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新目标（Go for it）版2018-2019学年初中英语八年级下册Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet？单元过关检测卷（含听力音频）
Are you tired after studying hard？American country music will take you away for a while. The guitars and songs will take you to mountains and fields there.
Country is simple music. It talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and basic.
Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It was the folk music of the American countryside. Many of the songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops or death.
Rural life can be hard, so the words are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.
When people moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America.
John Denver was one of America's most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is wellknown and people still play it today.
Kindness is important because it can make people feel confident. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} . As a mother, I teach my children through my actions and talks. I believe these ways may help you become kind too. 1. Listen and show interest.
By listening tosomeone or showing interest inthe talk, you can change someone's life. 2. Show compassion(同情).
Showing compassion is a great way to show kindness. You can do this by telling them you understand them and care for their words, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} . By doing so, you are having an act of kindness greater than any.
3. Help others.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. By helping others solve a math problem or giving advice, you are helping other people out. Don't forget to help others when they are in need.
4. Say thank you.
A "thank you"can go a very long way and help you do many things, but many people forget it. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} This is very important when meeting people who are serving(服务)you, like your waitress.
A. Be honest about your feelings. B. It can also bring you more new friends C. People don't like "thank you"for many reasons(原因). D. Another easy wayto be kind is to give help. E. Youcansay thank you after other people help you. |
The following students are new in Fairlands Middle school. This week, they send letters to the school newspaper.
My name is Adam and I'm 13. Everything is nice in this new school, but I have a problem. I'm good at science but very bad at English. I know I need to spend more time learning it. But I feel unhappy when I have to learn it. What should I do? |
I'm Andrew. I often make mistakes. I want to say sorry to others. But I feel shy and embarrassed (尴尬的) . What can I do? |
Hi, I'm Kelly. Lately, I often feel disconnected (脱离的) from my friends. They love playing computer games but I think it is not right. I like doing sports. How can I find new friends? |
I'm Mark from Grade 7. It's difficult for me to make good plans and I can't decide what to do first. How to plan my time? |
Camping is a fun way to get family and friends together to enjoy the outdoors. Follow these tips to make sure your camping trip is safe and healthy. Bring safe and healthy food along on your camping trip. Eating some food may increase the risk of developing certain illnesses. Camping is a great way to get physical activity. Do things such as walking, hiking, biking and swimming to stay active during your camping trip. Be sure to bring protective equipment and take steps to avoid getting hurt during activities. Never hike or swim alone. Watch kids closely. Some wild animals carry illnesses that are dangerous for people. Avoid touching, feeding and getting near wild animals. Enjoy watching them from a safe place in their natural surroundings. Mosquitoes and other insects can cause certain illnesses. To help fight the bite, apply （敷） the drug over exposed skin. Be sure to follow directions on the package. Wear long sleeves, pants and light-colored clothing. Always prepare for the unexpected. Before you leave, check the weather report, learn about safety at your camp location, and tell family and friends your plans. Be sure to bring along a first-aid kit, a map, blankets, batteries, food, water and clothes. Know who to contact at the camp. When you return home, check your sunburn and other problems. |
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