牛津版（深圳•广州）初中英语八年级下学期期中考试模拟试卷（3）

    Not long ago, I arrived at a meeting earlier. So I walked into a room, and there I saw some volunteers were busy with handouts (手册) of the meeting. I went over and asked if I could1. Seeing I was lame (瘸腿的) , one of the ladies2said "Oh, no, thank you" and offered me a chair to just sit while they3.

    Then,4volunteer came into the room, saw me5there doing nothing and said, "Hey, young man, come over there. There's work to do, and you can help." He put two chairs together, placed two stacks (摞) of handouts and6me, "OK, the left piece goes on top of the right one."

    "Fine, I can do that," I said. And just like that, I was now happy to be part of the7.

    This member of the group saw that my disability did not mean an inability (无能) to help. Later, I8him and asked why he invited me to help. "Well, I considered we'd finish more quickly with more9. Of course you can," he10.

    The kind lady11my offer of help, but I know that she didn't mean to offend (冒犯) me. Too often, people with disabilities are left out of a social group because of their12but not because of their inability.

    It's important for all of us to feel part of a group. And when we are13, we feel that we are accepted, respected and considered as a full and14member of a group. It sends a15that says,

    "To us, your abilities are more important than your disability."

    A new study found that people's lives are made shorter in North China. It showed the life expectancy (平均寿命）had been cut down by 5.5 years there. Scientists think that it is because of the heavy air pollution. It is really the truth. Our country has already done something. However, it doesn't seem to work so well.

    "Air pollution is bad for people's health. The harm is much more serious than we can imagine, said Chen Yuyu of Beijing University, one scientist of this study.

    There was serious smog and haze in Beijing in November 2016. The sky was gray and the air smelt strange. Heavy haze covered the city. Highways were closed and planes couldn't take off on time. People couldn't see things clearly even within 15 meters in some places. Some primary schools were closed for several days.

    We should all fight against air pollution and think of good methods to solve the problem. People should be encouraged to take buses, ride bicycles or walk instead of driving cars. The factories that pollute air heavily should be closed.

    "It might be expensive to improve our environment, but we must do it. Protecting our environment means protecting ourselves," Li Hongbin, another scientist, said.

    Volunteers needed for a community maintenance shop (维修店)

    Are you thinking about helping others? Are you good at talking with people? Come and join us.

    Do you use hand gestures when you talk? Do you open your mouth and eyes wide when you are surprised?How important can it be?

    Body language does not use words.

    According to American scientist Edward T. Hall, in a conversation between two people, 65 per cent of communication is body language. In some cases you even express yourself without words. For example, your friend asks you to join him in a picnic; you give him an "OK" gesture to say: "Yes, sounds great!"You may do things unconsciously (无意识地) like touching your face while telling a lie.

    In different cultures, the same body language means different things. In the USA, making eye contact with someone means you are interested in what the person is saying.

    Sometimes, different body language expresses the same meaning. Take "hello" for example. French people kiss cheeks (脸颊) to say hello. Japanese people bow (鞠躬). Maoris (毛利人) in New Zealand, however, touch noses as greeting.

    What are you trying to say?

    Understanding this language helps you to communicate better with others.

    Two weeks ago, an accident happened near our school. A man (lose) control of his car and hurt a seven-year-old girl. The (teach) were very worried, so they sent her to nearest hospital right away.

    Her father then went to the hospital and stayed with her. Her mother couldn't go to the hospital she needed to look after her little son. It made her worried, so she asked the voluntary organization some help. As a volunteer, after I learned about her problem, I offered (help) her. I took care of her son for a few days. Although it was difficult for me to do it, I tried (I) best. I always hugged (拥抱) the boy to make him feel better.

    (luck), the girl's surgery (手术) was successful. Some days later, she came back home. I was happy that the mom trusted (信任) me to be with her son and that I was able to help her.

    If everyone spends a little more time (give) a helping hand to others in need, the world will be much (beauty) in the future.

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