The headmaster came into the classroom and asked the boy what was happening. The underlined part means ________ .

A.What is going on B.What was going on C.What will happen D.What has happened

The visitors took some photos ________ they walked around the new town.

A.so B.but C.for D.when

—Have you been to Qi Bao Old Street?

—Yes, I ________ there with my family last year.

A.go B.went C.have been D.will go

We always eat rice dumplings on the Dragon Boat Festival ________ Quyuan.

A.to remember B.remembered C.remembers D.remembering

Tom's mother gave him a sweater for his birthday, ________ ?

A.does she B.did she C.doesn't she D.didn't she

—I won the first place in the English speaking contest.

— ________

A.Well done! B.You're welcome. C.Good idea. D.I think so.

Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，完成下列句子）：

1.He hid his money inside a special pocket in his trousers. （改为否定句）

He ________ ________ his money inside a special pocket in his trousers.

2.He was doing his homework at this time yesterday. （改为一般疑问句）

________ he ________ his homework at this time yesterday?

3.There was little time left. She went to the bus stop in a hurry. （保持句意基本不变）

There was little time left. She ________ ________ the bus stop.

4.was gone, Alice, suddenly, new bag, noticed, that, her（连词成句）

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Why Volunteer?

Teacher: Thank you, Mary and Mario, for agreeing to speak to Grade 8 students about volunteering! Please tell us how and why you do it.

Mary: To volunteer means to carry out a duty or job without expecting payment.

Mario: In some places, the idea of working without being paid is thought to be a bad use of time, but we don't think so!

Mary: There are many benefits （好处） to gain through volunteering. You can really make a difference in other people's lives, and there is little or no training involved （涉及）!

Mario: When you volunteer to help out a friend, teacher or parent, you are seen as helpful and caring. For example, if you help the teacher clean up the classroom, she will see you as more mature（成熟的） and respectful （有礼貌的）.

Mary: Yes, and volunteering for an organization or group that cares for disabled children cheers them up. The same is true for lonely people at an old people's home. So is spending time to fix or repair people's homes.

Mario: By volunteering, you not only gain experience, but also learn a variety of new interests and skills. You will learn to understand the lives of others.

Mary: You can learn to be brave and independent. You can learn how to effectively talk with and make friends with people you don't know.

Mario: Volunteering to help others also gives you strong feelings of satisfaction and joy. It is very rewarding.

Mary: You can call up a volunteer organization today and try it out yourself! Join a group that interests you!

1.Why are Mario and Mary speaking to the Grade 8 students?

A.To sign up the students to be volunteers.

B.They are being paid to speak.

C.So the teacher will like them.

D.To tell them how and why they volunteer.

2.What does "to volunteer" mean?

A.To do work for a friend.

B.To do work with no expectation of payment.

C.Helping out when asked by an adult or teacher.

D.Doing extra work at a job.

3.If you help the teacher clean up the classroom, you will be seen as ______ .

A.knowledgeable B.patient C.polite D.friendly

4.What benefits can students gain from volunteering?

A.They will be good at communicate with others.

B.They can learn a lot of skills and get rich experience.

C.They will have a sense of satisfaction and achieve life value.

D.All of the above.

5.What do Mario and Mary suggest that their audience （听众） of Grade 8 students should do next?

A.Go and help a neighbour.

B.Call up a volunteer organization and join.

C.Stay after school to clean up the classroom.

D.Help disabled children.

6.Which of the following would be considered volunteering?

A.Spending Sunday mornings to give out food to the homeless.

B.Staying after school to study with a friend for a big test.

C.Doing work around the house so your parents will take you to Disney World.

D.Going to school early to get a head start on the day.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Dear Mom and Dad,

My 15th birthday is coming and thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, "You can be whatever you want. "I'm so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don't get on well with theirs. I'm glad that you support （支持） me when I decide to do _______ . You always try to help, and that's important to me.

Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. ·I loved going even though I _______ caught anything. I also remember when I was not good at school, you didn't get angry with me but only tried to show me the right way, When I felt sad, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That's why I call you a _______ , loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don't agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that's _______ I love you both so much.

Mom, I enjoy going out with you and _______ our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you always listen to me carefully. When I meet _______ , you always give me your ideas which help me solve them.

Thank you for bringing me up.

Love always,

Allison

1.A.thing B.nothing C.anything D.everything

2.A.always B.often C.sometimes D.never

3.A.healthy B.strong C.great D.foolish

4.A.where B.why C.when D.what

5.A.making B.learning C.having D.destroying

6.A.troubles B.accidents C.classmates D.teachers

What will the home of the future look like? A team of architects （建筑师） in Hong Kong say that city homes will be t_______ , as populations continue to grow and space becomes more expensive.

They have designed “spaceflats” that are only 30 square metres in s_______. These flats have small rooms: a living room, a bathroom and a bedroom, as well as a balcony, but everything is c_______planned to make good use of the limited space.

The living room is the main room of the flat. It can be used as an office, a kitchen, even a second bedroom. There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed: The dining table can be changed into a computer desk. And if not needed, both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded away （折叠） and s_______into a small space in the wall. There is a flat-screen TV, which can also serve as a computer monitor. In one of the room, a small cooker, a mictowave oven and a small refrigerator are hidden out of sight.

The o_______ rooms are small but practical. The bathroom contains a toilet and a shower. The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa, if necessary. The balcony has enough room for two people to sit and enjoy the view from the block of flats. All the rooms have high ceiling to provide as much storage space as possible, while the flat has l_______ windows to let in plenty of sunlight.

“Spaceflats” are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong. “It's wonderful,” says one citizen. “The flat is so well designed that you feel that there is plenty of space. ”

1.t________

2.s________

3.c________

4.s________

5.o________

6.l________