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江西省抚州市2015-2016学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷

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    Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?

    At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.” Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green – eyed monster” and the UK is its home.

    Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. Some were given a little, others a great deal. Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.

    This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain. But there is also conflicting evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world's fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.

    “It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It's people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”

    Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem. They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them. It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.

(1)、Most entrepreneurs surveyed believe that        .
A、the British people hate success B、the British people are hardworking C、love of success is Britain's national character D、they are considered as “green – eyed monsters”
(2)、What does the result of the Warwich University's test show.
A、Two thirds of the people tested didn't love money. B、Most people would rather fail than see others succeed. C、An imaginary amount of money does not attract people. D、Most people are willing to enjoy success with others.
(3)、The writer of the passage seems to suggest that         .
A、jealousy is Britain's national character B、British entrepreneurs are not fairly treated C、the scientists at Warwich University did a successful test D、the entrepreneurs in the UK do not behave properly
(4)、The best title for this article can be         .
A、Be More Modest and We Will Love You More B、Proud Entrepreneurs C、The Frenchmen are Romantic While The British are Hostile D、Only Pains but No Gains
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阅读短文,根据其内容,补全下面表格,每空一词

    It's hard to make friends if you stay at home all the time, so get out of the house and do things that will put you in touch with(接触)other people. It's easier to make friends with them when you find you like the same things as other people.

Don't be afraid to show people what you're really good at. You can talk about the things you like and do best. People will be interested in you if they, hear something interesting about you.

    Look at people in your eyes when you talk to them. That way, they'll find it easier to talk to you, or people may think you're not interested in them and may stop being interested in you.

    Be a good listener. Let people talk about themselves before talking about "me, me, me” You can ask people lots of questions and show that you are interested in their answers.

    Try to make friends with the kind of people you really like, respect(尊敬)and admire(羡慕). You shouldn't just make friends with those people you will meet them easily. Try to be friendly with all kinds of people. That way, you'll have a bigger group of people to choose from. Then you'll be easier to make friends with other people.

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Go out of the house and touch with people

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You can talk about the things you like and do best. Then people will be interested in you i

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They'll find it easier to talk to you, or people may think you're not interested in them.

Be a good listener.

Let people talk about themselves {#blank#}5{#/blank#}talking about "me, me, me" and make friends with the kind of people you really like.

 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. Try doing a little bit of exercise. 

B. Drink some tea during the break. 

C. Here are a few things you can try. 

D. The only safe answer is to get a good sleep. 

E. You can try some eggs, vegetables or toast. 

F. Drinking it helps improve your energy level. 

You will probably know the feeling—it is time for school, but your eyes are only half-open. Your arms and legs are heavy and your brain is still asleep. So what can you do to stay awake when you are tired? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} 

Eat breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also the easiest to skip(省略). Start your day off with a healthy breakfast. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They can keep you from feeling hungry and tired in the morning. 

Use water

When you are tired, water is your friend. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It is even better than drinking lots of coffee. Coffee is fine in the morning, but it is best to drink water after lunch to make sure you can get to sleep. 

Get moving

 {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A few minutes of physical activity can improve oxygen circulation(氧循环)and keep your body active. It doesn't need to be anything difficult. A few push-ups and a short walk may be a great help. 

However, there is still something that you can't do when you are tired. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, if you find you are often feeling tired and you are not sure why, it is a good idea to speak to a doctor. 

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