To son, Cecil,Just a quick note preface befor...

To son, Cecil,

Just a quick note preface before I start in earnest. When I wrote this, you were 8, still a little boy. In 2002, I was called to active duty in the Marine Corps in the War on Terrorism. On the 11th of September 2001 when America was attacked, I knew that I would eventually have to go and I was filled with a deep sense of sadness. That night as you and Keiko were asleep, I looked at you little faces and couldn't help but fight the tears. I knew it would be hard for you because I had a similar experience.

When I was a little boy aged 6, my Dad, your Grandpa Cawley, was sent to Vietnam during the War there. I remember how much I missed him, too. But now unfortunately I have come to realize just how rough it must have been for Grandpa to be away from his children for a year. Thinking about this, I wanted to put my thoughts and feelings down for you and your sister. I am so sorry that I had to leave for such a long time. There is no place I would rather be than with you and Keiko. You two are the lights of my life. I have known no greater joy than in the few years since you two were born. I hope to have many more years with you. If this doesn't happen, then know that I love you more than words can express. If for some reason I don't make it home, I will need you to take care of your little sister and your Mum. You will be the Man of the Cawley family. Be good, my son, and God will watch over you as he has me. I will be waiting impatiently for the time when we can all be together again.

All my love

Dad

1.The writer of the letter may be ______.

A.an American soldier in the battle field

B.an American policeman

C.a soldier in the Vietnam War

D.a postman working far away from home

2.One of the experiences the writer and his son had in common is that ______.

A.they both experienced the Vietnam War

B.their fathers had to leave their children and fight abroad because of the war

C.they used to study in the same school

D.they were both eight when the fathers had to leave them

3.We can infer that ______.

A.the writer was a devoted son B.the writer was a brave soldier

C.the writer realized he might die in the battle field D.the writer's wife was a Japanese

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

I have just finished my job as a teacher in France and there are a few weeks before I will start my new job in my hometown.1. I am having a good time. However, living with my parents also brings some problems. Luckily, I have some rules to solve them.

·2.Most people think privacy (隐私) is very important in their lives. If you want your parents to knock (敲) on the door before they come into your room, you should do the same thing before you enter their room. Only in this way can you show them the importance of knocking.

·Do some chores.

3. But if you choose to do chores before your parents ask you to do so, you will feel in control of your own time. Also, you can choose the chores that you like to do.

·Don’t always criticize (指责).

It’s easy for you to criticize your parents because you know they love you the most. 4. But that doesn’t mean you should do like that. You should be polite(礼貌的) to them and talk with them in a nice way.

A. Everyone knows that chores are not fun.

B. And you know they will always love you no matter (不论) what you say.

C. Now I’m living with my parents after five years of being away.

D. Say sorry.　

E. Always knock.

八年级英语补全短文5选4简单题查看答案及解析

When we take notes in class, we don't need to write down ______the teacher says. Just take the key notes.

A. whatever B. whoever C. whenever D. wherever

八年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

1

A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said,  “I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce(离婚) ! Thirty years is quite a long time.”

“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son cried.

The father said:“We are sick of each other. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in Chicago and tell her about the news.”

When the daughter got the news, she is very surprised at it.

“What? They are getting divorced.” She shouted, “I’ll stop them.” She called her father immediately, and cried to her father,” Don’t do anything until I get home. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Wait for us, please.”

The old man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. “OK” he said, “they’re coming for Christmas and paying their own way.”

1.The old couple have been married for____ years.

A. twenty B. thirty C. fifty D. fifty-five

2.Why did the old man call his son on the day before Christmas?

A. Because he wanted to spend Christmas with his children

B. Because he couldn’t stand his marriage any longer.

C. Because he and his wife were sick of each other

D. Because he was sick of talking about his marriage.

3.Who called the father in this story?

A . The sick man    B. The wife     C. The son    D. The daughter

4.The son and daughter would go back home on Christmas because___.

A. they wanted to stop their parents divorcing

B. they wanted to see their parents

C. they wanted to spend Christmas with their parents

D. they wanted to give their parents the presents

5.Which of the following sentences is Right ?

