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(完整)仁爱版英语八年级上册过关检测试卷及答案(2),推荐文档

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仁爱版英语八年级上册过关检测试卷II.单项选择。

(每小题1分,共20分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案,并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

16. We can learn a lot ______ people, places and history _______stamps.A. from, about C. from, atB. about, from D. about, about17. —_____ do you often do ______ y our spare time?—Go fishing.A. What, inB. What, onC. What, toD. How, on18. Where did you use to _____ ?C. will going to beD. is going to29. The days are getting ______ longer here.A. tooB. muchC. soD. many30. You shouldn ' t spend _________ time ______ the Internet.A. too much, ofB. much too, ofC. too many, onD. too much, on31. There are many old _____ in Beijing.A. city wallB. cities ' wallsC. city wallsD. cities walls32. There aren ' t any books on the desk, _________ ?A. there aren ' tB. are thereA. went swimC. went swimming19.1 ' m ______ in . B. go swimD. go swimming _ sports.A. interested, playB. interesting, playC. interested, playingD. interesting, playing20. They are famous ______ f olk songs.A. for theirB. as theirC. for theyD. as they21. —_____ are your ______ ?—Swimming, singing and volleyball.A. What, hobbyB. What, hobbiesC. What ' s, hobbyD. What ' s, hobbies22. There is ______ i n the classroom.A. so many booksB. so much breadC. so many pensD. so much students23. I agree ______ y ou. He is ______ handsome.A. with, suchB. to, soC. with, soD. to, such24. ______ s hame!A. What aB. WhatC. How aD. How25. I made ______ a nd made my classmates ______ .A. face, laughB. face, to laughC. faces, laughD. faces, to laugh26. _____ w e know, plants and animals are important ______ us.A. As, toB. As, forC. To, toD. To, for27. Who made Tom ______ strange?A. feeling soB. feels suchC. feel soD. to feel such28. He _____ back in four days.A. will beB. will isC. There areD. are they33. We are trying our best _____ ,A. work hardC. to work hard34. He is one ofB. working hardD. works hardin the school.A. the tallest boyB. the taller boyC. the most tallest boysD. the tallest boys35. I regard ______ best friend.A. her as meB. him to myC. you as meD. her as myIII.完形填空。

2022版考前三个月(全国专用)高考英语二轮复习系列:考前冲刺卷(六) Word版含答案

2022版考前三个月(全国专用)高考英语二轮复习系列:考前冲刺卷(六) Word版含答案

考前冲刺卷(六)第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

ALess than 60 percent of students now entering four­year American colleges are likely to graduate.The completion rate is lower than almost any other wealthy country,and worst for poor and minority students.On Tuesday President Obama gave a nationally broadcast speech to students about the importance of staying in school.He spoke on the first day of classes at a high school in Virginia.He talked about personal responsibility,and took himself as an example of someone who overcame difficulties.“My father left my family when I was two years old,and I was raised by a single mother who had to work and struggled at times to pay the bills and wasn’t always able to give us things the other kids had.There were times when I missed having a father in my life.There were times when I was lonely and felt like I didn’t fit in,” said President Obama.But he told students that problems in their own lives should not stop them from learning.“There’s no excuse for talking back to your teacher,or cutting class or dropping out of school.There’s no excuse for not trying.”This was not the first presidential speech to students.Ronald Reagan spoke from the White House in 1988.And George H.W.Bush spoke from a school in Washington in 1991.But many conservatives(保守派) criticized plans for the speech.Some called it “socialized education” or federal interference(干预)in local schools.Others feared it would be too political.Some schools decided not to show the speech.But the White House released(公布) the text on Monday,and that calmed a lot of critics.On Sunday,on the CBS program “Face the Nation”,Education Secretary Arne Duncan said 30 percent of students do not graduate from high school.He called the dropout rate “staggering(令人难以置信的)”.It represents more than a million students every year who entered the ninth grade but did not complete the 12th grade.1.President Obama gave a nationally broadcast speech on Tuesday to .A.criticize the students who talked back to their parentsB.tell the students how he struggled to go to school in his childhoodC.encourage students to drop outD.persuade the students to go on with their studies even if they have problems答案D解析细节理解题。

