第10課時 八年級下冊 Modules 1～3 一、閱讀理解 (xx山東濰坊中考)Researchers have discovered the first Earthsized planet. It was first marked by scientists using NASAs Kepler telescope(望遠鏡), so its called Kepler186f. It lies about 500 light years from Earth and goes around its star. The planet is the right distance from its star for water: not too close and not too far. Water is one important condition that scientists guess is necessary for life. So it could have water and possible life. Its called a true Earth cousin. “This planet is an Earth cousin, not an Earth twin，” said Barclay, who is among a team of scientists reporting on the discovery in the magazine Science this week. “Its very exciting to find a planet similar to the Earth，” Barclay said. “Its not easy work because things change as we get more measurements.” Scientists dont know anything about the air of Kepler186f, but it will be a task for future telescopes that can study for chemicals that have something to do with life. “Its possible for life to live in this planet, but that doesnt mean there is life in it，” Barclay said. So far, scientists have found nearly 1，800 planets in the universe. “The past year has seen a lot of progress in the search for Earthlike planets. Kepler186f is very important because it is the first planet that is the same temperature and is almost the same size as Earth，” scientist David Charbonneau wrote in an email. 1．Researchers have already found about planets now. A．500 B．186 C．1，800 D．1，900 2．Which of the following about Kepler186f is NOT true according to the passage? A．It could have water and possible life, so perhaps we might live there. B．Its almost as hot as and as large as Earth. C．In the future, scientists will study the air of it by telescope. D．Its an Earthlike planet. 3．We can probably read this article in ． A．a(chǎn) story book B．a(chǎn) newspaper C．a(chǎn) text book D．a(chǎn) sport magazine 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．Space Research B．Journey to Space C．Is There Water and Possible Life in Kepler186f? D．Scientists Discover Most Earthlike Planet 二、完形填空 (xx山東淄博周村期末)On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking back home from a pizza store. We had bought many things. We were dressed warmly, and I was feeling a little 1 as I was carrying our shopping bag, so I decided to throw something away. I was walking towards a dustbin(垃圾箱) 2 I noticed a poor man walking out of the restaurant in front of us. He headed over to the nearby dustbin and started looking through it. I suddenly felt very 3 because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was too heavy. I walked up to him and handed the 4 and some bread over to him. The man looked up 5 and took what I gave him. A huge smile 6 on his face. I felt I couldnt be happier with myself. But then he said, “Wow, this is my sons lucky day！” With that, he thanked me happily and started off on his bike. I got a warm feeling inside. I now understand what it 7 by the saying “Giving is getting”． 8 it was only a little action, I got and learnt more in those two minutes than I did in the rest of the month. Everyone in the world 9 help. Everyone can give help and everyone can be helped. The look of that mans happiness appears in my mind whenever I have the chance to do something nice. This is the power of 10 ． 1．A.worried B．interested C．surprised D．tired 2．A.and B．but C．so D．when 3．A.nervous B．happy C．sorry D．proud 4．A.money B．toys C．drink D．clothes 5．A.in silence B．in surprise C．in anger D．in fear 6．A.turned B．a(chǎn)ppeared C．went D．ran 7．A.aims B．means C．looks D．offers 8．A.If B．Though C．Because D．While 9．A.needs B．gives C．takes D．brings 10．A.kindness B．friendship C．support D．feeling 三、詞匯應用 閱讀下面的短文，用括號內(nèi)所給詞的適當形式填空，必要時可加助動詞。 (xx山東濰坊中考改編)Space vegetables are grown from seeds(種子) that have been taken to space. When they 1. (bring) back to the earth, these seeds produce vegetables that are bigger and 2. (healthy) than normal(正常的) vegetables. But some people worry about 3. (have) space vegetables. They think that space vegetables might not be good for us and could make us 4. (get) sick because of the radiation(輻射) in space. However, people should not be afraid because space vegetables are very healthy. Here are some facts that you should know about space vegetables. Space vegetables are grown from seeds that are 5. (care) chosen. When seeds e back from space, they are tested to make sure