Unit1 Time to Relax-Section A-同步练2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit1 Time to Relax

Section A同步练

一、选词填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）

从方框中选择合适的词或短语，并用其正确形式填空。

relax, hobby, encourage, purpose, spend, afraid, practise, challenge, create, give up

1. My teacher always ________ me to keep trying when I meet difficulties.
2. I often listen to light music to ________ after a long day of study.
3. Playing the piano is one of my favorite ________. I spend much time on it.
4. The main ________ of this activity is to help students learn to work together.
5. Don’t ________ even if you fail many times. Success comes from persistence.
6. She is ________ of speaking in front of people, so she seldom talks in class.
7. I ________ about two hours reading English every day. It helps me improve a lot.
8. To win the game, the players need to ________ hard every day.
9. The biggest ________ for beginners is to keep their balance on the ice.
10.                    He wants to ________ a new app to help students with their English learning.

二、动词适当形式填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）

用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。

1. I like ________ (play) the flute in my free time. It makes me feel peaceful.
2. She decided ________ (learn) calligraphy because she loves Chinese culture.
3. My dad often tells me ________ (not spend) too much time on computer games.

4. The teacher encouraged us ________ (keep) trying even when we failed.
5. It’s important ________ (take) breaks to relax after studying for a long time.
6. I want ________ (try) skiing this winter. It sounds so exciting!
7. He likes to watch his sister ________ (paint) pictures in the park.
8. They made me ________ (feel) better by telling me funny stories.
9. My cousin often asks me ________ (fly) kites with her on windy days.
10.                    She used to be afraid of water, but she started ________ (swim) to get over her fear.

三、阅读理解（A 篇，4 小题，每小题 2 分，共 8 分）

阅读短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Free-time activities are important for middle school students. They help students relax after busy school days and develop new skills. Here are some students’ favorite hobbies.

Li Mei, a 13-year-old girl, loves calligraphy. She started learning it from her grandmother when she was 8. “At first, it was hard to control the brush. I spent hours practising every day. But now, writing Chinese characters makes me feel calm and happy,” she says. She even won a prize in a school calligraphy competition last year.

Zhang Wei, a 14-year-old boy, enjoys programming. He learned it from his dad. “I want to create my own app one day. It’s challenging, but every time I solve a problem, I feel proud,” he says. He often spends his weekends learning programming online.

For students like them, hobbies are not just fun. They also help students learn patience and confidence. So pick a hobby you love, and start your relaxing journey!

1. When did Li Mei start learning calligraphy?

A. At the age of 6.

B. At the age of 8.

C. At the age of 13.

D. At the age of 14.

2. Why does Li Mei like calligraphy?

A. Because it helps her relax and feel calm.

B. Because she wants to win competitions.

C. Because her teacher asks her to learn it.

D. Because she wants to create new characters.

3. What does Zhang Wei want to do with programming?

A. To learn from his teacher.

B. To help others with their homework.

C. To create his own app.

D. To play computer games better.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to learn calligraphy well.

B. Different students’ favorite free-time activities and their benefits.

C. The importance of programming for students.

D. How to win prizes in school competitions.

四、完形填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）

阅读短文，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。

When I was in Grade 7, I joined the school’s hiking club. At first, I was 1________ to go hiking with others. I was afraid I couldn’t keep up with the other students.

My first hiking trip was to a small mountain near our city. When we got there, I found the path was full of stones. I almost 2________ down many times. I wanted to 3________ halfway, but my teacher encouraged me: “Don’t give up! Take small steps and keep going.”

I listened to her and kept walking. When I finally got to the top, I was tired but 4________. The view from the top was so beautiful. I felt proud of myself.