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湖北省黄石市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions(建议)to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
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Dear Agony Aunt, I'm a Grade 8 student. I find no matter how hard I study, I always get low marks in math. I have lots of 1 and can't sleep well. What's worse, my elder brother thinks I have a lower IQ(智商) than my classmates. So I always2 him. Sad Betty |
Dear Sad Betty,
Thank you for your letter. I hope my3 can be of some help to you! I know you are in a bad situation, but never doubt(怀疑) 4 ! Please believe you have a 5 IQ like other common students. Since I worked as Agony Aunt ten years ago, I have 6 many students like you. They seem not to make any progress(进步) in 7 although they are very hard-working. So I understand how you are feeling.
Everyone is 8 others and everyone is good at different things. So you shouldn't 9 yourself with others, although I know it will be not easy.
I know you must be very hard-working, but 10 your learning methods (方法)aren't suitable (适合的) for you. If you aren't sure about it, why not 11 your math teacher for help? It's a better way to tell your math teacher about your 12 and your learning methods. I believe he or she would like to help you and 13 you some learning methods that suit you better. You can also study together with your classmates who are good at math. Team study is 14 helpful.
As for your elder brother, you can talk with him in a friendly way. 15 it doesn't work, ask your parents for help.
In a word, the most important thing is not to doubt yourself. I believe you can make it!
Agony Aunt
High—speed trains China created its first high—speed railway line in 2008. Since then, many visitors have travelled around China by high—speed trains. China is working on new high—speed trains that will have a top speed of 400 kilometers per hour. These high—speed trains will connect more than 80 percent of main cities across China. | Shared Bikes Shared bike services started in western countries. Unlike traditional bike—sharing methods, China's shared bikes allow users to simply pickup or park on the street. People just need to scan a QR code (扫描二维码) on a shared bike with a smartphone app. After you finish riding, you can park it everywhere, lock it and pay for your ride. |
Mobile payment Mobile payment is turning China into a "cashless(无现金的) society". For example, customers now pay for goods simply by Ali pay or WeChat pay with their mobile phones. They can also use Alipay to buy things on international websites and apps. What's more,in some countries around the world, they can also use Alipay or WeChat pay. | Online Shopping China has the largest number of Internet users in the world. The largest online shopping website Alibaba has created an "online shopping festival" and celebrates it on November 11th every year. People can buy plenty of things at good prices on that day. And online shopping also helps to provide jobs for many people. |
The "four new great inventions" are not the only "Made in China" products to be welcomed in foreign countries. China plays a more and more important role in the world.
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