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浙江省杭州市建兰中学2020-2021学年八年级上学期英语期中测试卷
Here is a story: A man sees a butterfly. The butterfly tries to getout of its chrysalis(蛹).Feeling sorry for it, the mandecides to help. He cuts the chrysalis and the butterfly comes out easily.Surprisingly enough, the butterfly is unable to fly. If the butterfly doesn'tstruggle(挣扎) to leave the chrysalis, it can't fly! Thestruggle develops the energy in the butterfly which makes it fly. Similarly,the challenges of life bring out the best in young people and make the fly.
When people are young, meeting and overcoming challenges will makethem strong and ready to face life. When we look at successful people, we seethat the most successful of them are people who have had to struggle. Onefamous businessman, who now owns many big supermarkets, used to carry clotheson his back and sell them from door to door when he was young. Anothersuccessful man is Dennis. His father died when he was only twenty. His father'sdeath forced him tomature fast. He had to bring up a family of ninepeople. He faced the challenges and overcame(克服) them.Today his brothers and sisters are leading successful lives.
Sometimes challenges do not appear to us because we keep away fromthem. So some parents and teachers actively encourage young people to facechallenges. They might organize some activities for young people which providethem with challenges, like rock-climbing, camping, volunteer work and so on.However, just passing exams will not prepare a person for life. We must meetand overcome challenges. The young people of today will become the leaders oftomorrow. For countries to continue to become successful, it is important thatthe young people learn to meet challenges and overcome them.
JCH Summer Day Camp Our camp is 83 years old. It was one of the first programs at JCH, and we always believe that camp is an important part of children's life. In our camp, children can learn how to play soccer and paint and it is a safe place for children from 3 to 14 years old to make friends. |
ABC Summer Courses Children will never be bored. Our summer courses can keep them excited all summer. Kids can enjoy themselves and make new friends while they are learning another language. With three hours' language learning per day, Summer Vacation Kids Teens can improve kids' language skills. ● 5 days classroom-based language learning ● 1 day trip |
MIW Evening Camp Evening classes are good for students who want to improve their English without taking part in full-time classes.Twice-weekly classes give a perfect chance for campers to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking.We have tea,coffee,biscuits,and a welcoming environment to make learning in the evening enjoyable. ★ Monday and Tuesday 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m.;★Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m |
The world is getting smaller everyday and knowing multiple( 多 样 的) languages is more important than ever. Of course, it is not easy to learn a new language, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Here are some ideas.
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Research shows that this is one of the best ways to learn foreign language vocabulary. If the books written for native speakers are too difficult for you, try starting with children's books, comic books or graded readers( stories adapted for language learners) for fun.
● Listen to music
It is a good idea to download some songs in a foreign language to practice your listening skills and train your memory. To make the most of it, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}; after you' ve heard the song a few times, dive into the lyrics and look up the meaning, then keep listening until you understand the lyrics completely.
● Watch a film
A rainy afternoon in front of a foreign language Disney movie is a lovely way to improve your listening skills. Choose one where you already know the story, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. You can also learn more about the local culture by watching movies from the area.
● Keep a diary
You can start by writing a simple paragraph or two about your day. Not only will it improve your writing, but it' ll also help you learn how to talk about yourself and your life, which is great practice for conversations.
A try to listen actively B. Learn to share stories C so it's easier to follow along D. Read for pleasure E. but it can be fun |
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Imagine Children's Festival, Southbank Centre Families can enjoy all kinds of art during this festival There are over 160 events and over 50% of them are free. |
Chinese New Year, Museum of London Docklands Joining in this activity is a good way to tell your kids something about the Chinese New Year. Here your family can learn how to do kungfu and the lion dance. Some events are free and some need tickets. |
Storytelling, Shakespeare's Globe At Shakespeare's Globe, you can enjoy Shakespeare's famous plays in new ways! Here you can do a storytelling performance (表演) with your kids. It is only for kids above 5, and the ticket price is £10 or more. |
The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Unicorn Theatre The musical (音乐剧) is about three hungry goats named Baby, Middle and Big. It is a great show for young families. For parents, the ticket is £16. 50; for kids, it is £11. |
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