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【全效学习】八年级下学期英语核心素养评估 Module 10 核心素养评估卷
"Just because you can't see something, that doesn't mean it's not there." This old saying is quite meaningful for British artist Willard Green. The items he creates are so tiny that most of them fit on the head of a pin (针). You can see them clearly through a microscope (显微镜).
At every one of his art shows, people always ask the same question, "▲"
The answer is "Very, very carefully." So carefully, in fact, that he actually slows his breath down and works in between breaths. Willard usually works patiently under a microscope using special tools that he creates. To paint his works, he uses the hair from a fly(苍蝇) as a paintbrush.
Creating these detailed works is a very long and difficult process, and it isn't always enjoyable. "It is a terrible dream when I start but a nice dream when I finish," he says. A single item can take at least several weeks to complete.
People have asked Willard why he chose to do something that needed effort and took time. When he was young, Willard was not a strong student. He had difficulty in reading and spelling words. Some kids used to call him a loser. This made him feel small, so working on little things helped him to feel big. The smaller his work got, the bigger he felt. A newspaper reporter said, "Though his works of art are small, Willard is a great artist!"
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General Introduction： Skipton is a pretty, historical town in the north of England. It has a river running through it, a beautiful, old castle and a traditional market that runs four times a week. A report by the Sunday Times newspaper said that it was the best place to live in Britain. |
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Why it's a great place： It's fantastic for families. It's quiet and safe with very little crime, and it's located near some of the most beautiful countryside in England. It also has some excellent schools. Skipton Girls' High School is one of the finest in the country. |
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Transport： A railway line connects Skipton to the nearby cities of Bradford and Leeds. Trains runabout every 40 minutes. |
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What to do： The High Street has many independent and unique shops, and d you can spend hours just looking around them. There are also a lot of restaurants. Try the special tea and cakes at Hettie's Cafe on the High Street-or have a pint at the Black Horse, a traditional pub next to the river. |
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Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Ben's dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his brother was making sure the flashlights (手电筒) and radio were working. He also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. The family went to bed at 10 o'clock. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} He had to listen to some music to calm himself down. He finally fell asleep when the wind was going down at around 3:00 a.m.
When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}The family joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.
A. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. B. Everyone in the family was busy. C. Ben could not sleep at first. D. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. E. Around 6 o'clock, the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. F. Ben went out to see what was happening. |
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