Even at nine I knew that I was overweight. An...

Even at nine I knew that I was overweight. And I wanted to _____ it. I shared my struggle with my parents. I was a sensitive child, _____ they would avoid saying something about my weight.

But outside the walls of my home, no one cared my _____. When waiting for the late bus with several classmates after school one day, I said that I was going to _____ the winter track(田径队) team at my school. One of my _____ said jokingly that I shouldn't take part in any school sports. I wouldn't be funny if I weren't fat.

On the bus ride home that afternoon, I wondered whether it was my weight or my personality that made me _____. I had been good at using humor to comfort myself. I knew being fat didn't mean being funny. My fat keeps me warm in winter and that's its only _____.　 But I was unable to laugh the pain away. _____ I decided that I was going to lose weight.

From January to April, I went on a diet and did exercise regularly in the gym. I lived by my strict weight loss plan, and it _____ in four months. I lost 60 pounds. As I received much praise ______ my appearance, no one seemed to think that I was less funny than before. I continued to walk through the halls with my smile and moving laugh, only just a little thinner and lighter.

1.A.fight against B.give up C.insist on D.turn to

2.A.and B.so C.but D.or

3.A.ability B.feeling C.health D.study

4.A.serve B.beat C.accept D.join

5.A.students B.parents C.classmates D.teachers

6.A.humorous B.careless C.famous D.friendly

7.A.tradition B.style C.advantage D.advice

8.A.Slowly B.Finally C.Recently D.Usually

9.A.appeared B.stopped C.worked D.failed

10.A.against B.about C.with D.in

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(素材选自 English in Mind Book 1)

F1世界冠军得主

Lewis Hamilton was born in 1985. When he was six, his father gave him a radio-controlled car and he began to join in competitions, even against adults. From this very young age, Lewis's dream was to become a Formula 1 driver. So his father bought him a go-kart and he started the go-kart racing in 1993 when he was only eight years old. He won a couple of races, and he knew that he had to win more.

One day, when he was 10 years old, Lewis met a man called Ron Dennis. Dennis was the boss of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Lewis asked Dennis for his autograph, saying, "My name is Lewis Hamilton and one day I want to drive your cars." Ron Dennis wrote in his autograph book, "Phone me nine years from now, we'll sort something out." In fact, when Hamilton won his first go-kart championship a few years later, Ron Dennis phoned him, and in 1999 Lewis joined McLaren's "Young Drivers" programme. He was the youngest person ever to do this.

In 2001 world Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher raced against Lewis in a go-kart race and said, "He's a quality driver, very strong and only 16. If he keeps this up, I'm sure he will reach F1."

Schumacher was right. Lewis started as a driver in F1 races in 2007. Then in 2008, at the age of 23, Lewis became the youngest world champion in F1 history when he finished one point ahead of Felipe Massa.

Lewis had a dream, and he followed it and found what he wanted. And that's success!

1.Who gave Lewis a radio-controlled car when he was six?

A.His father. B.His mother. C.Ron Dennis. D.Felipe Massa.

2.What was Lewis Hamilton's dream?

A.He wanted to be a teacher. B.He wanted to be a doctor.

C.He wanted to be a businessman. D.He wanted to be a Formula 1 driver.

3.What did Dennis do after Lewis won his first go-kart championship?

A.They became friends. B.He celebrated for Lewis.

C.He sent a gift to Lewis. D.He phoned Lewis.

4.The underlined word "quality" has the closest meaning to________．

A.special B.excellent C.strict D.successful

5.What is the best title for the text?

A.The great Lewis Hamilton B.How to be a driver

C.How to become the first D.The road to success

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When I was thirteen years old, a girl gave me an important gift. It was a ______. It was the early autumn of my first year at a new school. No one knew me. I was very ______, and afraid to make friends with anyone.

Every time I hear the other students talking and ______, I felt even more lonely. I could not talk to anyone about my problem, and I did not want my parents to ______ me.

