．Talented. C．Helpful. D．Creative. 2．Which of the following is TRUE about Misty? A．She started dancing before she was 13. B．She enjoys the feeling of practising and performing ballet. C．She is successful because of her talent and perfect body. D．She became confident again with the help of her parents. 3．What does the underlined word “discouraged” probably mean? A．Sad. B．Bored. C．Angry. D．Excited. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Training for Ballet B．The Challenges of Ballet C．Dance Towards Dreams D．A Great Performance 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述芭蕾舞者米斯蒂从胆怯接触芭蕾，到坚持练习、克服困难获得成功，还鼓励他人追逐梦想的经历，凸显努力的力量。 1．推理判断题。根据“Misty Copeland spends most days practising and perfecting the graceful movements of her art. She takes classes almost every day and takes care of her body”可知，米斯蒂大部分时间都在练习打磨舞蹈动作，几乎每天上课，体现出她的勤奋，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Over the next five years, ballet was Misty’s life. She practised, performed, competed, attended summer ballet programmes, and got many prizes”可推断她享受芭蕾的练习和表演，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“She didn’t know anything about ballet, and she was older than most of the students”可知，米斯蒂在芭蕾课上格格不入，什么都不懂还比别人年纪大，这种情况下她的心情应该是沮丧的，“discouraged”意为“灰心的，沮丧的”，与sad意思相近，故选A。 4．最佳标题题。本文讲述米斯蒂从害怕尝试芭蕾到坚持追梦、取得成功的故事，“Dance Towards Dreams”贴合主题，故选C。 Passage6 （25-26八年级下·全国·课后作业）My friend, Robert, has a twin sister named Amanda. Though they get along well, there are some things about Amanda and her friends that puzzle (困惑) him. He can’t understand how girls can talk for long. For example, sometimes when he leaves home to play football, Amanda and her friend, Sharon, are sitting on the sofa, talking. When he comes back three hours later, they’re still sitting there, going on with the same topic. Boys and girls have different attitudes towards friendship. Friendships between girls are usually about sharing feelings and support, but boys prefer to share activities or interests. A boy seems to be more careful about sharing his feelings with his friends. A girl’s closest friend, however, might always be about to tell her about something that has happened in her life. Many studies show that girls have more friendships than boys. In fact, many teenage boys cannot name a single best friend. When asked, they thought for a while before answering, “My best friend? Er, I don’t think about that, and I have so many different friends that it is hard to choose just one best friend.” Girls who have been asked can usually answer the question without thinking, “A best friend? Of course. We have a lot to share with each other and do a lot of things together.” We have to realize that boys share activities, while girls share feelings more. But the most important thing to remember is that both of them need friendship. 1．What makes Robert feel strange about his sister Amanda? 2．What’s the probable relationship between Robert and Amanda? 3．Who has more friendships, boys or girls? 4．How do girls usually answer the same question? 5．What do boys and girls have in common according to the passage? 【答案】1．She can sit and talk with her friend for hours without doing anything else. 2．They are twins (sister and brother). 3．Girls. 4．They can usually answer it quickly without thinking. 5．Both boys and girls need friendship. 【导语】本文围绕作者朋友罗伯特对双胞胎妹妹阿曼达及其朋友间相处方式的困惑展开，阐述了男孩和女孩对待友谊的不同态度，包括友谊的侧重点、朋友数量等方面，最后强调了男孩和女孩都需要友谊这一共同点。 1．根据第一段中“He can’t understand how girls can talk for long. For example, sometimes when he leaves home to play football, Amanda and her friend, Sharon, are sitting on the sofa, talking. When he comes back three hours later, they’re still sitting there, going on with the same topic.”可知，罗伯特觉得奇怪的是阿曼达能和她的朋友长时间坐着谈论同一个话题而不做其他事。故填She can sit and talk with her friend for hours without doing anything else. 2．根据第一段中“My friend, Robert, has a twin sister named Amanda.”可知，罗伯特和阿曼达是双胞胎（兄妹关系）。故填They are twins (sister and brother). 3．根据第三段中“Many studies show that girls have more friendships than boys.”可知，女孩比男孩拥有更多的友谊。故填Girls. 4．根据第三段中“Girls who have been asked can usually answer the question without thinking, ‘A best friend? Of course. We have a lot to share with each other and do a lot of things together.’”可知，女孩通常能不假思索地快速回答这个问题。故填They can usually answer it quickly without thinking. 5．根据最后一段中“But the most important thing to remember is that both of them need friendship.”可知，男孩和女孩的共同点是都需要友谊。