Unit 3 Make it happen单元测试(含答案) 2026-2027学年外研版初中英语八年级上册

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Unit 3 Make it happen单元测试(含答案) 2026-2027学年外研版初中英语八年级上册

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Unit 3 Make it happen!单元测试卷
(不含听力,满分:120 分 考试时间:90 分钟)
班级:________ 姓名:________ 得分:__________
一、完形填空(共 10 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 20 分)
When I was 10 years old, I decided to learn to play the violin. I thought it would be easy, but I was wrong. At the first lesson, I couldn’t even hold the violin 1 _____ . My teacher told me it would take a lot of practice, and I needed to be 2 _____ .
Every day after school, I spent an hour practicing. Some days, I felt so 3 _____ that I wanted to stop. But my mom told me, “ 4 _____you keep trying, you will make it.” I remembered her words and kept going.
One day, my school held a music competition. I was nervous to 5 _____ , but I decided to take part. I practiced even harder than before. The night of the competition, my hands were shaking when I walked onto the 6 _____. I took a deep breath and started to play.
When I finished, the audience clapped loudly. I couldn’t believe it—I won the third prize! I felt so 7 _____ and proud. My teacher said, “You see All your hard work 8 _____.”
Now, playing the violin is one of my favorite things. I’ve learned that 9 _____ you want to achieve something, you have to work hard and never give up. It’s not always easy, but the 10 _____ is always worth it.
1.A. correctly B. quickly C. suddenly D. quietly
2.A. brave B. patient C. happy D. clever
3.A. excited B. relaxed C. tired D. surprised
4.A. Though B. Unless C. If D. Because
5.A. join B. watch C. leave D. win
6.A. stage B. street C. park D. classroom
7.A. sad B. angry C. worried D. happy
8.A. paid off B. went off C. took off D. fell off
9.A. because B. when C. until D. before
10.A. journey B. result C. lesson D. reason
二、单项填空(共 10 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 20 分)
从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. I want ______ a volunteer in the community center this weekend.
A. be B. being C. to be D. been
2. —Where is Tom He hasn’t shown up yet.
—He ______ be stuck in the traffic, but I’m not sure.
A. must B. might C. can’t D. should
3. The story of the girl’s hard work to achieve her dream is really ______.
A. inspiring B. bored C. relaxed D. interested
4. —Did you learn ______ useful in the lecture
—Yes, I learned how to set a clear goal for myself.
A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
5. Don’t ______ when you meet difficulties. Keep trying!
A. give up B. wake up C. look up D. make up
6. She stayed up late ______ she could finish her project on time.
A. such that B. so that C. enough to D. in order to
7. Half of the students in our class ______ interested in learning to play musical instruments.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
8. We can achieve our goals ______ working hard and staying focused.
A. by B. with C. for D. on
9. The more you practice, the ______ you will become at playing the piano.
A. good B. better C. best D. well
10. —I’m afraid I can’t pass the English exam.
—______ Keep working hard and you will make it.
A. That’s right. B. Never mind. C. Of course not. D. Cheer up!
三、阅读理解(共 15 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)
阅读以下三篇短文,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
(A)
When Mike was in middle school, he dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. But there was one problem—he was only 1.5 meters tall. Most people thought he was too short to play basketball well.
Mike didn’t give up. He practiced every day after school. He practiced dribbling, shooting and running. His coach told him that hard work could make up for his height. Mike listened carefully and kept practicing.
One day, his school’s basketball team held a tryout. Mike joined it. He played his best. Even though he was shorter than the other players, he was faster and more skilled. The coach was impressed and chose him to be on the team.
In the first game, Mike scored 12 points. His teammates were surprised and proud of him. Mike said, “I just kept practicing and never stopped believing in myself.”
Now, Mike is a college basketball player. He is still shorter than most players, but he is one of the best players on his team. He tells everyone, “If you have a dream, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve it. Work hard and make it happen!”
