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上海市金山区2019—2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷
When it comes to the letter grade on your test or homework, you might notice that there is no letter (字母) E. Have you ever thought about why that is so?
In the A, B, C, D and F grading system, the first four letters are considered passing grades. An F in this system simply stands for "fail". The word "fail" happens to start with the letter F, which seems to leave out the letter E. However, E grade actually has been used pretty commonly throughout the history of letter grades in the US.
The first college in the US to use a letter grading system like the ones we use today is Mount Holyoke College. In 1897, they began to use the following grading scale:
A: 95-100% (excellent) B: 85-94% (good) C: 76-84% (fair)
D: 75% (barely passed) E: below 75% (failed)
We can see the E grade instead of F grade.
Gradually, the letter grading system became more popular throughout the US. Later, many schools decided to change the E grade and into the F grade. There is no evidence (证据) to really support this, but one possible explanation is that teachers were worried that some students and parents might mistake E for "excellent".
Why do we have letter grades? Well, part of the reason is that they made grading simpler. As the 20th century began, school classrooms became bigger. Most teachers at that time thought this new letter grading system was an easy, fair and clear way to grade students.
Today, more and more people argue that letter grades don't fully reflect (反映) student learning. However, as teachers try to improve grading methods, many parents still prefer the letter grades because they are familiar and easy for parents to understand. Although they might not be perfect, the letter grades probably aren't going away any time soon.
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The Slender West Lake Scenic Spot lies in the northwestern part of Yangzhou, with its south gate facing Great Rainbow Bridge Road. It covers an area of about 123.6 hectares. The Slender West Lake was named a National Key Scenic Spot in 1988 and National Tourist Area in 2010.
The Slender West Lake used to be a long river named the Baozhang Lake, which is 4 kilometers in length and less than 100 meters in width. A famous poet Wang Hang in the Qing Dynasty once composed a poem, from which the Slender West Lake gets its present name and for which it is well known all over the world.
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, many gardens were built along the Slender West Lake. Following the lines of the natural landscape, a lot of houses along the moats(护城河) were built in different locations during different periods. Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty both visited the Slender West Lake.
The Slender West Lake Scenic Spot is a symbol of the lake gardens in China. In a word, the Slender West Lake not only represents the beauty of natural landscape but also has a long history and rich culture.
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Name | ●It used to be a long river {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the Baozhang Lake. ●It gets its present name from a poem and becomes{#blank#}5{#/blank#}both at home and abroad . |
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Four students were invited to an interview by the local English newspaper to share their opinions on after-class activities. The following is what they said in the interview. |
Mary: In our school, after-class activities are very popular. Students in our school enjoy many different kinds of after-class activities, such as the English corner, swimming, playing the piano and singing. I take part in the chess club. I play with other club members after class every day. |
Erin: I'm a member of the music club in our school. I can learn different kinds of music instruments, including the violin, the piano, the guitar and so on. I like playing the piano best. It's very interesting. |
John: I take part in the poem club after class. I have learned a lot from the activities which are held by the club. I can not only improve my skills of poem writing, but also make a lot of new friends who have the same hobbies. |
Peter: Some teachers think after-class activities take up too much time. In their opinions, we are already under great pressure with so much homework to do. But I think it's necessary for schools to provide us with a chance to develop our other skills besides what we are taught in class. What's more, after-class activities help us relax. |
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Five Ways to Fight Germs（细菌）
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If you have a cold or flu，you'd better not pass it on to anyone else. Just use a napkin every time you sneeze or cough. Put used napkins in the dustbin.
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Always wash your hands with running water and soap before you cat anything，after you use the bathroom and after you sneeze（打喷嚏）or blow your nose. The germs won't stand a chance.
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Stations, hospitals, supermarkets are places filled with germs that make people sick. When people cough or sneeze, the germs spread widely, landing here and there.
Unless it's necessary, go out less often.
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You should always buy pets from a good pet shop and take them to the animal doctor regularly. Keep pets as clean as possible and always wash your hands after you play with them.
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When you go food shopping, buy all the things for the fridge, and put them away as soon as you get home.
Always prepare for food with clean hands.
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A. Use a napkin B. Use a fridge C. Love your pets D. Keep off public places E. Wash your hands often F. Keep pets clean and healthy |
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