Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 阅读理解10篇（单元话题：成长的烦恼与收获）-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册单元重难点易错题精练（新教材外研版）

Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 阅读理解10篇 内容导航 单元话题 基础语篇练习 重难语篇练习 单元话题聚焦 成长的烦恼与收获 基础语篇练习 稳扎稳打 必拿分数：聚焦稳拿分数题目，确保基础分值 重难语篇练习 突破瓶颈 争夺高分：聚焦高难度题目，争夺关键分数 基础语篇练习 Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains. Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up, such as school pressure, friendship problems and family communication. Many students feel upset about these pains and even want to give up. But in fact, growing pains are part of our growth. Growing pains can bring us valuable gains. When we face and solve these pains, we can learn to be brave, patient and responsible. We can also gain experience and confidence to face more challenges in the future. For example, if we have trouble with our friends, we will learn how to communicate better after solving the problem. If we have pressure from school, we will learn how to manage our time well. As teenagers, we should face our growing pains bravely. We can talk to our parents, teachers or friends when we feel upset. Remember, every pain is a chance to grow, and every gain makes us better. Let’s cherish our growing pains and enjoy the gains from them. 1．What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A．Teenagers have no growing pains. B．Growing pains are common for teenagers. C．Students like to chat online. D．Growing pains are terrible. 2．What can we do when we feel upset about growing pains? A．Talk to our parents or friends. B．Give up easily. C．Play games all day. D．Refuse to communicate. 3．Which of the following is NOT a growing pain? A．School pressure. B．Friendship problems. C．Family communication. D．Gaining confidence. 4．Why are growing pains important for us? A．Because they make us upset. B．Because they can bring us valuable gains. C．Because they waste our time. D．Because they are boring. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Use the Internet Wisely B．Growing Pains and Gains C．Students Like the Internet D．The Internet is Useful 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年在成长过程中会遇到的烦恼以及这些烦恼带来的积极收获，鼓励我们勇敢面对成长的疼痛。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains.”以及“Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up”可知，成长的烦恼对青少年来说是普遍存在的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“As teenagers, we should face our growing pains bravely. We can talk to our parents, teachers or friends when we feel upset.”可知，当我们因成长烦恼而感到不开心时，可以和父母、老师或朋友交流。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up, such as school pressure, friendship problems and family communication.”可知，A、B、C都属于成长烦恼，而“Gaining confidence”是成长带来的收获，不是烦恼。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Growing pains can bring us valuable gains.”以及“When we face and solve these pains, we can learn to be brave, patient and responsible.”可知，成长烦恼之所以重要，是因为它们能带来宝贵的收获。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据原文首段“Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains.”以及全文内容围绕“成长的烦恼”和“由此带来的收获”展开，说明成长烦恼与成长收获并存这一主题，B项“Growing Pains and Gains”最能概括全文主旨。故选B。 We all want to do things well. For example, as students, all of us want to have a good performance in studies and get good grades. However, growing up also includes (包含) accepting when things go wrong. Don’t stress too much about everything going perfectly. Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections. You need to face mistakes to grow and get stronger. You have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when you get things wrong. This helps you develop inner strength. Or you’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead you to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things. What matters most is how you move forward after a mistake. Try not to take it too seriously, blame (责备) yourself or feel too disappointed. Instead, think about what you might do differently next time. In one study, if students were reminded to be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try. 1．Which of the following would the writer agree with? A．Fear leads us to try new things. B．Failure is normal in growing up. C．Good results make us stronger. D．People hardly ever get things wrong. 2．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Paying much attention to. B．Feeling bad about. C．Leaving it behind. D．Not seeing. 3．How does the writer support his idea in the last paragraph? A．By telling stories. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By describing a problem. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Stick to your goals B．Avoid making mistakes C．Imperfection can be a gift D．Pressure is the key to success 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了面对错误的重要意义，引导我们正确看待失败。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“growing up also includes (包含) accepting when things go wrong”及第二段中的“ Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes”可知，成长过程中的失败是正常的。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Don’t stress too much about everything going perfectly. Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry.”可知，此处是说在意事事都要完美的坏处，即“太在意”事情是否按计划进行会给你带来很大的压力，导致焦虑，Paying much attention to“太在意”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In one study...”可知，最后一段举了一个例子。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了面对错误的重要意义，引导我们正确看待失败，所以C选项“不完美可以是一份礼物”最适合作本文标题。故选C。 