中职英语高考复习模拟试题及答案:阅读理解【一】

中职英语高考复习模拟试题及答案:阅读理解【一】

中职英语高考复习模拟试题及答案:阅读理解阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhy is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸).People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches.Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.51. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .A. cultural valuesB. commercial purposesC. personal experiencesD. physical reactions to the color52. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?A. To relax people physically.B. To increase people’s appetites.C. To encourage people to buy the goods.D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.53. What color might help lose weight according to the text?A. RedB. Green.C. Blue.D. Purple.54. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?A. Colors and Human BeingsB. The Cultural Meaning of ColorC. Colors and Personal ExperiencesD. The Meaning and Function of ColorBHow to Study Smarter, Not HarderHere are some of our favorite study tips that will help any student study smarter, not harder: Recite As You StudyReciting—saying things out loud should first take place as you read through each paragraph or section. Test yourself. This will help you to understand as well as learn faster because it is more active than reading or listening. It will also help you to notice your mistakes and the topics you have trouble understanding.Take Fuller NotesNotes should be in your own words, brief and clear. They should be tidy and easy to read. Writing notes will help you better than just underlining as you read, since it forces you to rewrite ideas in your own words.Study the MiddleThe best time to review is soon after you’ve learned something. You are more likely to remember the material at the beginning and the end of the lesson, so make sure you focus on the middle when you review.Sleep On ItStudy before going to bed, unless you are very tired. It’s easier to remember material you’ve just learned after sleeping than after an equal period of daytime activity, because your brain continues to think even after you’ve fallen asleep.Combine Memory and UnderstandingThere are two ways to remember: by memorizing and by understanding. Multiplication tables, telephone numbers, and math formulas are better learned by rote. Ideas are best learned by understanding.The more ways you have to think about an idea, the more meaning it will have; the more meaningful the learning, the better you can remember it. Pay attention to similarities in ideas and concepts, and then try to understand how they fit in with things you already know. Never be satisfied with anything less than a completely clear understanding of what you are reading. If you are not able to follow the thought, go back to the place where you first got confused and try again.55. You can notice your mistakes by _______.A. saying things out aloudB. taking notesC. studying the middleD. sleeping on it56. When taking notes, you should _______ to better help you with reading.A. underline important notesB. write notes in your own wordsC. take down every detailD. write as quickly as possible57. The writer advises you to _______ as it is easier for you to remember material.A. study after a period of activityB. do some exercise after studyingC. study as soon as you get upD. study before going to sleep58. Which of the following is NOT helpful for your understanding?A. Thinking about an idea in different ways.B. Relating ideas and concepts with what you already know.C. Reading from the beginning to the end without stop.D. Going back to what first made you confused and start again.CAre you having too much salt? You might not think so, but people in China eat on average (平均) about 12 grams of salt each day, that is much higher than the 6 grams suggested by the World Health Organization. You could be eating too much without realizing it, because about 75% of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy, such as bread, sauces, soups and sausages.What problems can eating too much salt cause? To answer that question, first let’s take a look at what salt is.Salt is a chemical compound. It is made of sodium (钠) and chloride (氯化物). Salt is used to keep and flavor foods. A small amount of salt is important for good health because our bodies need sodium and chloride to work.But past studies have found that people who eat more salt than they need tend to have high blood pressure. Eating too much salt has also been connected with other conditions, such as heart and kidney(肾) problems.If you want to cut down on salt, the good news is, there are plenty of simple things to do. Here are some tips:*Cut back on high salt foods.Most foods contain some salt. But some foods such as cheese, bacon, pickles (泡菜), smoked fish and chips are almost always high in salt because of the way they are made. You can still enjoy them, but try to have these in smaller amounts, or eat them less often.*Choose reduced salt bread and breakfast cereals.Bread and breakfast cereals (谷物) are major source of salt in the diet, not that they’re necessarily high in salt but because we eat a lot of them. For these foods, there can be a really big difference between different types and brands. So next time you’re shopping, take the time to compare the salt levels on a few similar products. And always try to choose the ones lower in salt.*Avoid adding salt to cooking and at the table. Instead, you could use herbs and spices (香料) such as garlic (大蒜) and lemon juice to add flavor to meals.59. Many people in China don’t realize they are eating too much salt because ______.A. salty food tasted better than reduced salt foodB. they do not calculate the amount of salt they eatC. about 3/4 of the salt we eat is already in the food we buyD. few people experience problems from eating too much salt60. Which of the following statements about salt is FALSE?A. A small amount of salt is good for the health.B. Salt is used to keep or flavor food only in China.C. Too much salt may cause high blood pressure.D. Salt is a compound of sodium and chloride.61. For a healthier life, the author’s suggestion is to ________.A. cut back on food with limited (有限的) saltB. eat less heavily salted foodC. eat as much reduced salt bread as is wantedD. stop eating bread and breakfast cereals62. What is the purpose of the article?A. To warn people of food containing too much salt.B. To inform people of the right amount of salt taken each day.C. To advise people to be careful about the amount of salt they eat.D. To promote (促进) the right way to make reduced salt food.DWhen I was in seventh grade, I was a candy striper (护士助手) at a local hospital in my town.I volunteered about 30 to 40 hours a week during the summer.Most of the time I spent there was with Mr. Gillespie. He never has any visitors, and nobody seemed to care about his condition. I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him, helping with anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend of mine, even though he responded with only an occasional squeeze (紧握) of my hand. Mr. Gillespie was in a coma (昏迷).I left for a week for a vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was gone. I didn’t have the courage to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might tell me he had died. So with many questions unanswered, I continued to volunteer there through my eighth-grade year.Several years later, when I was a junior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. When I realized who it was, my eyes filled with tears. He was alive! I got up the nerve to ask him if he was Mr. Gillespie, and if he had been in a coma about five years ago. With an uncertain look on his face, he replied yes. I explained how I knew him, and that I had spent many hours talking to him in the hospital. His eyes welled up with tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever received.He began to tell me how, as he lay there comatose(昏睡的), he could hear me talking to him and could feel me holding his hand the whole time. He thought it was an angel, who was there with him. Mr. Gillespie firmly believed that it was my voice and touch that had kept him alive. Then he told me about his life. We exchanged a hug, said our good-byes and went our separate ways.Although I haven’t seen him since, he fills my heart with joy every day. I know that I made a difference between his life and his death. As importantly, he has made a great difference in my life.I will never forget him and what he did for me: He made me an angel.63. When the author volunteered at a local hospital, she .A. mainly helped the nurses with their paper workB. made up her mind to become a nurse herself one dayC. spent most of her time taking care of a man in a comaD. became friends with Mr. Gillespie’s visitors64. The author didn’t ask where Mr. Gillespie had gone because .A. she knew for sure that he had recoveredB. she forgot all about him when she returned to the hospitalC. she had been concerned that he might stay in coma foreverD. she feared that he might have died65. Judging from the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The author continued her volunteer work in the hospital until eighth-grade.B. The author met Mr. Gillespie at a gas station several years later.C. Mr. Gillespie recognized the author’s voice the moment he met her.D. No one in the hospital believed that Mr. Gillespie would recover from his coma.66. Which of the following statements best summarizes the point of the story?A. Those with faith in themselves will succeed.B. If you spread happiness you will be happy yourself.C. Respect people and they will try hard to improve.D. Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.EHonesty comes in many forms. First there’s self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do you appear through smoke and mirrors? I find that i f I try to be something I’m not, I feel unsure of myself and take out a part from my PBA (personal bank account). I love how singer Judy Garland put it, “Always be a first-class version of yourself, instead of a second-class version of somebody else.”Then there’s honesty in our actions. Are you honest a t school, with your parents, and with your boss? If you’ve ever been dishonest, I th ink we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you feel. Remember, you can’t do wrong and feel right. This story by Jeff is a good example of that: In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didn’t do well. I was really good at it. I would charge them three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. I’d write on a little piece of paper al l the right answers, and hand them off.At first I felt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasn’t thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldn’t do that anymore, because I wasn’t really helping them. They we ren’t learning anything, and it would only get harder down the road. Cheating certainly wasn’t helping me.It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests, lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But, remember, every act of honesty is a deposit (储蓄) into your PBA and will build strength .67. The underlined part “appear through smoke and mirrors”in the first paragraph means “”.A. to be honestB. to be unrealC. to become clearD. to come from an imagined world68. Which of the following can best explain Judy Garland’s words?A. Be your true self rather than follow others.B. Don’t copy others or you can’t be the first class.C. Make efforts to be the first instead of the second.D. Don’t learn from others unless they’re excellent.69. What does the author expect to show by Jeff’s story?A. honesty can be of great help.B. A bad thing can be turned into a good one.C. Helping others cheat can do good to nobody.D. One should realize the wrong in his bad deeds.70. In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express .A. one must be brave to be honestB. it’s difficult to be honest when others are notC. one should be honest when making a depositD. honesty in one’s actions can help him in the future阅读理解:51-54 ACCD 55-58 ABDC 59-62 CBBC 63-66 CDBB 67-70 BADD。

