Unit1 Time to Relax阅读与写作能力专项训练-2025-2026学年人教八年级下册英语

新人教八年级下册英语Unit1 Time to Relax阅读与写作能力专项训练及答案 一、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 What do students actually do for fun? Last week, I did a survey by 1. (I) to learn about how Grade 8 students relax on weekends. I asked 500 students 2. their favourite ways to relax.After getting the answers, I sorted out 3. results. 4. (surprising), the results show that 50% of the students choose to use their phones or computers to relax. Another 20% prefer reading books, such as storybooks, and they get great joy from wonderful stories. Some have a special interest in reading 5. (poem). Another 20% enjoy listening to music because it 6. (reduce) stress. Some like to sing 7. (express) their feelings,while others prefer playing instruments. Finally, only 10% of the students enjoy sports. They often go climbing or play ball games outdoors with friends 8. they want to enjoy the fresh air. Some even try going9. (ski) in winter. We all know that TV shows, phones and computers are popular. But too much screen time can cause eye problems. Let's do something 10. (meaning) to help ourselves grow! From now on, try to spend less time on phones and more time reading or doing sport with friends. 1. 2. 3 . 4. 5. 6. 7 . 8. 9. 10. 2、 完形填空 （一） Mr Clarke works in a middle school. He likes reading and often 1 some books from the library. He listens to the radio every morning and reads 2 after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students admire him very much. Mike, Mr Clarke's little son, is only nine. He 3 likes reading books. And he often asks his father some questions. Mr Clarke always thinks he's too young to understand and chooses 4 ones to answer. Of course, the boy is not satisfied with(对……满意) it. One day Mike read 5 about the incandescent bulbs (白炽灯) and was 6 it. When his father told him to do some housework, he went on thinking of it. He asked his father a few questions, and his father answered all. Then his father said, “Fathers always know 7 than sons!” The boy thought for a while and said,“I don't think so.” His father asked,“Oh? Why?” Mike didn't answer and asked 8 , “ 9 developed the incandescent bulbs?”“ Thomas Edison,”answered Mr Clarke. “Then, why didn't his10 develop them?” Looking at his son, Mr Clarke didn't know what to answer! ( )1. A. finds B. sells C. borrows D. buys ( )2. A. CDs B. music C. TVs D. newspapers ( )3. A. also B. never C. even D. only ( )4. A. more difficult B. the most difficult C. harder D. the easiest ( )5. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything ( )6. A. worried about B. interested in C. afraid of D. angry with ( )7. A. more B. most C. less D. least ( )8. A. instead B. carefully C. quickly D. brightly ( )9. A. Who B. Where C. When D. What ( )10. A. teacher B. mother C. son D. father （二） When I was young, my family was poor. So our weekends were filled with simple pleasures we could do for 1 , like picnics, bike rides, and my favourite—— trips to the 2 . Thanks to the library's children's section, I fell in love with 3 . I had my parents read the books we borrowed over and over until we needed to 4 them. When I was about five years old, I started to 5 on my own, and had a curious thought: I knew we 6 get books from the library or buy them in stores if we had the money, but 7 did books come from? I asked my mother this question; she replied that the stories were made up by writers. These people 8 the stories so they could be shared with others. Many years later, I still remember that 9 . It was as though I'd been struck(击中) by lightning. I knew my dream in this world. I would be one of those 10 . I began by making up stories about animals, dictating(口述)them to my grandmother 11 I didn't master the writing skills to write them down 12 . I filled notebooks with words when I grew a little 13 . I started to learn some of the writing 14 at school, such as grammar and basic story structure. I finished my homework 15 each day so I could write for the rest of the evening. In this way, I completed my first attempt at a novel by fourteen. ( )1. A. fun B. free C. love D. help ( )2. A. library B. bookshop C. supermarket D. park ( )3. A. games B. pictures C. stories D. music ( )4. A. return B. buy C. record D. keep ( )5. A. live B. borrow C. return D. read ( )6. A. need B. must C. could D. should ( )7. A. when B. how C. what D. where ( )8. A. packed up B. wrote down C. took over D. worked on ( )9. A. moment B. day C. idea D. question ( )10. A. students B. riders C. writers D. shopkeepers ( )11. A. if B. because C. however D. although ( )12. A. myself B. herself C. himself D. yourself ( )13. A. taller B. stronger C. older D. fatter ( )14. A. instructions B. skills C. posters D. words ( )15. A. easily B. carefully C. slowly D. quickly 三、阅读理解 A Although people have more free time than ever, it doesn't feel that way. These days, we often spend our free time using our phones. And lots of information and pictures make our minds tired. We don't have enough time to relax. To really make ourselves relaxed, we can use our free time wisely in the following ways: Plan your activities Think about what you want to do in your free time. Do you want to exercise, take a trip or just relax? Do what makes you happy. Free time is for doing what you enjoy. And make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your free time. Try something new Don't always play computer games in your free time. You can do something different. You can try to read a book, draw or cook. Trying something new can be an exciting way to spend your free time. Put your phone away It's important to put your phone away. When you put your phone near you, it may distract you with all kinds of messages. This will make it difficult for you to fix your mind on what you enjoy in your free time. Meet new people Join a club to meet people with the same interests. You can talk with different people and also learn from them. Help others. You' ll feel you are using your free time wisely if you help people in need. So, visit the old or help out in a children's club. ( )1. What do people often do in their free time according to Paragraph 1? A. Make friends. B. Draw pictures. C. Use the phones. D. Read books for information. ( )2. Which of the following ways tells you to do something different? A. Plan your activities. B. Try something new. C. Put your phone away. D. Meet new people. ( )3. What do the underlined words“distract you”probably mean? A. Make you unhappy. B. Help you in a friendly way. C. Take your attention away. D. Improve your understanding. ( )4. What does the text mainly talk about? A. How to make a living. B. What to do on vacation. C. How to spend free time wisely. D. What to read in your free time. B ①A lot of people take up dancing as a hobby after work. In fact, dancing has been considered one of the best exercises to fight bad feelings in recent years. ②Dancing, which involves (包含) moving the body to different kinds of music, helps our bodies produce much endorphin (内啡肽), a chemical that makes us feel relaxed and happy. ③While simply listening to music or doing sports can cheer us up, mixing them together gives better results. In a study, a group of scientists tested some patients under three conditions: a group dancing to music, a group just listening to music, and a group riding bikes without music. The results showed that the first group were the least depressed (沮丧的). ④Dancing can bring people together too. Tango,Latin or other social dancing require us to move with others, which can improve our sense of social connection, according to IBSA, a Swiss scientific foundation. ⑤Dancing also helps people let go of bad feelings. Studies have found that depression often has to do with sadness about the past or worries about the future. However, dancing helps you focus on the present, connect with your body, and free your mind for a while, as reported by a mental health news website. ⑥Lauren Helper, a social worker in Virginia,US, pointed out that if people enjoy music of any kind, dancing can be a helpful way to reduce stress.She also said that dancing can take any form, whether it's moving around the house to a song or going out dancing with friends. “The important part of movement is that it is fun,” she added. ( )5. What can help you the most when you are sad according to the study? A. Attending a concert. B. Talking to a friend. C. Dancing to music. D. Riding a bike. ( )6. Why do people take up dancing after work? A. To make money. B. To fight bad feelings. C. To learn new skills. D. To kill time. ( )7. Which group was found the least depressed in the study? A. The group listening to music. B. The group riding bikes. C. The group dancing to music. D. All groups were the same ( )8. What is the structure of the passage? ( )9. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. A New Way to Do Sports B. The Best Hobby for Workers C. How to Dance Correctly D. Why Dancing Helps with Mood C Although we now have more free time than before, it seems that we don't feel that way. We often waste time on phones or other things. And lots of information and pictures make our minds tired. Then we don't have enough time to relax. To make ourselves really relaxed, we need to spend our free time well.Here are some useful ways. Think about your activities. Do you want to exercise, go on a trip or just relax yourself? Think about the activities that you like to do in your free time. Plan your time well and make sure you can really enjoy yourself. Try something new. Don't always play games in your free time. Do something more meaningful (有意义的). You can try painting, cooking or something else. Doing something new can be an exciting way to spend your free time. Put your phone away. It's important to put your phone away because if you keep it close to you, it can make your heart beat faster with all kinds of messages. This will make it harder for you to enjoy your free time. Meet new people. Join a club to meet people with similar interests. You can talk to and learn from different people. It can make your life more colorful. Help others in need. Spending your free time helping people in need will make you feel good. Visit the old people or help at a children's club. We know that helping others is helping ourselves. ( )10. Which of the following can be inferred(推断) from Paragraph 1? A. We don't have too much free time. B. We are busy with our studies every day. C. There aren't enough holidays for most of us. D. We don't relax well because our minds are busy. ( )11. What activities are mentioned(提到) in Paragraph 3? A. Swimming and running. B. Reading and writing. C. Painting and cooking. D. Singing and dancing. ( )12. What does the underlined word“it” refer to in Paragraph 4? A. The time. B. The phone. C. The message. D. The interest. ( )13. What's the purpose(目的) of this passage? A. To tell us how to find information and pictures. B. To tell us how to help others in need. C. To tell us how to meet people with similar interests. D. To tell us how to make our free time more meaningful. ( )14.What would be the best structure of this passage? 四、从方框中选择恰当的词语，并用其正确形式填空。每词限用一次。 