北京市西城区2020－2021学年下学期初中八年级期末考试英语试卷

北京市西城区2020－2021学年下学期初中八年级期末考试英语试卷

本试卷共八道大题，60道小题。满分90分。考试时间100分钟。

听力理解（共20分）

一、听下面四段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。(共12分，每小题1.5分)

听下面一段对话，完成第1至第2小题。

1. Where was Mike yesterday?

A. At home. B. At school. C. In a hospital.

2. What was wrong with Mike?

A. He got a fever. B. He got a stomach ache. C. He got a cold.

听下面一段对话，完成第3至第4小题。

3. What did Jane do on Saturday?

A. She played with her cats. B. She cleaned her house. C. She had a picnic.

4. How did Jane feel on Sunday?

A. Tired. B. Bored. C. Happy.

听下面一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。

5. Where was Annie’s first stop in Egypt?

A. The Pyramids. B. The Nile River. C. The city Cairo.

6. What can we learn about Annie’s trip?

A. She cooked food with local people.

B. She stayed in Egypt for two weeks.

C. She had no time to visit ancient buildings.

听下面一段独白，完成第7至第8小题。

7. Where did brunch first appear?

A. In the UK. B. In the United States. C. In Australia.

8. What can we learn about brunch?

A. Brunch is usually served at 2 o’clock.

B. Many people get up early to enjoy brunch.

C. Sunday brunch gives people more time to prepare dinner.

二、听独白，记录关键信息。本段独白你将听两遍。(共8分，每小题2分)

请根据所听到的内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在相应位置。

知识运用（共22分）

三、单项填空（共10分）

从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(共6分，每小题0.5分)

13. I shared the idea with my mum, and ____________ seemed to like it.

A. I B. he C. she D. they

14. Don’t walk so fast, ____________ you will miss the beautiful sights.

A. or B. and C. but D. so

15. —Do you like reading books?

—It depends ____________ the book.

A. in B. at C. for D. on

16. This apple looks nice but ____________ sour.

A. touches B. feels C. eats D. tastes

17. —____________ do you play sports, Jack?

—Well, I play tennis twice a week.

A. How soon B. How often C. How long D. How much

18. —I’m sorry I didn’t win the race yesterday.

—That’s OK. You ____________ win every time.

A. can’t B. should C. may D. mustn’t

19. Bob and I ____________ in the same school since 2013.

A. study B. are studying C. have studied D. studied

20. I really miss my best friend Lulu. She ____________ to another city last year.

A. moves B. moved C. is moving D. has moved

21. I believe ____________ my dream will come true one day.

A. what B. which C. that D. who

22. Steve is a good tennis player, but now he ____________ very often.

A. didn’t play B. doesn’t play C. won’t play D. hasn’t played

23. —Excuse me, where is Mr. White’s office?

—Sorry, I don’t know. I ____________ here for only a few days.

A. work B. am working C. worked D. have worked

24. —Do you know ____________ on Mars?

—It was on May 15,2021.

A. when the spacecraft Tianwen-1 landed

B. when did the spacecraft Tianwen-1 land

C. when will the spacecraft Tianwen-1 land

D. when the spacecraft Tianwen-1 will land

从下面各题所给的A、B两个选项中选出可以填入短文空白处的最佳选项。（共4分，每小题1分）

A

Ears at Work

Scientists have been learning more about ears. Until recently, most people thought both ears did the same work. However, studies have shown that the right and left ear work 25 . That’s important research. If you are listening to someone speaking, your right ear is reacting(回应). If you are listening to music, your left ear is more reactive. Researchers think this new information is important in helping people with hearing loss. For example, a student with hearing loss in the right ear might 26 more help in school because the right ear is very important for learning situations.

25. A. different B. differently

26. A. need B. needs

B

Discovering Life Long Ago

In the past, people wrote in diaries and journals. They wrote letters to friends and families. Diaries, journals and letters tell us what people thought and felt. They also 27 details about daily life in the past. They describe the food people ate. They tell what kind of transportation they used.

Posters, newspapers, and old photographs also give details about events in the past. So do speeches and songs. Photographs show people’s clothes and how they had fun.

Both words and pictures from the past help us see 28 people lived long ago. They tell a history of people, places, and things. They take us back in time.

27. A. will give B. give

28. A. how B. what

四、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框中选出最佳词语填入短文空白处，每个词只使用一次。

Imagine this: You are out at sea, relaxing on a boat. It’s a beautiful day. No rain is falling, and the wind is calm. All at once, something very strange happens. Out of nowhere, you see a 29 wall of water rushing toward you.

This is known as a rogue wave(巨浪). Some people mistake such waves for tsunamis (海啸), but they are actually very different. Tsunamis often happen after an earthquake. They start out very small in the open ocean, and only 30 in speed and height as they get close to the coast. But there is usually no warning before a rogue wave comes. This kind of wave can 31 even in the best of weather.

Scientists aren’t sure what causes these waves. In fact, as recently as 15 years ago, people thought these waves didn’t really exist. But scientists now know they are very real and very 32 even to the largest ships.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

At a Crossroads

It was the summer of my 16th year. I was with a group of boys touring a college. When the 33 had first started, I was filled with excitement. It was going to be a week of adventure, a week of travel, and the possibility of starting on a new path in my life. Five days later, I was filled with 34 . I missed my Mom. I missed my Dad. I missed the mountains, the green trees, and the smell of the wild flowers in the summertime. I didn’t think I could feel any more homesick.

I walked outside and sat down on a bench. I 35 that I was at a crossroads and that the decision I was going to make would affect (影响)the rest of my life. This college had sounded so good to me a few weeks ago. Now, however, I knew that I could never go to school here. I couldn’t be so far away from my 36 for so long. I sighed (叹气) a long sigh and looked up at the setting sun. The sunset was amazing. It filled the whole sky and I felt its beauty and peace 37 over me. At this moment, I knew that I was making the right choice. It made me think of Robert Frost’s poem: I took the one (road) less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.

Since that day, I have been at many crossroads in my life. Sometimes I have made the 38 choice and had to go back to make things right. More often than not, though, I have felt encouraged and made the choices. They 39 me where I needed to go and helped me to become who I needed to be.

The next time you are at a crossroads, keep your eyes looking ahead and your heart 40 . Let courage guide your steps and you will always take the road meant for you.

33. A. show     B. trip     C. class     D. competition

34. A. anger     B. surprise     C. confidence     D. sadness

35. A. knew     B. remembered     C. decided     D. expected

36. A. school     B. family     C. teachers     D. classmates

37. A. going     B. pushing     C. getting     D. washing

38. A. different     B. interesting     C. wrong     D. strange

39. A. took     B. caught     C. found     D. met

40. A. open     B. warm     C. healthy     D. kind

阅读理解（共30分）

五、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共20分，每小题2分）

A

41. Kids in ____________ can take part in the activity Build Bubbling Snowmen.

A. Grade 3 B. Grade 8 C. Grade 9 D. Grade 12

42. How long is the activity Up Your Cookie Knowledge?

A. 25 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 3 hours.

43. Which activity is a good way to help homeless people?

A. Build Bubbling Snowmen. B. Up Your Cookie Knowledge.

C. Make a DIY Wish Pillow. D. Make Fleece Scarves.

B

Seth dropped his schoolbag and headed straight for the fridge. He needed a good snack if he was going to stay up late to watch the super perigee moon. He didn’t care about the moon, but Mr. Andrews assigned(布置作业) a project and expected him to do all that work in one night.

“Hungry?” Mom asked.

“Not really, but I have to eat something. Mr. Andrews is making me watch the moon tonight and write up information on it.”

“Oh, that’s right. Tonight is the super perigee moon.” Mom smiled. “What a fun assignment.”

Fun? Was she crazy? “I don’t think staying up late to stare (凝视) at the moon sounds like fun at all.”

Mom laughed. “You just wait. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it more than you think you will.”

Seth didn’t think so. Mr. Andrews told the class that the super perigee moon appears when the full or new moon is the closest to the Earth. They spent an entire class talking about how big the moon usually looks. Seth didn’t see why this was such a big deal.

When the sun set, Seth walked outside. “That’s strange,” he said to his dad, “It’s so bright out here.”

“The super perigee moon is about 30% brighter than usual,” Dad said. “When I was younger, Grandpa used to study astronomy. He taught me all about space. The super perigee moon was always one of my favorite things to look at.”

Seth stared at the moon. Not only was it bright, it was huge–bigger than any full moon he’d ever seen.

“About 40% larger than usual,” Dad said.

Seth opened the notebook and started to write down the information his dad told him. “Think I should take pictures for the assignment?”

“Why not? It’s a good idea. It would get you good marks.”

“And I’d like to have pictures to remember this. It’s pretty cool.”

“So I guess you’re not too upset that you have to do the homework after all,” Dad said.

Seth continued to stare in awe (无比崇敬地) at the super perigee moon. “I think it’s the best assignment we’ve had all year.”

44. Seth’s assignment was to ____________.

A. take some pictures of planets and stars

B. surf the Internet for information on space

C. invite his parents to help him finish a task

D. watch the moon and write up information

45. Who gave Seth some help while he was doing his assignment?

A. Mr. Andrews. B. His father. C. His mother. D. His classmate.

46. Seth thought the assignment was the best one of the year because ____________.

A. he spent the whole night with his father

B. he would get good marks after finishing it

C. it interested him to learn more about the moon

D. it helped him make his grandpa’s dream come true

C

We’ve all been in conversations where we’ve known that the other person wasn’t really paying attention. According to the University of Missouri, 45% of communication is listening, and yet most people remember only 25% to 50% of the information they hear. Whether you’re in a classroom, a business setting, or a relationship, failing to hear 75% what’s said to you is sure to lead to big problems. Active listening helps solve them.

What is Active Listening?

It means more than listening to the words that are said. Instead, you think about what you hear, and try to find out the purpose, content, and emotion from the speaker. Active listening requires paying attention. If you’re watching TV or looking at your phone while someone is talking, you’re not actively listening.

The other side of active listening is making sure the other person knows that you’re doing so. Signs like eye contact and replying with insightful(有深刻见解的) comments are important.

Why Active Listening Matters

Verbal(言语的) communication is very important in every part of life. Active listening can help you communicate better, reduce misunderstandings, and build more successful family or working relationships.

For example, family members often have bad listening habits. They don’t pay attention to what is said because they think they know what is coming next. They hear what they expect to hear, instead of what family members actually say. Active listening makes it possible to solve this problem.

Learning How to Listen

Active listening takes practice. Here are a few tips on improving your listening skills:

Pay attention! Put down your phone and make eye contact with the person talking to you. Make notes in mind about the speaker’s main point, as well as a few specific things they’re saying. Why are they telling you this? How does the speaker feel about what they’re saying? Don’t think about answering. Focus on what they want you to hear.

Show that you’re listening. The speaker can tell if you’re paying attention. Make eye contact, nod when you need to, and give small verbal comments like “yes” and “huh”. But don’t repeat something they’ve just said. This might seem like a good way to show that you’re listening, but it can derail (使脱轨) the conversation.

Offer feedback(反馈). When the opportunity comes up, you’ll be able to offer insightful feedback on what was said. This might take the form of reflecting on what was said, asking follow-up questions, or offering your own viewpoint. Active listening can avoid that deer-in-the-headlights feeling that can happen when someone asks, “What do you think?” If you’ve been actively listening, you’ll be ready to answer thoughtfully.

47. According to the passage, which one can be active listening?

A. Asking some questions before listening.

B. Listening to someone while watching TV.

C. Thinking about what you hear while listening.

D. Guessing what the speaker will say before listening.

48. Active listening is important because ____________.

A. it changes people’s listening habits completely

B. it helps people to communicate with others better

C. it makes communication important in every part of life

D. it ensures people don’t make mistakes in business settings

49. What can we know from the passage?

A. Nodding often in the conversation can help you listen actively.

B. Asking follow-up questions is not as good as offering points of view.

C. Repeating what’s said by the speaker means you are an active listener.

D. Paying attention in the conversation means more than just listening to the words.

50. The underlined word “deer-in-the-headlights” probably means ____________.

A. not being able to see B. not being able to understand

C. not knowing how to react D. not knowing how to listen

六、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）

Companies Work to Develop Paper Bottles

① Several large companies have begun creating paper bottles to replace(替代) glass and plastic ones. To sell liquids (液体), companies must use plastic or glass bottles for their packaging. But as customers now care more about the environment, many companies have begun working to develop paper bottles.

② Paper bottles have many advantages. Perhaps the most important is that they are easy to recycle(回收). Paper bottles also weigh less than glass or plastic, meaning they’ll require less energy to produce and to move around.

③ A company called Paboco (which stands for “Paper Bottle Company”) has been working with many large companies to develop paper bottles. The companies are creating their own bottle designs, but they’re sharing what they learn to speed up the development of paper bottle technology.

④ Clearly, one of the biggest difficulties is keeping a paper bottle from leaking(漏). The inside of the bottle needs a special coating. To make sure the liquid doesn’t leak through, many companies are using a thin sheet of plastic as a liner(内衬). Bottle makers may say this liner can be recycled, but many recycling programs don’t have the right machines to handle these liners.

⑤ A company named Diageo has made the first paper bottle that’s completely plastic-free. Instead of a plastic liner, a non-plastic coating will be put on the inside of the bottles. This should make the bottle fully recyclable. Diageo says they’ll use the bottle with their liquids in 2021.

⑥ But even without the plastic, paper bottles aren’t perfect. Trees need to be cut down to make the bottles. That could lead to the loss of forests, harming animals that depend on the forests.

⑦ There’s still lots of testing to be done before paper bottles can replace glass or plastic. Companies will need to see how long liquids can be stored in the bottles, and make sure the bottles don’t affect the taste.

⑧ But now so many companies are working toward the same goal. It’s likely that we can expect to see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.

51. Do customers now care more about the environment?

52. How do companies make sure the liquid doesn’t leak through?

53. Which company will use paper bottles with their liquids in 2021?

54. What environmental problem does the writer mention in Paragraph 6?

55. According to the passage, what is the same goal for many companies?

书面表达（共18分）

七、写句子。(共8分，每小题2分)

56. 我们为中国感到自豪。(proud)

57. 吃太多的快餐是不健康的。(fast food)

58. 到目前为止，我已经学了五首英文歌了。(so far)

59. 她认为锻炼是很重要的。(think that)

八、文段表达(10分)

60. 根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的文段写作。所给提示词语仅供选用。

丰富多彩的生活离不开每一次出行，出行总能给我们带来很多快乐和收获。现某英文网站正在开展“My trip to…”为主题的征文活动。请你用英文写一篇短文，谈谈你去了哪里，做了什么，以及你的感受。

提示词语：park, museum, excited, visit, spend, pleasure

提示问题：

● Where did you go?

● What did you do there?

● How did you feel about it?

附加题

一、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择恰当的单词，并用其正确形式填空。每个单词只使用一次。（共12分，每小题2分）

People in Florida are worried. The manatees are in trouble. Hundreds of these super-sized animals are dying every year. The population 1 from 3,000 to 2,500 in just twelve months. What caused the problem? People.

Manatees make 2 home in warm, shallow water. They live in Florida rivers and bays and in the ocean. They eat weeds and grasses that grow in water.

Manatees don’t have many enemies because they are so large. After all, they’re related to 3 ! However, people have threatened their habitat. Many people live in Florida now. Lots of people take vacations there, too. More people than ever are using the manatees’ habitat.

The Save the Manatee Club has taken action 4 manatees. The group educates people about these gentle giants. They teach kids and grown-ups how to keep the manatees safe and 5 . They rescue injured manatees. They work to change laws to help manatees.

The club gives away banners and signs. They remind boaters to go slow around manatees. They need resources such as clean water.

Now people in Florida are 6 than before when they use the manatees’ habitat. Manatees have a better chance to survive thanks to their friends in the Save the Manatee Club.

二、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共8分，每小题2分）

Should People Become Cyborgs?

① In the marvel comics and movies, billionaire Tony Stark wears a red and gold suit and becomes Iron Man. The suit provides superhuman strength, protection against most attacks, the power of flight, and much more.

② Iron Man is just a story. But robotic suits are not. Engineers call them exoskeletons(外骨骼). They don’t look as cool as Tony Stark’s suits. They typically look like a backpack. But they have changed the lives of many people with injuries or illnesses that affect movement. A disease had paralyzed(使瘫痪) Stacey Kozel and she could not walk anymore. But in 2016, she used an exoskeleton to go hiking. Also, people who do tiring or repetitive jobs, like moving heavy boxes in a warehouse, sometimes use exoskeletons to lessen the load (减轻负荷).

③ You can probably think of a time when you wished you could lift more, jump higher, or run faster. Today’s exoskeletons are expensive. They need to be charged(充电) regularly and can usually help people to do only one type of movement (for example, lifting or walking). But in the future, things might be different.

④ Brendan Quinlivan works on exoskeletons at Harvard University. He says that five years in the future, a hard exoskeleton could really help you. He says it might allow you to flip over a car or pick up a big tree trunk. You could become a lot like Iron Man.

⑤ That would be cool. But some people worry that the technology could divide humanity. In 2008, new swimsuits helped swimmers go faster than ever before. But swimmers couldn’t compete fairly without the latest suit technology. So the International Swimming Federation banned(禁用) the suits. People who can afford exoskeletons will be stronger and faster than those who cannot. They’d be able to work faster and achieve more than those without suits. We could end up with two classes of humanity: the superhumans and everybody else. That wouldn’t be fair.

⑥ But life already isn’t fair. Plenty of people have advantages over others thanks to their wealth, health, or strength. Right now, exoskeletons are helping to even the playing field for people with disabilities. That’s a great thing. Also, people could use their unfair advantage to help or protect others. For example, rescue workers could move heavy debris (碎片).

⑦ What do you think? If we ever have Iron Man suits, will they harm or benefit humanity? What would you use an Iron Man suit for?

7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Exoskeletons push labor workers to move heavy boxes.

B. The idea of creating exoskeletons comes from Iron Man.

C. The price of future exoskeletons is likely to be even higher.

D. Exoskeletons can help disabled people to stand up and walk.

8. The writer mentions “swimsuits” to show ____________.

A. the new technology could help swimmers go faster

B. every swimmer needs the latest suit to compete fairly

C. the new technology could make the competition unfair

D. banning the new swimsuits is a right decision to make

9. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6?

A. Exoskeletons will do good to people.

B. Exoskeletons can be used to protect people.

C. Exoskeletons will stop unfairness in our society.

D. Exoskeletons won’t divide people into two classes.

10. By writing this passage, the writer wants to ____________.

A. show us the unfairness in the society

B. predict what future technology is to be like

C. encourage us to use exoskeletons more often

D. tell us the benefits and problems of using exoskeletons

【试题答案】

一、听对话或独白选择。(共12分，每小题1.5分)

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C

二、听独白，记录关键信息。 (共8分，每小题2分)

9. delicious 10. small 11. make 12. family

三、单项填空(共10分，其中13—24小题共6分，每小题0.5分；25—28小题共4分，每小题1分)

13. C 14. A 15. D 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. B 21. C

22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A

四、完形填空(共12分，每小题1分)

29. high 30. increase 31. appear 32. dangerous

33. B 34. D 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. A

五、阅读选择(共20分，每小题2分)

41. B 42. A 43. D 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. C

六、阅读回答问题(共10分，每小题2分)

51. Yes, they do.

52. By using a thin sheet of plastic as a liner.

53. Diageo.

54. The loss of forests. / The loss of forests and harming animals.

55. To see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.

七、写句子（共8分，每小题2分）

56. We are proud of China.

57. It’s unhealthy to eat too much fast food. / Eating too much fast food isn’t healthy.

58. So far, I have learnt five English songs.

59. She thinks that it’s very important to do exercise.

She thinks that doing exercise is very important.

八、文段表达(10分)

参考例文

My trip to Taoranting Park

Last weekend, I went to Taoranting Park with my parents. Late spring is a perfect time for a family outing. As we stepped through the main gate, we could immediately feel the gentle breeze. We walked along the path leisurely and appreciated the peace of the morning. When people started to flood into the park, we decided to go boating. Mom tasted her handmade cookies, I happily steered the boat as I admired the scenery, and Dad, with a book in hand, read with great interest. After two hours of happiness on the boat, I felt refreshed. We all agreed that we had enjoyed our time together.

评分标准：

说明：先根据文章整体内容确定档次，然后在该档次内评出分数。

第一档：(9—10分)

完全符合题目要求，观点正确，要点齐全。句式多样，词汇丰富。语言准确，语意连贯，表达清楚，具有逻辑性。

第二档：(6—8分)

基本符合题目要求，观点正确，要点齐全。语法结构和词汇基本满足文章需要。语言基本通顺，语意基本连贯，表达基本清楚。虽然有少量语言错误，但不影响整体理解。

第三档：(3—5分)

部分内容符合题目要求，要点不齐全。语法结构和词汇错误较多，语言不通顺，表达不够清楚，影响整体理解。

第四档：(0—2分)

与题目有关内容不多，只是简单拼凑提示词语，所写内容难以理解。

听力理解录音稿

Text 1

W: Hey, Mike, why weren’t you at school yesterday?

M: I wasn’t really feeling well, so I stayed home for the whole day.

W: What was wrong with you?

M: I got a stomach ache.

W: Do you feel better now?

M: Not yet. Luckily, I don’t have a fever.

W: Thank goodness.

M: Actually, I ate lots of ice-cream yesterday morning.

W: You’d better not eat ice-cream on such a cold day. I hope you feel better.

M: Thanks a lot.

Text 2

M: Hey Jane. How was your weekend?

W: Hmm, quite busy this weekend.

M: So what did you do?

W: Well, I cleaned the house on Saturday. It was kind of boring and tiring.

M: You’re lucky that your house is not very big.

W: But I have three cats and their hair can be found everywhere.

M: Yes, cats are messy. It must have taken you the whole day.

W: Right. And I had a picnic in a park with my friends on Sunday. It was a beautiful

clear sunny day.

M: Wow. Sounds perfect!

W: Yeah, I enjoyed it and felt happy.

Text 3

M: Annie, what did you do last summer vacation?

W: I went to Egypt and stayed there for two weeks with my parents.

M: Cool! How was your trip?

W: It’s amazing. I ate a lot of local food and I met a lot of nice people. Compared to

us, they lead very different lives, which I think is very exciting.

M: I know the Pyramids are very famous.

W: The Pyramids were our first stop. Then we took a boat trip down the Nile River

and went sightseeing in Cairo.

M: Oh, how fun!

W: We also visited the palaces and towers of ancient kings and queens.

M: I love ancient buildings.

W: It was quite an experience. If I stayed there for one more week, I would have

visited the museums.

Text 4

The word “brunch” is from words “breakfast and lunch” and it is usually served any time before 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Do you know where the word comes from?

Brunch first appeared in the UK in the late 19^th century and then became popular in the United States, Australia and many other countries. People usually are too tired to get up early in the morning, especially after a long week of working or studying. When they get up, they’ve already missed breakfast. But lunch is still a few hours away. Well, brunch is a good choice. More and more people love brunch. They like to enjoy brunch on Sunday because in that way, they will have enough time to prepare for Sunday dinner. It is usually the biggest family dinner of the whole week.

Text 5

Are you looking for a new hobby? Here are some that you could take up.

Fishing is not only for old people. It knows no age. You’ll find this hobby can be very exciting. It also results in a delicious dinner.

Most people think running is a pain. I also thought so, but I was wrong. Start small, and don’t run only on a track. Find a beautiful place, such as a forest and a park. Take it easy as you get into shape and then enjoy it.

Kites are a wonderful art form, and you can both learn to fly and make them. With a little practice, flying a kite is a thing of beauty.

Like food? Cook it! There is so much more to food than a microwave. Cooking isn’t hard at all; start simple and work from there. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be cooking for friends and family, and they’ll love it too.

附加题答案

试卷满分：20分

一、阅读短文，用方框中单词的正确形式填空。(共12分，每小题2分)

1. dropped/has dropped 2. their 3. elephants 4. to help

5. healthy 6. more careful

二、阅读选择(共8分，每小题2分)

7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D