上海历年中考口语考试真题集

上海历年中考口语考试真题集

Oral Ttesting PracticeReading passage(1)Many years ago, in a small town, there lived a doctor. He was good and kind. He always ready to go and help sick people. Every one in the toen liked him and people always went to him when there was something wrong eith them.Many years went by and the doctor became old. He began to lose his memory. This made him do foolish things sometimes. When people noticed this, they did not go to him any more. “He may give us the wrong medicine,”they said. And they were afriad. (93 words)(2)Fish is Mr.White’s favorite food. When he had enough money, he would buy fish for dinner. But his wife didn’t like fish. One day Mr.White bought a fish at the markrt and took it home. When his wife saw the fish, she said to herself, “Good, I’ll invite my friends to lunch. They like fish very much.’’When Mr.White came home in the evening after work his wife gave him some meat and vegetables for his dinner.“But where is the fish?” Mr.White asked.“Oh, your cat eats it. It’s a bad cat,’’his wife answered. (100 words)(3)My sister, Sue, is a very busy girl. She never has enough time for what she wants to do. Like many other American young girls, she spend hours on phone, talking to her friends. She goes out on Sunday and she takes care of children of other’s families. And, of course, during the scholl year she has lots of homework to do. Sue is clever but she hardly has idea of her own. She doesn’t say the things she would like to say and she does not do the things she would like to do. (99 words)(4)Long, long ago, there were two men. They wanted to dig a well. They worked hard for a whole day and dug a big hole at last. “We have done well, but what shall we do with the earth we dug up?”When they met the next day, one sadi to the other, “I have found the answer to our problem. We must dig another hole to put the earth in.”They worked for another whole day and dug another hole. Then they put all the earth from the well into the second hole.(94 words)(5)All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help people keep healthy and happy and live longer. Some people take part in sports, and some like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when “their”player or team wins.Sports change with the seasons. People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is fun in worm weather, but skating is good in winter.Games and sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday life. People use horses in much of their everyday life. They use them in their sports, too. (107 words)(6)An artist didn’t have much money, but he was always kind to others. One day when he was coming home by train, he gave his little money to a beggar, but then he saw another one, and forgot that he did not have any money in his pockets. He asked the man if he would like to have lunch with him, and the beggar said OK, so they went into a small restaurant and had a good meat.In the end, the artist couldn’t pay the money, of course, the beggar had to do so. (95 words)(7)Once upon a time a rich man and a poor tailor lived in the same house. The rich man lived upstairs and the poor tailor lived downstairs.The tailor liked to sing when he made clothes. He sang one song after another. But the rich man like to sleep a lot, and the singing troubled him.One day the rich man said, “Tailor, I will give you a bag full of money every day if you stopped singing.”“Fine,”said the tailor. And so the tailor stopped singing and became richer. But the more money he got from the rich man, the more unhappy he became. (106 words)(8)The war finally ended in 1945. During the next year, two great things happened-my dad came home from the army, and I was born! I was the first child, but I wasn’t alone for long. In the next four years, my mother had three more boys.It was great having a big family! The four of us were very close in age, so we played together all the time. We liked the game “policemen and thieves”best. It was funny. Everybody always wanted to be a thief. Of course, someone had to be the policeman, and it was usually me.(9)American people liker to say “Thank you”whenever others help them or say something kind to them. People of many other countries do so too. It is good manners.You should say “Thank you” when someone passes you salt on the table, when someone says you have done your work well, or you have bought a nice thing, or your city is very beautiful.It is not polite to interrupt others while they are talking. If you want to speak to one of them, say “Excuse me”first, and then begin talking. You should also do so when you want to cough or make any unpleasant noise before others. (109 words)(10)Can we live without salt? No, salt is very important to us. We need salt in our food. Animals need it, too.Most of the salt in our country comes from the sea. People dig great pools and let in the sea water. When the sun dries uo the water, people can get salt from the ground. The salt is white, clean and beautiful.In the north of our country, there are many salt lakes. Some of these lakes are very big. The salt in big lakes can even meet the needs of our people for many years. (98 words)(11)Mr.Smith is an engineer from Italy. He works in a modern car factory in Shanghai. He has worked in the factory for five years, and he has made friens with many Chinese engineers and workers. Before he came to China, he had worked in England for more than ten years. So his English is very good. He has learned Chinese since he came to China. Now he can already talk to Chinese people very fluently. He can read and write in Chinese, too. Mr.Smith works very hard. He likes his job very much. He will work in Shanghai for two more years. (104 words)(12)People living in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred different languages in the words. Each has many thoudands of words. A very large English dictionary, for example, has four or five hundred thousand words. But before you leave school you will learn only a few thousand more. Then you should learn more and more words. Read as many books as you can. There are many books written in easy English for you to read. You will enjoy them. When you meet a new word, find it in your dictionary. Your dictionary is your most useful book. (103 words)(13)Mr.Green usually gets up at six forty. He has breakfast after fifty minutes. Every morning Mr.Green goes to work by train. As he has a long way to go, he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to soend the time more quickly. One Monday morning, he bought a newspaper and got on the train as usual. He took a seat beside the windows. He turned his newspaper to the sports page. He wanted to know the report about the world footable match last night. The report was so intersting that he forget to get off at his station. (100 words)(14)During the day we work and play. At night we sleep. Our bodies rest while we sleep. In the morning we’re ready to work and play again. Our bodies grow most while we ‘re sleeping. Children usually need more sleep when they’re tired. We can get better after we have had plenty of air when we sleep. If we don’t get enough fresh air, we’ll feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we mustn’t cover heads. We can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air. Children must have ten hours of sleep if they want to be strong. (104 words)(15)Mr.Black always began his lessons with the word “Gentlemen”. When the girl students came to his lessons for the first time, he still began with the word. For him the girl students were just not there. Then one day there was only one boy in the class among a lot of girls. For a moment, Mr.Black did not know what to do. Then he began “Sir!”At last a terrible day came when there were no boys in his class. He came into the room, lokked at the girls and said, “Oh, nobody’s here today!”He quickly went out without giving his lessons. (105 words)(16)Television has now come to nearly every family. It has become a very important part in people’s life. School children in the U.S.A.watch TV for about twenty-five hours a week. Some parents feel that television is good for their children because it helps them learn about their country and the world. With the help of some programmes of education, children do better in school. Other parents do not let their children watch TV too often. They say that TV programmes are not good and children learn bad things from them. But if it is carefully planned, watching TV can be good for children. (104 words)(17)Can animals be made to work for us? According to some scientists’opinion, one day animals may be taught to do more easy jobs. Now in a film or on TV we see elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears or other animals doing a lot of things. If we watch carefully, we may find that those animals are always given a little food to eat after they have done something. The scientists say that many different animals may be taught to do lots of easy jobs if they know they will get something to eat. So we can also teach animals to work in factories. (103 words)(18)Can people live without salt? Of course not. Salt is very important to all of us. We need salt in everyday life. What about animals? Animals need it, too. Most of the salt comes from the sea. People dig great holes and fill them with sea water. When the sun dries up the sea water, people can get salt from the ground. The salt is white and clean. We also get salt from salt lakes. There are many salt lakes in China. Some of these lakes are very large. We are trying our best to get more salt from them. (100 words)(19)Peter and Alice are alssmates. One day they had an English test. Peter got a full mark while Alice got 50 and didn’t pass the test. Peter became so happy that he began to play all day long. Alice made up her mind to catch up with other students in her class. She corrected all her mistakes with the help of the teacher. She also studied hard at home. In the evening, when Peter was watching TV Alice was working hard at English. A month later, they had another English test. To their surorise, Alice got a full mark while Peter failed this time. (104 words)(20)When you are in England, you must be very careful in the streets because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street you must look to the right first, and then to the left. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or from work, the streets are usually very busy. The traffic is very dangerous then. When you go by bus in Emgland, you have to be careful, too. Always remenber: the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. Have a look first, or you will go to the wrong way. (101 words)Quick responsesSet 11.Which do you like better, fish or meat ?2.Could you turn your TV set down a little, please ?3.I lost my my new watch on the way to the cinema.4.Excuse me, does this bus go to Zhangjiang High-tech Park ?5.I’d like to invite you to ny birthday party tomorrow evening.Set 21.I’ll go fishing this weekend.2.I think it’s time for to leave mow.3.Have a nice time during your stay in Beijing.4.How far is your home from the bus station ?5.Would you like to have sports or to be spectator ?Set 31.How’s everything going ?2.Thank you for giving me such a nice present.3.I won first prize at the English Speaking Contest.4.Well, the bus stop is here. I have to set off now.5.Do you think people will use robots in space in the future ?Set 41.I’d like fried eggs with peas and pork.2.My brother broke his leg yesterday.3.How much does the dictionary cost?4.Hi, I haven’t seen you for a long time. You look fine.We are going to have a barbecue in Century Park. Would you like to join us?Set 51.May I borrow you’re your pen, please ?2.Would you like me to take a message ?3.What kind of food does your father like best ?4.I went to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.5.How did you like the football match between Shenhua and Dalian ?Set 61.I’m sorry I didn’t eatch what you said.2.Would you mind my lending this book to others ?3.Help yourself to some rice dumplings with meat, please.4.How long does it take to go to Beijing from Shanghai by air ?5.I didn’t go to the Hongkou Football Stadium to watch a football match yesterday.Set 71.What are the trousers made of ?2.I think this piece of music is interesting.3.You must finish your homework before watching TV.4.Shall we go to Sheshan State Resort during the summer holidays ?5.I missed a very nice nusical at the Shanghai Grand Theater yesterday.Set 81.Would you like a cup of coffee ?2.How fluently you speak English!3.We’ll go to France for the holiday next week.4.Which is more imortant, electricity, or water ?5.What should you first say if you want to go into the teachers’ office ?Speaking Topics1.My family2.My school life.3.Which subject do you like best ?4.My English teacher5.My favourite food6.I want to be a/an…7.Our class8.My school9.My favourite season10.sports11.My best friend12. A trip plan13.At weekends14.Let’s go shopping15.Children’s Day16. A visit to Shanghai17.My favourite fruit18.I like reading books19. A birthday present20.Water is imortant21.Do you like your class teacher ? Why/Why not ?22.Say something about your dream23.Do you like your sports ? Why / Why not ?24.Say something about your most unforgettable thing.25.Say something about your school life.26.Do you like traveling ? Why / Why not ?27.How do you spend your weekend ?28.Say something about this coming holiday plan.29.How do you usually spend your Spring Festival ?30.Do you like reading newspapers ?31.Who is your favourite star ? Why / Why not ?32.Say something about the changes in Shanghai.33.Is watching TV good or bad for you ? Why / Why not ?34.Is learning English easy or difficult ? Why ?35.Are you interested in computers ? Why / Why not ?36.Do you think smoking is harmful ? Why / Why not ?37.What kind of friend do you like ? Why ?38.Say something about one of your favourite birthdays ?39.Do you like to work in Shanghai in the future ? Why ?40.Say something about your hobby.41.Do you think reading is very interesting ? Why / Why not ?42.What can you do for the 2010 World Expo.?43.Do you like PE lessons ? Why ?44.How can you do to make your classroom more beautiful ?45.Do you like pets ? Why / Why not ?。

