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北京市海淀区2017-2018学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷(音频暂未更新)
Sometimes the world may feel like an unhappy place. However, you can make a difference. If you make even a person smile today, you can help make this world a better place. Here is a list of ideas to help you.
Send a handwritten letter
In this age where everything is sent by email, it is a shock to receive a letter through the post. Writing a few words on paper to a friend is an easy way to make one smile. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone's day- all for the price of a stamp!
Volunteer
Volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do. It requires (需要 ) some time and research to find the perfect project before volunteering. Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from the shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is unbelievable. There are so many chances, so you are sure to find one that is right for you. And it doesn't necessarily have to take up all your time-it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
Make something for a special person
Whether you're creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else M shows how much you appreciate (感激 ) them. Even if you think you are not creative, the receiver will feel lucky to get such a special gift that you put your time into. Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake!
Tell someone "I love you"
It can be anyone-a family member or a friend. You don't even have to say "I love you". Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. Sometimes, in our busy lives, we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
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A Sweet Wishes to You Cindy A wish for lots of birthday fun, To last until the day is done. Hoping that all you wishes come true, And your birthday cake is as sweet as you! | B A True Friend Ashley Montgomery A true friend never walks away, A true friend will always stay, These arms for you are open, This heart for you does care. |
C Happy New Year Emilie Poulsson A New Year is beginning, Be joyful,one and all! And share this warm blessing: I wish a happy New Year! | D Pussy Mother Goose Pussy--cat sits by the fire; How can she be fair? In walks the little dog; Says,Pussy,are you there? |
E Make It Green Avani Desai Lives are crying because it's not clean, Earth is dying because it's not green.With dying trees and animals,it's in sorrow(悲伤), Make green today and green tomorrow. | F Rock Me to Sleep Elizabeth Akers Allen Make me back a child,just for tonight! Mother,come back from that echoless shore; Take me back in your heart—- Rock me to sleep,mother—-rock me to sleep! |
TFK Kid Reporter Dahlia Suiter spoke with the writer of Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink.
You just said that you didn't think you'd become a writer. Why?
I didn't know what I would be. There were times when I wanted to be a scientist. I loved reading about biology.
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I never thought about writing stories for adults (成年人). It was always for children because when I was a child, books were so important to me.
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Revision(修改) is my favorite part. If I can add (增加) something surprising at the same time, I'm happy about that, too.
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Writing is hard, and if you're not having fun with it, why do it? "Save ( 保存) what you write" is very important because you may need it. You may need that part you cut.
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I hope the book will open up new places to go with writing.
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Yes. Writing can be a good way to discover (发现) yourself. You learn about yourself when you write. Writing also slows your thinking down, and you can make discoveries and go places that you don't expect.
A. Do you think it's very important for kids to practice writing? B. What do you hope kids will learn from Writer to Writer? C. Why did you write "Have fun, and save what you write!" at the end of each part in Writer to Writer? D. What do you enjoy most about writing? E. Why do you write children's books? |
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{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Vince would like to read stories that teenagers write. He is also interested in music and would like some suggestions on the best music CDs to listen to. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Sue wants to know more about the lives of famous people who often appear in the news. She is also interested in clothes and would like suggestions on what to wear. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Billy is interested in learning more about the latest (最新的) international events. He is also interested in the movies and would like to read different opinions on what to see. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Gina is interested in geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her about the lives of people from other countries. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Luke enjoys going to concerts and wants to find out more about the people in his favorite bands. He also would like to read articles written by other teenagers. | A. Youth World is a magazine for teenagers. It provides information about all the latest movies, concerts and fashion shows (时装表演). It also lists the best DVDs to watch. B. Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teenagers. It lists who is playing, where and when and how to get tickets. It provides interviews with well-known singers and bands. It also gives its readers the chance to send in their own articles. C. NS Teens magazine is well-known for its articles on the wildlife and environment. It also has articles on the history and culture of many other countries. D. No journalists (新闻记者) write for Teen Voice. This magazine depends completely on articles sent in by its teenage readers. It gives young people the opportunity to publish their creative work, such as poems or short works of fiction. They can also write reviews (评论) on the latest music CDs. E. Top Teens is easy to read and full of color photos. It offers advice on fashion and beauty. But most of its pages are about interviews with the popular, well-known stars of screen, music and sport. F. The only environmental magazine written by teenagers for teenagers is Young WB. Readers are invited to send their articles and photos to the magazine. The magazine also has many special offers and competitions. G. Teenplus is very different from other teen magazines that simply offer articles on pop stars and fashion. This exciting new magazine tells readers about what is happening in the world. It also offers all kinds of reviews on recent books, movies and music CDs. |
Today more and more students like going shopping on the Internet. Do you have any ideas about it? Here are four girls' ideas.
Sandy, twelve
I like new skirts and jeans. At the weekend I usually go to the shops on the Internet. When I see my favourite things, I can pay for them by my credit card(信用卡).
Kitty, thirteen
I think it is very easy and cheap to buy things on the Internet. I only need to stay at home and choose the things I like. I can get them quickly without going out. It doesn't take too much time.
Wendy, eleven
I'm not good at computers. I never do the shopping on the Internet. I don't think it is interesting. When l want something, I ask my parents to buy it for me in the shopping mall.
Shirley, twelve
Shopping on the Internet is not good. I can only see some pictures about the things. I don't believe the notes near the pictures.
Name | Age | ideas about shopping on the Internet |
Sandy | 12 | At the weekend she usually goes shopping on the Internet. She {#blank#}1{#/blank#} by her credit card. |
Kitty | 13 | She thinks it is very easy and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} to buy things on the Internet. She doesn't need to go out and then gets the things she likes. |
Wendy | 11 | She {#blank#}3{#/blank#} goes shopping on the Internet. Her {#blank#}4{#/blank#} usually help her buy things in the shopping mall. |
Shirley | 12 | She thinks shopping on the Internet is not good She doesn't believe the notes {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the pictures. |
A. It's not a big deal even if you lose. B. Start the things you want to do right now. C. It always takes time to be a winner. D. You can always learn something when trying. E. Don't worry! It'll probably never happen. F. Don't compare yourself with others. |
I'm forty now. I left school twenty-two years ago. Here's my list of five things I hope to share with you teenagers at school.
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I always wanted to be the best, and one way of feeling good about myself was to see how much better I was than others. There was only one problem with this. When I saw they were better than me, I felt terrible. Now I compare me with myself. I ask myself if I do things as well as I could.
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How much time do you spend worrying about the future? I used to worry a lot. Now I know most things you fear will usually never happen. They're just monsters in your own mind. Even if they happen, they will often not be as bad as you expected. In six months, you probably won't remember most of the things you worry about now.
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When I was young, I often failed to start things I expected to do because I thought they'd taken too long to finish. I always wanted to write a book, for example. But when I thought it might take me more than a year, I lost my enthusiasm(热情). It seemed such a long time. Now I know a year is nothing, if I'd started that book when I was 16, I might have written 10 more by now. I'm upset with myself for not even trying.
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As a young child you try many new things. If you fail, you try again and again until you learn. But at school you are usually encouraged to do things right. Then you stop trying new things in case you get them wrong. You are losing chances to challenge yourselves. I always remind myself: I had fallen off the bike many times before I learned to ride it.
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I hated losing when I was younger. Of course, it's nice to win sometimes and to be the best at something. But we can't all be winners all the time. Learning to lose is one of life's most important lessons. If you try your hardest, then you should never be angry with yourself.
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