第7课时八年级上册 Modules 4～6
一、阅读理解
(2019·预测)A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture.
Beijing, China
The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷)．
Stockholm, Sweden
The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks(岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
London, UK
The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World WarⅡ， it was used to protect people from German plane attacks(袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, US
The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination(目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing. 1．From the passage, we can know that the London Underground . A．is the symbol of the UK B．is also called the tube
C．was well protected during the war D．is the oldest transport in the world
2．The introduction of the subways mainly shows the of different cities. A．great changes B．long history C．local culture D．public transport
3．The passage may come from . A．a story book
B．a newspaper advertisement(广告) C．a science book D．a travel magazine 二、完形填空
(2013·山东潍坊中考) Dear Miss Li，
I'd like to thank you for sending money to “Animal Helpers”， an organisation set up to help disabled people. You have helped make 1 possible for me to have “Lucky”， who has filled my life 2 pleasure. Let me tell you my story.
Being blind, deaf, unable to walk or use your hands easily is something 3 most people can't imagine. But there are many people who face these challenges, and I'm one of them. Because I can't use my arms or legs well, normal things like 4 the telephone, opening and shutting doors or carrying things 5 difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of 6 said that she would like to help me out. She said she would talk to “Animal Helpers” to see if it would be possible for me to get a specially 7 dog. I told her that I love animals and that I'd love to have a dog.
After six months of training with a dog at “Animal Helpers”， I was able to bring him home. My dog's name is “Lucky”—a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I'm only able to have a “dog-helper” 8 your kind donation(捐款，捐赠物)!
9 does Lucky help me, you might ask? Well, he has been trained to understand different words, such as “upstairs” or “downstairs”．
Lucky is an amazing dog. I'll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me one day too. And so I thank you again for supporting “Animal Helpers”. Your donation is greatly appreciated and the money 10 to help disabled people like me.
Best wishes，
Liz Smith
1．A.it B．this C．that D．those 2．A.in B．with C．on D．for 3．A.that B．which C．what D．where
4．A.answers B．answeredC．to answer D．answering 5．A.have always been B．has always been C．had always been D．was always 6．A.me B．my C．mine D．us
7．A.trains B．training C．to train D．trained 8．A.instead of B．becauseC．because of D．instead 9．A.Why B．How C．What D．When 10．A.uses well B．used well
C．is well used D．was well used 三、词汇应用
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(2018·山东东营六校联考改编)Zhang Lanping has been teaching for more than thirty years now, but what makes her special is her pair of crutches(双拐). The courageous teacher from Gansu Province was 1.(serious) ill when she was only one year old.
She was not able to walk well 2.(she) and must use crutches for the rest of her life. This condition, however, has not weaken Zhang's spirit. Instead, it 3.(make) her stronger to thirsty for bigger dreams. When she was a student, Zhang 4.(put) her heart into learning knowledge, which she believes would make her a 5.(success) teacher.
After graduation, Zhang wanted a job as a college teacher but she 6.(turn) down because of her physical disability. Zhang did not give up and was finally accepted as a primary school teacher in her home town in Gansu Province.
For able-bodied people, it 7.(take) only six minutes to reach school, but Zhang has to spend one hour from home to her work place using crutches.
Zhang recalled that one winter day, she slipped and fell in snow, but still tried 8.(reach) school on time.
In 1997, Zhang spent 1，000 RMB ($148) from her savings putting up a reading corner she named “Enlightenment.”
In 2002, Zhang launched a charity foundation funded by philanthropists from Guangdong and Hong Kong. The foundation helps poor students, orphaned and disabled children. Zhang hopes to help more people, and now she 9.(try) her best to help others to live a better life. As able-bodied people, let's put more effort on 10.(we) career and offer more love to the people who are in