1. What was Mike’s dream
A. To be a basketball coach.
B. To be a professional basketball player.
C. To be a tall man.
D. To be a college student.
2. Why did people think Mike couldn’t play basketball well
A. Because he was too young.
B. Because he was too slow.
C. Because he was too short.
D. Because he was too weak.
3. What did Mike do to achieve his dream
A. He practiced every day after school.
B. He asked his parents to help him.
C. He gave up other hobbies.
D. He joined a basketball club.
4. What happened in the first game Mike played
A. He scored 12 points.
B. He hurt his leg.
C. He lost the game.
D. He was the shortest player.
5. What can we learn from Mike’s story
A. Tall people are better at basketball.
B. Don’t let others stop you from achieving your dream.
C. College basketball is easier than middle school basketball.
D. Practice isn’t important for success.
(B)
Setting goals is important, but it’s not enough. You need a plan to achieve them. Here are some steps to help you make a plan that works.
First, write down your goal clearly. Don’t just say “I want to be better at English.” Instead, say “I want to get an A in my English exam next month.” Clear goals are easier to work towards.
Second, break your goal into small steps. If your goal is to get an A in English, you can break it into steps like: “Read one English story every day,” “Practice writing one essay a week,” and “Ask the teacher for help twice a month.” Small steps make the big goal feel less difficult.
Third, set a time for each step. For example, you can decide to read the story before breakfast every day, and write the essay on Sunday afternoons. Having a schedule helps you stay on track.
Fourth, check your progress regularly. Every week, look at what you’ve done and see if you’re getting closer to your goal. If you’re falling behind, change your plan a little. Don’t be afraid to adjust—plans are not always perfect.
Finally, celebrate when you achieve your goal. Even small successes are worth celebrating. It will make you feel proud and encourage you to set more goals.
6. What is the first step to make a plan for achieving goals
A. Break the goal into small steps.
B. Write down the goal clearly.
C. Set a time for each step.
D. Check progress regularly.
7. Why should we break a big goal into small steps
A. Because small steps are easier to achieve.
B. Because small steps take less time.
C. Because small steps are more interesting.
D. Because small steps don’t need a schedule.
8. What does the underlined word “adjust” mean in the passage
A. 坚持 B. 调整 C. 放弃 D. 执行
9. What should you do when you achieve your goal
A. Set a bigger goal immediately.
B. Forget about the goal and start a new one.
C. Celebrate your success.
D. Share your plan with others.
10. What is the main idea of the passage
A. How to set clear goals.
B. How to make a plan to achieve goals.
C. Why setting goals is important.
D. How to check progress towards goals.
(C)
Emma had trouble reading when she was in primary school. She often mixed up letters and couldn’t understand what she read. Her parents were worried, and her teacher said she needed extra help.
Emma felt sad and embarrassed. She didn’t want her classmates to know she had trouble reading. But her mom told her, “Everyone has something they find hard. The important thing is to try your best.”
Emma decided to work hard. She went to a reading tutor twice a week. She practiced reading every day, even when she felt tired. At first, it was slow, but gradually she got better.
One day, her class had a reading competition. Emma was scared to join, but her teacher encouraged her. She chose a short story and practiced it many times. When it was her turn, she read the story clearly and smoothly. Her classmates clapped for her, and she won third place.
Now, Emma loves reading. She reads books every day and even writes her own stories. She says, “I used to hate reading, but now it’s my favorite thing. I learned that if you don’t give up, you can overcome any difficulty.”
