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新疆维吾尔自治区吐鲁番市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题
I'm going to tell you about my hometown, Banyoles. It's in Catalonia, Spain. It's a medium-sized town with a population of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona — only an hour's car ride.
The focus of life here is the lake. It's an enjoyable place where people go to walk and meet friends. It becomes world-famous after the rowing (赛艇) competitions in the Barcelona. Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events such as swimming.
A short walk from the lake takes you to the old town. In the center of the town is a square named the Raza Mayor. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town also has museums, restaurants and shops.
There are several festivals in my hometown every year. Among them, the most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions.
Banyoles is a great place to live. It's a friendly town with lots of sunshine and good weather for most of the year. You can ride your bike everywhere and there are excellent sports facilities (设施). What more could you want?
My hometown is Banyoles in Catalonia, Spain. It's a medium-sized town with a of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona — only an hour's car ride. It becomes world-famous the rowing competitions in the Barcelona Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events swimming. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several in my hometown every year. The most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place. You can ride your bike and there are excellent sports facilities. What more could you want? |
第二节阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。
Where is Banyoles?
Has the lively market been in the town since the 10th century?
How long does the most important festival take place in October?
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Make a life list of animals
Write down the names of ten animals you've seen in the last month. It can be any animal, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} an elephant in a zoo to your pet dog at home. Congratulations! You've just started your "life list" of animals. You can add more {#blank#}2{#/blank#} to your list anytime. You don't have to finish it in a certain time. You can keep adding to it for the rest of your {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
This idea is borrowed from bird watchers who record the names of all the birds they see. Your list can include {#blank#}4{#/blank#} animal you see, whether it's on land, in the ocean, or in the air. It's like "collecting" your {#blank#}5{#/blank#} animals without disturbing (打扰) them in their natural habitats (栖息地).
If you {#blank#}6{#/blank#} this sounds difficult, you can start with your own backyard. You might be {#blank#}7{#/blank#} at the number of birds, insects and other small animals you can find there!
When you go camping or travel, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a wildlife encyclopedia (百科全书) or a guide book and a notebook with you. That way, you can add animals from places far away to your list. You can also {#blank#}9{#/blank#} your list on the social media (媒体) with others.
Ask your friends {#blank#}10{#/blank#} their own life lists and share tips for the best places to see wildlife. Comparing {#blank#}11{#/blank#} you've seen is part of the fun! Now, get out and start looking for animals. Happy exploring!
Protect yourself on hazy days(雾霾天)
How much do you know about haze? Haze can also be called"smog". It's a kind of air pollution caused mainly by cars and factories.
Smog does great harm to your health. It can make you cough and cause skin (皮肤) and eye problems. Then what can you do to prevent the harm in the situation? Here is some advice you can follow.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Outdoor activities make you breathe deeply. As a result, you'll take in more particles which are bad for your lungs(肺).
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you have to go out, you'd better wear gloves, long coats and trousers, which can protect your skin. Most importantly, you must wear a mask. Paper and cotton masks cannot help you in the haze weather. Some special masks can be of great help.
Keep the indoor air clean. Most people prefer to keep the doors and windows closed on a hazy day. However, that's wrong. You can open the window slightly twice a day— at 10 am and 3 pm. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} And a wet cloth near the window can also help absorb (吸 收) the particles.
Have healthy eating habits. Scientists discover that vitamin A, C and E can greatly help protect your eyes, nose and lungs. So don't eat food with too much fat. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Besides, try to make meals by yourself.
A. Take protective measures (措施). B. Eat more green vegetables and fruit. C. Don't exercise in the open. D. Grow some plants. E. Wear a mask. |
What else can you do to protect yourself on hazy days? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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