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Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents？
1、妈妈:“以后不许再说一些莫名其妙的话，听到了吗？”
“这些可都是莎士比亚说的呀！”
“是吗，那以后不许你再和莎士比亚一起玩了。”
2、爸爸：“你说，一加二等于几？”
儿子：“不知道。”
爸爸：“我和你妈妈，再加上你，一共等于几个？笨蛋！”
儿子马上回答：“三个笨蛋。”
3、小强考完试回家，把考卷交给了妈妈。妈妈指着考卷说：“我怎么觉得这100分最后的一个‘0’，
好像是后添上去的？”
小强马上接着说：“您看错了，这后面的两个‘0’都是后添上的。”
4、一个部落遭遇了一场可怕的旱灾。部落首领听取了巫师的建议，召集所有人一起求雨。
一个小男孩也来到了求雨现场。当每个人都在求雨的时候，小男孩从背后伸手扯了扯他父亲的衣服，然
后问：“爸爸，大家在干什么?”父亲向儿子解释说大家在求雨，然后又继续他的祈祷。
小男孩又扯了扯父亲的衣服，问：“爸爸，大家在求雨，为什么没有人带伞呢？”
5、妈妈给三岁的女儿讲“司马光砸缸”的故事。讲完之后，妈妈问女儿：“你和小朋友玩，如果小朋友
掉进缸里，你该怎么办？”
女儿想了想，说：“去找司马光呀！”
6、儿子和父母发生争吵。儿子说：“每天都和你们在一起，每天都得按时回家，烦死了！我需要浪漫、
自由、啤酒和女孩子！我要离开这个家，你们别拦着我。”儿子说完，毅然地朝门口走去。这时，父亲
追了上去。
“我都说过了，你们别拦着我！”儿子说。
“我没拦你，儿子，我跟你一起走。”父亲答道。
7、作文课上，老师出题《生命的价值》。
一个家里做水产生意的学生写道：活鱼每公斤40元，死鱼每公斤10元；活虾每公斤50元，死虾每公斤
15元；活蟹每公斤20元，死蟹只能丢进垃圾桶。因此，生命是宝贵的，我们要珍惜。
8、渔夫老张下河打鱼前总爱问别人，以讨得口彩，图个吉利。这天，下河前，河边仅有一个小孩。他问
道：“小朋友，今天我能捕多大的鱼？”
小孩说：“能捕像我一样大的鱼。”
老张很高兴，问：“你叫啥名字呀？”小孩答道：“我叫小泥鳅。”
拓展阅读
（一）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
Don’t be a robot in interviews
Last week, I was speaking with a friend of mine who does alumni interviews for Yale University. One of my
students was in the process of applying to Yale, and I wanted to get the “dos” and “don’ts” right from the horse’s
mouth. She told me much of what I had heard in the past—students should be enthusiastic, poised, knowledgeable
about the university, and able to ask questions as well as answer them. However, she added one element that I had
not considered before.
“Sometimes applicants can be too polished. It really freaks me out,” she told me.
She went on to describe Chinese students who had memorized detailed answers to hundreds of questions.
“Their answers were not bad. However, it didn’t feel like I was talking to a human being. It was more like talking
to a robot.”
She also mentioned the awkward moments that can arise when an applicant has done a lot of research on
their interviewer. Of course, it is good to take the time to find out what you can about the person you will be
talking to. In this information age, you can easily find out where your interviewer is from, what they majored in,
and even some of their interests. However, just because you know those things, it doesn’t mean you should bring
them up directly in the interview.
“If a student has found out that I liked camping and hiking from my blog, then they might be able to mention
their own interest in those things and ask me about opportunities for outdoor adventures at Yale. That is totally
acceptable. What is weird is when students come into the interview and say, ‘I know that you love camping’. It
makes me feel like the police are interrogating me, not that I am interviewing an applicant.”
So what is the answer? I am not suggesting that students not prepare at all. However, there are limits to
everything. You should be knowledgeable, but don’t let your knowledge overshadow your personality. In the best
interviews, your real self shines through.
1．The author’s friend does alumni interviews for_______.
A．Yale University
B．Oxford
C．Cambridge
D．Stanford University
2．As far as the author’s concerned, students should________ in the interviews.A．be enthusiastic
B．be poised
C．be knowledgeable about the university
D．All of the above.
3．What is the interviewer’s opinion on too-polished applicants?
A．They like this type of applicants very much.
B．They may don’t like this type of applicants.
C．They are scared of those applicants.
D．They won’t let those applicants pass the interviews.
4．According to the author’s friend, if we know the information of interviewers, ________.
A．we shouldn’t bring them up directly in the interview
B．we should bring them up directly in the interview
C．we should be polished like a robot
D．we shouldn’t talk about any interviewers
5．The author suggests that students________.
A．don’t need to prepare for the interviews
B．should prepare everything before interviews
C．shouldn’t let their knowledge overshadow their personalities
D．just need to showcase their personalities
（二）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
Maintain mental health
During a crisis like the novel coronavirus outbreak, healthy people may suffer even if they aren’t actually
infected by the virus. This is because the uncertainty of a crisis can be scary and stressful.
These types of situations can have a negative effect on your overall mental health. This stress can come from
things like the fear of becoming infected or worrying about loved ones.
People may also feel stressed for being stuck inside for a long period of time. For example, you may have
been feeling emotions like boredom, loneliness or anger if you have been staying at home under quarantine.
“For a lot of people, a day or two in isolation may be OK, but weeks without getting out of the house – the
stress will certainly build up,” Paul Yin, a psychologist who has experience with crisis counseling, told NBC
News.
If you find yourself in this situation, you may be thinking, “Is what I’m feeling normal?” or “What can I do
to deal with all of this?” Even if you aren’t in an infected area, it’s natural to experience these emotions.Let’s look at some healthy ways for you to manage some of these negative feelings.
Do what you can to stay informed about the virus. Rumors and speculation can feed feelings of anxiety, so be
sure to get your information from trusted sources like the government.
Follow basic hygiene practices. This includes things like washing your hands often and in the right way,
using tissues when you sneeze or cough, and staying at home if you aren’t feeling well.
Have a daily routine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet and do some exercise every day. You can also use this
time to explore new hobbies and keep busy.
Stay connected. During stressful times, it can feel like you’re alone. But you aren’t! You can talk to friends
and family about your feelings.
“The key is to take good care of the body, arrange a reasonable schedule, ensure adequate sleep and diet, and
get the necessary rest and relaxation,” Zhang Hong, deputy chief physician of Wuhan Mental Health Center, said.
After all, your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
6．The uncertainty of a crisis can have a negative effect on________.
A．physical health B．mental health
C．daily life D．safety
7．According to the author, if someone is stuck inside for a long time, ________.
A．he will be happy B．he will be angry
C．he will have some mental problem D．he will have physical problems
8．________ can feed feelings of anxiety.
A．Trusted information B．Rumors C．Balanced diet D．Adequate sleep
9．How many methods does the author mention to deal with negative emotions?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
10．The author’s purpose is to ________.
A．tell people to pay attention to the novel coronavirus
B．tell people how to manage negative feelings
C．tell people the importance of isolation
D．tell people to stay at home for a long time
（三）
（2024上·河北保定·八年级统考期末）Daniel was always making excuses for forgetting to do things. His
usual excuse was “I was too busy.”
Daniel’s parents were worried about him. “He shouldn’t go through life—making excuses all the time.” his
father said. “No one will believe in him to do anything. He won’t be able to keep a job.”
“I don’t know what we can do.” his mother said.“I have an idea.” his father said. “If this doesn’t work, nothing will.”
The next day was Daniel’s birthday. He was really looking forward to getting exciting presents. He woke up,
wishing his parents would give him a birthday present. But all the morning what they said was “Good morning,
Daniel. Hurry, or you will be late for school.” There were no presents, not even a card. He was really
disappointed.
“Never mind.” he thought. “There will be a surprise for me after school.” But there wasn’t. Sadly, he said to
his parents at dinner. “Today’s my birthday.”
“Oh,” his father said. “So it is. I forgot.”
“So did I.” his mother said.
“How could you forget?” Daniel asked. “There must be a reason (理由).”
“Well, yes.” his father said. “We have a really good excuse for forgetting your birthday, Daniel. We didn’t
remember your birthday because we were too busy.” Poor Daniel! After that, he never had a stupid excuse for not
doing something again.
11．Why were Daniel’s parents worried about him?
A．Daniel didn’t study hard. B．Daniel couldn’t keep a job.
C．People believed in Daniel to do anything. D．Daniel always made excuses for forgetting to do
things.
12．Daniel’s father had an idea of ________.
A．giving Daniel a surprise B．teaching Daniel a lesson
C．sending Daniel exciting presents D．making a big dinner for Daniel
13．Why was Daniel sad at dinner?
A．He was late for school. B．His parents forgot his birthday.
C．He didn’t get the food he wanted. D．He made his parents angry.
（四）
（2024上·辽宁铁岭·八年级统考期末）Everyone has worries. How do you deal with (处理) your worries?
There is always something you can do to help yourself feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no use and it
can’t solve your problems. Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you worry most about grades, ask
yourself these questions:
● Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
● How do I get ready for class? Do I go over (复习) my notes even when there isn’t a test?
● Do I have a good learning environment?
● Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight with your friend, you might write down all the things you could do write a noteto him or her, invite him or her to watch a basketball game, say sorry to him or her and so on. Once you have a list
(清单) of things to do, you could choose one thing that may get your friend back.
You can ask for help when you’re worried. You can find someone to talk to, such as your parents, friends and
teachers.
14．What do kids often worry most about?
A．Their friends. B．Their schoolwork. C．Their grades at school. D．Their habits.
15．If you are worried about grades, don’t ask yourself “________”.
A．Why not give up studies? B．Why are grades important?
C．How do I get ready for class? D．What do grades mean to me?
16．If you have a fight with your friend, you could ________.
A．leave him or her B．try to make new friends
C．invite him or her to watch a game D．refuse to speak to him or her
17．When you are worried, what should you do?
A．Write down your worries. B．Talk to someone.
C．Get ready for class. D．Work hard.
（五）
（2024上·重庆北碚·八年级西南大学附中校考期末）① It’s easy to point fingers when disagreements
happen. Wouldn’t it be great to avoid (避免) conflicts (冲突) with one word? It’s possible. Conflicts often start
and become worse by our choice of words. Words like “You are so…” or “How could you…?” are not a good
choice for polite conversations. Instead, you can start with an “I” and center on your thoughts and feelings about
the matter.
②Dr. Thomas Gordon used the “I-message” in the 1960s. “I-message”, also known as I-statement, is a form
of sentence that can show your thoughts without making others feel down.
③I-statements enable you to express your opinion without using upsetting language. For example, “I forgot
to ask you for your address after you invited me to come,” is better than “You invited me so you should have
given me the address.” In this way, you avoid getting into a fight with others or directly pointing out the other
person’s mistake. Also, you carefully make them realize what’s going on, showing them how the situation makes
you feel. Doing so, you can finally have a meaningful, two-way conversation.
④I-statements are useful in any conversation when you want to tell your side of the story in a more agreeable
and reasonable way. Using an I-statement can also lead to necessary changes and even add warmth to your
relationships. Strangers you come across will find you pleasant and understanding. You and your friends will
continue to build trust in each other.⑤However, not all I-statements are effective in avoiding conflicts. For example, “I feel like you’re
responsible for this,” is as upsetting as “You’re wrong.” Thomas Gordon also said that to successfully use an I-
statement, your words should match your tone (语调), body language, and how you feel.
⑥What’s more, an I-statement also has its disadvantages. The more use of “I” can make you appear self-
centered, especially in some cultures. Some may even think you’re weak and unable to understand others’
opinions. You have to be careful not to use the I-statement in a way that fail to politely voice your real intention
(意图).
⑦All in all, correctly using the I-statement in conversations is a good way to avoid misunderstandings.
Whether you are talking with a classmate or a family member, expressing yourself well is the key. Practice using
I-statements more and you’ll be amazed how it can make a big difference in your social life.
18．When you use an I-statement in a conversation, you ________.
A．seriously point fingers without speaking your opinion loudly
B．directly get into a fight with the other person
C．unknowingly change your thoughts about the matter
D．carefully show yourself to avoid misunderstandings
19．According to the passage, which of these statements would help you avoid conflicts?
A．You should book a table earlier. B．You never let me do anything fun.
C．I get nervous when you speak too loudly.D．I think you always make decisions without me.
20．The writer would probably agree that ________.
A．I-statements show one can’t fully understand others
B．I-statements should be avoided so that we won’t appear self-centered
C．using I-statements can surely make perfect two-way communication
D．using I-statements correctly brings improvements in one’s relationships
21．Which of the following might be the right structure of the passage?
(paragraph 1=①, paragraph 2=②…)
A． B． C． D．
（六）
（2022上·江苏扬州·八年级校联考期中）If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will
become weak, and when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet
many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by
using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance
to become strong.
If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has
a poor memory, many of us think that his parents may be blamed, and few of us know that it is just his own fault
(过错). Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usually they have better memories? This is
because they cannot read or write and when they have to remember things, they cannot write them down in a
small notebook. As a result, they have to remember days, names, songs and stories, so their memory is being
exercised the whole time.
So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: practice remembering things in a way as other
people do.
22．Someone can’t have a good memory if ________.
A．he can’t read or write B．his parents haven’t a good memory
C．he doesn’t make good use of his memory. D．he doesn’t use his arms or legs for some time
23．Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．Your memory needs chance for practice.
B．A good memory is inherited (遗传) from parents.
C．Your memory works in the different ways as your arms or legs.
D．Don’t learn to read and write if you want to have a good memory.
24．Few people know that if someone has a poor memory it is ________.
A．his own fault B．his parents’ fault
C．his teachers’ fault D．his friends’ fault
25．The writer wants to tell us ________.
A．how to read and write well
B．how to have a good memory
C．how to use our arms or legs better
D．how to learn from the people who can’t read or write
（七）
（2022上·河北保定·八年级统考期中）We often face the following situations in our daily life:
•The woman next door plays her piano after 12 o’clock at night.
•The family across the street never cleans up their yard. The rubbish blows into your yard.
•The man next door always parks his car in front of your drive.
Have things like this ever happened to you? If so, you may ask yourself, “Who are these people? Why arethey doing these things to me?”
These days, many people don’t know their neighbours. Sometimes we share a friendly smile or say hello, but
lots of people don’t even know their neighbour’s names! When you don’t know someone, it’s easy to be angry
when something has happened that you think is unfair. You think, “Maybe they like to make me angry,” or
“Maybe they do it on purpose.” Believe it or not, your neighbours probably don’t mean to irritate（激怒）you.
Often, they don’t even know that they’re making you feel angry. So before you take unusual steps to fix the
problem, you should discuss it with them first.
When you move towards your neighbours, you should talk to them in a friendly manner. Praise their children
to make them feel good. Then explain the situation. And if you can think of a simple way to solve the problem,
suggest it.
If talking doesn’t work, ask another person to help. This person can listen to both sides of the story and help
you and your neighbour solve the problem.
Finally, sometimes it’s a good idea to avoid the problem. Depending on the problem, it might be best to just
stay out of your neighbour’s way.
26．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?
A．To ask some questions. B．To lead in the subjects.
C．To tell some stories. D．To answer some questions.
27．You should talk about the problem with your neighbours first because ________.
A．they often say hello or smile to you
B．you do not know what they are called
C．they probably don’t plan to make you unhappy
D．they live next to you
28．When talking with your neighbours, you can make them have a good feeling by ________.
A．praising their children B．explaining the problem
C．shaking hands with them D．telling jokes
29．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．Ways to deal with neighbours. B．Problems caused by neighbours.
C．Situations we may face every day. D．What neighbours are like?
（八）
（2024上·陕西西安·八年级统考期末）根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most children are not interested in doing chores. 30 . How to motivate (激发) your children to dochores? Here is some advice for you.
31 . Children always watch their parents and learn how to act from them, so parents must set a good
example and take chores seriously. This motivates children to do chores, too.
Decide what kinds of chores children do. For younger children, give them easy work, like putting away
their toys. As the children get older, 32 .
Tell children about the importance of doing chores. Discuss the importance of doing chores with children.
Knowing the importance of chores helps to motivate children to do them.
Make a list of chores for children. When children finish the chores on the list, 33 . A chore list
also gives children a sense of pride when they finish all their chores.
Give children some money to do more chores. 34 . It’s best to make children feel that doing
chores is the work that they should do. Remember: never use chores as a punishment (惩罚). And they also think
it is unfair to punish them.
A．parents can reward (奖励) them by giving them a prize
B．never let kids do chores any more
C．But it is not the best way to give money
D．They think it’s boring
E．Parents should leave much chores for kids
F．Set good examples in the family
G．make them do more difficult chores
（九）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
Communication gap
Shi Jianfei, 21, is a mechanical manufacturing and automation major at Beijing Information Science and
Technology University. He encountered an academic problem during the summer vacation but it took him a lot of
determination to finally approach his professor at school to solve the problem. To his surprise, the meeting turned
out to be quite pleasant.
But only a few students turn to their professors to ask for advice in solving problems or discuss academic
topics with them. According to a poll of 2,636 college students conducted by MyCOS, a Beijing-based
consultancy, more than a third of them contact their professors less than once a year.
Although most students and teachers are willing to communicate with each other, it seems that an effective
communication mechanism is absent.
Shi says most of his professors share their contact details with students in the first class, but students tend notto take advantage of this.
“Communication usually takes place in class or between classes, because it’s difficult to get in touch with
professors at any other time,” he says. “University professors always look very busy.”
Pressure
However, from the faculty’s perspective, students are too cautious about communicating with professors.
“They’re worried about asking questions they think may leave a bad impression,” says Du Xiguang,
professor of chemistry at Northeast Normal University.
Wu created a QQ group in which students can discuss various issues with him, ranging from academic topics
to personal problems.
“I find they are very talkative in this group because all of them are anonymous. But if they talk to me in
person, they’re shy and nervous,” he says.
His view is echoed by Wu Qian, 22, an English major at Tsinghua University. Wu admits that when she
encounters problems she prefers talking to her classmates and upper classmen.
“I think many students are too shy and passive, myself included. I feel more comfortable communicating
with my peers,” she says.
Different styles of teaching
Cheng Haonan, 20, a space science and technology major at Nanjing University, offers another reason why
students don’t form strong relationships with professors.
“We only meet our professor once or twice a week. That’s a lot less than the frequency with which we met
our teachers in high school. Some professors can’t even remember my name,” says Cheng.
Du also attributes the shyness of many students to a change in teaching styles. In primary school, Chinese
students get used to talking with their teachers because they’re like “nannies” who not only teach, but also watch
out for their students’ personal development.
“In college, such communication isn’t *compulsory anymore and students aren’t pushed to discuss their ideas
with professors,” says Du. “The real problem is that students aren’t yet ready to engage in adult conversation with
professors. Some of them just expect professors to explain facts and help them prepare for exams, like in high
school.”
Chen Yongmei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, tackles this problem by taking the
initiative. Since she only teaches one class a week, Chen invites one or two students for lunch every day. During
lunch, they discuss academic and personal problems.
“Most students make use of this mechanism, but a few of them don’t,” she says. “In the latter case, I
gradually lose the passion for communicating with them because this isn’t middle school. I’m happy to talk to
them, but I don’t want to force them into a conversation they’re uncomfortable with.”【回答问题】
35．What’s Shi Jianfei’s major?
36．How many college students contact their professors less than once a year?
37．Why do students and professors communicate infrequently?
38．What will Wu Qian do when she meets problems?
39．How does Chen Yongmei communicate with students?
