On a very hot day， it can be hard to know what to do to feel good． If we run around， we may feel dizzyand sick to our stomachs． This is because our body can't get rid of the extra heat． However， if we just sit and do nothing， we may feel restless and bored． Are there things we can do to feel good when we are hot？ Yes ! Playing in water is one way to feel cooler． Of course， people with a pool， river ， lake or ocean nearby can play in the water very conveniently． People don't have these can still play in water too． Taking a cool bath or shower can feel good on a hot day． On hot days， you can lose two gallons（加仑） of water in one day， so many doctors agree that you should try to drink at least 16glasses of water to keep the water balance in your body．Mixing a little juice into your water is a good way to help you drink plenty of water． The food we eat also makes a difference in how we feel in the heat． Cold foods， such as ice cream and drinks with some ice can cool down our bodies． Fruits and vegetables are easy for the body and refreshing． Plan a healthy menu for a hot day．
（1）When we feel hot， we'd better ．
| A． |
run around |
| B． |
sit and do nothing |
| C． |
play in water |
（2）You will drink much water if you add some according to the passage．
| A． |
sugar |
| B． |
juice |
| C． |
salt |
（3）What does the underlined wore " dizzy" mean in Chinese？
| A． |
箭服的 |
| B． |
精力充沛的 |
| C． |
晕眩的 |
（4）According to the passage， one gallon of water is almost lasses of water．
| A． |
2 |
| B． |
8 |
| C． |
16 |
（5）The main idea of this passage is about ．
| A． |
the things to do when it's hot |
| B． |
the things to eat in the heat |
| C． |
the things to drink on a hot day |
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. |
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 |
Where do you like to live? For this question, different people have different answers. Some people like to live in a city because there are many shops and supermarkets. They think it is convenient to go shopping. When people are in a hurry, they can buy things fast and easily. But some people think it is good to live in the country because they like the clean air in the country.
Today, some people like travelling, so they would like to buy house cars. House car is both a house and a car. It isn’t a strange new thing. You can’t buy it with a little money. There is a driving area*in the car. You can do lots of things in the car. There is a bed and a light* in the bedroom. You can make dinner in the kitchen. You can listen to music and watch TV in the living room*. If *you are tired, you can have a shower* in the bathroom*. It’s fun to live in the house car .Life is travelling. Do you want to live in this kind of car?What’s the advantage of living in the town in the passage?
| A．There are no cars and buses. |
| B．There are many shops and supermarkets |
| C．The air is clean there. |
| D．There aren’t any places to buy things. |
What can’t you do in the house car?
| A．Have a shower. | B．Make dinner. |
| C．Buy some food | D．Listen to music.m |
What does the word “convenient” mean?
| A．艰难的 | B．方便的 | C．可怕的 | D．快乐的 |
The house car is____________.
| A．cheap | B．dangerous |
| C．interesting | D．strange |
What can you know from the passage?
| A．You can’t enjoy yourselves in the town. |
| B．You can do anything you like in the house car. |
| C．It is difficult to buy all the things in the city. |
| D．Different people like to live in different places. |