江苏省泰州市2020-2021学年八年级英语下学期期中试卷分类汇编 任务型阅读.doc

1、江苏省泰州市2020-2021学年下学期八年级英语期中试卷分类汇编任务型阅读江苏省泰兴市济川初级中学2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） Recently five Chinese teachers were invited to teach a group of British teenagers, using Chinese teaching methods. It has caused a great discussion in China and in many countries of the West. What

2、 can educators learn from each other? Forum（论坛）readers share their opinions.Ted M（UK）Students in China are raised to study for long hours, with great expectations（期望）and demands. Yet they have little social life and there is no encouragement for joy of lifelong learning. In the West, students are ta

3、ught to enjoy learning, questioning, active learning and problem solving. They have a broad and balanced education, including social learning. Leonard Wong（Singapore）The Chinese language requires rote（死记硬背）learning. It seems boring, but it trains the mind to focus（关注）on what is important and good st

4、udy habits. These habits offer them a lot even at a later age. More could be done to encourage children to express their opinions about the things they meet.Michael M（US）My personal belief is that the biggest advantages of Chinese secondary education are:1. Longer hours at school. 2. Full of challen

5、ges. 3. Students are expected higher. 4. More lecture-based lessons. This is great preparation for college. TAL123（China）If I had a child, I think Id consider Chinese education for part of their learning. I think the middle school years are a good time for them to develop strong basic skills in math

6、, reading and memory, etc, that the Chinese system teaches well. But children need the freedom to explore, express, inquire and understand. In my view, the chief weakness in Chinas system is that students usually cant do things by themselves. Students do not become good learners, they only become go

7、od test takers.Different people have different opinions on what is right and wrong with teaching and learning. Each country has its own unique（独特的）educational culture that is a product of years, centuries of experiment and practice, and which reflects（反映）the traditional values of its society.Educati

8、on: Learning from each otherDifferent 1 PersonChinese Education 2 EducationTed M Study for long hours with little social life. Dont 3 more about lifelong learning. Enjoy learning actively and solving 4 . Have a broad and balanced education.Leonard Wong Train the mind to pay 5 to things of great impo

9、rtance and good study habits. Children are encouraged to 6 their ideas.Michael M Be 7 with challenges. Be expected higher. Less lecture-based lessons to 8 for college.TAL123 Develop strong basic skills. Be good at 9 tests. Do things 10 .ConclusionEach country has its own educational culture. Just as

10、 the saying goes, “Those that suit you are the best.”江苏省兴化市2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题五、任务型阅读 阅读下面的材料, 根据材料内容完成表格, 每空1词, 每词1分, 共10分In the USA, there are many kinds of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the worl

11、d. You look at a menu（菜单）on the counter（柜台）. and say what youd like to eat. You pay the person who brings food to you. You take your food and sit down or take it away. Theres no need to leave a tip （小费）. In a coffee shop, you sit at the counter or at a table. You dont wait for the waitress to show y

12、ou where to sit. She usually brings you coffee when you sit down. You tell her what youd like to eat and she brings it to you. You pay the cashier （收银员）as you leave. In a family restaurant, the waitress shows you where you can sit. Often the waitress tells you her name, but you dont need to tell her

13、 your name. If you cant finish eating everything, your waitress gives you a doggy bag to take the rest of food home. You should add fifteen per cent to the bill （账单）as a tip. In top class restaurants, you had better order before you come, and you need to arrive on time. The waiter shows you where to

14、 sit. If you have wine there, he may ask you to taste it. You can only refuse it if it tastes bad. When you get your bill, check it and then add fifteen to twenty per cent to it as a tip for the waiter. The 70 in the USAWhat you can doTipsFast food restaurantsYou can look at the menu and then 71 you

15、r food. You can eat your food there or take it awayIn a coffee shopAfter you sit at the counter or at a table, the waitress will bring you _ 73 You pay the cashier as you leaveYou dont 72 to leave a tip.In a family restaurantThe waitress shows you your _ 74 She tells you her name, but you neednt tel

16、l her_75You can take away the rest of food.If your bill is $100, your tip is $76 .In top _77 restaurantsYou had better order first, then the waiter will how you where to sit. You can refuse the wine if it doesnt taste_78 If your bill is $200, you can give the 79 a tip from $30 to $ 40.江苏省泰州市姜堰区2020-

