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四川省阆中中学、保定中学2018-2019学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷
Today taxis are very common in cities all around the world. While London is world- famous for its special back taxis, New York's yellow taxis are also well- known all over the world. How about the taxis in Mumbai, India? Before a project (项目)named Taxi Fabric, taxis got little public attention. But now things are different because some of them have changed their common looks. Artist Sanket Avlani started the project last year with some other artists. He said," Taxi drivers here try hard to decorate(装饰)their taxis and make them stand out from others, but they usually pay little attention to the insides of their taxis. "He hopes to use his art project to connect young designers(设计师)with taxi drivers." The designs that cover the taxi seats are often boring and forgettable ,but they can be improved with the help of designers in Mumbai.
Last summer the project raised over £l1, 000, and they invited local designers to create different designs inside the taxis. All the designs are about Mumbai. The designers are local but they got their ideas from all around the world. So far they've created 26 different designs, which make the insides of Mumbai's taxis as colorful as the views from their windows. Taxi Fabric is now hoping to spread to other cities in India. They are also inviting designers from all over India to take part in the project and planning to redesign buses, trains and subways besides taxis.
Taxi Fabric Project in Mumbai, India |
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Starters |
Artist Sanket Avlani and some other |
Reasons |
Taxi drivers in Mumbai don't pay enough attention to the insides of their taxis. Young designers can turn the common insides of the taxis into something and unforgettable |
Achieve-ments |
Itover £11,00 last year. It has created 26 different designs so far. *All the designs are about Mumbai *The design ideas are from all around the world. Some of the taxis have taken on a new look not only outside but also |
Hopes |
It can be spread to other cities in India, Designers from all overcan take part. Other kinds of public transportation can be redesigned. |
I have always loved cars. After graduating from college, I got one, which I regarded as my best friend. I called it Victor. For the next three years, everything I did was connected with(与…有关)Victor. I lived a happy life. But because of money problems, I had to sell Victor. Then my life broke down. Without Victor, I was like a fish out of water. Three months later, with the encouragement of my friends, I decided to start a new life. I tried and made it. Everything went well again. Losing my car made me grow up. I have learned that life won't go our way, but we can choose to be positive and make the best of it.
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Time of getting the car | {#blank#}2{#/blank#}from college. |
Reason for {#blank#}3{#/blank#}the car to someone else | Because of money problems. |
Feelings of losing the car | Like a fish out of {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. |
Improvement from the experience | Life won't always go our way. We should be {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. |
A. Get your things in order. B. Plan your time well. C. Study anywhere or everywhere. D. Speak out and ask more. E. Do more than you are asked. |
Secrets of Top Students
⑴Example One:
"If don't understand what my teacher is explaining in science, I ask him to say it again," says Anna Lee. "I find that asking more helps me a lot."
⑵Example Two:
"When a teacher asks us to do a lot of homework," says Dave Roman, "I will draw up a timetable and plan to do it little by little, so it isn't so tiring."
⑶Example Three:
One student put a vocabulary list on the wall of the bathroom. He learned a new word every day while brushing his teeth. Another student used the time to remember biology terms while practicing running.
⑷Example Four:
In high school, Mike played football, painted and was in the band. "I was so busy that I couldn't waste time looking for a pencil or missing paper. I kept everything in order," he says.
⑸Example Five:
Christi is an excellent student at the university. If her math teacher asks her to do five problems, she does ten. If the history teacher asks her to read five passages, she reads ten, "parts of learning is practicing," she says, "and the more you practice, the more you learn."
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A. Go to the Doctors as soon as possible. B. But do you know how to deal with this emergency(突发事件). C. Cover the burn Area. D. Protect Yourself. E. Wash and clear burn area. F. What's the matter? |
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Just before the Midnight on Aug. 12th, 2015, a big explosion(大爆炸)hit the port City of Tianjin, China. Lots of people were injured by the explosion. Some of them suffered from chemical burns(灼伤).
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Put on gloves or protection suit(防护衣). If possible. Avoid exposing yourself to chemical.
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Keep the burn area in cold water for at least 20 minutes.
Don't use a strong stream(水流) of water, if possible.
Don't try to deal the burn area with other ways before you see a doctor.
Don't put antibiotic ointment(抗生素药膏) on the burn. This could cause a chemical Reaction(化学反应) that worsens the burn.
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You can cover a small burn with dry, sterile gauze
(消毒纱布)or clean cloth to protect it from being infected(感染).
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Though we can deal with this emergency by ourselves. We are not the doctors. So we must see the doctors for help us with the burn. The sooner you see the doctor, the safer you will be.
Hello, boys and girls! I'm Mr. Lee, your headmaster(校长). Welcome to our school. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
On September 22nd, we have a school trip in the morning. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You can bring some drink and food.
October is a great and busy month. On the 12th and 15th, we have two ball games, soccer and volleyball. School Day is on October 25th. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} You can show your parents around (带……参观) our school.
Next month, on November 18th, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} You can buy some useful books.
On Christmas Day, we have an English party. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Please come and join in it.
This is a really busy term. Have a good time!
A. Your parents can come to our school. B. We have many fun shows (节目). C. This term we have some interesting and fun things for you. D. We have a book sale in the school library. E. We have a New Year's Day party. F. We'll go to the Children's Park (公园). |
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