关于盐的英语俗语

关于盐的英语俗语

盐在古代是被视为珍品的,曾一度作为通货扮演货币的角色,把盐泼洒甚至被人看作是凶兆。

在古罗马也不例外,那里的军队把盐作为军饷的一部分,按日实行定量配给。

用食盐配给的这部分饷金拉丁文叫salarium (由sal派生而成),相当于英语salt-allowance或salt money。

以后,尽管这部分军饷为金钱所取代,但salarium一词却保留了下来。

法语借用了该词,写作salarie, 14世纪进入英语,以salary的形式出现,而且词义被扩展了,用以泛指“薪金”,“薪水”。

今天,我们尚能从be worth one’s salt (称职,胜任)和earn one’s salt (自食其力)这两个习语中看到salt和salary的历史痕迹。

由于盐在人们的生活中一直扮演着非常重要的角色,因此大多数情况下salt 都指极其重要或是非常有价值的事物。

比如在习语above the salt中,由于盐的在当时很重要,中世纪英国上层社会宴会餐桌上盐瓶的摆放位置就在主人座位的下首。

也就是说,坐在盐的上首(to sit above the salt)是离主人最近的地方,因此受到主人格外的尊敬,基本相当于我们所说的“尊为上宾”。

而坐在下首的(to sit below the salt)则是些小人物、一般客人,或是主人的眷属。

后来这种习惯虽已不复存在,这两个习语却延用下来。

而在eat one’s salt 中,salt 代表的是阿拉伯待客的最高礼节。

按照阿拉伯人的习惯,款待客人要用食盐,就像我们国家蒙古族人招待客人时总要热情地献上糯米酒一样。

吃了别人的食盐便与那人有了神圣之交,不可忘恩负义,更不可反过来伤害人家或讲人家坏话。

英国19世纪伟大的浪漫主义诗人拜伦(George Gordon Baron,1788-1824)在他著名叙事诗《海盗》(The Corsair, 1814)中曾写:“你为何不吃食盐?那神圣的誓言一旦实现,便能使争斗的双方握手言和,能使宿敌看上去如同亲兄弟一般。

食盐与人体健康课题研究范文

食盐与人体健康课题研究范文

食盐与人体健康课题研究范文英文回答:Salt is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in various physiological processes in the human body. It is primarily composed of sodium and chloride ions, which are involved in maintaining fluid balance, regulating blood pressure, and facilitating nerve and muscle function.Impact of Salt on Blood Pressure.Excessive salt intake is strongly associated with elevated blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Sodium ions present in salt can lead to fluid retention in the body, increasing the volume of blood in the circulatory system. This increased blood volume puts extra pressure on the blood vessel walls, resulting in hypertension.Recommendations for Salt Intake.To maintain optimal health, it is crucial to limit salt intake within recommended guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends an upper limit of 5 grams of salt per day for adults. This amount is equivalent to approximately one teaspoon. Reducing salt intake can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.Alternatives to Salt for Flavoring.While it is important to limit salt intake, flavorful meals can still be enjoyed without compromising taste. Various herbs and spices, such as black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, can provide a wide range of flavors to dishes. Citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, can also be used to enhance the taste of food.Health Benefits of Moderate Salt Intake.While excessive salt intake can be detrimental to health, moderate salt intake is essential for severalbodily functions. Salt helps maintain fluid balance, preventing dehydration. It also supports the proper functioning of nerves and muscles, ensuring optimal neuromuscular coordination. Additionally, salt is involved in regulating hormone production and can assist in maintaining healthy iodine levels, which is crucial for thyroid function.中文回答:食盐与人体健康。

英语初一下仁爱湘教版英语:unit7topic2练习

英语初一下仁爱湘教版英语:unit7topic2练习

英语初一下仁爱湘教版英语:unit7topic2练习Topic2CanyoudanceordrawSectionA课课练【一】依照句意和首字母提示补全单词。

1.Icans______ChinesesongsandEnglishsongs.2.Canyoud_____thedisco?3.Mariacanp______balletandWaltz.4.ZhangDanandZhangHaocans______verywell.5.Janewantsto________(弹)theguitarattheparty.【二】用适当的介词填空。

1.Iwillplaythepiano_____theparty.2.WhynotsingEnglishsongs_____me?3.IcansingChinesesong,what______you?4.Theyareswimming______theriver.5.Jimisdrawingapicture_____me.【三】单项选择:〔〕1.LiLei_____playtheguitar.A.canB.isC.amD.are〔〕2.–Canyoudance? --________.A.Yes,Ican’tB.No,IcanC.Yes,IcanD.No,Iam〔〕3.–Icanplaythepiano.--________.A.I,tooB.Me,tooC.IcanD.I,can〔〕4.____yousingEnglishsongs?A.AreB.DoC.DoesD.Can〔〕5.Whatwillyouperform____herbirthdayparty?A.atB.inC.onD.with〔〕6.--Wouldyouliketocometomybirthdayparty?–Yes,_____________A.Yes,IwouldB.No,Iwouldn’tC.IwouldlovetoD.Iwouldlove.〔〕7.I______singsomeEnglishsongs.A.canonlyB.onlycanC.canonlytoD.onlycanto〔〕8.Thelittlegirlcan’t________.A.playpianoB.playpianosC.playthepianoD.playapiano 〔〕9.–CanIhavealookatthesoccerball?-_________A.Yes,IhaveB.No,Ihaven’tC.No,youcan’tD.No,Ican’t 〔〕10.LittleTomcan_____abike.A.byB.onC.rideD.in【四】句型转换。

