Unit 1 Time to Relax 单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 1 Time to Relax 单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版八年级下册  (90分钟 75分)

一、完形填空（10分，每题1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。

After a long week of school and homework, I felt tired and stressed. My mom noticed my low mood and said everyone needs time to relax—it’s not a waste but a way to recharge.

One afternoon, she took me to a small park near our home. The park was quiet, with green trees and colorful flowers. I walked slowly, breathing fresh air. Children played happily on the grass, and their laughter made me feel 1. ______. I used to stay indoors all day, so being close to nature brought me a new 2. _____.

We sat on a bench; my mom read quietly while I watched birds fly. I thought about my busy week—endless homework and tests. I realized I’d pushed myself too hard and forgot to 3. _____ a break.

Suddenly, a cute dog ran to me, wagging its tail. Its owner smiled and said, “He helps people feel relaxed.” I smiled back, feeling a warm 4. _____ in my heart. The dog stayed by my side, making me forget all my worries for a while.

On the way home, mom said, “Relaxation isn’t doing nothing, but something that lightens your heart.” That afternoon made me understand the importance of 5. _____ time to relax.

Now, when I’m stressed, I will take a short walk or listen to soft music. I know relaxation can help me study better and live 6. _____. Last week, my friend Lily felt stressed too. I told her my experience and invited her to the park. She felt much better after our walk, which made me 7. _____ proud.

It’s easy to get busy with schoolwork, but we must remember our body and mind need rest. Taking time to relax is not lazy; it’s a smart way to keep ourselves healthy and 8. _____. Every day, I spend 10 minutes doing what I enjoy, which helps me 9. _____ stress quickly.

Relaxation is a necessity, not a luxury. It helps us stay calm and ready to face challenges. So, don’t forget to take a break and 10. _____ yourself sometimes.

1. A. sad B. happy C. angry D. tired

2. A. feeling B. job C. book D. gift

3. A. take B. make C. do D. get

4. A. pain B. feeling C. sadness D. worry

5. A. taking B. wasting C. killing D. saving

6. A. worse B. harder C. happier D. busier

7. A. feel B. look C. sound D. taste

8. A. weak B. strong C. sick D. lazy

9. A. increase B. add C. reduce D. find

10. A. help B. relax C. hurt D. worry

二、短文填空（15分，每题1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。

In daily life, we’re often busy with study and work. We have too many 11.________ (task) to finish, which makes us stressed. It’s important to learn to relax, as it makes us feel better and improves our study.

My sister is a middle school student. She used to be nervous before exams. Her teacher told her relaxation is 12.________ (help) for study. Then she tried different ways to relax.

Every morning, she does morning exercises 13.________ the yard. After school, she listens to light music 14.________ she finishes homework. The soft music helps her forget worries.

On weekends, she goes to the library with friends. She likes reading there, 15.________ it’s quiet. Last month, she took part in 16.________ English speech contest. She told 17.________ (she) to relax and did well—it was her 18.________ (one) win in a contest.

Now, she’s more confident. She hopes everyone can find 19.________ (they) own way to relax. I believe if we relax daily, we 20.________ (become) healthier. A relaxed mind helps us do things 21.________ (good) than before.

Sports make our body strong and mood 22.________ (relax). It’s necessary for us 23.________ (take) time to enjoy nature. When we have a relaxed mind, we can face difficulties bravely and remind 24.________ (we) to relax every day. Small steps for relaxation bring us more 25.________ (joy).

三、阅读理解（30分，每题2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

Welcome to Our School Relaxation Club

Are you stressed because of heavy schoolwork, difficult exams or endless after-school classes? Do you want to find a proper way to relax your mind and body, and also make new friends with the same interests? Our School Relaxation Club is here to help you get rid of stress and enjoy a happier school life!

We have different interesting weekly activities designed to help you relax in a pleasant way. On Monday afternoons, we have music therapy—you can listen to soft and peaceful music, and even try playing simple musical instruments like the recorder or the ukelele with our teachers’ guidance. On Wednesday afternoons, we have art classes where you can draw pictures, paint with watercolors or make beautiful handcrafts to show your creativity. On Friday afternoons, we have group talks where you can freely share your worries and pressure with other students, and get practical advice from our experienced teachers.

The club is open to all students from Grade 7 to Grade 9, no matter what your grades or hobbies are. You don’t need any special skills to join us—just come with a relaxed mind and a willingness to make new friends! We meet in the school hall from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To join our club, please fill in the application form in the school office before this Friday. For more information about the club’s activities or the application process, you can call our teacher Mr. Wang at 138-XXXX-XXXX or send an email to relaxationclub@school.com.

26. What can students do on Monday afternoons in the club?

A. Draw pictures B. Listen to soft music C. Have group talks D. Make handcrafts

27. Who can join the School Relaxation Club?

A. Only Grade 8 students B. Students from Grade 7 to 9 C. Teachers and students D. Only music—good students

28. We can infer from the passage that ______.

A. the club opens on weekends B. students pay to join C. the club helps reduce stress D. special skills are required

B

Tom was a hard—working middle school student who always put his study first. He spent almost all his time sitting at his desk doing homework and reviewing lessons, never playing outdoor games or going out with his friends to have fun. He firmly thought that relaxation was a waste of precious time, and only studying hard could help him get good grades and make his parents proud.

One day, Tom suddenly felt very tired and weak. He couldn’t focus on his homework no matter how hard he tried, and he even had a terrible headache that lasted for a whole afternoon. His mother was very worried about him and immediately took him to see a doctor. The doctor examined Tom carefully and said that he was too stressed because of long-term overwork, and he really needed to relax properly. The doctor advised Tom to take more breaks every day and do something he enjoyed to release his pressure.

Tom followed the doctor’s advice strictly. He started to go for a walk with his parents after dinner every day, enjoying the cool evening air and chatting with them about his school life. On weekends, he also played basketball with his classmates in the school playground. At first, Tom felt guilty because he thought he was wasting time that could be used for

studying. But soon, he found that he felt much better—his headache was gone, and he could focus on his study more easily than before. A month later, Tom got excellent grades in his mid-term exams. He finally realized that relaxation wasn’t a waste of time at all; it helped him study better and stay healthy. Now, Tom knows how to balance study and relaxation, and he becomes happier and more energetic than before.

29. Why did Tom go to see a doctor?

A. He had a cold B. He had a headache C. He couldn’t sleep D. He was hungry

30. What did Tom do to relax after seeing the doctor?

A. Watched TV daily B. Walked after dinner C. Played computer games D. Read all day

31. We can infer from the passage that ______.

A. Tom used to play basketball B. Tom’s mom didn’t care about him

C. relaxation improves study D. Tom got bad grades after relaxing

C

Relaxation is an essential part of our daily life. It not only helps our body and mind get enough rest, but also makes us feel happier and more energetic. However, many people, especially middle school students, don’t know how to relax properly in their busy lives, so they often feel stressed, tired and even anxious.

There are many easy and effective ways to relax, and listening to music is one of the most popular ones. Soft and slow music can calm our nervous mind, help us forget all our worries and pressure, and even slow down our heart rate to help us sleep better at night. Different people have different tastes in music—some students like classical music because it is peaceful and graceful, while others prefer light pop music because it is lively and cheerful, which can lift their mood quickly.

Doing sports is another great way to relax our body and mind. When we do sports, our body will produce a kind of chemical called endorphins, which can make us feel happy and reduce our stress effectively. Running, swimming, yoga and walking are all good choices for students. These sports not only help us relax after a long time of studying, but also keep our body strong and healthy, which is very important for our daily study and life.

Spending time in nature is also a wonderful way to relax. When we go to the park, the forest or the riverbank, we can breathe fresh air, enjoy the beautiful scenery of green trees and colorful flowers, and feel the peace of nature. This can help us forget our busy school life and all our worries quickly. Besides, talking to friends or family is another effective way to relax. When we share our worries and pressure with someone we trust, we will feel much lighter, and they can give us useful advice and support to help us solve our problems and feel better.

32. What can soft music do?

A. Make us angry B. Slow heart rate C. Increase stress D. Help study harder

33. Which is NOT a relaxation way mentioned?

A. Listening to music B. Doing sports C. Watching TV for long D. Spending time in nature

34. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. How to study better B. Kinds of music C. Ways to relax D. Importance of sports

35. We can infer that ______.

A. everyone likes the same music B. sports only help relax C. nature is good for our mind D. talking can’t help relax

D篇

For middle school students, school life is often busy and stressful. We have to deal with a lot of homework every day, take different kinds of exams regularly, and attend various after-school classes. Many students spend most of their time studying hard and even give up their hobbies, completely forgetting to relax. However, relaxation is very beneficial for students’ study and health, and it should never be ignored.

First of all, relaxation helps students improve their study efficiency. When students are too stressed, their mind will become unclear, and they can’t focus on their study or remember knowledge well. Taking proper time to relax can make