牛津译林版8A-英语期中复习专题练习—任务型阅读

牛津译林版八年级上册英语期中复习：任务型阅读练习题精选We all know that everyone has his own dream as well as his own future. But do you know what future really is? I have to say that future is now. That is to say we must treasure (珍惜) every minute now. If we want to have a bright future, we should know how important time is and use it well.There is an old English saying: “Gain time, gain life.”Then what’s time? Time is something that we can’t see or touch, but we can feel it passing by. Time is always with us. When we are at table, time passes; when we play, time goes by unnoticeably. We always say “Time is money”, but time is even more precious (珍贵的) than money, because when money is spent, we can earn it back. But if time is gone, it will never return (回来). So, some of us even say time is priceless.We should always remember: future is now. For us students, we should work hard in order to make our own future better. We should make the best use of every hour and be the master of today. We should do what we can to do everything as well as possible. And never put off what we can do today till tomorrow.As we all know, “Time and tide wait for no man.”If you waste today, you will regret (后悔) tomorrow. So from now on, work hard. Tomorrow will be better, and your future will be brighter. Remember: “No pains, no gains.”Today’s hard work is the cause(原因) of tomorrow’s harvest.Title: Future and 11. ___Today / Present___2. __useful_3. __Time___4. __come___5. __best__DIY means making or creating things on your own, with your own hands. It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers —do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They are interested in it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment. It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.。

牛津译林版八年级英语上册专项练习任务型阅读专题七、任务型阅读通读下列短文，并根据短文内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，每空一词。

（本大题共5空，每空1分，共5分）Four types of friends you need in your lifeDo you know that people will die early if they have no friends during their lifetime? The survey shows if people want to live longer and more happily, you need to have some friends who can share your sadness and happiness or can be helpful when you are in trouble.The following friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away.A Loyal Best FriendEveryone needs a friend who will support you in different situations. This kind of friend knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.A Friendly NeighborThese days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbours. It’s a s hame, because some neighbors can be the most helpful people. If you forget to lock the front door when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbors to lock it for you. So it’s wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbors.A WorkmateYou’ll find it much easier to chat with someone than eating lunch along every day. Your workmate doesn’t have to be your best friend. If you two get along with each other, you can always start going out with them outside of the office.A Friend from a Different CultureIf everyone has a friend from a different culture, the world would be much better. Remember that don’t be friends with someone just because they are from a different culture. Instead, keep your mind open, and if you meet someone from other countries, try to learn about their customs, values, and traditions.If you have such kinds of friends, you will surely live longer and more happily.任务型阅读：happier remember own Making sure九、任务型阅读（每空一词）As we know, Xiao Shenyang and Liu Qian did wonderful jobs in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Now many people are crazy about these two persons. But how much do you know about them? Xiao Shenyang was born in a poor family. His real name is Shen He. He is an actor. He leaened acts, following Zhao Benshan. During the school life, he was very active in many activities. He looks like a simple man, but he never stops pursuing(追求)his artistic aspiration（渴望）. Liu Qian is a young magician from Taiwan. At the age of 7, Liu saw a cute magic toy in a shop. At that moment he began to love magic and decided t o learn magic. Liu didn’t go to any magic school. He practiced tricks every day to improve his skills, until one day he was able to put on a show for his class. He saw the surprise on everyone’s face, and he felt it was cool.八、任务型阅读：阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息，在答题卷上相应的横线上填写答案，每空限填一词。

牛津译林版8A 英语期中复习专题练习—任务型阅读（1）Every weekend in Britain, DIY shops are always very busy. A large number of people spend their weekends making their homes better instead of relaxing!DIY projects are very popular in Britain and there are lots of TV programmes which show people how they can improve their homes.Some people like simple (简单的) decorating. They often put up wall-paper and paint walls, but there are a lot of different DIY projects that people decide to take on, from changing the new floor to setting a new shower.Unluckily, people bite off more than they can chew (不自量力), and try to take on jobs which end in DIY disasters (灾难). For example, the shops often tell their customers that anything electrical (电的) should be done by an electrician. However, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in1 2 3 4 5（2）If you think you're too shy and want to be a little bit braver, try the following. You can make it.There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel freer in talks.When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings too and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something good to you. Doesn't it make you want to keep talking to that person?Get your attention(注意) elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don't waste(浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether (是否)people like you or not.Each time after you say "hi" or smile at someone for the first time, say to yourself "I did it"! Or it could be something bigger, like buying yourself an ice cream.Keep trying and one day you'll never be "shy" when you talk to others.1 2 3 4 5（3）Do you often see ants? If the weather is warm, you may see them under the stones. If it is cold, many ants will be in their house under the ground.Most of the ants are workers. They have lots of work to do. They look for food and take care of the young ants. Each family of ants has a queen ant. The queen doesn’t work at all. She is important because she lay eggs. These eggs will become new ants.There are many kinds of ants in America. One kind of these is very strong. They can kill and eat elephants. They move in groups. They eat all the animals they meet while moving on their way. When these ants come near, people leave their1 2 3 4 5（4）Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.Try to find out the causes.The first step is to find out what you’re worried about. Sometimes you k now it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life .So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.Think of ways to make it betterThere is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problem.Grades at school are often a top worry for students. If you're worried about grades, ask yourself these questions.☆ How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn't a test?☆ Do I have a good place to do my homework?☆ Have I tried different ways of studying?If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do----write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.Ask for helpWhen you're worried, you can find someone to chat with. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help .They can help you analyze(分析)your1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10（5）It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul. However, you have to look after them carefully. Your eyes need everyday care.Firstly, you have to be careful with your diet. Have more fresh fruits, vegetable, fish, egg and milk, It’s good for your eyes. You should also take some Vitamins A and B2 .Secondly, you must have a regular（规律的）and sound sleep. It relaxes the eye muscles(肌肉) and gives them the rest .Sleep can help the body to repair its tired tissues(组织).Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eyes.Next, it’s necessary for you to exercise ey es every day. Blink（眨眼）your eyes at regular time, and it can make the eyeballs watery and give them a good wash.Lastly, you should use your eyes in right ways。