Growing up is a journey full of pains and gains. Everyone will face different challenges in their growth. For example, disagreements with parents, failure in exams, or peer pressure. These experiences may make us feel sad or stressed, but they also help us grow. A boy named Tom once had a big argument with his mother. He promised to be home before 9 pm, but he came back at 10:30 pm. His mother was very angry. Later, Tom explained that he helped an old woman who was lost find her way home. His mother felt sorry for being cross with him and was proud of his kindness. From this experience, Tom learned to communicate with his mother in time, and his mother learned to listen to Tom’s story patiently. Another example is Lily. She dreamed of being a dancer, but she failed the dance audition (选拔) because of her poor health. She was very disappointed. Her best friend encouraged her to try painting. At first, Lily just painted to take her mind off the failure. But soon she fell in love with painting and won many prizes. Lily realized that failure is not the end; it’s a chance to try something new. In fact, growing up is not about avoiding difficulties. It’s about facing them bravely, learning from them, and becoming a better person. Every pain in growth will become a precious gain in the future. 1．Why did Tom come back late? A．He forgot the time. B．He helped a lost old woman. C．He played with his friends. D．He had a dance audition. 2．How did Lily feel after failing the dance audition? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Disappointed. D．Angry. 3．What did Lily learn from her failure? A．She should give up her dream. B．Failure is a chance to try something new. C．She is not good at any activity. D．Her friend’s advice is not useful. 4．What does the writer think about growing up? A．It’s easy and enjoyable. B．It’s about avoiding all challenges. C．It’s about facing difficulties and learning from them. D．It’s only full of sad experiences. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Growing up is full of pains and gains. B．We should avoid difficulties in growth. C．Disagreements with parents are common. D．Failure is terrible for everyone. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了成长充满痛苦和收获。 1．细节理解题。根据“Later, Tom explained that he helped an old woman who was lost find her way home.”可知，汤姆回来晚是因为他帮助了一位迷路的老人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“She dreamed of being a dancer, but she failed the dance audition (选拔) because of her poor health. She was very disappointed.”可知，莉莉舞蹈试镜失败后感到很失望。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Lily realized that failure is not the end; it’s a chance to try something new.”可知，莉莉从失败中学到失败是尝试新事物的机会。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“In fact, growing up is not about avoiding difficulties. It’s about facing them bravely, learning from them, and becoming a better person.”可知，作者认为成长是勇敢面对困难并从中学习。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Growing up is a journey full of pains and gains.”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了成长充满痛苦和收获。故选A。 One day, our English teacher Mr. White came into the classroom with a book in his hand. He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like?” No one answered. Then he raised the book and asked, “How heavy is the book?” On hearing the question, we began to think and guess. One student said, “I think it is 100g.” A second student said, “It’s 200g.” We had many answers. Finally, Mr. White explained, “It doesn’t only depend on the real weight. It also has much to do with the time we hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have a pain in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, I will have to see a doctor. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. This book represents stress. If you hold it without putting it down, sooner or later, you will not be able to keep on. No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible. Boys and girls, you should learn to relax yourselves. I am sure you will live a happy school life.” We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson. 1．What did Mr. White bring a book into the classroom for? A．To make the class happy. B．To teach them new words. C．To explain stress. D．To learn how heavy it was. 2．What may the underlined word “represents” mean in Chinese? A．表示 B．呈现 C．检查 D．变成 3．What does Mr. White mean in his explanation? A．The book doesn’t have the real weight. B．We can't hold a book for an hour. C．The book will become heavier when you hold it. D．When you have stress, stop and have a rest for a while. 4．Which is the best title for this text? A．A Meaningful Lesson B．How Heavy Is a Book C．The Book Is Stress D．To Thank Mr. White 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了怀特老师通过一本书，向学生们解释压力的含义，并教会大家要适时放松的一堂有意义的课。 1．细节理解题。根据文章开头“Who can describe what stress is like?”以及怀特老师用这本书来解释压力的内容可知，怀特老师带书进教室是为了解释压力。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据上下文，怀特老师说“This book represents stress.”，结合语境，这句话是在说这本书“表示”压力，所以“represents”的中文意思是“表示”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据怀特老师的解释“No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible.”可知，他想表达的是当你有压力时，要停下来休息一会儿。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。文章最后一句“We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson.”点明了主旨，这是一堂有意义的课，所以最佳标题是“A Meaningful Lesson”。故选A。 