Unit 2 Home sweet home 单元测试B卷 2026-2027学年人教版八年级英语上册

Unit 2  Home sweet home B卷

 (时间:120分钟　满分:120分)

第一部分　听力理解 (20小题，每小题1分，共20分)

第一节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。

1. What does the man say about his grandmother’s role in the family?
A. She is the decision-maker. B. She is the emotional center. C. She is the breadwinner.

2. Why does the girl refuse to help with the garden?
A. She has to prepare for an exam. B. She is going to a friend’s party. C. She doesn’t like getting dirty.

3. What does the boy think about washing the car?
A. It’s relaxing. B. It’s a waste of water. C. It’s a good way to earn pocket money.

4. What does the woman offer to do for her parents?
A. Pay for their holiday. B. Cook dinner on weekends. C. Help with the grocery shopping.

5. How does the girl’s family celebrate the weekend?
A. By having a picnic together. B. By doing a big clean-up. C. By watching movies at home.

第二节：听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

6. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Grandfather and granddaughter. B. Uncle and niece. C. Father and daughter.

7. What does the man ask the girl to do?
A. Help him fix the fence. B. Water the flowers. C. Feed the chickens.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。

8. What is the party for?
A. To celebrate a new job. B. To celebrate a family reunion. C. To celebrate the daughter’s college admission.

9. What will the man bring to the party?
A. A homemade cake. B. A bottle of wine. C. Some flowers.

听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10. Where does the speaker’s family live?
A. In a big city apartment. B. In a suburban house. C. In a rural farmhouse.

11. What does the speaker’s mother do for the family?
A. She runs a business. B. She is a full-time homemaker. C. She works as a nurse.

12. What is the speaker’s attitude towards family chores?
A. He thinks they are boring. B. He thinks they are a shared responsibility. C. He thinks parents should do everything.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。

13. What is the main issue they are discussing?
A. How to save money for a family trip. B. How to divide household chores fairly. C. How to deal with a noisy neighbor.

14. What does the boy suggest doing?
A. Making a rotating schedule. B. Hiring a cleaner once a month. C. Each person doing the chores they like.

15. What is the girl’s concern?
A. Her brother never helps. B. Her parents are too strict. C. She has too much homework.

第三节：听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。

A. 修理屋顶   B. 给弟弟辅导功课   C. 打扫客厅   D. 给花换盆   E. 为家人做早餐
16. ______   17. ______   18. ______   19. ______   20. ______

第二部分　阅读理解 (20小题，每小题2分，共40分)

阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。

A

Survey: What Do Students Think About Helping at Home?

We asked 600 middle school students two questions about housework. Here are the results.

Question	Yes	No	Not Sure
Should teenagers do chores regularly?	78%	12%	10%
Do you enjoy helping with housework?	34%	52%	14%

Comments from students:

Lin Tao (15): “I vacuum the floor every day. My parents work long hours, so I want to lighten their load. It’s not about liking it; it’s about responsibility.”

Xu Mei (14): “I hate cleaning the bathroom, but I do it because my mom asks me to. I wish we could rotate chores so we don’t get stuck with the same boring tasks.”

Zhao Lei (15): “I don’t mind doing chores as long as I can listen to music while I do them. I think chores become more enjoyable that way.”

Sun Yi (14): “In my family, everyone has their own duties. I’m in charge of the laundry and folding clothes. It makes me feel trusted and important.”

21. What percentage of students think teenagers should do chores?
A. 12% B. 34% C. 78% D. 52%

22. How many students are not sure about enjoying chores?
A. 34% B. 52% C. 14% D. 10%

23. What does Lin Tao think about doing chores?
A. It’s a way to show responsibility. B. It’s enjoyable. C. It’s a waste of time. D. It’s only for adults.

24. What does Xu Mei suggest?
A. Doing chores with music. B. Rotating chores among family members. C. Not doing chores at all. D. Asking parents for help.

25. What can we infer from Sun Yi’s comment?
A. She doesn’t like doing laundry. B. She feels valued when given specific duties. C. She thinks chores are only for girls. D. She wants to switch chores with her siblings.

B

A Home Built on Love

When I was a teenager, I often felt that my home was too small and too old compared to my friends’ houses. I wished we could afford a bigger place with a modern kitchen and a beautiful garden. But as I grew older, I realized that what makes a home truly beautiful is not the building but the love and connection inside it.

My parents are both teachers. They don’t earn much money, but they give us something far more valuable – their time and attention. Every evening, we gather in the living room to share tea and talk. My father listens to my worries about school and offers wise advice. My mother tells funny stories about her students. My younger sister and I discuss our dreams. These simple moments are the ones I treasure most.

One memory stands out. When I was thirteen, I failed a math test and felt terrible. I came home and cried in my room. My mother came in, sat next to me, and said, “This is your home, where you are allowed to fail and still be loved.” She didn’t scold me; she held my hand and told me that mistakes are part of learning. That night, my father cooked my favorite meal to cheer me up.

Now I understand that home is not about how many rooms you have, but about how much room you have in your heart for each other. A home built on love is never too small. It is always the sweetest place to return to.

26. What did the writer wish for when he was a teenager?
A. To have more friends. B. To have a bigger and newer house. C. To travel abroad. D. To become a teacher like his parents.

27. What do the writer’s parents do for a living?
A. They are doctors. B. They are engineers. C. They are teachers. D. They are farmers.

28. What happened when the writer failed the math test?
A. His parents punished him. B. His mother comforted him and showed love. C. His father got angry. D. He decided to give up math.

29. What does the writer value most about his home?
A. The modern kitchen. B. The beautiful garden. C. The love and support from his family. D. The big living room.

30. What is the main message of the passage?
A. A big house is essential for a happy family. B. Love and connection are what make a home special. C. Parents should always comfort their children. D. School results are the most important thing.

C

① When I was young, my grandmother used to say, “A home is where your story begins.” I didn’t fully understand it then, but now I do.

② My grandmother lived with us until she passed away. She was the heart of our home. She had a small garden in the backyard where she grew tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. She spent