牛津译林版8A 英语期中复习专题练习—任务型阅读（1）Every weekend in Britain, DIY shops are always very busy. A large number of people spend their weekends making their homes better instead of relaxing!DIY projects are very popular in Britain and there are lots of TV programmes which show people how they can improve their homes.Some people like simple (简单的) decorating. They often put up wall-paper and paint walls, but there are a lot of different DIY projects that people decide to take on, from changing the new floor to setting a new shower.Unluckily, people bite off more than they can chew (不自量力), and try to take on jobs which end in DIY disasters (灾难). For example, the shops often tell their customers that anything electrical (电的) should be done by an electrician. However, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. Something about DIY projects in 1Weekends in Britain●DIY shops become very busy.● 2 people make their homes better instead ofrelaxing.3 to learn DIY By watching TV.Kinds of DIY Projects●Some people do simple decorating, such as puttingup wall-paper and 4 walls.●Some people take on some difficult improvements,such as changing the new floors and setting a new shower.DIY disasters It’s 5 that some people try to take on dangerous jobs.They don’t care about the warning and put themselves indanger.1 2 3 4 5（2）If you think you're too shy and want to be a little bit braver, try the following. You can make it.There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel freer in talks.When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings too and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something good to you. Doesn't it make you want to keep talking to that person?Get your attention(注意) elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don't waste(浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether (是否)people like you or not.Each time after you say "hi" or smile at someone for the first time, say to yourself "I did it"! Or it could be something bigger, like buying yourself an ice cream.Keep trying and one day you'll never be "shy" when you talk to others.How to be a little braverAdvice ReasonsNever 1 the fact.If you tell people you are shy, they will understand you better.Smile more.People don’t 2 the one with an angry-looking face.Start a talk with good words.People will feel 3 and want to talk to youPay more attention elsewhere.It is a waste of time to 4 about others' opinions.Encourage(鼓励) 5 to say hi or smile at someone.Keeping doing this and you will be much braver to talk to others in the future.1 2 3 4 5（3）Do you often see ants? If the weather is warm, you may see them under the stones. If it is cold, many ants will be in their house under the ground.Most of the ants are workers. They have lots of work to do. They look for food and take care of the young ants. Each family of ants has a queen ant. The queen doesn’t work at all. She is important because she lay eggs. These eggs will become new ants.There are many kinds of ants in America. One kind of these is very strong. They can kill and eat elephants. They move in groups. They eat all the animals they meet while moving on their way. When these ants come near, people leave their homes.Some 1 about AntsHomes They stay in their house under the ground if the weather is cold. So people cansee them only on 2 days.3 1.Workers: They are always busy searching for food and4 afteryoung ants.2.Queen ants: She 5 works but she is important to the ant familybecause she lays eggs.A strong kind They live in America. They move in groups. They eat all the animals on their way, killing elephants and people.1 2 3 4 5（4）Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.Try to find out the causes.The first step is to find out what you’re worried about. Sometimes you know it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life .So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.Think of ways to make it betterThere is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problem.Grades at school are often a top worry for students. If you're worried about grades, ask yourself these questions.☆ How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn't a test?☆ Do I have a good place to do my homework?☆ Have I tried different ways of studying?If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do----write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.Ask for helpWhen you're worried, you can find someone to chat with. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help .They can help you analyze(分析)your problems carefully and solve them easily.Three steps to deal with 1Try to find out the causes You will have more problems unless (除非) you make sure 2 your worries are. It is 3 to find out the causes first, although it might be hard.Dealing with worries about 5 :Ask yourself some questions about your study.4 of ways tomake it better Dealing with a 6 with a friend:Get your friend back by writing a 7 , inviting him orher to a basketball game , or 8 sorry to him or her.Ask for help You need to 9 with your parents, friends or teacherswhen you’re worried. With their help, you will solve yourproblems 10 difficulty.1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10（5）It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul. However, you have to look after them carefully. Your eyes need everyday care.Firstly, you have to be careful with your diet. Have more fresh fruits, vegetable, fish, egg and milk, It’s good for your eyes. You should also take some Vitamins A and B2 .Secondly, you must have a regular（规律的）and sound sleep. It relaxes the eye muscles(肌肉) and gives them the rest .Sleep can help the body to repair its tired tissues(组织).Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eyes.Next, it’s necessary for you to exercise eyes every day. Blink（眨眼）your eyes at regular time, and it can make the eyeballs watery and give them a good wash.Lastly, you should use your eyes in right ways。

牛津译林版八年级英语上册专题练习--任务型阅读In the USA, there are many kinds of restaurants.Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and KFC in many countries around the world. You look at a menu (菜单) on the counter (柜台)，and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who brings food to you. You take your food and sit down or take it away. There's no need to leave a tip(小费).In coffee shops，you sit at the counter or at a table.You don't wait for the waitress to show you where to sit. She usually brings you coffee when you sit down. You tell her what you'd like to eat and she brings it to you. You pay the cashier(收银员)as you leave.In family restaurants，the waitress leads you to your table. Often the waitress tells you her name，but you don't need to tell her yours. If you can't finish eating everything，your waitress gives you a bag to take the rest of food home. You should add fifteen percent(百分之) to the bill(账单) as a tip.In top class restaurants，you had better order before you come，and you need to arrive on time. The waiter shows you where to sit. If there is wine there，he may ask you to taste it. You can only refuse(拒绝) it if it tastes bad. When you get your bill，check it and then add fifteen to twenty percent to it as a tip for the waiter.The Restaurants in the USAWhat you can do TipsFast