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浙江省湖州市长兴县2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中考试(第二次月考)

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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany who loved a good story. As university students, they became interested in folktales- traditional stories that people told again and again. They began to collect traditional folktales from the storytellers all over Germany. Many were similar to stories told in France, Italy, Japan and other countries. Between 1812 and 1814, the brothers published (出版) two books in German. These included stories like "Hansel and Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood". The collections became known in English as Grimm's Fairy Tales.

The Grimm brothers' tales reflected ( 反映) traditional life and beliefs. For example, forests are common in Germany, and this image often appears in the Grimm's stories. In the past, many people believed forests were dangerous places. In the Grimm's stories, a forest is the home of evil witches(邪恶的女巫),talking animals and other magical beings.

Although most people today think of these stories as fairy tales for children, the brothers first wrote them for adults. Many of their early stories were dark and a little scary. Later, the brothers changed the text of some of the original (原来的) stories. They "softened" many of the tales and added drawings. This made them much better for children. Like the early tales, though, each story has a moral: work hard, be good, and listen to your parents.

(1)、What is the main purpose (目的) of the passage?
A、To tell two of the Grimm's fairy tales. B、To explain why storytelling is important in Germany. C、To compare the Grimms' stories with modern children's stories. D、To give information about the Grimm brothers and their stories.
(2)、What does the underlined word "moral "probably mean in Chinese in Paragraph 3?
A、寓意 B、结尾 C、规律 D、信念
(3)、Which of the following is probably TRUE about the Grimm's stories?
A、The early stories had a lot of drawings. B、The early stories were written for children. C、The later stories had morals, like the early ones. D、The later stories reflected German life, but the early ones didn't.
举一反三
 阅读下列材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

"They'll understand when they're older, " Hearing this, as a parent, you may feel better. But the fact is that even when kids become adults, it doesn't mean they'll agree with your decisions. 

Recently, I have had lots of conversations with my 19-year-old daughter about decisions I made in her childhood. She says she disagrees with some of them and some have even caused harm to her. That hurts. I think I must have failed as a parent. 

It turns out that my daughter's questioning(质疑) is very normal. It happens to almost every teenager when they are in their late teens. 

"In their late teens, teenagers start to find out who they are and what they stand for(支持),"says Mary Fleming, a college professor. "The search for identity (身份) is not always smooth. " The first task for teenagers is to dismantle the old life structure (结构) and to build a new one in its place. In other words, parents created that old life structure of childhood, so they are often at the heart of that dismantling process. 

Hearing critical(批评的)words is hard. But if your teenager comes to you wanting to talk about it,pay attention to him or her. For both of you, it's the beginning of understanding each other. And as they grow up, teenagers will realize they can't live their lives over again, and neither can their parents. They will understand that their parents did the best they could with what they knew at the time. 

 阅读短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

I was in fifth grade and about to take a science test. Since first grade, I had always been good at school. Simple science was 1 for me and I always did well on tests. When it came to fifth-grade science, however, I was struggling (挣扎). I couldn't seem to 2 it no matter how hard I tried. I was 3 .

My mom and dad had always been so proud of my grade, and I didn't want to let them down. So just before the test I had written several 4 from the textbook on my desk in pencil. The writing could hardly be seen. I sat 5 as the teacher started to hand out to the test. I didn't want to get caught, but I didn't want to 6 , either.

As the teacher was starting down my row, suddenly the fire alarm 7 . It was a fire drill (消防演习). We all 8 out of the door and stood together, waiting to be allowed back into the building.

As I stood outside in the warm 9 , I realized what a fool I had been. I knew my mom and dad would still love me no matter what my grade was. 10 we came into the classroom, I walked to my desk and 11 the notes away. I had been given a second 12 , and I wasn't going to waste it. I took the test, did my best and felt 13 . I don't remember what my grade was, but what happened that day has 14 in my heart and mind ever since.

Life is full of second chances, but you have to be willing to take them. You have to be willing to accept your 15 and grow from them. Every day when you wake up, you are given a second chance at life. Treasure it! And use it wisely!

 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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