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A．It’s boring. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s relaxing.
2025-2026 学年八年级下册英语单元自测（长沙专用）
10．Where does Lisa work?
A．In a hospital. B．In a restaurant. C．In a factory.
Unit 1
听第八段材料，回答第11至13小题。
11．What does Tim usually do in his free time?
学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________
A. Listening to music. B． Playing the violin. C． Going to the concert.
12．What does Tim think of rock music?
（时间：100分钟，满分：100分）
A．Relaxing. B．Exciting. C．Noisy.
13．Why does Jane often listen to light music?
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
A．Because it can make her happy. B．Because it can make her active
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
C．Because it can make her relaxed.
听下面5段短对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对
听第九段材料，回答第14，15小题。
话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
14．Where does Amy advise David to go?
1．What does Mary think is relaxing?
A．A farm. B．A gym. C．A hospital.
A．Watching TV. B．Reading books. C．Doing exercise.
15．What may David do to relax himself?
2．What will Judy do to relax herself?
A．Doing exercise. B．Drawing. C．Listening to music.
A．Play chess. B．Do homework. C．Listen to music.
听第十段材料，回答第16，17小题。
3．What kind of movies does Mike like?
16．What is Joey doing?
A．Educational movies B． Interesting movies C． Relaxing movies
A．Reading some literature books. B．Practicing for a baseball match.
4．Why does Jane like swimming?
C．Practicing calligraphy.
A．Because it can make her healthy. B．Because she wants to lose weight.
17．Why does Monica like calligraphy?
C．Because she thinks it is relaxing.
A．Because she thinks it is really interesting. B．Because she thinks it can help her relax.
5．Why does Mandy like paragliding?
C．Because she thinks it can make her know about different stories.
A．Because it makes her relaxed. B．Because it makes her excited.
听第十一段材料，回答第18至20小题。
C．Because it makes her surprised.
18．What is Lily doing?
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
A. Preparing for a basketball game B. Doing a project on students' free time
听下面五段长对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，
C. Interviewing members of the school sports team
并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小
题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 19．What does Tom usually do on Saturday afternoons?
听第六段材料，回答第6，7小题。
A. Reads science fiction books B. Practices with the school basketball team
6．Where did Gina go last Saturday?
A．To the park. B．To the beach. C．To the theatre. C. Plays basketball with his friends
7．What does John think of his Saturday? 20．Why does Tom read before bed?
A．It was fun. B．It was boring. C．It was relaxing. A. To prepare for exams B. To help him relax C. To get ideas for his project
听第七段材料，回答第8至10小题。
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分30分）
8．What does Jason often do on the weekend?
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
A．Go fishing. B．Go hiking. C．Go swimming.
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
9．How does Lisa like going fishing?
ASome students are talking happily on the Internet.
Cindy: I like to eat delicious food, but music is my favourite. I like listening to English songs. I need to relax
A． B． C．
(放松) after a day’s work. So I often listen to my favourite music after dinner.
Mary: I like music, too. But I only listen to Chinese songs. I also like painting. Maybe I can be a great painter
27．What did Miss White want to know from the questionnaire?
when I grow up (长大). I like reading, too. Reading makes me happy.
A．Students’ hobbies. B．Students’ favorite sports. C．Students’ school life.
Tom: I don’t like playing computer games or watching TV. They are a waste (浪费) of time, I think. I am a
C
good basketball player. I can help our school team win. Don’t you think it is cool?
In today’s world, students are busier than ever. With heavy schoolwork, after-school activities, and sometimes
John: I am not a good basketball player. But I play volleyball well. Playing volleyball makes me strong. I feel
even part-time jobs, many teenagers feel like they are running out of time. However, we need to take time off or have
great when I am on the volleyball field. I play volleyball for an hour every day.
breaks from our busy lives.
Alan: I don’t like sports. Reading is my favourite. I can learn a lot from books, and I read books for an hour
First, time off helps improve our mental (心理的) health. Think about the last time you studied for hours without
every day.
a break. Your mind probably felt tired, and it was hard to focus. Scientists say that our brains (大脑) need rest to work
21．Who likes reading books?
well. When we take time off, we can relax and clear our minds. For example, going for a walk in nature, listening to
A．Mary and Tom. B．Alan and John. C．Mary and Alan.
music, or talking with friends can all help us feel better.
22．What does John think of (认为) playing volleyball?
Second, time off can boost creativity. When we walk away from our homework, we open ourselves up to new
A．Fun. B．Boring. C．Difficult.
experiences and ideas. Many great inventions and works of art came from people who took time away from their daily
23．What can we know from the text?
jobs to find new things. Even if we are not artists or inventors, taking time off can help us find better ways in our
A．Mary is a good painter. B．Tom can help his team win. C．John plays basketball every day.
studies.
24．What are the students mainly talking about?
Some students might say, “I’m too busy to take a break. I have too much homework!” But in fact, taking short
A．Habits. B．Subjects. C．Hobbies.
breaks can make us more productive (有效的) . A study showed that students who took regular (有规律的) breaks
B
while studying remembered more information than those who kept studying. After breaks, we can finish our work
Song Hui is from Tianjin. Now he studies at an international school in Beijing. Today, Song Hui’s English
faster and with fewer mistakes. That’s because our minds need time off to grow and develop.
teacher, Miss White, asked everyone in her class to finish a questionnaire (问卷). Here is Song Hui’s questionnaire.
Time off is important for building relationships. Spending time with family and friends during breaks allows us
to communicate and share experiences. These moments create memories that last a lifetime. For example, having
dinner with your family or playing games with your friends can strengthen your relationships and make you feel loved
and supported.
In conclusion, time off is important for our well-being, creativity, productivity, and relationships. As students,
we should make sure that we have certain time for relaxation and fun. Remember, a well-rested mind is a happy and
successful mind. So, next time you feel tired after a day’s work, take a deep breath, walk away from your tasks, and
enjoy some time off!
25．What can we know about Song Hui?
28． What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．He comes from Beijing. B．He is a fourteen-year-old boy.C．He studies at an international school.
A．Reduce B．Harm C．Increase
26．What does Song Hui like doing?
29．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?A．Students are too busy to take breaks. something and not creative. Soon, I became so angry with myself that I 39 my new hobby.
B．Taking breaks can make students more productive. During the summer vacation, I went for a walk on the railroad track (铁轨). The tracks had a warm red color. It
C．Students should study continuously to remember more. was an amazing sight to 40 . Before the walk, I thought, “Maybe I should bring my camera. It hadn’t been
30． Which of the following is the best title for the passage? touched for weeks.”
A．How to study better Surprisingly, this walk on the tracks began my 41 for photography. When I was walking on the train tracks,
B．The importance of time off
there was only nature around me. I realized how important it was to look at the details of things. I didn’t worry about
C．Ways to build relationships
trying to 42 something beautiful. Instead, I just captured (捕捉) the beauty already around me.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
After months of studying outdoor scenes, I was 43 able to create beauty of my own. So far, my work
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。
I love reading. I spend over seven hours a week reading different kinds of books. 31 I read a lot at has been published (发表) in two small magazines. They are 44 to me because they show how much my
the weekend. artistic abilities have increased: I went from zero talent to being published. And my photos have become something I
I am interested in foreign novels. I enjoy reading the books of Robert Louis Stevenson because I find them am proud of.
really interesting. For example, Treasure Island tells the story of a young boy who sailed the sea to look for the Thanks to this gift from my 45 , I now have a new way of looking at the world. I can enjoy the world
hidden (隐藏的) treasure. 32 better than others.
36．A．book B．camera C．magazine
His story gave me a lot of confidence. After reading the book, I am not shy as before and I like to try new
37．A．offered B．showed C．shared
things. I also want to travel and have exciting experiences in the future. 33 Maybe I can become a writer
38．A．time B．energy C．talent
when I grow up.
39．A．gave away B．gave up C．gave out
I get most of my books from Sunshine Library—it is just opposite my home. My friends give me lots of advice
40．A．speak B．read C．see
on books. 34
41．A．hope B．fear C．love
Reading is always a wonderful time. Good books are good friends. 35 They also open up a whole new
42．A．create B．discover C．draw
world to me.
43．A．really B．finally C．nearly
A．Jim, the main (主要的) character in the book, is very brave (勇敢).
44．A．boring B．important C．relaxing
B．We often meet together and talk about what to read.
45．A．friends B．teachers C．parents
C．They help me relax after a busy day.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
D．On weekdays, I often read for about half an hour before going to bed.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
E．What’s more, I have decided to write my own stories.
As long as you don’t give up, you’ll get better at it over time. This is a simple but meaningful sentence. I used
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分25分）
to be afraid of 46 (fail) in exams. My mother always told me that I should get over my fear of failure and
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 just try 47 (have) fun. She also said that it was lucky 48 (have) a chance to learn new things
When I was 15, life was always boring. I didn’t really care to notice the differences among the students in my
every day.
school. But this changed when my parents bought me a 36 for the Spring Festival.
I love horse riding because I enjoy 49 (be) in nature. 50 (ride) horses makes me feel
Even though I didn’t know anything about photography, I 37 great interest in the new hobby. I kept
relaxed. So far, I have ridden (骑) horses 51 two years. My coach is strict 52 me, but he is also
taking photos of different people and plants.
very kind. He often inspires me 53 (keep) practicing.
Then after a month, I realized I had no 38 for taking pictures. My photos were clearly missing54 (surprising), I won a prize in a horse riding competition last week. Importantly, I learned a lot
from this competition. I know that perseverance (坚持) is very important. As long as we don’t give up, we 55 第二节（共1小题；满分15分）
根据要求完成短文写作。
(get) what we want. I’m lucky to have such a good hobby. It not only makes me happy but also inspires me to face
61．爱好对我们意义重大。假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Mary给你写了一封邮件想要了解你的爱好。请你
difficulties bravely.
根据以下提示信息，用英文给她回复一封词数100左右的邮件，向她介绍你的爱好。
第四部分：读写综合（共两节，满分25分）
提示问题:
第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
1. What’s your hobby?
As the “Double Reduction Policy” was introduced in China, students are encouraged to take part in more
2. When did you start it and how do you develop your hobby?
after-class activities. Some students were invited to an interview about after-class activities by the local English 3. What does your hobby bring you?
newspaper in Guangzhou to share their opinions. The following is what they said in the interview. Dear Mary,
Susie (a 15-year-old girl): In our school, after-class activities are very popular. With less homework now, Thank you for your last e-mail and I’d like to tell you something about my hobby.
students in our school have more time to enjoy many different kinds of after-class activities, such as the English corner, _____________________________________________________________________________________________
swimming, playing the piano and singing. I take part in the chess club. I play with other club members after class every _____________________________________________________________________________________________
day. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Tracy (a 14-year-old girl): I’m a member of the music club in our school. I can learn different kinds of musical _____________________________________________________________________________________________
instruments, including the violin, the piano and the guitar and so on. I like playing the piano best because it’s very _____________________________________________________________________________________________
interesting. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Eric (a 13-year-old boy): I take part in the poetry club after class. I have learnt a lot from the activities which _________________________
are held by the club. I can not only improve my skill of poem writing, but also make a lot of new friends with those Yours,
Li Hua
who have the same hobbies.
Mike (a 14-year-old boy): Some teachers think after-class activities take up too much time. In their opinions,
we are already under great pressure with too much homework to do. But I think it’s necessary to have some after-class
activities. They can provide us with a chance to develop our other skills besides what we are taught in class. What’s
more, after-class activities can help us relax.
56．What is the interview about?
57．When does Susie play with other club members?
58．Why does Tracy like playing the piano best?
59．How many advantages does Eric get after taking part in the poetry club?
60．What does Mike think of after-class activities?
