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广东省深圳市罗湖区2018-2019学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷

阅读理解

When 4-year-old Prince George started his first day of school in September. Chinese language was on his curriculum(课程).

And he wasn't alone. It is reported that about 51 percent of the parents in the UK want their children to learn Chinese, as it's believed to be one of the most useful languages to know.

In the popularity of Chinese drove the UK government to start the Mandarin Excellence Programme in September last year. It aims to make at least 5.000 British state secondary school students be good at speaking Chinese by 2020.

Yet, the UK isn't the only country showing a growing interest in Chinese.

The language has become the second most spoken foreign language in the United States this year, after only Spanish, with over 2.1 million speakers.

Many US famous people such as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Malia Obama, former US president Barack Obama's daughter, study Chinese as a second language.

So far, 67 countries and regions have included Chinese in their national curriculum. So why are so many countries enthusiastic about learning Chinese?

One reason could be that as China continues to develop rapidly. Chinese is increasingly becoming a useful tool for people's personal and professional growth.

"I think everyone believes that Chinese will be the next great superpower…even if it's not a superpower like America. It's still very important." Aisling from Germany, who studied at the Renmin University of China, told Xinhua News Agency.

（1）、Why did the UK start the Mandarin Excellence Programme?

A、Because Chinese is popular in Britain. B、Because Prince George learns Chinese. C、Because students need to learn Chinese. D、Because kids are asked to learn Chinese.

（2）、Which is the most popular foreign language in America?

A、English. B、Chinese. C、German. D、Spanish.

（3）、What does the underlined word "enthusiastic" mean?

A、It means "be good at". B、It means "be afraid of". C、It means "be interested in". D、It means "be worried about".

（4）、What's the reason that many countries included Chinese in their national curriculum?

A、The UK government launched a programme. B、Mark and Malia have begun to learn Chinese. C、Over 2.1 million Americans can speak Chinese. D、China grows fast and Chinese becomes helpful.

举一反三

If I had one million Yuan, I would buy you a house! Do I have one million Yuan? No, I don't．So I only can spend ten fens on this short message, sending you my best wishes! Today SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second（秒钟）, there are 410 messages being sent．
Look around you! People are watching their mobiles（手机）, smiling or laughing．Thumbs（拇指） are moving quickly on mobiles, bringing happiness to their friends．Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship．
SMS is becoming more and more popular．It's reported that 67% of young people like to send short messages to greet（问候） each other．Internet SMS will be more helpful to people．I'm thankful for the progress because SMS saves me much money．Just on the top of the thumb, so much joy can be found．

Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important.
"How do we know if someone is really important?" the reporter asked the banker.
The banker thought for a few moments and then said, "I think anybody who is invited to the Whiter House to meet the President of the United States is really important."
The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company. "Do you agree with that?"she asked.
The man shook his head, "No. I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House. You'd only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the president of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it."
The reporter turned to the third man. "Do you think so?"
"No, I don't."he said. "I don't think that makes the visitor important. That makes the President important."
"Then what would make the visitor important?" the reporter and the other two men asked.
"Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, "listened and then said, "it's for you."

      Microblog(微博) is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is? Microblog makes the people around the world to know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need easier, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.
       Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. Yao Chen once became the queen of microblog because her microblog has over 1.3million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11760 comments(评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, has 15143 more followers within 24 hours.
     Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is convenient(方便的). People need not use too much time to write the articles to express their feeling. They can write at most 140 words, and then send it through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. They can use it anytime, anywhere.
       Many of my friends use microblog to share what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo with others. Also, they can follow their friends' or their favorite stars' microblogs. Microblog is very hot now!
Have you microblog today ?
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      Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”？“Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
     The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
     Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, which causes many problems. They don't know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
      Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in different times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.

阅读理解

A nationwide survey released earlier this year said an average Chinese adult read less than eight books in 2015, among which 4.58 were paper books and 3.26 e-books. With digital books becoming more popular, many people would find it hard to remember the last time they sat down in a bookstore and enjoyed a quiet moment.

But this does not mean that bookstores are losing their customers. To lure more readers, bookstores are now bigger, more beautiful and grander. Here are some of them.

Zhongshuge

Walking into a Zhongshuge bookstore is like entering a sea of books, above the ceiling overhead, beneath the floor under your feet, on the walls, and under the steps of the staircases. Zhongshuge is known for its beautiful designs. The brand now has chains in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Yangzhou.

The Bookworm

The bookworm is a bookshop, bar and café all in one. Hidden in downtown Beijing's Sanlitun bar area, the place is among the most popular for foreigners looking for some international experiences in the Chinese capital.

In addition to a larger variety of books, the European-style shop also holds lectures and cultural events. It's often possible for visitors to meet famous authors unexpectedly in the comfortable place.

Paradise Time Travel Bookstore

Tibet（西藏）is a must-visit on many people's travel lists. You can find the beauty of the ancient Tibetan style. Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is decorated in this way. But if you look closely, you will find it is a foreignlanguage bookshop. This kind of mixture is a great surprise, isn't it?

The Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is located near the princess Wencheng Theater in Lhasa(拉萨).

Poplar Kid's Republic

The Poplar Kid's Republic, sitting in Beijing's CBD area, is a fairyland of picture books for children. Thebookshop was selected among one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world by Flavorwire, a popular US news website about art and culture, in 2012.

The colorful designs inside are aimed at encouraging kids to explore books. Pushing the glass doors open, you will see children's drawings and craftworks(工艺)hanging on the pink walls, leading you into a world full of imagination.

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Perhaps you are looking for an after school hobby, or something to do on the weekends. Gardening with children can be a great way.

Most children love to get dirty. Gardening is a good reason to let them touch the soft earth and enjoy sunshine outside. It can make them stronger.

Gardening can make children learn about their favorite plants at an early age. It helps them know where their food comes from. Children can also understand why it's important not to waste food.

Don't mind if it takes your children some time to take care of the plants. Be sure to encourage them to keep watering and feeding their plants as needed until the end of the growing season. Gardening is a great way to teach your children about responsibility.

Children always have questions. Gardening can help them develop their curiosity (好奇心). A few minutes in a garden, kids will start asking questions. Feel free to let them guide the conversation. Make sure to take the chance to learn together about anything you can't answer.

Start with small projects that children can follow and enjoy, and get them to choose what they want to plant.

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