题型：任务型阅读 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
江苏省南京市秦淮区四校2018-2019学年八年级下学期英语期中联考试卷
Have you ever been to Singapore? For many Chinese tourists, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than seventy-five percent of population are of Chinese descent, so you can simply speak Mandarin most of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country.
When the ancient Chinese paid their first visit here in the early 14th century, it was still a small seaside city. Later in the 1820s, the British Empire claimed it as a colony (殖民地). Singapore hasn't been an independent country until 1965. From then on, it has become an important port of trade and business between different countries.
One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. It seldom drops below 20℃. It's warm and wet the whole year. This is because it is so close to the equator (赤道). So you can choose to go whenever you like—spring, summer, autumn or winter! And, of course, it's not too far from China. For those who enjoy the sun and the beach, Singapore is an ideal place.
On the northeast coast of Singapore, Changi Village is far from the noise of central Singapore. The buildings are modern, but there's still a village terminal (晚期的) atmosphere. There's a small, attractive seaside camp site across the Changi Creek from the bus terminal, where you can watch the planes gliding into Changi airport while relaxing on the sand.
Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a night zoo called the "Night Safari". It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it's dark. But if you've ever been to a zoo during the daytime, you might understand why Night Safari is so special. A lot of animals only wake up when it goes dark at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in more natural environment than a normal zoo.
| Singapore | ||
| Location | ●A small island which lies in the part of Asia. | |
| Population | ●Over three of people are of Chinese descent. You can communicate with most local people in Mandarin difficulty. | |
| ●The ancient Chinese first came about seven ago. ●It has become an important port of trade and business since 1965. | ||
| Weather | ●The temperature stays almost 20℃ all year around as it is very close to the equator. ●You can choose to go there in any because of the climate. | |
| Sights | Changi Village | Unlike central Singapore, it is a quiet village with modern buildings. |
| Night Safari | Evening is the best time to visit the zoo because lots of animals only wake up when the falls during the night. | |
How did you learn to ride your bicycle? You took a few lessons and then practiced a lot, right?{#blank#}1{#/blank#}No one is born (天生的) knowing how to study. You need a few study skills and then practice them.
Pay attention (集中注意力 )!
Do you have difficulty paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a noisy person? Is it hard to see the blackboard? Make sure you are sitting in a good place that lets you pay attention.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Take dear notes (笔记).
It's a good idea to write down important things your teacher says or writes on the blackboard in class.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Good notes can help you study easily.
Plan ahead (提前计划).
Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday's test will make you feel tired.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}One of the best ways to make sure that doesn't happen (发生) is to plan ahead.
Have a good sleep.
The test is tomorrow and you're finished your study plan, but you find you just can't remember anything! Don't worry.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}You'll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.
A. Try to get a good night's sleep. B. Remember good study starts in class! C. It also makes it hard to do your best. D. You can learn how to study in much the same way. E. Try your best to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later |
When was the last time you gave or received a hug? Do your parents hug you before you go to school? In Western countries, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
You might hug your teammates after winning a basketball game. If one of your friends is having a bad day, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Friends who haven't seen each other for a long time will usually hug each other when meeting.
Of course, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. After coming to China, I've noticed that people are generally more reluctant (不情愿的) to hug than they are in my home country, the US.
My Chinese friends told me that hugging is considered to be very intimate (亲密的) in their culture, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}, like couples. Chinese people don't usually hug in public, either.
But people's attitudes toward hugging can also change.
I remember watching a video story about a "hugging party" that was held in Shanghai. A local artist held the party, inviting strangers and asking them to hug each other.
The Chinese participants clearly looked uncomfortable, {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. They decided that hugging doesn't have to be awkward (尴尬的) and can actually be quite nice. So next time you see your mom or dad, give them a hug—see how it makes you feel.
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A. you can hug him to cheer him up B. it usually only happens between people who are really close to each other C. it is quite common to greet close friends or relatives with a hug D. people sometimes give advice or just try to solve the other person's problems directly E. people in different countries have different opinions when it comes to hugging F. hugging is not the only way to comfort others G. however, after the party, several of them changed their minds |
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