food restaurants You can look at the menu and the n orderyour food.You can 106 your food there or take itaway.You can leave the restaurant 107a tip.In coffee shops After 108 at the counter or at a table，the waitress will bring you coffee.You pay the cashier as you leave.106.eat/enjoy 107. without 108.sitting 109. where 110. lateNowadays, e-hongbao is quite popular in China. People think that e-hongbao comes from lucky money for the Spring Festival. It’s a new convenient(方便的) way to send wishes. People hope to get good luck from it.People send e-hongbao not only on festivals but also in other situations(情况). On birthdays, for example, people may get e-hongbao from family, relatives and friends, especially when they are not in the same place. For another example, February 14th is special to lovers. To express(表达) their love, Chinese lovers like sending each other e-hongbao of 5.20 yuan or 13.14 yuan.People like playing e-hongbao games on smartphones. In the games, people all hope to get more money. Some of the lucky ones may get much while some get only a few fen. No matter(不管) how much money they get in the end, they want to try their luck. Usually, the person who gets the most money will send e-hongbao one more time. In fact, whether they get much or little, they have lots of fun.You can also use the money from e-hongbao to pay. If you forget to take a wallet with you when shopping or eating in restaurants, don’t worry. A smartphone can help you out. That’s great, isn’t it? However, each coin has two sides. Some peop le think e-hongbao is just a way to make customers(顾客) spend more money. And paying by e-hongbao can be dangerous sometimes. Be careful not to give away personal(个人的) information like your ID numbers. Safety always comes first.根据上面短文的内容填空。

任务型阅读首字母专练3五、根据首字母提示补全短文How much do you know about the White House? 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue(宾夕法尼亚大道) is a very special address in Washington D．C. It is the address of the White House, the home of the P__1__ of the United States.At f__2__，the White House was grey. It was called the Presidential Palace(总统官邸). It was built b__3__ 1792 and 1800. At that time, the city of Washington D．C. was being built. It was to be the nation's new c__4__ city. George Washington, the first president, and a French engineer, chose the place for the new city. An architect(建筑师) called James Hoban designed a large three­-storey h__5__ of grey stone. President Washington never l__6__ in the Presidential Palace. The first people to live there were John Adams, the second President of the United States, and his wife, Abigail.In 1812, the United States and Britain went to war. In 1814, the British burned(烧) many b__7__，including the Presidential Palace. After the war the building was painted w__8__. Later it became known as the White House.The White House is a very f__9__ building in the United States. Every year more than 1.5 million v__10__ go there.六、根据首字母提示补全短文The first floating(漂浮的) city will be in French Polynesia. That's an island in the South Pacific Ocean. Builders hope to f__1__ much of it by 2020.This floating city will be near French Polynesia's shore. Its people will live by the laws of French Polynesia. Other floating cities might be built in the o__2__ ocean. These cities could create their own laws.The f__3__ floating city will be environmentally friendly. Its energy will be f__4__ the sun. People will drink recycled rain and seawater.Floating cities will be s__5__ from flooding. Built on platforms(平台), they will r__6__ with the sea level. They could be moved, if needed. They would allow more people to live near the ocean. At theb__7__，the first floating city will be the same s__8__ as a soccer field. Gradually, it will grow i__9__ a much larger city with homes, parks, schools, shops, and restaurants in it. Would you like to l__10__ in a floating city?五、根据首字母提示补全短文Tim is an English boy. Every year, he and his parents go somewhere nice for their holiday. During this y__1__ summer holiday, Tim and his parents travelled to several countries. They first f__2__ to Beijing, the capital of China. D__3__ their stay in Beijing, they went to Tian'anmen Square, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall. They saw many places of i__4__ in this famous city. They p__5__ to visit the World Park, but they did not have enough time.Then, they flew to Moscow and s__6__ there for a week. They went to many interesting places and enjoyed themselves very much. The Red Square was the first place they visited in Moscow. Leather clothes are very c__7__ in Russia, so they bought some leather coats and a few pairs of leather boots for themselves.After that, they travelled to Rome b__8__ train. They had a great time there. Tim said China was a g__9__ country and that he wanted to visit China again one day. If he c__10__ again, he will visit many other cities in China, including Shanghai and Nanjing.六、任务型阅读Some people dislike hiking because they think it is too difficult. However, sometimes it can really be as easy as going out to the park and walking by the river. The places for hiking should be far away from the cars and the noise. Here's some useful advice for people to go hiking.First of all, when you choose your first hike, you should be careful. If you choose an easy one, you'll still have a nice day outside to enjoy. However, if you choose a hard one, you may be very tired and can't have a good time.Secondly, it's good for a beginner to join a group. The people in a group can help each other. If you decide to take a hike by yourself, you should prepare as much as possible. You should wear right shoes to make your feet comfortable. Also, take a map with you. If not, you'll fail to find your way home.At last, don‘t forget to take a mobile phone or a whistle(口哨). When you are in trouble, you can use the mobile phone or the whistle to get help. A pleasant hike will give you a sense of freedom and you will also have a clear mind and then return to your studies after it.五、根据首字母提示补全短文Iceland is a northern European country with amazing natural beauty and oceans around. There are lots of volcanoes. It has a short1. s________ which lasts from June to August. The winter lasts for a long time.Summer in Iceland is a golden season for 2. t_____________________. Every year, people from all over the world come here to see the beautiful sights and enjoy the exciting whale­-seeing(观鲸)．In winter, when people in Iceland complete their daily work, they will have a lot of special activities to 3. s________ the long dark night. Skating, riding snow motorbikes and having parties can 4. r________ make an exciting night. After all the fun, a hot bath must be the first choice to relax. There are also story­-telling activities for children, which can 5. t________ them to be strong and kind. The most 6. p________ stories are about Christmas in Iceland.Because of a long cold winter, Iceland has a short growing season. The food 7. p________ was always a headache for Iceland in the past. It had to buy most of its food from 8. o________ countries. Later, when farmers learned to use lights and underground heat to grow crops all year round in the greenhouse, things 9. c________ a lot.10. L________ in such a nice environment, most people in Iceland live a happy life. According toa survey about happiness made each year in Europe, Iceland is always among the top 3.