故填Both boys and girls need friendship. Passage7 （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Knitting: Not Just for Grandma Anymore! Have you ever watched your grandma knit? It might seem like an out-of-date (过时的) hobby, but guess what? Knitting is becoming popular again with young people because they’re looking for ways to stay away from busy life. In fact, knitting is more than just a hobby. Studies show that slow activities (活动) like knitting help the brain (脑) in many ways. A useful brain activity Knitting makes different parts of the brain work. It helps us remember things better, keep our mind on what we’re doing, and move our hands nicely. It’s like when we play a video game: our mind, eyes, and hands all work together, and we also have to plan and think as we knit. So knitting can make us much more clever! A happy feeling that grows slowly In 2024, a study showed that knitting can make the “happy part” of the brain much busier. As a result, we feel happier and less lonely. Unlike the quick happiness from looking through phones or eating sweets, knitting brings a happy feeling that grows slowly, but it is deeper and lasts much longer. A new challenge for the brain The key to getting the most from knitting is to learn something new. If you’ve never knitted before, starting now is good for your brain. But if you’ve been good at it, try a new challenge—like a cool pattern (图案). When we try new things, our brain builds new connections. This keeps our brain healthy. Now, you can sit with friends, and learn knitting together. You can share useful advice on how to make better knitted works, and make gifts for each other. Let’s start knitting now. 1．Why is knitting becoming popular again with young people? 2．What did the study in 2024 show? 3．What is the key to getting the most from knitting? 4．Would you like to try knitting in your free time? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons. ) 【答案】1．Because they’re looking for ways to stay away from busy life. 2．Knitting can make the “happy part” of the brain much busier. 3．To learn something new. 4．Yes, I’d like to. First, because slow activities like knitting help the brain in many ways. Second, because knitting brings a happy feeling that grows slowly and lasts much longer. 【导语】本文主要讲了编织不仅是一种爱好，还能在多方面帮助大脑、带来持久的快乐，并鼓励年轻人尝试这项活动。 1．根据“Knitting is becoming popular again with young people because they’re looking for ways to stay away from busy life.”可知，编织又在年轻人中流行起来，是因为他们在寻找远离忙碌生活的方式。故填Because they’re looking for ways to stay away from busy life. 2．根据“In 2024, a study showed that knitting can make the ‘happy part’ of the brain much busier.”可知，2024年的一项研究表明，编织能让大脑的“快乐区域”更加活跃。故填Knitting can make the “happy part” of the brain much busier. 3．根据“The key to getting the most from knitting is to learn something new.”可知，从编织中获得最大益处的关键是学习新东西。故填To learn something new. 4．开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填Yes, I’d like to. First, because slow activities like knitting help the brain in many ways. Second, because knitting brings a happy feeling that grows slowly and lasts much longer. Passage8 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）用所给词的适当形式或根据上下文补全单词。 Growing up is a long and meaningful journey. During this process, we will 1 (meet) various people and experience different things. Some experiences may make us happy, while others may bring us challenges and even 2 (fail). However, these experiences are all valuable because they help us 3 (grow) and become better people. When we face difficulties, we should not 4 (give) up easily. Instead, we need to be 5 (bravery) enough to face them and try our best to overcome them. We can also turn to our parents, teachers or friends for help, as their support and encouragement can 6 (give) us strength. As we grow older, we will gradually learn to take 7 (responsible) for our own decisions and actions. We will also realize that success does not come easily. It requires 8 (persevere) and hard work. Every small piece of progress we make 9 (be) a step towards our goals. Looking back on the journey of growing up, we will find that all the efforts we have made are worthwhile. They not only shape our characters but also help us 10 (achieve) our dreams. 【答案】1．meet 2．failures 3．to grow/grow 4．give 5．brave 6．give 7．responsibility 8．perseverance 9．is 10．to achieve/achieve 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了成长是一个漫长而有意义的旅程。文章阐述了成长过程中会遇到不同的人和事，有快乐也有挑战和失败，但这些都是宝贵的；鼓励人们勇敢面对困难、寻求帮助；强调了承担责任、坚持不懈的重要性，并指出所有的努力最终都会塑造性格并助力梦想实现。 1．句意：在这个过程中，我们会遇到各种各样的人并经历不同的事情。情态动词will后接动词原形，meet“遇到”符合语境。故填meet。 2．句意：有些经历可能让我们快乐，而另一些可能带给我们挑战甚至失败。根据“bring us challenges and even…(fail)”可知，even后接与challenges并列的名词，fail的名词failure“失败”符合语境。challenges是复数，此处也用复数failures。故填failures。 3．句意：然而，这些经历都是宝贵的，因为它们帮助我们成长并成为更好的人。help sb. (to) do sth.“帮助某人做某事”，是常用搭配。故填(to) grow。 4．句意：当我们面对困难时，我们不应该轻易放弃。情态动词should not后接动词原形，give up“放弃”是常用短语。故填give。 5．句意：相反，我们需要足够勇敢地去面对它们并尽力克服它们。be动词后接形容词作表语，bravery的形容词是brave“勇敢的”。故填brave。 6．句意：我们也可以向父母、老师或朋友求助，因为他们的支持和鼓励能给我们力量。情态动词can后接动词原形，give“给予”符合语境。故填give。 7．句意：随着年龄增长，我们会逐渐学会为自己的决定和行为承担责任。take responsibility for…“为……承担责任”，是常用搭配。故填responsibility。 8．句意：它需要毅力和努力工作。requires后接名词作宾语，persevere的名词是perseverance“毅力”。故填perseverance。 9．句意：我们取得的每一个小进步都是朝着目标迈进的一步。主语Every small piece of progress是单数，且描述一般事实，be动词用is。故填is。 10．句意：它们不仅塑造了我们的性格，也帮助我们实现梦想。help sb. (to) do sth.“帮助某人做某事”，是常用搭配。故填(to) achieve。 Passage9 （25-26九年级上·四川泸州·期末）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在空白处填入恰当的词或用空白处后括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，并将答案工整填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Ne Zha 2 came out on January 29th, 2025 and has become a huge success. On February 6th, it topped the list of China’s highest-grossing (票房) films of all time. It achieved this in only 8 days and 5 hours. On February 18th, the film became the highest-grossing animated film (动画电影) all 1 the world. Ne Zha 2 is based on stories from 2 old book called Investiture of the Gods (《封神演义》). The film is 3 (direct) by Jiaozi, whose real name is Yang Yu. It continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the 4 (one) movie. After going through great trouble, they lost their bodies. Their souls (魂魄) were saved, but without bodies, they would soon 5 (appear). Therefore, Taiyi Zhenren used a seven-coloured lotus (莲花) to rebuild Ne Zha’s body. 6 , Dragon Clan (龙族) stopped him. Ne Zha had to pass three tests within seven days 7 (get) the essence (玉液琼浆).With it, he could save Ao Bing and protect Chentang Pass. The film shows how the characters grow and change. Ne Zha, once known for being wild, has learned to care deeply for 8 (he) friends. Ao Bing, who used to be quiet, has learned to express his true feelings. Ne Zha 2 teaches us an 9 (importance) lesson- stay brave when we are facing difficulties, fighting for what is right, and caring about friends. These ideas are important to both kids and 10 (adult). 【答案】1．around 2．an 3．directed 4．first 5．disappear 6．However 7．to get 8．his 9．important 10．adults 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了电影《哪吒2》的相关信息，包括其票房成绩、故事来源、主要情节以及影片所传达的深刻寓意。 1．句意：2月18日，这部电影成为全球票房最高的动画电影。根据“the highest-grossing animated film (动画电影) all...the world”可知，此处指的是全球票房最高的动画电影，all around the world“全世界”，固定短语，故填around。 2．句意：《哪吒2》是根据一本名为《封神演义》的古书中的故事改编的。根据“old book called Investiture of the Gods”可知，此处泛指一本古书，book是单数名词，且old是元音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词an修饰，故填an。 3．句意：这部电影由饺子（本名杨宇）执导。根据“The film is...by Jiaozi”可知，此处指的是电影被饺子执导，应用被动语态，动词用过去分词，故填directed。 4．句意：它延续了第一部电影中哪吒和敖丙的精彩故事。根据“from the...movie”可知，此处指的是第一部电影，应用序数词first表示“第一”，故填first。 5．句意：他们的灵魂得救了，但没有身体，他们很快就会消失。根据“but without bodies”可知，没有身体，他们很快就会消失，disappear“消失”，动词，would后接动词原形，故填disappear。 6．句意：然而，龙族阻止了他。根据“Taiyi Zhenren used a seven-coloured lotus to rebuild Ne Zha’s body...Dragon Clan stopped him.”可知，前后是转折关系，应用however表示“然而”，句首单词首字母大写，故填However。 7．句意：哪吒必须在七天内通过三项考验才能得到玉液琼浆。根据“Ne Zha had to pass three tests within seven days...the essence (玉液琼浆).”可知，通过考验的目的是得到玉液琼浆，应用不定式表示目的，故填to get。 8．句意：哪吒曾经以狂野著称，现在学会了深深关心他的朋友。根据“friends”可知，此处指的是他的朋友，应用形容词性物主代词his修饰名词，故填his。 9．句意：《哪吒2》给我们上了一堂重要的课——面对困难时要勇敢，为正义而战，关心朋友。根据“lesson”可知，此处指的是重要的课，应用形容词important修饰名词，故填important。 10．句意：这些想法对孩子和成年人都很重要。根据“kids and...”可知，此处指的是孩子和成年人，应用名词adult“成年人”的复数形式，故填adults。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 讲述了一位母亲在儿子出国上大学后，通过手机短信与儿子交流的情感变化。起初儿子总是索要金钱，后来开始分享文章帮助母亲理解年轻人并跟上时代，母亲从中感受到温暖和骄傲。 实战演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 介绍了一项针对当今青少年的研究，发现他们比过去的同龄人成长得更慢，并分析了造成这一现象的原因，如过度沉迷网络和父母的过度保护。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 主要阐释了数字素养的定义以及其对青少年的重要意义，针对青少年数字素养不足的现状，分别从学校、家长、青少年自身、政府与社会四个角度，给出了提升青少年数字素养的具体方法，最后指出该素养的提升需要多方力量共同努力。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 主要讲了18岁尼泊尔夏尔巴少年尼玛·仁吉·夏尔巴成功登顶全球14座最高峰，成为完成此壮举的最年轻登山者，并分享了其登山经历与梦想。 