（浙江）新目标（Go for it）版初中英语八年级上册期中复习（题型专练）：任务型阅读

    Many people like to watch TV. There are all kinds of programs on TV. The soap opera was first on the radio in the 1920s. Then it started on TV in the 1940s. Why do so many people like to watch the soap opera on TV, especially young people? Let's find out.

    First, what's happening in the soap opera is very different from our life. Everything is perfect in the play. People don't have money problems. Second, there are many beautiful girls and handsome boys in the soap opera. They are so cool. They make young people crazy and happy. It makes people relax after a day's hard work. Even some old people like to watch it, too. They think the show is too slow and too long. Do you like watching soap operas? What do you think of them?

    One of the Great British Bake Off winners Nadiya is telling us something about her life and her book Bake Me a Story.

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A: My kids like reading books, and they also like staying with me in the kitchen when I cook. So I think if I write a book with both stories and recipes (食谱), parents and kids can enjoy cooking together in the kitchen and then read a story when they wait for the food to cook.

Q: You baked (烘烤) the Queen' s birthday cake!

A: It' gave me great pleasure to bake for the Queen and to be a part of history. I would like to bake for David Attenborough too!

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A: The blueberry and orange soda bread. It's quick and easy, and it's very delicious.

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A: Of course not! To see the looks on their faces and hear the happy noises they make when they eat the cakes makes all the hard work worth (值得) it.

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A: My most important advice is "Don't be worried about cleaning up "the kitchen. Try things out in the kitchen and have fun!"

    Do you like sports? Are you getting enough exercise? Well, if you want an easy way to exercise, try walking.

    There are no special instructions (操作指南), and there are no rules. You just walk— left, right, left, right. See. It's easy.

    You don't need to Spend money on expensive clothes and equipment (器材). All you need is a pair of good shoes.

    You can go with a friend. Walk and talk. You can also do something you enjoy by yourself. Listen to music, think about life ，relax and so on.

    It makes you feel good, sleep better and helps to manage your weight (管理你的体重). It's an easy way to get the exercise you need to stay healthy.

     It's raining? Take an umbrella. When it's sunny, use sunglasses. If it's hot, take some water with you. It's cold? Don't worry. Walking can make you feel warm. And walking in the snow is of great fun!

    Do you want to walk? Don't wait! Just do it!

It is everyone's dream to work at home. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.

You can stay at home, work when you want to and make money when you need to. There are many chances(机会) for you to make money at home, just by using your computer and the Internet. The fact is that this dream can come true.

Educate yourself, look closely into all the chances and decide on what works best for you, It will not happen during one night, but you can make a decision(决定) today and start to make it happen today.

Do you have a blog or a personal website like millions of other people? Are you using it to make money? Most of these blog and website owners are not. But you can do that! When you have your computer and the Internet working for you, you will make money while you sleep, travel or do whatever you want to do all day long.

There are many ways you can make money with your computer. And you can begin your stay-at- home businesses with just a little money. What are you waiting for?

    Students in Japan are trying a new kind of travelling. In the past they could only go to the museums. That was boring for the teenagers. They often went by bus. Many of them felt sleepy in the museum. But now they can go out of doors. They can go to factories, villages and many other places they like.

    Experiential education (体验式教育) is now very popular in North America. It is also becoming more and more popular in Japan. Just look at the JTB, Japan's biggest travel agency. It has more than 300 different travel programs for students and schools. More than 25 schools have taken part in the programs.

    Where are the students going? They travel to fishing villages in Kyushu and farming villages in China. Some even go to English classes in England. Wherever they go, they enjoy helping the disabled(残疾的). By doing so, they learn how to take care of others. It's an experience that students will never forget.

    Travelling in Japan also does the farmers and fishermen good. Now there are many people visiting their villages. Visitors' coming every year brings them a lot of money and a better life.

    How did you learn to ride your bicycle? You took a few lessons and then practiced a lot, right?No one is born (天生的) knowing how to study. You need a few study skills and then practice them.

    Pay attention (集中注意力 )!

    Do you have difficulty paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a noisy person? Is it hard to see the blackboard? Make sure you are sitting in a good place that lets you pay attention.

      Take dear notes (笔记).

    It's a good idea to write down important things your teacher says or writes on the blackboard in class.Good notes can help you study easily.

    Plan ahead (提前计划).

    Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday's test will make you feel tired.One of the best ways to make sure that doesn't happen (发生) is to plan ahead.

    Have a good sleep.

    The test is tomorrow and you're finished your study plan, but you find you just can't remember anything! Don't worry.You'll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.

    Traveling by subway can sometimes be a challenge, especially during rush hour. You have to fight your way into the carriage (车厢), and keep away from others' hot water. The smells of some passengers' food are very strong, too.

    Since April, the local government of Beijing has collected public opinions on the new Beijing Subway Passenger Rules. The rules say that if passengers have bad manners while on the subway, they will end up with bad credit (信用) scores or even being refused by the subway. Four kinds of behavior were added to the new rules. They include stealing others' seats, eating or drinking, handing out advertisements, and not paying for the tickets.

    As for eating and drinking on the subway，①不同的人有不同的观点。Some people support the rules that all passengers except babies and people with certain health problems are not allowed to eat or drink on the subway. ②They have pointed out that the smell of food and drink can make other passengers unhappy.

   However，others question this rule，saying that drinking water should be allowed ③________ people can get thirsty after long rides on the crowded subway.

    Everybody knows that healthy eating habits are important. Here are five good eating habits for you.

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    Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. You may need even more water when you are exercising.

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    Breakfast is the most important meal of a day. You can have more energy(能量) after eating breakfast.

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    If you don't have enough time to have a big meal, take some bread with you for a quick lunch. Don't eat lunch which has too much oil: If you don't have lunch, that will be bad for your health.

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    We should eat fruit and vegetables every day." Add a banana to your breakfast, have salad for lunch, and eat some vegetables at dinner. If someone doesn't like to eat vegetables, he or she can eat some fruit instead.

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    Try to have dinner at least 3 hours before going to bed. Your body needs time to digest(消化) most of the food before you rest for 8 hours.

    Peter, Jack, Sam, Bob and John are on our school basketball team. It is one of the most popular teams in our city. Next Sunday, they're going to play against(同……比赛) No. 20 Middle School basketball players. Let me introduce(介绍)the five players.

    ①萨姆是最瘦的,但却是跑得最快的。Peter is the tallest. He can jump the highest, too. ②He can throw the ball into the basket easily. Bob is a new player, but he is also a great player. Of the five boys, Jack is the best player. In the last basketball match, he got twenty points for his team. John is the heaviest. He is 65kg. ③He runs slower than any other boy. But be is good at stopping the players of the other team from getting near the basket. They're a strong team. Are they going to win? Let's wait and see!

    Travel Tips for Holidays Abroad Everyone loves holidays abroad. They give us the chance to see some sights, have some fun and relax. However, holidays aren't always a great experience. Follow these tips to make sure you enjoy your holiday.

    Please get everything ready. Every year, thousands of people miss flights because they are not ready, they arrive at the airport too late, or even go to the wrong airport!

    How much do you know about the place you are going to visit? Learning a little about the culture of a country will help you a lot. Learning a few words of another language can also help you make new friends.

    Try to keep the place that you visit clean. Don't throw rubbish here and there. You'd better use buses or trains instead of taxis when you arrive.

    You can help a local community a lot by staying in local hotels and eating in local restaurants. This means that your money will go to local people.

    You don't want to forget your holiday. Write a book about your holiday. You can show it to friends, or just use it to remember all the good times you had! And don't forget the new friends you made during your holiday. Then next time you go on holiday, you can visit them again.