Unit 1 Time to Relax 单元提优测试卷2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 1 Time to Relax 单元提优测试卷 一、单项选择（每小题2分，共20分） 从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 teacher encourages me ______ calligraphy every day to improve my patience. A. practise　　B. to practise　　C. practising　　D. practised 2. —Why do you like hiking? —Because it helps me ______ my stress and enjoy nature. A. reduce　　B. develop　　C. receive　　D. produce 3. The first step of learning skiing is always the hardest, but you shouldn’t ______ easily. A. get over　　B. give up　　C. get into　　D. give away 4. I love to watch my grandpa ______ calligraphy. It looks so peaceful. A. do　　B. to do　　C. doing　　D. done 5. —Would you like to go on an ______ with us this weekend? —Sure! I want to enjoy the fresh air in the mountain. A. outing　　B. interview　　C. exam　　D. activity 6. He used to be ______ of water, but now he swims very well. A. happy　　B. scared　　C. tired　　D. bored 7. I decided ______ a go at painting after I saw my friend’s beautiful works. A. have　　B. having　　C. to have　　D. had 8. She taught me how ______ a poem, and now I can write my own. A. write　　B. to write　　C. writing　　D. written 9. —What do you usually do in your free time? —I play the flute ______ relax myself. A. for　　B. so that　　C. in order to　　D. such as 10. My dad told me ______ too hard, or I would feel tired. A. not push　　B. to not push　　C. not to push　　D. don’t push 二、完形填空（每小题2分，共20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。 My name is Li Hua. In my free time, I love doing calligraphy. It’s a traditional Chinese hobby that helps me relax and express my feelings. When I first started, I spent hours practising single ____11____, and my hand often felt tired. But my ____12____ encouraged me not to ____13____, so I kept going. Now, calligraphy is more than a hobby—it’s a way to ____14____ my love for Chinese culture. I also like to go hiking with my friends on weekends. Walking in the mountains helps me ____15____ my stress and enjoy the beauty of nature. Last month, we went on an ____16____ to a small village. We met a local artist who taught us how to paint on rice paper. It was a great experience, and I decided ____17____ painting as a new hobby. Sometimes, I feel ____18____ of trying new things, but I know the first step is always the hardest. I’m glad I got into calligraphy and hiking—they make my life more colourful. I hope to learn skiing next winter, even though I know it will be a ____19____. I believe I can ____20____ my fear and become a good skier. 11. A. strokes　　B. poems　　C. coins　　D. stamps 12. A. doctor　　B. instructor　　C. actor　　D. singer 13. A. get over　　B. get into　　C. give up　　D. give away 14. A. hide　　B. express　　C. change　　D. forget 15. A. reduce　　B. increase　　C. create　　D. find 16. A. exam　　B. interview　　C. outing　　D. activity 17. A. try　　B. to try　　C. trying　　D. tried 18. A. happy　　B. scared　　C. excited　　D. interested 19. A. success　　B. failure　　C. challenge　　D. mistake 20. A. get over　　B. get into　　C. give up　　D. give away 三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共28分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Hobbies are important for teenagers. They help us relax, learn new skills, and make friends. Here are some popular hobbies among middle school students: Calligraphy: Many students love calligraphy because it helps them calm down and improve their handwriting. They often practise after school or on weekends. Hiking: Hiking is a great way to get exercise and enjoy nature. Students usually go hiking with their friends or family during holidays. Programming: Some students are interested in programming. They learn to create small apps or games, which helps them develop their logical thinking. Skiing: Skiing is a fun winter activity. Many students try skiing for the first time during winter holidays, and they find it exciting. 21. Why do students love calligraphy? A. Because it helps them make more friends.　　 B. Because it helps them calm down and improve handwriting. C. Because it is a popular winter activity.　　 D. Because it helps them develop logical thinking. 22. Which hobby can help students get exercise? A. Calligraphy　　B. Programming　　C. Hiking　　D. Skiing 23. What do programming students learn to do? A. Create small apps or games.　　B. Improve their handwriting. C. Enjoy nature with friends.　　D. Ski on the snow. B Last weekend, I went on an outing with my classmates to a mountain park. We left early in the morning and took a bus to the park. When we arrived, we started hiking along the trail. The air was fresh, and we could hear birds singing all around us. After hiking for an hour, we reached a small lake. We sat by the lake and had a picnic. We shared snacks and talked about our hobbies. Some of my classmates love playing the flute, and one of them played a beautiful song for us. In the afternoon, we visited a small calligraphy museum near the park. We learned about the history of Chinese calligraphy and tried to write some characters ourselves. It was a little difficult, but we all had fun. We went back home in the evening. I felt tired but happy. This outing not only helped me relax but also taught me more about Chinese culture. 24. How did the students go to the mountain park? A. By bike　　B. By bus　　C. By car　　D. On foot 25. What did they do by the lake? A. They had a picnic.　　B. They went swimming. C. They played the flute.　　D. They visited a museum. 26. What did they learn in the calligraphy museum? A. How to hike along the trail.　　B. How to play the flute. C. The history of Chinese calligraphy.　　D. How to write English characters. C Learning a new hobby can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. Here are some tips for starting a new hobby: 1. Choose something you like: Don’t pick a hobby just because it’s popular. Choose something that interests you, and you will be more likely to stick with it. 2. Start small: You don’t need to be perfect at the beginning. Start with simple tasks and gradually improve. 3. Ask for help: If you have trouble, ask your teacher, parents, or friends for advice. They can help you get over your difficulties. 4. Be patient: Learning a new hobby takes time. Don’t give up if you don’t see progress right away. Keep practising, and you will get better. 27. Why should you choose a hobby that interests you? A. Because it’s popular.　　B. Because you will be more likely to stick with it. C. Because it’s easy to learn.　　D. Because your friends will like it. 28. What does the word “rewarding” mean in the passage? A. 无聊的　　B. 有回报的　　C. 困难的　　D. 流行的 29. What should you do if you have trouble with your new hobby? A. Give up immediately.　　B. Ask for help from others. C. Wait for progress.　　D. Start a new hobby. 四、信息还原（每小题2分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，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。 Hobbies are an important part of our lives. They help us relax and learn new skills. ____30____ Here are some popular hobbies and their benefits: Calligraphy is a traditional hobby that helps us calm down and improve our patience. ____31____ When we practise calligraphy, we focus on every stroke, which makes us feel peaceful. Hiking is a great way to get exercise and enjoy nature. ____32____ Walking in the mountains can reduce our stress and make us feel happy. Programming is a modern hobby that helps us develop logical thinking. ____33____ We can create small apps or games, which gives us a sense of achievement. Skiing is an exciting winter activity. ____34____ It also teaches us to be brave and face challenges. A. It helps us stay healthy and connect with nature.　　 B. We can learn about different cultures through hobbies. C. It requires us to balance our body and control our movements.　　 D. Many people enjoy doing calligraphy in their free time. E. We can learn to solve problems and think creatively.　　 F. Hobbies can also help us make new friends. G. It is a good way to express our feelings. 五、词汇运用（每空2分，共20分） A) 根据中文或首字母提示补全单词 35. I like to do ______ (书法) in my free time. It helps me relax. 36. We will go ______ (滑雪) this winter holiday. 37. You should p______ speaking English every day to improve it. 38. Our school will have a field t______ to the science museum next week. 39. The little girl enjoys reading stories about n______ and animals. B) 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空 40. My mother often tells me to do ______ (I) homework carefully. 41. Tom and his friends enjoy ______ (play) basketball every afternoon. 42. She ______ (usual) gets up at 6:00 a.m., but today she got up late. 43. This is my uncle’s farm—there are many ______ (sheep) on it. 44. My father ______ (leave) for Beijing tomorrow morning, so he is packing his bag now. 六、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共8分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Hobbies are important for teenagers. They help us relax, learn new skills, and build confidence. One of my favourite hobbies is calligraphy. I started learning calligraphy last year. At first, it was very difficult. I spent hours practising single strokes, and my hand often felt tired. But my instructor encouraged me not to give up, so I kept going. Now, calligraphy is more than a hobby—it’s a way to express my feelings. When I write calligraphy, I feel calm and peaceful. I also like to go hiking with my friends. Hiking helps me reduce my stress and enjoy the beauty of nature. Last month, we went on an outing to a mountain. We met a local artist who taught us how to paint on rice paper. It was a great experience, and I decided to try painting as a new hobby. I believe that hobbies make our lives more colourful. They help us grow as people and become more confident. 45. What is one of the writer’s favourite hobbies? _________________________________________________________________ 46. How did the writer feel when he first started learning calligraphy? _________________________________________________________________ 47. What does calligraphy help the writer do? _________________________________________________________________ 48. Why does the writer think hobbies are important? _________________________________________________________________ 七、书面表达（12分） 假设你校近期开展了“我的课余生活”主题分享活动，请你根据以下提示，写一篇英语短文，介绍你的一项课余爱好。 提示： 1. 你的爱好是什么（如：书法、滑雪、徒步等）； 2. 你为什么喜欢这项爱好； 3. 你的收获或感受。 要求： 1. 词数60-80左右； 2. 语句通顺，语法正确，条理清晰； 3. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、单项选择 1. B　　2. A　　3. B　　4. A　　5. A　　6. B　　7. C　　8. B　　9. C　　10. C 二、完形填空 11. A　　12. B　　13. C　　14. B　　15. A　　16. C　　17. B　　18. B　　19. C　　20. A 三、阅读理解 21. B　　22. C　　23. A　　24. B　　25. A　　26. C　　27. B　　28. B　　29. B 四、信息还原 30. F　　31. D　　32. A　　33. E　　34. C 五、词汇运用 35. calligraphy　　36. skiing　　37. practise　　38. trip　　39. nature 40. my　　41. playing　　42. usually　　43. sheep　　44. is leaving 六、任务型阅读 45. Calligraphy. 46. It was very difficult, and his hand often felt tired. 47. It helps him express his feelings and feel calm and peaceful. 48. Because they help us relax, learn new skills, build confidence, and make our lives more colourful. 七、书面表达（示例） My Favourite Hobby My favourite hobby is calligraphy. I started learning it last year because I love Chinese culture. Calligraphy helps me relax after a busy day of studying. When I write characters, I focus on every stroke, which makes me feel peaceful. I have also made some friends who share the same hobby. We often practise together and learn from each other. Calligraphy not only improves my patience but also makes me proud of our traditional culture. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $