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  • 题型:阅读表达 题类:常考题 难易度:困难

    试题来源:江苏省泰兴市济川中学2016-2017学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷

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    Up in the Sky

        Take a trip up a hill on a windy day. What is flying high in the sky? It isn't a bird or a plane. It is a kite!

        Kids and adults like flying kites. Long ago, the first kites were made by Chinese people. Then, people around the world began flying kites.

        One story tells a man's hat got lifted off by wind. He had fun chasing his hat, so he did it again! His hat became the first kite. Other stories tell that people liked watching leaves on windy days. They tied leaves to strings and watched them fly.

        Long ago, kites became important in keeping China protected. A man might be lifted up by a kite while he spied(监视) on an enemy. He could use the kite to fly high like a plane. He could also fight from the air!

        Kites come in many shapes, sizes, and styles. They are usually made of cloth or paper. A kite might be shaped like a bird, a fish,  or just a box. Kites are also painted with colors.

        You can use a kite to catch fish. First you tie a fishing line to a kite. Then you put bait(鱼饵) on the line. You watch the kite with hopes as it flies over the water. When you pull the kite down, you might find a fish on your line! Some people think this is more fun than using a fishing pole(杆).

        Many countries have special days to honor kites. People make, sell and fly many types of kites. There are several kite festivals in China. The Beijing International Kite Festival is usually held in April every year. People spend all days flying kites. You might see famous fighter kites. People fly these kites quite fast and try to cut other flyer's lines.

        There is much to learn about kites. From long ago in China until now, kites have had many uses. They have been used for spying, fighting, and fishing. But the best way to use a kite is to fly it high for fun!

    (1)Who made the first kites long ago?

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    (2)What did people tie to strings?

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    (3)What are kites usually made of?

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    (4)When is the Beijing International Kite Festival usually held?

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    (5)What have people used kites for?

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        Are you good with money? Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to make money? Read on to find out about British teenagers and their money!

        Pocket money

        Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do some housework to get pocket money, including cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.

        Part-time work

        A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don't have pocket money or who want to get extra money. About 15% teenagers have a job. Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering (递送) newspapers, restaurant work and shop work. Children in Britain can work two hours a day at the most on a school day but not during school hours. During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours.

        Bank accounts (账户)

        Some children and teenagers have a bank account. There is no age limit at which you can open a bank account, but a bank manager can decide whether to open an account for a child or a young person. Parents can put pocket money directly into their child's bank account. Most banks have a prepaid bank card designed for young people.

        Mobile apps

        Many companies have made mobile apps for children, including GoHenry, Osper and Gimi. Parents can add money to their children's accounts and check to see how the money is spent. Children can choose to save their money or spend it using a card. The apps suggest that kids from 8 to 13 can use the cards.

        So, many teenagers are getting experience working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money. These are all steps towards becoming a financially independent (经济独立的) person and making and looking after your own money.

     Passage C·

    People love walking through a giant puzzle. In a corn maze(玉米迷宫), they can follow miles of paths and run into lots of dead ends before they finally find their way out. The corn maze has been growing for almost 30 years. 

    Simple corn mazes began appearing in the 1980s. In 1993, the first big corn maze created for the public to enjoy was made in Annville Pennsylvania, by Don Frantz and Adrian Fischer. Then, in a corntield as big as two and a half football fields, Mr. Frantz created "The Amazing Maize Maze"with the help of his family and friends. When it was done, almost two miles of pathways snaked through the cornfield. Since then, thousands of corn mazes have been created around the world.

    For many farmers, a corn maze means a boost(激增) of extra income. During the opening weekend, about 6, 000 visitors came to get lost in Mr. Frantz's maze. Charging only $5 per person, he earned almost $32, 000in two weeks.

    Brett Herbst is also a maze designer. In 1999 he set a world record for the world's largest corn maze, an image of the solar system with nine planets in it. He now has a business called The Maize, which has designed more than 4, 000 mazes around the world. "Corn mazes help people connectwith their roots, "he says. "People are so far removed from farm life that they are drawn to something real, something organic. "

    Today, a great number of people enjoy seeking fun in a corn maze. Mr. Herbst says, "When we see families on the farm having fun, we know that they are making memories that will last a lifetime. "

     请阅读下面的短文,并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中, 使原文的意思完整、连贯。

    A. Get them talking.  

    B. Show your appreciation.  

    C. Do something unexpected.  

    D. But people love hearing from friends.  

    E. You are probably waiting for someone to ask you for advice.  

    F. These words can make a difference between going on and giving up.

    It truly doesn't take much to encourage others and, best of all it's very affordable and requires no special tools. Here are some simple ways to encourage others.

    ☆Take an interest.

    I believe this is one of the most practical ways of encouraging others. Show that you' re interested in what they' re doing. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} People like to talk about themselves and once you get them talking, you fire up their enthusiasm(热情).

    ☆Acknowledge(肯定) a job well done.

     Great achievements take time and effort. You can encourage others by acknowledging their effort. A simple" well done" or" thank you" can be useful. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    ☆Lend a hand.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} In fact, you can be the first one to offer to lend a hand. If a person sees you are willing to spend your time and energy on their interests, they will be more encouraged to see it through and less likely to give up.

    ☆ {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

     Thank someone when he/ she does something for you. Thank your partner after he/ she cooks a nice meal. Thank a friend for lending you a book. A simple" thank you" lets others know what they have done is meaningful to you.

    ☆Give a call to your friend.

     As you know, we' re all busy, and in the age of emails and texts, phone calls seem ancient to

    many people. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Even if they miss the call they' ll appreciate the effort and your message. Make an effort to do this just once a week for one person and see how your connections respond to the encouragement.

     左栏是关于5个家庭成员的介绍,从右栏中找出最匹配的人物。有两项为多余项。

    My mother is a teacher. She is 36 years old. She is from China but her students are Americans. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}   

    My sister is a student in a middle school. She is fourteen. She likes English and she is good at it. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}   

    My mother is a housewife (家庭主妇). She can cook nice food. We love her. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}   

    My father is nice to me. He likes playing games with me. I like my father. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}   

    My grandpa is old. His hair is grey (花白的). He likes writing. He is a great writer. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}   

    A. Mr Miller writes many funny stories. Children like reading his book. He is very happy because he can do something for the kids. 

    B. Grace is a good student at school. She can speak English well. She wants to be an English teacher in the future. 

    C.  Linda is a housewife but she is not good at cooking. She goes to cooking classes on weekends. 

    D. Bob is 42 years old. He likes playing games with his children. He thinks it's important to be with his kids. 

    E. Jane works in a school. She teaches American  students Chinese. She is a nice teacher. If you need any help, you can go and meet her in the school. Her telephone number is 13715933222. 

    F. Jenny is my new friend. Her last name is Smith. She is from America. She is now learning Chinese in Shanghai. 

    G. Julie is a good mother. She doesn't go to work. She cooks nice food for her children. 

     阅读下面材料,从方框中所给的A—E五个选项中选出正确的选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入小题,并回答第35小题。

     Do you know the Torch Festival? It's an important festival, which the Yi people usually hold on the 24th or 25th day of the sixth lunar month.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

     The Torch Festival has a long history. It is mainly held in areas where the Yi people live in large numbers, and it is deeply rooted in their culture. It is said that the people in ancient times used fire to drive away bad spirits and wish for a good harvest in the following year.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

     Before the festival arrives, people often clean their houses carefully to welcome the Torch Festival. This means getting rid of the old and welcomeing the new. During the festival, people light torches and carry them around. There are also different activities such as dancing, singing and sheepfighting. People wear their traditional clothes and enjoy delicious food.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

     The Torch Festival holds great meanings. It stands for people's expectation of light, hope, and success. It is also a time for families to be together. What's more, it develops cultural exchanges and understanding in different ethnic groups(族群).

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

     The festival attracts the attention of people from all over the world. More people are increasingly interested in this festival. However, this also brings some worries. Efforts will be made to reduce the bad influence on the environment while keeping the traditional cultural customs.

    A. Meanings of the Torch Festival

    B. Customs of the Torch Festival

    C. History of the Torch Festival

    D. Disadvantages of the Torch Festival

    E. Development of the Torch Festival

    What is your favourite traditional festival in China? Why?(不超过20词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

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