上海历年中考口语考试真题集

上海历年中考口语考试真题集

Oral Ttesting PracticeReading passage(1)Many years ago, in a small town, there lived a doctor. He was good and kind. He always ready to go and help sick people. Every one in the toen liked him and people always went to him when there was something wrong eith them. Many years went by and the doctor became old. He began to lose his memory. This made him do foolish things sometimes. When people noticed this, they did not go to him any more. “He may give us the wrong medicine,” they said. And they were afriad. (93 words)(2)Fish is Mr. White’s favorite food. When he had enough money, he would buy fish for dinner. But his wife didn’t like fish. One day Mr. White bought a fish at the markrt and took it home. When his wife saw the fish, she said to herself, “Good, I’ll invite my friends to lunch. They like fish very much.’’When Mr.White came home in the evening after work his wife gave him some meat and vegetables for his dinner.“But where is the fish?” Mr.White asked.“Oh, your cat eats it. It’s a bad cat,’’ his wife answered. (100 words)(3)My sister, Sue, is a very busy girl. She never has enough time for what she wants to do. Like many other American young girls, she spend hours on phone, talking to her friends. She goes out on Sunday and she takes care of children of other’s families. And, of course, during the scholl year she has lots of homework to do. Sue is clever but she hardly has idea of her own. She doesn’t say the things she would like to say and she does not do the things she would like to do. (99 words)(4)Long, long ago, there were two men. They wanted to dig a well. They worked hard for a whole day and dug a big hole at last. “We have done well, but what shall we do with the earth we dug up?”When they met the next day, one sadi to the other, “I have found the answer to our problem. We must dig another hole to put the earth in.”They worked for another whole day and dug another hole. Then they put all the earth from the well into the second hole.(94 words)(5)All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help people keep healthy and happy and live longer. Some people take part in sports, and some like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins.Sports change with the seasons. People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is fun in worm weather, but skating is good in winter.Games and sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday life. People use horses in much of their everyday life. They use them in their sports, too. (107 words)(6)An artist didn’t have much money, but he was always kind to others. One day when he was coming home by train, he gave his little money to a beggar, but then he saw another one, and forgot that he did not have any money in his pockets.He asked the man if he would like to have lunch with him, and the beggar said OK, so they went into a small restaurant and had a good meat.In the end, the artist couldn’t pay the money, of course, the beggar had to do so. (95 words)(7)Once upon a time a rich man and a poor tailor lived in the same house. The rich man lived upstairs and the poor tailor lived downstairs.The tailor liked to sing when he made clothes. He sang one song after another. But the rich man like to sleep a lot, and the singing troubled him.One day the rich man said, “Tailor, I will give you a bag full of money every day if you stopped singing.”“Fine,” said the tailor. And so the tailor stopped singing and became richer. But the more money he got from the rich man, the more unhappy he became. (106 words)(8)The war finally ended in 1945. During the next year, two great things happened-my dad came home from the army, and I was born! I was the first child, but I wasn’t alone for long. In the next four years, my mother had three more boys.It was great having a big family! The four of us were very close in age, so we played together all the time. We liked the game “policemen and thieves” best. It was funny. Everybody always wanted to be a thief. Of course, someone had to be the policeman, and it was usually me.(9)American people liker to say “Thank you” whenever others help them or say something kind to them. People of many other countries do so too. It is good manners.You should say “Thank you” when someone passes you salt on the table, when someone says you have done your work well, or you have bought a nice thing, or your city is very beautiful.It is not polite to interrupt others while they are talking. If you want to speak to one of them, say “Excuse me” first, and then begin talking. You should also do so when you want to cough or make any unpleasant noise before others. (109 words)(10)Can we live without salt? No, salt is very important to us. We need salt in our food. Animals need it, too.Most of the salt in our country comes from the sea. People dig great pools and let in the sea water. When the sun dries uo the water, people can get salt from the ground. The salt is white, clean and beautiful.In the north of our country, there are many salt lakes. Some of these lakes are very big. The salt in big lakes can even meet the needs of our people for many years. (98 words)(11)Mr. Smith is an engineer from Italy. He works in a modern car factory in Shanghai. He has worked in the factory for five years, and he has made friens with many Chinese engineers and workers. Before he came to China, he had worked in England for more than ten years. So his English is very good. He has learned Chinese since he came to China. Now he can already talk to Chinese people very fluently. He can read and write in Chinese, too. Mr. Smith works very hard. He likes his job very much. He will work in Shanghai for two more years. (104 words)(12)People living in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred different languages in the words. Each has many thoudands of words. A very large English dictionary, for example, has four or five hundred thousand words. But before you leave school you will learn only a few thousand more. Then you should learn more and more words. Read as many books as you can. There are many books written in easy English for you to read. You will enjoy them. When you meet a new word, find it in your dictionary. Your dictionary is your most useful book. (103 words)(13)Mr. Green usually gets up at six forty. He has breakfast after fifty minutes. Every morning Mr. Green goes to work by train. As he has a long way to go, he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to soend the time more quickly. One Monday morning, he bought a newspaper and got on the train as usual. He took a seat beside the windows. He turned his newspaper to the sports page. He wanted to know the report about the world footable match last night. The report was so intersting that he forget to get off at his station. (100 words)(14)During the day we work and play. At night we sleep. Our bodies rest while we sleep. In the morning we’re ready to work and play again. Our bodies grow most while we ‘re sleeping. Children usually need more sleep when they’re tired. We can get better after we have had plenty of air when we sleep. If we don’t get enough fresh air, we’ll feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we mustn’t cover heads. We can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air. Children must have ten hours of sleep if they want to be strong. (104 words)(15)Mr. Black always began his lessons with the word “Gentlemen”. When the girl students came to his lessons for the first time, he still began with the word. For him the girl students were just not there. Then one day there was only one boy in the class among a lot of girls. For a moment, Mr. Black did not know what to do. Then he began “Sir!”At last a terrible day came when there were no boys in his class. He came into the room, lokked at the girls and said, “Oh, nobody’s here today!” He quickly went out without giving his lessons. (105 words)(16)Television has now come to nearly every family. It has become a very important part in people’s life. School children in the U.S.A. watch TV for about twenty-five hours a week. Some parents feel that television is good for their children because it helps them learn about their country and the world. With the help of some programmes of education, children do better in school. Other parents do not let their children watch TV too often. They say that TV programmes are not good and children learn bad things from them. But if it is carefully planned, watching TV can be good for children. (104 words)(17)Can animals be made to work for us? According to some scientists’ opinion, one day animals may be taught to do more easy jobs. Now in a film or on TV we see elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears or other animals doing a lot of things. If we watch carefully, we may find that those animals are always given a little food to eat after they have done something. The scientists say that many different animals may be taught to do lots of easy jobs if they know they will get something to eat. So we can also teach animals to work in factories. (103 words)(18)Can people live without salt? Of course not. Salt is very important to all of us. We need salt in everyday life. What about animals? Animals need it, too. Most of the salt comes from the sea. People dig great holes and fill them with sea water. When the sun dries up the sea water, people can get salt from the ground. The salt is white and clean. We also get salt from salt lakes. There are many salt lakes in China. Some of these lakes are very large. We are trying our best to get more salt from them. (100 words)(19)Peter and Alice are alssmates. One day they had an English test. Peter got a full mark while Alice got 50 and didn’t pass the test. Peter became so happy that he began to play all day long. Alice made up her mind to catch up with other students in her class. She corrected all her mistakes with the help of the teacher. She also studied hard at home. In the evening, when Peter was watching TV Alice was working hard at English. A month later, they had another English test. To their surorise, Alice got a full mark while Peter failed this time. (104 words)(20)When you are in England, you must be very careful in the streets because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street you must look to the right first, and then to the left. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or from work, the streets are usually very busy. The traffic is very dangerous then. When you go by bus in Emgland, you have to be careful, too. Always remenber: the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. Have a look first, or you will go to the wrong way. (101 words)Quick responsesSet 11.Which do you like better, fish or meat ?2.Could you turn your TV set down a little, please ?3.I lost my my new watch on the way to the cinema.4.Excuse me, does this bus go to Zhangjiang High-tech Park ?5.I’d like to invite you to ny birthday party tomorrow evening.Set 21.I’ll go fishing this weekend.2.I think it’s time for to leave mow.3.Have a nice time during your stay in Beijing.4.How far is your home from the bus station ?5.Would you like to have sports or to be spectator ?Set 31.How’s everything going ?2.Thank you for giving me such a nice present.3.I won first prize at the English Speaking Contest.4.Well, the bus stop is here. I have to set off now.5.Do you think people will use robots in space in the future ?Set 41.I’d like fried eggs with peas and pork.2.My brother broke his leg yesterday.3.How much does the dictionary cost?4.Hi, I haven’t seen you for a long time. You look fine.5.We are going to have a barbecue in Century Park. Would you like to join us?Set 51.May I borrow you’re your pen, please ?2.Would you like me to take a message ?3.What kind of food does your father like best ?4.I went to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.5.How did you like the football match between Shenhua and Dalian ?Set 61.I’m sorry I didn’t eatch what you said.2.Would you mind my lending this book to others ?3.Help yourself to some rice dumplings with meat, please.4.How long does it take to go to Beijing from Shanghai by air ?5.I didn’t go to the Hongkou Football Stadium to watch a football match yesterday.Set 71.What are the trousers made of ?2.I think this piece of music is interesting.3.You must finish your homework before watching TV.4.Shall we go to Sheshan State Resort during the summer holidays ?5.I missed a very nice nusical at the Shanghai Grand Theater yesterday.Set 81.Would you like a cup of coffee ?2.How fluently you speak English!3.We’ll go to France for the holiday next week.4.Which is more imortant, electricity, or water ?5.What should you first say if you want to go into the teachers’ office ?Speaking Topics1.My family2.My school life.3.Which subject do you like best ?4.My English teacher5.My favourite food6.I want to be a/an…7.Our class8.My school9.My favourite season10.sports11.My best friend12. A trip plan13.At weekends14.Let’s go shopping15.Children’s Day16. A visit to Shanghai17.My favourite fruit18.I like reading books19. A birthday present20.Water is imortant21.Do you like your class teacher ? Why/Why not ?22.Say something about your dream23.Do you like your sports ? Why / Why not ?24.Say something about your most unforgettable thing.25.Say something about your school life.26.Do you like traveling ? Why / Why not ?27.How do you spend your weekend ?28.Say something about this coming holiday plan.29.How do you usually spend your Spring Festival ?30.Do you like reading newspapers ?31.Who is your favourite star ? Why / Why not ?32.Say something about the changes in Shanghai.33.Is watching TV good or bad for you ? Why / Why not ?34.Is learning English easy or difficult ? Why ?35.Are you interested in computers ? Why / Why not ?36.Do you think smoking is harmful ? Why / Why not ?37.What kind of friend do you like ? Why ?38.Say something about one of your favourite birthdays ?39.Do you like to work in Shanghai in the future ? Why ?40.Say something about your hobby.41.Do you think reading is very interesting ? Why / Why not ?42.What can you do for the 2010 World Expo. ?43.Do you like PE lessons ? Why ?44.How can you do to make your classroom more beautiful ?45.Do you like pets ? Why / Why not ?。

