第13课时 八年级下册 Units 3～4

一、单项填空

1．(2019·原创)I was very ________ when I traveled by plane for the first time. A．nervous C．relaxed

B．interested D．happy

2．(2018·江西上饶一模)John was doing his homework ________ his sister was listening to music on the radio. A．although C．until

B．before D．while

3．(2019·预测)I saw two movies last week, but ________ of them was good. A．both C．all

B．neither

D．none

4．(2018·山东青岛市南二模)Before you choose a book, you'd better ________ the first few pages to know whether it is too easy or too difficult. A．look up

B．look for

C．look through D．look after

5．(2018·安徽滁州明光二模)—Why is the price of the house so high? —Well, just a few words can't ________ this problem. A．require C．mention

B．explain D．include

6．(2019·原创)Try to ________ the meaning of the new words according to the text before you look them up in your dictionary. A．reflect C．repeat

B．guess

D．create

7．(2019·原创)Don't always ________ yourself with others. Everyone has his own advantages. A．compare C．concern

B．respect

D．remember

8．(2019·预测)—Could you take out the rubbish and do the dishes, Tony? —Sure. Mom will be mad if she sees this ________， I think. A．matter

B．mess

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C．trouble D．difficulty

9．(2018·江苏连云港中考)—Harry, you should mind your manners. It is ________ to push in before others.

—Sorry, Mom. I won't do it next time. A．polite C．active

B．rude D．careless

10．(2019·预测)—Could you please clean the living room? —________. I'm doing my homework. A．OK

B．Sorry, I can't D．Good idea

C．No problem 二、阅读理解

A

(2018·江苏淮安中考)Have you ever considered starting a fitness program? Since exercise can reduce the risk of diseases, improve balance, help lose weight, better sleep habits and even make you confident, you can start a fitness program in the following steps.

Test your fitness level

How many meters can you walk or run in one minute? How much time does it take you to swim 50 meters? What is your heart rate(心率)？The date(数据) of your fitness level can help you know what activities you need.

Design your fitness program

You may have begun your daily exercise. But a personal plan helps more. First, you should have your fitness goals(目标). For example, what do you want to look like, to be slimmer or quicker? A balanced plan will help you start low, progress slowly, do right activities and even allow you to recover(康复) if you get hurt.

Prepare things needed for sports

You need something practical, enjoyable and easy to use. It could be a pair of trainers, a volleyball bat or a bicycle. You can also download fitness apps(应用程序) on your mobile phone to measure distances, calories burned or your heart rate.

Take action

Now you're ready for action. When you begin, don't always try tough tasks. Listen to your

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body and reduce exercise time if necessary.

Monitor your progress

Test your fitness level again six weeks later. If you have achieved your goals, increase exercise time to continue improving.

Starting an exercise program is an important decision. By planning carefully and acting step by step, you can have good health. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

11．How many steps are mentioned in this passage to start a fitness program? A．3.

B．4.

C．5.

D．6.

12．You'd better test your fitness level first to ________. A．lose weight

B．make you more confident C．reduce your exercise time D．decide what activities you need

13．The underlined word “Monitor” in this passage means “________”． A．watch B．keep C．take

D．make

14．What should you do if you start a fitness program? A．Always do the same activity. B．Start low and progress slowly. C．Test your fitness level every week. D．Take exercise as much as you can. 15．This passage is mainly about ________. A．how to start a fitness program B．how to design a fitness program C．the importance of good health D．the importance of a fitness program

B

(2018·湖北荆门中考)How to build self-confidence

These tips could help anyone who is trying to build self-confidence(自信). Remember to always love yourself and love others as you love yourself. Try not to be so hard on yourself

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or others.

Choose to deal with those who can lift you up. Talk to and hang out with friends and family. Make new friends with those who love you and really care about you. __16__ Choose your friends carefully. Be careful of people who may make you feel bad or unhappy about yourself.

Get to know yourself What are your values, your beliefs our morals(道德观), your wants, your needs and your tastes? __17__

__18__ You cannot be perfect. You can only be the best you can be. No one in this world is perfect, so don't blame(指责) yourself for making a mistake or not being perfect. Also, stop comparing yourself to others. __19__

Be kind to others and do nice things for them. This will help to build your self-confidence. __20__ You will realize that by making other people happy, you yourself will also become happy with your life and yourself.

根据短文内容，从方框中选出五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容通顺完整。 A．Tell others “I love you”． B．Stop trying to be perfect.

C．The better you know yourself, the easier it will be to love yourself. D．You will never be them and they will never be you. E. This is what you can truly do to make people happy.

F. They can accept you for who you are and only want the best for you. 三、词形转换

用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，每空格限填一词。

21．Our English teacher taught us some reading ________(skill)． 22．My sister won first prize in the school English ________(compete)． 23．He is much ________(crazy) about basketball than I. 24．My grandma ________(usual) goes for a walk after supper.

25．Many foreign friends are surprised at the fast ________(develop) of China. 26．Nancy and I ________(sweep) the stairs after school was over this afternoon. 27．He ________(throw) the ball to me and I caught it.

28．Jack had no money with him, so I ________(lend) some to him. 四、动词应用

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