浙江省宁波市余姚市2020-2021学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷

Once there was a rich old man living with no one in a big house. He was getting older day by day and was not able to look after1, so he decided to look for a nurse to help with2and take care of him.

One day, the old man interviewed (面试) two3—Dennis and Greg. Dennis was a handsome young man, while Greg looked4. The old man asked Dennis to make a cup of5for him. After Dennis left, the old man turned to Greg and6. "Dennis said you were rude and not honest (诚实的) . Is this true?"

Greg7for a minute and said, "If Dennis said something bad8me, I think there must be something wrong with me. So I should take some steps to9them."

The old man was very10to hear Greg's words. At the same time, Dennis came back with a cup of tea for the old man.

The old man asked Greg to11breakfast for him. He then turned to Dennis and12him, "Greg spoke very poorly of you when you were out.13do you like this?" After hearing this, Dennis was very angry and shouted14.

Finally, the old man let Dennis leave.15Greg looked ordinary (普通)，he had great inner beauty. So he got the job at last!

These days, a new way is used to decide who are good students atschool. The best students are those who not only get high grades, but alsofollow the rules and the behavior standards (行为标准) formiddle school students. Here are some of them.

Tell the truth. Have you ever copied (抄袭)someone else's work on an exam? If you have, then don't do it again! That's notsomething an honest student should do. If you have played computer games fortwo hours in your room, don't tell your parents you were doing homework.

Learn to work together with others. It would be more fun when morepeople work together. Working together can make you stronger. Be friendly tothe people around you. Try to think of others, instead of (而不是) only yourself.

Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could liveon the moon? Perhaps you'll discover (发现) Earth IIsomeday. Don't look down on new ideas. You should welcome them, because newideas make life better for everyone.

Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for yourstudies. Some websites (网站) on the Internet aren't forkids, so make sure to visit the web pages that are good for you. You can usethe web for fun or homework.

Many people like to travel when they have time off from school orwork. They might go to their hometown to see their family, or travel somewherefar. But not everyone does this--some people like to take a "staycation"'better.

A staycation is when you spend your holiday at home or near yourhome. Some people might travel around their city. Others might try ruraltourism (乡村游) in the countryside. People like me prefer(更喜欢) to just stay at home.

I had a staycation of my own over the summer. I slept late everyday. I worked on music and played video games. I wasn't too lonely (孤独的) -- I had my cat to play with, and I visited some of my friendsaround the city.

Traveling is fun from time to time. But it's also nice to just stay at home and relax. It's also cheaper, since you don't have to pay to travel. You can choose to do just about anything you want—or, if you want, just do nothing. There's nothing wrong with that.

I heard the sound of the boat workers telling people to hurry up andget on board As usual, I was running late and I wasn't sure if I would get onthe boat on time.

Luckily, I was able to catch the boat and start my trip. I was goingto work on a small island(岛屿) .It was just one of thosedays when things were not going right for me. I sat in a comer of the boat withmy bag next to me. 1 wanted to be alone (独自的) and Ididn't want anyone to talk to me.

I looked up at the sky and thought quietly to myself. I saw someclouds that looked like they were giving me a "thumbs (大拇指) up". It looked so wonderful that I couldn't help smiling.Seeing the shape of the clouds made me feel relaxed and calm. It seemed to tellme that everything was going to be all right.

Life is not always perfect (完美的). We mightbe surprised by the bad things that happen to us. Sometimes, things feel messy(混乱的) ,while at other times, it feels like you have itall. We should learn to take it all in, stop for a while andappreciatewhat we have, whether it's something big or something small.

Remember to smile and look up at the sky. You never know when youmight see something that brightens (照亮) your day.

Studying makes you tired. How to do with the worries and relax yourself? Here is some advice which may add happiness to your life.

Weekends are time for a rest. After a week's hard work, weekends are the best time for you to relax yourself. Having a nice sleep is a good idea, because a good sleep makes sure of your study.

If you feel sad, don't try to hide your feelings. Crying out may help reduce (减少) your sadness.

You can write down all that you want to say. That's a great way to think about and remember life. You can do it on paper or on computers.

It's not a good idea for a kid to lose weight, so you don't need to eat less food. When you feel upset, enjoy a big meal. Eating delicious food will make you feel good.

Having a get-together is great fun. Going out with friends for a trip will make you happy. And it will also bring you a good sleep.

Zhang Yunlei is a crosstalk (相声) actor in Deyunshe. Although he is only 28 years old, he already has more 9 million fans. He still spreads (传播) classic though the 21^st century is full of new things. Zhang to learn crosstalk at the age of 16. He met many at that time.

Now young people are interested in traditional culture, such as Peking opera, because of him. Many of his fans were born in the 1990s or even 2000s.

An earthquake (地震) happened in Ningbo on November 5^th 2020. We all know earthquakes can happen at any time and we think the taller the (building) are, the more dangerous they will be. During an earthquake, these following ways may help you to safe.

When an earthquake happens, do not try to run of the building if you are on the second floor, even if you only need short time to go. Cover your eyes with your hand (careful) and hold on with the other hand when hiding(藏) (you) under a table. If you're in bed when the shaking happens, cover your head a pillow (枕头) and stay there.

If a fire alarm (sound)，leave the building fast as soon as the shaking stops. Take the nearest stairs (leave) the building. Remember not to return to the building it is safe. Please tell your family members and friends.

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Dear classmates,

I am glad that great changes are happening in our school. There are many good behaviors in our school now.