Unit1 Time to Relax-单元测试卷 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit 1 Time to Relax 单元测试卷 Ⅰ. 阅读理解（共 40 分，每小题 2 分） Passage A（应用文） 根据表格内容从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 My Free-Time Activities Activity Benefits Playing the flute Calms the mind, helps me relax after school Doing calligraphy Teaches patience, helps me focus and reduce stress Hiking Builds strength, lets me enjoy nature and get exercise Programming Lets me create apps, improves problem-solving skills Painting Lets me express feelings, develops creativity Skiing Challenges me, helps me stay fit in winter 1.How many free-time activities are mentioned in the table? A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven 2.Which activity helps the writer “reduce stress”? A. Playing the flute B. Doing calligraphy C. Hiking D. Programming 3.What is the benefit of hiking according to the table? A. It lets people express feelings. B. It improves problem-solving skills. C. It helps people enjoy nature and get exercise. D. It calms the mind after school. 4.What is the purpose of the passage? A. To tell people how to start new hobbies. B. To introduce different free-time activities and their benefits. C. To ask students to join after-school clubs. D. To explain why calligraphy is popular in China. Passage B（议论文） 根据短文内容从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 Free-time activities are not just fun. They are an important part of our lives. Many students are busy with schoolwork, but they still need time to relax. Hobbies help us in many ways. They teach us new skills, reduce stress, and help us make friends. Some students think that hobbies take too much time from their studies. But in fact, the opposite is true. When we take time to relax, we come back to our schoolwork with more energy and focus. For example, Luca, a teenager, loves programming in his free time. He says it helps him think better in math class. The best hobbies are the ones that make you happy. They don’t have to be perfect or expensive. Even simple activities like reading, walking, or listening to music can make a big difference. The key is to choose something you enjoy and stick with it. 5.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A. Free-time activities are only for fun. B. Hobbies can help students in many ways. C. Students don’t have time for hobbies. D. Schoolwork is more important than hobbies. 6.The underlined word “opposite” in Paragraph 2 means “______” in Chinese. A. 相反的 B. 相同的 C. 重要的 D. 无用的 7.Why does Luca think programming helps him in math class? A. Because it helps him relax after school. B. Because it improves his problem-solving skills. C. Because it helps him make new friends. D. Because it teaches him how to write apps. 8.What does the writer think about hobbies? A. They must be expensive to be good. B. They take too much time from studies. C. They should make you happy. D. They are not necessary for busy students. Passage C（记叙文） 根据短文内容从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 When I was 10, my grandma taught me how to do calligraphy. At first, I hated it. It was boring and difficult. I had to spend hours practicing single strokes every day. But my grandma said, “The first step is always the hardest. Keep trying, and you’ll see the beauty in it.” I kept practicing, and slowly, I began to love it. I loved the smell of the ink, the way the brush moved across the paper, and the feeling of calm it gave me. Now, calligraphy is my favorite hobby. It helps me relax after a long day of school. It also taught me patience and perseverance. Last year, I joined a school calligraphy competition. I was nervous, but I tried my best. When I won first place, I felt so proud. My grandma said, “See? All your hard work paid off.” Now, I even teach my little cousin how to write. I want her to know that hobbies can change your life in unexpected ways. 9.When did the writer start learning calligraphy? A. At the age of 8. B. At the age of 10. C. At the age of 12. D. At the age of 14. 10.Why did the writer hate calligraphy at first? A. Because it was too easy. B. Because it was boring and difficult. C. Because her grandma was too strict. D. Because she didn’t have time to practice. 11.What did the writer learn from calligraphy? A. How to make new friends. B. How to write apps. C. Patience and perseverance. D. How to play the guitar. 