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八年级(上) Units 5～6
一、单词填空
1. Every day in newspapers there are a________ telling us we should exercise more.
2. People in poor areas i________ their lives by selling fresh fruit online.
3. After a serious discussion, our family decided to move to the city to let me have a better e________.
4. We should believe in ourselves and never ________/lu z/ hope even in a difficult situation.
5. Tea is a ________(常见的) drink in Chinese culture, and a large number of Chinese drink it every day.
二、完形填空
(外文素材改编自Reach HIGHER)
坚持梦想
When I grow up, I want to be a choreographer(舞蹈指导). __1__ would be more fun than making up dances for a living!
One day, such a job really __2__ in front of me. I was invited to audition(试镜) for a student choreographed dance show. I felt both excited and afraid. How could I get the job __3__， I decided to have a try.
With the auditions only a month away, I had to choose music and __4__ my dance steps. First, I picked my __5__ song.This song had been with me in every dance competition and I thought it would bring me luck. Next, I tried out dance moves. For the soft part of the music, I waved my __6__ like a bird. For the loud part, I moved with sharp(急促的) steps. I mixed them together to create my own dance steps. Then, I watched many dance videos for more ideas. __7__ I practiced many times, I thought I was ready!
Two weeks later, I stepped onto the stage.The first part went well, but then I __8__ a jump. I was so upset that I wanted to __9__ right there. But then I made a choice: I would try my best and continue dancing! I took a deep breath and followed the __10__. After finishing my dance, I bowed(鞠躬) to the teachers and smiled to myself. I had done it!
1. A. Nothing B. Something C. Everything D. Anything
2. A. appeared B. remained C. spread D. returned
3. A. Suddenly B. Usually C. Finally D. Mostly
4. A. improve B. create C. remember D. enjoy
5. A. famous B. favorite C. personal D. secret
6. A. hands B. arms C. legs D. fingers
7. A. If B. Until C. After D. Unless
8. A. made B. took C. found D. missed
9. A. give up B. put up C. get up D. take up
10. A. voice B. sound C. noise D. music
三、阅读理解
What is your dream job, a pilot or a policeman What do you hope your job is like Read the following stories and find more answers.
The sweetest job Harry is only 12, but he is working for a sweet company.His job is probably the best in the company—the sweet tester.When a new sweet is invented, Harry eats it, writes a report about it and sends his report to the factory.And then a decision is made about whether to make the sweet or not.As a child，he's too young to work for money.But he gets free sweets！
Desert Island Blogger Do you wish to live on an island and get paid Ben got such a job, but it was hard work! He had to live alone in a house (with a swimming pool) on Hamilton Island and spend every day swimming, exploring and relaxing.Then he had to write a blog to show his findings and feelings.
Sleeping on the job Usually, sleeping on the job is a big problem—if you fall asleep, you'll lose the job！But Roisin was paid to sleep on the job. She slept in designer beds eight hours a day, every day for a month, and tested them to see what makes “a good night's sleep”．In the end，Roisin had to write a report about the beds.
1. What is Harry's job related to
2. What was special about Roisin's job
A. She had to sleep on the beds.
B. She slept 24 hours every day.
C. She can't fall asleep on the job.
D. She had to write blogs about her feelings.
3. Which thing should all three people do
A. Care for their health.
B. Write a report or blog after work.
C. Help the factory find new products.
D. Call on more people to use the new products.
4. What is the passage mainly about
A. Wonderful places.
B. Interesting jobs.
C. Kinds of factories.
D. Life on an island.
5. Where is the material probably from
A. A story book.
B. A fashion magazine.
C. A job website.
D. A postcard.
四、语法填空
Last year I had a trip with my friend, Nancy. One night, Nancy and I sat in the field and we felt relaxed, looking at the stars. “It's a pity we don't know 1.________ stars we're looking at, Jenny，” said Nancy. “I know some of 2.________(they)，” I answered. Nancy felt surprised when I was able 3.________ (tell) her all the names I knew.
When I was eight, watching stars became one of my 4.________(hobby). My aunt took me to a planetarium (天文馆). A guide 5.________(show) us the groups of stars and told us stories about how they got their names. They were wonderful.
Everyone knows we can see the stars 6.________(well) on sunny days than on cloudy days, but lots of people don't realize that a bright moon also stops us from seeing very much. I always look for the Plough(北斗星), because once I see that, I can 7.________(successful) find the North Star and other stars.
I wanted to learn more about the stars, so I took a course at the club. There are so many lights in the city that we have to go into the countryside to see stars. Now I 8.________(plan) to make videos about stars. I'll post them online weekly 9.________ everyone to watch. My greatest dream is to be 10.________ astronaut and I wish I could have a space travel.
五、信息归纳
One day two teenagers met on the way to college. One had some records under his arm. They began talking about music. Later, at a club, a guitarist asked them to join his band. They found a place to practice and started playing. Then they made an album(专辑)．
This is the story of the British rock band the Rolling Stones. Britain is now one of the biggest producers of music in the world.
Musical cities
Groups are proud of where they come from. Cities often have a special sound or style. Liverpool in the 1960s had the Cavern Club, where many groups played, like the Beatles.
Innovation(创新)
Several musical styles started in the UK. Punk(朋克音乐) gave people the idea that anyone could start a band—musical ability wasn't important. Dance DJs didn't need instruments—just playing the machines is enough.
Places to play, places to listen
There are lots of places for live performances in the UK. Brixton Academy is an old style dance hall. King Tut's in Glasgow only has room for 300 people. But there are also many big places with modern seating and sound effects.
Music festivals
In summer the best places for live music are festivals. Glastonbury is one of the oldest—it started in 1970. It attracts big stars for five days every June. There are plenty of free events too, like the Strawberry Fair in Cambridge, which welcomes families.
Britain—One of the 1.________ Producers of Music in the World
Musical cities Groups take 2.________ in where they come from. Because there is often a special sound or style in the cities.
Innovation In the UK, music ability wasn't important. Several music styles gave people an idea that anyone can 3.________ a band.
Places to play, places to listen There are many places to perform live and also many big places with 4.________ seating and sound effects.
Music festivals The best place for live music are festivals in 5.________.
参考答案
一、1. articles　2. improve　3. education　4. lose　5. common
二、1. A　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. B　6. B　7. C 8. D　9. A　10. D
三、1. D　2. A　3. B　4. B　5. C
四、1. which　2. them　3. to tell　4. hobbies 5. showed　6. better　7. successfully　8. am planning　9. for　10. an
五、1. Biggest　2. pride　3. start　4. modern　5. summer

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