Unit 1 Time to Relax Section B 2a–2e 分层训练2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit 1 Time to Relax Section B (2a~2e) 分层训练（2025春人教版） 【基础达标】 一、根据汉语提示填写单词 1. In Japan, many people practice ________ (茶道) to find inner peace. 2. The old couple likes to ________ (园艺) in their backyard every afternoon. 3. Learning to play a traditional ________ (乐器) is a popular relaxation way in some countries. 4. She joined a ________ (陶器) class last month and found it very relaxing. 5. The ________ (节奏) of folk music can make people feel calm and happy. 二、用所给词的适当形式填空 1. Many people in Italy enjoy ________ (spend) weekends with family in the countryside. 2. He ________ (learn) to make pottery for two years and now he can make beautiful bowls. 3. You should ________ (try) different relaxation ways to find what suits you best. 4. The tea ceremony in Japan ________ (be) not just about drinking tea—it’s a form of art. 5. My aunt ________ (grow) flowers and vegetables in her garden since she retired. 三、根据题后要求做题（每空一词） 1. People in Mexico relax by having family gatherings. (对画线部分提问) ________ ________ people in Mexico relax? 2. Gardening helps people reduce stress. (改为一般疑问句) ________ gardening ________ people reduce stress? 3. The tea ceremony takes about an hour to finish. (对画线部分提问) ________ ________ does the tea ceremony take to finish? 4. He thinks playing the erhu is a meaningful hobby. (同义句转换) He thinks playing the erhu is a hobby ________ ________ meaningful. 5. They have been practicing pottery for three months. (改为否定句) They ________ ________ practicing pottery for three months. 【能力提升】 四、根据短文内容选择最佳答案 Different Relaxation Ways Around the World People in different countries have their own favorite ways to relax, and these ways often come from their cultures. In Japan, the tea ceremony is a popular relaxation activity. It is not a quick process—every step, from preparing tea to serving it, is slow and careful. People love it because it helps them feel peaceful and forget their daily stress. In Mexico, family is very important. So on weekends, Mexican families usually have big gatherings. They eat delicious food, talk with each other, and play games together. It makes them feel close and happy. In China, many old people enjoy gardening. My Chinese neighbor, Mr. Li, has been gardening for two years. He grows flowers and vegetables in his yard. He says gardening lets him get close to nature and relax after a quiet day. No matter which way people choose, the goal is the same: to reduce stress and enjoy life. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to learn traditional skills B. Different relaxation ways around the world C. The history of folk music D. Popular outdoor activities in different countries 2. Why do people in Japan love the tea ceremony? A. It’s a quick way to relax B. It helps them feel peaceful C. It’s easy to learn D. It can save time 3. What do Mexican families usually do on weekends? A. Have big gatherings B. Practice gardening C. Make pottery D. Play traditional instruments 4. How long has the writer’s Chinese neighbor been gardening? A. For two weeks B. For two months C. For two years D. For twenty years 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. Relaxation ways are the same in all countries B. Traditional hobbies are not popular anymore C. Different cultures have different relaxation traditions D. Indoor activities are better than outdoor ones 五、语篇填空 第一节 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 relax culture different traditional practice family peace hobby around bring People 1. ________ the world have various ways to relax. These ways are often linked to their 2. ________ and customs. In Japan, the tea ceremony is a 3. ________ relaxation activity. People 4. ________ it to find inner 5. ________. Every step of the ceremony, from making tea to drinking it, is slow and careful. In Mexico, 6. ________ gatherings are the most popular way to relax. On weekends, families get together to eat, talk and play games. It 7. ________ people close and makes them feel happy. In China, many old people love gardening as a 8. ________. They grow flowers and vegetables in their yards. It’s not just about growing plants—it’s a way to 9. ________ and enjoy life. No matter how 10. ________ these ways are, they all help people reduce stress and feel better. 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每空限填一词。 Everyone needs to find their own way to relax. 1. ________ different cultures, relaxation ways can be very different. In some countries, people like active activities, while in others, quiet activities are more popular. The tea ceremony in Japan is a good example 2. ________ a quiet relaxation way. It teaches people to slow down and enjoy the moment. 3. ________ Mexico, family is very important, so family gatherings are a common relaxation choice. People there love to spend time with their loved ones. Gardening is also a popular hobby 4. ________ many people. It allows people to get close to nature and see the fruits of their hard work. 5. ________ matter what relaxation way you choose, the key is to enjoy it and let it help you feel calm. 六、任务型阅读（贴合2c/2d题型） 阅读短文，完成下列任务。 Different Relaxation Ways Around the World People in different countries have their own favorite ways to relax, and these ways often come from their cultures. In Japan, the tea ceremony is a popular relaxation activity. It is not a quick process—every step, from preparing tea to serving it, is slow and careful. People love it because it helps them feel peaceful and forget their daily stress. In Mexico, family is very important. So on weekends, Mexican families usually have big gatherings. They eat delicious food, talk with each other, and play games together. It makes them feel close and happy. In China, many old people enjoy gardening. My Chinese neighbor, Mr. Li, has been gardening for two years. He grows flowers and vegetables in his yard. He says gardening lets him get close to nature and relax after a quiet day. No matter which way people choose, the goal is the same: to reduce stress and enjoy life. 任务一：根据短文内容补全表格 Country Relaxation Way Main Feature Japan Tea ceremony 1. ____________ Mexico 2. ____________ Get together with family China Gardening 3. ____________ 任务二：根据短文内容回答问题 1. What do people in Japan think of the tea ceremony? ________________________________________________________________ 2. Why do Mexican families like having gatherings? ________________________________________________________________ 【拓展运用】 七、书面表达 根据2a~2e阅读内容，结合自身经历，写一篇80词左右的短文，介绍“一种你喜欢的传统休闲方式”，包含以下要点： 1. 这种休闲方式是什么； 2. 它的特点； 3. 你喜欢它的原因。 【参考答案】 基础达标 一、1. tea ceremony 2. garden 3. instrument 4. pottery 5. rhythm 二、1. spending 2. has learned 3. try 4. is 5. has been growing 三、1. How do 2. Does; help 3. How long 4. that is 5. haven’t been 能力提升 四、1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 五、第一节1. around 2. culture 3. traditional 4. practice 5. peace 6. family 7. brings 8. hobby 9. relax 10. different 第二节1. In 2. of 3. In 4. among 5. No 六、 任务一： 1. Slow and careful; find inner peace 2. Family gatherings 3. Get close to nature; relax and enjoy life 任务二： 1. They think it is a way to find inner peace and enjoy the moment. 2. Because they value family and it brings them close to their loved ones. 拓展运用 七、（范文） My favorite traditional relaxation way is calligraphy. It is a quiet activity that has a long history in China. When I practice calligraphy, I need to focus on every stroke carefully. It makes me forget my study stress and feel calm. I also learn about Chinese characters and culture from it. Practicing calligraphy not only relaxes me but also improves my patience. I really enjoy this meaningful hobby. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $