牛津译林版初中英语八年级上册期中能力模拟检测试卷

— Yes, let's go hiking, ______ ?

—______ .

—No problem.

— It's hard to say. Maybe one hour or more.

— Eat ______ meat and ______ cakes.

—________.

    I studied in China for four years and for another six years in Canada. There are two teachers from these countries that really impressed me even though they are very 1.

    When I 2to Canada, I couldn't even order food on the flight. After two months on an ESL (English as a Second Language) course, I got my first report card. My mark 3English was 65. I was very unhappy. I couldn't imagine 4would be said at the parent-teacher interview.

    “Hello!”Mrs Franceschini welcomed my parents. “Richard just came to Canada a few months ago. I am 5at how his English has improved so fast, “ she said. “On his first day, he was very shy and only used 6words. Now he can answer and ask questions by using whole sentences. “

    7many other Chinese parents, my mum asked if she could give me extra homework. “Don't worry. Richard is 8working very hard, “ Mrs Franceschini laughed. Then she shook my hand, “Richard, you did a good job. I am proud (骄傲的) of you!” she said.

    Back in Shanghai, my teacher Miss Li was very 9. In a test, my average (平均分) was 97, top of the class. I was proud to take my parents to the interview.

    Miss Li told my parents, “Feng Yu is doing pretty well. But because he was 10, he lost 3 points in Maths. Otherwise he would be the top of the school. “

I thought she was being unfair (不公平的) to me. But when I was about to 11, I realized Miss Li was very nice. She had a party for me and gave me a big card. Her phone 12and email address were on the card. “Feng Yu, you are my best student. I 13you a successful life, “she wrote. “If you want to talk or need any help, I am always here for you.

    Miss Li and Mrs Franceschini are 14great teachers, just in different ways. One built up my learning abilities.15 gave me tons of confidence (自信) and made learning enjoyable. I'm proud to have had them as my teachers.

Par-time (兼职的) jobs for students

Hong Kong Zhuhai-Macao Bridge(HZMB)opened on October 24, 2018. It's the longest cross-sea bridge in the world. The bridge is 55 kilometres long. It connects Hong Kong and Macao to the Chinese mainland city of Zhuhai. Construction (建筑工程) on the HZMB began in 2009. It is considered as one of the “seven wonders of the modern world”.

    The HZMB is the only one in many ways. It can withstand wind speeds of up to 185 km/h and earthquakes with magnitude (震级) of up to 8. It's designed to have a service life of 120 years, 20 years longer than most bridges.

And it's not just a bridge, but also part tunnel (隧道) and part island. In one section (部分) , the bridge turns into a 6. 7-km undersea tunnel. And the tunnel passes through two man-made islands. The tunnel is the world's longest undersea tunnel for road traffic, allowing large ships to continue passing through the sea area above the tunnel.

    The HZMB makes it more convenient to travel between the three areas. It can shorten (缩短) the travelling time from Hong Kong to Zhuhai. People used to spend four hours, but now it takes about 45 minutes.

By making local cities and areas closer together, the HZMB helps the areas' development. It can develop the economy (经济) of Hong Kong, Macao and nine Guangdong cities.

    Gordon Williams's hobby may seem strange to people when they meet it for the first time. But it is a traditional craft (手艺) . He builds model ships inside old bottles.

Gordon loves ships. His interest in them began many years ago when he visited a museum in Ottawa, Canada. There was a show of model ships in bottles. Gordon thought the show was wonderful. But he wondered how the craftsman got the ship through the thin neck of the bottle. Gordon decided to find it out.

    He found an old master craftsman who was willing to teach him the necessary skills. First, Gordon takes an old bottle. Then he puts in a layer of putty (一层油灰) , carefully shapes, paints and makes it look like the sea. Next he builds the ship. To get the ship through the neck of the bottle, Gordon holds down the masts (桅杆) . Once the ship is inside the bottle, he takes a long, thin tool to raise the masts.

    Gordon has completed well over one hundred models. His wish is to build bigger model ships, such as aircraft carries. This will be more challenging (富于挑战性的) , as he will have to build the ship actually inside the bottle. His hobby certainly needs time, patience and steady hands.

