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学年人教版八年级下册

（考试时间：45分钟 满分：75分）

一、完形填空（10分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

When I was twelve, I thought growing up meant being able to do everything on my own. I was tired of my parents’ care and often argued with them about small things. One day, my mom asked me to look after my little sister while she went to the supermarket.

At first, I felt excited. I played games with my sister, but soon she cried from hunger. I tried to make milk for her, but I spilled 1._____ everywhere. I felt frustrated and didn’t know what to do. Just then, my sister held my hand and said, “Brother, it’s okay.” Her words gave me 2._____.

I cleaned the floor and tried again. This time, I made the milk carefully. My sister drank it happily and smiled. When my mom came back, she saw the clean floor and my sister’s smile. She praised me and said I was 3._____ up. I suddenly realized growing up is not about being alone, but about taking 4._____.

From then on, I helped my parents with housework daily. I learned to cook simple meals and look after my sister. When my dad was tired, I made him tea. When my mom was busy, I helped fold clothes. These small things made me feel 5._____.

Last month, my sister fell ill. I took her to the hospital alone and stayed with her all day. My parents were proud of me. I knew I had grown up. Growing up is a slow 6._____, full of small challenges. It’s not about age, but about how you 7._____ others.

Now, I no longer argue with my parents. I understand their love and care. Growing up means being 8._____ and responsible. Every small step helps me become better. I’m looking forward to 9._____ more and becoming someone my parents can be 10._____ of.

1. A. milk B. water C. juice D. coffee

2. A. sadness B. courage C. anger D. worry

3. A. growing B. giving C. waking D. standing

4. A. time B. money C. care D. responsibility

5. A. sad B. proud C. bored D. tired

6. A. process B. game C. story D. test

7. A. hurt B. help C. ignore D. miss

8. A. selfish B. lazy C. impolite D. understanding

9. A. changing B. growing C. learning D. thinking

10. A. afraid B. ashamed C. proud D. tired

二、短文填空（15分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式，使短文意思完整、通顺。

Growing up is a wonderful journey that everyone experiences. It brings 11.__________ (change) to our lives and makes us become better people. During this journey, we learn new things and face different challenges.

My 12.__________ (childhood) memory is full of happiness. I used to play with my friends every day after school. We ran on the playground and laughed loudly. One day, I met a new classmate who was shy. I walked up to her and invited her to play with us. She looked at me with 13.__________ smile and nodded. From that day on, we became good friends.

As I grew older, I started to understand the love of my parents. They work hard every day to give me a good life. I used to be naughty and often made them angry, but now I know I should be kind to them. I help my mom with housework and talk 14.__________ my dad about my school life every evening. He listens to me 15.__________ (patient) and gives me good advice.

My teacher says that growing up means being more independent. I used to ask my parents for help with everything, but now I can do many things by 16.__________ (I) own. I can finish my homework alone and look after my pet dog. Last week, I cooked dinner for my family. It was not delicious, but they said it was the 17.__________ (good) meal they had ever eaten.

My best friend 18.__________ (move) to another city last year. I felt sad, but we keep in touch by phone every week. She 19.__________ (call) me tomorrow to tell me about her new school. I believe we will be friends forever.

Growing up is not always easy, 20.__________ it is meaningful. It teaches us to be brave and responsible. We should try our best 21.__________ (become) better people. The 22.__________ (please) of growing up is that we can protect the people we love. I 23.__________ (be) a responsible adult in the future. I will work hard and make my parents proud. Every small progress I make is a step towards 24.__________ (grow) up. I love this journey and look forward to what the future holds 25.__________ me.

三、阅读理解（30分，每小题2分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A篇

School Notice

Dear students and parents,

Growing up is a key period for students to develop good habits and sense of responsibility. To help students grow up healthily, our school will hold a series of activities and put forward some suggestions. Please read carefully and follow them.

First, students should learn to be independent. Try to finish homework by yourselves and help parents do housework at home, such as cleaning rooms, washing dishes and folding clothes. This helps develop a sense of responsibility.

Second, communicate more with your parents and teachers. When you meet difficulties in study or life, don’t keep them to yourselves. Talk to your parents or teachers, and they will give you help and guidance.

Third, take part in after-school activities. Our school will hold a “Growing Up” speech contest on May 15th. Students who are interested can sign up at the teacher’s office before May 10th. The contest helps students express their feelings about growing up.

We hope all students can grow up happily and become responsible people. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 87654321.

26. What should students do to develop a sense of responsibility?

A. Ask parents to do all housework.

B. Finish homework by themselves and help with housework.

C. Only focus on study.

D. Keep difficulties to themselves.

27. When is the “Growing Up” speech contest?

A. On May 10th. B. On May 15th. C. On June 10th. D. On June 15th.

28. What can we infer from the notice?

A. The school doesn’t care about students’ growth.

B. Students can sign up for the contest after May 10th.

C. Communication with parents and teachers is helpful for students’ growth.

D. Students don’t need to be independent.

B篇

When Mia was ten, she always asked her mom to do everything for her. She never helped with housework and even asked her mom to tie her shoes. Her mom was worried but never refused her.

One day, her mom fell ill and had to stay in bed. Mia’s dad was busy with work and couldn’t stay at home. Mia had to look after her mom by herself. She tried to cook porridge, but it was burnt. She tried to wash clothes, but they were still dirty. She felt tired and wanted to give up.

Seeing Mia’s frustration, her mom said softly, “Mia, growing up is not easy. It’s about trying your best even when things are hard.” Mia listened and decided to try again. She asked her dad for help by phone and learned to cook simple porridge. She washed clothes carefully and cleaned the room.

After a week, her mom got better. She looked at the clean room and the hot porridge Mia made, and she was very proud. Mia realized that she could do many things by herself. She no longer asked her mom to do everything for her. She helped her mom with housework every day and became more independent.

Mia learned a valuable lesson: growing up means taking responsibility and trying your best. No one can grow up without challenges, but every effort makes you a better person.

29. What did Mia always ask her mom to do when she was ten?

A. Do everything for her. B. Let her cook porridge.

C. Teach her to wash clothes. D. Take her to school.

30. Why did Mia have to look after her mom by herself?

A. Because her dad was on vacation. B. Because her mom fell ill and her dad was busy.

C. Because she wanted to try new things. D. Because her mom refused to help her.

31. What can we infer from the story?

A. Mia never helped her mom after her mom got better. B. Challenges can help us grow up.

C. Growing up is easy and enjoyable. D. Mia’s mom was not proud of her.

C篇

Growing up is a natural process that happens to everyone, but it means more than just getting older. It is a journey of learning and changing, shaping us into the people we will become.

During growth, we learn to be independent. As children, we rely on our parents for food, clothes and care. As we grow older, we start to do things by ourselves—finishing homework