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湖北省枣阳市2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末考试英语试题
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, the day fell on March 10.
We Chinese people call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon". So people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in old times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to "lead the dragon into the house".
Also, people eat special foods on that day. For example, people eat "dragon whisker (胡须)" noodles and dumplings called "dragon teeth".
Today, many customs have got lost. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother's brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
A. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. B. It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming. C. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (丰收) in autumn. D. Many people have their hair cut on that day. E. The foods are usually named after dragons. F. But one that has kept till today is the cutting of hair. |
House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unfortunately set by children.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and on each floor of your home. You ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practise these plans in the dark with your family.
A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or fire behind the door, so take care. Once you are out of your house, call the fire department from a neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldn't go back in. Firemen know how to perform rescues safely.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts about ten years. You ought to change it even if it seems to be working.
A. Most of these deaths can be avoided B. But when you hear it, you don t have much time C. A smoke alarm is only good if it's working properly D. So, it's important to teach them that fire is a tool, not a toy E. A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire |
I am Dave. My house is not far from my school. I walk there every day. It takes me only ten minutes. My friend Jack lives far from the school. His mother usually drives him and his sister Linda to school. When the weather is fine, they sometimes go to school on their bikes. My classmate Tom lives very far from the school. He takes the bus on school days. He leaves home at about 6:40 a. m. and gets to school at about 7:30 a. m. |
I am Sue. I live on a small island, with only 20 houses. My school is on a big island. My brother Peter and I go there on a small boat. There are usually 10 people on the boat. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes when the weather is fine. The boat doesn't work when the weather is bad. On those days, I do my schoolwork at home. |
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