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湖北省黄石市大冶市2020-2021学年八年级上学期英语12月月考试卷（含完整音频）
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness.In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they have a lot of money, they will be happy. Some people believe that holding a high position(职位) is happiness. However, other people value(重视) their beliefs (信仰), or their health. They think these can make them happy.
The first secret(密秘) of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
According to studies, people feel good when they do many meaningful things for other people.You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
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A. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives. B. Happiness depends on ourselves. C. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. D. Here are a few ways to help you be happier. E. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. |
The pupils and teachers at Fairfield School think it's necessary to protect the environment! This is what they've been doing.
Growing vegetables
Fairfield School pupils started their own vegetable garden. Both children and teachers grow vegetables, then they pick them. In this way, school dinners are more delicious than ever before.
Recycling
The Fairfield pupils don't just bring their books to school — they bring their rubbish too! There are recycling bins(回收箱) in the playground for cans, plastic bottles and paper. The teachers give a prize every month to the pupil who's tried the hardest to recycle.
Finding cleaner ways to get around
Everyone walks or rides a bike to Fairfield School! “It's faster to ride bikes than to drive anyway, even the teachers don't use their cars.” says one pupil.
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Anna comes from Russia. She is 17 years old. She's going to stay with the Black family for a year. Anna comes to England because she wants to study England. She helps Mrs. Black to do housework in the house and goes to English {#blank#}1{#/blank#} every Wednesday and Friday afternoon.
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Now Anna has got used to(习惯）many things, but she can't get used to the breakfast in England. "The England eat so much in the morning, " she often says, "fruits, porridge, eggs, tea and bread. How can you face all that food so early in the day?"
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It was a fine day. Harry went to a park to take some {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. When he finished, he wanted to stay a little longer. He found {#blank#}2{#/blank#} tree and lay down, putting his camera next to him. It was so warm {#blank#}3{#/blank#} he soon fell asleep.
When he woke up, he couldn't {#blank#}4{#/blank#} his camera. He was really worried. He told a policeman about it. The policeman told Harry that three people lost {#blank#}5{#/blank#} cameras in the park that week.
Harry put an ad in the newspaper. It said, "Bring me your cameras. I will buy them at a {#blank#}6{#/blank#}price. Come to my house at No.14 Lincoln Road every Sunday {#blank#}7{#/blank#} 9:00a.m. to 6:00 p. m.
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