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浙江省Q21联盟2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中质量检测试卷(含听力音频)
English is the first language of several countries. However, it has many differences. British, American, and South African English are all spoken differently. In many English language courses, the British and American differences are taught. There are important differences between the two.
Probably the biggest difference between American and British English is the vocabulary. Different words and expressions are used to talk about the same thing. For example, in the United States, people throw their garbage into the trash can. In England, people throw their rubbish into the dustbin. In Britain, people take a lift to the fifth floor. In America, people take an elevator.
American and British grammar can be also different. For example, speakers of British English will ask "What did you do at the weekend?", but Americans usually say "on the weekend." In the United States people usually say "I've gotten a new car.", but in the UK they will say "I've just got a new car."
The pronunciation in American and British English is also different, even when the spelling is the same. The word "tomato"—pronounced "to-mah-to" in British English—is a classic example of this.Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are three ways English is different in different parts of the world.
Learning all these is not easy, so English learners should just know that they are always there.
Differences |
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Am E |
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Vocabulary |
●Throw the rubbish into the dust-bin ●Take a to the fifth floor |
●Throw the garbage into the ●Take the elevator |
Grammar |
●At the weekend ●I've just a new car. |
● the weekend ●I've gotten a new car. |
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Tomato—pronounced "to-mah-to" |
Taiwan lies in the southeast of China. It's the largest island in China. It has an area of about 36, 000 square kilometres and it has a population of over 20, 000, 000.It is rich in natural resources. Bananas, rice, tea and so on are famous at home and abroad. Clothes, food and so on are also well known all over the world. Its beautiful scenery, such as SunMoon Lake and Mount Ali, and its wonderful climate make more and more travelers come to Taiwan.
Taiwan has been part of China since ancient times. Most people of the island came from Fujian and Guangdong. All the people on both sides of the strait (海峡) have a strong wish to unite our motherland.
Taiwan Island | |
Location(地点) | In the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} of China |
Area | About {#blank#}2{#/blank#} square kilometres |
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} | Over 20, 000, 000. |
Natural resources | Bananas, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} tea and so on. |
Scenery | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And Mount Ali. |
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 {#blank#}1{#/blank#} |
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 {#blank#}2{#/blank#}and unforgettable |
Achieve-ments |
It{#blank#}3{#/blank#}over £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 {#blank#}4{#/blank#} |
Hopes |
It can be spread to other cities in India, Designers from all over{#blank#}5{#/blank#}can take part. Other kinds of public transportation can be redesigned. |
({#blank#}1{#/blank#})Sophie doesn't like eating Chinese food every day. She dreams that she can taste food from other countries. ({#blank#}2{#/blank#})Mr. Jackson is an old man. He is living in the city, but what he likes is a quiet and peaceful weekend. ({#blank#}3{#/blank#})Ben hates hot weather. He likes beaches. He feels pleased when he walks on the sand. ({#blank#}4{#/blank#})Jack is an American visitor. He is fond of traditional Chinese culture, especially lion dance and Chinese kung fu. ({#blank#}5{#/blank#})Miss Green is a typical housewife. She has nothing to do after her two children go to school. She thinks watching films is a good way to kill time. | A. Welcome to Subway Sandwiches. All sandwiches are tasty. Quick and clean! It opens from 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. on weekdays and 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m. on weekends. B. Here is Hainan. It has long sandy beaches. You can also visit and climb the mountains. Daytime temperatures are 24℃—26℃, only a little cool by late evening. C. Please come to Jiujiang. You can cycle around Haishou Island. At night, we have free camping sites for young people. Don't forget your hat—the sun can be strong, 38℃ at midday. D. Welcome to Nanguo Peach Garden! Enjoy the beautiful lake, soil, the forest and the mountains in a clean, peaceful but not expensive hotel. 20℃—25℃ in the daytime, but much cooler in the evening. E. Huang Fei-hong Martial Arts is an exciting martial art show! See you at Xiqiao Mountain every Saturday morning at 10:00. Free. F. In Wanda IMAX Cinema, the latest movies will be shown every day. 20% discount for membership. 50% off every morning before 10:00 a. m. Tel:367899. G. Are you fed up with having the same food? Would you like to enjoy food from all over the world? Welcome to International Food Picnic. It's delicious but not expensive. Just come to Qiandeng Lake from 9:00 a. m. to 21:00 p. m. this weekend. |
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