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All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don't always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That's why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. Following are some ways to boost your creativity.

First, be curious. Don't take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. It may turn out to be useful later.

In addition, ask "what if". Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking "what if" may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you'll find that being creative isn't so hard at all!

1.The passage II mainly about _________.

A.how we can improve our creativity B.what creative problems we might face in life

C.who is suitable for thinking creatively D.why creativity is helpful in problem-solving

2.According to the passage, it is advisable to be curious because _________.

A.we should always take for granted what we are used to doing

B.we’d better think of ourselves as creative people

C.the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly

D.the first ideas we get are never the best ideas

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity?

A.Doing things in a different way. B.Saving any idea that comes to mind.

C.Just accepting what we believe. D.Letting our mind relax.

4.When we can't make any progress in solving your problem, we'd better _________.

A.come back to our usual solutions B.forget about the problem and let go of it

C.focus on the problem until it is solved D.take a break and do something different

5.According to the passage, we can infer（推断）that _________.

A.solutions hard, work B.we can train ourselves to be more creative

C.creative people never face any problems D.creative ideas come naturally when needed

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Reading the instruction (说明) of the medicine before you take it.

tablespoonful 汤匙 teaspoonful 茶匙 dose剂量

Description: For the relief (缓解) of common cold, cough, headache, fever and sore throat.

Direction: You must obey the following dose each time.

●Adults…………………………………………2 tablespoonfuls

●Children: according to age

10-14 years old………………………………….4 teaspoonfuls

6-10 years old……………………………………2 teaspoonfuls

3-6 years old……………………………………..1 teaspoonfuls

Repeat above dose every 1/2 hours to 1 if needed until 8 doses are taken. If you do not get better, see a doctor please.

Warning:

1.Put in a cool, dry and clean place. Keep away from sunlight and the reach of children.

2.Don’t overdose. In case of overdose, get medical help as soon as possible.

3. Don’t take if you have a heart disease, or you are going to give a birth.

1.According to the directions, what should you do before taking this medicine?

A.Move the bottle quickly up and down. B.Add some hot water to it.

C.Read the instructions carefully. D.Go and ask the doctor’s advice.

2.For whom would a dose of two teaspoonfuls be suggested?

A.A grown-up B.A 11-to-12-year-old child

C.A 8-to-9-year-old child D.A 4-to-5-year-old child

3.What is the largest amount of medicine that should be taken by an adult in four-hour period?

A.Eight doses B.Six doses C.Four doses D.Two doses

4.Which of the following is the best place for keeping medicine?

A.A place with no sunlight in the kitchen. B.A clean place near the window.

C.A clean drawer in the bedroom. D.A medical kit (药盒) on the top of the shelf.

5.What should you do if the medicine doesn’t work?

A.Change it for some better medicine B.See a doctor

C.Stop taking it D.Take more doses

6.Where can you usually see it?

A.On the bottles of medicine B.On the wall in the drug store

C.In the newspaper D.In the hospital

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Ronald Reagan was the only actor to become president of the United States, but other movie stars have also been successful in public office. One of them was Shirley Temple, who is remembered throughout the world as a little girl. She dance and sang in many movies.

Shirley began to make movies at the age of five, and she was only nine years old when she played the role of Heidi. In almost every part of the world where movies are seen on television, children and their parents still enjoy Heidi and the other movies of Shirley Temple. Although she has not appeared in a film for over thirty years, her name~ still familiar to old and young alike.

When Shirley Temple was twenty-one years old, she was already retired from her career as an actress. Twenty years later, many people still thought her as a little girl that Americans had always loved in the movies, but others knew her as an intelligent woman with the knowledge of world problems. One of the people who recognized these important abilities was President Richard M. Nixon. In 1969, he appointed（委派）her as a representative to the United Nations, and this marked the beginning of a new career for the former child star of the movies.

One of Shirley's most popular dancing and singing partners was George Murphy, who was twenty-six years older than Shirley. He stopped making movies at about the same time as his young partner. In 1969, he was elected United States senator from California, and he served in this office for six years.

1.Some of the American actors or actresses like Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple and George Murphy __________.

A.were later elected senators B.later became more successful in the movie circle（电影界）

C.were later active in politics D.later became presidents of the United States

2.Shirley Temple spent __________ years on her career as an actress.

A.21 B.9 C.11 D.16

3.Quite a few people throughout the world as well as Americans remember Shirley Temple all the time __________.