strong, confident, important, balance, hike, for, deal, reduce, make, problem Work Hard, Play Hard It is hard to find time for hobbies when you' re busy, but hobbies are really 1. . Physical hobbies like going 2. or playing tennis can help you be in good health—— they keep you fit, lower stress, and even improve your memory. Some scientists also think that making music lowers blood pressure and makes our body 3. . Hobbies are good for your feelings. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you4. with bad emotions. In a study, after 45 minutes of making art, most people felt more5. . Hobbies are good, but the right 6. is important. Screen time is fun but could cause7. like eye strain or poor sleep and even loneliness. So, choose some outdoor hobbies like going hiking or flying a kite to enjoy fresh air and take a friend with you, which can 8. loneliness. No matter what your hobby is, make time 9. it. Remember: all work and no play10. Jack a dull boy! 1. 2. 3 . 4. 5. 6. 7 . 8. 9. 10. 五、任务型阅读 Most people would throw away the mango pit(芒果核) after eating the fruit, but not some young people in China.They keep the mango pits as“pets” to“groom(梳理)” them. Many young people like to show their new“pets” on the internet. They also share why they pick up the unusual hobby. Some say it gives them the same happiness as keeping dogs and cats. And some say they are able to cut down stress. Liu Xiaomeng is one of them. She keeps an 11-page“mango pit diary”. The“diary” is about the“growth” of the fruit. The process of“keeping” mango pits is not easy. First she has to wash off the pulp(果肉) from the pit. Then she uses a toothbrush to brush the pit to white. After that, the mango pit is dried with a hair dryer(吹风机); it will be put in the sun to stop mold(霉菌) growth. Liu now has two mango pits, named“Da Mao” and“Er Mao”, or Hairy I and Ⅱ. She said that she was surprised by the likes that she got online. Besides(除了)“grooming” the mango pit, some young people even make small handicrafts. Some people did it for fun at first, but now they feel it is an enjoyable hobby. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。(10分) 1. Where do many young people show their mango pit pets? 2. Why do many young people pick up the hobby of keeping the mango pits as their pets? 3. How many steps does Liu Xiaomeng need to keep mango pits? 4. How did Liu feel when she got likes on the internet? 5. What else do some young people do with the mango pits? 6、 阅读还原 阅读下面短文，然后根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 On March 4th, 2025, the Pritzker Prize was given to 69-year-old LiuJiakun. The prize, which was set up in 1979, is architecture's(建筑) highest prize. Liu is the fifty-fourth winner of this award. 1 Before him, Wang Shu won the award in 2012. Liu is famous for designing public spaces in cities. He always creates places for people to gather and enjoy nature. 2 This five-floor building was built in 2015. It features paths for walking and biking. Inside, there are spaces for culture, sports and business. It also offers a beautiful view of local natural and man-made environments. Born in Chengdu in 1956, Liu spent much of his childhood exploring the hospital where his mother worked. He loved climbing onto rooftops to see the city's mix of traditional homes and modern buildings. 3 As an architect, Liu doesn't want a strong personal style(风格). 4 So, he pays more attention to understanding each place and its needs. He also tries to balance China's traditional architecture with modern technology.“Traditional architecture is great, but it's a product(产物) of its time,” Liu said. 5 Liu also believes that cities should be places for people, not just buildings. Only in this way can a city grow in a healthy way. A. He is the second Chinese citizen to receive the prize. B. Architects around the world all hope to get this award. C. Instead, he hopes his work can fit the local conditions(条件). D. These early experiences developed his interest in architecture. E. One of his best-known projects is the West Village in Chengdu. F. However, he spends much time studying famous western buildings. G. He takes the best parts of tradition and presents them in a modern way. 1. 2. 3 . 4. 5. 七、书面表达 快乐对于中学生来说非常重要。请写一段英语短文，介绍你平时通过什么活动放松和娱乐，这些活动让你感受如何，最后谈谈中学生为什么需要快乐和娱乐。 参考词汇: relax, play, friends, together, healthy, energy 内容要点： 1. What activities do you usually do to have fun in your free time? 2. How do these activities make you feel? 3. Why is it important for middle school students to have fun? 参考答案 一、1. myself 2. about 3. the 4. Surprisingly 5. poems 6. reduces 7. to express 8.because 9. skiing 10. meaningful 二、（一）1—5 CDADC 6—10 BA AAD （二）1—5 BACAD 6—10 CDBAC 11—15 BACBD 三、1-4CBCC 5—9 CBCAD 10—14DCBDA 四、1. important 2. hiking 3. stronger 4. deal 5. confident 6. balance 7. problems 8. reduce 9. for 10. makes 五、1. On the internet. 2. Because it gives them happiness and helps them cut down stress. 3. 4./ Four. 4. She was surprised. 5. They even make small handicrafts with them. 六、1-5AEDCG 7、 范文 We all know that happiness plays a very important part in our daily lives. It's necessary for us to do some activities to relax in our free time. As a middle school student, I am usually busy with my studies, so I play badminton and go jogging with my friends whenever I have free time to reduce my pressure. These activities make me feel relaxed. They not only help me keep healthy, but also bring me pure happiness and energy. I think doing some proper activities to have fun is very important for us middle school students, because they can help improve both physical and mental health. Let's do more activities and be happier! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $