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广西崇左市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题
Dust storms(沙尘暴) appear when strong wind blows sand and dirt from a dry surface. Strong dust storms may cause deaths, so you should know how to protect yourself from dust storms when you meet them.
Be careful of dust storm warnings | Dust storms probably happen on hot summer days, and it's not safe for people to travel during this period. So you should listen to the local TV or radio before travelling, and consider changing or giving up your trip if dust storms are predicted(预测). |
Be prepared | If you are in a place where storms happen often, carry a mask(面具) to keep dust and dirt away from your face, and a pair of glasses to protect your eyes. |
Stay inside | Do not move around when a dust storm comes, as you will not be able to see hidden(隐藏) dangers. So if you are in a house, don't go out and just stay inside. |
Protect yourself from flying objects | Cover your body as much as possible in a dust storm. A strong wind of dust storms can carry heavy objects, so you should try to stay low, and close to the ground, and protect your head with your arms or a backpack. |
Have you seen new plants starting to grow? Have you noticed the days are getting longer? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It tells us that no matter how dark or cold things might be, better days are on the way.
What is hope? Bernadette Russell, who wrote the book How to be Hopeful, says, "Hope, on one hand, is the knowledge that things can get better. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}" Russell speaks of people who have got over very difficult moments, such as firefighters (消防员). Once one firefighter said, "{#blank#}3{#/blank#}" explains Russell.
However, hope is also about taking action. "From winning the World War II to people traveling thousands of miles away to build a new home, there is a long history of taking actions with hope," says Russell. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Scientists say that having hope in difficult moments can help you worry less, feel calmer and improve your feelings.
How to be hopeful? Being disappointed and feeling bad are part of life. If it's possible to see hope in those moments, you should. If it isn't, don't worry. Try to keep eyes on good things. For example, you can't change the fact that someone is bad to you. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Even in the most terrible situations, you can decide what you say and do to each other.
A. Why is hope good for you? B. These show that spring is coming. C. It's terrible that some people fight it. D. And on the other, it is also about taking actions. E. If no people fight it, there's no chance of enjoying a new day. F. But you can do something kind instead of making things worse. |
Dear Arizona, I'm invited to my cousin's birthday party, but I don't think I'll go because I don't know any of his friends. Plus, I'm kind of shy anyway, what would you do if you were in my shoes? —Shy in Shreveport | |
Dear Arizona, Once I turn on the TV, I can never turn it off. Have you ever had that problem? If so, do you have any suggestions? —Too much TV in Tennessee | Dear Arizona, My younger brother makes my room in a mess. Maybe I should just laugh it off, but I don't think it's funny. What can I do? —Not Laughing in Louisiana |
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