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广西壮族自治区桂林市叠彩区桂林市第十四中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期11月期中英语试题
The Longest Railway in the World
Have you ever heard of the longest railway in the world? It's called the Trans-Siberian Railway. This amazing railway is from Moscow in the west of Russia to Vladivostok in the east. It's over 9, 000 kilometers long, which is really, really far!
Imagine taking a trip on this railway. You would see so many different things! First, you would pass through forests. The trees would be tall and green, and you might even see some wild animals. Then, you would enter mountains. The peaks would be snowy and beautiful, and you would feel like you were on top of the world. As you continue your journey, you would come to rivers. The water would be clear and blue, and you might even see some fish swimming in it.
But the Trans-Siberian Railway doesn't just take you through nature. It also takes you through different time zones(区域). Can you believe that you would cross eight time-zones on this trip? That means you would have to change your watch several times! Imagine waking up in the morning and finding out that it's already afternoon somewhere else on the train. That would be so cool!
One of the most amazing places on the Trans-Siberian Railway is Lake Baikal. It's the deepest and oldest lake in the world. The water is so clear that you can see fish swimming in it from the top.
And the sights around Lake Baikal are so beautiful that it's like a painting.
Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway is not just about seeing sights. It's also a great way to meet new people. You might sit next to someone from a different country, and you can talk to them and learn about the culture. You might even make some new friends!
So, if you ever get a chance to travel on it, don't miss it! It's an adventure that you will never forget.
An interview with Andy Griffiths
Andy Griffiths is well known as a writer of children's books. Here are some interesting things you might not know about him !
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I go for long runs and bike rides beside the beach. An hour of exercise after a long day of writing gives me energy. Then I'm ready to write some more.
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At first I write the stories by hand, and then I transfer (转录)them onto a computer. I like to write by hand when I travel. I find it very easy to lose myself in my diary when I am away from my usual activities.
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I'm never happier than I'm thinking banana milk shakes. And I love fish. But I don't like drinking fish milk shakes. They are just terrible !
What is your favorite book ?
Alice in Wonderland. It has so many surprises and such silliness in it.
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Only if I really have to. I much prefer the freedom and fun of writing for children.
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As Dr. Seuss says, "The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."
A. Why do you like it ? B. What do you like to do after a long day of writing ? C. Do you write for adults too ? D. What do you say to kids who say, "Why should I read ?"\ E. Do you write using a computer or by hand ? F. What is your favorite food ? |
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