What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, or red? If you do, you must be an active person who enjoys life. Do you like blue? If you do, then you are probably quiet, shy, and would rather follow than lead.
Colours do influence our moods. A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing(令人压抑的). There was a black bridge over the Thames River, near London. The number of people who killed themselves on that bridge used to be larger than on any other bridge in the area-until it was repainted green.
Light and bright colours make people not only happier but also more active. In the factory, the workers will work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black.
Most people feel more ______in a yellow room than in a dark green one.
A. tired B. bored C. relaxed
Why did more people probably kill themselves on the black bridge than on any other bridge?
A. Because the bridge was too crowded.
B. Because people didn’t like the bridge.
C. Because the colour of the bridge was depressing.
Which could be title for the passage?
A. Your Favourite Colour
B. The Secret of Colour
C. The Colour of a Bridge
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 SeptemberAfter 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. |
Hi, everyone. I’m Tina. I think our life in 2060 will be different from our life at the moment. There will be many robots in my house. Because robots will be cheap. And these robots will help my family do many kinds of work every day. Every morning the clock-robot will ask me to get up. Then the clothing-robot will dress * me quickly. Next the kitchen-robot will make breakfast for me. When I get out of the house with my schoolbag, a car-robot will wait for me. After I show * it my school ID card, the car will go. And then the car-robot will check my homework. When I get to school, the car-robot will say to me “See you tomorrow, Tina. Good luck.”
In the morning, I will have three lessons with my classmates. We’ll study on the Internet. We’ll use the e-book. The teachers are all robots. They are in different sizes and they can answer any question about any subject. In the afternoon, we will go to science lab to have two classes in a new plane. After class, we’ll play football with robots. My classmates and robots can all be my friends. Don’t you think the life with robots in the future will be fantastic?The will dress Tina every morning.
A.clothing-robot | B.car-robot |
C.kitchen-robot | D.clock-robot |
Before getting in the car, Tina will show her to the car-robot.
A.homework | B.school ID card |
C.ticket | D.schoolbag |
How many classes do Tina and her classmates have?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Children won’t need to do their homework in 2060. |
B.Robots will do all kinds of work in 2060. |
C.Tina can make friends with not only his classmates but also robots. |
D.People won’t eat anything for breakfast in 2060. |
What is the best title for the passage?
A.Robots will be cheap |
B.Life with robots in the future |
C.Students will study with robots |
D.Different kinds of robots at home |