Unit 1 Time to Relax (Period 2)Section A (3a-3d)同步练2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册
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Unit 1 Time to Relax (Period 2)
Section A (3a-3d)
Ⅰ．阅读理解。
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There was a park near my home. It was a good place to get leaves. One day, my grandmother went there with me. We walked slowly around the park and picked up many leaves. After that, she went there with me several more times. “At first, I just wanted to be with you so that you wouldn’t feel lonely. However, I have fallen in love with the activity now.” After hearing her words. I understood something.
Everyone needs to develop a hobby just for himself or herself to live happily.
1．What was the writer’s hobby?
A. Taking a walk.
B. Collecting leaves.
C. Drawing pictures.
D. Picking up rubbish.
2．Which of the following is the right order of the story?
a. The writer was a little shy.
b. The writer decided to develop a hobby.
c. The writer understood something about hobbies.
d. The writer went to the park to collect leaves with her grandma.
A. a-b-c-d
B. a-b-d-c
C. b-a-c-d
D. b-a-d-c
3. What does the writer mainly tell us through her story?
A. We shouldn’t develop as many hobbies as possible.
B. We should try to spend time with our family.
C. We should develop some hobbies in life.
D. We shouldn't forget others’ help easily in our life.
B
Do you have a long list of hobbies that light you up but find it hard to balance them all? You’re not alone！The real challenge isn’t having too many hobbies, but how you manage them. In this passage, we’ll share how to enjoy all your hobbies without tiring yourself.
Focus on what you enjoy now.
It’s not easy to follow every hobby at the same time. The key is to focus on the hobbies that can bring you the most energy right now. For example, this month you’re excited about 
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photography, but next month, you might want to try cooking. By switching hobbies based on what excites you, you’ll stay interested and avoid feeling tired.
Set a flexible schedule（灵活的时间表）.
A flexible schedule helps you stay organized without pressure. You can create time blocks，such as one evening for drawing and another for guitar practice. If one hobby catches your attention more than the other, feel free to give it more time.
____▲_____
Why not get creative and combine your hobbies when possible? For example, if you love being outdoors and photography, take your camera with you when you go out. By doing this, you can enjoy the best of both worlds while keeping things fresh and exciting.
Perfection is not necessary.
When you have many interests. it's easy to feel pressure to be good at all of them. However, hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable, not stressful! Focus on the learning process and let go of the need to be perfect. It’s okay to be “just okay” at some things—what matters most is that they bring you joy.
4．What is the real challenge for people with too many hobbies?
A. Managing hobbies well.
B. Deciding which hobby to give up.
C. Finding enough time for each hobby.
D. Choosing which hobby to begin with.
5．The underlined word “switching” can be replaced by “_________”.
A. enjoying
B. changing
C. checking
D. developing
6．Why is setting a flexible schedule suggested?
A. It provides people with more time to try new hobbies.
B. It helps people stick to the schedule more easily.
C. It gives people more chances to make friends.
D. It allows people to enjoy hobbies more freely.
7．Which of the following can be put in “____▲_____”?
A. Mix hobbies for more fun.
B. Take up more hobbies.
C. Turn a hobby into an action.
D. Plan your trip ahead of time.
8．What is the writer's attitude towards being perfect at each hobby?
A. Doubtful.
B. Respectable.
C. Needless.
D. Surprising.
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