广东省深圳市盐田区2020-2021学年八年级上学期英语期末试卷（音频暂未更新）

— Thank you. I will read it and use this machine carefully.

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— Thank you. It's too dangerous to stand here. We should leave here.

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— Because it is _______________.We need to use it in our daily life.

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We all have days when we are down, tired and unhappy. That's OK. You need days like this, or how can you know you are happy? Even if1is part of life, let's try to make it small. Here are a few ways to help you feel2when you are feeling sad.

Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow. When your energy is flowing3, you can flow too.

Smile! It's easy to do and it has good4.This way can not only leave you in a good mood but also bring others a good mood.

Listen to music. It can be your favorite music. Some kinds of music5better than others, so try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.

Take some "me" time. You can find6in reading a book, watching a sunrise or having a hot bath, or something like that.

7. Even something as simple as taking a walk will make your blood flow. It's a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.

These ways will cheer you up when you are8, but don't just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them every day to make them a (n)9way in your life. You will be surprised to10that these simple ways will keep your sadness away. But if you are in the deep depression, go to see a doctor.

Welcome to Mandarin Morning (早安汉语) Chinese School!

Learning Chinese as a foreign language has become more and more popular. It can sometimes be very difficult to learn Chinese. However, if over a billion people can do it, so can you.

Mandarin Morning Chinese School has provided Mandarin Chinese language classes in Shanghai since 2005. Today we teach listening, reading and writing to students from more than 50 countries all over the world. During the past years, we have taught more than 10,000 students and workers from several companies. Even though they come from all works of life(各行各业), they share the same interest in learning Chinese. Our special way of teaching has helped them to learn Chinese in a fun and effective way.

Students of all ages can study at Mandarin Morning Chinese School. Most of our students are between 14 and 45 years old. While some of the students prefer to study at home, our Mandarin teachers are happy to teach you anywhere you want. Taking part in our classes also offers you a chance to better understand Chinese culture as we offer culture courses and activities.

Our well-recognized Mandarin Morning Chinese School is just three minutes' walk from Jing'an Metro Station (地铁站).

Tel: 86-21-5228 7809

E-mail: info@mandarinmorning.com

Address: Room 2807A, 58 Jiaozhou Road

Besides preparing for next Olympic Games in Tokyo, Chinese volleyball star Zhu Ting now has another mountain to climb—to get a master's degree in history at Beijing Normal University.

One of the most recognizable faces in Chinese sport, Zhu said thatthecOVID-19 outbreak had a big influence on the Chinese team's build-up toTokyo2020 as all international competitions have been cancelled because ofit." But we are still training hard. And it appeared a good chance for usto get down to our own weaknesses, "said Zhu." We hope that theOlympic Games will be held successfully because we have been fighting for thisfor four years."

Zhu wants to be more than just a well-known name to sports fan.   ★  .

"Hopefully I can improve myself through studies here, "Zhusaid in an interview. "I can't wait to experience university culture."

When asked about the challenges in the study, Zhu said she would achieveacademic(学术的) goals without influencing her training."I am so looking forward to my college life," Zhu said.

Egypt has opened two of its oldest pyramids. The pyramids are in Dahshur, about40 kilometers south of the Egyptian capital city Cairo. They are now open to the public for the first time after 1965.Hundreds of people went to the opening of the two pyramids. The Bent Pyramid was built about 4,600 years ago. It was for Sneferu. It is104.71 meters high. Builders used new ways to build it and scientists saidit was an important step in the development of pyramid building. Scientists believe that it is special among the pyramids to be found in Egypt. Tourists can also enter an18-metre-high "side pyramid "next to the Bent Pyramid. This was for Sneferu's wife Hetepheres.

The two pyramids are parts of the Memphis Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Egypt hopes the opening of the two pyramids will improve the country's tourism. Egypt was one of the most popular countries with tourists, but the number of tourists fell after 2011.Pyramids in Egypt are on the dream lists of many people around the world. At the Bent Pyramid, tourists will be able to go through a79-meter tunnel to get to two 4600-year-old meeting halls deep inside. They will also be able to see the treasures found inside the pyramid.

So do you feel excited about the news? If you do, go and visit the mysterious pyramids during your holidays.

The Namib Desert is one of the hottest and driest places in theworld. Not only does the temperature of the desert sand reach up to 140degrees, but there is also very little ground water in this area. However, theNamib beetle is able to live there. How does the Namib beetle succeed in livingin these terrible conditions? The beetle's shell(壳)allows it to turn fog into drinkable water!

Fog is a cloud of water drops. A few mornings of a week, fog appearsacross the desert floor. This is where the main water in the desert comes from.To collect the water from the fog, beetles climb to the top of the sand dunes(沙丘). They lift their special wings. The water drops down the beetle'swings and runs into its mouth.

Scientists have been thinking about how to make use of the beetle'swing scales(翅鳞) to collect water for people. Tools thatcollect water from fog have been around for a while and they were called fognets. But scientists think that they could be made much more useful by addingwaxy bumps(蜡状凸起物) to the design. Except for changingfog nets, scientists have invented a new type of water bottle. The inside of thewater bottle is covered in bumps like the Namib beetled wing scales. These waterbottles are special because they are self-filling! Would you want one of these waterbottles?

Boys and girls, have you already (make) a plan for the coming winter vacation? This holiday is the time for you to take your mind off homework and prepare yourself for the future. Here is some advice on to make your vacation wonderful.

Take regular exercise. You work hard most of the time. So you need to join in some outdoor (activity). You can improve your health by doing different kinds of exercise such as swimming, running and mountain climbing.

Learn some life skills. One day, you will live by yourself. You can't depend your family any longer. So we suggest (learn) to cook, and some other life skills.

Go for a trip. Travel to places of interest. In this way, you'll understand cultures that are different from (you). Beautiful sights can also make you enjoy yourself.

Enjoy family time. Don't always sit in front of a computer. Remember to spend time with your family. More (important), it is great fun for family members to sit around the table, discussing sports, clothes or other common things.

you follow the advice above, you will certainly enjoy unforgettable time!

What are you looking forward to (get) during the winter vacation?

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1）学校大约有200名教师和800名学生；老师们都非常友好；

⒉）学校最吸引人的地方是操场，它非常大，学生们可以在那里踢足球；

3）学校里有很多花和树，使学校变得更美丽；

4）学校最受欢迎的社团是…原因是…(自己补充)。

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