题型:阅读表达 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
上海市浦东新区尚德实验学校2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语10月月考试卷
Growing up is hard for everyone. We all face lots of stress as teenagers. Now imagine facing all of that stress while being in the spotlight(聚光灯).
That's what Canadian singer Justin Bieber had to deal with as he grew up. He was first discovered by a music producer when he was just 13 years old. He became a superstar across the world after just a few years, selling millions of albums and touring the world. But at the time of his success, he also struggled (挣扎) with mental (精神上的) illness and drug abuse (药物滥用).
However, it seems that he has put these troubles behind him. Bieber recently wrote a post (帖子) on Instagram, admitting(承认) that growing up in the spotlight was quite challenging(有挑战的).
"I went from a 13-year-old boy from a small town to being praised left and right by the world... I made every bad decision you could have thought of and went from one of the most loved people… to the most hated person in the world, "he wrote. He credited (把…归功于) his wife, Hailey Baldwin, with helping him turn his life around.
Bieber is not the only one who has struggled with becoming famous at a young age, Actors Edward Furlong and Macaulay Culkin saw their lives take a downward (向下的) turn after they achieved success in Hollywood during their childhoods.
Why did they experience this? "Childhood is about finding out who you are and being able to relate to (与……相处) others, and those things are harder to learn when you're famous. That amount of public scrutiny (监视) makes it hard for kids to do that, " psychologist (心理学家) Eileen Kennedy- Moore told USA Today.
People/County | Who to Honor | Activities | |
in ancient times | Egyptians | Isis | |
early Christians | Mary | ||
later | the English | all mothers | |
the U.S | mothers who had lost sons in war | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} | |
now | Canada, Australia, etc | all mothers | give mothers cards, gifts, and flowers; {#blank#}3{#/blank#} |
China | {#blank#}4{#/blank#} ; parents | choose ten top mothers; {#blank#}5{#/blank#} |
Some birthday customs(习惯) are quite similar(相似) in many parts of the world—- birthday candles, birthday games,and birthday cakes. But some customs are more special to some countries. Here are some children talking about their customs.
Linda—I am fourteen. I come from Aruba. In our country, children take something special to school for their classmates and all teachers. Every teacher gives the birthday child a small present like a pencil, an eraser or a postcard. The birthday child doesn't need to wear special uniform(校服). He or she can wear family clothes.
Lucy—I am one year older than Linda. Denmark(丹麦) is my country. We hung a flag(旗帜) outside a window to show that someone in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child's bed while they are sleeping so they will see them at once when they wake up.
Tom—I am as old as Linda. I am from Brazil(巴西). The birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe(耳垂) for each year in my country. The birthday person also gives the first slice of cake to his most special friend or relative, usually mom or dad.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} | Countries | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} | Special customs |
Linda | Aruba | Fourteen | Each teacher receives(收到) something special from his or her students and gives the birthday child a small {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. |
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} | Denmark | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} | If you see a {#blank#}6{#/blank#} flying outside a {#blank#}7{#/blank#}, you may know someone in that house is having a {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. |
Tom | {#blank#}9{#/blank#} | Fourteen | The {#blank#}10{#/blank#} slice of the birthday cake is usually given to mom or dad. |
⑴Frank expects to experience Asian culture and visit top places of interest. He also likes delicious Chinese food, but he cannot speak any Asian language. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} ⑵Zhang Yang hopes to visit an English-speaking country to practice English and learn about western culture. She prefers to live with a host family. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} ⑶Tracy is interested in youth culture. She is fond of a tour which can offer a chance for her to communicate with teenagers and practice conversational skills. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} ⑷Paul is dreaming of going to an art college. He has a two-week holiday and he's looking for a study tour to great museums. He also shows great interest in historical cities. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} ⑸Peng Liang feels like experiencing western culture and lifestyle. At the same time he loves soccer and looks forward to improving his soccer skills. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} | A. Students on study tours can experience Australian culture and lifestyles. The program provides students with a chance to develop their soccer skills, learn together and make friends with Australian students. B. Students in our study tour will visit top Chinese universities. You can practice your Chinese with Chinese students freely. Besides, you can enjoy delicious Chinese food and experience Chinese food culture. C. This 12-day study tour helps you learn about Romes history and art. You may be interested in the best museums in Rome. You can also enjoy longer walking tours of historical cities so that you return home with happy memories. D. Join in our home-stay program in Canada! It will bring you a chance to learn about the history and culture of the Canada. During this 15-day study tour, you can experience Canadian school life and improve your oral English as well. E. Beijing study tours offer you an experience in Chinese culture, from a Kung Fu show to a Peking duck dinner and a visit to the Great Wall. During a tour, you can go around this city with an English-speaking guide. F. Language classes and cultural activities with locals are offered. You can practice your conversational skills in a language lesson that is about youth culture by meeting local Japanese students and compare teenage life. G. The Educators' Study Tour to Japan is open to middle and high school educators. We provide you home stay with families and school visits. The tour helps you have a better understanding of Japan's education system. |
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