Unit 1 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年外研版英语八年级上册

**基本信息** 聚焦阅读理解核心题型，通过多样化主题文本构建从细节定位到逻辑推理的能力训练梯度 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |细节理解|10题（如Passage1第1-2题）|考查原文信息精准定位|基于文本表层信息，培养信息检索能力| |词义猜测|2题（如Passage2第4题）|结合上下文语境推断词义|通过语境分析，提升词汇应用与语言理解能力| |主旨大意|4题（如Passage1第3题）|概括段落或全文中心思想|从局部信息到整体把握，发展归纳思维| |推理判断|5题（如Passage3第7题）|基于原文进行逻辑推断|渗透批判性思维，提升分析与推断能力| |篇章结构|1题（Passage3第10题）|分析文章脉络与段落关系|理解文本组织逻辑，强化语篇意识|

Unit 1 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年 外研版英语八年级上册（教师版） Passage 1 Basketball stars are usually tall. The stars of other sports are sometimes short. Some of the best football players are not very tall. Short people often have better balance than tall people. So they do not fall over very often. In some sports the players must have good balance, for example, diving and running. You do not need long legs to run fast! Some of the fastest runners in the world are not very tall. Some people are tall and some people are short. There is no medicine to make people grow taller or shorter. The tallest basketball player in the world is Hassan. He is 2.62 metres tall and he is from Sudan. The shortest person in the world is Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal. He is only 54.6 centimetres (厘米) tall. Today young people in many countries grow taller than their parents. This is because they eat better food today. Good food can help children grow taller. 1．The tallest basketball player is from ________. A．India B．Sudan C．Japan D．America 2．How tall is the shortest person in the world? A．2.62 metres. B．45.6 centimetres. C．54.6 metres. D．54.6 centimetres. 3．The passage is mainly about________. A．how to be a basketball player B．people’s height C．some popular sports D．some famous sports events 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人的身高差异，包括不同运动中身高对表现的影响、世界最高和最矮的人，以及现代年轻人因饮食改善而长得更高的现象。 【详解】1．根据第四段第一句：“The tallest basketball player in the world is Hassan. He is 2.62 metres tall and he is from Sudan.”，可知最高篮球运动员来自苏丹。 2．根据第四段最后一句：“The shortest person in the world is Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal. He is only 54.6 centimetres (厘米) tall.”，可知最矮的人身高为54.6厘米。 3．通读全文，文章围绕人的身高展开，讨论了身高在运动中的影响、世界最高和最矮的人，以及饮食对身高的作用，因此主旨是“people’s height”。 Passage 2 In a high school, four students are talking and laughing happily. They are good friends with completely different characters. Emily is the group’s “parent”. She’s the most responsible. When they hang out with Emily, they don’t need to worry about anything. She always has plans and makes sure things go well. And if someone wants to find a person to talk to, Emily is always there to listen to them. If someone needs advice, Emily is the first person they go to. Alex, however, is a quiet but talented boy. He doesn’t talk much and he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams. When his friends have some difficult problems in study, Alex is often ready to help them out. Students are all surprised at his intellect and great problem-solving skills. Liam is a born leader. He is cheerful and outgoing. He joins all kinds of clubs at school. He often organizes school trips, cycling races and other interesting games. All the students would like to play with him. Sophia is friendly and kind-hearted. She does different volunteer work after school. On Monday and Friday, Sophia goes to the children’s hospital. On Wednesday, she visits dogs and cats in an animal shelter (收容所). At the weekend, she helps clean up the neighborhood and look after the old people. 4．What does the underlined word “intellect” probably mean? A．Minds. B．Looks. C．Dreams. D．Discussions. 5．If Jack is interested in outdoor activities, who would he turn to? A．Emily. B．Alex. C．Liam. D．Sophia. 6．What is the passage mainly about? A．The story of four good friends. B．The importance of being kind. C．The four students’ nice life in a high school. D．The introduction to four students with different characters. 【答案】4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了四位性格迥异的高中生好友各自的性格特质、日常行事特点。 【详解】4．根据第三段“He doesn’t talk much and he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams…Alex is often ready to help them out.”可知，Alex经常在图书馆阅读，考试考得很好，经常帮助同学们解决学习上的难题，说明他是聪明的，intellect意为“智力”，与选项“Minds”(头脑/智慧)含义最接近。 5．根据原文第四段“He often organizes school trips, cycling races and other interesting games.”可知，Liam经常组织学校旅行和自行车比赛等活动，这些属于户外活动，因此对户外活动感兴趣的Jack应该找Liam。 6．开篇总起句“They are good friends with completely different characters.”，后文分四段依次介绍四名学生各自独特的性格、日常行为特点。D选项符合题意。 Passage 3 ①Betty lived in a small town. Beautiful flowers were everywhere in the town. Because of shyness, Betty just stood with few words in public. The shy girl hardly talked to people in social activities. She was often considered a quiet girl in the community. She felt like a wallflower and wondered if she would go unnoticed all the time. ② However, her closest friend, Fiona, was completely different. Fiona loved to communicate with others and she encouraged Betty to change. She told Betty that life wasn’t always as beautiful as roses and that everyone was able to make it full of roses. ③With the encouragement of Fiona, Betty began to change. Instead of being a wallflower, she started attending a community theatre class. She took an active part in acting in the theatre group. Her gift for acting began to shine. However, new difficulties were never far away. One of Betty’s classmates became a thorn(刺) in her side. The classmate was not satisfied with her achievements, but Betty kept trying her best. She managed to prove(证明) herself and even made friends with the classmate. All the changes made her feel fresh every day. ④Betty’s hard work paid off when the town’s famous director, Mr Johnson, watched one of her plays. He liked her acting so much that he offered her the lead role in his new play. Betty’s moment arrived. People were happy to watch her show. ⑤Finally, Betty became a confident girl. Her change was like a beautiful rose in full flower. She encountered many difficulties which taught her that there’s no rose without a thorn. But those thorns helped her develop her abilities. Betty proved that personal changes were possible for anyone. 7．From the underlined sentence, we can infer that ________. A．Betty was brave B．Betty was proud of herself C．Betty was tidy D．Betty was unconfident 8．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Betty’s encouragement. B．Betty’s changes. C．Betty’s gift for acting. D．Betty’s daily life. 9．What does Betty’s story tell us? A．The more changes we make, the more confident we are. B．The gift makes it possible for everyone to change. C．It’s possible for everyone to make a change. D．Don’t laugh at others, or we will lose our friends. 10．Which of the following best shows the structure(结构) of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】7．D 8．B 9．C 10．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Betty从一个害羞内向的女孩，在好友Fiona的鼓励下逐渐改变自己，最终成为一名自信的女孩，并通过自己的经历证明了“没有不带刺的玫瑰”这一道理。 【详解】7．第一段画线句“She felt like a wallflower and wondered if she would go unnoticed all the time.”表明Betty觉得自己像壁花，担心一直不被人注意，可推断出她是不自信的。 8．第三段讲述了Betty在Fiona的鼓励下开始改变，参加社区戏剧课、积极表演、面对困难不放弃，最终证明了自己，因此本段主要讲Betty的变化。 9．最后一段指出“Betty proved that personal changes were possible for anyone.”，说明Betty的故事告诉我们每个人都有可能做出改变。 10．梳理全文段落逻辑：第1段介绍Betty原本害羞自卑的初始状态，是总起的背景铺垫；第2段讲述好友鼓励她改变、第3段讲述她做出改变的过程、第4段讲述她努力获得回报，这三段是并列的发展过程；第5段总结升华，点明主旨。对应结构为第1段总起，2-4段分述，第5段总结，即菱形的总分总结构，对应选项D的图示。 Passage 4 “I wish I had straight hair. I’d like to be taller.” At times, we all want to look a bit more like someone else. However, the pictures we see on TV and social media can give us improper ideas about how our body “should” look. The truth is that everybody is different, and that’s a good thing. Accepting and feeling good about our body is really important for our self-confidence. Body confidence is when someone accepts and behaves kindly towards his or her body. That includes our height, skin colour, body shape and any physical disabilities. Jade Parnell from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), says that having body confidence is about accepting your body and what it does for you. If you feel positive about your body, you are more likely to take care of it. Research has even shown that you are more likely to take part in activities and perform well in school. However, feeling agitated about your body could make you step back, do less well at school and even feel down. Parnell says that the cost of trying to achieve the “perfect” appearance is high. She says, “If you’re spending a lot of time trying to look a certain way, you will have less time to spend with friends and to make important memories.” It’s important to remember that everybody is different. To develop a positive body image, Parnell says, “Try to talk positively about your own body and other people’s bodies. Try not to pay too much attention to appearance. Instead, think about what your body does for you.” She also suggests treating your body well by eating different kinds of foods, exercising to feel good and to have fun, and getting plenty of sleep. Remember that you are more than how you look. 11．What does the writer think of the pictures on TV and social media? A．They are perfect for people to follow. B．They may spread wrong ideas of looks. C．They show everyone is different. D．They teach people how to behave kindly. 12．The underlined word “agitated” probably means “________”. A．scared B．hated C．cared D．worried 13．Parnell will agree that you should ________. A．accept your body as it is B．avoid talking about others’ bodies C．spend more money on your appearance D．remember what you were like in the past 14．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage readers to take more exercise. B．To remind readers not to eat too much food. C．To lead readers to build up body confidence. D．To advise readers to treat their friends well. 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．A 14．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，围绕身体自信展开，指出电视和社交媒体会传播错误外貌观念，阐述接纳自己身体的重要意义，并给出建立积极身体形象的方法。 【详解】11．文章第一段提到“However, the pictures we see on TV and social media can give us improper ideas about how our body “should” look.”，说明电视和社交媒体上的图片可能传播关于外貌的错误观念，因此选B。 12．第三段“However, feeling agitated about your body could make you step back, do less well at school and even feel down.”，由后文结果“退缩、学业变差、情绪低落”，可推断agitated表达对身体感到担忧、焦虑，worried意为担忧的，因此选D。 13．文章第二段“says that having body confidence is about accepting your body and what it does for you”，Parnell认为身体自信就是接纳本来的身体，因此选A。 14．全文介绍身体自信的含义，讲述它带来的好处，并且给出建立积极身体形象的建议，写作目的是引导读者建立身体自信，因此选C。 Passage 5 Are you an “I” person or an “E” person? People have talked about it a lot online these days. The ideas come from a popular personality test called MBTI. It tests the personality in eight ways. Each way uses a letter to show the meaning. For example, the letter “I” means you are shy and the letter “E” means you are outgoing. After the test each person will get a four-letter result to show the personality. All in all, there are sixteen kinds of personality in the test. Why do people want to take the MBTI test? Most people take the MBTI test for fun, but some don’t. Here are the survey (调查) results from three people by Life Week magazine. “People want to learn about themselves and others,” Guo Yongyuan, an expert told the magazine. “When they know themselves and others better, they can learn to be with others. That helps them feel more relaxed.” Gao Yanyi, a middle school student from Shanxi, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly. She adds, “But that should not be the only way to find friends. Sometimes it could make me lose possible good friends with different kinds of MBTI.” Ma Ruina, from Beijing No. 4 Middle School, took the test once. She doesn’t want to use it in her life again. It made her feel like it’s limiting (限制) how people can be, as if there were only 16 kinds of people in the world. “Everyone is unique, and it’s not right to put people into simple groups,” she says. We can be sure that sixteen kinds of MBTI personality can never tell all the possibilities. I have to say, the personality test is just for fun. Everyone’s personality is different. Don’t let the test tell you who you are. 15．Why does the writer start the passage with a question? A．To get answers. B．To give an example. C．To make a survey. D．To get readers’ interest. 16．How many ways does MBTI test each person’s personality? A．One. B．Four. C．Eight. D．Sixteen. 17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the survey results? A．The MBTI can tell every possibility in people. B．Guo Yongyuan advises people not to take the test. C．Gao Yanyi may use it to help find similar friends. D．Ma Ruina agrees to put people into the same groups. 18．What does the writer think about MBTI according to Paragraph 6? A．He thinks we shouldn’t take it seriously. B．He really agrees with the results. C．He expects more people to take the test. D．He thinks it’s necessary and useful. 【答案】15．D 16．C 17．C 18．A 【导语】本文介绍了MBTI性格测试，讲述人们做该测试的不同原因，并且表达作者观点：性格测试仅供娱乐，不要被测试定义自己。 【详解】15．文章以问句“Are you an ‘I’ person or an ‘E’ person?”开篇，开篇提出问题是为了吸引读者阅读兴趣。 16．原文第一段“It tests the personality in eight ways.”，由此可知MBTI从八个方面测试人的性格。 17．原文第四段“Gao Yanyi, a middle school student from Shanxi, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly.”，说明高妍怡或许会借助它寻找志趣相投的朋友。 18．原文第六段“I have to say, the personality test is just for fun. Everyone’s personality is different. Don’t let the test tell you who you are.”，作者认为MBTI仅供消遣，不必太过当真。 Passage 6 When I was in middle school, I was not sure what I wanted to be. My father wanted me to be a doctor, but I was afraid of blood. My mother hoped I would be a teacher, but I didn’t like speaking in front of many people. Everything changed when I joined the school newspaper. I started as a photographer, taking pictures for school events. I found that I loved catching moments with my camera. I liked to show people’s true feelings through photos. Later, I began to write short stories about our school life. I kept working for the newspaper during high school. After I entered university, I majored in journalism. Now I am a reporter for a local magazine. My articles and photos are popular among readers. I am planning to publish a photo book about teenage life next year. My advice to young friends: Find what you truly love and hold on to it. Your hobby may become your lifelong career. 19．What did the writer’s father want him to be? A．A teacher. B．A doctor. C．A reporter. D．A photographer. 20．When did the writer start working for the school newspaper? A．In primary school. B．In middle school. C．In high school. D．At university. 21．What does the writer plan to do next year? A．Hold a photo show. B．Publish a photo book. C．Travel abroad. D．Open a magazine. 22．What is the best title for the passage? A．My Family’s Hopes B．How to Take Photos C．Turn Your Hobby into a Job D．The School Newspaper 【答案】19．B 20．B 21．B 22．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从中学时期的迷茫，到通过加入校报发现摄影和写作的爱好，并最终将其发展为职业的经历。文章最后建议年轻人找到自己的热爱并坚持下去，爱好可能会成为终身的职业。 【详解】19．根据文中“My father wanted me to be a doctor”可知，作者的父亲希望他成为一名医生。 20．根据文中“When I was in middle school...Everything changed when I joined the school newspaper”可知，作者在中学时期开始为校报社工作。 21．根据文中“I am planning to publish a photo book about teenage life next year”可知，作者计划明年出版一本摄影集。 22．文章结尾点明主旨“Your hobby may become your lifelong career”，全文围绕把爱好转变为职业展开，因此最佳标题为Turn Your Hobby into a Job。 Passage 7 The Girl with the Scar Emma had a scar on her left cheek from a childhood accident. For years, she felt ashamed of it. She covered it with makeup and kept her hair over her face. She avoided looking at herself in the mirror. She thought people were judging her. Everything changed when she joined a drama club at school. The teacher encouraged everyone to “show who you really are.” At first, Emma was terrified. But she took a deep breath and went on stage without covering her scar. She performed a monologue about a girl who learned to love her imperfections. After the performance, the audience gave her a standing ovation. Her classmates came up to her and said, “You were amazing! You looked so confident.” Emma realised that her scar was a part of her story. It didn’t define her—it made her unique. She stopped hiding it. She even started a blog to share her journey of self-acceptance. She wrote, “Our scars and imperfections are not weaknesses. They are proof that we have lived and survived.” Now Emma is proud of her scar. She says it reminds her of her strength. She hopes others can also learn to embrace their so-called flaws. 23．How did Emma feel about her scar at first? A．She was proud of it. B．She was ashamed of it. C．She thought it was beautiful. D．She didn’t care about it. 24．What made Emma change her attitude? A．A teacher’s encouragement. B．A play she watched. C．A book she read. D．A friend’s advice. 25．What did Emma do during her performance? A．She covered her scar. B．She performed without covering it. C．She told a sad story. D．She cried on stage. 26．What did Emma do after the performance? A．She hid her scar again. B．She started a blog about self-acceptance. C．She stopped talking to her classmates. D．She moved to another school. 27．What message does Emma want to share? A．Scars are ugly and should be hidden. B．Imperfections make us unique and strong. C．Only perfect people can be successful. D．We should not care about our appearance. 【答案】23．B 24．A 25．B 26．B 27．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了女孩Emma脸上留有伤疤，起初为此感到羞愧，在戏剧老师的鼓励下，她敢于直面伤疤，接纳自身不完美，并且希望其他人也能够拥抱自己的缺陷。 【详解】23．原文第一段“For years, she felt ashamed of it.”，说明一开始Emma对自己的伤疤感到羞愧，因此选B。 24．原文第二段“The teacher encouraged everyone to ‘show who you really are.’”，老师的鼓励让Emma改变了心态，因此选A。 25．原文第二段“But she took a deep breath and went on stage without covering her scar.”，演出的时候Emma没有遮盖自己的伤疤进行表演，因此选B。 26．原文第三段“She even started a blog to share her journey of self-acceptance.”，演出结束之后，Emma开通博客分享自我接纳的历程，因此选B。 27．根据“Our scars and imperfections are not weaknesses. They are proof that we have lived and survived.”以及“Now Emma is proud of her scar. She says it reminds her of her strength.”，Emma想告诉大家不完美让我们独特且坚强，因此选B。 Passage 8 My Journey to Self-Acceptance When I was younger, I always cared about what others thought of me. I tried to change my appearance and personality to fit in. I thought if I looked and acted like everyone else, I would be happier. But I was wrong. The more I tried to be someone else, the more I felt lost. One day, my teacher gave us a task: write a letter to yourself. At first, I didn’t know what to write. But then I started to write down all the things I liked about myself. I wrote about my kindness, my curiosity, and my love for art. I also wrote about my fears and my mistakes. That letter helped me see myself in a new light. I realised that I didn’t need to be perfect. I just needed to be myself. I started to accept my flaws and celebrate my strengths. I stopped comparing myself to others. Now, I feel more confident and at peace with who I am. Self-acceptance is not about giving up on growth. It is about accepting who you are while working to become better. This experience taught me that self-love is the first step to happiness. When you accept yourself, you can accept others more easily. And that is a beautiful thing. 28．What did the writer try to do when she was younger? A．She tried to change herself to fit in. B．She tried to help others. C．She tried to become a teacher. D．She tried to write letters. 29．What did the teacher ask the class to do? A．Write a diary. B．Write a letter to themselves. C．Make a speech. D．Draw a self-portrait. 30．What did the writer write about in the letter? A．Only her strengths. B．Only her weaknesses. C．Her strengths, fears and mistakes. D．Her dreams. 31．What did the writer realise after writing the letter? A．She needed to be perfect. B．She needed to be herself. C．She needed to change her appearance. D．She needed to compare with others. 32．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Self-acceptance is important for happiness. B．Everyone should change themselves. C．Teachers should give more tasks. D．Writing letters is a good habit. 【答案】28．A 29．B 30．C 31．B 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者小时候总在意他人看法，努力改变自己迎合别人，在老师布置给自己写信的任务后，重新认识自我，学会自我接纳，明白了自爱是获得幸福第一步的故事。 【详解】28．根据第一段“I tried to change my appearance and personality to fit in.”可知，作者小时候努力改变自己来融入周围。 29．根据第二段“One day, my teacher gave us a task: write a letter to yourself.”可知，老师布置的任务是让大家给自己写一封信。 30．根据第二段“But then I started to write down all the things I liked about myself. I wrote about my kindness, my curiosity, and my love for art. I also wrote about my fears and my mistakes.”可知，作者信中写了自己的优点、恐惧以及犯下的错误。 31．根据第三段“I realised that I didn’t need to be perfect. I just needed to be myself.”可知，写完信之后作者意识到只需要做自己。 32．根据最后一段“This experience taught me that self‑love is the first step to happiness.”可知，全文围绕自我接纳展开，点明自我接纳对幸福很重要。 Passage 9 Liu Xiang — A Hurdling Legend Liu Xiang is one of China’s most famous athletes. He was born in Shanghai in 1983. He started training in high hurdles at a young age. In 2004, he won the gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the Athens Olympics, becoming the first Asian man to win an Olympic gold in a track event. He tied the world record with a time of 12.91 seconds. However, his journey was not smooth. He faced many injuries and setbacks. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he had to withdraw due to injury. Many people doubted if he could come back. But Liu Xiang did not give up. He fought against his fears and worked hard to recover. In 2012, he competed in the London Olympics, but unfortunately, he fell and was injured again. Despite this, his determination never faded. Liu Xiang retired in 2015. He is remembered not only for his achievements but also for his perseverance. He once said, “I have never given up. I always believed in myself.” His story teaches us that challenges are part of life, and we should never let doubts hold us back. 33．When did Liu Xiang win the Olympic gold medal? A．In 2004. B．In 2008. C．In 2012. D．In 2015. 34．What happened to Liu Xiang in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A．He won a gold medal. B．He broke a world record. C．He had to withdraw due to injury. D．He retired. 35．What does the writer think of Liu Xiang? A．He was unlucky. B．He was determined and persevered. C．He should have quit earlier. D．He was too old to compete. 36．What did Liu Xiang say about his experience? A．He regretted being an athlete. B．He never gave up and always believed in himself. C．He thought injuries were the end. D．He didn’t care about the Olympics. 37．What can we learn from Liu Xiang’s story? A．Success comes easily. B．Challenges are part of life, and we should not let doubts stop us. C．Only young athletes can succeed. D．Injuries mean the end of a career. 【答案】33．A 34．C 35．B 36．B 37．B 【导语】本文讲述了中国著名跨栏运动员刘翔的传奇运动生涯。 【详解】33．根据文章第一段“In 2004, he won the gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the Athens Olympics...”可知，刘翔是在 2004 年获得的奥运金牌。 34．根据文章第二段“In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he had to withdraw due to injury.”可知，2008 年北京奥运会他因伤退赛。 35．根据文章第二段最后一句“Despite this, his determination never faded.”以及第三段第二句“He is remembered not only for his achievements but also for his perseverance.”可知，作者认为刘翔是有决心且坚持不懈的。 36．根据文章第三段“He once said, ‘I have never given up. I always believed in myself.’”可知，他说自己从未放弃且始终相信自己。 37．根据文章最后一句“His story teaches us that challenges are part of life, and we should never let doubts hold us back.”可知，我们从故事中学到挑战是生活的一部分，不应让怀疑阻止我们。 Passage 10 The Importance of Self-Acceptance Self-acceptance is the ability to embrace all parts of yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, looks, and personality. It is an essential part of mental health and well-being. Without self-acceptance, people often feel insecure, anxious, and unhappy. Research shows that self-acceptance can lead to greater happiness and success. When you accept yourself, you stop wasting energy on trying to be someone you're not. You can focus on your goals and relationships. You also become more resilient in the face of challenges. How can you practice self-acceptance? First, stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone is on a unique journey. Second, be kind to yourself. Speak to yourself as you would to a good friend. Third, celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Recognize your progress and growth. Self-acceptance is not about giving up on self-improvement. It is about accepting where you are now while working to become better. It is a continuous process, but it is worth the effort. 38．What is self-acceptance? A．The ability to change yourself. B．The ability to embrace all parts of yourself. C．The ability to ignore your weaknesses. D．The ability to compare yourself with others. 39．What does research show about self-acceptance? A．It leads to greater happiness and success. B．It leads to more stress. C．It makes people more insecure. D．It is not important. 40．What is one way to practice self-acceptance? A．Always compare yourself to others. B．Be kind to yourself. C．Ignore your achievements. D．Never celebrate small wins. 41．Does self-acceptance mean giving up on self-improvement? A．Yes, it means staying the same. B．No, it means accepting where you are while working to become better. C．Yes, it means you don't need to change. D．No, it means changing everything about yourself. 42．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Self-acceptance is a continuous process and is important for well-being. B．Self-acceptance is only for people with low self-esteem. C．Self-acceptance is not necessary for success. D．Self-acceptance is easy to achieve. 【答案】38．B 39．A 40．B 41．B 42．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍自我接纳的定义、自我接纳带来的好处、践行自我接纳的方法，并阐明自我接纳不等于放弃自我提升，点明自我接纳对心理健康的重要意义。 【详解】38．第一段第一句“Self-acceptance is the ability to embrace all parts of yourself — your strengths, weaknesses, looks, and personality.”直接给出自我接纳的定义。 39．第二段第一句“Research shows that self-acceptance can lead to greater happiness and success.”说明研究表明自我接纳能带来更多幸福与成就。 40．第三段第三句“Second, be kind to yourself.”这是践行自我接纳的方式之一。 41．第四段第一句“Self-acceptance is not about giving up on self-improvement. It is about accepting where you are now while working to become better.”说明自我接纳不是放弃自我提升，而是接纳当下的自己同时努力变得更好。 42．全文围绕自我接纳展开，介绍概念、作用、做法，并在文末说明它是值得坚持的持续过程，核心表达自我接纳对身心健康十分重要。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 1 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年 外研版英语八年级上册(学生版) Passage 1 Basketball stars are usually tall. The stars of other sports are sometimes short. Some of the best football players are not very tall. Short people often have better balance than tall people. So they do not fall over very often. In some sports the players must have good balance, for example, diving and running. You do not need long legs to run fast! Some of the fastest runners in the world are not very tall. Some people are tall and some people are short. There is no medicine to make people grow taller or shorter. The tallest basketball player in the world is Hassan. He is 2.62 metres tall and he is from Sudan. The shortest person in the world is Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal. He is only 54.6 centimetres (厘米) tall. Today young people in many countries grow taller than their parents. This is because they eat better food today. Good food can help children grow taller. 1.The tallest basketball player is from . A.India B.Sudan C.Japan D.America 2.How tall is the shortest person in the world? A.2.62 metres. B.45.6 centimetres. C.54.6 metres. D.54.6 centimetres. 3.The passage is mainly about. A.how to be a basketball player B.people’s height C.some popular sports D.some famous sports events Passage 2 In a high school, four students are talking and laughing happily. They are good friends with completely different characters. Emily is the group’s “parent”. She’s the most responsible. When they hang out with Emily, they don’t need to worry about anything. She always has plans and makes sure things go well. And if someone wants to find a person to talk to, Emily is always there to listen to them. If someone needs advice, Emily is the first person they go to. Alex, however, is a quiet but talented boy. He doesn’t talk much and he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams. When his friends have some difficult problems in study, Alex is often ready to help them out. Students are all surprised at his intellect and great problem-solving skills. Liam is a born leader. He is cheerful and outgoing. He joins all kinds of clubs at school. He often organizes school trips, cycling races and other interesting games. All the students would like to play with him. Sophia is friendly and kind-hearted. She does different volunteer work after school. On Monday and Friday, Sophia goes to the children’s hospital. On Wednesday, she visits dogs and cats in an animal shelter (收容所). At the weekend, she helps clean up the neighborhood and look after the old people. 4.What does the underlined word “intellect” probably mean? A.Minds. B.Looks. C.Dreams. D.Discussions. 5.If Jack is interested in outdoor activities, who would he turn to? A.Emily. B.Alex. C.Liam. D.Sophia. 6.What is the passage mainly about? A.The story of four good friends. B.The importance of being kind. C.The four students’ nice life in a high school. D.The introduction to four students with different characters. Passage 3 ①Betty lived in a small town. Beautiful flowers were everywhere in the town. Because of shyness, Betty just stood with few words in public. The shy girl hardly talked to people in social activities. She was often considered a quiet girl in the community. She felt like a wallflower and wondered if she would go unnoticed all the time. ② However, her closest friend, Fiona, was completely different. Fiona loved to communicate with others and she encouraged Betty to change. She told Betty that life wasn’t always as beautiful as roses and that everyone was able to make it full of roses. ③With the encouragement of Fiona, Betty began to change. Instead of being a wallflower, she started attending a community theatre class. She took an active part in acting in the theatre group. Her gift for acting began to shine. However, new difficulties were never far away. One of Betty’s classmates became a thorn(刺) in her side. The classmate was not satisfied with her achievements, but Betty kept trying her best. She managed to prove(证明) herself and even made friends with the classmate. All the changes made her feel fresh every day. ④Betty’s hard work paid off when the town’s famous director, Mr Johnson, watched one of her plays. He liked her acting so much that he offered her the lead role in his new play. Betty’s moment arrived. People were happy to watch her show. ⑤Finally, Betty became a confident girl. Her change was like a beautiful rose in full flower. She encountered many difficulties which taught her that there’s no rose without a thorn. But those thorns helped her develop her abilities. Betty proved that personal changes were possible for anyone. 7.From the underlined sentence, we can infer that . A.Betty was brave B.Betty was proud of herself C.Betty was tidy D.Betty was unconfident 8.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A.Betty’s encouragement. B.Betty’s changes. C.Betty’s gift for acting. D.Betty’s daily life. 9.What does Betty’s story tell us? A.The more changes we make, the more confident we are. B.The gift makes it possible for everyone to change. C.It’s possible for everyone to make a change. D.Don’t laugh at others, or we will lose our friends. 10.Which of the following best shows the structure(结构) of this passage? A. B. C. D. Passage 4 “I wish I had straight hair. I’d like to be taller.” At times, we all want to look a bit more like someone else. However, the pictures we see on TV and social media can give us improper ideas about how our body “should” look. The truth is that everybody is different, and that’s a good thing. Accepting and feeling good about our body is really important for our self-confidence. Body confidence is when someone accepts and behaves kindly towards his or her body. That includes our height, skin colour, body shape and any physical disabilities. Jade Parnell from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), says that having body confidence is about accepting your body and what it does for you. If you feel positive about your body, you are more likely to take care of it. Research has even shown that you are more likely to take part in activities and perform well in school. However, feeling agitated about your body could make you step back, do less well at school and even feel down. Parnell says that the cost of trying to achieve the “perfect” appearance is high. She says, “If you’re spending a lot of time trying to look a certain way, you will have less time to spend with friends and to make important memories.” It’s important to remember that everybody is different. To develop a positive body image, Parnell says, “Try to talk positively about your own body and other people’s bodies. Try not to pay too much attention to appearance. Instead, think about what your body does for you.” She also suggests treating your body well by eating different kinds of foods, exercising to feel good and to have fun, and getting plenty of sleep. Remember that you are more than how you look. 11.What does the writer think of the pictures on TV and social media? A.They are perfect for people to follow. B.They may spread wrong ideas of looks. C.They show everyone is different. D.They teach people how to behave kindly. 12.The underlined word “agitated” probably means “”. A.scared B.hated C.cared D.worried 13.Parnell will agree that you should . A.accept your body as it is B.avoid talking about others’ bodies C.spend more money on your appearance D.remember what you were like in the past 14.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To encourage readers to take more exercise. B.To remind readers not to eat too much food. C.To lead readers to build up body confidence. D.To advise readers to treat their friends well. Passage 5 Are you an “I” person or an “E” person? People have talked about it a lot online these days. The ideas come from a popular personality test called MBTI. It tests the personality in eight ways. Each way uses a letter to show the meaning. For example, the letter “I” means you are shy and the letter “E” means you are outgoing. After the test each person will get a four-letter result to show the personality. All in all, there are sixteen kinds of personality in the test. Why do people want to take the MBTI test? Most people take the MBTI test for fun, but some don’t. Here are the survey (调查) results from three people by Life Week magazine. “People want to learn about themselves and others,” Guo Yongyuan, an expert told the magazine. “When they know themselves and others better, they can learn to be with others. That helps them feel more relaxed.” Gao Yanyi, a middle school student from Shanxi, thinks that the MBTI test can help her find friends with similar MBTI results to hers quickly. She adds, “But that should not be the only way to find friends. Sometimes it could make me lose possible good friends with different kinds of MBTI.” Ma Ruina, from Beijing No. 4 Middle School, took the test once. She doesn’t want to use it in her life again. It made her feel like it’s limiting (限制) how people can be, as if there were only 16 kinds of people in the world. “Everyone is unique, and it’s not right to put people into simple groups,” she says. We can be sure that sixteen kinds of MBTI personality can never tell all the possibilities. I have to say, the personality test is just for fun. Everyone’s personality is different. Don’t let the test tell you who you are. 15.Why does the writer start the passage with a question? A.To get answers. B.To give an example. C.To make a survey. D.To get readers’ interest. 16.How many ways does MBTI test each person’s personality? A.One. B.Four. C.Eight. D.Sixteen. 17.Which of the following is TRUE according to the survey results? A.The MBTI can tell every possibility in people. B.Guo Yongyuan advises people not to take the test. C.Gao Yanyi may use it to help find similar friends. D.Ma Ruina agrees to put people into the same groups. 18.What does the writer think about MBTI according to Paragraph 6? A.He thinks we shouldn’t take it seriously. B.He really agrees with the results. C.He expects more people to take the test. D.He thinks it’s necessary and useful. Passage 6 When I was in middle school, I was not sure what I wanted to be. My father wanted me to be a doctor, but I was afraid of blood. My mother hoped I would be a teacher, but I didn’t like speaking in front of many people. Everything changed when I joined the school newspaper. I started as a photographer, taking pictures for school events. I found that I loved catching moments with my camera. I liked to show people’s true feelings through photos. Later, I began to write short stories about our school life. I kept working for the newspaper during high school. After I entered university, I majored in journalism. Now I am a reporter for a local magazine. My articles and photos are popular among readers. I am planning to publish a photo book about teenage life next year. My advice to young friends: Find what you truly love and hold on to it. Your hobby may become your lifelong career. 19.What did the writer’s father want him to be? A.A teacher. B.A doctor. C.A reporter. D.A photographer. 20.When did the writer start working for the school newspaper? A.In primary school. B.In middle school. C.In high school. D.At university. 21.What does the writer plan to do next year? A.Hold a photo show. B.Publish a photo book. C.Travel abroad. D.Open a magazine. 22.What is the best title for the passage? A.My Family’s Hopes B.How to Take Photos C.Turn Your Hobby into a Job D.The School Newspaper Passage 7 The Girl with the Scar Emma had a scar on her left cheek from a childhood accident. For years, she felt ashamed of it. She covered it with makeup and kept her hair over her face. She avoided looking at herself in the mirror. She thought people were judging her. Everything changed when she joined a drama club at school. The teacher encouraged everyone to “show who you really are.” At first, Emma was terrified. But she took a deep breath and went on stage without covering her scar. She performed a monologue about a girl who learned to love her imperfections. After the performance, the audience gave her a standing ovation. Her classmates came up to her and said, “You were amazing! You looked so confident.” Emma realised that her scar was a part of her story. It didn’t define her—it made her unique. She stopped hiding it. She even started a blog to share her journey of self-acceptance. She wrote, “Our scars and imperfections are not weaknesses. They are proof that we have lived and survived.” Now Emma is proud of her scar. She says it reminds her of her strength. She hopes others can also learn to embrace their so-called flaws. 23.How did Emma feel about her scar at first? A.She was proud of it. B.She was ashamed of it. C.She thought it was beautiful. D.She didn’t care about it. 24.What made Emma change her attitude? A.A teacher’s encouragement. B.A play she watched. C.A book she read. D.A friend’s advice. 25.What did Emma do during her performance? A.She covered her scar. B.She performed without covering it. C.She told a sad story. D.She cried on stage. 26.What did Emma do after the performance? A.She hid her scar again. B.She started a blog about self-acceptance. C.She stopped talking to her classmates. D.She moved to another school. 27.What message does Emma want to share? A.Scars are ugly and should be hidden. B.Imperfections make us unique and strong. C.Only perfect people can be successful. D.We should not care about our appearance. Passage 8 My Journey to Self-Acceptance When I was younger, I always cared about what others thought of me. I tried to change my appearance and personality to fit in. I thought if I looked and acted like everyone else, I would be happier. But I was wrong. The more I tried to be someone else, the more I felt lost. One day, my teacher gave us a task: write a letter to yourself. At first, I didn’t know what to write. But then I started to write down all the things I liked about myself. I wrote about my kindness, my curiosity, and my love for art. I also wrote about my fears and my mistakes. That letter helped me see myself in a new light. I realised that I didn’t need to be perfect. I just needed to be myself. I started to accept my flaws and celebrate my strengths. I stopped comparing myself to others. Now, I feel more confident and at peace with who I am. Self-acceptance is not about giving up on growth. It is about accepting who you are while working to become better. This experience taught me that self-love is the first step to happiness. When you accept yourself, you can accept others more easily. And that is a beautiful thing. 28.What did the writer try to do when she was younger? A.She tried to change herself to fit in. B.She tried to help others. C.She tried to become a teacher. D.She tried to write letters. 29.What did the teacher ask the class to do? A.Write a diary. B.Write a letter to themselves. C.Make a speech. D.Draw a self-portrait. 30.What did the writer write about in the letter? A.Only her strengths. B.Only her weaknesses. C.Her strengths, fears and mistakes. D.Her dreams. 31.What did the writer realise after writing the letter? A.She needed to be perfect. B.She needed to be herself. C.She needed to change her appearance. D.She needed to compare with others. 32.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Self-acceptance is important for happiness. B.Everyone should change themselves. C.Teachers should give more tasks. D.Writing letters is a good habit. Passage 9 Liu Xiang — A Hurdling Legend Liu Xiang is one of China’s most famous athletes. He was born in Shanghai in 1983. He started training in high hurdles at a young age. In 2004, he won the gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the Athens Olympics, becoming the first Asian man to win an Olympic gold in a track event. He tied the world record with a time of 12.91 seconds. However, his journey was not smooth. He faced many injuries and setbacks. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he had to withdraw due to injury. Many people doubted if he could come back. But Liu Xiang did not give up. He fought against his fears and worked hard to recover. In 2012, he competed in the London Olympics, but unfortunately, he fell and was injured again. Despite this, his determination never faded. Liu Xiang retired in 2015. He is remembered not only for his achievements but also for his perseverance. He once said, “I have never given up. I always believed in myself.” His story teaches us that challenges are part of life, and we should never let doubts hold us back. 33.When did Liu Xiang win the Olympic gold medal? A.In 2004. B.In 2008. C.In 2012. D.In 2015. 34.What happened to Liu Xiang in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A.He won a gold medal. B.He broke a world record. C.He had to withdraw due to injury. D.He retired. 35.What does the writer think of Liu Xiang? A.He was unlucky. B.He was determined and persevered. C.He should have quit earlier. D.He was too old to compete. 36.What did Liu Xiang say about his experience? A.He regretted being an athlete. B.He never gave up and always believed in himself. C.He thought injuries were the end. D.He didn’t care about the Olympics. 37.What can we learn from Liu Xiang’s story? A.Success comes easily. B.Challenges are part of life, and we should not let doubts stop us. C.Only young athletes can succeed. D.Injuries mean the end of a career. Passage 10 The Importance of Self-Acceptance Self-acceptance is the ability to embrace all parts of yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, looks, and personality. It is an essential part of mental health and well-being. Without self-acceptance, people often feel insecure, anxious, and unhappy. Research shows that self-acceptance can lead to greater happiness and success. When you accept yourself, you stop wasting energy on trying to be someone you're not. You can focus on your goals and relationships. You also become more resilient in the face of challenges. How can you practice self-acceptance? First, stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone is on a unique journey. Second, be kind to yourself. Speak to yourself as you would to a good friend. Third, celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Recognize your progress and growth. Self-acceptance is not about giving up on self-improvement. It is about accepting where you are now while working to become better. It is a continuous process, but it is worth the effort. 38.What is self-acceptance? A.The ability to change yourself. B.The ability to embrace all parts of yourself. C.The ability to ignore your weaknesses. D.The ability to compare yourself with others. 39.What does research show about self-acceptance? A.It leads to greater happiness and success. B.It leads to more stress. C.It makes people more insecure. D.It is not important. 40.What is one way to practice self-acceptance? A.Always compare yourself to others. B.Be kind to yourself. C.Ignore your achievements. D.Never celebrate small wins. 41.Does self-acceptance mean giving up on self-improvement? A.Yes, it means staying the same. B.No, it means accepting where you are while working to become better. C.Yes, it means you don't need to change. D.No, it means changing everything about yourself. 42.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Self-acceptance is a continuous process and is important for well-being. B.Self-acceptance is only for people with low self-esteem. C.Self-acceptance is not necessary for success. D.Self-acceptance is easy to achieve. 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $