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新目标(Go for it)版2018-2019学年初中英语九年级上学期期中测试卷(二)(音频暂未更新)
Paper cutting is a traditional art in China, which has been making its way along the route of the long history of paper. It once became one of the main forms of arts, and was popular with the people of that time; even in royal families, ladies were also judged by the ability at paper cutting. The themes of their works usually include everything in people's daily life from dumb things to the surroundings. Familiarity makes them understand the real spirit of the art.
Once they are owned by a master of papercut, they will become so supernatural that the papercuts beyond imagination flow out of his/her hands. Another tool for paper cutting is carving knives which are necessary to improve a sharpened effect or to make a good job.
No doubt that arts come from life and serve life. The bright colors of red, green or light blue papercuts provide a merry atmosphere. And people like to decorate their windows and doors using colorful papercuts. Shanxi window papercuts are simple and bold; papercuts from Hebei Province are bright in color; papercuts in southern provinces are good and fine.
A. The main tool for paper cutting is scissors. B. Most of the paper cut artists are women. C. It takes a long time to become a master of paper cut. D. Paper cutting is also very popular in foreign countries. E. This kind of art went after the invention of paper in Han Dynasty. F. Paper cuts made in different areas have different characteristics. |
Everyone has his own hobby. Reading books is a good hobby for us. Here are some reasons for reading:
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}⒈Reading has a lot of benefits(好处). It can open up our eyes because books are full of knowledge,and it can make us wiser and richer in life.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#}⒉You can keep yourselves amused(被逗笑的)if' you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It's a relaxing hobby,too. You can really become interested in it.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}⒊Reading also helps readers become good writers. They are usually good at spelling as well,and have more things to write. So reading is a wonderful hobby.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}⒋You can choose anywhere to read books. If you don't like carrying printed books,you can choose e books. Besides,reading is easy to stop and then start again.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#}⒌Have you ever heard of a famous saying Reading makes a full man? It is from the famous writer Francis Bacon(培根). To make you a full man,let's begin reading right now!
A. Reading is fun. B. Reading is good for writing. C. Reading is bad for our study. D. Reading is useful. E. Reading makes a full man. F. Reading is a convenient hobby. |
Making the most of time is important in our life. Here are some tips that might be of help to you.
Make a plan. You should make a list of what you want to finish every week. The plan includes things you want to finish. You should know what the most important ones are, and try your best to do them first.
Control your stress. No matter what kind of stress you have, try to keep cool. When you have a lot of things to do, too much stress may make you slow. Don't work all day without breaks.
Focus on one thing at a time. Don't try to do many things at a time! You will lose your focus (注意力), and it will take you longer to finish your work.
Just say "no". If you really don't have the time to help out, just say "no". You're only one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!
Stop wasting time on the phone. While talking on the phone, keep your conversations short. In this way, you'll waste much less time.
Relax. The most important thing is to take time to relax. Even if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your work and get relaxed.
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Make a plan. |
Make a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}of what you want to finish every week. |
Control your stress. |
Take breaks instead of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} all day long. |
Focus on one thing at a time. |
If you try to do many things at a time, you will need to {#blank#}4{#/blank#}more time finishing your work. |
Stop wasting time on the phone. |
Much time will be wasted, so you keep your conversations short while talking on the phone. |
Relax. |
Getting{#blank#}5{#/blank#}from what you are doing for a short while is the most important thing. |
How do you usually go on a trip? By car, by train or by plane? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Do you know why?
First, I like trains because I can walk in them, and don't need to always sit (坐) there. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Second, I can know much more about China because there are many people on the train. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Third, I can play games on my computer or on my cellphone (手机), but on a plane I can't do that. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I don't need much time to get to the place I want to go. I don't like buses, because they are always crowded (拥挤的), and they stop many times on the way. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} So many people like going on a trip by train. What about you?
A. They are usually nice to me. B. For me, I like going on a trip by train. C. Fourth, some trains run very quickly now. D. I can also see the villages and rivers on the trip. E. Last, the train tickets are usually cheap (便宜的). |
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