关于盐的英语作文

关于盐的英语作文

关于盐的英语作文Salt is an essential mineral that plays a crucial rolein our daily lives. It is not only used for seasoning food but also has various other important functions.Firstly, salt is necessary for our bodies to function properly. It helps regulate the water content in our cells and maintain a healthy balance of electrolytes. Without enough salt, our bodies would not be able to perform basic functions like muscle contractions and nerve transmissions.Secondly, salt is used in food preservation. It has been used for centuries as a method to prevent food from spoiling. By drawing out moisture from food, salt inhibits the growth of bacteria and molds, thus extending the shelf life of perishable items.Furthermore, salt is an important ingredient in various industries. It is used in the production of chemicals, paper, and textiles, among other things. In the winter,salt is also used to de-ice roads and walkways, ensuring safe travel for vehicles and pedestrians.In addition to its practical uses, salt also hascultural significance. In many cultures, salt is considered a symbol of purity and hospitality. In some traditions,salt is used in rituals and ceremonies to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.总的来说,盐在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色。

salt的用法总结大全

salt的用法总结大全

salt的用法总结大全salt有盐,风趣,机智,讽刺,药用盐,泻盐的意思。

那你们想知道salt的用法吗?今天给大家带来了salt的用法,希望能够帮助到大家,一起来学习吧。

salt的用法总结大全salt的意思n. 盐,风趣,机智,讽刺,药用盐,泻盐vt. 撒盐,用盐渍,加盐以调味,为…增加趣味adj. 含盐的,有咸味的,盐渍的变形:过去式: salted; 现在分词:salting; 过去分词:salted;salt用法salt可以用作名词salt的基本意思是“盐”,是物质名词,不可数。

“一粒盐”是a grain of salt。

salt指盐类化合物时是可数名词; 指味道或外观等像盐的物质或药用盐类时常用复数形式。

salt引申可指“增添趣味或活跃气氛的事物”,用作不可数名词。

在非正式语体中, salt还可指有经验的水手,常与old连用。

salt用作名词的用法例句Salt water is more buoyant than fresh water.盐水比淡水浮力大。

He had spoiled the soup by putting in too much salt.他往汤里放盐太多,把汤给糟蹋了。

Adventure is the salt of life to some people.冒险对某些人来说是生活中的刺激。

salt可以用作动词salt用作动词的基本意思是“加盐于…以调味”“用盐腌”,用于比喻可表示“使(*等)更有趣”。

salt一般用作及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语。

可用于被动结构。

salt在化学用语中还可表示“(使)盐析”,常与out连用。

salt用作动词的用法例句They salted down most of the meat for their later use.他们将大部分肉用盐腌起来,以备日后用。

Rub salt into the meat before cooking it.烹调前先把盐擦在肉上。

段敏萱 作文 初二 盐中印象

段敏萱 作文 初二 盐中印象

段敏萱作文初二盐中印象1.盐是一种白色的结晶体。

Salt is a white crystalline substance.2.盐可以增加食物的味道。

Salt can enhance the flavor of food.3.盐在调味方面起着重要作用。

Salt plays an important role in seasoning.4.盐可以用来腌制食物。

Salt can be used for food preservation.5.盐对健康有一定的影响。

Salt has a certain impact on health.6.盐是一种必需的矿物质。

Salt is an essential mineral.7.盐可以用于烹饪和烘烤。

Salt can be used in cooking and baking.8.盐水可以用来漱口清洁口腔。

Saltwater can be used for mouthwash and oral hygiene.9.盐对肉类腌制有很好的效果。

Salt has a good effect on meat curing.10.盐可以用来改善土壤质量。

Salt can be used to improve soil quality.11.盐是饮食中的一种不可或缺的调味品。

Salt is an indispensable condiment in diet.12.盐可以用来制作海盐。

Salt can be used to make sea salt.13.盐在食品加工中起着很重要的作用。

Salt plays a very important role in food processing.14.盐可以用来除冰。

Salt can be used to de-ice.15.盐可以用来制作食品腌制汁。

Salt can be used to make food brine.16.盐对于调理皮肤也有一定的作用。

盐的英语短语

盐的英语短语

盐的英语短语关于盐的英语短语Salt Is More Than a Four-Letter WordOn today's Words and Their Stories we talk about a common word, a small word, but a word that is completely necessary for human life. In fact, without this simple, everyday material, all humans would die.Scientists know it as sodium chloride. We know it as salt.You may think, salt is just a simple cooking element we shake on our food for a little extra taste. But salt is much more than that.Without salt our muscles would not move. Our nervous systems would not operate. Our hearts would not beat. Salt means life.But do not think rubbing salt in a wound will help. Doing that would be painful and not heal the wound. T o rub salt in a wound is an idiom that means to purposefully make a bad situation worse.Early humans got the salt they needed to stay alive from the animals they killed. But advances in agriculture led to a diet low in salt. So, humans needed to find others sources.Those who lived near the ocean or other natural sources for salt were lucky. Those who did not had to trade for salt. In fact, people used salt as a method of payment in many parts of the ancient world. The word "salary" comes from the word "salt."Salt also played an important part in population movement and world exploration. Explorers understood that if they could keep food fresh, they could travel longer distances. So they used salt to preserve food and explored the world.Salt meant movement.Salt also changed the way nations fought. With preserved food on ships, nations could sail to distant lands ... and then attack them.Salt meant power.Salt was so important that, according to food historians, it was traded pound-for-pound for gold. Today, people still use the expressions to be worth one's salt or worth one's weight in salt. The expressions describe a person who is useful, a person of value.A person might also be called salt of the earth. That description means he or she is dependable and trustworthy. The phrase comes from the Christian Bible. Jesus called his loyal group of followers -- or disciples -- the salt of the earth.But one of these disciples was not so loyal. The disciple Judas betrayed Jesus. In his famous painting "The Last Supper," Leonardo da Vinci shows Judas spilling a bowl of salt. Spilled salt is a sign of bad luck and trouble. And trouble is exactly what Judas gave Jesus.Even today, some people throw salt over one shoulder if they spill it. They believe throwing salt behind them scares any devil that has been following them -- or at least blinds it for a second while they run away.But these stories about bad luck should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, listen to a story or an explanation with suspicion and distrust.But you don't have to take the information you find on VOA Learning English with a grain of salt. We do our research.And this research led to some interesting facts about salt in other cultures and religions.In 2200 BC, the Chinese emperor Xia Yu created one of the first known taxes. He taxed salt. And Egyptians preserved dead bodies with salt, creating mummies.The Catholic Church uses salt in many of its rituals. Buddhists use salt to prevent evil. In Japan, the Shinto religion uses salt to clean an area of evil. In the U.S. Southwest, the Pueblo people worship the Salt Mother.And in 1933, the Lama was buried sitting up in a bed of salt. Today in India, salt is still a symbol of good luck.What about your culture? Do you have any idioms or expressions about salt? In the comments section, share a story of salt from your culture.I'm Jonathan Evans.And I'm Anna Matteo.Join us again for another Words and Their Stories, where we take a deeper look at words in American English.This short video on the history of salt is part of a longer documentary produced by the History Channel.。

沪教版九年级英语下册期末学情评估附答案

沪教版九年级英语下册期末学情评估附答案

沪教版九年级英语下册期末学情评估第一部分听力(共30分)一、听对话,选答案(共15小题,计20分)第一节:()1. A. About NASA. B. About Shenzhou Ⅶ.C. About Shenzhou Ⅹ.()2. A. To France. B. To Germany.C. No place.()3. A. Three months ago. B. For three months.C. In three months.()4. A. Yes, she will.B. No, she won't.C. No, because she wants to do housework at home.()5. A. He hit his head on the wall.B. He hit his leg on the wall.C. He hit his head on the desk.()6. A. The boy lost his car.B. The boy fell off the bike.C. The boy fell off the wall.()7. A. To the hospital.B. To school.C. To the boy's home.()8. A. The boy can smoke.B. Smoking is cool.C. Smoking is harmful to the boy's health.()9. A. Laughing is good for our health.B. Laughing is harmful to our health.C. Crying is good for our health.()10. A. She threw away the old shoes.B. The old shoes are under the chair.C. She has never seen the old shoes.第二节:听第11段对话,回答第11、12小题。

我发现了食盐的妙用英语作文

我发现了食盐的妙用英语作文

我发现了食盐的妙用英语作文Unlocking the Culinary and Beyond: Discovering the Versatility of Salt.Salt, an indispensable mineral, has long been a staple in human diets and culinary traditions. From enhancing flavors to preserving foods, its multifaceted uses extend far beyond the kitchen, enriching various aspects of our daily lives. By delving into the remarkable properties of salt, we unravel a treasure trove of practical and innovative applications.Culinary Enchanter: Enhancing Flavors and Preserving Foods.Salt's ability to amplify flavors is unparalleled. A pinch of salt can transform bland dishes into delectable creations, highlighting the inherent sweetness and umami of ingredients. It acts as a taste enhancer, balancing bitterness, acidity, and sweetness, creating a harmonioussymphony of flavors on our palates.Beyond its seasoning prowess, salt plays a crucial role in food preservation. Its osmotic action draws water out of microorganisms, inhibiting their growth and extending the shelf life of foods. This technique, known as salting or curing, has been employed for centuries to preserve meats, fish, and vegetables, ensuring their availability and nutritional value during times of scarcity.Household Helper: Cleaning, Deodorizing, and Stain Removal.Salt's versatility extends beyond culinary realms into the realm of household chores. Its abrasive texture makesit an effective scouring agent, gently removing dirt and grime from surfaces. Its deodorizing properties combat unpleasant odors, leaving spaces refreshed and revitalized. From absorbing moisture in salt shakers to neutralizing pet odors on carpets, salt proves its usefulness in maintaining a clean and odor-free home.But its capabilities do not end there. Salt's ability to bind to stains makes it a handy stain remover. By creating a paste with water or lemon juice, salt can effectively lift stains from fabrics, carpets, and even teeth. Its gentle action preserves the integrity of delicate materials while removing unsightly marks.Health and Wellness: Relief for Sore Throats and Minor Wounds.Salt's medicinal properties have been recognized for centuries. Gargling with warm salt water can soothe sore throats, reducing inflammation and discomfort. Its antiseptic qualities help combat infection, promoting healing and alleviating pain.Similarly, applying salt to minor wounds can help draw out impurities and prevent infection. Its natural antibacterial properties cleanse the wound, aiding in the healing process. However, it is important to use salt judiciously and consult a healthcare professional for serious injuries or infections.Other Practical Applications: From Ice Melting to Water Softening.Salt's versatility extends to a wide range of practical applications beyond the kitchen and home. Its ability to lower the freezing point of water makes it ideal for melting ice on roads and sidewalks, ensuring safe passage during winter.In areas with hard water, salt is employed in water softeners to remove calcium and magnesium ions, preventing scale buildup and improving the quality of water for household use. From industrial processes to agricultural applications, salt's unique properties find countless uses, enhancing efficiency and productivity.Conclusion: A Treasure Trove of Versatility.Salt, a seemingly simple mineral, reveals a vast array of uses that extend far beyond its culinary role. From enhancing flavors and preserving foods to cleaning,deodorizing, and healing, its versatility enriches our daily lives in countless ways. Unlocking the potential of salt enables us to explore innovative applications, solve practical challenges, and improve our well-being. As we continue to delve into the multifaceted nature of this extraordinary mineral, we uncover a treasure trove of possibilities, reminding us of the hidden wonders that surround us in the everyday.。

关于盐的英语作文

关于盐的英语作文

关于盐的英语作文Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is an essential mineral that is commonly used as a seasoning and preservative in food. It has been a staple in human civilization for thousands of years, playing a crucial role in our diet and daily life. In this article, we will explore the significance of salt, its various uses, and its impact on our health and environment.First and foremost, salt is a key component in our diet. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the human body, as it helps regulate fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function. Additionally, salt is integral in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which aids in the digestion of food. However, it is important to consume salt in moderation, as excessive intake can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease.In addition to its role in nutrition, salt has been used for centuries as a preservative for food. Its ability to draw out moisture and inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold has made it an invaluable tool in food preservation. From curing meats to pickling vegetables, salt has been instrumental in extending the shelf life of perishable foods and preventing spoilage.Furthermore, salt is widely used in various industrial processes. It is a key ingredient in the production of chemicals, plastics, and paper, as well as in water treatment and de-icing roads in colder climates. The versatility of salt in industrial applications highlights its importance in modern society and underscores its widespread use beyond the kitchen.Despite its numerous benefits, the excessive use of salt has raised concerns about its impact on human health and the environment. High sodium intake has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, the runoff from salt used in de-icing roads can contaminate water sources and harm aquatic ecosystems. These issues highlight the need for responsible salt consumption and the development of sustainable practices in salt production and usage.In conclusion, salt plays a vital role in our lives, from its significance in nutrition and food preservation to its diverse industrial applications. While it is essential for the proper functioning of the human body and the preservation of food, it is crucial to use salt in moderation and with consideration for its impact on our health and environment. By understanding the significance of salt and promoting responsible usage, we can ensure its continued contribution to our well-being and society as a whole.。

盐的作文英语

盐的作文英语

盐的作文英语Salt, a simple yet vital mineral, has played a crucial rolein human history and daily life. It is not just a common seasoning found in every household; it is an essential ingredient in the culinary arts and a critical component in preserving food.Historical Significance:Historically, salt has been a commodity of great value, often referred to as "white gold." Ancient civilizations tradedsalt across long distances, and it was even used as a form of currency. The salt trade routes were vital for the exchange of goods and ideas, fostering the development of early civilizations.Culinary Uses:In the culinary world, salt is indispensable. It enhances the flavors of food and can transform a bland dish into a delicious meal. Chefs around the world use salt to draw out the natural flavors of ingredients, creating a balance of taste that is essential to a satisfying dining experience.Preservation:Salt's ability to preserve food has been vital for survival, especially before the advent of modern refrigeration. Salting food helps to inhibit bacterial growth, thus preserving itfor longer periods. This method has been used for centuries to store meats, fish, and vegetables, allowing people to havefood supplies during times when fresh produce was scarce.Health and Nutrition:While necessary for life, salt must be consumed in moderation. The human body requires a certain amount of sodium tomaintain fluid balance and nerve function. However, excessive intake can lead to health problems such as hypertension and heart disease. It is important to be mindful of salt intake and to choose foods with lower sodium content when possible.Conclusion:Salt is more than just a seasoning; it is a fundamental partof human history and our daily lives. Its ability to preserve food and enhance flavors has shaped cultures and diets around the world. As we continue to enjoy the benefits of salt, itis also our responsibility to be aware of its impact on our health and to use it wisely.。

初中英语作文:盐是重要的(SaltIsImportant)

初中英语作文:盐是重要的(SaltIsImportant)

初中英语作文:盐是重要的(Salt Is Important)初中英语作文:盐是重要的(Salt Is Important)在日常学习、工作和生活中,许多人都有过写作文的经历,对作文都不陌生吧,作文可分为小学作文、中学作文、大学作文(论文)。

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can we live without salt? no, salt is very important to us. we need salt in out food. animals need it, too.most of the salt in our country comes from the sea. when the sun dries up the water, people can get salt from the ground. the salt is white, clean and beautiful.there are a lot of salt wells in sichuan. a salt well is much like a water well. people bring the well water up to the ground and then dry it in big pans over a fire. in this way they get salt.in the north of our country, there are many salt lakes. some of these lakes are very big. the salt in big lakes can even meet the needs of our people for many years.。

初二英语阅读表达试题

初二英语阅读表达试题

初二英语阅读表达试题1. Salt is very important to us.①Without(没有)enough salt, we will get ill.Animals need salt, too.They need salt to grow strong.Most of salt comes from the sea.People dig(挖) very big pools and let sea water in.When the sun dries up the water, people can get the salt from the ground.②There are a lot of salt wells(井)in our country.People bring the well water up to the ground and then dry it up in big jars(罐子)over fire.In this way, we can get salt.We can alsoget salt from salt mines(矿).The salt mines are under the ground.A few years ago, ③ China, salt, big, found , a , mine, in, people.In the northwest of China, there are a great number of salt lakes.Some of them are very big. The salt in these lakes will be enough for all the people in our country for as long as hundreds of years.【1】把①改为同义句。

If we ________ _________ enough salt, we will get ill.【答案】don’t have【解析】细节理解题。

河北省邯郸市第二十五中学2021-2022学年八年级下学期期中测试英语试题

河北省邯郸市第二十五中学2021-2022学年八年级下学期期中测试英语试题

河北省邯郸市第二十五中学2021-2022学年八年级下学期期中测试英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、单项选择1.Most of us won’t realize the __________ of health until we lose it.A.value B.reason C.courage D.position 2.—How many students know the result of the race?—________. All of them are waiting for it.A.Neither B.Both C.None D.All 3.Athletes competed ________ each other in a spirit of fair play.A.in B.at C.for D.with4.One man lifted a bus and set a new record. We were ________ it.A.amazed at B.married to C.similar to D.different from 5.—Why do people like doves?—Because they ________ peace.A.move up B.put up C.stand for D.stand out 6.A girl came up to me ________ I was pushing my product.A.if B.whatever C.until D.while7.My teacher asked me ________ my class to take part in the jump rope event. A.represent B.represented C.to represent D.representing 8.Hurry up! Linda ________ a bake sale at the school gate.A.was having B.is having C.had D.has9.My father ________ me a funny joke and I can’t stop laughing every time I think of it. A.told B.was telling C.will tell D.is telling 10.This gold medal is ________ than that one.A.thick B.thicker C.thickest D.the thickest 11.—Our computer is working again!—Yes. Our IT teacher ________ it. It took him about an hour.A.will fix B.is fixing C.fixes D.has fixed 12.Tina is the champion of the long jump. She jumps ________ in her school.A.far B.farther C.farthest D.further13.Lily ________ sixteen dollars for the ladder last week.A.cost B.paid C.spent D.took 14.Look! Jim is running fastest and no one can catch him. I’m sure Jim ________ the race. A.will win B.won C.has won D.was winning 15.—Can you tell me ________?—By selling newspapers.A.how does he make money B.how he makes moneyC.where does he make money D.where he makes money二、完形填空Once there was a king and his daughter. The king asked his daughter how much shethought his daughter cared a lot about him.Salt has many ____18____. Our bodies need salt. If we don’t have enough, our bodies can’t work properly. We put salt on icy roads to make them ____19____. We also use salt to produce(生产) other products, like paper and glass. But for many years, salt’s most important job was to ____20____ food. Like other living things, most bacteria(细菌) need water to live. Salt takes in(吸收) plenty of water, so most bacteria can’t live ____21____ a salty environment. As a result(结果), salt protects food and many other things. For much of human history, this ability(能力) has made salt ____22____. Every ancient culture from Egypt to China depended ____23____ salt. Even today, the hard­working, useful people are described as “the salt of the earth”.For centuries, salt was also hard to ____24____. Its usefulness, together with rarity(稀有) made it very expensive. Salt could even be used like ____25____. In fact, the word salary(薪水) comes from the word salt.Today, salt is used more widely and it still plays an important role in our life. 16.A.salt B.air C.gold D.sugar 17.A.or B.so C.and D.but 18.A.pockets B.coins C.uses D.skills 19.A.wide B.safe C.deep D.thick 20.A.protect B.give C.produce D.grow21.A.in B.outside C.for D.about 22.A.hopeful B.comfortable C.useful D.successful 23.A.to B.on C.inside D.off 24.A.sell B.get C.blow D.cut 25.A.money B.medicine C.earth D.food三、阅读单选One day after school, I went to the teacher’s office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I was leaving, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words “Final­ term examination” at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly(秘密地) and ran out of the room.After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, History. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my history book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so carefully.On the day of the history exam, I went into the classroom confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole grade and could not help smiling. “My history teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down(让……失望) time and time again. This time I will give him a big surprise,” I thought.When the teacher said we could start, I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions were different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone(未完成). After the exam, I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last year’s exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadn’t read the date.This is a lesson in which I know I have to put my feet on the ground. I regretted (后悔) doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised (承诺) to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever before.26.The writer went to the teacher’s office to ________.A.take an exam B.see his teacherC.get his school bag D.ask some questions27.The writer always ________ in his history exams.A.got high marks B.did silly thingsC.let his teacher down D.left the paper undone28.The writer felt ________ when he first saw all the questions were different. A.surprised B.excited C.happy D.crazy 29.When did the writer know it was last year’s exam paper?A.Before he read all the questions.B.As soon as he returned home. C.Until he went into the teacher’s office.D.After he read the paper in the toilet. 30.What might the writer write in his diary(日记)?A.I’m glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher...B.I’m truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. I’ll ...C.When I turned over the paper, I couldn’t help smiling. My teacher...D.After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart...Secret of the DragonTime Monday, July 1, 10:30 amCost Adult: $ 7.40children (under 15 years): half Bookings(预定) Phone the booking office: 3403-2578Address Brisbane Botanic GardensNote Secret of the Dragon is amagical( 魔法的) story about two children who are taken on a dragon ride to some secret places.The Search for LifeAre We Alone?Time Thursday, July 4, 2:00 pmCost Adult: $ 14.50Children (under 15 years): $8.70Bookings Phone the booking office: 3403-7689 Address Brisbane Botanic GardensNote Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.Magic ClassTime Friday, July 12, 10:00 amCost FreeBookings Please call 3403-8470 to book your place.Address Centenary Community hub, 171 Science with MeMaking your own guitarTime Saturday, July 20, 3:00 pmCost FreeBookings Please phone 3403-1226 to book your place.31.Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.A.Magic Class B.Science with MeC.Secret of the Dragon D.The Search for Life32.John and his 10-­year-­old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?A.$7.40.B.$11.10.C.$14.80.D.$23.20. 33.Rita plans to join Magic Class. She may learn about ________.A.real magic B.making coins C.magic stories D.holding parties 34.According to the text, making a guitar needs the things except ________.A.a piece of wood B.a hammer C.some nails D.coins 35.What do the four activities have in common?A.They are all free.B.They happen in the same place. C.They are all weekend activities.D.They can all be booked by phone.Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face. Those who are happy and relaxed are less likely to(可能的) catch colds, according to a new study. It’s possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University.“It seems that positive(积极的) feelings may reduce(减少) the danger of illness,” said the study’s researcher Sheldon Cohen. In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often.In this study, Cohen’s study interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. During the interviews, the people told researchers about the happy or sad feelings they had that day. After two weeks, doctors made them catch colds and they had to stay alone in a room for six days.The result showed that for people who said they felt happy during the research, their illness was less serious and lasted for a shorter time.Cohen believes that when people experienced positive feelings, their body may produce something that helps fight illness. So if you are worried about your health, look on the bright side more often.36.Which of the following was NOT a part of the study?A.People talked about their feelings every day.B.People stayed alone for six days. C.Doctors made them catch colds.D.Doctors made them feel excited. 37.What did the study find?A.People who felt happy never got ill.B.People’s feelings didn’t influence their health.C.People with good feelings became ill more easily.D.People with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.38.According to Cohen, which of the following may help fight illness?A.Eating.B.Crying.C.Laughing.D.Sleeping. 39.This passage is from ________.A.a travel magazine B.a newspaper C.a story book D.a student’s diary 40.What is the best title for this passage?A.Smiles can fight colds B.The cause of coldsC.The danger of colds D.How people get sick四、多任务混合阅读Many people like animals and consider them as their pets. Nowadays pet hospitals are very busy. We need kind persons who love animals to work in busy animal hospitals.Scientists think that pets will probably be much smaller. Why? Because people in the future will be living in much smaller space. Scientists are already working on making very small farm animals. The same things might be done to make smaller cats and dogs.It’s said that some day you might have a panther(黑豹)as a pet. Probably, scientists have to start turning wild animals into pets. This might be the only way to protect them from disappearing.What about a robot for a pet? This may sound silly, but it could become true. Robot dogs can bark(吠叫)and chew(咀嚼)on things like real dogs. So these “pets” might become more and more popular in the future.Lots of people miss their pets while they are on holiday. One hotel in Minnesota has solved this problem. They lend cats to their guests. Many experts(专家)believe this idea will become more and more popular. It is very possible that in the future you will be able to order a pet, as well as room service, at a hotel.1,2题完成句子;3题简略回答问题;4题找出并写出第二段的主题句;5题将文中划线句子译成汉语。

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