江苏省南京市29中2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷

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—     students in our school    more than 1000.

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    Red is the color of China. Among all the1, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the color red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has 2 meanings in Chinese culture and history.

    No country in the world have ever3a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul(灵魂) of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity(尊严) and mystery. Even now Chinese people love the color much more than others do. It can be said that "China Red" is an everlasting theme for China, and an 4 color for the Chinese people, "China Red" has5 a very popular word, attracting the world's attention.

    Finding red-colored things in China is very6, as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing a special role in China, the walls of7 palaces, the national flag. Chinese knots(结) and lanterns.

    Red is the color of the8, health, harmony, happiness, peace, richness and so on. Only real things and events fully(完全地)9and explain its beauty. The color can be alive and meaningful only when it's connected with people.

    In China, red is more than just a color. It carries the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. China Red is10of mysterious charm(神秘的魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!

    For Schultz, a 77-year-old man, this is a chance of a lifetime.Schultz is part of a group of around 50 Germans who are on a bus journey along the ancient Silk Road.

    Speaking of his journey, he says, "I have been deeply interested in the Silk Road since I was a child ,but now I finally have a chance to experience it."

    The two-month bus journey will take the group through Germany ，Russia and other 4 European countries. They will then enter China from the country's western part. It will be an unforgettable memory for them.

    Nearly half of the 13,000-kilometer trip will be inside China. From Xinjiang in the west to Shanghai in the east, the German visitors will see more than 20 Chinese cities. "We have managed the trip of the Silk Road for around 10 years. An increasing number of people, not only from German-speaking countries ,have been joining us ,"says Liu Guoqiang from China Tours.

    Almost 26 million foreigners traveled to China in 2015, and about 5 million of them were from Europe. Beijing ,Xi'an , Shanghai and the Changjiang River are traditional Chinese travel destinations(目的地) for European tourists. Speaking of where he wants to go ,Schultz says ,"Compared with modern cities ,the culture in western China attracts(吸引)me more."

    As Shi Xiang head of the China Tours, says ,"Being a new brand to attract foreign visitors ,the Silk Road is good for people to know more about China ,especially the northwestern part of the country."

    (China Daily)

    You may not realize (意识) it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School is also the place where you learn to get on well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates?

    If you discover that you have problems getting on with (相处融洽) your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance (宽容). Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect (尊敬) the differences in others. We can not change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them.

    Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep a temperate and open mind.

    You need to remember an old saying, "Treat others how you want to be treated". If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect differences in others and not try to make them change.

    It is important to practice tolerance because it will make everyone's life easier. Learn to accept (接受) people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference.

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    Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and is polluted (污染的) more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. If people keep wasting water, more water needs to be treated and cleaned. This process (过程) needs quite a lot of money.

    As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment. That is why more green families are going blue by conserving and harvesting water.

    It may seem like a big concept (概念), but going blue starts with small changes. Something as simple as turning off the tap when you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl instead of under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away.

    Another way of reducing water usage is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home's water needs. Collecting rainwater is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).

    In the USA  when people say "man's best friend", in fact, they don't mean another person. I, they are talking about a lovely animal— a dog! These words s the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and their pets can give j to people's life. Some people e leave all their money to their pets when they die!

    Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to be the "eyes" for a blind person or "cars" for a deaf person. Scientist have found that pets help people live l! They make people happier, too. Because of that, they bring animals into hospitals for "visits".

    Americans h "Be kind to Animals Week" in the first week of May. Pet shows are held during the week.

    Even if you don't live in America, you can do this too. How? First think it. Remember to give it d food.

    If you don't have a pet, be kind to animals a you. For example, if you see a street dog, just leave it a, or make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to animals, try to speak up. As people, we must p animals who can't speak for themselves. So, let's act together to care about our pets.

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