阅读组合训练Unit 1-Unit 3 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

八下新版 Unit 1-Unit 3 阅读组合训练

一、完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)

Lily and Mia are good friends. Last Friday was Mia's birthday. Lily spent three days making a bookmark (书签) for her, and        1        drew Mia’ s cat on it. During the break, Lily          2           it in Mia’ s desk.

Later that day, Lily saw Mia laughing with another classmate about an“ugly painting”. Lily felt        3      , thinking Mia was talking about her bookmark.       4       filled her heart, and she ran away. For the next two days,she          5          Mia.

Mia didn't understand        6         was wrong with Lily. She told her mother about it. Her mother         7         her to have a talk with Lily. On Monday, Mia stopped Lily. “Why are you avoiding me?” Mia asked loudly. Lily        8        her,“Because that day you said my        9        was ugly!” Mia explained, “No! I meant my painting! Your bookmark is so special        10         I keep it in my notebook every day!”

Lily realized her        11       . She said sincerely, “I'm sorry. I let my anger        12        me.”“Me too,” Mia replied softly.        13           exchanged smiles and made up. The bookmark became a         14          of their stronger friendship.

True friendship needs trust and communication. It is also        15         to learn to manage emotions. This way, misunderstandings never grow.

( ) 1. A. even B. much C. almost D. very

( ) 2. A. touched B. reminded C. promised D. put

( ) 3. A. joyful B. down C. excited D. relaxed

( ) 4. A. Anger B. Panic C. Stress D. Trust

( ) 5. A. bullied B. missed C. avoided D. forgave

( ) 6. A. how B. what C. why D. when

(  ) 7. A. advised B. allowed C. dared D. took

( ) 8. A. took back B. shouted at C. cared about D. looked for

( ) 9. A. painting B. cat C. book D. school

( )10. A. because B. if C. but D. that

( )11. A. change B. secret C. mistake D. decision

( )12. A. hurt B. protect C. control D. push

( )13. A. He B. She C. We D. They

( )14. A. present B. symbol C. fault D. standard

( )15. A. simple B. old-fashioned C. strict D. important

 

二、阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)

第一节 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)

    A 

 

-HOW TO DEAL WITH-

PEER PRESSURE

What is peer(同龄人) pressure?

Peer pressure is the influence from those in your age group. They may push you to behave differently. If you do as they say, you may ...

get into trouble        

think it is not right          

make poor choices

When does it begin?

When children start to pay attention to what others think of them. A study says this can be as young as 3 or 4.

Reasons why teens give in (屈服) to peer pressure:

Be scared of looking silly.

Be scared of losing friends.

Want to be cooler or more popular.

How to deal with peer pressure?

Say no. 

Learn to say no when you' re under peer pressure. The more you practise, the more confident you will feel.

Have a backup plan. 

Sometimes, it's good to have a plan Bin mind, like planning a different activity or changing the subject.

Find positive friends.

If someone truly cares about you, he won't ask you to do something you don't want to do.So choose your friends wisely.

 

(  )16. You may face peer pressure when your peers ask you to            .

A. pay attention to them B. take up a hobby

C. behave differently D. be their friends

(  )17. When do children first start to experience peer pressure according to a study?

A. At 3 or 4 years old. B. In Grade 3 or Grade 4.

C. In junior high school. D. In high school.

(  )18. Why do some teens give in to peer pressure?

A. To be part of their group.

B. To get help in studies.

C. To make their parents happy.

D. To grow stronger.

(  )19. What should you do to deal with peer pressure?

A. Just do what the peers say.

B. Avoid making positive friends.

C. Be cooler or more popular.

D. Practise saying no confidently.

(  )20. Where can you most probably read the text?

A. In a history book. B. In a health guide book.

C. In a children's novel. D. On a fashion poster.

 

B

I still remember the day my mother stopped me, saying,“Lisa, you are the eldest. Please be careful with your words,especially in front of your younger siblings (兄弟姐妹).”I didn't think I said anything wrong while talking to my friend on the phone. However, as I hung up, I saw my younger sister and brother watching me. Something changed inside me right then.

Now, I notice the same thing everywhere. When I see children on the road, my eyes always find the eldest. Such children care about the younger ones or protect them. It reminds me that being the first child means carrying a lot of responsibilities(责任), no matter where you come from. No one tells you what to do. It's just what a“good eldest sibling” does.

The feelings and duties build up slowly. It takes months or even years.I see this change in small moments. One day, I saw my younger brother fall and ran to him without thinking. Another time, when I got home, my younger sister asked me to help with her project. Although I was tired, we worked together and finished it.

These experiences make me feel strong and proud. Seeing them smile and feel safe is all I need. I set an example by being there for them. This is the pride and responsibility of being the eldest.

(  )21. Why did Mum stop Lisa when she was talking on the phone?

A. To tell her a story.

B. To remind her to watch her words.

C. To ask her a question.

D. To ask her to help with a project.

(  )22. According to the writer, who tells the eldest child what to do?

A. Their parents. B. Their teachers.

C. Their siblings. D. No one.

(  )23. What can we infer(推断) about the eldest sibling's duties?

A. They are different in each country.

B. They develop quietly over time.

C. They begin when the eldest grows up.

D. They start naturally when the eldest is born.

(  )24. What does the underlined word“pride” mean in Chinese?

A.激动 B.沮丧 C.自豪 D.疲惫

(  )25. What is the main purpose of thus passage?

A. To share funny stories about siblings.

B. To ask parents to treat every child well.

C. To discuss the challenges of taking care of siblings.

D. To describe the role and feelings of the eldest sibling.

 

C

Making new friends isn't easy. It can be difficult to think of what to talk about, so we often choose safe topics like the weather or food. These conversations are polite, but often seem meaningless and can't develop a real friendship.So, is there a way to feel close to someone much faster?

Research shows that asking deep and thought-provoking(引人深思的) questions can build strong connections more quickly.This idea first came from the studies in the late 1990s. In these studies,researchers asked some strangers to talk about personal topics such as, “What is a perfect day like for you?” or“What's the most important gift for you?”After talking for 45 minutes, these people said they felt surprisingly close,and some even kept in contact after the studies ended.

Then in 2024, researchers in the Netherlands had a special thought:Can this way also work to improve the relationships between parents and their children? During their studies, parents asked their children deeper and more meaningful questions such as“What do you think of our family?” or“When was the last time you felt alone?” Also, before and after the talks,these children answered some simple questions about how they felt. Even after just nine minutes of talking, these children felt their connections with their parents got stronger.

Psychologists(心理学家) say asking deep questions helps us build connections with others because it encourages self-disclosure(自我表露).When we open up and share our own thoughts, this creates feelings of closeness.

Maybe building a close relationship with someone doesn't always take years. Sometimes, it can start in just a few minutes.

(  )26. How does the writer like the safe topics?

A. Deep but strange. B. Polite but useless.

C. Negative and boring. D. Powerful and positive.

(  )27. What did the researchers ask people to do in the late 1990s studies?

A. To send some gifts to strangers.

B. To ask about something personal.

C. To keep in contact with researchers.

D. To describe what a bad day was like.

(  )28. Which question did the parents probably ask in the 2024 studies?

A. What class do you have this morning?

B. What is your study plan for this week?

C. What is your favourite movie this month?