初四英语选做题一
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According to a new survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Now in some cities of China, many schools start a new lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Lin Li, a teacher from Yantai, gives young students some advice on how to deal with danger.
If you are in a traffic accident
If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don’t know how seriously you are hurt.
If it is raining hard and there is lightning
Don’t stay in high places and stay away from trees. When there is a fire
Get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Don’t take the lift. If someone is drowning
If you can’t swim, don’t get into water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care or yourself at all times!
If you are robbed (抢劫)
Keep calm. If you can not cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later. 根据文章内容，完成下列表格。
Best title: 56_______________ Danger What to do 57________ ◆ If hit by a car, you’re supposed to 58 ___
◆If hit by a bike, call your parents. Raining with lightning Fire Stay at low places and keep away from trees. Don’t take the lift and find an 59
______ as fast as you can. Drowning Robbery If you can’t swim, just shout “Help!” ◆Keep calm. ◆Remember the robber’s 60________
and tell the police later. (D)
The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Darwin, was born on February 12, 1809. His family lived not far from the River Severn, England.
Charles’ father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Charles’ father hoped that his son would also become a doctor. As a boy Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He watched nature and compared what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things: eggs, stones, and leaves. His father did not like this, as Charles was not studying very well at school.
①为了成为一名医生，十六岁时达尔文就被送到爱丁堡大学(Edinburgh University) 学习。But he was interested in the history of nature. Then he studied at Cambridge University until 1831.
Some time later, he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His professor advised him to go. He said the trip would be just for Darwin. So when the ship left England in December 1831, Darwin was on it. The research lasted almost five years. The Beagle studied the waters in the sea near South America. It also visited New Zealand, Australia and islands in the Pacific. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants, which he sent home from the places he visited.
When he returned home, Darwin was warmly greeted by his families and many friends.
In 1842, Darwin went to live in Kent, where he continued his studies of the changes in nature. ②Darwin understood that plants and animals are not always the same, and that they really change.
By 1859, Darwin had finished his famous book The Origin of Species. It made a great hit in the world of science. ③He was opposed (反对) by the church and even by some scientists. But later, more and more scientists agreed with him. Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882. ◆请根据文章内容回答问题。
61. Why didn’t Charles become a doctor?
____________________________________________________________________ 62. When did Charles start the research with the Beagle?
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_____________________________________________________________________ 65. 请改写③处划线句子， 使其意思与原句一致（每空一词）。 The church and even some scientists ____________ ___________ him. 书面表达
体育运动是中学生的共同爱好。请你根据下列提示写一篇题为 What We Get from Sports 的短文，短文应包含以下要点: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
学生参加体育运动的兴趣不同，理由各异。 多数学生学习疲倦时，通过运动来放松自己。 男孩们参加各项体育活动，希望运动能使自己更强壮。 女孩们也喜欢运动，希望运动能帮助自己减肥和保持苗条。 你对运动的观点。
注意：* 文中不能出现自己的姓名和学校名称。
* 短文开头已给出，不计入总词数。字数：80词左右，不可逐字翻译。
What We Get from Sports
Students in our school have one thing in common --- an interest in sports._______________________________________________________________
* 参考词语：lose weight，keep slim （保持苗条）
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Students in our school have one thing in common—an interest in sports. But different students have different reasons for taking part in sports.
Many students have sports when they feel tired after study. They just want to relax themselves and have fun. Most boys love sports. They take part in all kinds of sports in order to become stronger. They join in the sports that interest them most, such as soccer, basketball and volleyball. Girls also like sports. Some of them they want to lose weight, to be slim and pretty by doing sports.
In my opinion, no matter what reasons we have, we all can get a lot from sports. 初四英语选做题二 (C)
What’s the secret of being a great friend? Here are some tips to help you be a nice friend.
Laugh and cry together.
Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes it’s crying that brings you closer together. Don’t be afraid to be yourself with your friends. Share your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the same way. As a result, friends will understand each other better.
Be a thoughtful gift giver.
Gift-giving isn’t just for birthdays or holidays—it can be a fun way of making your friends feel special! But don’t buy expensive presents—be creative! Making things shows you care, because you put time and thought into your gifts. Bake him favorite cookies, write him a poem, or draw something special for him. Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer
him up.
Stand up for him.
It’s hard to watch someone laugh at a friend. But don’t just stand there, do something about it! You can find a creative way to solve the problem to make others look at your friend differently. Other times, you need to show your courage and support him—he needs you. It may be not easy, but it’s what a good friend should do! How to Be a Great Friend 1. Both laughing and (66) ________ can bring friends Laugh and cry together. closer. 2. Sharing your true feelings with friends can help you understand each other better. Be a thoughtful gift giver. 1. Giving friends gifts can make them feel (67) ________. 2. You’d better make small gifts by yourself (68) ________ buying expensive ones for your friends. 1. If your friends are (69) ________ at, you can find a Stand up for him. creative way to help them. 2. Show your courage and (70) ________ your friends. (D)
Boys and girls, this summer vacation is the time for you to take your mind off homework and prepare yourself for the future. The following is some advice on how to make your vacation meaningful and colorful.
Take regular exercise. You’ve worked hard most of the time. Therefore, you need to join in outdoor activities, which can bring your whole body into action. You can improve your ① by doing different kinds of exercise such as swimming, jogging and mountain climbing.
Learn some basic life skills. One day, you will live alone. You can’t ② on your family any longer. So, you should learn to cook, wash and other practical skills.