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 介绍了压力会对健康有很大的影响，太多的压力会导致身体、情绪和精神上的问题，作者呼吁人们减少压力放松一段时间。 Passage5 阅读理解 记叙文 讲述芭蕾舞者米斯蒂从胆怯接触芭蕾，到坚持练习、克服困难获得成功，还鼓励他人追逐梦想的经历，凸显努力的力量。 Passage6 阅读表达 说明文 本文围绕作者朋友罗伯特对双胞胎妹妹阿曼达及其朋友间相处方式的困惑展开，阐述了男孩和女孩对待友谊的不同态度，包括友谊的侧重点、朋友数量等方面，最后强调了男孩和女孩都需要友谊这一共同点。 Passage7 阅读表达 说明文 主要讲了编织不仅是一种爱好，还能在多方面帮助大脑、带来持久的快乐，并鼓励年轻人尝试这项活动。 Passage8 语法填空 议论文 主要探讨了成长是一个漫长而有意义的旅程。文章阐述了成长过程中会遇到不同的人和事，有快乐也有挑战和失败，但这些都是宝贵的；鼓励人们勇敢面对困难、寻求帮助；强调了承担责任、坚持不懈的重要性，并指出所有的努力最终都会塑造性格并助力梦想实现。 Passage9 语法填空 说明文 文章主要介绍了电影《哪吒2》的相关信息，包括其票房成绩、故事来源、主要情节以及影片所传达的深刻寓意。 时文阅读 Passage1 Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and lonely. I missed and worried about him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say hello or to give him a word of warning. One of my messages said, “So you told me you lost your wallet. If you are always careless, one day you’ll wake up and find yourself lost.” I did get Eric’s messages, but most of them were about money. I was a bit angry. They were not different from the notes he used to leave on the whiteboard when he was at home. “I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $90. Please help!” “Money is running short because I’ve bought some books for my research paper. Help me please!” Recently, however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles. Some are funny, some are touching and some make me think. He knows I haven’t got many things to do in my free time. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times. I read the articles slowly, like a careful student, with mixed feelings as well—my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now become my teacher! So I write back, “I’ve read all those articles. I’ll take them as a loving son’s hopes towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still young enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. We parents can’t learn quickly and change in both body and mind. Thank you, my son. ” In this way we share ideas, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel warm. 译文 去年夏天，我的儿子埃里克远赴异国求学。曾经热闹的家中渐渐变得冷清而孤独。我如此思念他，甚至开始频繁给他发短信，多半是打个招呼或提醒他注意。其中一条留言写道：“你告诉我丢了钱包。若总是粗心大意，总有一天你会醒来发现自己迷路。”虽然我确实收到了埃里克的短信，但大部分内容都是关于金钱的。我有些恼火，这些内容与他从前在家时写在白板上的便条如出一辙。“我买了双新鞋，花了90美元。求救！”“因为买了研究论文的资料，手头紧了。求救！”然而最近，埃里克开始给我发各种文章。有的幽默风趣，有的感人至深，有的发人深省。他知道我闲暇时无事可做，说这些文章能帮助我更好地理解年轻人，紧跟时代潮流。我像细心的学生般慢慢阅读，内心却矛盾重重——不久前还跟着我到处跑的孩子，如今竟成了我的老师！于是我回信道：“这些文章我都读过了。我会把它们当作爱子对母亲的期许。他一定觉得母亲还年轻，能接受新事物。这让我感到骄傲。我们父母无论身体还是思想都难以快速学习和改变。谢谢你，我的儿子。”就这样，我们用很少使用的温柔而美好的语言分享着思想。每次读到这些信息，我都会感到温暖。 实战演练 Passage1 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）There is a new study on teenagers who are between 13 and 19 years old. The study shows that today’s teenagers are growing up more slowly than those before. Scientists from San Diego State University have worked on a study on the behaviour of eight million teenagers in seven different countries over the past 40 years. The results tell us that today’s teenagers are less responsible. And it takes them more time to do the same things than their parents did. “This is a ‘slow life way’,” said Professor Jean Twenge. “The growth of today’s teenagers has slowed down. 18-year-olds are more like 15-year-olds in the past,” added Professor Twenge. “Teenagers today are taking fewer risks than those in the past did.” Scientists have also found that more teenagers spend longer time living with their parents. One of the main reasons is that today’s teenagers would like to spend much time online. They keep on connecting with social media, watching videos or playing games on the internet. As a result, they don’t live in the real world. Another one is that parents do much for their children and protect them too much. In fact, parents had better try their best to make their children become independent as soon as possible. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The study is about 8 million teenagers from America. B．The study began in 1960. C．today’s teenagers don’t like slow life. D．Teenagers in the past took more risks. 2．Why do today’s teenagers grow up slowly? (1) Because they don’t like living in the real world. (2) Because it’s difficult for them to do well at school. (3) Because their parents do too many things for them. (4) Because they spend too much time online. A．(1)(3) B．(1)(2) C．(2)(4) D．(3)(4) 3．Which of the following shows the right structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Be an Independent Teenager B．