A.as a little girl B.as a pretty actress

C.as an attractive woman D.as a young politician

4.Why did Richard M. Nixon appoint Shirley Temple as a representative to the United Nations?

A.Because she was a successful actress.

B.Because she was an intelligent woman who knows much about movies.

C.Because she was intelligent and had a rich knowledge of world problems.

D.Because she had been a little movie star.

5.George Murphy retired from making movies __________.

A.in 1969 B.at the age of 47

C.when he was 26 D.in 1975

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David Copperfield is one of the world’s most famous magicians (魔术师). He became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians (美国魔术师协会) when he was 12. Now he is famous all over the world. In 1983, he made the Statue of Liberty (自由女神像) in New York disappear(消失) for a few minutes. In 1986, Copperfield first came to China. He walked through the Great Wall in Beijing! During his second visit in 2002, lots of Chinese people were lucky enough to enjoy his shows.

Copperfield’s shows are not just magic. He also dances and does lots of interesting things to make his fans happy. He even asks his fans to help him do tricks (戏法)! One of Copperfield’s greatest tricks is flying. In his shows in China, he even made some fans fly around the theatre! In another trick, an electric saw (锯) cut Copperfield’s body into two halves. Copperfield’s magic is different each time. What do you think he will do next time? It will be fun to wait and see!

1.David Copperfield was the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he was ____.

A. 7　 B. 9　 C. 10 D. 12

2.When did Copperfield come to China first?

A. In 1983.　 B. In 1986.　　　　　 C. In 2002.　　 D. In 2011.

3. ____ is one of Copperfield’s greatest tricks.

A. Dancing　　　　 B. Walking　　　　　 C. Flying　　　　 D. Cutting

4.According to the passage, we can’t see Copperfield ____ in his shows.

A. walking in the water for several minutes

B. cutting his own body in half with a saw

C. making his fans fly around the theatre

D. making the Statue of Liberty disappear for a while

5.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. Copperfield has never been to Beijing.

B. Copperfield once flew over the Statue of Liberty.

C. Copperfield is also a famous singer.

D. Copperfield also dances in his shows.

6.Which is the best title of this passage?

A. A Famous Magician

B. A Visit to China

C. Lucky Chinese People

D. A Wonderful Show

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A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking is worth reading, especially for those who love science, space, physics, and the universe (宇宙). About half of Hawking’s text is rather hard to understand, which must be the reason why he added pictures to newer editions. Some of the “abstract (抽象)” things are hard to imagine, so the pictures help you understand.

This book is based on theoretical physics (理论物理). Most people read the cover and think that it will be way over their heads, but it’s not. There are two ways to read it. You can read the chapter overviews, which are basic and you’ll still learn a lot, but it won’t be too difficult. Or, you can read the full details (细节) in each chapter, which is how you’ll learn the most.

This book makes references (参考) to other physicists, history, and current social and economic issues (问题), and explains how each of us is involved in the universe. Dr. Hawking also openly says “I think” about things. He gives his view on matters and shows the facts to help you see what you think the answer is, so it seems as if (好像) he was talking directly to you.

The reason why I love this book more than any other physics “text” is because Dr. Hawking wrote it like a novel. He’s telling a story, the story of the universe, and it’s just fun to read!

I always want to know how and why something is, and in this book Dr. Hawking always answers this question as best he can. If he can’t give you a definite answer, he’ll tell you what he thinks and help you develop your own opinion. I truly hope that you will read this unusual book.

1.Stephen Hawking added pictures to A Brief History of Time to ________.

A.make it more attractive to readers B.make it easy to understand

C.help you to develop your imagination D.show you more about the universe

2.The underlined phrase “over their heads” in Paragraph 2 means “________”.

A.higher than their heads B.rather difficult for them to understand

C.very easy for them to read D.too high for them to reach

3.If you ________, you’ll learn the most about the book.

A.read the full details in each chapter B.read the chapter overviews

C.draw pictures according to the book D.read the cover of the book

4.What makes you feel as if Dr Hawking was talking directly to you? ________

A.He tells me what he thinks and helps me develop my own opinion.

B.He openly says “I think” about things.

C.He always answers how and why something is as best he can.

D.He gives his view on matters and shows the facts to help me see what I think the answer is.

5.According to the writer, A Brief History of Time is ________.

