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牛津译林英语八年级上册 Unit 8 Natural disaster单元测试（二）
What is a hurricane?
You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating(毁灭性的)waves, wind, and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season,” which is from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.
Categories(类别)of Hurricanes
There are five categories of hurricanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories help people know how much damage(危害)a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed, the more dangerous the storm is. For example, a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour, which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.
Hurricane Dangers
When a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall, there can be a devastating flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds, the eye is actually(事实上)a calm area in the storm. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, people might think that it's over, but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.
Hurricane Safety Tips
There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane, be sure to remember the following safety tips.
Be sure you have a radio, batteries, fresh drinking water, and enough food.
Tell neighbours, friends, and family members your emergency plans. Tell them where you'll go if you need to leave your home.
If you live near the ocean, leave your home and travel to a safe place. You could stay with a friend or a family member, in a hotel or in an emergency shelter area.
Stay inside during the storm. You could be seriously injured (受伤) if you go outside.
Trip 1 Luoji Mountain Bring your strong shoes for the hiking in a beautiful area of Luoji Mountain. You can find many kinds of wild flowers in this arca. Time: July 23~ July 26 Tel: 3598432 Adult: $120.00 Child: $60.00 |
Trip2 Beihai Park This is a beautiful park with different kinds of plants. Take your digital camera and enjoy the great sights here. It is a good place for fishing. Time: July 21-July 22 Tel: 3597543 Adult: $20.00 Child: Free |
Trip3 The Big Valley Put on your warm clothes, and come for a night walk along the Big Valley. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. Time: July 15-July 21 Tel: 3497243 Adult: $180.00 Not for children |
Trip 4 The Beautiful Lugu Lake Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine. You can take the boat to different islands for sightseeing. Time: July 20-July 29 Tel: 3497432 Adult: $200.00 Child: $100.00 |
Some interesting things about Start of Spring
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, starts on Feb. 4th and ends on Feb. 18th this year. After that everything turns green and is full of energy; people clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer. Here are some interesting things about Start of Spring.
weather is becoming warmer. Here are some interesting things about Start of Spring.
◆ Flying a kite
Spring is the best season for kite-flying. As a tradition, it has a history of more than 2, 000 years. It can help build one's health and prevent diseases.
◆ Erecting the egg (立蛋)
In China, it is said that the egg can be set upright on the first day of Start of Spring. It is believed that if someone can erect the egg on the first day of Start of Spring, he will have good luck in the future.
◆ Making a Spring Ox (做春牛)
This custom in Shaanxi is practiced right before the Start of Spring. The officers ask some artists to build an ox with bamboo, wood, paper and paint. When the paper ox is ready, people will worship (敬神) it and hope for a harvest year.
◆ Posting spring calligraphy and paintings (张贴春季字画)
The custom of posting calligraphy and paintings on one's door in the spring was first celebrated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). People would do so to welcome spring and pray for good luck on the first day of Start of Spring.
Some interesting things about Start of Spring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This year, Start of Spring{#blank#}1{#/blank#}on Feb. 4th and ends on Feb. 18th. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flying a kite | It can keep people {#blank#}2{#/blank#}and prevent diseases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Erect the egg | People who succeed in erecting the egg will be {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Making a spring ox | People build and worship a spring ox for a harvest year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Post spring calligraphy and paintings | People post calligraphy and paintings on the{#blank#}4{#/blank#}to welcome spring. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What do you like to do on the Start of Spring and why? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. Trust is the most important thing. B. A good relationship makes people healthy. C. Let me give you several picces of advice. Laughter is the key to happiness. E. Make sure you show them respect. F. People's thoughts are different. |
A good relationship plays an important role in life. How can you keep a healthy and strong relationship with your classmates? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}I believe they can help you have a healthy and possibly long-term（长期的）relationship.
Be honest with them. Do not hide （隐藏） things from them. Besides， don＇t tell lies and don＇t be afraid to tell the truth. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}If there is no trust, there's nothing else. So be honest and they will open up to you gradually（逐渐地）.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}It is very important to show respect to your classmates. Respect doesn't mean always saying ＂yes＂ to them. It means that you should respect their preference（偏好）. Don＇t try to control your classmates' thoughts. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Make sure you have a good sense of humour（幽默感） with your classmates． {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Laugh a lot with them and joke with them. Laughter keeps relationships strong and lasting.
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