陕西省宝鸡市陇县2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期末试卷

    Do you want to be a good neighbor? The following advice may help you.

    When you come to your neighbors for the1time, make a self-introduction (自我介绍) first. Say hello, give them some small gifts or2something about the life there. This is a good way for you to be close to your neighbors.

    Get to know your neighbors. Ask what they do in their3time and try to find something in common. 4, if you both love to play soccer, you can play it together. You can also join the same5to have fun.

    Try to keep quiet. Although you are free to do anything you like in your6home, you should still care about your neighbors. Don't let your7influence (影响) their life. If you have pets, you need to keep them in8. Some neighbors maybe don't like them.

    Be9to them. Try to help them when they are in trouble. The10things you do mean a lot to them. And if you help each other, you will find life around your neighbors more enjoyable.

The youngest daughter of Emperor Yan loved watching the sunrise. She once asked her father where the sun rose. Her father said it was in the Eastern Sea. She got very excited and she1her father to take her there, but he thought she was too2to go there.

    One day, the little princess went to the Eastern Sea alone without3anyone. She jumped into the sea and planned to swim there. 4, there was a strong wind in the sea and she died because of it.

    After her death, she5a beautiful bird and people called her "Jing Wei". Jing Wei hated the sea very much because it took away her life. The small bird6to fill up the sea in order to keep others from falling into it.

    From then on, Jing Wei flew across the mountain and the Eastern Sea, carrying twigs (细枝) and pebbles (卵石) and dropping them into the7. Day after day, she never stopped.

    The sea8Jing Wei and said, "Stop doing that, poor little bird. It is9for you to fill me up."

    "I'll fill you up no matter how hard it is," replied Jing Wei. The brave little bird10doing this without taking a rest.

    Now we often use the story to describe people who will not give up until they realize their dreams.

    What would it be like to be over 100 meters in the air? Besides taking a plane, there is a more interesting and relaxing way to experience it: having a ride on a Ferris wheel (摩天轮).

    London Eye, England

    With a height of about 135 meters, the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. There are 32 cars (轿厢) and each can carry 25 people at most. On the ride, people can get a view of London Tower. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. One turn takes 30 minutes.

    High Roller, the US

It is the world's tallest Ferris wheel. It is 168 meters tall. High Roller first opened in Las Vegas on March 31st, 2014. A ride takes 30 minutes. You can also enjoy videos and music during the ride.

    Tianjin Eye, China

Tianjin Eye is a 120-meter-tall Ferris wheel. It lies on a bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin, China. It is the only Ferris wheel in the world to stand on a bridge. The wheel has 48 cars. Each can take eight passengers. People can get good views of the city during the 30-minute trip.

    About your problems, sometimes most of you still want parents' help and advice. However, talking to them can be difficult. What should you do to make it easier?

    The more you do something, the easier it will be. Everything seems difficult at first. But if you talk to your parents more often, you will be surprised to see the change. And next time when you have problems, you will feel more comfortable to talk with them.

    Tell your parents something about you. You can share your school life with them. Even a small talk like what's for dinner can keep the relation between you and your parents strong and comfortable.

    Maybe you also need to tell them some bad news like failing an exam. Don't be worried about what they will think of you. On the contrary (相反), they will help you find out the reasons for your poor grades. And next time, you will do better.

    Anyway, remember that you are the most important person to your parents in the world. If something they do upsets you, you shouldn't be angry with them. Just have a good talk, and I am sure everything will be better.

John Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited $1,000,000 after his parents died. He didn't feel happy at all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn't have to, John decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn't tell any of his friends and gave $100, 000 of his money to a charity that helped poor children. Today he is 36, and he still wears cheap clothes and drives a small car only, but he is much happier.

    So far, John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world, $200 a month for each. The child does not receive the money in cash(现金). The money is paid for the child's education, food, medical care and clothing. John receives a report each year on the child's progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.

Once John went to meet a little girl he was helping in Africa. He said that the meeting was exciting. "When I met her, I felt very happy." he said. "I saw that the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the child in a way that only giving money cannot." "I want to do everything I can. I will go on helping those children in need." he added.

Singapore-A Place You Will Never Forget!

    Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the population are Chinese, . On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it's also a good place to practice your English!

    ? Maybe you fear that you won't be able to find anything good to eat when you travel. In Singapore, however, you'll find a lot of food from China; you won't have any problem getting rice, noodles or dumplings. . Whether you like Indian food, Western food or Japanese food, you'll find it all in Singapore!

    Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari. . However, if you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they'll probably be asleep! A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than in a normal zoo.

    One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. . So you can choose to go whenever you like-spring, summer, autumn or winter. And, of course, it's not too far from China!

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