Dear Cindy, In your last letter, you told me that you had no time to spend with your good friends because your parents were too overprotective. And at the same time they had many rules for you at home. I am sorry to hear that. And here is my advice for you. Firstly, you should have a conversation with them and tell them what you really need. At a good time, during a happy family dinner, you can say that you should have some rights (权利) and want to spend some time with your good friends having fun. If your parents are against you, you may talk about the advantages of staying with friends. Secondly, you can tell them it's not good for your health and study when you always stay at home. You should get out with your friends, hang out with them, and meet new people. It will be a good idea to open your eyes. Thirdly, if your parents use studying as the excuse for keeping you at home, you should tell them IQ isn’t everything. EQ is also important for the future. I really hope you are happy. Your uncle, Bruce 1．Cindy had no time to spend with her good friends because ________. A．her friends were too overprotective B．she had lots of homework to do C．her parents didn’t allow her to do so D．she argued with them 2．According to the letter, Cindy can have a conversation with her parents ________. A．any time B．at dinner time C．after school D．before bedtime 3．The underlined words “are against” mean “________”. A．are pleased with B．don’t agree with C．are good with D．aren’t strict with 4．According to the passage, ________ is (are) also important to Cindy. A．IQ B．EQ C．IQ and EQ D．some excuses 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一封书信。主要讲述了布鲁斯叔叔针对辛迪因父母过度保护而无法和朋友相处的问题，给出了几点具体建议。 1．细节理解题。根据信的开头“In your last letter, you told me that you had no time to spend with your good friends because your parents were too overprotective.”可知，辛迪没时间和朋友相处是因为父母不允许。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“At a good time, during a happy family dinner, you can say that you should have some rights...”可知，辛迪可以在晚餐时间和父母沟通。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据上下文“...you may talk about the advantages of staying with friends.”的意思是你可以说说和朋友在一起的好处，并且从“In your last letter, you told me that you had no time to spend with your good friends because your parents were too overprotective.”可知，因为父母的过度保护，辛迪没有时间和朋友在一起。所以“are against”的意思是“不同意”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Thirdly, if your parents use studying as the excuse for keeping you at home, you should tell them IQ isn’t everything. EQ is also important for the future.”可知，对辛迪来说，情商（EQ）也很重要。故选B。 One day, our English teacher Mr. White came into the classroom with a book in his hand. He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like?” No one answered. Then he raised the book and asked, “How heavy is the book?” On hearing the question, we began to think and guess. One student said, “I think it is 100g.” A second student said, “It’s 200g.” We had many answers. Finally, Mr. White explained, “It doesn’t only depend on the real weight. It also has much to do with the time we hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have a pain in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, I will have to see a doctor. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. This book stands for stress. If you hold it without putting it down, sooner or later, you will not be able to keep on. No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible. Boys and girls, you should learn to relax yourselves. I am sure you will live a happy school life.” We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson. 1．For what purpose did Mr. White bring a book into the classroom? A．To make the class happy. B．To teach them new words. C．To explain stress. D．To learn how heavy it was. 2．What does Mr. White mean in his explanation? A．The book doesn’t have the real weight. B．We can’t hold a book for an hour. C．The book will become heavier when you hold it. D．When you have stress, stop and have a rest for a while. 3．Which is the best title for this text? A．A Meaningful Lesson B．How Heavy Is a Book C．The Book Is Stress D．To Thank Mr. White 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了作者的英语老师怀特先生在课堂上通过提问向学生们讲述了什么是压力以及如何学会自我放松、过上快乐的学校生活。 1．细节理解题。根据“He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like?””可知，怀特先生把一本书带进教室是为了解释压力。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible.”可知，无论你有多大的压力，如果可能的话，都要停下来休息一会儿。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据“We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson.”可知，“一堂有意义的课”符合本文的主旨。故选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. 1．Ben’s parent isn’t happy with Ben being friends with ________. A．Mike B．Grace C．Jack D．Mark 2．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. 3．Who are the suggestions for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Teenagers. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．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。 1．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。 2．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。 3．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。 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。 