that they will be safe 6. (eat). Space vegetables are 7. (good) than normal vegetables. For example, space tomatoes stay fresh for twenty days, which is one week longer than normal ones. After genetically modified(轉(zhuǎn)基因) food had appeared in the market, people worried that they were eating 8. (know) things. For example, if nut genes(堅果基因) are put inside potatoes, people allergic (過敏) to nuts might get sick from eating these potatoes because they do not know they are also eating nuts. Unlike genetically modified food, nobody 9. (do) anything with the genes of space vegetables until now. This 10. (mean) that no new genes have been put into them. So there is no risk of eating something unknown. 四、閱讀表達 閱讀下面的短文，并根據(jù)短文后的要求答題。 (xx山東濰坊中考)A Bite of China is the name of a TV programme on CCTV1 and CCTV9. Its made by our countrys best directors, three of whom have won international prize. It began 2 years ago, showing traditional specialty dishes in different places of China. Its causing a spending storm.And more importantly, it offers you rich knowledge of geography, history and culture when Chinese eat. The programme shows us the beautiful and perfect ways of foodmaking. And its not about dishes, it also gets people from different places to tell stories about their experience with food. As the programme serves as a window allowing the world to better understand China, they want to help people all over the world enjoy the beauty of Chinese food, and learn Chinese customs and social realities as well. The TV programme is very popular among people both at home and abroad. After the programme, many Chinese restaurants have increased in business. Visitors have e a long way to enjoy the food mentioned in the programme. The programme also helps people to speak out about their food safety. Gao Ya, a Chinese who lives in Germany, wrote, “The taste of home, memories of childhood, joys of work and dream of life, I was moved by each simple story. And this made me sadder because we are losing a lot of these knowledge. Those traditional ways of activities are dying out because of the modern life.” 1．How does the programme get the world to better understand China？(根據(jù)短文內(nèi)回答問題) 2．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with one proper word.(根據(jù)對文章的理解，在第二段空白處填入一個適當?shù)膯卧~) 3．Why does Gao Ya feel sad when she watches the programme？(根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題) 4．Please describe what the programme shows us, using two sentences.(請用兩句英語描述電視系列片A Bite of China所播放的內(nèi)容) 5．Please translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 into Chinese.(請將第一段的畫線句子翻譯成漢語) 五、寫作 (xx山東濰坊中考)Teens Feelings 是一個國際青少年網(wǎng)站，以下內(nèi)容取自其貼吧。假設你是李華，請你用英語回帖，給Eric提出2～3條建議。 要求：1.詞數(shù)80左右； 2．文中不要出現(xiàn)考生本人的真實信息。 Teens Feelings My problem is that Im shy. I feel nervous when I answer the teachers questions in class. I always hate to talk in front of a big group of people. I prefer to stay at home rather than go out and have fun. Everybody laughs at me. What should I do? Eric, England Hi, Eric. Li Hua, China 參考答案 一、1～4 CABD 二、1～5 DDCCB　6～10 BBBAA 三、1.are brought　2.healthier　3.having　4.get 5．carefully　6.to eat　7.better 8．unknown　9.has done　10.means 四、1.They want to help people all over the world enjoy the beauty of Chinese food, and learn Chinese customs and social realities as well. 2．only 3．Because we are losing a lot of these knowledge. Those traditional ways of activities are dying out because of the modern life. 4．It shows traditional specialty dishes in different places of China. /The programme shows us the beautiful and perfect ways of foodmaking. /It offers you rich knowledge of geography, history and culture when Chinese eat. /It also gets people from different places to tell stories about their experience with food. (以上句子任選兩句) 5．更重要的是，它給你提供了在中國飲食方面的豐富的地理、歷史和文化知識。 五、　　Hi, Eric. Please dont worry about what others think of you. Youd better do something to change. First, try to talk with your classmates or help them when they are in need. Then try to answer one easy question before everybody in class. If you start, you will feel much better. And its a good idea to go and have fun doing sports with your friends. Maybe you can join in some clubs, so you will make friends with others. If you can do this, you will be more confident. Whats more, you can ask for your teachers, they are always willing to help you. Li Hua, China