12.What is the best title for the passage? A. My Favorite Hobby: Calligraphy B. How to Win a Calligraphy Competition C. The Importance of Learning New Skills D. My Grandma and I Passage D（说明文） 根据短文内容从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 Hobbies can improve your life in many ways. They can help you relax, learn new skills, and even make you healthier. Let’s look at some examples. Luca Bruno is an Italian teenager who loves programming. He started it when he was ten, after reading about famous programmers. Now he creates mobile apps to help people. His latest app lets users find study partners to learn Italian. “Seeing people use my app gives me a great sense of achievement,” he says. Maya Badal, a girl from India, collects postcards. Her first postcard was from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, sent by her dad when she was five. Now she has over 100 postcards from 32 countries. “Postcards help me learn about different places and cultures,” she says. She dreams of visiting these places one day. Both Luca and Maya have found hobbies that bring them joy and help them grow. No matter what hobby you choose, it can make your life more colorful. 13.Why did Luca start programming? A. Because his dad taught him to do it. B. Because he read about famous programmers. C. Because he wanted to make money. D. Because his school required it. 14.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How to collect postcards. B. Maya’s hobby of collecting postcards. C. The history of postcards. D. Different countries’ postcards. 15.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Luca and Maya. B. Luca’s apps. C. Maya’s postcards. D. Luca and Maya’s hobbies. 16.What is the writer’s attitude towards hobbies? A. They are a waste of time. B. They can improve people’s lives. C. They are only for teenagers. D. They must be creative. Passage E（还原句子） 根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出四个能够填入短文空白处的最佳选项。 How to Choose a Hobby You’ll Love Choosing a new hobby can be exciting, but it can also be hard. Here are some tips to help you. 17 ______ Do you like being outdoors? Try hiking or cycling. Do you love being creative? Try painting or writing. Pick something that fits your personality. Second, don’t be afraid to try new things. 18 ______ You might be surprised at what you enjoy. Third, start small. 19 ______ Even 30 minutes a week is enough. You don’t have to spend hours on it at first. Finally, ask for advice. Talk to your friends or family. 20 ______ You can even try the hobby together. Remember, the best hobby is the one that makes you happy. Take your time, and you’ll find the right one! A. You don’t have to be good at something to enjoy it. B. First, think about what you like to do. C. They might have great ideas for you. D. Don’t spend too much money on new hobbies at first. E. Hobbies are only for people with lots of free time. Ⅱ. 完形填空（共 10 分，每小题 1 分） 根据短文内容，从各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 My twin brother and I look alike, but we are very different. I love sports, and I often meet my friends 21______ football and tennis. My brother joined us once or twice, but he decided 22______ after that. He doesn’t like sport very much! Instead, he likes 23______ at home and watching movies, listening to music, and chatting with friends online. Our parents were worried about him staying home too much. They also wanted us 24______ more time together as a family. So, now they let us 25______ our favourite activities on Saturdays, but on Sundays, we go on a family outing together! For me, sports are a great way 26______ exercise and relax. They help me stay fit and make friends. For my brother, listening to music and watching movies help him reduce stress. He also likes to write poems, which helps him express his feelings. At first, we didn’t understand each other’s hobbies. But now, we know that different people have different ways to relax. 27______ hobbies are, they are all good for us. Last month, my brother asked me to go hiking with him. I was surprised, but I said yes. It was fun! We talked and laughed, and I even taught him some basic hiking skills. He said he might 28______ hiking more often. I was happy to share my hobby with him. 29______ the same, I tried his favorite activity: watching a movie at home. It was nice to relax and just enjoy the story. I even found a new favorite movie! We still have different hobbies, but now we respect each other’s choices. And sometimes, we even try each other’s hobbies. It’s a great way to learn new things and 30______ our relationship. 