For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children's Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement:Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lin's artistic side would shine through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin's parents would let him decide.
Lin's eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at “Photography”. He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin's family weren't poor, they weren't rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was“Language Art”. He didn't even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. “Cooking”sounded like something he'd like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin's hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents' surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.
1.Lin didn't choose to study photography because ________.
A.it was too expensive
B.he had no interest in it
C.he was not very creative
D.it was not offered that term
2.Which of the following best describes Lin's interest in cooking?
A.It only lasted for a short time.
B.It seemed to match his character.
C.It was forced on him by his parents.
D.It developed slowly over many months.
3.Why did the father have doubts about Lin's choice of cooking?
A.Lin wasn't good at cooking.
B.Cooking wasn't very convenient.
C.He didn't think Lin would continue.
D.Cooking wasn't a good hobby for a boy.
4.The best title for the passage is________.
A.A Strict Father B.A Changeable Boy
C.The Fun of Cooking D.The Birthday Gift
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Walk ________ that small woods and you will find a beautiful big garden.
A.across B.over C.under D.through
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Do you have something to drink? I'm a little________.
A.hungry B.thirsty C.angry D.sleepy
八年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
My mother is going to ________ her friend's wedding. So she plans to buy a dress.
A.attend B.show C.bring D.achieve
八年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
(2018张家口桥西区二模)He made up a ________ story in his speech, which attracted all people's attention.
A.lonely B.lovely C.friendly D.lively
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(2018邯郸三模)He has a collection of________. He can not only enjoy them but also use them to mail letters.
A.stamps B.novels C.stories D.magazines
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(2018福建A卷改编)—Do you enjoy Chinese Folk Songs?
—Yes, the folk songs________ nice.
A.sound B.smell C.look D.taste
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Basketball can be fun, or it can be trouble. People gather around a ball, but their reactions often go ______ the object.
It was a terribly hot summer day when the group of us______ on the basketball court. Silently, we teamed up and played, as always. The sun was a big “squeezer”, as it not only squeezed out of us sweat and _______but also our unhappy feelings. Body contact became more and more often, and we could all _______ the attacks of elbows. After another round of game, one of the players and I fell to the ground at the same time. From his burning eyeballs, I could see a ______ was almost unavoidable.
It suddenly came to me that my tins of Cola were lying on the ground, about an inch away from me. “Buddy, hot down here. What about a _______?” I said to him. ________ I rolled one to him, looking at him in the eyes with my most sincere facial expression. “I guess I'm quite fine. Lucky no _______ bones or we'll end up in the hospital!” I said.
Other players watching nearby all laughed. I could clearly see some movement on his face. My _______ did work! He picked the Cola up, tried _______ it, and walked over. As he passed by my side, he ______ his left hand, and smiled at me. I smiled back, took his hand, and gave him a _______ shake.
A gentle wind caught me on the face______ I returned to the basketball court. The sun continued to provide ______ for us. What could be better than a group of school students ______ basketball skills on a warm, sunny afternoon?
Word Bank
reaction 反应 squeeze 挤压者
elbow 肘部 sweat 汗水 rolled 滚动
1.A.towards B.about C.beyond D.for
2.A.appeared B.jumped C.allowed D.carried
3.A.time B.energy C.health D.pride
4.A.accept B.afford C.smell D.feel
5.A.match B.fight C.touch D.risk
6.A.game B.talk C.drink D.ball
7.A.Angrily B.Wisely C.Slowly D.Carefully
8.A.lazy B.hidden C.medical D.broken
9.A.humor B.chance C.advice D.trust
10.A.open B.to open C.opening D.opened
11.A.looked at B.thought of C.put away D.held out
12.A.light B.strong C.heavy D.sudden
13.A.since B.if C.until D.as
14.A.worry B.warmth C.stress D.peace
15.A.protecting B.encouraging C.exchanging D.comparing
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Have you ever jumped on a trampoline? Today many people use it for exercise.
Actually, trampolining has many advantages. It helps bones grow and improves your balance. It helps your body get rid of harmful things. Trampolining has benefits similar to those of running, but without too much stress on knees.
It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be wellmade and strong enough to support your weight. To avoid accidents, some trampolines have a safety net around them. Remember: whenever you are on a trampoline, be careful not to jump near the edge of it.
Here are a few exercises for beginners:
•High Knee Lift. Raise one knee at a time. Lift your knee higher than you usually do when you are running.
•Star Jump. Jump into the air and spread your arms and legs into a star shape.
•Tuck Jump. At the top of your jump, bring the knees to the chest, with the arms holding the legs.
•Pike Jump. Jump high, bring the legs up, and point the toes forward. Touch your toes with hands.
There are many more exercises you can try. Happy trampolining!
Word Bank
trampoline 蹦床 Pike Jump 屈体跳
1.According to the text, what benefit can we get from trampolining?
A.It helps with bone growth.
B.It cures illnesses in our knees.
C.It helps reduce stress on muscles.
D.It prevents ears from being hurt.
2.How can we do trampolining safely?
A.Buy an expensive trampoline.
B.Jump in the center of a trampoline.
C.Choose a trampoline without a net.
D.Lose weight before starting trampolining.
3.Which picture shows Tuck Jump?
A. B. C. D.
4.Which of the following is TRUE about trampolining?
A.Everyone can go trampolining.
B.Trampolining has less pressure on knees.
C.Three kinds of trampolining postures are mentioned.
D.There is no difference in the price of trampoline.
5.What does the text mainly tell us?
A.An exercise to improve our fitness.
B.An exercise to gain selfconfidence.
C.A way to keep balance when we jump.
D.A way to avoid accidents when exercising.
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
because, late, rained, he, it, was, heavily
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