A. The two old men were really sick of each other

B. The two old men didn’t really want to divorce

C. The son and the daughter often went home for holidays

D. The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce.

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任务型阅读（本大题共5分）

I was happy in those days before I started going to school. Because I had good neighbors to play with. I played with them from morning to evening. We played games outdoors, dressed up as cowboys and rode around on our tricycles (三轮车) happily.

At the age of five, I had to go to kindergarten (幼儿园) and it was quite hard for me at first. I felt very sad about having to leave my mother each morning. I cried and wanted my mother around. As the days went by, however, I made friends easily in my class. I became happy again and looked forward to leaving my house each morning.

I still remember those days when I was learning to ride a bicycle. I fell several times but I never gave up. Finally, I was able to join my friends riding around on my bike.

Another memory I like is the end-of-year concert held at the kindergarten. I was chosen to play the role of Jack in the play, Jack and the Magic Beans. I became the superstar that night and received praise for my performance.

What a wonderful childhood I had! At times I really wish I could go back to those days.

八年级英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

You should think __________ before taking the job, and don't do it just for fun.

A. quickly.　　 B. seriously　　 C. proudly　　 D. slowly

八年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

"I never knew before, Cecil, that you were so fond of drawing," said Aunt Sophia, as she looked over the shoulder of her nephew, who was busy with his pencil. "You really have made great progress."

"I need to do so," cried Cecil, "if I am to carry off the prize for drawing, as I am determined to do this term."

"I should have thought," said the aunt, "that you had little chance against Lee. He is an artist's son, and has used the pencil from his cradle.(摇篮) "

"That will double the pleasure of beating him!" cried Cecil, "I'm working now at this four hours a day; he never draws more than two."

"You are not neglecting(忽视) your Latin for it, I hope? You have had the Latin prize every term for these three years past," said Aunt Sophia.

"Yes," replied Cecil, with a proud smile; "there is no boy in our class who can match me in that, though Russell is now working hard. But I am not content with one prize: I cannot rest till I have won the paint-box for drawing, of which Tom Lee makes so sure. It would be glorious to beat the son of an artist on his own ground!"

"Take care," said his aunt, "that you do not lose the Latin prize in trying for what you are not likely to gain.”

On the evening of the day on which the names of the prize-winners were read out, Cecil came home from school long-faced. His looks told his aunt enough to make her spare him the pain of questions; but his little sister Rosey was not so thoughtful.

"Cecil," she cried, "tell me, are you to get the two prizes?"

"No, not even one. I was so busy trying to beat Lee that I could not hold my ground against Russell." Cecil threw himself into a sofa in an angry mood.

Their aunt silently hoped that the lesson might prove worth the pain which it cost.

1.What made Cecil keep practicing drawing?

A. His interest in drawing.　　 B. His strong will to win the prize.

C. Lee’s being the son of an artist.　　 D. Russell’s working hard on Latin.

2.Which of the following words best describes Aunt Sophia?

A. Thoughtful　　 B. Strict　　 C. Strong　　 D. Cruel

3.Why did Cecil fail to win any prizes?

A. He didn’t put in enough time.　　 B. He had no talent

C. He wanted to succeed too much　　 D. He was too tired

4.The word “content with” in the passage means ________.

A. strong in　　 B. satisfied with　　 C. worried about　　 D. surprised at

5.We can know from passage that________.

A. Cecil was fond of drawing

B. Cecil lost because Lee spent more time drawing

C. Aunt Sophia worried Cecil might lose both prizes before competitions

D. Aunt Sophia thought Cecil was good at drawing

八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

The man jumped into the river quickly and the main reason was ____ his drowning son.

A. to save　　 B. saving　　 C. save　　 D. to saving

八年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

This winter, schools in Taixing start___ than before but the students stay at school as___ as before.

A.earlier;longer B.earlier;shorter C.later;long D.late;shorter

八年级英语单选题困难题查看答案及解析

We are glad to see our hometown developing _________ these years than before.

A.quickly B.very quickly C.much quickly D.much more quickly

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