    People are always trying to live a healthy life You might have read so much on this topic. The following ideas may sound strange but they can really help you

Exercise when you are tired.

After a long and tiring day of study, exercising might not sound like a good idea, but it should. In fact, physical activities can provide you with the missing energy. Research shows that exercising for just 30 minutes can make you feel good!

    Write by hand to help the brain be active.

Although writing something using a computer is faster, it is much better to remember the whole thing by writing it down by hand. When you read a handwritten text naturally it's easier for your brains to remember the information.

    Spare more time for yourself

    By sparing the time for yourself and just being alone for a while, you can have a chance to think and get to know yourself better. And you won't behave impulsively (冲动地) .

    Drink hot drinks on a hot day.

    What cools more on a hot summer morning, cold water or hot water? The study shows that the hot water does make people feel cooler. When you are drinking something hot, the body will feel the change in temperature and increase the perspiration (流汗) , which helps you cool down!

The children felt very excited. They open the presents.

You'd better .

We for the winter holiday this year than last year, aren't we?

I the computer on, but he didn't listen.

The foreign visitors were very surprised to see in China.

    The American singer Ariana Grande knew what she wanted when she was very young. At the a of 14, she said to a manager in Los Angeles, “I want to make an album (专辑) . “ And her dream has come true.

As a little girl, Grande showed great i in music and acting. She first worked as a TV star and s 14 hours acting every day. She sang and made videos at home as well. Then she put them online. F, a music manager saw her videos online. He thought the girl could be a superstar. That's how her career (生涯) a a singer began.

    Now the American singer is successful. With some albums in hand, she has made h a superstar. The world likes her pop and R&. B. She keeps w one award (奖) after another. She gives concerts (音乐会) in many c, including China. Her concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were great!

People all say Grande has a special v. More importantly, she knows how to use it. Her songs sound strong. At the s time, they are sensitive (细腻的) . They touch and win millions of people's hearts.

    NAO is a 58cm-tall robot. He is small, cute and round. You can't help but love him! NAO is created to be a friendly partner around the house. He moves, recognizes (识别) you, hears you and can even talk to you.

    Since his birth in 2006, he has been better and better at pleasing, understanding and loving you. Maybe one day he will become your friend. His cute look and wonderful communication skills make him really lovely and popular.

    He can be a good helper. Ask him to do something and he does. For example, ask NAO to wake you up in the morning, to watch your home during the day or to teach you new things whenever you want. You no longer need a keyboard, a computer or a mouse to communicate with technology. All you have to do is talk to him.

    He can be a sweet family member. He can learn to read your moods, so that he always knows the right thing to say. He can recognize your family members and call them by their first names. You can teach him how to choose the music, food and film you like best

years later he received a doctor's degree in physics. Robert Green was a good example in studies for all people. His life was a moving story.

From a young age, Robert Green lived a simple and poor life with his grandfather in the mountains of Boston. His grandfather taught him to read. Later he taught himself to read maths books and physics books. From time to time, he bought old books with his saved money and read them all. At that time few people in Robert's neighbourhood knew about his love of reading and learning. But one person, Jane Keller, did know him. She worked in a library. Robert used to go there and he read everything in it. She suggested books to him to read

A year later, he entered Bethel College. He was interested in everything that he had never seen before He got an A in every subject. To his teachers' surprise, he finished college in three years. His teachers encouraged him greatly and he went on his education at Stanford University.

提示∶

1）外貌与性格∶高大英俊，总是面带笑容。

2）学校体验∶认为中国的学校与美国的相当不同，在这儿上课较多而休假较少。

3）生活体验∶喜欢吃江苏的美食，上周末我们一起去了上海迪士尼乐园 (Shanghai Disneyland) ，他觉得它和美国的一样精彩。

4）我们的互动∶经常互相教各自的语言，他还曾经教我做三明治。

5）他的愿望∶请用1～2句话作适当发挥) 。

注意∶

1）语法正确，意思连贯，书写规范，要点齐全。

2）80词左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。

A friend from the USA

Andy is my new friend from the USA.

I hope to visit him in the USA some day!