重难语篇练习 Peers are people who are about the same age as you. Peer pressure is when one or more peers make you feel pressured to do something, you feel you have to do that thing, because one or more of your peers are doing it, or are trying to convince (说服) you to do it. There are two different kinds of peer pressure. Positive peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something good. You might do something that is good for you, good for others, or good for the environment. Negative or bad peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something you shouldn’t do. For example, it might be something that goes against rules, is dangerous or bad for your health. It might also be something that goes against your values. If a friend tries to pressure you to do something, you might feel you should do it to please your friend. You might even feel that the person will not be your friend if you do not do it. People often want to fit in with their peers and don’t feel they may stand out because they are different in some way. Sometimes people are afraid others will make fun of them if they do not do what everyone else is doing. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you feel peer pressure to do something: —Could I get into trouble for doing this?—Could I hurt myself or another person while doing this? —Does this go against my values? —Will I feel ashamed if my family or others find out about it? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you are feeling negative peer pressure. Say, “I do not want to do that.” Then walk away and feel proud that you made a good decision. 1．Which is an example of peer pressure according to the text? A．Bob has a famous T-shirt and you also want to buy one. B．Jenny never cares about what her friends are doing. C．I always make up my mind to do what I like doing. D．My brother often helps his classmates at school. 2．Positive peer pressure happens ________ in the text. A．when you do something that goes against your values B．when you want to volunteer to help others C．when you get into trouble for doing this D．when you hurt yourself or hurt others’ feelings 3．What’s the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Where peer pressure takes place. B．What peer pressure can bring. C．Which is peer pressure. D．Why peer pressure often works. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了什么是同伴压力、同伴压力的两种类型以及人们为什么容易受到同伴压力的影响。 1．推理判断题。根据“Peer pressure is when one or more peers make you feel pressured to do something, you feel you have to do that thing, because one or more of your peers are doing it, or are trying to convince you to do it.”可知，同伴压力是因为同龄人在做某事或劝你去做，你也因此想去做。A项“Bob has a famous T-shirt and you also want to buy one.”符合这种情况。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Positive peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something good. You might do something that is good for you, good for others, or good for the environment.”可知，积极的同伴压力是促使人做有益于自己、他人或环境的事情，B项“when you want to volunteer to help others”符合描述。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据第三段“If a friend tries to pressure you to do something, you might feel you should do it to please your friend.”以及“People often want to fit in with their peers and don’t feel they may stand out because they are different in some way.”和“Sometimes people are afraid others will make fun of them if they do not do what everyone else is doing.”可知，本段主要说明了人们为什么会受到同伴压力的影响。故选D。 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。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 阅读理解10篇 内容导航 单元话题 基础语篇练习 重难语篇练习 单元话题聚焦 成长的烦恼与收获 基础语篇练习 稳扎稳打 必拿分数：聚焦稳拿分数题目，确保基础分值 重难语篇练习 突破瓶颈 争夺高分：聚焦高难度题目，争夺关键分数 基础语篇练习 Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains. Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up, such as school pressure, friendship problems and family communication. Many students feel upset about these pains and even want to give up. But in fact, growing pains are part of our growth. Growing pains can bring us valuable gains. When we face and solve these pains, we can learn to be brave, patient and responsible. We can also gain experience and confidence to face more challenges in the future. For example, if we have trouble with our friends, we will learn how to communicate better after solving the problem. If we have pressure from school, we will learn how to manage our time well. As teenagers, we should face our growing pains bravely. We can talk to our parents, teachers or friends when we feel upset. Remember, every pain is a chance to grow, and every gain makes us better. Let’s cherish our growing pains and enjoy the gains from them. 1．What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A．Teenagers have no growing pains. B．Growing pains are common for teenagers. C．Students like to chat online. D．Growing pains are terrible. 2．What can we do when we feel upset about growing pains? A．Talk to our parents or friends. B．Give up easily. C．Play games all day. D．Refuse to communicate. 3．Which of the following is NOT a growing pain? A．School pressure. B．Friendship problems. C．Family communication. D．Gaining confidence. 4．Why are growing pains important for us? A．Because they make us upset. B．Because they can bring us valuable gains. C．Because they waste our time. D．Because they are boring. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Use the Internet Wisely B．Growing Pains and Gains C．Students Like the Internet D．The Internet is Useful We all want to do things well. For example, as students, all of us want to have a good performance in studies and get good grades. However, growing up also includes (包含) accepting when things go wrong. Don’t stress too much about everything going perfectly. Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections. You need to face mistakes to grow and get stronger. You have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when you get things wrong. This helps you develop inner strength. Or you’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead you to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things. What matters most is how you move forward after a mistake. Try not to take it too seriously, blame (责备) yourself or feel too disappointed. Instead, think about what you might do differently next time. In one study, if students were reminded to be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try. 1．Which of the following would the writer agree with? A．Fear leads us to try new things. B．Failure is normal in growing up. C．Good results make us stronger. D．People hardly ever get things wrong. 2．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Paying much attention to. B．Feeling bad about. C．Leaving it behind. D．Not seeing. 3．How does the writer support his idea in the last paragraph? A．By telling stories. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By describing a problem. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Stick to your goals B．Avoid making mistakes C．Imperfection can be a gift D．Pressure is the key to success Growing up is a journey full of pains and gains. Everyone will face different challenges in their growth. For example, disagreements with parents, failure in exams, or peer pressure. These experiences may make us feel sad or stressed, but they also help us grow. A boy named Tom once had a big argument with his mother. He promised to be home before 9 pm, but he came back at 10:30 pm. His mother was very angry. Later, Tom explained that he helped an old woman who was lost find her way home. His mother felt sorry for being cross with him and was proud of his kindness. From this experience, Tom learned to communicate with his mother in time, and his mother learned to listen to Tom’s story patiently. Another example is Lily. She dreamed of being a dancer, but she failed the dance audition (选拔) because of her poor health. She was very disappointed. Her best friend encouraged her to try painting. At first, Lily just painted to take her mind off the failure. But soon she fell in love with painting and won many prizes. Lily realized that failure is not the end; it’s a chance to try something new. In fact, growing up is not about avoiding difficulties. It’s about facing them bravely, learning from them, and becoming a better person. Every pain in growth will become a precious gain in the future. 1．Why did Tom come back late? A．He forgot the time. B．He helped a lost old woman. C．He played with his friends. D．He had a dance audition. 2．How did Lily feel after failing the dance audition? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Disappointed. D．Angry. 3．What did Lily learn from her failure? A．She should give up her dream. B．Failure is a chance to try something new. C．She is not good at any activity. D．Her friend’s advice is not useful. 4．What does the writer think about growing up? A．It’s easy and enjoyable. B．It’s about avoiding all challenges. C．It’s about facing difficulties and learning from them. D．It’s only full of sad experiences. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Growing up is full of pains and gains. B．We should avoid difficulties in growth. C．Disagreements with parents are common. D．Failure is terrible for everyone. One day, our English teacher Mr. White came into the classroom with a book in his hand. He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like?” No one answered. Then he raised the book and asked, “How heavy is the book?” On hearing the question, we began to think and guess. One student said, “I think it is 100g.” A second student said, “It’s 200g.” We had many answers. Finally, Mr. White explained, “It doesn’t only depend on the real weight. It also has much to do with the time we hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have a pain in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, I will have to see a doctor. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. This book represents stress. If you hold it without putting it down, sooner or later, you will not be able to keep on. No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible. Boys and girls, you should learn to relax yourselves. I am sure you will live a happy school life.” We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson. 1．What did Mr. White bring a book into the classroom for? A．To make the class happy. B．To teach them new words. C．To explain stress. D．To learn how heavy it was. 2．What may the underlined word “represents” mean in Chinese? A．表示 B．呈现 C．检查 D．变成 3．What does Mr. White mean in his explanation? A．The book doesn’t have the real weight. B．We can't hold a book for an hour. C．The book will become heavier when you hold it. D．When you have stress, stop and have a rest for a while. 4．Which is the best title for this text? A．A Meaningful Lesson B．How Heavy Is a Book C．The Book Is Stress D．To Thank Mr. White Dear Cindy, In your last letter, you told me that you had no time to spend with your good friends because your parents were too overprotective. And at the same time they had many rules for you at home. I am sorry to hear that. And here is my advice for you. Firstly, you should have a conversation with them and tell them what you really need. At a good time, during a happy family dinner, you can say that you should have some rights (权利) and want to spend some time with your good friends having fun. If your parents are against you, you may talk about the advantages of staying with friends. Secondly, you can tell them it's not good for your health and study when you always stay at home. You should get out with your friends, hang out with them, and meet new people. It will be a good idea to open your eyes. Thirdly, if your parents use studying as the excuse for keeping you at home, you should tell them IQ isn’t everything. EQ is also important for the future. I really hope you are happy. Your uncle, Bruce 1．Cindy had no time to spend with her good friends because ________. A．her friends were too overprotective B．she had lots of homework to do C．her parents didn’t allow her to do so D．she argued with them 2．According to the letter, Cindy can have a conversation with her parents ________. A．any time B．at dinner time C．after school D．before bedtime 3．The underlined words “are against” mean “________”. A．are pleased with B．don’t agree with C．are good with D．aren’t strict with 4．According to the passage, ________ is (are) also important to Cindy. A．IQ B．EQ C．IQ and EQ D．some excuses One day, our English teacher Mr. White came into the classroom with a book in his hand. He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like?” No one answered. Then he raised the book and asked, “How heavy is the book?” On hearing the question, we began to think and guess. One student said, “I think it is 100g.” A second student said, “It’s 200g.” We had many answers. Finally, Mr. White explained, “It doesn’t only depend on the real weight. It also has much to do with the time we hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have a pain in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, I will have to see a doctor. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. This book stands for stress. If you hold it without putting it down, sooner or later, you will not be able to keep on. No matter how much stress you have, stop and have a rest for a while if possible. Boys and girls, you should learn to relax yourselves. I am sure you will live a happy school life.” We all thanked Mr. White for giving such a meaningful lesson. 1．For what purpose did Mr. White bring a book into the classroom? A．To make the class happy. B．To teach them new words. C．To explain stress. D．To learn how heavy it was. 2．What does Mr. White mean in his explanation? A．The book doesn’t have the real weight. B．We can’t hold a book for an hour. C．The book will become heavier when you hold it. D．When you have stress, stop and have a rest for a while. 3．Which is the best title for this text? A．A Meaningful Lesson B．How Heavy Is a Book C．The Book Is Stress D．To Thank Mr. White 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. 1．Ben’s parent isn’t happy with Ben being friends with ________. A．Mike B．Grace C．Jack D．Mark 2．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. 3．Who are the suggestions for? A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Teenagers. 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 重难语篇练习 Peers are people who are about the same age as you. Peer pressure is when one or more peers make you feel pressured to do something, you feel you have to do that thing, because one or more of your peers are doing it, or are trying to convince (说服) you to do it. There are two different kinds of peer pressure. Positive peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something good. You might do something that is good for you, good for others, or good for the environment. Negative or bad peer pressure is when you feel pressured to do something you shouldn’t do. For example, it might be something that goes against rules, is dangerous or bad for your health. It might also be something that goes against your values. If a friend tries to pressure you to do something, you might feel you should do it to please your friend. You might even feel that the person will not be your friend if you do not do it. People often want to fit in with their peers and don’t feel they may stand out because they are different in some way. Sometimes people are afraid others will make fun of them if they do not do what everyone else is doing. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you feel peer pressure to do something: —Could I get into trouble for doing this?—Could I hurt myself or another person while doing this? —Does this go against my values? —Will I feel ashamed if my family or others find out about it? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you are feeling negative peer pressure. Say, “I do not want to do that.” Then walk away and feel proud that you made a good decision. 1．Which is an example of peer pressure according to the text? A．Bob has a famous T-shirt and you also want to buy one. B．Jenny never cares about what her friends are doing. C．I always make up my mind to do what I like doing. D．My brother often helps his classmates at school. 2．Positive peer pressure happens ________ in the text. A．when you do something that goes against your values B．when you want to volunteer to help others C．when you get into trouble for doing this D．when you hurt yourself or hurt others’ feelings 3．What’s the main idea of the third paragraph? A．Where peer pressure takes place. B．What peer pressure can bring. C．Which is peer pressure. D．Why peer pressure often works. 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. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $