初中英语泛读训练：To go to study in foreign countries
泛读-Foreign Country
浪漫海滨
鱼尾狮
• 泰国——美迷人的亚热带风光、广博的佛教文化、独有的民间风俗， 使泰国蜚声海外，吸引着世界各地的游客前来观光旅游。泰国以“千 佛之国”闻名于世，素有“黄袍佛国 ”美誉，是一个具有两千多年佛 教史的文明古国。这是一个充满矛盾的国家，踏上这块土地，你就会 充分感受到这一点。这儿闻名于世的有两样东西；首先是从印度传入， 在此发扬光大的小乘佛教，其次是泰国的鲜花，无论是在城市，还是 在乡野的公路两边，处处都开满了鲜花。 • Thailand -- the beautiful subtropical scenery, profound Buddhist culture, unique folk custom, make Thailand abroad, attracting visitors from all over the world tourism. Thailand to the " Thousand Buddha country" is well known in the world, known as " culture " reputation, is a two thousand years history of Buddhism and ancient civilization. This is a country of contradictions, set foot on this land, you will be fully aware of this point. Here is famous for two things; first introduced from India, the carry forward of the Theravada Buddhist, followed by Thailand flowers, whether in the city or in the countryside, on both sides of the road, everywhere full of flowers.
初中英语泛读训练：How to choose a suitable job-
初中英语泛读训练：How to choose asuitable job?It is said that there are about 40,000 different kinds of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one itself is a difficult job.(挑选一个合适的工作本身就是个困难的活儿)“Finding a job” is not the same as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job which they are not suitable for. “Chance” may play a more important part than “decision”. Here are a few steps(步骤) to help you think about jobs which you might enjoy doing after school or university.First, it is important to realize what kind of person you are, which special qualities make you different from everyone else and what you are interested in. There is a difference between an interest and a skill. If you like art and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can draw a horse that looks like a horse instead of a big dog, that is a skill. (但如果你可以画什么象什么的话,那就是一种技艺)Then ask yourself this question: in the following three areas ― skills with people, skills with information and skills with things ― which are your best skills?After examining your skills, the next step is research. Tofind out as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers. Ask your friends about the work they do.Finally, trust(相信) your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, so find something that you enjoy doing.。
初中英语泛读训练：The School of the Future
初中英语泛读训练：The School of theFuture最近，在美国费城，一所“未来学校”开学了。
那么它跟我们传统的学校有什么区别呢?The fast development of technology has made many changes in our daily life. For the students in a public high school in Philadelphia, the change is really great. Their so-calle d “The School of the Future” opened recently with the help of Microsoft Corp. The combination(结合) of the latest technology and teaching methods makes it the focus in the world.It took the School District of Philadelphia $ 63 million to build the “one of the most advanced high schools”. It is free and has no entrance exams. All the 170 students were picked by an open lottery from 1,500 applicants(申请者). 95% of the students are blacks and about 85% are from low income(收入) families.In the school, the students still sit in classrooms, but they work on their laptops. Instead of textbooks, their lessons rely mostly on information found on the Internet. Students can learn at their own steps. They do their homework on computers and send it to the teachers for marking. Parents can check their children’s study on the Net at home.The School of the Future is not out of reach. The CEO of the school district said, “This is how school of today can and should be designed and developed to prepare students for life and work.”。
英语泛读练习题
英语泛读练习题### English Extensive Reading Practice QuestionsPassage 1: The Wonders of the InternetThe internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and access information. It has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people across the globe in seconds.Questions:1. What has the internet done to the way we communicate?2. How has the internet changed the process of learning?3. What is the significance of the internet in accessing information?Passage 2: The Impact of Social MediaSocial media platforms have transformed the way we interact with one another. They have become a significant tool for sharing personal experiences, opinions, and news. However,they also bring challenges such as privacy concerns and the spread of misinformation.Questions:1. How have social media platforms changed our interactions?2. What are some of the benefits of using social media?3. What challenges do social media platforms present?Passage 3: The Future of Renewable EnergyAs the world moves towards sustainability, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are gaining prominence. These sources offer a cleaner alternative tofossil fuels and are expected to play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions.Questions:1. Why is the world focusing on renewable energy sources?2. What are some of the main types of renewable energy?3. How do renewable energy sources help in reducing carbon emissions?Passage 4: The Importance of BiodiversityBiodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Itis vital for the health of our planet and supports thebalance of ecosystems, which in turn supports human life.Questions:1. What does the term 'biodiversity' encompass?2. Why is biodiversity important for the health of our planet?3. How does biodiversity support the balance of ecosystems?Passage 5: The Role of Technology in EducationTechnology has become a fundamental part of the educational landscape. It enhances learning experiences, facilitates access to a wealth of resources, and enables personalizedlearning. However, it also presents challenges such asdigital divide and screen time concerns.Questions:1. How does technology enhance learning experiences?2. What are some of the benefits of using technology in education?3. What challenges does the integration of technology in education present?Passage 6: The Effects of Climate ChangeClimate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It affects weather patterns, leads to the melting of polarice caps, and contributes to rising sea levels. Understanding its effects is crucial for developing strategies to mitigateits impacts.Questions:1. What are some of the effects of climate change on the environment?2. How does climate change impact weather patterns?3. What strategies can be employed to mitigate the impacts of climate change?Passage 7: The Benefits of Regular ExerciseRegular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health. It can improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and boost mental well-being. Incorporating exercise intodaily routines can lead to a healthier and more activelifestyle.Questions:1. Why is regular exercise important for health?2. What are some of the health benefits of regular physical activity?3. How can exercise improve mental well-being?Passage 8: The Art of Effective CommunicationEffective communication is key in both personal and professional settings. It involves not only speaking but also listening and understanding. Developing these skills can lead to better relationships and more successful interactions.Questions:1. What are the components of effective communication?2. Why is effective communication important in personal and professional settings?3. How can one develop skills in effective communication?。
泛读教程第三册unit 1-unit 9
Unit1一、1.please figure out the total cost.-----work out2.Many readers do not realize how much faster they can read and they plod along at the one-third their possible speed all their lives.-----read slowly3.The students spend so many hours reading every day that they get eyestrain.-----pain in eyes4.Although they live in the big city now ,,they still cling to their small town values.---stick to5.The bodyguard should always remain alert.-----attentive6.It is the common Chinese notion that the elderly should be respected.---idea7.You are wasting your potential on this job.----hidden ability8.Look out of the window and you can savor the view of the mountain.----appreciate9.Many of this writers used to study in writing clinics.----workshops10.Her objective is to get a college education.----aim二、1.your suggestion sounds good,but i am afraid that it is not practicable/practical.2.You must combine theory with practice.3.This boy practices playing the piano every day. That is why he can play so well now.4.The rocks are so hard in the mountain that to build a road through it is not practical/practicable.5.This old man is practiced in catching snacks.6.This “diamond” is made of glass and is almost worthless.7.She is such a beautiful and clever girl and he is not worthy of her.8.Although it is so hard to work in the desert,the fact that we will certainly find oil here make our work worthwhile.9.This historical site is worth a visit.10.These discoveries are of little worth.11.Good readers learn to vary their reading speed when they read different materials.12.If you don‟t know where to spend the holiday, you can send for the holiday brochures which can give you the most variety.13.There is a variation of ten pounds in weight.14.We have various/varied opinions on this project.15.Various kinds of birds are described in this book.16.This novel is so absorbing that he forgets it is time for supper.17.He was too absorbed in the newspaper to hear the bell.18.In winter, we should wear dark colored clothes which can absorb the sunlight.19.This small factory faces absorption into a big one.20.This material is as absorbent as sponge.21.He measures adopted by the government to reduce unemployment were effective.22.He is efficient at his job.23.The law is no longer effective.puter technology is developing at an amazing fast pace.25.He has the greatest technique with customers.26.I was right in the middle of reading her paper when she phoned.27.He is a man of medium height.28.Those clothes must be washed at medium temperature.Unit2一、1.after world war 2,the “beatniks”appeared in America who had long hair,wore strange clothes, and were strongly against social convention.-----unconventional people.2.Don‟t try to persuade me to buy this painting;it is not worth a hill of beans.-----anything3.Carol flaunts before her classmates her new coat which she bought yesterday.----show off4.She has a natural aptitude for music.---ability5.She pleaded with the officer the give her a ticket.----asked in a begging way6.My brain may be old, but it is not addled.-----confused7.He was the glee club manager, but he couldn‟t sing a note.---singing club8.His checkered career is full of ups and downs.----uneven9.The child‟s stubbornness infuriated the mother.----angered10.Mozart was a child prodigy; he composed a symphony at the age of seven. -----unusually clever child11.Though he was of obscure birth, he became a successful statesman later in life.---unknown12.Your room is in a mess, tidy it up at once.13.She is a good wife. She always considers her husband‟s preference when she prepares the meals.14.Having lost his job, he wanders in the street aimlessly every day.15.There is no marked difference between those two kinds of fish.16.At the decisive moment, his comrades came to rescue him.17.All the goods there are ready for shipment.18.He is afraid of his father who has a fiery temper.19.It is true that men are physically strong than women.20.He talks a lot about changing his bad habits but never takes any action.21.Many people will benefit from the government‟s housing scheme.二、1.does she show any aptitude for music?2.He shows a very positive attitude to his work.3.He had to submit the account of his expenditure.4.I felt that all my years there counted for nothing.5.We counted the passengers and found two were missing.6.She possesses a remarkable talent for music.7.When the water pipe burst, the child had the intelligence to turn off the water at the main.Uint3一、1.don‟t make any snap decision until you have calmed down.---hasty2.I try to be broadminded but do feel antipathy toward people who are dirty and untidy.----dislike3.Scientists assume that there is life on Mars.---suppose4.Simon Bolivar‟s aspiration was to establish democracy in South America.---ambition5.It was his firm conviction that every effort should be made to preserve world peace.-----belief6.The employees gave the retiring man a watch as a token of their esteem.---symbol7.His generosity is one of her most pleasing traits.----characteristics8.Only an artist can perceive the fine shades of color in the painting.-----notice9.A person‟s stance sometimes can tell a lot about him.----ways of standing二、1.admit----admission----admissible----admissibly2.Rely----reliance----reliable----reliably3.Define----definition----definite----definitely4.Assume----assumption----assumed/assuming----l y5.Behave----behavior----behavioral----behaviorally6.Vary----variety/variation----various/varied----variously/variedly7.Part----partiality/part-----partial----partially8.Manage-----management/manager-----managerial----managerially9.Correlate-----correlation-----correlative----correlatively10.Adapt----adaptation/adaption----adaptive----adaptively三、1.his noble example inspired the rest of us to greater efforts.2.The hard-working student aspired to become an author.3.The Lake District scenery inspired Wordsworth to write his greatest poetry.4.A white flag is used as a token of surrender.5.They were wearing badges that said “Nuclear Power -----No thanks!”6.Our troops encountered only token resistance.7.Beethoven and Napoleon were contemporary.8.Students often find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.9.Contemporary reports of past events are often more interesting than modern historians‟ view. Unit4一、1.diligent police work should help eradicate crime.-----remove2.The price of the pelt of the sheep has dropped in the market.-----fur3.The room is exclusively for woman.-----only4.The playground is the children‟ s favorite haunt.---place where they often go5.The boy showed ingenuity in making toys out of scraps of discarded wood.-----cleverness6.The hunters use wooden ducks as decoys to attract the flock.-----lures7.The military government has banned strikes and demonstrations.-----forbidden8.The leopard is stronger than any of the great predators-------animals that eat other animals9.Let‟s meet halfway and each pay half the damage.-----compromise10.The lovers arranged a secret renderzvous------appointment11.Winds from the sea are usually moist.12.If i do that, it will be a betrayal of my principles.13.Does the panda live exclusively on bamboo.14.It is inhumane to treat animals cruelly.15.On hearing the news, there was a amazed/amazing expression on her face.16.Nobody know how much his life was endangered then.17.Television is one of the marvels of modern life.18.This is one of nature …s deadly poisons.二、1.i have had enough of fish, shall we move mo to dessert.2.He deserted his wife and children and went abroad.3.Who is your favorite writer?4.Her request met with a favorable response.5.It is encouraging to receive a favorable report on one‟s work.6.The judge awarded substantial damages to the victims of the explosion.7.Is this how you reward me for my help?8.She has been awarded a scholarship to study at Oxford.Unit5一、1.there were deeper tensions underlying last week‟s outburst.-----behind2.I don‟t subscribe to the idea that money can bring happiness.-----support3.The Old Testament tells of the covenant the Jews made with God.----agreement4.The war was a time of tribulation for all of us.-----suffering5.This version of what happened flies in the face of all the evidence.----is contrary to6.The government has succumbed to pressure from the press.----give in7.She was garbed in Indian shawls.-----dressed8.Horseback riding help the weary statesman shed his tensions.----get rid of9.It is often difficult to discern the truth of an event from a newspaper report.-----see clearly 二、1.assume----assumption----assumed/assuming-----assumedly/assumingly2.Acknowledge----acknowledgement------acknowledged-----acknowledgedly3.Reflect-----reflection-----reflective-----reflectively4.Dominate----domination-----dominant-----dominantly5.Categorize-----category-----categorized/categorical-----categorically6.Imply-----implication-----implicative-----implicatively7.Reassure-----reassurance-----reassuring-----reassuringly8.Define-----definition-----definite-----definitely三、1.historical research has proved that Trojan War was a real event.2.The ending of the cold war is a historic event.3.He is very depressed because the manuscript of his novel was rejected.4.When i saw the condition the children were in,i couldn‟t resist asking their mother what she thought she was doing.5.The scientists are going to test/analyze the ore for iron6.He has not analyzed the result of the experiment yet.Unit6一、1.wearing cosmetics does harm to the skin.-----makeup2.We can‟t afford to spend money on luxuries.-----expensive and unnecessary goods3.Tea originated in China; it was once an exotic drink in Europe.-----foreign4.Even saints have been known to resort to violence.-----use5.The bank arranged a loan of 500 dollars for home improvements.-----sum of money lent6.You must exploit every opportunity to learn new things.----utilize7.America has assimilated many people from Europe.------absorbed8.Are you familiar with the phonological rules of the English language?------pronunciational9.The flower looks like a species of rose.-----kind10.Orange trees are alien to Canada.------foreign11.Sensitive people are quickly touched by something beautiful or sad.----delicate12.The old woman turned hysterical at the loss of her dog.-----widely emotional二、1.avail-----availability/avail--------available--------availably2.Conquer-----conquest/conqueror--------conquered/conquering-------conqueringly3.Luxuriate------luxuriation/luxury-------luxury/luxurious/luxuriant-------luxuriously4.Originate-----origin/origination--------original-------originally5.Occur-------occurrence-------occurrent6.Systematize-----system/systematization-------systematic/systematical-----------systematically7./------phonology------phonological------phonologically8.Decide-----decision-----decided/decisive------decidedly/decisively9.Vary----variation/variety------various/varied-----variously10./------superiority-------superior------superiorly三、1.this food has a peculiar taste, do you think it is all right?2.Is there any particular color you would prefer?3.Is there anything in particular you would like for dinner?4.It is difficult to assess the impact of the president‟s speech.5.The only access to the farmhouse is to across the fields.6.Students must have access to a good library.7.China is rich in natural resources.8.Is the water polluted at the source or further downstream?9.He cited many sources for his book.Unit7一、1.i give him my pledge that i would vote for him.----promise2.Her words stung him bitterly.-----hurt3.The federal budget must be approved by Congress.-----financial plan4.They do not have enough money to sustain a strike.-----maintain5.We had a substantial tobacco crop this year.-------large6.What does it feel like to be a civilian again after 20years in the army.------private citizen7.The members were unanimous in approving the project.-------in complete agreement8.The World War Two has brought changes to the fabric of that country‟s society.-------structure9.According to the investigation,he deduced that the criminal had already left the city.10.You have to judge a person according to not only his words but also his behavior.11.If you decide on a plan to accomplish the project, you should adhere to it.12.You worn-out bike tyers need replacement. Otherwise you will soon have no bike to ride.13.Do i have any option on the job? Or must i do it?14.Nowadays crabs have become a rare delicacy for many ordinary people.15.He is rich;he has an enormous amount of money.16.He likes reading novels, so you can say reading novels is his pursuit.二、1.she inquired of me the most politely whether i wished to continue.2.The situation required that i should be there.3.We must inquire further into the matter.4.I have done all that is required.5.The couple separated because they were not compatible.6.The achievements of an athlete and a writer are comparable.7.This printer is compatible with most personal computers.8.His work is comparable to the very best.Unit8一、1.sentimentality is traditionally considered a feminine quality.----womanly2.Some people have a bias against foreigners.------prejudice3.Boys and girls are segregated in this school.------separated4.Smoking is prohibited on school grounds.------banned5.The police must enforce the law.-----carry out6.It is Congress that institutes the laws in this country.------establishes7.He turned his back on those against him.-----ignore8.Thousands of spectators jammed the stand to watch the football match.------people9.She has only a superficial understanding of economics.------shallow10.The steel industry was geared toward the needs of war.------adapted to二、1.occupy-----occupation------occupational-----occupationally2.Segregate-----segregation------segregated----------/3.Discriminate--discrimination---discriminating/discriminatory---discriminatingly/discriminatorily4.Enforce------enforcement------enforceable-------enforceably5.Exclude------exclusion----------exclusive-----------exclusively6.Persevere---perseverance----------persevering------perseveringly7.Convict--------conviction---------convictive---------convictively8.Amend-------amendment-----------amendable---------/9.Superficialize-------superficiality---------superficial-------superficially10.Spectate---------spectator----spectatorial----/三、1.he got a part-time job as a gardener.2.After graduation from college she chose an academic career.3.Thousands of workers lost their jobs when the factory closed.4.He is a career diplomat, which means he is a professional one.5.The principal aim of the policy is to bring peace to the area.6.Discussing all the details will get is nowhere; we must go back to basic principles.7.The Danube is one of the principal rivers of Europe.8.She seems to have no principle at all when it comes to the question of making money.9.The little boy speaks like a girl. He has a feminine voice.10.The male voice is usually deeper than the female.11.“Lioness”is the feminine form of “Lion.”Unit9一、1.the swallows arced across the sunset sky.-----flew in a curve2.You can breathe the incense of cedar in the garden.----sweet smell3.The old cathedral is dwarfed by the skyscrapers that surround it.----made appear small4.The bus stumbles to the countryside.-----moves slowly and heavily5.The romance of the sea beckoned the old sailor.-----attracted6.It was one of those English country houses with cavernous rooms.-----vast and dark7.A detective story usually has an intricate plot.-----complicated8.Before dinner there is always a hustle and bustle in the kitchen.-----busy action9.Alexander Graham Bell astounded the world by his invention of the telephone.----astonished10.The museum has a display of valuable antiques.-----ancient and valuable objects.11.The doctor‟s dilemma was whether he should tell the patient the truth.-----difficult choice12.A gourmet always wants the best food,not the most.--person who is expert in the choice of food13.She typifies the bored housewife.14.Do you know the dominant motive in his behavior?15.Many of his families have high blood pressure; it is a familial disease.16.Their exports are becoming less price competitive.17.His footsteps upstairs make the old house vibrate.18.The sun descended behind the hills.19.His departure for France increased her sense of frustration.20.There has been a big travel boom in the past few years.21.There are countless ships in the river.22.A dove symbolizes peace.二、1.his only recreations are drinking beer and working in the garden.2.The play recreates life before the war.3.Gardening is a form of recreation.4.The music those tribesmen are playing contains some incredibly complicated rhythm.5.To amuse his colleagues he wrote his report in rhyme.6.Beef rhymes with leaf.7.That girl will be a great dancer---she has got a natural rhythm.。
新目标八年级英语下学期泛读练习新目标(go for it)-初中二年级英语试题练习、期中期末试卷-初中英语试卷
新目标八年级英语下学期泛读练习新目标(go for it)-初中二年级英语试题练习、期中期末试卷、测验题、复习资料-初中英语试卷-试卷下载八年级英语下学期泛读练习Sentrygun8（一）One day the students are having their painting lessons.Everyone is busy drawing pictures. Xiao Ming is doing nothing. When the bellrings for the break, Xiao Ming gives his picture to the teacher.The teacher looks at it and gets angry. “Why do yougive me a piece of paper with nothing on it?” asks the teacher.“I am sorry, sir,’’ says Xiao Ming. “I draw a dog andsome bread on the paper.”“Where is the dog and the bread?’’ asks the teacheragain.I draw some bread first. When I finish drawing the dog, she eats up the bread .When Igive it to you, she runs away,” says Xiao Ming .（二）Joan goes to school at seven in the morning. Now sheis waiting for the bus with herfriends .“The bus is coming ,”says Joan..The big old school bus is stopping at the bus stop.The boys and girls are getting on it .They go to school by bus. They get offthe bus and go into the school.After school, Joan looks for their bus. But their busisn’t there now. She sees a new bus but not theirs. Her friends are saying to her, “How do you like the new bus, Joan? Come on! We are waiting for you.”Joan goes to the new bus. She gets on it. All herfriends are in the bus. They go home in the new bus.（三）Sam lives in New York. His father has a shop there andhis mother is a doctor. He is seven years old now and begins to go to schoolthis autumn. It is a little far from their shop and his father drives a car totake him to school every day. So he is not late for class and his teachers like him.It is Monday today. Miss Hunt is teaching them tocount from one to ten. Sam is studying hard. Soon he can count them. Miss Hunt is happy and asks, “How many people are there in your family,Sam?”Sam is standing and begins to count with his fingers.Then he says,”Two, Miss Hunt.”“Who are they?”“My father and mother.”“Oh?” Miss Hunt is surprised. She says, “There arethree people in your family.”“But now I am not at home, but at school, you know!”（四）Two men walked quietly up to the open window of asmall house at night. “We can take what we want from this house,” one of them said. The taller of the two men quickly climbed through the open window into one of the rooms. “Give me the torch, ,”he told his friend ,go round the door. Wait there until I open it for you.”His friend agreed. Then the tall man turned on thetorch and walked slowly towards the door. Shortly before he reached the door,he suddenly stopped. His torch was shining on a man! The man was sitting in abig chair in a corner of the room. He was looking at the tall man, but his eyes never moved.The tall man cried out, threw the torch away, openedthe door and shouted to his friend to run after him. They didn’t stop runninguntil they were far away from the house. They never knew that it was a blind man.（五）Mike works in a factory, but he does not work in the workshop. He worksin the office. His wife, Jenny, has no job, so she stays at home to preparedinner for him. Every day he can have dinner when he gets home from his office.One day, Mike came home very late because he was verybusy at the office. He was very hungry and wanted his dinner as soon as he got home.But he was not happy when he found his dinner was notready. He was very angry with his wife. He shouted to her, “I am going out toeat in a restaurant.” “Wait for tenminutes.” said his wife. “Why do you think that dinner will be ready in ten minutes.” asked the husband.“No, of course not,” she answered. “But I will be readyto go with you in ten minutes.”（六）Oneday, when Mr. King was on his way home, he saw an old man was selling a dog. It was a big dog. Mr. King bought it and said to the old man, “if the dog is very good, I will tell you on the telephone. “ “That’s all right, said the old man.Here is my telephone number.” With these words, the old man wrote the telephone number on a piece of paper and gave it to Mr. King.The next day, Mr. King telephoned the old man, “thedog is very good. I like it very much. How delicious it is!” “What! Did you eat it?” “Yes. It is very delicious” . “What a foolish man!” the old man thought.(七)A family secretArnoldJohnson was a proud man. I am sure my family is one of the oldest in thecountry, he often told people. It has a long history. One day he went to see anexpert in family history Mrs. Green.“I wantyou to find out everything about my family,”he said. “Where do we come from?Who was the first Johnson? Were there any famous people in the family? Do Ihave any famous people in the family? Do I have any rich relatives?”“OK, Mrs.Green said, but it will cost you $2,000.”Arnold thought about this. Two thousanddollars was a lot of money.At lasthe said, “all right. But for $2,000 I want a complete history. I want fulldetails.”Theexpert agreed. “Come back in threemonths .”she said.Threemonths later Arnold visited Mrs. Green again.“Well, hesaid, have you found out everything about my family”“Yes, shesaid. It is a very interesting family. However, my price is now$5,000.”“Fivethousand dollars! Arnold shouted. But you told me the cost was only$2,000.”“I know.It was $2,000 to find out about your family, she said. It is $3,000 to keep the secret.”(八)Thisclassroom is ours. It has four windows and two doors. The biggest desk is the teachers’. We study in our classroom. Lily and I are in the same row. She is my classmate and she is a good friend of mine. We have no classes tomorrow and we are going to do some shopping. She wants to buy some exercise books. My ruler is broken. I need a new one.(九)A fox is looking for food. He is veryhungry. Now he stands near a wall. The wall is very high.The foxis looking up. He sees a lot of fine grapes on the wall. He smiles and says,“how nice they are! I want to eat them.”The foxis jumping. He jumps and jumps., but the wall is too high. He cannot get the grapes.The foxsays, “I must go now.” I don't like those grapes. They are green. They are not good to eat.(十)It is thelast lesson before the holidays. The students are very happy. Their English teacher is very happy, too. Their theater plays some games with them. He sings some nice songs with them. And then he goes to the blackboard and writes smiles on it. This is one of the longest words in English. He says to the class. Allthe students laugh, and then one girl stands up and says, “why is it the longest?”Theteacher says nothing for a few seconds. The he smiles and says, “because thereis smile between the first letter and the last.”(十一)Today isMarch, 12 .It is my birthday. At half past seven, my mother is waking me up. Iget up and my parents say to me, “happy birthday to you.” I say, “thank you. Mum and dad.”I get a lot of thingsfrom my friends and family. All of them are in nice boxes.My fathergives me a yellow box and there is a book in it. Jack, one of my friends, givesme a long box. What is in it? it is an umbrella. My sister gives me a roundbox. I think it is a large cake, but it is a basketball. I like playingbasketball very much. So I am happy to have it.(十二)Today isNew Year’s Day. My mother got up early. We had a good breakfast. After breakfast my brother and I went to play in the street. “Happy New Year to you,“everyone said .At noon my parents gave me a card and said, “let us give you a present.”The card read, my name is Fenghuang. I come from Shanghai. I can take you to school every day. What am I?A bike! Iwas so happy and said to them, “ Thank you, mum and dad, how nice the present is!”(十三)Thetelephone rang and Sue answered it. “May I speak to Mr. King, please?” A man asked. “I am afraid you have got the wrong number,” Sue said. “I am sorry. “The man said.A fewminutes passed and the telephone rang again. And Sue answered it. It was the same man. He had made a mistake again. Three minutes later the telephone rang once more. But she didn’t answer it this time. It rang and rang. Mother heardthe bell. “Why don’t you answered the telephone,” she called. “Oh, all right,”Sue said. “I am sure it is that man again.” But she was wrong. It was father andhe was very angry. Sue kept him waiting long.(十四)Allancomes from Canada. His father works in Beijing and his family come to China.The boy is studying in our school. He is only fourteen; but he is taller thanany other boy. So he sits in Row Six. Allan’s father has a car, but he comes to school by bus or by bike. Sometimes he runs to school. He likes playingfootball. So he is the strongest in our class. He can put the pictures and mapson the wall.Allancan speak English and French. And he knows a little Chinese, too. He oftenhelps Miss Tao to teach us English. After class we often talk in English or in Chinese. He tells us something about his country. It is mid-autumn day today. After school I ask the Canadian boy to my house. My parents give him a lot of mooncakes. He likes them very much and eats three pieces. He says they are very delicious. So we give him some before he leaves and ask him to take them to his parents.(十五)Mrs.Brown loved flowers and had a small but beautiful garden. In summer, her roses were always the best in the street. One summer afternoon her bell rang, and when she went to the front door, she saw a small boy outside. He was about seven years old, and was holding a big bunch of beautiful roses in his hand.“Iam selling roses, he said, do you want any?They are quite cheap. Five pence for abig bunch. And they are beautiful. I picked them this afternoon.”“Myboy, Mrs. Brown answered; I pick roses when I want, because I have a lot in my garden.” The small boy said, “there are not any roses in your garden becausethey are in my hand.”(十六)Inthe doctor’s waiting room, sick men and women were sitting on their chairs. Bob, a schoolboy, was among them. They all looked very sad except Bob. He was deep in an exciting story in a magazine, just then the doctor came into and saidhe was ready for the next person. Bob jumped up and ran into the doctor’s room.“Whatis your trouble? “said the doctor. Before Bob could say a word, the doctor made him lie down on a bed. Now let me listen to your heart, Bob tried to speak, but the doctor stopped him and told him not to say anything, I will take your temperature. Bob tried to sit up, but the doctor stopped him. After a moment,the doctor said, “well, boy , you don’t have a fever. In fact, there is notingwrong with you.”“Iknow there isn't, said Bob “I just come here to fetch one medicine for my father”,(十七)Edisonworked as a telephone operator. He worked at night. During the day he read books and made experiments. The result was that he was very tired. Sometimes he slept at night, and so the other operators got angry. When they sent a message, Edison did not answer. He was asleep. They soon found a way to keep him awake. They told him to telegraph the letter “a” every hour, and in order to do this,he had to stay awakeEdisondid not like this at all, he was still tired. So he invented a newinstrument which sent the letter“a” every hour. It never, never failed, so the other operators received theletter every ourTheycould not believe that Edison was such a wonderful man .One night they wentquietly to his room and looked in .he was sleeping deeply, and his instrumentwas sending the letter “a”.(十八)Theseasons in Australia are the opposite of ours. When it is winter here, it issummer there.Australiais in the south of the world. June, July and August are the winter months. Thesummer is in December, January and February. The north of the country is hotterthan the south. Australia’s main problem is water. A very large part of the country had no rain at all. But the east coast has rain all the year round. There are no drymonths here.InMarch there was a terrible drought in Australia. Rain did not fall. There weremillion sheep in Australia that year.Because there was no enough rain and thegrass did not grow well, the farmers had to sell many of their sheep and manysheep died, too. It was a great disaster for Australian farmers.(十九)Itwas in 1922. Lenin lived on the hill near Moscow. There lived a beekeeper nearthe hill. Lenin often sent for him and had a talk with him. Once Lenin wantedto talk to the beekeeper, but the guard who knew the beekeeper had gone to Moscow. So Lenin himself had to visit him. Lenin looked around as he walked. Hesaw a lot of bees flying among the flowers and he noticed that some bees flewto the garden beside a house. Lenin went up to the house and saw the beekeeper. The beekeeper asked him in surprise, “who led you here.” Lenin said with a smile, “your bees showed me the way.”欢迎下载使用，分享让人快乐。
初中英语泛读训练：Mascot for 2008...
初中英语泛读训练：Mascot for 2008...A modern cartoon figure in traditional Chinese colors, the Beijing 2008 Paralympics mascot “Fu Niu Lele” started its term as friendship ambassador on Sept. 6, when a grand launching ceremony was held at the foot of the Great Wall’s Badaling section. The image of the cow totally reflects the spirits of disabled people, such as being down-to-earth, diligent, determined and having a never-say-die spirit. The determined, optimistic and diligent spirit of cows also reflects a positive attitude towards life.In designing the mascot, the artist sought to express the spirit of disabled people through a simple image. “The Games calls for people with a disability to enjoy the same rights, to compete in sports as anyone else, and to achieve sporting excellence, exciting and inspiring the world,” said Wu Guanying, the main designer. “The cow represents the same ideas.”“The mascot reflects the Chinese tradition of striving to become stronger and great virtues carrying great responsibi lities,” said enthusiastically Liu Qi, secretary of Beijing Municipal CPC Committee. “It will also send best wishes of the Chinese people to people with a disability in allparts of the world: Happiness, Peace and Good Luck.”After the unveiling of the mascot, licensed mascot products and stamps will go on sale nationwide in the following days.In the presence of Zeng Qinghong, China’s vice President, Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Liu Qi, president of the Beijing 2008 Organizing Committee (BOCOG), the mascot was presented to the attending guests and, via live television broadcasting, to the public.The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games will be held from September 6 to 17 in 2008, with expected 4,000 athletes from 150 countries and regions participating in 20 sports.Help:launch v. to start something, usually something big or important 发起strive v. to make a great effort to achieve something努力True (T) or False (F):1. Fu Niu Lele has been being a well-known cartoon character in China.2. Wu Guanying was mainly responsible for the mascot’s design.3. Fu Niu Lele-related products will be available after Sept.6, 2006.4. All countries’athletes will attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.Key: 1-4 FTTF。
初中英语泛读训练：Albino helped me achieve more
初中英语泛读训练：Albino helped meachieve more作为一个先天性的白化病人，作者并没有甘受命运的安排而轻易放弃生活。
相反，他的病使他学会了克服困难，并获得自信、取得成功!Albino helped me achieve moreI was born an albino (白化病人) in Pennsylvania in 1945. No one in my family had ever known what an albino was and what it meant to be an albino.My family and friends treated me like everybody else. That was just about the best thing they could have done. It helped me trust myself, so when troubles came along, I could deal with them.Like most albinos, I had terrible eyesight, but the fact that I could hardly see didn’t bother me that much.Kids would tease me, calling me “Whitey”. People stared at me when I held reading material right at the tip of my nose so that I could see it well enough. Even when I was eight, movie-theatre clerks started asking me to pay full price because I “looked older”.The worst part for me was that because my eyesight was sobad, I couldn’t play sports very well. I didn’t give up trying, though. I shot hoops (投篮) every day. And I studied harder.Eventually, I got better at school and loved it. By the time I got to college, I was double majoring, going to summer school and buying myself with every activity I could find. I had learned to be proud of being an albino. I did my best to ma ke “albino” a positive word. And I decided to make my living with my eyes ― and in sports.I couldn’t see very well to play sports, but with a solid education and a drive to do it, I could make a living involved in the area I loved. I’ve done it now for over thirty years in print and in video, and now in cyberspace. People make jokes about how I’m the only “blind editor” they know, but the jokes are smile, some of them signs of respect.I was just a proud albino kid from the coal country of Pennsylvania. I now realize that being born an albino helped me to overcome difficulties, gain confidence and be proud of my personal achievement.Help:make a living 以......谋生albino: 白化病人shot hoops: 投篮。
英语泛读考试材料
英语泛读考试材料Environmental Problems环境问题The development of science and technology in the twentieth century has greatly raised the quality of human life but at the same time it has also led to some serious problems threatening the survival of human beings. Among these are issues concerning environmental protection. Do you know what the greenhouse effect is? What is acid rain or the ozone hole? The following passage discusses some of the environmental problems and the ways to solve them.20世纪的科技发展大大提高了人类的生活质量,但同时也引发了一些严重的问题,威胁着人类的生存。
其中有些问题与环境保护有关。
你知道什么是温室效应吗？什么是酸雨？什么是黑洞？下面这篇文章讨论了一些环境问题及其解决办法。
Before humans came on the scene, the world changed only slowly. The climate warmed and cooled, new plants and animals evolved and became extinct in their turn, and sea levels rose and fell over periods of thousands, if not millions, of years. But during the last two thousand years there have been very great changes. Forests have disappeared, river courses have been changed, and large areas of natural vegetation have turned into farmland and cities. There are serious problems for the survival of the human race.人类出现以前，世界变化非常缓慢。
初中英语泛读训练：Different ideas about time
初中英语泛读训练：Different ideas abouttimeDifferent people have different ideas about time. People in the USA think that it is important to know the time. In American cities, there are clocks in stations, factories and other buildings. Radio announcers(播音员) give you the correct time during the day. Most Americans also have watches with them wherever they go. They want to do certain( 一定的) things at a certain time. They don’t like to be late.But time is not so important to everybody in the world. When you visit a country in South America, you will find that people there don’t like to rush. (匆忙行事)If you have an appointment(约会) with somebody, he can probably be late, because he may not want to arrive on time.In South America, even radio programs may not begin on time. The men on the radio may not think it is important to tell the exact time. People in South America think that clocks or watches are just machines. They think that your life is controled(控制) by a clock or a watch if you do everything on time.。
泛读I-unit 6
forgetful and absent-minded about many small details in his daily life Unlike those old people, he was still intellectually active. At such an
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英语泛读教程4第二版unit3 globalization课后答案
英语泛读教程4第二版unit3 globalization课后答案1、The notice put _______ on the wall says “No Smoking”. [单选题] *A. up(正确答案)B. offC. awayD. out2、_____ whether robots will one day have vision as good as human vision. [单选题] *A. What is not yet knownB. It is not yet known(正确答案)C. As is not yet knownD. This is not yet known3、?I am good at schoolwork. I often help my classmates _______ English. [单选题] *A. atB. toC. inD. with(正确答案)4、Tom sits _______ Mary and Jane. [单选题] *A. amongB. between(正确答案)C. onD. next5、The manager isn’t in at the moment. May I _______ a message? [单选题] *A. take(正确答案)B. makeC. haveD. keep6、These oranges look nice, but _______ very sour. [单选题] *A. feelB. taste(正确答案)C. soundD. look7、—Why do you look so ______?—Our team won the basketball match!（）[单选题] *A. angryB. excited(正确答案)C. nervousD. unfair8、—______some nice crayons. I think they are ______.（）[单选题] *A. Here is; Betty’sB. Here are; BettyC. Here is; BettyD. Here are; Betty’s(正确答案)9、—______is my notebook？—Look! It’s in your schoolbag.（）[单选题] *A. WhatB. WhichC. Where(正确答案)D. How10、We must try hard to make up for the lost time. [单选题] *A. 弥补(正确答案)B. 利用C. 抓紧D. 浪费11、You wouldn' t have caught such ____ bad cold if you hadn' t been caught in ____?rain. [单选题] *A. a, /B. a, aC. a,the(正确答案)D. /, /12、If you don’t feel well, you’d better ask a ______ for help. [单选题] *A. policemanB. driverC. pilotD. doctor(正确答案)13、Mr. Bliss became the first person to die in a car accident. [单选题] *A. 事故(正确答案)B. 竞赛C. 检阅D. 交易14、Many children have to _______ their parents. [单选题] *A. divide intoB. put onC. depend on(正确答案)D. take on15、3．—Will you buy the black car?No, I won't. I will buya(n) ________ one because I don't have enough money. [单选题] *A．cheap(正确答案)B．expensiveC．highD．low16、21．Design a travel guide for Shanghai! ________ the competition and be the winner! [单选题] *A．JoinB．AttendC．EnterD．Take part in (正确答案)17、16．We asked ______ engineer we met before to help repair the radio yesterday. [单选题] *A．aB．anC．the(正确答案)D．/18、It was difficult to guess what her_____to the news would be. [单选题] *A.impressionmentC.reaction(正确答案)D.opinion19、4．—Let's fly a kite when you are ________ at the weekend.—Good idea. [单选题] * A．warmB．kindC．smallD．free(正确答案)20、Jane and Tom _______ my friends. [单选题] *A. amB. isC. are(正确答案)D. was21、--What’s your _______, Jim Green?--Jim. [单选题] *A. full nameB. first name(正确答案)C. last nameD. family name22、____ of my parents has been to my school, so they know _____ of my classmates. [单选题] *A. Neither, none(正确答案)B. No one, noneC. None, no oneD. Neither, no one23、Mary, together with her children ,_____ some video show when I went into the sitting room. [单选题] *A. were watchingB. was watching(正确答案)C. is watchingD. are watching24、Growing vegetables（）constantly watering. [单选题] *A. neededB. are neededC. were neededD. needs(正确答案)25、He spoke too fast, and we cannot follow him. [单选题] *A. 追赶B. 听懂(正确答案)C. 抓住D. 模仿26、Taking the subway is quite fast and cheap. It can _______ both time and money. [单选题] *A. savesB. save(正确答案)C. earnD. use27、The idea of working abroad really（）me. [单选题] *appeals to (正确答案)B. attaches toC. adapts toD. gets across28、Jim is a(n) _______. He is very careful and likes to work with numbers. [单选题] *A. secretaryB. tour guideC. accountant(正确答案)D. English teacher29、These plastics flowers look so_____that many people think they are real. [单选题] *A.beautifulB.artificialC.natural(正确答案)D.similar30、He has two sisters but I have not _____. [单选题] *A. noneB. someC. onesD. any(正确答案)。
初中英语泛读训练：Develop your SQ
初中英语泛读训练：Develop your SQ精神智商高往往可以使人轻松应付生活中的烦扰。
以下几点教你如何使自己的精神智商更高。
Our spiritual intelligence quotient helps us understand ourselves and live fuller, happier lives.Spiritual intelligence is the capacity to sense, understand and tap into (发掘) the highest part of ourselves, of others and of the world around us. This source of inner calmness may be our best defense against the difficulties that trouble us every day.While we’re all born with SQ, most of us aren’t even aware that we have it. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding:Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins in solitude (独处) and silence. To tune in to its whisper, you have to turn down the volume in your busy, noisy, complicated life and force yourself to do nothing at all. At home, for example, shut the door to your bedroom between the others, take a few deep breaths and let them out very, very slowly.Step Outside. For many people, nature sets their spirit free. It puts the troubles of daily living into perspective. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. Follow the flight of a bird; watchclouds floating overhead.Find An Activity You Enjoy. It’s important to find a hobby that helps you tune in to your spirit. Garden, walk or jog, arrange flowers, listen to music that touches your soul.Ask Questions Of Yourself. Some people use their thoughtful time to focus on scriptures (经文). Others ask open-ended (无确定答案的) questions, such as “What am I feeling? What are my choices?” But don’t expect an answer to arrive via some super-natural form of e-mail. Later that day you’ll suddenly find yourself thinking about a problem from a perspective you never considered before.Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut (本能的) feelings to warn us of danger, spiritual intelligence usually nudges (渐渐推动) us, not away from, but toward some action that will lead to a greater good.True (T) or False (F):1. Admiring flowers in bloom outdoors can help us set our spirit free.2. Asking ourselves questions and trying to answer them as soon as possible is of great help.3. We can develop our SQ by shutting ourselves indoors, doing nothing at all a whole day.(Key: 1-3 TFF)。
初中英语泛读训练：Personalities
初中英语泛读训练：PersonalitiesPersonalities of some Chinese Birth SignsThe Rat (SHU)People born under the year of the Rat are generous(宽宏大量) and easygoing (好相处)to those that they love and care for. They generally have happy and lively personalities and are very outgoing, although they lose their temper sometimes. On the whole (总的来说)they are successful in what they choose to do, full of imagination and have very good memories. The Rat is a lover of money and a hater of waste and idleness.The Rabbit (TU)People born under the year of the Rabbit don’t often get into trouble and seldom make enemies. They are considerate, kind and thoughtful towards others. The Rabbit is the symbol of a long life. They are said to draw their life energy from the moon. They like an easy and good time and give good advice, although they shy away from promises.The Dog (GOU)People born under the year of the Dog seem to be liked very well as it is one of the most popular animals. Dog people are truthful and clever, with a strong sense of fairness. Theynever avoid their duties. They always do their fair share of things and will always “listen to reason”. They are helpful, open-minded, never envious, and have great insight into human nature.They are also brave and practical. However, if you try to look into their affairs, they can become secretive and also give a cold shoulder to those who they don’t really like.Choose the best answer for each question.( )1. People born under the year of the Rat _______.A. love money better than anything elseB. are hard-workingC. are good at choosing thingsD. think much but do little( )2. People born under the year of the Rabbit _______.A. don’t like to tell others what they thinkB. enjoy living a busy lifeC. often get on well with othersD. don’t believe others’ promises( )3. People born under the year of the Dog _______.A. like to do something secretlyB. are unhappy when others have done something betterC. often make excuses for their mistakesD. are good at seeing straight through others( )4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Rat people can keep few things in mind.B. Rabbit people prefer the moon to the sun.C. Dog people like to look into others’ affairs.D. Dog people are willing to help others.( )5. What kind of people will not show their dissatisfaction to others?A. Rat people.B. Rabbit people.C. Dog people.D. All the above.Help:personality n. 个性generous adj. 慷慨的lose one’s temper 发脾气idleness n. 懒惰;闲散considerate adj. 考虑周到的shy away from 躲避;羞于。
学案：UNIT 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD 泛读技能初养成 【含解析】
阅读P66课文，选出最佳选项。
1．What is Liu Wen's biggest problem of learning English?A．Speaking. B．Listening.C．Reading. D．Writing.2．To get used to how fast native speakers talk, Jia Xin does the following except ________.A．listen to English radio programmesB．repeat what she hearsC．record her voiceD．ask the radio host for help3．What does the word “bridge” in the sentence“...so I only need a few word s to bridge the gap between us.”mean?A．消除B．架桥C．桥梁D．减少[答案]1－3BDAWords and Phrases知识要点1struggle n．&vi.斗争；奋斗；搏斗(教材P64)When I started studying German，it was a struggle.当我开始学习德语时，这是一场战斗。
[例1]We have to struggle with/against all kinds of difficulties from home and abroad.我们必须和来自国内外的各种各样的困难作斗争。
[例2]Workers are struggling for a clean canteen and healthy food.工人们正在为干净的食堂和健康的食物而奋斗。
[知识拓展]struggle for努力争取……；为……而斗争struggle against/with 与……作斗争struggle to do sth. 努力做某事struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来[即学即练]单句语法填空/句型转换①She never gave up and struggled to_live (live) an active life.②He struggled to his feet and dragged slowly ahead.③Women are fighting for equal pay and equal work.→Women are struggling_for equal pay and equal work.[小片段助记]We struggle for success all our life; however, it is a struggle to make every day meaningful. The thought of giving up haunts us when we fail again and again, but the desire for flowers and applause urges us to struggle to our feet when we fall over before trouble.知识要点2equal n．同等的人；相等物adj.相同的；同样的(教材P66)．.. our relationship is close and we're equals，so I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us.……我们的关系很亲近，并且我们是平等的，因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。
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初中英语泛读训练：To go to study in
foreign countries
Each year, thousands of Chinese middle school students go to study in foreign countries such as the US, the UK, Australia and Japan. According to a recent research made in Shanghai, nearly half of the students interviewed would like to study abroad.
“Chinese children are eager to go abroad (去外国)to get a wider view, less academic (学业的) competition or even family honor,(荣耀)” said Chen Yi, who has lived in the US for 16 years. “But life in foreign countries ca n be hard for young people. Because they have to face a culture shock and language problems.”
However, these are not always the most difficult things. To most children, controlling(控制) themselves when studying alone in a foreign country is a big challengeZhang Jia, a 16-year-old student, entered a high school in Australia last October. To his surprise, his teachers there seldom pushed students to study. And usually there wasn’t much homework.
“In this education system we have more free time and space for thinking,” said Zhang. “But if you don’t know how to
manage your time and money, you will not have an easy life.”
Some students spent their whole year’s money in the first two months. Besides, they did not pass their exams.
“Studying abroad at a young age can help students learn foreign languages and broaden their minds, but students and parents should know about the challenges,” Chen said.
“If you want to study abroad, try to talk to someone with overseas experience. (海外经历)Make sure that you are prepared―both mentally(精神上) and financially (经济上).”。