（浙江）新目标版初中英语八年级下册期中复习（题型专练）：任务型阅读

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Dear Parents,

    Our Outdoor Education Camp is just around the corner! We are excited to be going to camp so that students can work together better. Students will improve their communication, problem-solving, and cooperation skills (合作技能) as well as building self- confidence.

    At the camp students will join in classes and activities on the rope (绳) course. We will start in the low ropes, and then in the high ropes.

    The camp will last for three days in Red Valley, Colorado. Students need to be at school at 7 a.m. on July 28th. They'll return at 7 p.m. on July 30th.

    The Parent Committee have raised some money. So the cost of the camp is 270 dollars for each student.

    Thanks for your support about the camp. If you have questions, please feel free to email Ms. Miller at marymiller@yahoo.com or call her at 631-25897.

Sincerely,

Ms. Miller

Jim is a school boy. He likes playing football very much. He plays every day after school. He wants to be a good football player like Ronaldo.

Mr. Wang is in America to see his daughter. He has nothing to do every day. He wants to do some reading.

The Greens are looking for a new house with three bedrooms. They also want to have a big garden. So they can plant some vegetables in it.

I have a good friend. His name is Peter. But we haven't received a letter from him.

Mr. Black is a business man. He often travels in different places. But these days he wants to stay here for a few months. He wants to rent a room near a station.

A. We have moved.

Please come to the party in our new home. 8:00 pm, on May 30. Betty and Peter.

Add: 44 North Street; Tel:555-2981;

E-mail:betty@email.net

B. Must sell $275

Best washing machine only 6 months old. Owner going abroad(国外). Call Mike Green.

Tel: 555-3956;

E-mail:mike@hotmail.com

C. Smith's Book Club

New and old books over 1,000 kinds. Good coffee and tea. Open every day 10:00 to 22:00.

Add: 25 Bug Apple Square; Tel:555-2125

E-mail:smith@yahoo.com

D. House for sale.

Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, living-room, kitchen, dining-room, bathroom. Offers over$35,000.

E. Room to rent

Small room to rent in city center flat. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near railway station. Buses from door.

Phone 555-2108.

F. Join Our Football Team

Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9-16. Meet in Great Park on Friday at 3:00 pm.

My pet died-how can I feel better?

    Every day when Elena came home from school, her cat Tomaso would run to great her. One day, Elena came home and her cat wasn't there. Her mom said that Tomaso had died.

    Who has pets?

    Millions of people across the world own pets. Maybe you have a pet, and maybe some of your friends do, too. A pet can be a special friend. It can play with you or just be with you when you don't feel like talking.

    Unluckily, pets can't stay with us forever. Like all living things, they will die at some point. Sometimes a pet dies from old age. Sometimes a pet dies from an accident. Sometimes a pet gets too sick to live.

    It's sad when a pet dies. You may feel lonely because your pet was your friend. To some kids, it may seem like no one understands what they are feeling. Someone said to Elena," You can get another cat. " But Elena knew she'd never have another cat just like Tomaso.

    Elena decided to talk with her parents. Elena's parents told her about the pets they used to have and how it was difficult to say goodbye. At first, it can be hard to talk about the pet you're missing. You might want to forget about everything instead. But talking with someone you love is the best way to help you start to feel better.

    When a pet dies, you and your family may want to find special ways to remember your pet. It can be a big help to share a sad thing with people you love. You might have a ceremony(仪式)for your pet or just share memories of fun times you had together. You might want to tell stories. You could write a poem, too. That's what Elena did.

    How to be the world's best guest？

    Do you want to be a popular guest who gets invited back？Read our five top tips（建议）for being a good guest.

⑴If you are in a formal（正式的）situation, dress smartly: a suit and a tie for men, a long dress for women.

⑵If you are going to stay in someone's house, don't arrive empty-handed. Bring a small present if you are staying for a short time, a bigger one for longer periods. Expensive chocolate works in most situations.

