Unit 1 Time to Relax (Section B (2a-3c)课件 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit 1 Time to Relax (Period 5) Section B (2a-3c) 英语人教版八年级下册 calligraphy poem postcard get over ski give up What words or phrases do you see? Repeat them. achievement Match the words in the box with the verbs below. Some words can go together with more than one verb. 2a collect do go play write calligraphy coins poems football ice skating sport stories tennis stamps postcards guitar skiing coins stamps postcards calligraphy sport ice skating skiing football tennis guitar stories poems Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box. Use the correct forms of the verbs. 2b get over take up give up reduce stress find it fun to (do sth) A: Hey, I heard you’re thinking about ________________ a hobby? B: Yes, I am. Any suggestions? A: Well, I ________________ paint. It’s a great way ________________ and express myself. B: That sounds fun, but I’m worried about not being good at it. taking up find it fun to to reduce stress suggestion n. 建议；提议 A: Don’t worry. Everyone starts somewhere. As long as you don’t ________________, you’ll get better at it over time. B: Right! I should ________________ my fear of failure and just try to have fun. A: Exactly! Painting is a great way to discover your creative side too. get over take up give up reduce stress find it fun to (do sth) give up get over failure n. 失败 Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. 2c achievement instructor chat similarity perform My biggest inspiration is my dance ________________. When I first started dancing, I was really scared to ________________ in front of others. I didn’t want to talk to my instructor about it because he seemed very strict. However, we ________________ after class one day, and I realized that he was surprisingly nice! He told me that a lot of his students had ________________ fears. instructor perform chatted similar inspiration n. 鼓舞人心或启发灵感的人（或事物）；灵感 strict adj. 严厉的；严格的 surprisingly adv. 出人意料地；惊人地 achievement instructor chat similarity perform He helped me to get over my fear. My greatest ________________ so far is dancing in front of hundreds of people last year. I was quite calm when I danced on stage, and I had a great time after all! achievement so far 到目前为止 stage n. 舞台；阶段 • How did the writer’s feelings change? • Can you think of a title for this passage? Read the passage again and answer the questions. Read the post and answer the questions. • What is the topic of the post? • What is the poster’s name and nationality? • Why did Jason post his post? What is your favourite free-time activity? Hi, everyone! I’d like to take up a new free-time activity, and I’m hoping to get some ideas. What do you do? Why do you like it? Please tell me more! Jason UK Read the posts. Complete the mind map with the information about Shuyin’s favourite free-time activity. 3a What is your favourite free-time activity? Hi, everyone! I’d like to take up a new free-time activity, and I’m hoping to get some ideas. What do you do? Why do you like it? Please tell me more! Jason UK 10 What is your favourite free-time activity? I have many free-time activities, like painting, writing poems, and reading. But my favourite free-time activity is horse riding. When I was six, I visited my grandfather’s farm, and he took me to ride a horse. It was such an amazing experience! Now I ride my favourite horse, Nini, at his farm every weekend. I love horse riding because I enjoy being in nature. Horse riding also helps me stay fit. But most importantly, it lets me spend time with Nini! She’s my best friend. She’s happy to see me whenever I visit, especially when I bring her some carrots for a snack! I’m lucky to have her in my life. Shuyin China importantly adv. 重要地 11 Shuyin horse riding HOW WHEN WHERE WHY did it start? does she do it now? does she do it now? does she like it? • • • • • • When she was six, she visited her grandfather’s farm, and he took her to ride a horse. Every weekend. At her grandfather’s farm.   Because she enjoys being in nature.   Because it helps her stay fit.   Because it lets her spend time with her favourite horse, Nini. 12 Retell Shuyin’s favourite free-time activity based on the mind map in 3a. Read the third paragraph again and answer the questions. • How many reasons does Shuyin give? • What linking words does she use in Paragraph 3? • What details does she write about the third reason? Create a similar mind map for your own favourite free-time activity. 3b HOW did it start? do you do it now? do you do it now? WHEN WHERE WHY do you like it? When I was 10, my father took me on my first hike in Fragrant Hills Park. At weekends. In the parks or the mountains nearby. Because I can enjoy the fresh air. Because it makes me feel relaxed. Because it’s a great way to spend my free time and stay close to nature. Write a reply to Jason’s post by introducing your favourite free-time activity. You can use the expressions to help you. 3c • My favourite free-time activity is ... • I find it fun to ... • I started this activity when I was ... • It lets me ... • I like to do it because ... • I enjoy ... when I ... • It makes me really happy when ... 16 Aspect Criteria Score (1-5) Theme • Does your writing clearly express a central theme? Content • Have you included all key elements? • Have you added specific details (feelings, memorable moments, etc.) to make your writing impressive? Structure • Have you used linking words to connect ideas? Language • Have you checked the verb tenses and spelling? Handwriting • Is your handwriting neat and easy to read? New words suggestion; failure; inspiration; strict ... Writing Write about your hobby New expression so far Interview a friend about his / her favourite free-time activity. You should include: • How did it start? • When does he / she do it now? • Where does he / she do it now? • Why does he / she like it? $