11. What was Emma’s problem in primary school
A. She couldn’t write well.
B. She couldn’t read well.
C. She couldn’t speak English.
D. She couldn’t make friends.
12. How did Emma feel about her problem at first
A. Sad and embarrassed.
B. Angry and frustrated.
C. Happy and excited.
D. Calm and relaxed.
13. What did Emma do to improve her reading
A. She joined a reading club.
B. She practiced reading every day and went to a tutor.
C. She asked her classmates for help.
D. She stopped reading difficult books.
14. What happened in the reading competition
A. Emma won first place.
B. Emma read the story clearly and won third place.
C. Emma forgot the story and couldn’t read.
D. Emma didn’t join the competition.
15. What can we learn from Emma’s story
A. Reading is easy for everyone.
B. You can overcome difficulties if you don’t give up.
C. Tutors can solve all problems.
D. Competitions are not important.
四、阅读还原(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
Everyone wants to achieve their dreams, but it’s not always easy. Here are some tips to help you make your dreams come true.
1______. Before you start working towards your dream, you need to know exactly what you want. Ask yourself: “What do I really want to achieve ” Be clear and specific.
2______. Once you have your goal, break it into small, manageable steps. For example, if your dream is to run a marathon, start by running 1 kilometer every day, then increase the distance slowly.
3______. It’s important to set a timeline for your steps. Decide when you will finish each step. This will help you stay focused and not put things off.
4______. No one achieves their dream alone. Ask for help from family, friends or teachers. They can give you support and advice when you need it.
5______. There will be difficulties along the way. Don’t give up when you face them. Remember why you started, and keep going. If you keep trying, you will eventually make it happen.
A. Ask for help
B. Know your dream clearly
C. Set a timeline
D. Don’t give up
E. Break your dream into small steps
五、阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空(每词限用一次)(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
achieve, try, hard, success, dream, practice, never, believe, encourage, finally
When I was young, my ____1____ was to become a dancer. I loved dancing, but I wasn’t naturally good at it. My teacher ____2____ me to keep going, so I decided to ____3____ my best.
Every day, I spent two hours ____4____ dancing. It was ____5____ work, but I ____6____ gave up. I ____7____ that if I worked hard enough, I would ____8____ my goal.
After three years of practice, I ____9____ got the chance to perform on a big stage. I danced my best, and the audience loved it. That was my first ____10____. I learned that hard work really pays off.
六、短文填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
When we talk about success, we often think of famous people. But success is not just for the famous. Everyone can ____1____ (success) if they work hard.
Last year, I ____2____ (decide) to learn to swim. I was afraid of water, but I wanted to ____3____ (overcome) my fear. I took swimming lessons every weekend. At first, I couldn’t even stay in the water for a minute. But I ____4____ (keep) practicing.
Slowly, I got better. I learned ____5____ (swim) on my back and then on my front. After six months, I could swim across the pool. I felt so ____6____ (pride) of myself.
My teacher said, “You ____7____ (show) that if you don’t give up, you can do anything.” Now, swimming is one of my favorite ____8____ (activity). I also learned that success is not about ____9____ (be) perfect. It’s about ____10____ (try) your best every day.
七、书面表达(共 1 题,满分 15 分)
每个人都有自己的目标,比如学习一门新技能、提高成绩等。请写一篇短文,谈谈你的一个目标,以及你打算如何实现它。
要求:(1) 可围绕主题适当发挥;(2) 80 词左右。
参考词汇:goal, practice, never give up, achieve
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参考答案
一、完形填空
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. B
二、单项填空
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D
三、阅读理解
(A) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B
(B) 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B
(C) 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. B
四、阅读还原
1. B 2. E 3. C 4. A 5. D
五、选词填空
1. dream 2. encouraged 3. try 4. practicing 5. hard 6. never 7. believed 8. achieve 9. finally 10. success
六、短文填空
1. succeed 2. decided 3. overcome 4. kept 5. to swim 6. proud 7. have shown 8. activities 9. being 10. trying
七、书面表达示例
My goal is to improve my spoken English this term. I know it’s not easy, but I have a plan to make it happen.
First, I will listen to English podcasts for 30 minutes every morning to learn correct pronunciation. Second, I will join the school English corner and practice speaking with my classmates twice a week. I won’t be afraid to make mistakes. Finally, I will watch English movies and repeat the lines of my favorite characters.
I believe if I keep practicing and never give up, I will achieve my goal soon.

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