广东省2022-2023学年八年级下学期英语期中仿真模拟试卷

—I'm going to take acting lessons.

—No, it's Mike's. Mine is___________ third one on the shelf.

— I _________ on my biology report at that time.

—Yes, but the computer in our office __________down.

— Yeah. It is becoming more and more beautiful.

— Thank you. I will.

—Yes, and ______ of us was late for school this morning.

    Embroidery (刺绣) has a long history and can date back to the Warring States period in China. Embroidery is very popular in many countries such as China, India, and Japan. Embroidery is the handicraft (手工艺) of decorating fabric (衣料) or other materials with needles and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also use other materials such as metal strips, pearls, quills, and sequins. Embroidery is most often used on caps, hats, coats, blankets, stockings, and golf shirts. Embroidery is available with a wide variety of thread or yarn colour.

    Embroidery has many unique characteristics (特点). One of the interesting characteristics of embroidery is the basic techniques or stitches (针法), such as the chain stitch, the button hole or the blanket stitch, the running stitch, the satin stitch and the cross stitch. They are still the fundamental techniques of hand embroidery today.

    Embroidery can be classified (分类) according to whether the design is stitched on top of or through the foundation fabric; and by the relationship of stitch placement to the fabric. Different embroidery has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the modern society, we can produce many different embroideries. Machine embroidery is one of them. It appears in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.

    Once upon a time there were two boys who lived in a palace and worked for the King. One boy fell in love with a girl and wanted to give her a present. He suddenly saw a vase filled with the loveliest flowers.

    He decided to take one flower and give it to the girl. He did the same thing the next day, and the next, and the next...until, one day, the King noticed only a few flowers were left in the vase. The King was so angry that he gathered everyone in the palace and decided to find out the truth.

    When they all stood before the King, the boy thought he should tell the truth. However, the other boy told him not to tell the truth because the King would be angry with him. When the King came near, the boy shook with fear. But he still decided to confess.

    As soon as he told the truth, a smile appeared on the King's face. The King said to the boy, "I couldn't have thought of a better use for my flowers."

    Then the King went to the vase and took two of those wonderful flowers, one for the girl, and the other for the Queen.

    You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you.

    Before an earthquake It is necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas(煤气), water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital police and 119, etc. ) . Never put heavy things over beds.

    During an earthquake It is important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on.

    If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible. Stay away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.

    After an earthquake Once the shaking has stopped, don't run out of the building at once. It's better to wait and leave when it is safe.

    Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it. If you smell or hear a gas leak, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.

    It seems that Americans are more willing to help strangers than Chinese.

    Once I walked on the street and tried to find my way to my hotel. I found that I was lost. So I stopped, took my map out and began searching for the right way. Then a lady came to me with a friendly smile. I wondered if I was in her way. Before I was about to stand aside (到旁边), the lady asked, "Do you need any help? I can show you the way." I was very surprised. In China, most people won't give you a hand unless you ask. I said yes to her. She carefully gave the directions to me. I was touched by her selfless behaviour and warm attitude (态度).

    After experiencing many such things in the USA, I thought about the situation in China. My teacher in China told me that several years ago he travelled to another city by himself. After a whole day's hard work at a factory, he bought a pancake at a stall (货摊). But he later found that it was bad. The seller cheated (欺骗) him. Since then, he always checks the food he buys on the street. Even today we often see news that shows we don't trust strangers.

    Chinese people are more vigilant to strangers because they are afraid to get hurt. But many American people believe that if you love others first, you will be loved. I think we should learn from this attitude and rebuild the trust among people.

    Years ago, I made friends with a poor lady 1Rose. I often went to visit her and took her some food. One day, she 2me to have lunch at a 3.

    On my way to the restaurant, I began to 4because I knew that she had no money. But if I offered to5  the lunch, I was afraid it would hurt her.

    There were many people in the restaurant and all of them were 6 . Rose told me to sit and drink coffee7 the window. Then she went to 8 in the kitchen. I was surprised. After about 20 minutes, she came out with some food and we began to 9 the delicious food together. She told me that the restaurant 10 people work for a meal if they had no money, or would 11 them a free meal if they were not able to work.

    I still 12 the beautiful afternoon I shared with Rose. We had a meal and Rose paid it by her work. I know that life cannot be easy,13 we can always do something 14 others. The world will be much 15 if everybody tries to help.

    On my recent tip to Sydney with my parents, we visited the Wildlife Park.

    The Wildlife Park has lots different birds. Some are local birds in Australia and they can only be found there. There (be) over 600 animals there, including kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles. They (keep )in the natural environment.

    We first spent some time with the kangaroos. We were allowed (touch)and feed them. It was exciting for me to get so close to (they).Also the koalas looked very lovely. I knew I couldn't carry them, so I took a photo with one. It was one of (wonderful)photos of my holiday in Sydney

    The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater saltwater crocodiles. Some of them are really big with huge(tooth)! I was so scared of them. There was also a bird show. The keepers showed us different species they had. I saw old parrot which could talk

    It made a great (impress)on me.

    I enjoyed the trip very much.

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