五、根据首字母提示补全短文Here is a useful and interesting computer game. Let me tell you how to play it.The game is called Draw Something. It needs two players to work t__1__. One draws a picture and the o__2__ guesses what it is.The game gives you three w__3__ each time. Then you choose one to draw. Some are easy but some are difficult. For example, it is much e__4__ to draw a moon than a cat. If your partner guesses the r__5__ word, you both will get one to three “coins”. Coins are very u__6__. The more pictures he guesses correctly, the m__7__ coins you both will get. If you can't draw any of the words, you can use a “bomb” to get three new words. Of course, the bombs are not f__8__. You need to buy them with the coins.This game can help you remember English words and p__9__ drawing pictures. But you'd better not s__10__ too much time on it. It will be bad for your eyes.Now can you play the game? And why not play it with your buddy?七、任务型阅读Do you know the Tantou New Year Picture? It's a famous traditional art form in Shaoyang. It is used for the Spring Festival.The Tantou New Year Picture appeared in the Tang Dynasty first. And it has a long history—more than 1，300 years. Since the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Tantou New Year Picture has got its special features(特点)—bright colours, old and exaggerated images(夸张的图像), ordinary materials and special skills. There are more than 20 steps to make the Tantou New Year Picture. All these steps, from making paper by hand to producing the New Year Picture, are finished in one place. This is not usual in our country.In 1994, the Tantou New Year Picture won the silver award at the folk arts fair. However, fewer people know the skill well now and most young people are not interested in it. The Tantou New Year Picture is in danger of disappearing in the world. Luckily, the government has taken action to protect and save it.五、根据首字母提示补全短文I am 18 this year. Now I'm a university student. My mother was my first teacher when I was a c__1__. Then I had three other teachers in d__2__ schools. Now Miss Smith is one of my university teachers.I never expected that I would be a teacher one day. I am a shy girl and I am a__3__ of speaking in front of people. I do not know w__4__ to say. But I will be a teacher tomorrow! Tomorrow morning!I made this decision(决定) just two weeks a__5__. Miss Smith, my English teacher, told me there was a teaching job just for two weeks this summer. She asked if I would be i__6__. I wanted to make some money, so I said yes to her. At once I regretted(后悔) but it was too late to t__7__ my word back.There are about twenty foreign boys and girls in the class. They know little English. I read the book c__8__ that Miss Smith gave me. Four of the lessons are very simple, in f__9__，too simple.I do not know what to do with these simple words and sentences. I will read the lesson to them, and ask them to read after me, and then ask them to read it t__10__. It will take about ten minutes. What shall I do next?五、根据首字母提示补全短文Every weekend in the USA, DIY shops and garden centres are always f__1__ of people. A large number of people s__2__ their free time doing improvements(改进) to their homes w__3__ having a rest.DIY projects are very popular and there are lots of TV programmes which show people h__4__ to improve their homes.Some people like decorating better—putting up wallpaper and p__5__ walls. Also, there are some other DIY projects that people decide to take on, f__6__ changing the new floor to making a new shower. They are not so difficult for them.U__7__，some people bite off more than they can chew(不自量力), and try to take on jobs which always go wrong in the e__8__. For example, the shops often t__9__ people that it's not safe for a person to do anything electrical(与电有关的). However, many people don't c__10__ about the advice and put themselves in danger.五、根据首字母提示补全短文Why do so many people around the world love C__1__ cooking? In China, cooking is a kind of art, j__2__ like music, dancing and painting. However, there is more than one kind of Chinese food. Different areas in China have their s__3__ ways of cooking because of the differences in weather and geography.Traditional Chinese doctors believe we need a balance between yin and yang(阴阳平衡) to be h__4__. Maybe you should eat yang foods l__5__ beef when you feel weak or tired. And you should eat yin foods like tofu while you are too stressed out or angry. Chinese believe people who eat a balanced diet should be healthier than t__6__ who only eat food that tastes good.There is much more to Chinese food than just taste. Behind many dishes are traditions with different m__7__. One Chinese food tradition is to eat long noodles on your b__8__ as a symbol(象征) of long life. A__9__ traditional food, yuanxiao, suggests(暗示) that a family will always stay together. At the Spring Festival, people often eat fish because it s__10__ like the word meaning “more than enough”．From north to south, east to west, people are sure to find some kinds of Chinese foods to suit their taste and interest.。

牛津译林版8A英语期中复习专题练习一阅读表达（1）William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the U.S, was born in a small town. When he was a boy, he was very quiet and shy. Because he was so quiet, every one thought that he wasn't bright （聪明）.The people in the town often put a nickel （五分币）and a dime （一角银币）before him and ask him which to choose. He always chose the nickel and they laughed・One day a woman felt sorry for him. She asked, "Why do you never take a dime and always choose a nickel instead? Do you know a nickel is worth •钱）much less than a dime?1' "Certainly I know it,H William answered slowly・"But if I choose the dime, they will not ask me to choose them any more.1 ・ Where was William Henry Harrison from ?2.When William Henry Harrison was a boy, what was he like?3.Why did people laugh at William Henry Harrison?4.Did William Henry Harrison know a nickel was worth much less than a dime?5.What do you think of William Henry Harrison ?Hans Christian Andersen, a great Danish（丹麦的）writer, is very famous for his fairy tales（童话）.He wrote a lot of best-known stories such as The Empcror^s New Clothes and The Ugly Ducking. His fairy tales have brought happiness to children across the world. The tales have versions （版本）of over a hundred languages.Andersen was bom in Denmark in 1805・ When he was still a young boy, he was already very clever and imaginative （富于想象力的）.He created a small toy theatre and made clothes for his puppets（木偶）.He also loved reading.In 1816, his father died and he learned to be a tailor（裁缝）.Later he worked in a factory. At the age of fourteen, Andersen moved to the capital of Denmark to become an actor and gave performances（演出）in the Royal Danish Theatre・ However，his voice changed when he grew older, so the job had to stop. Then he began to write poems and fairy tales.In the spring of 1872, Andersen fell out of bed and didn't get well again・ He lived until 1875 and died peacefully at his close friends home.1 ・ What is Andersen famous for?2.When was he born?3.Where did he move at the age of 14?4.Did he write poems?5.Where did he die?We had a school trip to the Dashan Collection House, a building of two floors on March 24. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We took the school bus and arrived at 9:00. When we entered the collection house, we saw a collection of old photos of the town on the walls of the front hall. Those photos told us something about the history of the town. And then in the Art Room, we saw many photos of the countryside. Some famous local artists drew them. The colors of the flowers and the trees were rich and bright.Then we went upstairs（楼上）.On the left, there were over one hundred different clocks・ The oldest clock was already more than two hundred years old. To my surprise, the clocks all worked well and they could tell the right time. It was then ten o'clock, and some clocks made different beautiful sounds ・ It seemed to be a con cert. How amazing!On the right there was also a stone collection. The stones were from all over the country. They were in different sizes, colors and shapes。