A.expensive B.boring C.interesting D.confusing

6.We can get the idea from this passage that ________.

A.Hawking doesn’t answer all the questions about the universe

B.the book can’t make references to other physicists

C.the book doesn’t deal with the economy but science

D.Hawking can talk to everyone face to face

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Whether your family is a fan of activity holidays or just want to try something different, explore the world with adventures. Why not try diving in Turkey, building an igloo(雪块顶小屋) in Andorra or enjoying a camel trip through the Sahara desert? Kids will love learning to boil an egg in a hot spring in Iceland. We grade our holidays on an adventure level. Get outside, get active and have fun!

1.You can enjoy a camel trip _________.

A.under the deep sea in Turkey B.on the Iceland of Andorra

C.through the Sahara desert D.in beautiful Cortals Valley

2.The whole family and your new friends get on the minibus _________.

A.before breakfast B.after breakfast

C.when you wake up D.after a quick shower

3.Half way up the valley, your bike ride takes you to _________.

A.the beautiful Cortals Valley B.the Engolasters Lake

C.Pyrenean Meadow D.the barbeque area

4.We can _________ in a Pyrenean Meadow.

A.rest for lunch B.have a barbeque

C.feed the animals D.help clean the rubbish

5.At _________, it is time to go back to the bikes to go downhill.

A.11:30 a.m. B.12:30 p.m.

C.1:30 p.m. D.5:30 p.m.

6.Except the dinner at the hotel, we can head off into the village for some _________.

A.Japanese sushi B.Indian curry fried rice

C.Chinese noodles D.French cuisine

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I. M. Pei (贝聿铭，华裔美籍建筑设计师)is one of the world’s greatest architects. People admire his buildings in cities around the world. He is famous for his ability to combine old and new architecture. Ieoh Ming Pei was born in 1917 in Canton, China. He was the oldest son of a rich banker. He received a good education at the best schools in Shanghai. At the age of 17, Pei went to the United States. He studied engineering and architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T). World War II had started before he graduated. Pei’s father told him it was safer to stay in the United States.

Pei stayed in the United Sates and worked for a building company in New York City. During this time, he designed homes, office buildings, parks, and shopping centers. Some of these buildings became famous.

In 1955, I.M.T Pei started his own company. He designed many buildings for M.I.T. He also designed the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He became well known for creating buildings that looked like the things around them. This was very unusual.

In 1974, he visited China for the first time in 40 years. He designed a hotel in Beijing. He also designed the 72-story Bank of China building in Hong Kong. This is one of the tallest building in Asia.

One of Pei’s most famous works is the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It was a big challenge because he added a new part to an old building. His design was a big success. I.M.Pei is someone who has truly influenced the modern world. He is a great success among architects.

1.When he was a child, I.M.Pei ______.

A. had a difficult life

B. didn’t have much chance to be successful

C. didn’t have a good education

D. had a good start in life

2.In 1940, Pei didn’t return to China because ______.

A. it was at war

B. he didn’t have the money for the trip

C. his family moved to the United States

D. he wanted to work abroad

3.The underline word combine in the first paragraph probably means ___________.

A. design　　　　 B. put together

C. add to　　　　 D. build

4.Pei did not visit China for forty years after______.

A. 1917　　　　 B. 1974　　 C. 1955　　 D. 1934

5.Pei’s great achievements have truly ______ the modern world.

A. beautified　　　　 B. influenced

C. developed　　 　 D. made

6.This passage is mainly about _______________.

A. I. M. Pei and his family.

B. how I. M. Pei became a great architect.

C. the brief introduction of I. M. Pei and his great success in architecture.

D. I. M. Pei’s success in education.

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Can kids make their own newspapers? They do in Paris. Student editors(编辑) at a French newspaper for kids called “Mon Quotidien”, do every day.

The 10-year-old newspaper has its headquarters (总部) in Paris. Sometimes the newspaper sells 200,000 copies every day. It gets more than one million dollars every year! This is much more than other newspapers.

How do they decide what to put in the paper? All the adult editors working on the children’s daily agree that the paper should be easy and simple to read. Kids should be able to finish it within 10 minutes.

The paper covers school life, animals, and science, which are usually kid’s favourite subjects. It also talks about big world problem, like the Iraq (伊拉克) war.

In order to make the paper more popular with kids, adult editors invite students from age 10 to 15 to take part in their meetings. They have meetings every Wednesday and Sunday. Adult editors, reporters and kids sit together and decide which topics should come out in the paper and on which page.

Which topic should come out on the front page, European Union (欧盟) or bears in the zoo? Often the kid editors and adult writers disagree. Sometimes, the adult editors have to give up because their little editors won’t give in.

Usually the student editors stay in the newspaper office for three hours at each meeting. Any kid in France can call the newspaper if they are interested in being a one-day editor.

1. A kid can read Mon Quotidien ____________.

A. daily　　　　　　　　　 B. on school days

C.　 weekly　　　　　 　 　 D. weekends

2.Mon Quotidien ______________________________

A. is a 10-year-old English newspaper

B. is made only by kids

C. always sells 200,000 copies every day

D. gets over 1,000,000 dollars every year.

3. The newspaper should not be ____________

A. simple　　　　　　　　　 B. interesting

C. difficult　　　　　　 D. easy

4. You can find the information below on the newspaper except _____________.

A.　 European Union.

B. The lovely volunteers in Kingdom school.

C. Wild foxes need your help.

D. Do you know these musical instruments?

5. Adult editors may invite ___________ to the meeting to make the paper more popular with kids.

A. a college student　　 B. a middle school student

C. an adult editor　 　 D. a reporter

6.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The topic on the front page is decided by adult editors at last.

B. Any kid in France can be a one-day editor.

C. Only big world problem can come out on the front page.

D. When the kid editors and adult writers have different ideas, adults never give in.

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals for 160 million years, making them one of the most successful groups of animals ever. However, all the dinosaurs that were living 65 million years ago went extinct. About 70% of all animal life on the earth died out. Scientists call it a mass extinction（大灭绝）.

Having existed for 165 million years, why did dinosaurs die out? There are many different theories about why this happened. We will probably never know exactly what happened, which means that scientists will continue to disagree and come up with different dinosaur extinction theories. Here are two of them:

Ice Age Theory

Now and again, the earth cools into periods we call ice ages. As dinosaurs were thought to be cold blooded, it was hard for them to cope with such cold conditions.

Disease

It is possible that a disease spread through the dinosaur population causing their extinction.

Scientists have come up with some strange ideas but none of the theories really explains everything, so we will probably never be sure what happened.

1.The underlined word “dominant” in the passage probably means _________.

A.biggest B.powerful C.strange D.special

2.Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? ___________.

A.Dinosaurs could not suffer from cold weather B.A disease spread through the dinosaur population

C.Other species became stronger than dinosaurs D.We have not known about the truth yet

3.Dinosaurs existed on the earth for _______ million years.

A.160 B.165 C.65 D.115

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My father and I used to climb, the mountain near my house. Walking together, we always had a lot of conversations. He would tell me about his childhood and school years, and I would share my happy and sad moments with him. We were just like brother. Without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed, we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy.

Once we decided to climb, a very high mountain far away from our house. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old then. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing, but as time passed, I got a pain in both of my legs. I wanted to quit (放弃) climbing. In fact, I hated it at that moment. But my father said to me: “You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can't see it before you reach the top. Only there at the top, can you see all of the nice things, just like in life.”

At that time, I was too young to understand his words, But later after that, I got to know the meaning of hope and confidence in my life, I found myself standing at the top of the sky, which was as clear as crystal (水晶).

1.The author and his father climbed the mountain near his house 　　　　　 .

A.quite often B.once a week C.once a year D.every day

2.The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was 　　　　　　 for both the author and his father.

A.hard B.enjoyable C.painful D.comfortable

3.The author got a lot from mountain-climbing except that 　　　　 .

A.he had enough time to be together with his father. B.he learned his school subjects from his father.

C.he learned about his father's experience. D.he enjoyed the beautiful view at the top of the mountain.

4.The word “challenging” in the second paragraph means 　　　　　 .

A.high B.difficult but interesting

C.changeable D.easy and interesting

5.Which of the following is similar in meaning to the underlined sentences in the second paragraph?

A.You will get all you need at the top of the mountain.

B.Don’t make a decision before you reach the top.

C.You can find life is full of nice things.

D.Never give up half-way.

6.We can infer (推断) from the passage that the writer 　　　　　　　 .

A.was very successful in his life. B.didn’t reach the top of the mountain.

C.could never understand his father’s words. D.used to quit climbing the mountain.

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析