17、2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读 阅读短文，完成表格，每空一词。（共10空；每空1分，计10分） Many animal lovers would like to do more to help animals, but they arent sure where to start or feel like they just dont have the time. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals.Think more before

18、you decide The decisions you make may go a long way towards stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian (素食的) diet. If you arent ready to make this change, there are still things you can do. Do not buy animal products from companies that have illegal (违法的) practices.Help speak the

19、word out Speaking the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your car. Also, talk to your friends and family members about important problems of animals. Give some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem we

20、re facing. Turn to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice that you give to your friend.Write a letter Weve all heard of the saying, “The pen is more powerful than the sword.” Put this idea to the protection of animals. If a company is harmful to animals, write a letter to

21、 the company to let them know you are angry with them, and that you wont buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters to local legislators (立法者) to let them know how important it is that they support the legislation that protects animals. Make them know that their action will have

22、a great effect on your vote.Be more loving If youre considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal house rather than buying a pet. There are many wonderful animals just waiting for a home. By taking back an animal from there, you will be helping in t

23、he fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to those who look after poor animals.Let your action set an example It may sound simple, but one of the best ways to help animals is to let your action speak to the world. You should do the following things first by yourself: Treat a

24、ll living animals with kindness. Care about your pets and look after them well. If they use animals to perform, dont go to the theatres. Support laws that protect animals. All of these things set an example for others to follow. Ways to protect 78 Passage outlineSupporting detailsThink carefullybefo

25、re you makea 79 Dont eat meat. 80 to buy animal products from companies that have illegal practices.Speak theword out Put up an animal-protection 81 on the car. Talk to your friends and family members and give advice. Get help from 82 if necessary.Write letters Let those companies that are 83 for an

26、imals know about your anger. Let legislators know the 84 of their support for the legislation that protects animals.Be more loving Get a pet from a homelessanimal house instead of 85 a new one. Give money to the people who look after poor animals.Set an example for others Treat all living animals 86

27、 and take good care of your pets. Stop 87 to places where animals perform. Support laws which are good for animals. 江苏省泰州市靖江市2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读 在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Travelling on your own can be more interesting than travelling with someone else. It helps you learn m

28、ore about yourself and it costs less. If you arent sure what places to go, read my list of best 4 places for solo(单独的)travel.A big part Australian culture is solo travel. You can easily get around this country. The Australian cities are quite safe and there are many things to do, especially in Sydne

29、y. You can visit the opera house, take a boat across the harbor, climb the bridge or just relax on the beach.Iceland has a great culture and beautiful landscapes. Its a perfect place for a single traveler. Try to plan your visit to see the northern lights for a really special experience and try out

30、the geothermal(地热的) bath with natural hot water in the center of snow.Costa Rica is one of the best places for the brave single travelers. There are rain forests for exploring, volcanoes(火山) to climb, and a few most wonderful beaches on Earth. You can also take a ride through the jungle(丛林), try out

31、 kayaking(划独木舟) on the wild rivers.Amsterdam is a very walkable city and there is a fantastic biking culture. Tour the citys wonderful canals (运河)and historic canal houses, and make sure to visit the Rijksmuseum. There are many more interesting places like the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museu

32、m. The best time to go to Amsterdam is on Queens Day, when the city becomes a big party.Some places for traveling 74 Benefit（好处）of solo travelYou can learn more about yourself and 75 money.Four places for solo travel 76 : Getting around the country is 77 and safe. There are many things to do.Iceland

33、: It has a great culture and beautiful landscapes. Seeing the 78 lights and trying out the geothermal bath will be special experiences.Costa Rica: The country is famous for rain forest, volcanoes and 79 .Other wonderful 80 include riding through the jungle and trying out kayaking.Amsterdam: It is a

34、great city to walk or ride 81 _around. There are many places of 82 around the city. Queens Day turns the city 83 a big party.江苏省泰州市泰兴市实验初中教育集团(联盟)2021年八年级下学期期中试题英语试卷七、任务型阅读 (10分) Setting goals (设立目标)can help you do your best in life easily. The following can help you: *Small goals work well. Remembe

35、r a small goal is easier to reach than a bigger one. So youd better make a small goal each time. Thats helpful to you. *Good habits help you much. It usually takes time for you to develop a habitmaybe a few months, for example, getting up half an hour earlier to exercise. Why? Thats because your bra

36、in needs enough time to get used to the habit. *Repeat your goals. Say your goals out before a mirror loudly in the morning every day. In this way, you can remember what you want and what you are working for. Also, writing your goals down also works. It will train your brain to accept your goals. *M

37、ake changes only for yourself. You have to reach a goal just because you want it, not because any others, like a girlfriend, boyfriend, coach, parent or someone else, want you to do. It will be more difficult to keep active in reaching a goal for any others. *Being always lazy will make you fail. It

38、 may take a few tries before you reach a goal. But thats OKits normal to give up a few times when trying to reach a goal. But you will fail if you are always lazy. Dont give up or you will lose a chance to change yourself in your life. And maybe it will be a great pity for you in your own life.Some

39、Helpful(66) on Goal SettingSetting small goalsSet a small goal each time. In this way, you can reach it more easily. And it can(67) you a lot.(68) good habitsYou may(69) much time developing a habit. Why? Because your brain needs enough time to get used to the habit.Repeating your goalsSay your goal

40、s out before a mirror loudly every morning. So you cant (70) your goals .Writing down your goals can be(71) , too.Changing for(72) Do you know why? It will be(73) to keep active in reaching a goal for yourself than for any others.Being always active in itIts normal to give up a few times on the(74)

41、to reach a goal. But you will fail if you are always lazy. So never give up (75) you succeed. Giving up means failure and a great pity.66._ 67._ 68._ 69._ 70._71._ 72._ 73._ 74._ 75._江苏省泰州市2020-2021学年下学期八年级英语期中试卷分类汇编任务型阅读江苏省泰兴市济川初级中学2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） Recently five

42、 Chinese teachers were invited to teach a group of British teenagers, using Chinese teaching methods. It has caused a great discussion in China and in many countries of the West. What can educators learn from each other? Forum（论坛）readers share their opinions.Ted M（UK）Students in China are raised to

43、study for long hours, with great expectations（期望）and demands. Yet they have little social life and there is no encouragement for joy of lifelong learning. In the West, students are taught to enjoy learning, questioning, active learning and problem solving. They have a broad and balanced education, i

44、ncluding social learning. Leonard Wong（Singapore）The Chinese language requires rote（死记硬背）learning. It seems boring, but it trains the mind to focus（关注）on what is important and good study habits. These habits offer them a lot even at a later age. More could be done to encourage children to express th

45、eir opinions about the things they meet.Michael M（US）My personal belief is that the biggest advantages of Chinese secondary education are:1. Longer hours at school. 2. Full of challenges. 3. Students are expected higher. 4. More lecture-based lessons. This is great preparation for college. TAL123（Ch

46、ina）If I had a child, I think Id consider Chinese education for part of their learning. I think the middle school years are a good time for them to develop strong basic skills in math, reading and memory, etc, that the Chinese system teaches well. But children need the freedom to explore, express, i

47、nquire and understand. In my view, the chief weakness in Chinas system is that students usually cant do things by themselves. Students do not become good learners, they only become good test takers.Different people have different opinions on what is right and wrong with teaching and learning. Each c

48、ountry has its own unique（独特的）educational culture that is a product of years, centuries of experiment and practice, and which reflects（反映）the traditional values of its society.Education: Learning from each otherDifferent 1 PersonChinese Education 2 EducationTed M Study for long hours with little soc

49、ial life. Dont 3 more about lifelong learning. Enjoy learning actively and solving 4 . Have a broad and balanced education.Leonard Wong Train the mind to pay 5 to things of great importance and good study habits. Children are encouraged to 6 their ideas.Michael M Be 7 with challenges. Be expected hi

50、gher. Less lecture-based lessons to 8 for college.TAL123 Develop strong basic skills. Be good at 9 tests. Do things 10 .ConclusionEach country has its own educational culture. Just as the saying goes, “Those that suit you are the best.”答案：1. opinions/views/ideas 2. Western 3. care 4. problems 5. att

51、ention 6. express 7. filled 8. prepare 9. having/taking 10. alone 江苏省兴化市2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题五、任务型阅读 阅读下面的材料, 根据材料内容完成表格, 每空1词, 每词1分, 共10分In the USA, there are many kinds of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries ar

52、ound the world. You look at a menu（菜单）on the counter（柜台）. and say what youd like to eat. You pay the person who brings food to you. You take your food and sit down or take it away. Theres no need to leave a tip （小费）. In a coffee shop, you sit at the counter or at a table. You dont wait for the waitr

53、ess to show you where to sit. She usually brings you coffee when you sit down. You tell her what youd like to eat and she brings it to you. You pay the cashier （收银员）as you leave. In a family restaurant, the waitress shows you where you can sit. Often the waitress tells you her name, but you dont nee

54、d to tell her your name. If you cant finish eating everything, your waitress gives you a doggy bag to take the rest of food home. You should add fifteen per cent to the bill （账单）as a tip. In top class restaurants, you had better order before you come, and you need to arrive on time. The waiter shows

55、 you where to sit. If you have wine there, he may ask you to taste it. You can only refuse it if it tastes bad. When you get your bill, check it and then add fifteen to twenty per cent to it as a tip for the waiter. The 70 in the USAWhat you can doTipsFast food restaurantsYou can look at the menu an

56、d then 71 your food. You can eat your food there or take it awayIn a coffee shopAfter you sit at the counter or at a table, the waitress will bring you _ 73 You pay the cashier as you leaveYou dont 72 to leave a tip.In a family restaurantThe waitress shows you your _ 74 She tells you her name, but y

57、ou neednt tell her_75You can take away the rest of food.If your bill is $100, your tip is $76 .In top _77 restaurantsYou had better order first, then the waiter will how you where to sit. You can refuse the wine if it doesnt taste_78 If your bill is $200, you can give the 79 a tip from $30 to $ 40.答

58、案：70. restaurants 71. order 72. have/need 73. coffee 74. seat 75. yours 76. 15 77. class 78. good/nice/delicious/yummy 79. waiter江苏省泰州市姜堰区2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读 阅读短文，完成表格，每空一词。（共10空；每空1分，计10分） Many animal lovers would like to do more to help animals, but they arent sure where to start or f

59、eel like they just dont have the time. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals.Think more before you decide The decisions you make may go a long way towards stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian (素食的) diet. If you arent ready to m

60、ake this change, there are still things you can do. Do not buy animal products from companies that have illegal (违法的) practices.Help speak the word out Speaking the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your car. Also, talk to your friends and family m

61、embers about important problems of animals. Give some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem were facing. Turn to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice that you give to your friend.Write a letter Weve all heard of the sayin

62、g, “The pen is more powerful than the sword.” Put this idea to the protection of animals. If a company is harmful to animals, write a letter to the company to let them know you are angry with them, and that you wont buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters to local legislators

63、(立法者) to let them know how important it is that they support the legislation that protects animals. Make them know that their action will have a great effect on your vote.Be more loving If youre considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal house ra

64、ther than buying a pet. There are many wonderful animals just waiting for a home. By taking back an animal from there, you will be helping in the fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to those who look after poor animals.Let your action set an example It may sound simple, b

65、ut one of the best ways to help animals is to let your action speak to the world. You should do the following things first by yourself: Treat all living animals with kindness. Care about your pets and look after them well. If they use animals to perform, dont go to the theatres. Support laws that pr

66、otect animals. All of these things set an example for others to follow. Ways to protect 78 Passage outlineSupporting detailsThink carefullybefore you makea 79 Dont eat meat. 80 to buy animal products from companies that have illegal practices.Speak theword out Put up an animal-protection 81 on the c

67、ar. Talk to your friends and family members and give advice. Get help from 82 if necessary.Write letters Let those companies that are 83 for animals know about your anger. Let legislators know the 84 of their support for the legislation that protects animals.Be more loving Get a pet from a homelessa

68、nimal house instead of 85 a new one. Give money to the people who look after poor animals.Set an example for others Treat all living animals 86 and take good care of your pets. Stop 87 to places where animals perform. Support laws which are good for animals. 答案：78. animals 79. decision 80. Refuse 81

69、. notice 82. books83. bad 84. importance 85. buying 86. kindly 87. going江苏省泰州市靖江市2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题六、任务型阅读 在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Travelling on your own can be more interesting than travelling with someone else. It helps you learn more about yourself and it costs less. If you

70、 arent sure what places to go, read my list of best 4 places for solo(单独的)travel.A big part Australian culture is solo travel. You can easily get around this country. The Australian cities are quite safe and there are many things to do, especially in Sydney. You can visit the opera house, take a boa

71、t across the harbor, climb the bridge or just relax on the beach.Iceland has a great culture and beautiful landscapes. Its a perfect place for a single traveler. Try to plan your visit to see the northern lights for a really special experience and try out the geothermal(地热的) bath with natural hot wa

72、ter in the center of snow.Costa Rica is one of the best places for the brave single travelers. There are rain forests for exploring, volcanoes(火山) to climb, and a few most wonderful beaches on Earth. You can also take a ride through the jungle(丛林), try out kayaking(划独木舟) on the wild rivers.Amsterdam

73、 is a very walkable city and there is a fantastic biking culture. Tour the citys wonderful canals (运河)and historic canal houses, and make sure to visit the Rijksmuseum. There are many more interesting places like the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. The best time to go to Amsterdam is on Qu

74、eens Day, when the city becomes a big party.Some places for traveling 74 Benefit（好处）of solo travelYou can learn more about yourself and 75 money.Four places for solo travel 76 : Getting around the country is 77 and safe. There are many things to do.Iceland: It has a great culture and beautiful lands

75、capes. Seeing the 78 lights and trying out the geothermal bath will be special experiences.Costa Rica: The country is famous for rain forest, volcanoes and 79 .Other wonderful 80 include riding through the jungle and trying out kayaking.Amsterdam: It is a great city to walk or ride 81 _around. There

76、 are many places of 82 around the city. Queens Day turns the city 83 a big party.答案：74.alone 75.save 76.Australia 77.easy 78. northern79.beaches 80. activities 81.bikes 82.interest 83. into江苏省泰州市泰兴市实验初中教育集团(联盟)2021年八年级下学期期中试题英语试卷七、任务型阅读 (10分) Setting goals (设立目标)can help you do your best in life eas

77、ily. The following can help you: *Small goals work well. Remember a small goal is easier to reach than a bigger one. So youd better make a small goal each time. Thats helpful to you. *Good habits help you much. It usually takes time for you to develop a habitmaybe a few months, for example, getting

78、up half an hour earlier to exercise. Why? Thats because your brain needs enough time to get used to the habit. *Repeat your goals. Say your goals out before a mirror loudly in the morning every day. In this way, you can remember what you want and what you are working for. Also, writing your goals do

79、wn also works. It will train your brain to accept your goals. *Make changes only for yourself. You have to reach a goal just because you want it, not because any others, like a girlfriend, boyfriend, coach, parent or someone else, want you to do. It will be more difficult to keep active in reaching

80、a goal for any others. *Being always lazy will make you fail. It may take a few tries before you reach a goal. But thats OKits normal to give up a few times when trying to reach a goal. But you will fail if you are always lazy. Dont give up or you will lose a chance to change yourself in your life.

81、And maybe it will be a great pity for you in your own life.Some Helpful(66) on Goal SettingSetting small goalsSet a small goal each time. In this way, you can reach it more easily. And it can(67) you a lot.(68) good habitsYou may(69) much time developing a habit. Why? Because your brain needs enough

82、 time to get used to the habit.Repeating your goalsSay your goals out before a mirror loudly every morning. So you cant (70) your goals .Writing down your goals can be(71) , too.Changing for(72) Do you know why? It will be(73) to keep active in reaching a goal for yourself than for any others.Being

83、always active in itIts normal to give up a few times on the(74) to reach a goal. But you will fail if you are always lazy. So never give up (75) you succeed. Giving up means failure and a great pity.66._ 67._ 68._ 69._ 70._71._ 72._ 73._ 74._ 75._答案：66. Advice67. help 68. Developing 69.spend 70. forget71. helpful 72 .yourself 73. easier 74 .way 75 .until