One day, my classmates were talking with their friends, but I sat in silence. At that moment, a girl ______ the classroom. I did not know who she was. She passed me and then turned back. She ______ me and, without a word, smiled.

Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made ______ feel happy and warm. It was like a hidden treasure.

That smile ______ my life. I started to talk with the other students. Day by day, I learned to trust people, and they included me in their circle of ______. The girl with the bright smile ______ my best friend now, and we stick together like glue.

1.A.book B.smile C.classroom D.story

2.A.lovely B.happy C.excited D.lonely

3.A.crying B.jumping C.laughing D.eating

4.A.join in B.depend on C.hear from D.worry about

5.A.entered B.cleaned C.washed D.tidied

6.A.looked up B.looked at C.looked for D.looked after

7.A.my B.I C.me D.mine

8.A.started B.took C.pulled D.changed

9.A.lights B.friends C.clubs D.dreams

10.A.have become B.became C.has become D.become

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热衷于“创业”的玛雅·佩恩

Maya Penn stands out from other girls at her age. As a 19­year­old teen, she is an artist, coder, writer, and business girl. She has had her_____ clothing company and been an entrepreneur (企业家) for many years.

When she was only eight years old, Maya Penn_____ her first business, Maya's Ideal. She makes eco­friendly clothing and accessories (挂件) that are_____ in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark and Italy. When Maya was very_____， her mother taught her to sew(缝). Maya would find pieces of fabric around the house to turn into a scarf or a hat. When she wore her creations_____ public, people would stop her and ask where they could buy them!

Even before she opened her business, Maya knew she wanted her clothes to reflect her_____. She decided that her items had to be eco­friendly, and that she would_____ 10 to 20 percent of her money to charities and environmental organizations. “I've had a passion(热情) for protecting the environment and creations_____ I was little，” Maya says.　

And Maya is the author of “You Got This！”. The book offers young_____ advice on finding passion through different kinds of activities. There's no doubt that Maya will continue to change the world for the better, and those who can follow her advice might be______ encouraged. She sets a good example to all teenagers.

1.A.special B.fresh C.own D.public

2.A.found B.knew C.picked D.started

3.A.showed B.sold C.bought D.borrowed

4.A.young B.new C.strong D.old

5.A.by B.in C.for D.with

6.A.friends B.houses C.tasks D.thoughts

7.A.give in B.give out C.give up D.give away

8.A.since B.if C.unless D.because

9.A.waiters B.workers C.readers D.visitors

10.A.seriously B.finally C.greatly D.quickly

八年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

English teenagers will take cooking lessons in schools. The idea is to solve the problem that many people are overweight. Also, it worries people that basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost because parents use too much fast food.

Cooking was once regarded as an important part of education in England-even if it was mainly for girls. In recent years cooking has become less important in schools. But the rising level of obesity (肥胖) has led to a rethink about the food that children are given and the skills they should be taught.

"What we want is to teach young people how to do basic and simple meals, which they can use at home and in their life," said Ed Balls, an education expert. The new lessons will start in September, but some schools without kitchens will be given time to prepare. Also, there may be a shortage of teachers with right skills, since schools teach food technology rather than practical cooking. Besides, the lessons for hands­on cooking will only be one hour a week for one term. But the well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, believes it will be worth it. "If we'd done this thirty years ago, we might not lack knowledge about food. Every child should know how to cook, not just that it'll be healthy. But because it's a life skill which is a real pleasure."

The interest in cooking is an effort to reduce the obesity rate, which is almost the highest in Europe. According to the government, half of British people will be obese in 25 years if we don't take measures to prevent it.

1.完成句子: Basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost because parents use ____________.

2.完成句子: Cooking was once regarded as an ____________ in England.

3.简略回答问题: How often will the hands-on cooking lessons be given?

_____________________

4.找出并写下全文的主题句:

_____________________

5.将文中画线句子译成汉语:

_____________________

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I have received many Christmas gifts over these years. The best gift I ever received was　 _______ by a stranger. I even never knew his name, and I only had contact with _______ for less than 60 seconds. His Christmas gift to me changed the way I think about people and Christmas.

I hate Black Friday sales. It's often a gathering of people who are there for many different reasons. Some are　 ______ one item for their loved one, or perhaps for themselves. Their intentions are completely unrelated to the happy time of a year, and can only be summed(总结) up with one word, “Cheap!”.

Several years ago, my mother asked me to meet her at the _______ market on Black Friday morning. She _______ to buy a bike for my brother. Many people were waiting for the selling. As the number of the bikes reduced, I knew I need to take one for my brother. I lifted up the box and _______ felt some mild resistance(阻力). A gentleman with Tattoos(纹身) made me feel _______.

I started to put the box back but he gently pushed it back into my _______ and directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled and said, “Merry Christmas.” My mother and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home.

On the way home I was thinking that this _______ was by far the best Christmas gift I had ever received. The kindness of a stranger ________ all preconceived(预想的) ideas. I will never forget it.

1.A.given B.gotten C.accepted D.let

2.A.you B.them C.him D.me

3.A.leaving for B.asking for C.standing for D.caring for

4.A.full B.local C.special D.dirty

5.A.wanted B.allowed C.reminded D.solved

6.A.silently B.quickly C.politely D.suddenly

7.A.frightened B.interested C.relaxed D.bored

8.A.legs B.arms C.eyes D.hands

9.A.minute B.moment C.trouble D.advice

10.A.took B.fixed C.made D.changed

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You'd never know that Lisa Davis, a judo(柔道) teacher and club owner, used to be bullied(欺侮) at school and couldn't protect herself at all. In junior high school, children would often laugh at her as she was rather_______. One day, four elder children stopped her while she was walking down a quiet street. They threw her schoolbag_______ a high fence and began pushing her around, saying that they would_______ her up.

“I couldn't make them stop and this wasn't the first time it had happened,” Lisa said.“That day I decided to do_______ about it. I talked to my brother and he said I ought to learn to protect myself. He suggested that I take up judo, so I joined a club._______ I felt uncomfortable at first, it gave me confidence(信心), and I _______ losing weight as I got fitter. I found judo very helpful. When the bullies_______ that I was learning judo, they soon left me alone.”

As time went on, Lisa became so interested in judo that she opened her own _______. Lisa said, “Many young people want to know _______ to protect themselves and judo keeps them fit and builds their confidence. I teach them that judo is an excellent way of protecting themselves, but they mustn't use their________ to start fights or join them. Judo is a form of self protection, and they must use it only when necessary.”

1.A.thin B.weak C.disabled D.overweight

2.A.over B.under C.out D.away

3.A.give B.call C.beat D.cheat

4.A.nothing B.something C.anything D.everything

5.A.Because B.Since C.Though D.However

6.A.missed B.started C.joined D.played

7.A.worked out B.thought out C.looked out D.found out

8.A.club B.class C.activity D.job

9.A.what B.when C.where D.how

10.A.chance B.talent C.energy D.action

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Once, there were two fishermen who lived in a village. They knew how to fish very well. They_____ went to a lake to fish. One of them preferred fishing alone to drawing_____ to others, while the other was an outgoing person who loved to make friends. The outgoing fisherman saw that some tourists at the lake were not catching any fish.

“I will teach you how to fish，” he said to them. “If you_____ 10 fish, give me one. If you don't get 10, you needn't give me anything.” Both sides hit it off and_____.

After he finished teaching one group of people, he went to another group of people, and also taught them some fishing_____. He still asked that, for every 10 fish caught, they should give him one back.　　 At the end of the day, the fisherman who kindly helped others received a(n)_____ basket of fish, and also got to know a large group of friends. At the same time, as a teacher, he was_____.

On the other hand, the other fisherman didn't have much_____. When the other fisherman circled around his camp, he became even more_____. After fishing for a whole day alone, he______ the fish basket. To his surprise, he found he had far fewer fish than his friend.

1.A.seldom B.often C.never D.hardly

2.A.information B.attention C.direction D.relation

3.A.catch B.take C.bring D.watch

4.A.agreed B.wanted C.expected D.asked

5.A.messages B.skills C.stories D.tools

6.A.good B.full C.empty D.bad

7.A.encouraged B.invited C.respected D.noticed

8.A.fun B.power C.energy D.time

9.A.confident B.friendly C.independent D.lonely

10.A.asked for B.cared for C.looked into D.turned into

八年级英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

More than 70 years ago, a young man traveled far away to take an entrance examination for a famous music school. During the examination, he tried his best, but the examiner didn't enroll(录取) him.

The young man had no money, so he could only make a living by playing the violin on the street. He played so well that a lot of people stopped to listen and put money into his violin case.

An old man dropped some money at the young man's feet. The young man bent down(弯腰) to pick up the money, then handed it to the old man and said, “Sir, your money dropped on the ground.”

The old man took the money, threw it at the young man's feet again and said, “This money has been yours, so you must take it！”

The young man deeply bowed to him and said, “Sir, thank you for your support! When you dropped your money, I picked it up for you. Now my money is on the ground, may I trouble you to pick it up for me？”

The rich old man was surprised. Finally he picked up the money, put it into the young man's violin case and left in disgrace(丢脸地)．

The examiner who had been quietly watching the young man among other onlookers (旁观者) decided to give him a second chance. He brought the young man back to the school and eventually enrolled him.

The young man became a famous musician later.

1.The young man played the violin on the street because________．

A.he ran out of money and needed to make a living

B.he wanted more people to listen to his music

C.he wanted to find someone who liked his music

D.he knew his examiner was there and wanted to impress him

2.Why did people give money to the young man?

A.Because they knew the young man was famous.

B.Because they wanted him to stay in the town longer.

C.Because the young man was poor.

D.Because they liked his music.

3.The examiner decided to give another chance to the young man because________．

A.the young man played the violin well and replied to the old man cleverly

B.the young man attracted enough people to listen to his music

C.the young man was intelligent enough

D.the examiner always liked the young man

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

I'm a girl, Rosie. Racing on the 1, 500-meter track(跑道), I'm so tired. I want to stop but a voice is repeating in my head, "No one knows what the result will be. Everything is still possible. "Today, I have to fight with myself.

Nine years ago, when I was a 6-year-old girl, my mother took me on a trip. We went to the foot of a high mountain which she told me that we would climb. I had never done this before and the thought of it made me very happy.

At the beginning, I was so excited, and climbed fast. But half an hour later, when I was thirsty and tired, I just stopped and sat on the ground, completely silent. My mom came and sat next to me.

She said, "Get up and go on!"

Crying, I almost shouted, "Never! It's too tiring and I am thirsty. I want to go back home now. "

Patiently she explained, "Listen, my dear. If you try your best, anything is possible. If you don't try, your dream will never come true. You will never know how beautiful the sights(风景) look unless you reach the top of the mountain. "

Hearing her words, I stopped crying and started to climb again. Finally I did reach the top of the mountain and enjoyed the fantastic view.

Today I'm on the racing track. I'm going to keep running because I know it's always valuable. And in the end I made it—I got through the finish line.

Although it was really difficult and I did not win, I did finish it. "Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined(命定的)place."

1.Why did Rosie want to stop running at first?

A.Because she was sad. B.Because she was thirsty.

C.Because she was tired. D.Because she was excited.

2.What did her mother do when Rosie wanted to give up during the trip?

A.She shouted at her. B.She explained to her patiently.

C.She fought with her. D.She was silent and went on climbing.

3.What can we learn from Rosie's experience?

A.We should keep running every day.

B.We should keep fighting until we achieve our goals.

C.When we climb mountains, we should try to climb fast.

D.When we are on the racing track, winning is the most important.

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