⑶To shake hands or to kiss? Wait to see what your host does.

⑷Always accept it when offered, whether it looks terrible or delicious. Try to cat all of it and say it tastes good. Most people are proud of their cooking even if they shouldn't be. Don't hurt their feelings.

⑸The most important tip for being a good guest is to know when to say goodbye. The secret is to leave while the host is still enjoying your company and wants you to stay longer.

A Smile is a Gift Worth Giving

A. Yesterday I was in the grocery store. I saw an older man standing with a sad look on his face. I walked by and gave him a big smile.

B. Give the gift of your smile! You never know how much of a difference you could be making in their life at that moment. Always remember that a smile is a gift worth giving!

C. People are in a rush and many are stressed this time of the year. Why not give a gift of your smile to everyone you meet？

D. I'd never really thought about giving a smile as a gift until this morning. Sometimes a smile is the best gift you can give someone.

E. Immediately, his eyes brightened and he smiled back. I don't know why he looked so sad, but for that moment in time he smiled.

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    A little octopus(章鱼) called Oliver lived in the deep sea. He felt bored and upset. He sat on the floor watching pretty fish swimming in and out of rocks. "How happy they are! Why am I so different?" Oliver said to himself sadly.

    "You are an octopus, Oliver.  That's special." The sweet voice of Cherub, a beautiful purple angelfish(神仙鱼), always made Oliver feel better. Oliver looked up at the purple angelfish and smiled. Cherub suggested, "Let's play hide-and-seek. They were having so much fun that they didn't realize they had swum far from home. Suddenly, Cherub saw a large shark swimming above them. "It was Big White... the biggest, scariest shark in the sea," she shouted to Oliver. Cherub looked at Big -White hopelessly. (A)An idea came to Oliver. He quickly sprayed(喷射) a very dark cloud of black water to the shark's eyes. Then Oliver and Cherub escaped and got home safely.

    "Are you OK?" asks Oliver.  Cherub laughed happily, "That was the most interesting trip ever! You saved me just now, Oliver. (B)有你做我的朋友我真幸运 !"Oliver's face turned red." I guess being different can be pretty cool in some situations, "Oliver said. "That is what I tried to tell you," Cherub smiled.

    Many kinds of birds live in the United States, but the number of the birds is becoming smaller every year. One of the leading reasons is the growing number of pet cats. By keeping your pet cats in your home, you can help give birds a better possible chance to live.

    Of the 90 million pet cats in this country, about two-thirds are allowed to go outside. It is said that these cats kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, as well as billions of small animals such as rabbits and field mice.

    They can also bring illness to the animals that live in people's yard，and further weakening the health of the natural populations.

    Allowing pet cats to go outside is not just bad for birds and wildlife，it's also bad for the cats themselves. Outdoor cats can get sick very easily. They are in danger from traffic and attacks（攻击）from other animals. In fact，outdoor cats usually don't live past the age of five，while indoor cats often live to be 17 or older.

    Keep your pet cat inside！If you raise a young cat，it's your duty to let it play inside.

    Many of us have ever loved the two toy bears-a brown Teddy bear and a yellow Winnie-the-Pooh bear. The two toy bears come froth real stories in life.

    In 1902, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the USA, went on hunting. The hunting dogs found an old bear in the forest near Washington D. C. and the guide asked the president to shoot（射杀）it. But President Roosevelt disagreed. A cartoonist（漫画家）drew a cartoon showing that the president refused to shoot the bear. Soon, the bear began to appear in other newspapers. People named the bear Teddy which was Theodore's nickname（昵称）.

    In 1913, a captain named Harry Colebourn paid 20dollars for a black bear which was born in the Canadian countryside. The captain's hometown, Winnipeg, was the origin（起源）of the bear's name. In Winnipeg, Winnie served as the mascot（吉祥物）. When World War I began, the captain went to France. Winnie was sent to London Zoo which many kids often visited. Because of its lovely look, the bear became popular with children.