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浙江省衢州地区2018-2019学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷（含小段音频）
On February 3rd, 1949, New York Harbor (港) was an exciting place. Many people were there to greet a ship from France. On the ship were 49 French railroad boxcars (火车车厢) filled with gifts from the people of France to the people of America. These boxcars were from the famous Merci Train (Merci: a French word meaning "thank you").
After World War Ⅱ, a lot of factories, roads and farms in France had been destroyed. Many French people had no jobs or money and had little to wear and little to eat. In the winter of 1947, a train was sent across the United States, stopping in cities and towns along the way. At every stop, people gave whatever they could. Factories gave clothing and medicine. Farmers gave food. Families gave money. Even school children gave away their pocket money. All the things were then taken to France by ship.
By 1949, the French had begun to recover (恢复) from the war. The Merci Train was their way of saying "thank you" to America. French people had filled the boxcars with gifts. Most of them were personal, like hand-made toys, children's drawings, or postcards. But the boxcars themselves were perhaps the most meaningful of the gifts. On each car, the French people had painted the pictures of all their 40 provinces, with an American eagle on the front. The boxcars were taken to each state of America, where they were warmly greeted.
Now many of the states still keep their boxcars. Gifts sent by the French people can still be seen in some museums. The Merci Train came out of the war, but it now reminds the world that countries can also work together in peace.
Fun and Fitness on Bikes
A cyclist dresses up during a 16-kilometer bike ride in Moscow during the spring 2023 Velofest. Velofest is a big cycling activity in support of bike culture and healthy lifestyles. "Forget apples, riding's a good way to keep the doctor at bay (陷入困境)." According to research from the University of North Carolina, people who cycle for 30 minutes, five days a week take about half as many sick days off as those who do not exercise. ____
Thanks to livestreaming (直播), people can appreciate the scenery without going outdoors. Many famous cultural heritage (遗产) sites, are also exploring new possibilities. The villages have created an official livestreaming account on Tiktok in August 2023, "the ancient Hongcun Village in Yixian county, for example, has attracted a huge potential (潜在的) customer base for the years to come." Travel Group
It has become the latest fashion among Chinese college students who spend as little money as possible traveling to as many places as they can during the weekend, seldom taking a break or even sleeping. "These young travelers are less concerned (关心，涉及) with deep experience and more interested in checking off popular places." "Such a trip can bring a different color to my stressful life," said Chen, a 24-year-old university student. "and of course it is not suitable for everyone", she added. |
参考词汇：the19th Asian Games 第十九届亚运会
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Hello，everyone! My name is Zhang Ming
| Hello! I'm Li Hong and Mary is my English name. I'm a student in Class Two, Grade Seven. I have long black hair. My favorite color is red. My telephone number is 7986-5621. You can see some books in my arms. I like them very much. So, can you guess my hobby? |
| Good morning! I'm Mike. I'm an English boy. I'm in Beijing with my mom and my dad. Mary is my good friend. She and I are in the same class. My hair is short and brown. Green is my favorite color. I love playing basketball. My telephone number is 2356-9879. |
| Hi! My name is Liu Jia and my English name is Ann. I'm in Class Five, Grade Eight. I have a round face and big eyes. I'm often in a pink dress. I love singing very much. 2535-6678 is my home telephone number. |
| Hello! I'm Liu Bing. Ben is my English name. Liu Jia and I look the same because we are twins. We are in the same class. I like blue, too. I love drawing a lot. |
基本情况 | ①2002年10月8日出生于湖北，毕业于华中科技大学； ②6岁时开始学习打网球，并展现出体育天赋； ③在空闲时间里，她花许多时间钻研与提升球技； |
主要成就 | ①2023年第19届杭州亚运会女子单打冠军； ②2024年第33届夏季奥运会女子单打冠军； |
你的感想 | …… (至少2点) |
参考词汇：champion 冠军 Huazhong University of Science and Technology 华中科技大学
Women's Singles Championship女子单打冠军
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