新目标（Go for it）版2018-2019学年初中英语八年级下册Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents? 单元过关卷（含听力音频）

—I think you are wrong. You ________ do your homework by yourself.

—It doesn't matter. Most people feel so before an exam.

—Yes, I'd love to. But my mother doesn't allow me ________ out at night.

—I hear the manager ________ him a good job, but he refused it.

—________ go to sleep earlier this evening?

—________. You can come to my office every Saturday.

    Today we will talk about the generation gap(代沟). The generation gap means a lack of(缺乏)communication 1 one generation and another. That could come from the differences of tastes, 2and habits. It often happens between parents and their 3. Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? If so, 4 this reading can help you bridge(消除)the generation gap.

    Firstly, communication is the most important. 5 with your parents about something in your life. Start with it, and you'll see 6 close your family members are.

    Secondly, try spending more 7 with your parents. You can go for a football game with your father,  8 you can have an evening walk with your mother. You and your parents can take part in free time activities together. They will find the 9 interests as yours and all of you will have fun.

    Finally, your parents can help with your problems. So 10 your problems with them. They have more experience and will give you good advice. It will also help to bridge the gap.

    All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?

    Linda My mom is like my friend. I talk about everything to her. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend—my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.

    Peter Laughing helps me when I'm upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.

    John Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up. And the beautiful view(风景)at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.

    Everyone gets angry. Many things may make you angry. Maybe your teacher gave you too much homework. Or maybe a friend borrowed your favorite video game and then broke it. You may get angry when something doesn't go your way. Maybe you get mad at yourself when your team loses an important game. Or maybe you become a road rager(路怒族)when a driver accidentally cuts in front of you. That makes you angry! You need to know what to do with your anger. Here are some things you can do when you feel angry：

    Talk to a friend you can trust. *Count to 10.

    Get or give a hug. *Take some exercise.

    Draw a picture of your anger. *Play a video game.

    Run around the outside of the house five times as fast as you can.

    Sing along with the CD player.

    Think good thoughts (maybe about a fun vacation or your favorite sport).

    Take a bike ride, go skating, play basketball—do something active!

Never getting angry is impossible. But when you're angry, you can do something and it can make things better or worse. Don't let anger be the boss of you. Be in control of it!

    Bullying(欺凌)has become a big problem in schools, which has caused serious attention of society. To know what causes bullying will help to stop it. There are many① factors that involve(陷入) a child in bullying：②Parents are busy with their work, leaving their children_ alone or with the grandparents. They don't get love or warmth from their parents. Children who are bullied are easier to bully others. Some children bully others to get respect(尊重)from other kids. Teenage girls bully to win attention or love from someone. Movies and video games also play a role in a child's bullying action.

    Parents, teachers, schools and society should work jointly to stop bullying. As students. ③you should respect others and not make fun of their weakness. If you are bullied, you have the right to tell your parents or teachers about it first and ask them for help.

    Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become (worry) because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble on well with people like their parents and classmates.

    Liu Wei, a junior 2 student, could not understand his teacher and was doing (bad) in his lessons. He became so nervous he started to cut his finger with a knife.

    student, Xiao Li, wasn't good with his roommate, Xiao Huang. He (kill) Xiao Huang by poisoning the water in the drinking machine in their dormitory.

    A recent report (say) about 18% of teenagers have mental (精神上的) problems. Their troubles include being nervous and very (happy), and having problems in learning and getting on with others. Many students who have problems won't ask for (advise) or help. Some think they will look stupid (傻的) they go to see a doctor. Others don't want to talk about their secrets.

A：Hi, Jenny! You look unhappy.

B：Oh… I argued with my mom just now.

A：

B：Because she didn't buy a selfie stick (自拍杆) for me.

A：A selfie stick?

B：It can help take photos easily. It's cheap, only 25 yuan.

A：

B：Good idea! But how can I make money if I buy it by myself? Do you have any good ideas?

A：Yes.

B：Yes, I can. I can do the dishes and do some cleaning.

A：Green Restaurant wants a helper. You can have a try. It pays you 10 yuan an hour.

B：Sounds great. I'll have a try.

提示：1）Xiao Hui过去成绩很好，积极参加学校的各项活动；2）Xiao Hui现在对学习没兴趣，上课不专心；3）你的看法(至少两点)。

要求：90词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：be crazy about…对……着迷；have no interest in…对……没兴趣；make a balance between…and…平衡……和……

Dear Xiao Hui,

    I hear that you lose yourself in mobile games. I really feel worried about you.

    Best wishes to you.

Yours,

Wang Feng