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外研版初中英语八年级上册第二模块检测卷
Wales is one of the countries in Britain and the United Kingdom. It's a small country in the southwest of the UK with England to the east. Wales has got a 1,680-kilometre long coast, which means there are a lot of beaches! It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK and is a popular place for holidaymakers and water sports fans. As well as beaches, there are a lot of mountains in Wales. Snowdonia National Park is one of the three national parks in Wales. It is in north Wales and its highest mountain, Snowdon, is about 1,085 metres.
The population of Wales is just over three million, around 5% of the total UK population. Most Welsh people live in south Wales in the capital city, Cardiff, and other big cities: Swansea and Newport. In Cardiff you can go shopping, visit the castle, go to the museum or go to a concert at the famous Millennium Stadium.
The Welsh language is an old Celtic language which is very different from English. For example, the Welsh name for “Wales" is“Cymru",“Good morning” Is “Bore da” and "How are you?" is“ Sut wyt ti?". It is one of the oldest languages in Europe and around 20% of people in Wales speak Welsh. The official languages of Wales are English and Welsh. Everyone speaks English, but if you go to school in Wales, you have to learn Welsh until you are 16. Street signs are written in Welsh and English, and villages, towns and cities have an English name and a Welsh name, for example, the capital city is Cardiff or Caerdydd.
Volunteering is a great way to help others. Whether it's a child who has difficulty finishing his or her homework, or an elderly person who feels lonely. When somebody volunteers, they are doing something good for others or the world around them without being paid. Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be organized, such as working for an organization, like helping your neighbors with their food shopping. Many people volunteer to help the environment by picking up rubbish or planting trees. Helping others can actually help yourself, too. Research has shown that volunteering improves your well- being. It can be give you a sense of purpose--A meaningful goal work towards-- and then help build your self- trust and make you feel active. This is true if you match volunteering to your interests. " Volunteering also offers you a chance to meet and connect(连接) with others. Which is good for your mental(心理) health." said Doctor Wang. Volunteering can influence(影响) your health. By giving something to others, you feel happier and this is good for your health." Volunteering has also been shown to reduce your personal worries. That's because you pay some attention to others' need." said Professor Yang who had a speech about volunteering in our school last Friday afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Go volunteering and make a difference. Not only for yourself, but also for the world. |
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