牛津译林版八年级英语上学期期中考试阅读理解专项练习四、阅读理解阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AAs I put down my guitar and finished my song, I heard people clapping(鼓掌). I knew my show was successful.Two weeks later, I got into the final. Looking at the crowded(拥挤的) school hall, I felt nervous. As I waited for my turn(顺序) to perform(表演), I told myself, “It should be fine, and it will just be like the last show.”Then I heard the host(主持人) calling my name and I went on the stage(舞台). I looked at the audience(观众). It was noisy and then became quiet. I started playing the guitar and singing.Suddenly, the guitar got broken. I stopped singing and didn’t know what to do. At that time, I heard one boy shouting, “You could do it!” And then everyone started shouting. I took a deep breath and sang again.Many people told me I did a great job after my performance. I was glad to hear that. Of course I didn’t win the final, but it was a great experience(经历) to me.56. What does the underlined word “successful” mean in English here?A. terribleB. badC. boringD. excellent57. Where did the final take place?A. In the school hall.B. At the cinema.C. In the library.D. On the playground.58. What happened when the writer was singing?A. All people left.B. The guitar was broken.C. A boy shouted suddenly.D. The stage became dark.59. What can we learn from the passage?A. A lot of students and parents joined the show.B. The writer forgot the song on the stage.C. The audience encouraged(鼓励) the writer to finish the song.D. The writer got a job after the show.60. Which is the best title of the passage?A. A perfect showB. A great jobC. My first performanceD. My show experienceBIn 1981, t he Chinese women’s volleyball team first stood on the top at the World Cup. And in 2019, it defended(保住) its World Cup crown with a record of 11 wins. The women’s volleyball team has been the pride of the Chinese people. To honor it, a film named Leap《夺冠》in English has been made.Based on the volleyball team’s stories, the film shows the struggles(奋斗) and achievements(成就) of the Chinese women’s volleyball team over the past 40 years. Gong Li, a world-famous Chinese actress, plays the role(角色) of Lang Ping, who has won the world championships many times with the team and is now the team’s head coach. In order to play the role well, Gong came to the training site of the team, observing Lang’s words and deeds(举止) carefully.Zhu Ting, captain of the Chinese wom en’s volleyball team, also plays a part in the film. It is the first time that she has taken part in a film shooting and she says it’s a little bit difficult. However, her playing volleyball is more difficult than being an actress. It took her at least 10 years to rise to fame(成名) in the field but playing herself in the film could be realized in a short time.The film hit the screen in January, 2020. The Chinese women’s volleyball team not only is a competitive sports team but also shows the spirit(精神) of struggling and never giving up.61. When did the Chinese women’s volleyball team first win the world championship?A. in 2020B. in 1981C. in 2019D. in 198262. The underlined word “observing” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ____________.A. 听B. 完成C. 理解D.观察63. What is mentioned about Zhu Ting?A. She thinks it’s easy to be an actress.B. She has led the team to win many prizes.C. It took long for her to become famous.D. She once played a part in a film.64. What can we learn from the Chinese women’s volleyball team?A. Keep on fighting.B. Failure is the mother of success.C. Learn from mistakes.D. Seeing is believing.65. Where is the passage possibly from?A. A story book.B. An advertisement.C. A film magazine.D. A tour guide.CEver wonder why you can go over a book again and again and still be lost when tested on what you read? It may be because you haven’t practiced remembering.Remembering is a useful way to help us learn. Some of us remember best by listening; others by re-reading; and others learn best by using pictures and diagrams(图表). Schools try many of these different ways to help students “download” new information.But a recent study from Purdue University, US, says that successful learning means being able to recall information at any moment.“Our view is that learning is not about studying or getting knowledge ‘in memory’,” said Jeffrey Karpicke, the lead researcher. “Learning is about ret rieving(寻回, 检索). So it is important to make retrieval practice an important part of the learning process.The research studied two groups of students. Both groups learned something from a text. One group made diagrams about the text. This method(方法) is called concept mapping. The other group put the text away after learning it and tried recalling the concepts from memory.Then, both groups were tested(被测试) on the information they had learned. Both groups scored well at recalling the learned information. However, when they were asked to return one week later, the group who made diagrams scored better than the group who did not use concept mapping. So by drawing concept maps, we are able to recall information far better, which will help us to study.Our mind, just like our body, has to practice activities to become good at them.66. Which of the following ways of remembering is NOT mentioned(提及) in Paragraph 2?A. Listening.B. Re-reading.C. Speaking.D. Using pictures and diagrams.67. According to Jeffrey Karpicke, learning is about _______.A. studying knowledge from memoryB. getting and recalling knowledgeC. practicing drawing photos and mapsD. getting knowledge from memory68. What does the underlined part “concept mapping” in Paragraph 5 mean in Chinese?A. 心电图B. 概念图C. 规划图D. 线路图69. When both groups were tested on the information after one week, _______.A. they both scored wellB. the group that didn’t use concept mapping scored betterC. neither of the groups scored wellD. the group using concept mapping scored better70. What can we tell from the story?A. Our minds need to practice to remember things.B. It’s impossible to remember everything we’ve learned.C. How to get knowledge by concept mapping.D. Concept mapping is the only way to learn.答案：56-60 DABCD 61-65 BDCAC 66-70 CBBDA四、阅读理解阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AA huge fire swept through the top of the famous Notre-Dame de Paris(巴黎圣母院) on Monday evening, April 15, 2019, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke into the sky.Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It’s one of the famous symbols in France. Some of you might have travelled there some years ago.On that day, the famous building was on a big fire. Luckily, some of its parts are still fine. All the French think it’s a terrible thing. Unluckily, one of the firemen was hurt in the fire. But all of them didn’t know what made the fire.Thousands of people got to the streets around it on that day. They watched the famous building quietly. Some started to cry and some showed their wishes.All the French were very sad to watch it on fire and they decided to build it again. It’s famousbecause it stood in Paris for many years. Also, a famous book by Victor Hugo told about it. And the name of the book is Notre-Dame de Paris.It has a long history. The French started to build it in 1163 and finished it in 1345. More than 13,000,000 people travel there every year. It can show them a lot about the history of France. Now, someone says if we want to visit it again, we have to go there in about ten years.56. The fire took place _________.A. in springB. in summerC. in autumnD. in winter57. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. some firemen were hurt in the fire.B. All of the building’s parts were on fire.C. All of the French think it’s a boring thing.D. No one knew what made the fire.58. What did some people do when the building was on fire?A. They ran away.B. They cried.C. They helped.D. They followed.59. What does the underlined word “it” stand for?A. Victor HugoB. Notre-Dame de ParisC. ParisD. The famous work60. From the passage, we can know that _________.A. the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris was made by someone badB. Notre-Dame de Paris is the oldest building in FranceC. it took more than 200 years to build the famous buildingD. France may rebuild the building in the futureBThere was a businessman who had four wives.He loved the fourth wife most. He took good care of her and gave her beautiful clothes to wear. He always wanted to show off the third wife to his friends. However, he was afraid that she might run away with someone else. The second wife was kind. Whenever the businessman faced problems, she always helped him.The businessman’s fi rst wife has done a lot, from helping him with his business to takingcare of the housework. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly noticed her.One day, the businessman fell ill and was going to die soon. He didn’t want to die alone, so he asked the second wife, the third wife and the fourth wife to follow him. But none of the three wives agreed. Just then, a voice called out, “I’ll follow you, no matter where you go.” The businessman looked up and there was his first wife. The businessman was ashamed an d moved, “I should have taken much better care of you.”Actually, we all have four wives in our life. The fourth wife is our body. The third wife stands for status(地位) and wealth(财富). The second wife is our family and friends. They’ll leave us when we die. The first wife is, in fact, our mind. But we often pay little attention to her when we’re interested in material wealth and other things in life.61. The businessman was afraid of the third, because _________.A. she couldn’t help him solve problemsB. he didn’t give her beautiful clothes to wearC. she couldn’t help him with his business and houseworkD. she might love others and leave him62. Who loved the businessman most according to the passage?A. The first wifeB. The second wifeC. The third wifeD. The fourth wife63. How did the business feel in the end?A. Happy but sadB. Sad and movedC. Ashamed and movedD. Ashamed and excited64. In our life, the second wife stands for_________.A. our bodyB. status and wealthC. our family and friendsD. our mind65. What can we learn from the passage?A. We should try our best to become very rich.B. The most important person in our life may be the one we don’t notice most.C. The most important thing in our life is to be rich.D. The more friends we have, the happier we will be.CA new movie, A Dog’s Purpose(一条狗的使命) tells a story about the relationship between people and their dogs.Do you have any idea what is in a dog’s mind when it runs across the grass or eats up the pieces of cake under the table? Bailey, a smart, playful dog, shows it all in the new film——A Dog’s Purpose.In the film, Bailey dies and returns as different dogs, During his four lives, he always tries todiscover his place and purpose in the world. A Dog’s Purpose is adapted(改编) from the book of the same name by writer W. Bruce Cameron.Bailey lives his first life as a retriever(寻回犬), a young boy, Ethan, lives as Bailey’s owner. Bailey learns different ways and comforts Ethan when his problems become worse. He watches Ethan win football games and find love with his girlfriend, Hanna. However, as Ethan’s life takes a sad turn, Bailey tries his best, but cannot work out these problems with old ways.Later, Bailey dies and goes into a new life. Bailey lives his second life as a brave police dog. Years later, In Bailey’s fourth life, however, Bailey and his old owner meet in the street, and it’s time for the clever dog to think of their old friendship.Actress Britt Robertson plays(扮演) Ethan’s girlfriend, Hanna, said, “I decide to take this role(角色) because I think the story is really sweet, and I think it is a beautiful story, I just want to be a part of this movie and share the love my dog gives me wit h others.”66. The new movie, A Dog’s Purpose, is about the relationship _________.A. between people and their dogsB. between dogs and W. Bruce CameronC. between dogs and Britt RobertsonD. between dogs and Hanna67. Who wrote the book A Dog’s Purpose?A. EthanB. W. Bruce CameronC. HannaD. Britt Robertson68. We can learn from the third paragraph that _________.A. Bailey’s new life is very happyB. it’s very easy for Bailey to help the new familyC. Bailey tries different ways to get on with EthanD. Bailey can work out the problems with old ways69. How many lives does Bailey live in the film?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four70. What does Britt Robertson think of the story about Bailey?A. DifferentB. BeautifulC. SurprisingD. ExcitingDIf you see a bunch of students wearing crazy hats out or Hawaiian shirts in the middle ofwinter, you may be seeing the school celebration of Spirit Week. High school homecoming week is a popular time for Spirit Week, but it can take place at any time during the year.PurposeSchool Spirit Week is the time for students to show their pride in their school. This isn’t a break, but a festival. The celebration works with all ages, from elementary to high school, as long as the themes are simple for the younger kids.ThemesSpirit Weeks often have a central theme that is followed during the whole week. During the week, students wear school colors and decorate the classrooms. Every year, there’s a difference theme. This is also students’ favourite part. They take part in different competitions and have fun together.ClothesSpirit Weeks often encourage students too wear fun and fashion clothes, with a different outfit for each day of the week. Mond ay might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama(睡衣) day, rounded off with Friday’s school color day.There are also lots of other activities the students can take part in. Do you like to have School Spirit Week?71. School Spirit Week is the time for students to _________.A. show their prideB. hang out togetherC. study hardD. celebrate the holiday72. When does School Spirit Week take place?A. In winter.B. At any time of the year.C. On Monday.D. On weekends.73. Themes of School Spirit Week have something to do with _________.○1Wearing school colors ○2going on a school trip○2decorating the classrooms ○4having different contestsA. ○1○2○3B. ○1○3○4C. ○2○3○4D. ○1○2○474. What does the underline word “outfit” mean?A. Food.B. Subject.C. Party.D. Clothes.75. Which is not true about School Spirit Week according to the passage?A. Students can wear crazy clothes.B. Students take part in different competitions.C. Students can rest at home for a week.D. There are lots of activities for students.答案：56-60 ADBBD 61-65 DACCB 66-70 ABCDB 71-75 ABBDC四、阅读理解阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

