Mum went to Peter’s bed and said, “I want to borrow Tim’s radio for you.” Peter touched the letter in his pocket and said, “Thanks, Mum ! But you are so tired now.” “Today I want to send you a special gift on the radio. It will surprise you. I will come back soon.” Mum said and quickly left in the heavy snow.
Peter took out the letter. He got it in the afternoon. Mum didn’t know about it. Mum wrote in the letter: The 26th of this month is my son Peter’s birthday. Could you please bless(祝福）him on Happy Family? He has been ill for one month. The radio station wrote on the top: I’m sorry to tell you that we have canceled(取消） this program.
Mum came back with a radio. She walked very slowly. There were lots of snow on her clothes. And the program began quickly.
Next Peter got very surprised. “Originally(原来），we planned to cancel this program, but lots of people like it very much. Now, let’s bless the following people together, Kate, Martin, Linda...”The list was long. Mum was too tired and she fell asleep. Peter didn’t hear his name to the end. But he was quite moved(被感动). He woke up Mum, “Mum, I heard my name just now. They said I am a very good boy. I am very happy. Thank you for your nice birthday gift, Mum!” Mum smiled with tears. Peter also smiled with tears. He believed it was the best birthday gift for him.
根据短文内容判断正（T) 误（F)Mum went out to borrow a radio for Peter.
It was rainy on Peter’s birthday.
Mum didn’t know that the radio station had planned to cancel the program.
Mum was too busy to listen to the program.
Peter was moved because he heard his name on the radio.
Long long ago, there was a fairy(仙女) on a large island. She was the strongest and cleverest among all fairies. However, she was very ugly. On the island, every fairy thought beauty was the most important thing for a fairy, so the ugly fairy had no friends. Every time she was sent to save someone in trouble, before she could say a word, the person would shout loudly, “Ugly! Get out of here, right now!”
She once wanted to use her magic to become beautiful. But then she remembered what her mother told her, “My dear, you are what you are, and never change your looks just for such a simple reason.”
One day, some witches (巫婆)from a small island attacked(攻击) the island—the ugly fairy’s home. All the fairies were sent to prison. The ugly fairy changed herself into a witch just before she was caught. Then she followed the witches back to their island and held a party for them. While the witches were having fun at the party, she went to free all the fairies. When all the fairies were free, they worked together to defeat the witches and put them in prison.
After that, all the fairies didn’t laugh at the ugly fairy any more. They realized that beauty was not the most important thing.The ugly fairy had no friends because _______.
A. she was not friendly
B. she hated beautiful fairies
C. all the other fairies thought she was uglyWe can infer(推断) from what the fairy’s mother said that _______.
A. the ugly fairy was hard to be attacked by other fairies
B. not all the fairies on the island hated the ugly fairy
C. the fairy could change her looks when it was needed mostWhere did the witches live?
A. On a large island.
B. On a small island.
C. On a high mountain. How did the fairy save all the other fairies?
A. She changed herself into a switch.
B. She changed herself into a beautiful fairy.
C. She joined the witch family. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. Beauty was the most important thing for a fairy.
B. Beauty can help you do things better.
C. Beauty is not the most important for a person.
Bamboo is nature’s most amazing plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass.
Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist reported one bamboo plant which grew 1.5 meters in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1, 000 kinds of bamboo.
Bamboo has been used to make many things such as hats and kitchen tools. Because it is strong, bamboo is also used to build buildings.
Many Asian countries have used bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo for buildings and supporting new buildings and bridges while they are being built.
In Africa, poor farmers are taught how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap way to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and no water. Bamboo pipes (管子) help poor farmers get water to their thirsty fields without spending a lot of money.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子是否正确，正确的涂（A），错误的涂（B）。(10分)The plant bamboo is a kind of tree.
Bamboo doesn’t grow in Europe.
Bamboo can grow only 1.5 meters high.
Bamboo has been used in Asia for hundreds of years.
Bamboo is used by African poor farmers because it is not expensive.
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success can’t keep lasting happiness for a long time. Aristotle, a great thinker, said, “Happiness depends on ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. We often spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job. If you always think about those, you will be unhappy. You should enjoy simple happiness in your life, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active*, and have hobbies. They can help you forget your problems and time. Many people enjoy dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. 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 old person, or help your mother do some cleaning.The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| B．we shouldn’ t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us _________ pieces of advice on happiness
| A．one. | B．two. | C．three. | D．four. |
In the passage “Happiness depends on ourselves” probably means_________?
| A．others can give you happiness. |
| B．nobody can bring us happiness. |
| C．you can bring happiness to yourself. |
| D．happiness is important to us. |
Which of the following is not mentioned* in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. |
| B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport |
| D．Spending time with close friends. |
The writer thinks that _________.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it’s wrong to spend time on work. |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Sports are important in English life. The people of England are sports lovers. Some of the world’s famous sports began here such as football and cricket*.
Football is a fast game played in winter and early spring. Lots of people play football in parks or playgrounds just for fun. With hundreds of years’ history, it’s one of the most popular sports in England. The English love football very much and they turned most of their main players into famous persons. David Beckham and Bobby Charlton became heroes for many children. The most interesting part of the English football year is the FA (Football Association) Cup Final each May.
Cricket is a national sport in England. It is a very popular summer sport. It is a game played on grass by two teams of eleven players. Players wear white clothes and score points by hitting the ball with a bat. People can sit around the green, enjoying the sun, having drinks and watching the team games.
Where do lots of people play football in England?
| A．Parks. | B．Playgrounds. |
| C．Hospital. | D．Both A and B |
Bobby Charlton is a hero in children because _________.
| A．he is helpful | B．he plays football well |
| C．he is cool | D．he plays cricket well |
________ is the most important month in the English football year.
| A．January | B．May | C．July | D．December |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “green”
| A．the green room | B．the green house |
| C．the green grass land | D．the green clothes |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．English hero | B．Famous sports in England |
| C．Football in England | D．Cricket is popular |
A SCHOOL REPORT
Name： Edward Scott School： Revin Grove State High School Grade： 8 Term ending： 6 May
Subjects：
Maths
He is not as good as last term, but he has tried his best to catch up with others.
Science
He can finish many difficult exercises. Well done!
English
He is the best in the class. Keep it up.
History
He is not so good at this, but has done better than before.
P.E.
He is a member of the school basketball game. And he runs the fastest in the class. Cool boy!
Music
He doesn’t like pop songs, though sings very well.
Remarks*： Edward can do a lot better. More work is needed next term.
Class teacher： Ivy
Head teacher： M. L. Martin
School reopens： 11 September
After reading this, we know this is_____.
| A．a studying plan of Edward Scott |
| B．a teaching plan of Ivy |
| C．a school report of Edward Scott |
| D．a working plan of M. L. Martin |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提到) in the passage ______?
| A．PE. | B．Music | C．Art | D．History |
Edward’s best subject is______.
| A．Music | B．English |
| C．Maths | D．History |
Edward is NOT so good at_____.
| A．science and PE | B．maths and history |
| C．history and English | D．music and English |
According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．Next term will start in November. |
| B．M. L. Martin wrote the report. |
| C．Edward can do better if he works harder next term. |
| D．The term ends at the end of May. |