Unit 3 Growing up 单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 3 Growing up 单元检测2025-2026学年度人教版英语八年级下册

（考试时间：40分钟 满分：100分）

一、完形填空 每小题2分 共20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。

Growing up is a wonderful journey full of surprises and challenges. Every step we take brings us new experiences and makes us become better people. During this journey, family and friends play an important role in helping us grow.

When I was a little kid, I always depended on my parents. They helped me with every small thing, from tying my shoes to finishing my homework. As I grew older, I started to learn to do things by myself. I still remember the first time I washed my clothes. It was not easy, and I felt 1. _____ at first, but my mother encouraged me patiently. Her 2. _____ gave me the courage to keep trying.

At school, my teachers and classmates also helped me grow. When I failed my math test, I felt sad and wanted to give up. My teacher talked to me and told me that failure is a 3. _____ of growing up. My classmates helped me with my weak points, and I made great progress soon. Their kindness made me feel warm and 4. _____.

Growing up also means learning to take responsibility. I used to be lazy and often forgot to do my chores. But now, I help my parents clean the house and take care of my little sister. This makes me understand how hard my parents work and how much they 5. _____ me. I also learn to make my own decisions and face the 6. _____ by myself.

Sometimes, growing up is not easy. We may meet difficulties and feel worried, but we should never give up. 7. _____ we keep moving forward, we will see the beauty of growing up. Every small progress we make is a gift for ourselves.

Now, I know that growing up is not just about getting older. It’s about becoming more 8. _____, kind and responsible. I’m grateful for everyone who helps me along the way. I believe that as long as I keep trying, I will grow into a better person and have a 9. _____ future. Growing up is a lifelong 10. _____, and I’m ready to enjoy every moment of it.

1. A. excited B. frustrated C. happy D. relaxed

2. A. encouragement B. pressure C. trouble D. worry

3. A. problem B. part C. secret D. gift

4. A. lonely B. worried C. confident D. angry

5. A. hate B. care C. forget D. miss

6. A. difficulties B. happiness C. kindness D. surprises

7. A. Though B. Because C. If D. So

8. A. selfish B. independent C. lazy D. rude

9. A. bright B. terrible C. difficult D. boring

10. A. task B. journey C. job D. hobby

二、短文填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Everyone goes through the process of growing up. It’s a natural part of life, and it brings us many 1. ___________ (change). During my growing up, I have learned a lot of important lessons.

When I was in Grade 6, I was very shy and afraid to speak in public. My English teacher found this and encouraged me to join the English speech contest. She said that being brave is 2. ___________ (importance) for growing up. With her help, I practiced 3. ___________ (careful) every day. I felt much 4. ___________ (brave) than before.

My father 5. ___________ (teach) me to be honest every day. He often tells me that honesty is the best policy. Last year, I 6. ___________ (make) a mistake in my homework and lied to my teacher. Later, I felt guilty and told the truth. My teacher praised me for being honest. Next year, I 7. ___________ (enter) Grade 9, and I will try to be a better person.

When I feel sad or confused, I always talk to 8. ___________ (she) — my best friend Lily. She listens to me patiently and gives me good advice. The 9. ___________ (one) lesson I learned from growing up is to cherish friendship.

It’s necessary for us 10. ___________ (learn) to thank those who help us. We should have 11. ___________ grateful heart. We can show our thanks to our parents 12. ___________ helping them do housework. We shouldn’t argue with our friends, 13. ___________ it will hurt our friendship.

14. ___________ growing up has its challenges, it also brings us joy and growth. 15. ___________ we face difficulties bravely, we will grow faster and become stronger. Let’s embrace growing up and look forward to a better self.

三、阅读理解（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15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。

The Journey of Growing Up

Growing up is not just about getting taller or older; it’s about changing mentally and emotionally. It’s a journey that everyone must go through, and it’s full of ups and downs. During this journey, we learn to be independent, responsible and kind.

In our childhood, we are taken care of by our parents. They do everything for us and protect us from all dangers. But as we grow up, we need to learn to do things on our own. For example, we learn to dress ourselves, finish our homework independently and make our own choices. This process may be difficult at first, but it helps us become more independent and confident.

Growing up also means learning to face failure. No one can avoid failure in life. When we fail an exam, lose a game or make a mistake, we may feel sad and disappointed. But failure is not a bad thing; it’s a valuable lesson that teaches us to try harder and do better next time. It helps us grow stronger and more resilient.

Family and friends are important companions on our growing-up journey. Our parents give us love and support, and our friends share our joys and sorrows. They encourage us when we are in trouble and celebrate our progress with us. Their company makes the journey of growing up warmer and more meaningful.

In short, growing up is a precious journey. It teaches us important lessons, makes us better people and helps us understand the meaning of life. Let’s cherish every moment of growing up and embrace the changes it brings.

31. What does growing up really mean according to the passage?

A. It only means getting taller and older. B. It means changing mentally and emotionally.

C. It means being taken care of by parents. D. It means avoiding all difficulties.

32. Why is learning to do things on our own important for growing up?

A. Because it makes us more independent and confident.

B. Because it makes our parents less tired.

C. Because it helps us avoid failure.

D. Because it makes us popular among friends.

33. What does the underlined word “resilient” probably mean?

A. weak and easily hurt B. strong and able to recover

C. lazy and unwilling to try D. shy and afraid to speak

34. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Growing up is always easy and pleasant. B. Failure is a bad thing that we should avoid.

C. Family and friends play an important role in our growing up.

D. We don’t need to learn to face difficulties.

35. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. The Importance of Family and Friends B. How to Avoid Failure

C. The Journey of Growing Up D. How to Be Independent

四、阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。

Growing up is a journey full of lessons and growth. Every person has their own growing-up story, and these stories shape who we are. Here are two stories from Grade 8 students about their growing-up experiences.

Lucas used to be a very selfish boy. He only thought about himself and never cared about others. One day, his little brother fell ill and needed to stay in bed. His mother was very busy taking care of his brother, so she asked Lucas to help with housework. At first, Lucas was unwilling, but when he saw how tired his mother was, he changed his mind. He helped clean the house, wash the dishes and take care of his brother. From this experience, Lucas learned to be kind and responsible. He realized that growing up means thinking about others.

Emma used to be afraid of making mistakes. She always refused to try new things because she was worried about failing. Her art teacher noticed this and asked her to join the school art club. At first, Emma was nervous and made many mistakes. But her teacher and classmates encouraged her to keep trying. Gradually, Emma became more confident and started to enjoy drawing. She learned that making mistakes is part of growing up and that we can learn from our mistakes.

These stories show that growing up is about changing and learning. We all make mistakes and have shortcomings, but as long as we keep trying and learning, we will grow into better people.

41. What kind of boy was Lucas before? ________________________________________________________________

42. Why did Lucas change his mind and help with housework? ________________________________________________________________

43. What was Emma afraid of before? ________________________________________________________________

44. What did Emma learn from her experience in the art club? ________________________________________________________________

 45. What’s the most important thing you have learned from your growing-up experience? Why? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________