牛津译林版8A英语期中专题练习—阅读表达（1）Dear Wang FangThank you for your letter. You wrote to ask me about American social customs(风俗) in their dinner party. You are asking the right person. I once lived in America for five years. Now I’ll tell you something about it.It’s a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink it.You should arrive(到达) on time or five to minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call before.Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’t know about choosing(选择) the right fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person beside you .If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.Rose1.Who wants to know about American social custom in the dinner party?2.What presents are always nice when you go to a dinner party?3. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, what should you do ?4.How long did Rose once live in the USA?5. What can you do to thank someone for the meal and the kindness?（2）A clever rabbitOne hot afternoon, Miss Rabbit goes out for food. She finds a big pumpkin in the field. “How big it is! I’ll carry it home. But the pumpkin is too heavy. What can I do?” The rabbit is sitting on the road.Just then, Mr. Panda comes over on his bike. He says, “Let’s pu t the pumpkin on my bike and take it to your home.” “No, thanks,” says the rabbit. Miss Rabbit looks at the wheels (轮子) of the bike and has a good idea. She turns the pumpkin over and rolls it as a wheel works. It is much easier and soon she gets to her house.1.Where does Miss Rabbit find the pumpkin?2.How does Miss Rabbit carry the pumpkin home?3.If you are Miss Rabbit, will you use the same way to carry the pumpkin home? Why or why not?（3）Winter is a time for many exciting sports: sledding (乘雪橇), skating and skiing. Skating and skiing need lots of skills. Sledding gives you good exercise and is lots of fun!A sled looks like a boat. It can move easily over snow or ice. Early sleds were made of wood. Now some better sleds are made of glass.Sleds can be pulled（被拉）by animals. In some very cold parts of the world, people make animals like dogs, horses, and reindeer (驯鹿) pull(拉) goods(货物) or people in sleds.People also sled for sports and fun. Driving a sled does not need much skill. The driver gives a kick(踢) in the snow to start the sled. He or she can also ask someone else for help. In a sled, there can be one person(人) or several(几个).Usually, you have to lie on your back, feet first in a sled. As you travel, you move your body and feet to keep it in the right direction (方向).There is a special sled called the skeleton sled (骨架雪橇). It’s very different.On a skeleton, you lie on your stomach and drive the sled in a head-first way. It is very fast! Many people are afraid to ride it. But once they try it, they want to do it again!1.What were early sleds made of?2. What kind of animals can pull sleds?3. Besides(除...外) pulling goods or people, what are sleds also used for?4. How many people can stay in a sled?5. How do many people feel when they ride a skeleton?（4）Books are our greatest friends. They tell me stories of every country in the world.(1)They give us all kinds of knowledge.Life is short. One can’t know and see everything in the world. With the help of books, one is able to know what happened thousands of years ago and what is happening in every part of the world now. (2)Books give us knowledge pleasure(乐趣). Reading good books is the best way of spending our free time. And many beautiful stories for children are interesting and full of wisdom(智慧).All the great men love books. Knowledge from books helps them to succeed (成功)because books are source（源泉）of knowledge and knowledge is the source of success.1.将(1)句译成中文。

八年级英语上册【任务型阅读】专题练习卷一、Travelling is one of the most important activities and people like travelling very much.Staying healthy while travelling can make your trip happier.But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip?The following information may be useful to you.Before leavingWear comfortable shoes,a hat and sunglasses.Take some medicine with you.When you get sick or have other problems,you can have some. Do some exerciser weeks or months before you leave if you plan to do lots of walking or climbing during your trip.Prepare proper(合适的)food.If you take a long trip,you should bring food such as bread, biscuits(饼干)and some fruit.They don’t go bad quickly.The nearer people can bring meat,fish, eggs,milk and even salads and vegetables.While travellingBe sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.Keep food in good condition.If you take hot food,you should try to keep it hot.For example, you can put it in heavy towels.If you need to keep cold food cold,you can put cold food in a box with ice.When you arrive,put cold food in the fridge.Remember:If you travel with food,keep hot food hot and cold food cold.How to keep1during a tripBefore leaving ●Wear comfortable shoes,a hat and2●3some necessary medicine with you.●Exercise for weeks or months4you leave.●Prepare proper food.Take bread,biscuits and some fruit for a5trip or bring meat,fish,eggs,milk and even salads and vegetables fora nearer one.While6●7eat dirty food or bad fruit.●Have enough8to take a rest during your trip.●9food in good condition.10to keep hot food hot and cold food cold.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.A recent study shows that nearly50%of the school students in Beijing do not have breakfast. They feel tired all day and have bad memories.So it’s hard for them to get high marks in all kinds of exams.Some students who study late into the night choose to miss breakfast to have a few more minutes in bed.Others get some money to buy their breakfast on the way to school because their parents are too busy to prepare it for them.A few schoolgirls want to stay slim and often go to school without breakfast.In fact,breakfast is very important in our daily life.It provides30%of the whole day’s energy.To study better,students should start the day with a good breakfast.Students without1breakfastReasons (原因)·They___2____late into the night and want to stay in bed for a few more minutes.·The parents give their children____3___to buy breakfast because they’re too ___4____.·Some schoolgirls want to keep___5____and go to school without breakfast.Results (结果)·They feel____6___all day.·They usually have bad___7____.·It’s hard for them to get___8___marks in all kinds of exams.Advice ·The morning meal is very__9_____.·School students should go to school___10____a good breakfast.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.How do you feel when you get up in the morning?Happy and active or tired and weak?Do you often wake up with a headache?Well,if the answer is yes,take Dr.Talbot’s advice and start feeling better.Get up and move.If you hate feeling tired and unhappy,you should start exercising.Try running,swimming or cycling.When we exercise,our body produces special chemicals(化学产品) that give us energy and make us feel happier.If you can’t stand exercising,listen to your favourite music and dance to it.That’s exercise,too.Eat healthily.You should eat three balanced（平衡）meals every day and you shouldn’t eat too much fast food.If you need some more extra energy the whole day,make an energy drink. Mix together fresh fruit juice and low-fat milk.It tastes great.Get out close to nature.The smell of flowers will make you feel happy.Even the smell of your favourite food can change the way you feel!Wake your body up.When you have a shower,change the water from hot to cold and back to hot again.You’ll feel the difference.Laugh!You should laugh for at least three minutes,three times a day.It will make you feel great!Problem You feel tired and weak or wake up with a1when you get up in the morning.Dr.Talbot’s 2.●Start3,your body will produce special chemicals to make you energeticand feel4.●Listening to your favorite5and dancing to it is also exercise.●Don’t eat too much6food and eat three balanced7every day.●Drink the mixed fresh fruit juice to get some extra8.●Enjoy nature outside;it can change the way you feel.●9the temperature(温度)of the shower water can wake your body up.●Try to laugh for at least10minutes every day.It will make you feel great.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.We go to school every day and enjoy our school life.School life is full of fun,and the school seems to be the safest place in the world.But do you know that our school life could be dangerous if we are not careful enough? How do we make the school safer and keep us away from danger?Here are some tips for us to be safe in an easy way.For example,we must remember some important rules in the playground. Before we do sports,we need to do some warm up activities(热身运功),and after that we should drink some water.And in the classroom,we need to learn how to behave well.Don’t run in the hallways.We mustn’t fight with or run after each other.And teachers need to keep an eye on the students after class and stop them from running.We students should remember not to be naughty and get into trouble.What’s more,we can have some practice to learn to protect ourselves from a fire.In this way,we can know where to go if there is a fire in our school.We should learn to use the fire extinguisher（灭火器）,too.I don’t think we should put our a fire by ourselves,because it is too dangerous for young students.Well,I think all of us should think more of our safety in school.How to keep___1_____in the schoolIn the playground Do some warm up activities__2___doing sports Drink some water___3_____doing sportsIn the__4____Don’t run in the hallways.Teachers need to__5___their students carefully. Don’t_6____with or chase each other.__7____safetyTake part in the__8___about about saving ourselves out of a fire.Don’t try to put out the fire___9____Conclusion__10____needs to think more of safety and be careful.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.What is a hurricane?You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating(毁灭性的) waves,wind,and rain.They happen during“Hurricane Season,”which is from June1st until November30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May15th until November30th in the Pacific Ocean.Categories(类别)of HurricanesThere are five categories of hurricanes,which are based on wind speeds.The categories help people know how much damage(危害)a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed,the more dangerous the storm.For example,a Category5hurricane has winds over155 miles per hour,which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.Hurricane DangersWhen a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall,there can be a devastating flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye.While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds,the eye is actually(事实上)a calm area in the storm.When the eye of a hurricane passes over land,people might think that it’s over,but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.Hurricane Safety TipsThere is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction,so if you ever find yourselfin the path of a hurricane,be sure to remember the following safety tips.·Be sure you have a radio,batteries,fresh drinking water,and enough food.·Tell neighbours,friends,and family members your emergency plans.Tell them where you’ll go if you need to leave your home.·If you live near the ocean,leave your home and travel to a safe place.You could stay with a friend or a family member,in a hotel/motel,or in an emergency shelter area.·Stay inside during the storm.You could be seriously injured(受伤)if you go outside.HurricanesCharacteristics Hurricane Season usually1about6months in the Atlantic Ocean and6.5 months in the Pacific Ocean.Devastating waves,wind,and rain are usually the2of hurricanes.Categories Hurricanes have been3into five categories by scientists,based on wind speeds.A Category5hurricane can destroy all the4along the shorelines.5When a hurricane comes together with heavy rainfall,a terrible6may happen.The eye is the7of a hurricane.Soon after it passes,the wind and rain increase again.Safety Tips It’s8to stop a hurricane or change its direction.Don’t9the safety tips if you find yourself in the path of a hurricane.Stay inside during the storm,10you could be seriously injured.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.Everyone needs friends.We all like to feel close to someone.It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with.Certainly,we need to be alone sometimes.We don’t always want people around.But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.Sometimes friends don’t make each other happy.That doesn’t mean that they don’t like each other any more.Most of the time,they will make up and go on being friends.Sometimes friends move away.Then we feel very sad.If we miss them very much,we can call them or write to them.Maybe,we can never see them again.However,we can make new friends.It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them, There is more good news for people who have friends.They live longer than people who don’t.Why?It could be that they are much happier.Being happy helps you to stay well.We will feel happy1a friend.When friends make each other2,you will make up or go on being friends. When friends are away from you,you will3them or make new friends. More good news people who have friends.☆People live4when they havefriends.☆Being happy is good for your5.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7.8.9.10.七、Here is a2-way student exchange(双向学生交换).Fred,19,spent last year in Germany(德国) with George’s family.In turn,George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.Fred knew little German(德语)when he arrived.But after2months of studying,the language became easy for him.School was very different from what he had looked forward to and it was much harder.Students stood up politely when the teacher came into the room.They took14 subjects while(而)American students usually took6in the US.Family life,too,was different.The father’s word was the law(法律).All the children had to do their activities with their family.Fred also missed(错过)having a car.In Germany,you should walk to go out to have a good time.At the same time,in America,Mike was forming(形成)his own ideas.He says,“American schools are too easy for our level(水平)but I have to say that I like it a lot in Germany,we do nothing except(除…外)study.Here we take part in many other activities.”Differences(不同)between American school life and German school lifeItems(项目)American students German studentsClass rules(规则)They don’t have to stand up whentheir teacher come inThey have to1up and show respect(尊敬)to their2__3life They do their own things alone.They have to listen to their4School5They have six and they are very6for them They have14,but the lessons are much more7.Going out They can drive cars.They have to8all the way School activities They have9other activities They have to10hard all the time.1.__________2.__________3.__________4.__________5.__________6.__________7.__________8.__________9.__________10.__________八、Now let’s think about television and our life at home.Today almost all the homes have television sets.There are many interesting TV programs that we can enjoy with our family. Well,how many hours do you watch television a day?You spend a lot of time watching TV,don’t you?TV can open our eyes and minds.It also gives us a lot of useful information that we can not learn at school.For example,we don’t go out but we can know the things all over the world every day.On the other hand,it takes away much good time to think carefully,for talking with our family and for reading books.We sometimes find that we sit in front of a TV set without thinking of anything.It is very important for us to select good TV programs.We must try to make good use of it to plan our lives better.Title:TV and our lifeSomething about TV Details(细节)What’s on TV There are many1TV programs for us toenjoy with our family.How many2you watch TV It3you a lot of time to watch TV every day.Good points TV can___4____our eyes and minds.We can knowThings around the world without going out.Bad points5TV takes away much good time for otherthings.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.参考答案：一、 1.healthy/fit 2.sunglasses 3.Take 4.before 5.long6.travelling7.Don’t8.time9.Keep10.Try/Remember二、1.having 2.study 3.money 4.busy 5.slim6.tired7.memories8.high9.important10.with三、1.headache 2.advice 3.exercising 4.happier 5.music6.fast7.meals8.energy9.Changing10.nine四、1.safe 2.before3after 4.classroom 5.watch6.fight7.Fire8.practice9.alone10.Everyone五、sts 2.results 3.divided 4.buildings 5.Dangers6.flood7.centre/center8.impossible9.forget10.or/otherwise六、1.with 2.unhappy 3.miss 4.longer 5.health七、1.stand 2.teachers 3.Family 4.fathers/dads 5. life/subjects/lessons6.easy7.difficult8.walk9.many10.study/work八、1.interesting 2.hours 3.takes 4.open 5.Watching。