A Study on Teenagers in the Future C．The Slow Growth of Today’s Teenagers D．Different Ideas about Today’s Teenagers Passage2 （25-26八年级下·全国·开学考试） How to Improve Teenagers’ Digital Literacy    In the digital age, teenagers are growing up with the Internet, smartphones and other digital devices (设备). Digital literacy (数字素养) has become an important skill for them. Digital literacy means the ability to use digital devices and information correctly, safely and effectively. It helps teenagers learn better, communicate with others and prepare for their future careers. However, many teenagers lack good digital literacy, which may lead to problems such as Internet addiction (瘾) and being cheated online. So, how to improve teenagers’ digital literacy?      First, schools should offer courses on digital literacy. These courses can teach teenagers how to search for useful information online, how to tell the difference between true and false information, and how to protect their personal information. For example, students can learn to check the source of online information to avoid being misled. They can also learn about cyberbullying (网络欺凌) and how to deal with it. Schools can also organize activities such as digital safety competitions to make learning more interesting.      Second, parents play an important role in improving their children’s digital literacy. Parents should set a good example by using digital devices properly. They can also talk to their children about the risks of the Internet and teach them to use digital devices in a healthy way. For instance, parents can agree with their children on the time spent using smartphones and computers. They can also share interesting and educational online resources with their children and discuss them together.      Third, teenagers themselves should realize the importance of digital literacy. They should actively learn digital skills and develop good habits when using digital devices. For example, they should not share their personal information such as phone numbers and addresses with strangers online. They should also avoid spending too much time playing online games. Instead, they can use digital devices to learn new knowledge, read e-books and take online courses.      In addition, the government and society can provide more support. The government can make laws to protect teenagers’ rights online. It can also fund (资助) projects that promote digital literacy among teenagers. Social organizations can organize lectures and workshops on digital literacy for teenagers. For example, some organizations invite experts to talk about online safety and information literacy.     Improving teenagers’ digital literacy is a task that requires the joint efforts of schools, parents, teenagers themselves and the whole society. Only in this way can teenagers enjoy the benefits of the digital age and avoid the risks. 1．What is digital literacy? A．The ability to use digital devices for fun. B．The ability to use digital devices and information correctly, safely and effectively. C．The ability to play online games well. D．The ability to communicate with others online. 2．Why is digital literacy important for teenagers? A．It helps them learn better, communicate with others and prepare for future careers. B．It helps them play online games more effectively. C．It helps them make more friends online. D．It helps them avoid doing homework. 3．What can schools do to improve teenagers’ digital literacy? A．Forbid students to use digital devices. B．Offer courses on digital literacy and organize related activities. C．Ask parents to teach students digital skills. D．Punish students who use digital devices improperly. 4．What should teenagers do to improve their own digital literacy? A．Share personal information with strangers online. B．Spend as much time as possible playing online games. C．Actively learn digital skills and develop good habits. D．Depend on parents to learn all digital skills. 5．Who should work together to improve teenagers’ digital literacy? A．Schools and parents only. B．Teenagers themselves and the government only. C．Schools, parents, teenagers and the whole society. D．The government and society only. Passage3 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试） Nima Rinji Sherpa has become the youngest climber to reach the top of the world’s 14 highest mountains. The 18-year-old from Nepal achieved his goal on 9th October 2024 by climbing the 8,027-metre Mount Shishapangma in Tibet. Nima is a Sherpa. Sherpas are a group of people from Nepal who are famous for their climbing skills. They often work as guides, helping climbers from other countries. Nima comes from a family of climbers. His father is a famous climber, and his uncles were the first brothers to both climb all of the 8,000ers. But even so, Nima didn’t start climbing seriously until he was 16 years old. He climbed his first 8,000er, Mount Manaslu, in August of 2022. In 2024, Nima climbed Mount Qomolangma, the world’s tallest mountain. Nima chose to leave Mount Shishapangma as his last 8,000er. He had planned to climb it in 2023. But an avalanche (雪崩) killed four people, including his friend and teacher, Tenjen Lama Sherpa. Nima stopped his climb, and instead focused on rescuing other climbers. Nima says climbing is a tough sport. “It’s about who can suffer the most when times are the worst,” he says. In 2024, Nima returned to Mount Shishapangma, determined to complete his challenge. He says he was thinking of his friend as he reached the top of the mountain on 9th October 2024. Nima says he hopes his successes will make people more aware of how important Sherpas are to climbing. But he aims to be more than a guide. “My dream is very simple,” Nima says. “It’s just to be one of the best athletes in mountaineering.” At just 18 years old, he’s well on his way. His success has already been accepted by Nepal’s government. It will take a while longer for Guinness World Records to make it official. 1．What kind of people are Sherpas according to the passage? A．They’re famous for their climbing skills. B．They’re good at climbing and communicating. C．They’re ready to help climbers in their own countries. D．They’re born to be the best mountain climbers in the world. 2．Which of the following mountains did Nima choose as his last 8,000er? A．Mount Qomolangma in Nepal. B．Mount Qomolangma in Tibet. C．Mount Shishapangma in Nepal. D．Mount Shishapangma in Tibet. 3．Why did Nima return to Mount Shishapangma? A．He wanted to look for his friends. B．He decided to make his dream come true. C．He hoped to reach the top of the mountain by himself. D．He planned to set a new world record in mountaineering. 4．What can we learn from Nima’ s story? A．Give up when facing difficulties. B．Helping others is helping ourselves. C．We’re on our way to our dreams. D．Ask for help when we’ re in trouble. Passage4 （25-26八年级下·辽宁·期末）①There is a famous expression in English “Stop the world, I want to get off!” This expression is actually about a feeling of stress, which makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing. Why not try to relax? “Stress” means pressure. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems. ②There are plenty of physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can make the heart beat faster or miss beats, and can also cause high blood pressure. Stress can cause a person to breathe too fast and can also result in stomach hurts and digesting (消化) problems. These are a few examples of illnesses resulting from stress. ③Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People who have too much stress often feel worried and tired. When people are under stress, they often overreact (反应过度) to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may shout at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry or nervous easily. ④Long-term stress can lead to different kinds of serious mental illnesses. Depression (抑郁), a terrible feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Being unable to sleep well are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress continues, then one’s mental health is at risk. ⑤It is clear that stress is a serious problem. It has a great influence on the health and our feeling. So, cut down stress, stop the world and rest for a while. 1．How might people feel when they say “Stop the world, I want to get off!”? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Relaxed. D．Upset. 2．Which of the following physical effects are caused by stress? ①fast heartbeat    ②being worried    ③stomachache    ④feeling hopeless A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④ 3．Why is depression mentioned in the fourth paragraph? A．To give an example of the result of long-term stress. B．To explain the effects of depression. C．To tell us the worst effect of stress. D．To show the writer’s opinion on emotions. 4．Which is the best structure of the passage? A．①②/③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④/⑤ Passage5 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）Misty Copeland spends most days practising and perfecting the graceful movements of her art. She takes classes almost every day and takes care of her body so she doesn’t hurt it when she goes to work at American Ballet (芭蕾) Theatre, one of the most famous ballet companies in the world. Misty didn’t always feel so confident in herself. The challenges she has faced over almost 20 years of dancing have made her strong. She was a quiet child, but she loved music and movement. When she was 13, she joined the drill team (体操表演队). One day, her coach advised her to attend a free ballet class at the Boys& Girls Club. For two weeks, Misty just watched the class, afraid to join in. Finally, she gave it a try. At first, Misty felt out of place in the class. She didn’t know anything about ballet, and she was older than most of the students. Even though Misty felt discouraged, she didn’t give up. She talked with others who had similar problems. With the support of these friends, things slowly improved. Over the next five years, ballet was Misty’s life. She practised, performed, competed, attended summer ballet programmes, and got many prizes. Today, Misty says, “I’ve learnt to accept my appearance (外貌), skin colour, and figure (身材).” She wants to help other dancers, especially ballet dancers of colour, accept themselves, too. She wrote a picture book called Firebird. In this book, her character encourages a young African American ballet dancer. In a note at the end of the book, Misty tells readers to follow their dreams. “No matter what that dream is,” she writes, “you have the power to make it come true with hard work.” 1．Which word can best describe Misty according to Paragraph 1? A．Hard-working. B．Talented. C．Helpful. D．Creative. 2．Which of the following is TRUE about Misty? A．She started dancing before she was 13. B．She enjoys the feeling of practising and performing ballet. C．She is successful because of her talent and perfect body. D．She became confident again with the help of her parents. 3．What does the underlined word “discouraged” probably mean? A．Sad. B．Bored. C．Angry. D．Excited. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Training for Ballet B．The Challenges of Ballet C．Dance Towards Dreams D．A Great Performance Passage6 （25-26八年级下·全国·课后作业）My friend, Robert, has a twin sister named Amanda. Though they get along well, there are some things about Amanda and her friends that puzzle (困惑) him. He can’t understand how girls can talk for long. For example, sometimes when he leaves home to play football, Amanda and her friend, Sharon, are sitting on the sofa, talking. When he comes back three hours later, they’re still sitting there, going on with the same topic. Boys and girls have different attitudes towards friendship. Friendships between girls are usually about sharing feelings and support, but boys prefer to share activities or interests. A boy seems to be more careful about sharing his feelings with his friends. A girl’s closest friend, however, might always be about to tell her about something that has happened in her life. Many studies show that girls have more friendships than boys. In fact, many teenage boys cannot name a single best friend. When asked, they thought for a while before answering, “My best friend? Er, I don’t think about that, and I have so many different friends that it is hard to choose just one best friend.” Girls who have been asked can usually answer the question without thinking, “A best friend? Of course. We have a lot to share with each other and do a lot of things together.” We have to realize that boys share activities, while girls share feelings more. But the most important thing to remember is that both of them need friendship. 1．What makes Robert feel strange about his sister Amanda? 2．What’s the probable relationship between Robert and Amanda? 3．Who has more friendships, boys or girls? 4．How do girls usually answer the same question? 5．What do boys and girls have in common according to the passage? Passage7 （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Knitting: Not Just for Grandma Anymore! Have you ever watched your grandma knit? It might seem like an out-of-date (过时的) hobby, but guess what? Knitting is becoming popular again with young people because they’re looking for ways to stay away from busy life. In fact, knitting is more than just a hobby. Studies show that slow activities (活动) like knitting help the brain (脑) in many ways. A useful brain activity Knitting makes different parts of the brain work. It helps us remember things better, keep our mind on what we’re doing, and move our hands nicely. It’s like when we play a video game: our mind, eyes, and hands all work together, and we also have to plan and think as we knit. So knitting can make us much more clever! A happy feeling that grows slowly In 2024, a study showed that knitting can make the “happy part” of the brain much busier. As a result, we feel happier and less lonely. Unlike the quick happiness from looking through phones or eating sweets, knitting brings a happy feeling that grows slowly, but it is deeper and lasts much longer. A new challenge for the brain The key to getting the most from knitting is to learn something new. If you’ve never knitted before, starting now is good for your brain. But if you’ve been good at it, try a new challenge—like a cool pattern (图案). When we try new things, our brain builds new connections. This keeps our brain healthy. Now, you can sit with friends, and learn knitting together. You can share useful advice on how to make better knitted works, and make gifts for each other. Let’s start knitting now. 1．Why is knitting becoming popular again with young people? 2．What did the study in 2024 show? 3．What is the key to getting the most from knitting? 4．Would you like to try knitting in your free time? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons. ) Passage8 （25-26八年级下·全国·单元测试）用所给词的适当形式或根据上下文补全单词。 Growing up is a long and meaningful journey. During this process, we will 1 (meet) various people and experience different things. Some experiences may make us happy, while others may bring us challenges and even 2 (fail). However, these experiences are all valuable because they help us 3 (grow) and become better people. When we face difficulties, we should not 4 (give) up easily. Instead, we need to be 5 (bravery) enough to face them and try our best to overcome them. We can also turn to our parents, teachers or friends for help, as their support and encouragement can 6 (give) us strength. As we grow older, we will gradually learn to take 7 (responsible) for our own decisions and actions. We will also realize that success does not come easily. It requires 8 (persevere) and hard work. Every small piece of progress we make 9 (be) a step towards our goals. Looking back on the journey of growing up, we will find that all the efforts we have made are worthwhile. They not only shape our characters but also help us 10 (achieve) our dreams. Passage9 （25-26九年级上·四川泸州·期末）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在空白处填入恰当的词或用空白处后括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，并将答案工整填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Ne Zha 2 came out on January 29th, 2025 and has become a huge success. On February 6th, it topped the list of China’s highest-grossing (票房) films of all time. It achieved this in only 8 days and 5 hours. On February 18th, the film became the highest-grossing animated film (动画电影) all 1 the world. Ne Zha 2 is based on stories from 2 old book called Investiture of the Gods (《封神演义》). The film is 3 (direct) by Jiaozi, whose real name is Yang Yu. It continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the 4 (one) movie. After going through great trouble, they lost their bodies. Their souls (魂魄) were saved, but without bodies, they would soon 5 (appear). Therefore, Taiyi Zhenren used a seven-coloured lotus (莲花) to rebuild Ne Zha’s body. 6 , Dragon Clan (龙族) stopped him. Ne Zha had to pass three tests within seven days 7 (get) the essence (玉液琼浆).With it, he could save Ao Bing and protect Chentang Pass. The film shows how the characters grow and change. Ne Zha, once known for being wild, has learned to care deeply for 8 (he) friends. Ao Bing, who used to be quiet, has learned to express his true feelings. Ne Zha 2 teaches us an 9 (importance) lesson- stay brave when we are facing difficulties, fighting for what is right, and caring about friends. These ideas are important to both kids and 10 (adult). 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $