Units1-3六选五阅读期中练习-2026-2027学年外研版英语八年级上册

Units1-3六选五阅读期中练习 Unit 1 This is me Passage 1（克服舞台紧张，勇敢演讲） Many students feel nervous when they need to speak in front of the whole class. This was exactly my problem last term. Our English teacher asked each student to give a short speech. 1.____ I kept making excuses to put it off. One afternoon, my teacher had a talk with me. She said nervousness was normal for everyone. 2.____ She told me to write down my real ideas instead of memorizing long sentences. I tried her advice and practised every evening in my bedroom. On speech day, my hands shook when I stood up. 3.____ I looked at my classmates and took a slow breath. I started talking about my favourite hobby. Slowly, I forgot my fear. When I finished, my classmates clapped warmly. 4.____ It was not perfect, but I finished it by myself. 5.____ You can also take small steps to beat your fear. A. But I did not run away. B. I was so afraid that I wanted to give up. C. She suggested simple ways to reduce my worry. D. This experience taught me that courage does not mean having no fear. E. I spent much time choosing what clothes I would wear that day. F. I felt proud because I made it through the hard task. Passage 2（接纳自己的学习节奏，不和别人攀比速度） Have you ever worried because you learn things more slowly than your classmates? I used to feel bad about this. When our class learned new grammar, many students caught on quickly. 1.____ I often needed more time and more exercises to understand it. Once I talked with my mother about my trouble. She told me that people learn in different ways. 2.____ Some people learn fast, while others need more time to dig into details. She also said being slow does not mean being weak. 3.____ What matters is whether you keep trying and never stop. I began to change my mind. I stopped comparing my speed with others. 4.____ Little by little, my grades got better. 5.____ Find your own way and don’t rush yourself. A. Everyone has their own learning style. B. I just kept working at my own comfortable speed. C. I felt upset and thought I was not clever enough. D. It is fine to take your time when you study. E. It is important to copy the top students’ study ways. F. Sometimes slow learners can remember knowledge much longer. Unit2 Getting along Passage1（沟通技巧：学会温和表达不同观点） When we stay with friends, it is common to have different ideas. Many people argue loudly when disagreements happen. 1.____ Good communication helps us show our ideas without hurting others’ feelings. Here are simple tips. First, wait until your friend finishes speaking. 2.____ If you cut in, your friend may think you do not respect him or her. Second, use sentences starting with “I feel…” instead of “You are wrong”. 3.____ It helps your friend understand your true feeling. Third, try to look for points you both agree on. You do not need to win every discussion. 4.____ Real friendship can stay strong even when you have different opinions. 5.____ It takes practice, but it will make your relationships much better. A. This way sounds much softer. B. However, shouting seldom solves problems. C. It is necessary to tell your friend directly that he makes mistakes. D. Learn to express your ideas politely when disagreements come. E. Listen carefully and do not interrupt. F. Sometimes you just need to accept that you two think differently. Passage2（网络交友，理性辨别，保护自我） Now many teenagers make friends on the Internet. It is fun to talk with people who share the same interests. 1.____ We need to stay careful when we chat with online friends. Never tell strangers your personal information. 2.____ These include your home address, your school name or your phone number. Some people online may not be who they say they are. 3.____ They may hide their real age or job. If your online friend asks to meet you alone, refuse it. 4.____ If you really want to meet, you must go with your parents. 5.____ Enjoy online talks, but always keep safe first. A. However, online friendship has risks. B. It is dangerous to meet an online friend without adults around. C. You should share your daily plans with every online friend. D. Keep your private information secret from online strangers. E. Some people use fake photos and stories online. F. Being safe is the most important rule for online friends. Unit3 Make it happen Passage1（拍摄校园科普短视频，克服困难完成作品） Jake loved science and wanted to share fun science facts with his classmates. He had an idea: to make a short science video for the school media club. 1.____ He knew making a video would not be easy. At first, he spent hours writing the script. 2.____ When he started recording, he forgot his lines many times. His first videos looked terrible. He wanted to give up. His teacher told him great works always need lots of tries. 3.____ Jake kept practising and cut useless parts of the video. He also added simple pictures to make it clearer. After two weeks, his video was ready. The club played it for students. Everyone loved the interesting experiment in the video. 4.____ 5.____ Start small and keep trying, and your ideas can come true. A. But he decided to have a try. B. He asked his friends to watch and give advice. C. It is easy to make a perfect video on your first try. D. He felt so happy that his hard work paid off. E. He needed to make the words simple and fun for teenagers. F. Small actions can turn creative ideas into real works. Passage2（种植盆栽，懂得耐心与持续照料的道理） Last spring, I bought a small sunflower seed and planted it in a pot. I hoped it could grow tall and bloom in summer. 1.____ At first I watered it too much, and the young sprout almost died. I searched online and learned how to look after it correctly. 2.____ I watered it properly and put it in enough sunlight every day. Some days I felt bored because nothing changed quickly. 3.____ I kept caring for it anyway. Weeks later, a small bud appeared. I was so excited. Finally, it opened into a bright yellow flower. 4.____ Growing a plant taught me a valuable lesson. 5.____ Great results need patience and daily small efforts. A. Growth takes time and you cannot hurry it. B. But I knew looking after a plant needed special care. C. I learned that plants hate too much water. D. I picked more beautiful flowers for the pot. E. I could not believe my small seed turned into such a lovely flower. F. I wanted to stop because progress was too slow. Keys Unit1 Passage1：1.B 2.C 3.A 4.F 5.D Passage2：1.C 2.A 3.F 4.B 5.D Unit2 Passage1：1.B 2.E 3.A 4.F 5.D Passage2：1.A 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.F Unit3 Passage1：1.A 2.E 3.B 4.D 5.F Passage2：1.B 2.C 3.F 4.E 5.A 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $