题型：任务型阅读 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
陕西省西安市爱知中学2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷
KFC recently stopped a TV ad in the U.K. that shows people licking (舔) their fingers because more than 100 people complained about it during the coronavirus outbreak (新冠疫情爆发).The ad is called "The Piano" and the idea is to show the chicken in KFC is "Finger-licking good." In the video, hundreds of people are licking their fingers (not only their own but also someone else's) in public placed while eating KFC's chicken.
According to the TV station, 163 people complained to the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (英国广告标准局) about the ad. Two weeks ago, people were asked to wash their hands often and avoid public gatherings (避免公众集会) because of the coronavirus outbreak. They say the ad is giving the wrong idea of understanding the coronavirus outbreak because it encouraged behavior that could spread the virus (散播病毒).
On the other hand, KFC made a statement to say that it would stop the ad but it hopes to bring it back at a later date The speaker of KFC said it was not the right time to show this ad, so they decided to stop it now, but the ad is really creative and great, they really want to bring it back at a later date.
—They are while eating KFC's chicken.
—They saw this ad.
—KFC would now but hopes to bring it back.
—Because they think this ad is .
—This ad gives of understanding the coronavirus outbreak.
In classes, your teachers will talk about topic that you are studying. The information they provide will be important for you to know when you take tests. So you must be able to take good written notes from what your teachers say.
Here are the three stages(阶段) of taking notes and what you should do during each stage.
1. Before Class Review your notes you have taken before you come to class. This will be good for remembering what was covered. Get you ready to understand new information your teacher will provide.
2. During Class Keep your attention on what your teacher is saying and „the signal words that tell you what your teacher is going to say and it is important to write in your notes. Examples of signal words are „The most important point…and „Remember that… Be sure to include in your notes information that your teacher repeats or writes on the blackboard. Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this by writing abbreviations(缩写） such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.
3. After Class Rewrite your notes to make them more complete and accurate (准确的) by changing abbreviations into whole words, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences. Use them to answer your questions. If necessary, ask your teacher for help.
Taking notes | ||
Reason(s) | The information that is provided by the teachers about studying {#blank#}1{#/blank#} is useful for your tests, so it is necessary for you to take good notes. | |
Stages | Before | * {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the notes you have taken to remember what was covered. * Prepare to understand new {#blank#}3{#/blank#} . |
During Class | * Listen to your teacher carefully. * Be sure to {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the important points. * Write them down quickdy. | |
After Class | * Make you notes more complete and accurate to answer your questions. * Ask for your {#blank#}5{#/blank#} help. | |
①{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. But how much do you know about headaches? What may cause(引起) them? And what should we do if we have a headache? When should we go to see a doctor?
②{#blank#}2{#/blank#}, but it may show that something in our body is wrong. We may have more than one headache each month.
③{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. We may get a headache when we work too hard. We may get a headache when we don't get enough sleep. We may get a headache when we exercise on an empty stomach.
What should we do if we have a headache?
④{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. We should have a good sleep. We shouldn't take too much exercise if we are hungry.
⑤{#blank#}5{#/blank#}, we need to see a doctor.
A. Usually a fever or some other illnesses may cause headaches B. We should lie down and rest C. A headache is not a disease(疾病) D. Everyone gets headaches sometimes E. If we have headaches often |
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A. They never watch TV. B. They prefer to read rather than watch TV. C. How has this contributed to their success? D. They will not accomplish (完成) tasks that have to be done. E. A great idea, motivation, persistence and a little luck will help. F. Successful people expect luck will find them, and it usually does. G. So they are prepared to deal with the challenges that wait for them. |
Good Habits of Successful People
Have you ever wondered how some people have gotten so successful? Sure you have. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} But most successful people share certain habits. Here are several habits that have helped place them on the top.
They get goals and imagine.
Ninety-five percent of the successful achievers practice writing down their goals, plans, or visions for success on a regular basis. Successful people do this the night before, or early in the morning. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
They wake up early.
President Obama, Richard Branson and Tim Cook are known to be early risers. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Because early risers are able to start their days ahead of everyone else to respond to others, exercise and find some personal time, they tend to be happier and more proactive (积极的).
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Sixty-seven percent of rich people only watch TV for one hour or less per day. Corley also found only six percent of the wealthy watch reality shows, while 78 percent of the poor do. Additionally, 86 percent of the wealthy love to read with an impressive 88 percent claiming that they read for self-improvement for 30 minutes or more per day.
They know when to say "no".
Successful people realize that by saying "no" to negativity, extra work and activities that waste time, they can focus on increasing their productivity. If they say "yes" to everyone or everything, they'll be too distracted. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. Unfortunately B. at that moment C. surprise D. cigarette E. All in all F. smoking |
My day at school yesterday was a nightmare! I overslept because I had gone to bed late and forgotten to set my alarm o'clock. When I woke up，I got a terrible{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. It was ten o'clock! I put on my uniform and ran to school.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}，while I was running，I slipped and fell into a muddy puddle （泥坑）.
After I arrived at school，I apologized to my teacher，Miss Evans. She told me to go to the boys' toilets to clean myself up. When I was there{#blank#}3{#/blank#}，the headmaster walked in and saw me holding the cigarette. He called my parents and told them that I had been caught{#blank#}4{#/blank#}.
My bad luck didn't stop during the lunch break. I was playing football with some friends when suddenly I hit the ball really far. It flew over the sports field and broke a classroom window.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#}，yesterday was the worst day that I've ever had at school. I'm going to bed earlier，remember to set my alarm o'clock，and be more careful.
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