21.A. play B. plays C. to play D. playing 22.A. not to come B. to not come C. not come D. come not 23.A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. stayed 24.A. spend B. to spend C. spending D. spent 25.A. do B. to do C. doing D. did 26.A. get B. to get C. getting D. got 27.A. No matter what B. No matter how C. No matter when D. No matter where 28.A. take up B. give up C. put up D. get up 29.A. On B. In C. At D. For 30.A. improve B. break C. hurt D. forget Ⅲ. 非选择题（共 40 分） Ⅳ. 语篇填空（共 10 分，每小题 1 分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 Hobbies play an important role in our daily life. They can help us relax after long hard 31.________ (day) of study. My favorite hobby is reading books. I first fell in love 32.________ reading when I was eight years old. At that time, my father bought me a storybook as my birthday gift. I enjoyed the interesting stories so much 33.________ I read it again and again. Now I spend at least one hour 34.________ (read) every day. I like reading all kinds of books, such as history books and science books. Reading not only makes me knowledgeable but also teaches me 35.________ (be) patient. When I feel stressed or lonely, I always pick up a book. It is like talking with a wise friend. It can calm me down and make me forget my 36.________ (worry). I believe reading is the best hobby. It is never too late 37.________ (develop) a good hobby. If you want to improve yourself, you should keep 38.________ (read) every day. You will find it brings you much joy and 39.________ (happy). In a word, a good hobby can change our life and help us become a 40.________ (good) person. Ⅴ. 回答问题（共 10 分，41-43 题每小题 2 分；44 题 4 分） 根据短文内容回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡 (纸) 的相应位置。 Do you know how to choose a hobby that’s right for you? Many students have trouble finding a hobby they love. Here are some tips from a student named Lisa. First, think about what you enjoy. If you like being outdoors, try hiking or gardening. If you love music, try playing an instrument or singing. Second, don’t worry about being good at it. The point of a hobby is to have fun, not to be perfect. Even if you’re not good at painting, you can still enjoy it. Third, start small. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time on a new hobby. Try it for a few weeks, and see if you like it. Fourth, talk to your friends. They might have hobbies you’ve never thought of. You can even try the hobby together. Lisa says, “I tried many hobbies before I found the right one. I tried dancing, painting, and even chess. Then I found hiking. It’s perfect for me! I get to exercise, enjoy nature, and spend time with friends. Don’t give up—you’ll find your hobby too!” 41.Why do many students have trouble finding a hobby they love? 42.What should you do if you like being outdoors according to the passage? 43.What does Lisa think is the point of a hobby? 44.What hobby do you have? Why do you like it? (At least 30 words) Ⅵ. 作文（共 20 分，包含书写 3 分） 学校英语校刊正在举办 “My Favorite Hobby” 征文活动。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文投稿。 内容要点： 1. 介绍你的一个爱好； 2. 说明你是如何开始这个爱好的； 3. 谈谈这个爱好给你带来的好处。 要求： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和校名； 3. 条理清晰，行文连贯，书写规范。 参考答案 （注：此处为简略版答案，可根据教学需要补充详细解析） Ⅰ. 阅读理解 1-4: CBCB 5-8: BABC 9-12: BBCA 13-16: BBAB 17-20: BADC Ⅱ. 完形填空 21-25: CACBA 26-30: BAACA Ⅲ. 语篇填空 31.days 32.with 33.that 34.reading 35.to be 36.worries 37.to develop 38.reading 39.happiness 40.better Ⅳ. 回答问题（示例） 41.Because they don’t know how to choose a hobby that’s right for them. 42.Try hiking or gardening. 43.The point of a hobby is to have fun, not to be perfect. 44.(示例) My favorite hobby is reading. I started reading when I was seven. I like it because it helps me learn new things, relax after school, and go to different worlds through stories. Ⅴ. 作文（示例） My Favorite Hobby My favorite hobby is reading. I started reading when I was seven. My mom gave me a storybook, and I fell in love with it right away. Reading is great for me. It helps me learn new words and improve my writing. It also helps me relax after a long day of school. When I read, I feel like I’m traveling to different places and meeting new people. I usually read for 30 minutes every night. It’s the best part of my day. I think everyone should have a hobby like reading. It’s fun and useful! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $