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牛津版（深圳·广州）2018-2019学年初中英语八年级下册Module 4 Unit 7第4课时Listening & Speaking
We want to explore and try to better understand the world in which we live; Space exploration is one of the ways. Through the exploration of space, we can begin to unravel the mysteries of our universe, and to better know our living environment.
Space exploration provides us with knowledge about the beginning of our solar system, our own planet and ourselves. It also helps answer the questions that have puzzled us for many years. Solar system exploration is important because it is good for us.
Space technology has become an important part of our daily lives. Some technology uses satellites to communicate. Satellites are also used to examine the changes in the Earth's climate and seas, for weather report and for military. We also use satellites in food production. Because of the use of space technology in crops, fewer and fewer people will suffer hunger.
The space program provides a chance for nations to work together. The cooperation(合作) promotes peace and understanding between governments and their people. Many governments have taken part in the space technology, including the United States, Russia, Japan, the European nations and India. In the near future, other nations will take part in it. In fact, the United States remains the leader in new space technology.
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An Unusual School Brings the Outside In
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The ‘Dazing Zone' at a Chinese University
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Jim, a college student, wants to have an app in his phone. The app can tell him where he can use the Internet for free while studying. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Tom often goes swimming in his backyard pool after work, even in cool days. He hopes the water temperature is OK when he gets home. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Kate has two boys who want to go swimming in their pool, but she doesn't have time to teach them herself. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} David thinks it is hard for him to find what he needs in the notebooks, because he has taken so many notes in class every day. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Lucy's grandfather wants to give up smoking. She needs an app to help him, but he doesn't want to spend money on it. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} | A. Get Rich or Die Smoking You love smoking, but you may love money more. This free app uses money as encouragement. It tells you the money you save once you kick the smoking habit. B. Craving to Quit Researchers at Yale University developed a 21- day program to help smokers give up smoking, and this app is based on that program. It costs $25 per month. C. Pool Heater An app for you to enjoy swimming during those cool months. It will communicate with your pool heater through Wi- Fi and allow you to set the temperature before you go swimming in the pool. D. Pool Care This app monitors(监测) your pool. You can get a water quality(质量) report in minutes. It even gives you advice on how to keep the water clean. E. Swim This app doesn't really help you with po ol care, but it's something pool owners should have especially if you have young kids. It includes systems to help teach your kids how to swim. F. Evernote Do you need a place to keep notes from class? This app will help you with that and more. You can record voice memos, to- do lists and notes. It can divide your notes into different kinds so that you can find what you need easily. G. Wi- Fi Finder Need a quiet place to study that offers free Interne connection? Wi- Fi Finder is your new best friend. It will help you find the nearest free Wi- Fi connection. |
Make a timetable!
Do you have problems after starting junior high? You may have more subjects to learn and less(更少的) time for sleep. But some classmates adapt(适应) quickly to their new school life. Nick makes a timetable. It shows his daily life from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. It helps him arrange(安排) his school days well.
So how can a timetable help students? First, it can help them live a healthy life. Some students have no time for a good breakfast or some exercise. With a timetable, they can do them well. Second,a timetable can help them do more things in one day. It sets(设置) time for differ- ent things, so they know what to do at different times.
You may find it difficult to keep a timetable. But when you do the same activities every day, they finally become your habit(习惯).
A. Nick's timetable B. What to do C. When to do D. Problems E. Advantages(优势) |
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Do you think making a timetable is a good idea? Why? (答案不超过15个单词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
试题篮
Pupils in Madrid, Spain have helped to design a school that is connected to nature. Reggio School is a six-storey building featuring a drawbridge entrance, walls made from mashed cork (软木泥) which provide a home for insects and an indoor rainforest. The school was designed by Andris Jaque, who asked pupils for bright ideas. "I want it to be as colorful and playful as a child's imagination." Andres said. 
Starting in the 2023-24 school year, students in a northern Indiana school district (学区) will only be allowed to use clear bags at school. And each student will get one clear bag for free. This measure (措施) has been taken to improve safety in schools. It may help stop certain students from bringing dangerous objects such as guns with them to school. 
Guangdong University of Finance and Economics has set up six "dazing zones (发呆区)" in its library for students to relax and get inspiration (灵感). Such zones are equipped with desks. chairs and plants, where students can overlook beautiful scenery, think, communicate, eat and rest. "The zones are designed to guide students over the best way to refresh themselves other than to escape from important tasks or projects." says Wang Zhongsheng, the head of the library. 