Unit 1 Time to Relax Section B限时检测 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

八年级 Unit 1 Time to Relax Section B How can a hobby improve your life? 限时检测卷 （Time: 30 minutes Score: 100 points） I. 完形填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分） Hobbies are not just pastimes (消遣). They are powerful ways to 1.________ our life. A good hobby can make us feel relaxed and even change our life in a positive way. Last year, I felt stressed because of too much schoolwork. I didn’t know how to deal with my worries and often felt 2.________ tired. My mother noticed my problem and advised me to take up a hobby. She said a hobby could help me relax and become 3.________. I thought for a long time and finally chose reading. At first, I could only read for a short time because I was not used to it. But as I kept reading every day, I found it more and more 4.________. When I read, I can forget all my stress and learn new things. Reading also makes me more confident because I can talk about many new topics with my 5.________. Now, reading is an important part of my life. It not only helps me relax after a busy day but also improves my grades. I often share interesting books with my friends, and we discuss them together. 6.________ a hobby is not just for fun, it can also bring us many benefits (好处). It teaches us to be patient and helps us develop new 7.________. No matter what hobby you choose, it should be something you like. A good hobby can make your life better than before and help you become a better person. If you feel stressed or tired, don’t hesitate (犹豫) to pick up a hobby. It will surely 8.________ your life in a positive way. Remember, hobbies are not a waste of time; 9.________, they are valuable experiences that make our life richer and more meaningful. Start your hobby today, and you will 10.________ the difference it can make. 1. A. destroy B. improve C. waste D. change 2. A. easily B. hardly C. never D. seldom 3. A. sadder B. healthier C. angrier D. lazier 4. A. boring B. interesting C. difficult D. tiring 5. A. classmates B. teachers C. parents D. friends 6. A. So B. But C. Because D. Although 7. A. skills B. grades C. hobbies D. friends 8. A. harm B. influence C. stop D. finish 9. A. instead B. however C. anyway D. therefore 10. A. feel B. miss C. forget D. avoid II. 短文填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（短文约260词） Hobbies are important for everyone, especially for students. They can help us relax and develop new skills. Here are some ways a hobby can improve our life. First, a hobby can help us reduce stress. When we are busy with schoolwork, we often feel tired and nervous. Doing something we like, such as drawing or playing sports, can make us feel calm and happy. It’s a good way to let go of our worries and enjoy 1.________ (we). Second, a hobby can help us develop new skills. For example, if your hobby is painting, you will learn how to use different colors 2.________ (good) and draw beautiful pictures. If you like collecting3.________ (stamp), you will learn about different cultures and history. These skills will be useful for your future life. Third, a hobby can help us make more friends. When you join a hobby club, you will meet people who have the same interest as you. You can share your ideas and experiences with 4.________ (they) and build good friendships. My friend Lucy has a hobby of growing flowers. She waters her flowers every day and takes good care of them. Her hobby 5.________ (bring) her a lot of happiness. It also makes her more patient and careful. A good hobby is not a waste of time. It can make our life 6.________ (colorful) than before and help us become a better person. If you don’t have a hobby yet, try to find one you like. It 7.________ (be) a valuable experience for you. You 8.________ (find) that hobbies can bring you much joy and make your life more meaningful. We should choose a hobby that we really like. It doesn’t matter what it is—drawing, reading, playing sports or collecting things. As long as it makes you happy and helps you relax, it is a good hobby. Let’s pick up a hobby and enjoy the 9.________ (benefit) it brings. I have a hobby of reading storybooks. It helps me relax and learn new words. Last week, I read a 10.________ interesting book about hobbies. It tells us that hobbies can change our life greatly. My sister likes dancing. She dances 11.________ (happy) every evening. She says dancing makes her more energetic. 12.________ we have hobbies, we will have a colorful life. 13.________ hobbies are good for us, we should spend some time on them every day. My father’s hobby is fishing. He often takes me to fish on weekends. It’s a good way to spend time with 14.________ (he). This is my 15.________ (three) year to have a hobby. I plan to keep it forever, and I will learn more from it in the future. III. 阅读理解（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（短文约300词） Hobbies are an important part of our life. They can help us relax, develop new skills and make more friends. Different people have different hobbies. Some people like active hobbies, such as playing sports, swimming or hiking. These hobbies help them keep healthy and strong. Others prefer quiet hobbies, like reading, painting or collecting stamps. For students, a good hobby can help them relax after a long day of study. It can also improve their confidence and make their life more colorful. For example, reading can help students learn new knowledge and improve their language skills. Playing sports can keep them healthy and strong. Many people think hobbies are a waste of time, but this is not true. A good hobby can help us learn new things and become better. It can also help us deal with stress and make our life more meaningful. When we do something we like, we feel happy and relaxed. This is good for our mental (心理的) health. If you have a hobby, you should keep it. If not, it’s never too late to start one. A small hobby can bring big changes to your life. It can make you more patient, confident and happy. 1. What can hobbies help students do after a long day of study? A. They can help students get good grades. B. They can help students relax. C. They can help students make more friends. D. They can help students learn new skills. 2. Which of the following is an active hobby according to the passage? A. Reading B. Painting C. Playing sports D. Collecting stamps 3. What does the underlined word “mental” mean in Chinese? A. 身体的 B. 心理的 C. 社会的 D. 家庭的 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Hobbies are a waste of time. B. Everyone has a hobby. C. A good hobby can make us better. D. Quiet hobbies are better than active ones. 5. What is the best title for this passage? A. Different Kinds of Hobbies B. Hobbies and Our Life C. How to Choose a Hobby D. The Importance of Study IV. 阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） Hobbies are not just for fun—they can improve our life in many ways. For many students, hobbies are a good way to relax after busy study. They can also help us develop new skills and build confidence. My classmate Wang Hong has a hobby of drawing. She started drawing when she was 10 years old. Every afternoon after school, she spends 30 minutes drawing pictures. She says drawing makes her feel calm and happy. When she feels stressed, she draws beautiful flowers or cute animals, and all her worries go away. Drawing also helps her develop her creativity. She often wins prizes in drawing competitions at school. Another classmate, Li Ming, likes playing basketball. He plays basketball with his friends every weekend. Playing basketball makes him strong and healthy. It also teaches him to work with others. He says playing basketball helps him make more friends and learn teamwork. Both Wang Hong and Li Ming think their hobbies are very useful. They say hobbies not only bring them joy but also help them become better people. If you don’t have a hobby, you can try to find one that you like. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it makes you happy and helps you relax. 1. What is Wang Hong’s hobby?___________________________________________________ 2. When did Wang Hong start drawing? _________________________________________________ 3. How long does Wang Hong spend drawing every afternoon after school? _________________________________________________ 4. What does Li Ming like doing every weekend? _________________________________________________ 5. What do you think of hobbies? (开放性问题，回答合理即可) _________________________________________________ V. 补全对话（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 根据上下文提示，补全对话，每空填一个完整的句子，上下文均有明确线索。 A: Hi, Li Wei! You look very relaxed today. Do you have a hobby? B: Hi, Zhang Hao! Yes, I do. My hobby is reading storybooks. A: Really? 1._______ __________________________________________________ B: It helps me relax after a busy day of study and learn many new words. A: That sounds great! I feel stressed these days because of too much homework. 2.________ B: Of course! You can start with some simple storybooks. They are easy to read. A: Good idea! But I don’t know which storybooks to choose. 3._______ _______ B: You can choose storybooks about animals. They are interesting and easy to understand. A: Thank you! I also want to join the reading club in our school. 4.________ ________________ B: You can talk to our Chinese teacher. She is in charge of the reading club. A: Great! I will go to find her tomorrow. 5.________ ___________________________ B: You’re welcome! I believe you will love reading soon. 第二板块：整套题答案 I. 完形填空答案（10小题，每小题2分，满分20分） 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. C II. 短文填空答案（15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 1. ourselves 2. well 3. stamps 4. them 5. brings 6. more colorful 7. will be 8. will find 9. benefits 10. very 11. happily 12. If 13. Because 14. him 15. third III. 阅读理解答案（5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B IV. 阅读表达答案（5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） 1. Her hobby is drawing. 2. When she was 10 years old. 3. She spends 30 minutes drawing every afternoon after school. 4. He likes playing basketball with his friends every weekend. 5. I think hobbies are very useful. They can help us relax, develop new skills and become better people.（回答合理即可） V. 补全对话答案（5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 1. What can reading help you do? 2. Can you give me some advice on reading? 3. What kind of storybooks should I choose? 4. How can I join the reading club? 5. Thank you for your help. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $