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湖北省枣阳市2016-2017学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
The world is an interesting place. Different people like different things.
Some people like loud music. Other people don't.
Many people like sport, but they don't all like the same sport. In some countries, cricket(板球运动) is a very popular sport. In other countries, no one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most people like soccer. The World Cup is very popular.
Different people like different foods. Some people don't like meat. . Some people don't like potatoes or bread. They prefer rice.
Most people have their favorite colors. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer black colors.
Many people like traveling. Different people like different places. Some people like to go to the country. They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the city. Because they like shopping. .
A. They like soft music.
B. Not everyone like the same color.
C. Millions of people watch the games on TV.
D. Different people like different kinds of pets.
E. They eat fruit and vegetables most of the time.
F. Some other people enjoy beautiful places like the mountains or beaches.
Experts in nutrition(营养) suggest that we should eat at least five different kinds of vegetables and fruit a day. They are very necessary for our health and help our bodies work well. They can help reduce (减少) the risk of getting ill. There are a lot of vegetables and fruit to choose from and they taste delicious. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
It's easy to buy our food from the local supermarket, so why do we go to the trouble of growing our own? Here are several good reasons:
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} You can pick and eat it at once. When you have tried it, you will agree that vegetables and fruit that are eaten straight from the garden taste better than anything you can buy in a supermarket.
You may want to cut down on your "food miles"-the distance that a product has travelled before it reaches your kitchen. Many food packages are flown halfway across the earth. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Homegrown food is likely to be healthier. Food producers often use fertilizers(化肥) and pesticides (农药) which can end up in your food. If you grow your own, things are different.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} You might also choose to grow some traditional vegetables and fruit. These often have more of the vitamins, minerals(矿物质) and protein(蛋白质) that keep you healthy.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} And you can grow your own even if you only have a small backyard or a balcony(R E). Some food can grow well in pots, including lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. You can recycle plastic bottles and cups to grow something. Just make sure there are holes for drainage (排水) and a small plate under them to catch drops of water.
Happy gardening!
A. Best of all, you can grow your own! B. But where to grow your own is a problem. C. That's not so good for you, or for the planet. D. Food that you grow yourself is always fresh. E. If you have a large garden, growing your own is easy. F. You can control what goes on and into the food you eat. G. So it's better to eat more vegetables and fruit in our daily life. |
A. This is why he opened the school. B. But it still reminds us of the area's historic past. C. This way, more people will know about this joyful event. D. It is a time to celebrate and to explore the history of the school. E. They could not afford to go to school and there were very few schools for girls |
My school is named the City of London School for Girls. This year is the 125th anniversary of the founding(建立) of it. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Celebratory events will be held throughout the year, including concerts workshops and summer fairs. Students and teachers will receive badges(徽章) that say “City of London School for Girls 125”. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} A businessman named William Ward established (建立) our school in 1894. At that time, there was little opportunity for girls to get an education, especially those from poor families.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Girls were not expected to go to secondary school or get a university education. But Ward had high hopes for young women's futures. He thought women should have more influence in society, as well as the ability to realize their dreams.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Our newest school building is modern-looking. It opened with 446 students on Sept 18, 1969.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Opposite the school, there is part of the wall of a great Roman fort(罗马堡垒) built in 120.
Every school has its own history. I think we should all celebrate people like William Ward who believe in giving the best education to young people.
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