Unit 3 Growing up Section A. 限时检测 -2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 3  Growing up Section A. 限时检测 2025-2026学年人教版八年级下册英语

（考试时间：25分钟 满分：50分）

一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的选项中，选出最佳选项。（词数：270）

Growing up brings many changes, and sometimes we feel upset easily. Everyone has moments when they feel down, and it’s important to know how to deal with these 1. _____ .

Last week, my best friend Lily felt very 2. _____ because she failed her math test. She didn’t want to talk to anyone and stayed alone in the classroom after school. I found her sitting quietly and asked her what was wrong. She told me she was worried about her grades and thought her parents would be angry with her. I told her that failure is normal and 3. _____ her to talk to her parents honestly.

Lily followed my advice. Her parents didn’t blame her; instead, they encouraged her to study harder. This made Lily feel 4. _____ and she decided to work harder next time. In our daily life, we may meet many things that make us upset, such as arguments with friends or too much pressure from study.

When we feel upset, we shouldn’t keep our feelings to 5. _____ . We can talk to our parents, teachers or good friends. They will listen to us and give us useful 6. _____ . 7. _____ , doing something we like, such as listening to music or reading books, can also help us relax.

It’s normal to feel upset sometimes, but we must learn to deal with it 8. _____ . Don’t let bad feelings 9. _____ our life. Remember, every difficulty is a chance to grow. Let’s face our upsets bravely and become 10. _____ and stronger.

1. A. feelings B. jobs C. dreams D. hobbies

2. A. happy B. upset C. excited D. relaxed

3. A. stopped B. refused C. encouraged D. forgot

4. A. worse B. better C. angrier D. sadder

5. A. ourselves B. themselves C. himself D. herself

6. A. advice B. food C. money D. time

7. A. Hardly B. Besides C. Suddenly D. Finally

8. A. badly B. carelessly C. properly D. quickly

9. A. improve B. influence C. help D. protect

10. A. braver B. weaker C. quieter D. shyer

 

二、短文填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。（词数：260）

When we grow up, we often meet problems that make us upset. It’s important to learn how to deal with them and keep a positive attitude.

My classmate Tom often feels upset because he has too many 1.___________ (task). Every day, he stays up late to finish them and feels tired. His teacher 2.___________ (tell) him to make a study plan to manage his time well. Last Monday, Tom 3.___________ (have) an argument with his best friend. He felt sad and didn’t talk to him for two days.

I told Tom to talk to his friend 4.___________ (polite) and explain his feelings. He did as I said, and they became good friends again. Tom said he felt 5.___________ (happy) than before after solving the problem. His friend gave 6.___________ (he) a big hug and said sorry to him.

On 7.___________ (five) of this month, our school held a talk about how to deal with upsets. The speaker told us that we need 8.___________ (face) our upsets bravely. 9.___________ we feel upset, we can do some sports to relax. 10.___________ it’s difficult to deal with upsets at first, we will get better at it with practice.

I believe we 11.___________ (overcome) all our upsets in the future. We should be 12.___________ (care) about our friends and help them when they are upset. The 13.___________ (important) thing is to believe in ourselves. We can turn our upsets into power and become better. Let’s try our best to grow up happily and 14.___________ (success) in our life with the help of our parents and teachers. They are always there to support 15.___________ (we).

三、阅读理解（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

 

How to Deal with Upsets When Growing Up

Growing up is a wonderful journey, but it’s not always smooth. Many teenagers feel upset because of study pressure, arguments with friends or family, and other small problems. These upsets are normal, but knowing how to deal with them is important for our growth.

First, when you feel upset, don’t hide your feelings. Talk to someone you trust, like your parents or best friend. They will listen to you carefully and give you helpful advice. For example, if you have an argument with your friend, explain your feelings calmly and try to understand their side. This can help you solve the problem quickly.

Second, do something that makes you happy. You can listen to your favorite music, go for a walk in the park, or read a good book. These activities can help you relax and forget your worries. It’s also a good idea to do some exercise, such as running or playing ball games, because it can make you feel energetic and improve your mood.

Third, learn to accept your mistakes and failures. No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. When you fail an exam or do something wrong, don’t blame yourself too much. Instead, think about what you can learn from it and try to do better next time.

Dealing with upsets is an important part of growing up. By following these tips, you can turn your upsets into opportunities to become stronger and more confident.

 

1. Who can you talk to when you feel upset?

A. Your parents. B. Your strangers. C. Your enemies. D. Your classmates.

2. What can you do to relax when you feel upset?

 A. Hide your feelings. B. Listen to music. C. Blame yourself. D. Argue with friends.

3. What does the underlined word “smooth” mean in Chinese?

A. 困难的 B. 顺利的 C. 漫长的 D. 短暂的

4. We can infer from the passage that ______.

A. upsets are bad for teenagers’ growth B. we should hide our upsets from others

C. exercise can help improve our mood D. we don’t need to learn from our mistakes

5. What’s the best title of the passage?