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新编外研版八年级英语下册 Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 单元训练
（满分：100分 时间：60分钟 笔试部分）
一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( ) 1. My parents always encourage me ______ my dreams, no matter how hard it is.
A. follow B. to follow C. following D. followed
( ) 2. — I feel stressed out because of too much homework.
— You should learn to relax and not put so much ______ on yourself.
A. pressure B. experience C. independence D. fairness
( ) 3. He used to ______ up late, but now he is used to ______ up early to exercise.
A. get; get B. getting; get C. get; getting D. getting; getting
( ) 4. It’s not easy for teenagers ______ balance between study and hobbies.
A. keep B. keeping C. to keep D. kept
( ) 5. My mother often tells me ______ back to my parents when they criticize me.
A. not talk B. not to talk C. don’t talk D. to not talk
( ) 6. — Why do you look so upset
— I had a fight with my best friend. I don’t know how to ______ the problem.
A. deal with B. come up with C. get on with D. look forward to
( ) 7. Teenagers should be allowed ______ their own decisions, but they need to be responsible for them.
A. make B. making C. to make D. made
( ) 8. ______ he is only 14, he has already learned to take care of himself.
A. Because B. Although C. If D. Unless
( ) 9. I regret ______ back to my mom. I should have listened to her advice.
A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked
( ) 10. — I think students should have more free time to develop their hobbies.
— ______. Hobbies can help them relax and grow.
A. I disagree B. I don’t think so C. I agree D. That’s all right
( ) 11. My father often says that ______ hard work, we can’t achieve our goals.
A. with B. without C. through D. by
( ) 12. She is looking forward to ______ a chance to study abroad to improve herself.
A. get B. getting C. got D. gets
( ) 13. It’s important for parents to communicate with their children ______ instead of shouting.
A. angrily B. patiently C. suddenly D. clearly
( ) 14. — Could you tell me ______
— You should talk with your parents and tell them your feelings.
A. how can I solve the problem with my parents
B. how I can solve the problem with my parents
C. what can I do to solve the problem
D. what I can do to solve the problem
( ) 15. The more you practice, the ______ you will be at dealing with growing pains.
A. good B. better C. best D. well
二、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Growing up is not always easy. We all face growing pains. When I was a teenager, I had a lot of 16. ______ with my parents. They always wanted me to study all the time and didn’t allow me to play basketball with my friends. I thought they didn’t 17. ______ me, so I often argued with them.
One day, I had a big fight with my mom. I ran out of the house and went to the park. I sat there for a long time, feeling 18. ______ and angry. Later, my dad came to find me. He didn’t shout at me. Instead, he sat down next to me and 19. ______ to me patiently. He told me that they were strict with me because they loved me and wanted me to have a good future. He also said that I could play basketball, but I had to finish my homework first.
After that talk, I realized my parents’ love. I learned to 20. ______ with them. I told them my feelings and they listened to me. We made a 21. ______: I would study hard, and they would allow me to play basketball twice a week.
Now, I am in Grade 8. I still have some growing pains, but I know how to 22. ______ them. I communicate with my parents often, and we understand each other better. Growing pains are 23. ______, but they also help us grow. They teach us to be 24. ______ and responsible. They make us 25. ______ stronger and wiser.
( ) 16. A. fun B. trouble C. interest D. experience
( ) 17. A. understand B. remember C. trust D. support
( ) 18. A. happy B. excited C. sad D. relaxed
( ) 19. A. shouted B. talked C. complained D. explained
( ) 20. A. argue B. fight C. communicate D. agree
( ) 21. A. plan B. decision C. promise D. deal
( ) 22. A. deal with B. get rid of C. take care of D. pay attention to
( ) 23. A. easy B. difficult C. happy D. boring
( ) 24. A. independent B. dependent C. careful D. helpful
( ) 25. A. become B. keep C. stay D. turn
三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Growing up is a process full of pains and gains. For teenagers, it’s common to have problems with parents, friends and study.
Many teenagers feel stressed because of schoolwork. They have too much homework and exams, which makes them feel tired. Some of them even have problems with their parents. Parents often worry about their children’s study, so they are strict with them. But teenagers think their parents don’t understand them, which leads to arguments.
However, growing pains are not all bad. They help us grow. When we face problems, we learn to solve them. We learn to communicate with others, to be responsible, and to be independent. These are all important gains in our life.
To deal with growing pains, we should first learn to relax. We can do sports, listen to music or talk with friends. Second, we should communicate with our parents. Tell them our feelings and listen to their advice. Third, we should set a balance between study and hobbies. Don’t spend too much time on hobbies, but also don’t forget to relax.
Growing up is not easy, but it’s a wonderful journey. Let’s face the growing pains bravely and get the gains.
( ) 26. What is the common problem for teenagers according to the passage
A. They have too much pocket money.
B. They have problems with parents, friends and study.
C. They don’t like going to school.
D. They can’t get on well with their teachers.
( ) 27. Why do teenagers feel stressed
A. Because they have too much homework and exams.
B. Because their parents don’t love them.
C. Because they have no friends.
D. Because they have no hobbies.
( ) 28. What can we learn from growing pains
A. How to argue with parents.
B. How to avoid problems.
C. How to be responsible and independent.
D. How to get good grades.
( ) 29. Which of the following is NOT a way to deal with growing pains
A. Learn to relax by doing sports.
B. Communicate with parents.
C. Set a balance between study and hobbies.
D. Spend all time on hobbies.
( ) 30. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The problems teenagers face.
B. How to deal with growing pains.
C. Growing pains and gains.
D. The relationship between parents and teenagers.
B
Dear Alice,
I’m writing to you to ask for help. I’m a 14-year-old girl. I have a lot of growing pains. My parents are very strict with me. They don’t allow me to hang out with my friends on weekends. They say I should study all the time. But I feel very tired and stressed. I want to have some free time to relax and do things I like, such as drawing and reading.
I also have problems with my best friend. She often borrows my things but doesn’t return them on time. I don’t want to argue with her, but I feel uncomfortable. I don’t know what to do.
What should I do Can you give me some advice
Yours,
Tina
( ) 31. How old is Tina
A. 13 years old. B. 14 years old. C. 15 years old. D. 16 years old.
( ) 32. What is Tina’s problem with her parents
A. They don’t love her.
B. They don’t allow her to study.
C. They don’t allow her to hang out with friends on weekends.
D. They give her too much pocket money.
( ) 33. What does Tina like doing
A. Drawing and reading. B. Playing basketball.
C. Shopping. D. Watching TV.
( ) 34. What is Tina’s problem with her best friend
A. Her friend often argues with her.
B. Her friend often borrows her things and doesn’t return them on time.
C. Her friend doesn’t want to be her friend anymore.
D. Her friend often laughs at her.
( ) 35. What does Tina want Alice to do
A. To talk with her parents.
B. To give her some advice.
C. To help her with her study.
D. To make friends with her.
C
My name is Mike. I am a Grade 8 student. When I first entered middle school, I had a lot of growing pains. I was not good at study, so I often failed in exams. I felt very upset and lost confidence. My parents were worried about me, and they often encouraged me. My teachers also helped me a lot. They told me that I could do better if I worked hard.
I decided to change. I made a study plan and studied hard every day. I asked my teachers and classmates for help when I had problems. Slowly, my grades improved. I became more confident.
I also had problems with my parents. They wanted me to study all the time, but I liked playing computer games. We often argued. Later, I talked with my parents. I told them that I could control myself. We made a rule: I could play computer games for one hour a day after finishing my homework. Now, we get on well with each other.
Growing pains are part of our life. They are not terrible. They help us grow and become better. I learned a lot from these pains. I learned to be hard-working, confident and responsible. These are the most important gains in my growth.
( ) 36. What was Mike’s problem when he first entered middle school
A. He was not good at study and often failed in exams.
B. He had no friends.
C. He didn’t like his teachers.
D. He was too fat.
( ) 37. Who helped Mike with his study
A. His parents. B. His teachers.
C. His classmates. D. All of the above.
( ) 38. What did Mike do to improve his grades
A. He made a study plan and studied hard.
B. He asked others for help.
C. He played computer games every day.
D. Both A and B.
( ) 39. What was the rule Mike made with his parents
A. He could play computer games all day.
B. He could play computer games for one hour a day after finishing homework.
C. He couldn’t play computer games at all.
D. He could play computer games on weekends.
( ) 40. What did Mike learn from growing pains
A. To be hard-working. B. To be confident.
C. To be responsible. D. All of the above.
四、词汇运用（每小题1分，共10分）
A) 根据句意及首字母提示补全单词。
41. Teenagers should learn to be i______ and not depend on their parents all the time.
42. Too much p______ can make teenagers feel stressed out.
43. It’s important to c______ with your parents to understand each other.
44. He r______ not working hard in the past, so he decided to study hard from now on.
45. Growing pains can help us g______ and become stronger.
B) 用所给单词的适当形式填空。
46. My parents encourage me ______ (take) part in after-school activities.
47. He used to ______ (be) shy, but now he is outgoing.
48. It’s difficult for teenagers ______ (balance) study and hobbies.
49. I regret ______ (argue) with my best friend yesterday.
50. We should learn ______ (solve) problems by ourselves.
五、句型转换（每小题2分，共10分）
按要求改写下列句子，每空一词。
51. My parents don’t allow me to hang out with my friends.（改为被动语态）
I ______ ______ ______ ______ hang out with my friends by my parents.
52. He used to get up late.（改为否定句）
He ______ ______ ______ get up late.
53. I don’t know how I can solve the problem with my parents.（改为同义句）
I don’t know ______ ______ ______ the problem with my parents.
54. I think students should have more free time.（改为否定句）
I ______ ______ students ______ have more free time.
55. He is only 14, but he can take care of himself.（改为同义句）
______ he is only 14, he can take care of himself.
六、书面表达（25分）
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom来信说他最近和父母发生了争吵，因为父母不允许他课后打篮球，只让他学习，他感到很苦恼。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 理解他的感受，说明这是成长中的烦恼；
2. 给他建议：和父母好好沟通，告诉他们自己的想法；制定学习和运动的计划，做到劳逸结合；
3. 表达祝福。
要求：
1. 内容完整，语句通顺，语法正确；
2. 80词左右；
3. 不得出现真实姓名和学校。
参考答案
一、单项选择
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. B
二、完形填空
16. B 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. A
三、阅读理解
A
26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C
B
31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. B
C
36. A 37. D 38. D 39. B 40. D
四、词汇运用
A)
41. independent 42. pressure municate 44. regretted 45. grow
B)
46. to take 47. be 48. to balance 49. arguing 50. to solve
五、句型转换
51. am not allowed to
52. didn’t use to / used not to
53. how to solve
54. don’t think; should
55. Although / Though
六、书面表达（参考范文）
Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you had a fight with your parents. I totally understand your feeling. It’s a common growing pain for teenagers.
Here is my advice. First, you should talk with your parents patiently. Tell them that playing basketball can help you relax and study better. Second, you can make a plan to balance study and sports. For example, you can finish your homework first, then play basketball for an hour. I believe your parents will understand you.
I hope you can solve the problem soon.
Yours,
Li Hua

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