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广东省珠海市子期中学、梅华中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题
Health is very important to everyone. Different people have their own ways to keep fit. A lot of people like running on the treadmills (跑步机). But it is not a good way to make you strong and healthy. Here are some reasons why you should run outdoors but not on the treadmills.
It costs you a lot of money to buy a treadmill. You can run outdoors, and it costs you nothing! Walk outside and the whole world is your treadmill. If you don't mind getting a little dirty, outdoor activities will help you.
Treadmills can become boring. You are limited to what's in front of you. Running and exercising outside provides a beautiful scenery (风景). Studies show that just looking at photos of nature can lower blood pressure (降低血压), so imagine what running through it will do. The fresh air and the unpolluted nature will also make you run more easily.
You burn (燃烧) more calories running outside than you do on a treadmill, because you have to work harder in order to move your body. When you run on a treadmill, you only move your legs. But when exercising outside, you must move your legs and your hands and so on.
Why not go for a run outdoors? Come on!
A. changeable B. disaster C. responsible D. situation E. exciting |
Nowadays more and more people prefer to go fishing or hiking in the woods. Experiencing nature is {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, but when you're doing this, always keep yourself safe. It's important to remember several basic rules if you don't want to turn a pleasant outing into a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.
First, be fully prepared for different weather. Before you set out, always get warm clothes and raincoats ready, just in case! This is especially true in the {#blank#}3{#/blank#} of travelling in the mountain areas. The weather is really {#blank#}4{#/blank#} in high mountains. Sometimes you can experience two or three seasons in one day.
A. appear B. heavily C. nearby D. pack E. probably |
Second, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} a map, a compass, and a flashlight in your bag. Even experienced travelers get lost. Before you start your trip, study the map to get familiar with the area you are going to. The flashlight is important if you do get lost. Many trips that start out in daylight will {#blank#}6{#/blank#} become nighttime adventures when people can't find their way.
Third, bring a first-aid kit and know how to use it. Small cuts can be more serious when there is no doctor {#blank#}7{#/blank#}.
Finally, tell people where you are going and when you plan to come back. That way, someone will go search for you if troubles {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. This will increase your chance of being found quickly.
English Week
Helpers Needed!
23 ﹣ 27 May
Student helpers from Grade 7 or above are needed for the following activities:
Spelling Bee | English Café | English Singing Contest | |
Dates | 23 ﹣24 May (Monday,Tuesday) | 25 ﹣ 26 May (Wednesday,Thursday) | 27 May (Friday) |
Time | 3:00 p. m. ﹣ 4:00 p. m. | 12:00 p. m. ﹣1:00 p. m. | 3:30 p. m. ﹣ 4:30 p. m. |
Place | Activity Room | English Corner | Hall |
Duties | • keep time and scores • show the "right" or "wrong" sign | • make simple snacks • serve drinks to guests | • control the stage lighting • lead students to the stage |
* Each student helper will wear a special badge every day throughout the English Week! To sign up,fill in the online form by noon on 3 May. The helper list will be posted on the school website on 6 May. All helpers will have training训练 one week before the English Week at the English Corner. Join us now! |
Dubai just opened a new Ferris wheel(摩天轮). Let's find out what's so amazing about it, along with some other famous Ferris wheels around the world!
Ain Dubai is the world's largest and highest Ferris wheel. It opened to the public on Oct. 21st, 2021. This huge wheel is 250 metres high and about twice as high as the famous London Eye. It can carry 1,750 people and runs both day and night. People can eat, drink and enjoy the sunset as they ride. |
The London Eye is on the bank of the Thames River in London, the UK. It has 32 pods(舱). Each can hold about 25 visitors. It takes about 30 minutes to make a round. Visitors can fly up in the sky for a bird's-eye view of the city. The London Eye is also called the Millennium(千禧年)Wheel because it was built to celebrate the new millennium. It opened in 2000. |
The Tianjin Eye is on the Yongle Bridge, over the Haihe River in Tianjin. It is the only Ferris wheel built on a bridge. This one is 110 metres in diameter(直径)and about 120 metres high. It has 48 see-through cabins(舱), each able to carry eight people. It takes 20—40 minutes to go around once. You can ride it to overlook Tianjin. |
Every summer, drowning (溺水) accidents happen among students from to time {#blank#}1{#/blank#} For this, many schools have swimming lessons. Swimming is both a useful life skill and a great sport. Like any physical activity, swimming also has risks, so it's important to make sure that you do it safely. Here are somethings you should know.
Don't swim alone(独自). No matter how old you are, swimming alone is a bad idea. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You may fall, get hit or have other unexpected accidents. So always have someone with you. They can help you or call for help for you if anything happens.
Swim only when you feel comfortable. For example, don't swim if you have an open wound(伤口). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}And if you still don't feel better, get out of the pool.
Follow the pool rules and signs. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}So look for and read the pool safety information carefully before getting into the water. And don't jump into any water unless you knowhow deep it is.
Be patient. They are there to protect (保护) you. Start by swimming once or twice a week, and don't expect to break any speed or distance (距离) records in a short time. Maybe in the beginning you can only make it halfway across the pool before you need to take a break, and that's okay. As you practice more, you'll be able to swim for longer each time.
A. It takes time to improve your swimming skill. B. Swimming is the same as other sports. C. You never know what may happen while you're swimming. D. If you develop pain while swimming, stop and rest. |
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