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浙江省温州市平阳县2020年九年级英语适应性考试试卷
Now it's time for us to learn words and their stories—our weekly program about common, everyday expressions in American English. Today we are talking about the word "leap" and its expressions.
February 29th is called "a leap day". And the entire 12-month period with a February 29th in it is called "a leap year". This year, 2020 is such a year. The somewhat unusual day of February 29th comes up on the calendar only every four years. A year with a February 29th might be good news if you are paid by the day or the week. But it might be bad news if you were born on a February 29th. You have to wait three years in between birthdays!
As a verb, the word "leap" means to jump, or to move quickly. Leap can also be a noun, meaning a jump, or a sudden move. In a leap year, the dates jump over one day of the week. The reason for a leap day or a leap year is because our calendar does not follow the Earth's orbit around the sun exactly. Each year, we have a little time left over. So every four years, we put all that time together into an extra day. It is officially called an intercalary day. But I have never heard an English speaker use that term. "Leap day" is fine.
"Leap" is also an important word for two other common American expressions. One is a kind of warning. If you want someone to investigate a situation completely and consider the possible results carefully before taking actions, you might say, "Look before you leap." The other expression is a phrase of hope. If you want someone to take actions, you may say "take a leap of faith", even if not everything about a situation is known. In other words, it asks the person to take courage and step into the unknown. Interestingly, the two phrases are completely reasonable to say to someone who is about to get married.
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Running is good for you.
Every day in newspapers and magazines there are articles telling us we should exercise more. And scientists now say that running is one of the best ways to keep fit. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Some say it can even make you live longer.
Get started!
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} You don't need to buy special clothes but you should get a good pair of trainers. And remember - you should always buy trainers for running one size larger than your usual shoes.
Make each day different!
Some people find running boring, so go cycling or swimming instead sometimes. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It's very important to rest two or three times a week. You should eat well and drink lots of water but you can still have nice things like chocolate sometimes. Do some leg and stomach exercises, because this helps you run better.
Enter a race!
If you're a beginner, there are lots of ways to make exercise fun. You can join a group or you can exercise with a friend. Another idea is to enter a race. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
A. It can make you feel better and look better. B. Yes, you can run 5 km in six weeks! C. Also, you shouldn't exercise every day. D. This can give you a reason to train and keep you interested in running. E. All you need for running are some comfortable clothes and a pair of trainers. |
What else can you do to make exercise fun? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
After a long vacation from school, it's often hard to get back into the study routine. Your mind is probably filled with short-term memory gaps and new experiences that make you feel like your brain has been taking a long nap. Since schools will go back to their normal system, students also need to get ready early. Here are some simple tips that can help you get back into the swing of studying:
Create the desire(欲望) to learn.
The driving force behind achieving success in life is desire. As a student, you must have the de- sire to learn. When there is a desire to learn, it will help you get back to your study habit faster. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Learning can be difficult, but fear and worrying won't solve the problem either.
Make a list of priorities.
Once you' ve got the basics down, it's time to make a list of what's important. This is the most important step in any plan: you have to put your tasks in order and make sure they' re not all piled up on top of each other. Don't forget that there are also time limits involved. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Find a way to track your progress.
There are several ways to make sure you keep track of your progress. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If not, then find one online or at school, and make sure it's easy to find when you need it. This way, even if you forget what day a task is due(到期), there will always be some kind of reminder nearby to tell you when things need to be done next time.
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It's okay to ask for help. You don't have to do it alone, and the more people who help you, the better. You will learn from their experiences and feel more confident by being able to make your own decisions when needed.
Getting back into studying can be a challenge; knowing how to handle it will help you in your future studies.
A. You must keep away from all kinds of fear. B. Use a calendar if you have one in your room. C. The first battle you need to win is in your mind. D. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. E. This way, you can make sure you' re spending your time wisely. |
Among the four tips mentioned in the passage, which one do you think is the most important? Why?(不超过20词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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