Unit 3 Growing Up 单元练习（含答案）2025-2026人教版八年级英语下册

Unit3单元练习2025-2026人教版八年级英语下册
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、单项选择
1．—________ beautiful the lake is! I want to take some photos here.
—Yes, the scenery is really amazing.
A．What B．What a C．How D．How a
2．—My father often ________ me to school when it rains.
—You’re so lucky. My father is usually busy.
A．to drive B．drive C．driving D．drives
3．—I’m planning to visit the science museum this weekend.
—________. I’d like to go with you.
A．Me too B．Me neither C．I don’t think so D．That’s too bad
4．—Could you help me with my English, Linda
—________. I’m always ready to help you.
A．No problem B．I’m sorry C．That’s right D．Thank you
5．—How long ________ you ________ in this school
—Since I was 12 years old. The time here has helped me grow into a more responsible person.
A．has; studied B．did; study C．have; studied D．do; study
6．—Why not ________ to the park this afternoon The flowers are in full bloom.
—Sounds great! Let’s go together.
A．go B．going C．to go D．went
7．If you ________ something wrong, you should say sorry.
A．do B．did C．will do D．are doing
8．—What do you want to be when you ________
—I want to be a doctor to help sick people.
A．grow up B．wake up C．get up D．stand up
9．________ Judy’s parents have high standards, they really love her and want her to be happy.
A．Until B．So that C．Although D．Because
10．—I have a bad cold. I can’t go to school today.
—________. You should take a good rest.
A．I’m sorry to hear that B．That’s all right
C．No problem D．Good luck
二、完形填空
The Amazon rainforest is known as the “lungs of the earth”. It is home to countless plants and animals, and it plays a key role in keeping our planet 11 . However, the wonders of nature are not just in faraway places. Even a small pond in my hometown can show the magic of nature.
When I was in Grade 7, I joined the school’s nature club. One weekend, our teacher took us to a nearby pond. At first, I thought it was just a quiet place with some frogs. But as we 12 carefully, we found a whole world there.
The water in the pond was clear, and we could see tiny fish 13 around. The lotus leaves spread across the surface, like green umbrellas. Suddenly, a dragonfly landed on a lotus leaf. Its wings were so 14 that they looked like pieces of colored glass. It sat there quietly, as if it was enjoying the warmth of the sun.
Our teacher told us that every living thing in the pond has its role. The fish eat small insects, the frogs eat pests, and the plants provide oxygen and 15 . This small ecosystem shows the balance of nature. If one part is destroyed, the whole system will be in 16 .
After the trip, I realized how important it is to protect nature. The wonders of nature are not only about grand mountains or huge oceans, but also about the small 17 around us. They teach us to respect life and to understand that every living thing is 18 .
Now, I often go to the pond with my friends. We clean the area and plant more lotuses. Seeing the pond full of 19 makes me happy. I know that protecting nature is not just a duty, but a way to keep the wonders alive for 20 generations.
11．A．healthy B．dirty C．cold D．noisy
12．A．looked B．observed C．searched D．waited
13．A．running B．flying C．swimming D．jumping
14．A．thick B．thin C．heavy D．big
15．A．food B．water C．light D．heat
16．A．danger B．peace C．order D．silence
17．A．problems B．details C．mistakes D．choices
18．A．valuable B．useless C．boring D．expensive
19．A．life B．noise C．rubbish D．water
20．A．past B．present C．future D．old
三、阅读理解
The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. It has a long history of over 2,000 years. It was built to protect the country from enemies.
The Great Wall is very long. It runs from the east to the west of China. It is about 21,196 kilometers long. The walls are usually about 7.8 meters high and 6.5 meters wide.
Building the Great Wall was a difficult task. In ancient times, there were no modern machines. Workers had to carry heavy stones and bricks by hand. Many people lost their lives during the construction. But their hard work finally created this great wonder.
Today, the Great Wall is a famous tourist attraction. Millions of people from all over the world come to visit it every year. They climb the Great Wall, take photos and learn about its history.
The Great Wall is not only a symbol of China’s ancient civilization, but also a symbol of the wisdom and perseverance of the Chinese people. We should protect it and pass on its culture to future generations.
21．What was the Great Wall built for
A．To attract tourists. B．To protect the country from enemies.
C．To show the wisdom of the Chinese people. D．To carry heavy stones.
22．How long is the Great Wall
A．About 7.8 kilometers.
B．About 6.5 kilometers.
C．About 21,196 kilometers.
D．About 2,000 kilometers.
23．How did workers build the Great Wall in ancient times
A．With modern machines.
B．By carrying heavy stones and bricks by hand.
C．By using advanced technology.
D．By asking for help from other countries.
24．What is the Great Wall now
A．A symbol of China’s ancient civilization.
B．A famous tourist attraction.
C．A place for workers to rest.
D．A symbol of perseverance.
25．What should we do according to the passage
A．Visit the Great Wall every year.
B．Build more walls.
C．Protect the Great Wall and pass on its culture.
D．Learn about the history of other countries.
The Journey of Growing Up
Growing up is not just about getting taller or older; it’s about changing mentally and emotionally. It’s a journey that everyone must go through, and it’s full of ups and downs. During this journey, we learn to be independent, responsible and kind.
In our childhood, we are taken care of by our parents. They do everything for us and protect us from all dangers. But as we grow up, we need to learn to do things on our own. For example, we learn to dress ourselves, finish our homework independently and make our own choices. This process may be difficult at first, but it helps us become more independent and confident.
Growing up also means learning to face failure. No one can avoid failure in life. When we fail an exam, lose a game or make a mistake, we may feel sad and disappointed. But failure is not a bad thing; it’s a valuable lesson that teaches us to try harder and do better next time. It helps us grow stronger and more resilient.
Family and friends are important companions on our growing-up journey. Our parents give us love and support, and our friends share our joys and sorrows. They encourage us when we are in trouble and celebrate our progress with us. Their company makes the journey of growing up warmer and more meaningful.
In short, growing up is a precious journey. It teaches us important lessons, makes us better people and helps us understand the meaning of life. Let’s cherish every moment of growing up and embrace the changes it brings.
26．What does growing up really mean according to the passage
A．It only means getting taller and older. B．It means changing mentally and emotionally.
C．It means being taken care of by parents. D．It means avoiding all difficulties.
27．Why is learning to do things on our own important for growing up
A．Because it makes us more independent and confident.
B．Because it makes our parents less tired.
C．Because it helps us avoid failure.
D．Because it makes us popular among friends.
28．What does the underlined word “resilient” probably mean
A．weak and easily hurt B．strong and able to recover
C．lazy and unwilling to try D．shy and afraid to speak
29．What can we infer from the passage
A．Growing up is always easy and pleasant.
B．Failure is a bad thing that we should avoid.
C．Family and friends play an important role in our growing up.
D．We don’t need to learn to face difficulties.
30．What’s the best title for the passage
A．The Importance of Family and Friends B．How to Avoid Failure
C．The Journey of Growing Up D．How to Be Independent
四、补全对话
A: Hi, Alice! You look sad. 31
B: I argued with my parents last night.
A: Why In my mind, you always have good relationships with them.
B: They asked me to do housework but I think it’s a waste of time.
A: 32 I think it is good for us to do housework. We can learn some life skills to take care of ourselves.
B: You are right. 33
A: You should say sorry to your parents.
B: But they are busy these days so I think they will come back home late.
A: 34
B: That’s a good idea. I am good at writing letters. 35
A: You are welcome.
A．I don’t think so.
B．What’s wrong
C．Why don’t you write them a letter
D．Have a good time!
E．Thanks a lot for your advice.
F．What should I do now
G．Sounds great!
五、短文填空
短文填词，根据以下提示补全短文，每空一词。
Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses 36 important game, when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then 37 (break) it, you may get really angry.
Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry. For example, you breathe 38 (fast) than before, your face turns red, and you may want to break something or hit someone. But sometimes, you hide (隐藏) your anger 39 (quiet). For example, you may hide it 40 your heart. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache or your stomach may hurt.
In fact, it’s not good to hide your anger, and it’s normal for you 41 (get) angry sometimes. But anger must be let out in the right way, without hurting others or 42 (you).
When you get angry, you can talk about it with other people. It’s 43 (help) to talk about your anger with an adult, such as parents, a teacher, etc. When you talk about anger, those bad 44 (feeling) can start to go away. Here are some other things you can do 45 you start to feel angry: talk to a good friend, count from 1 to 100, give someone a hug (拥抱), go for a bike ride, think about good things, etc.
Remember that how you act when you are angry can make everything better or worse. Don’t let your anger control you.
六、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答下列问题。
Growing up is a journey full of lessons and growth. Every person has their own growing-up story, and these stories shape who we are. Here are two stories from Grade 8 students about their growing-up experiences.
Lucas used to be a very selfish boy. He only thought about himself and never cared about others. One day, his little brother fell ill and needed to stay in bed. His mother was very busy taking care of his brother, so she asked Lucas to help with housework. At first, Lucas was unwilling, but when he saw how tired his mother was, he changed his mind. He helped clean the house, wash the dishes and take care of his brother. From this experience, Lucas learned to be kind and responsible. He realized that growing up means thinking about others.
Emma used to be afraid of making mistakes. She always refused to try new things because she was worried about failing. Her art teacher noticed this and asked her to join the school art club. At first, Emma was nervous and made many mistakes. But her teacher and classmates encouraged her to keep trying. Gradually, Emma became more confident and started to enjoy drawing. She learned that making mistakes is part of growing up and that we can learn from our mistakes.
These stories show that growing up is about changing and learning. We all make mistakes and have shortcomings, but as long as we keep trying and learning, we will grow into better people.
46．What kind of boy was Lucas before
47．Why did Lucas change his mind and help with housework
48．What was Emma afraid of before
49．What did Emma learn from her experience in the art club
50．What’s the most important thing you have learned from your growing-up experience Why
七、选词填空
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从方框中选出最佳的词或短语，并用其适当形式完成短文。
joy, negative, behave, bring, somebody, mean, bright, turn, at, warm
Last Monday was a day full of ups and downs, teaching me how much emotions can change everything.
In the morning, I forgot 51 my maths homework. When Mr. Lee asked for it, I felt a 52 wave rushing over me. I was so anxious that I started to shout 53 my deskmate, Lily, blaming her for not reminding me. Her eyes 54 red, and she said quietly, “I did remind you yesterday.” Those words hit me hard. I realized how 55 I’d been, and there was no reason to hurt her.
After class, I apologized to Lily. To my surprise, she smiled and said, “It’s okay. We all get upset sometimes.” Her kindness made me feel 56 . That afternoon, our class won the basketball game. Everyone thought it was such a 57 thing that we jumped and cheered together. I noticed how differently people 58 when they were happy—no one argued, and even the shyest students high-fived each other.
That day taught me: emotions are like mirrors. They show who we really are. When we let anger take over, we might hurt 59 around us. But when we hold onto kindness and gratitude, we make the world 60 than before.
八、书面表达
61．假设你是李华，你的笔友 Tom给你写了一封信，信中提及他最近因为体重问题被其他同学嘲笑，为此他感到很伤心。请你根据下列提示，给 Tom回一封信，针对他的问题，提出合理的建议，并根据要求进行适当补充。
写作要点：
1. Stay confident;
2. Do sports;
3. Have a balanced diet.
写作要求：
1.短文应包括所有写作要点，条理清晰，行文连贯，可适当发挥；
2.短文中不能出现真实的人名、校名、地名等信息；
3.短文不少于80词。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I’ve read your letter and I have some advice for you.
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I hope my advice can help you and you will feel much better soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C D A A C A A A C A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C B A A B A A C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C B B C B A B C C
31．B 32．A 33．F 34．C 35．E
36．an 37．breaks 38．faster 39．quietly 40．in 41．to get 42．yourself 43．helpful 44．feelings 45．when
46．He used to be a very selfish boy who only thought about himself and never cared about others. 47．Because he saw how tired his mother was when she took care of his ill little brother. 48．She was afraid of making mistakes and refused to try new things. 49．She learned that making mistakes is part of growing up and that we can learn from our mistakes. 50．示例：The most important thing I have learned from my growing-up experience is to be independent. Because I used to depend on my parents for everything, but now I can do things by myself. It makes me more confident and helps me face difficulties bravely.
51．to bring 52．negative 53．at 54．turned 55．mean 56．warm 57．joyful 58．behaved 59．somebody 60．brighter
61．
Dear Tom,
I’ve read your letter and I have some advice for you. I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling upset and lonely these days.
First, staying confident is very important, because it helps you face challenges bravely and win others’ respect. Second, you should do sports regularly, such as running or playing basketball, which can make you healthier. Besides, having a balanced diet means eating more vegetables and fruits instead of junk food. Remember, true friends like you for who you are.
I hope my advice can help you and you will feel much better soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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