第11课时 八年级下册Unit 7
Ⅰ.选择填空
1.(2018·山东青岛市北二模改编)—Why do people never cut up the         on
their birthdays?
—Because they are a symbol of long life.
A.eggs         B.cakes          C.noodles
2.(2018·四川内江威远严陵中学二模改编)It's interesting to learn the
        and customs of other countries.
A.manners         B.value            C.changes
3.(2019·原创)It's         to knock on the door before entering a room.
A.quick鸡汤怎么炖            B.worth              C.polite
4.(2019·预测)For teenagers, it's more important to         their interest in study
than to get good grades.
A.develop          B.mention                  斯佳丽 约翰逊C.discuss
5.(2019·预测)—Do you think your daughter should go to college?
—Yes, of course. What's more, she should also go abroad for further         .
A.instruction         B.education          C.connection
6.(2019·原创)Just as the saying goes, “No pain, no gain.” My cousin has made his
dream         after years of hard work.
A.come true          B.give up          C.run away
7.(2019·原创)Tom won the school running race. No one else in the school can run
        than him.
A.fast                 B.faster              C.fastest
8.(2019·原创)—Can you         what life will be like in 100 years' time?
好看的电影—I think there will be more robots.
A.imagine              B.consider         C.share
9.(2019·原创)—What do you think of Jane's dance?
—Wonderful! She dances         of all, I think.
A.better                 B.best              C.worst
10.(2019·预测)—What do you think of your job now?
—I've never         making the decision because the job is worth all my efforts.
A.regretted          B.refused          C.realized
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2018·山东菏泽东明二模)Qingming, meaning clear and bright, is the most
important festival in spring. It is also called Tomb Sweeping Festival. It comes in
April. On that day, people visit tomb(墓) to honor the   2  . They always
some time cleaning the tomb area. They usually plant some trees near the tomb and decorate them with fresh   4 
But it's not just a day honoring the dead. It is also a good time to celebrate the
  5  of spring.
With the coming of spring, nature   6  , dressing the world   7  green.
All is new, clean, fresh. Birds begin to   8  houses for their babies. In forests and
fields, many animals have babies at this time of the year. Days begin to get longer
and weather gets warmer,   9  Qingming is also a happy time to enjoy the outdoor
activities, such as   10  kites, swimming and hiking. This is why this festival has
been very popular for thousands of years.
1.A.early          B.late              C.middle
2.A.old          B.poor          C.dead
3.A.use          B.spend          C.take
4.A.air          B.flowers          C.water
5.Aing      B.wakes          C.rises up
6.A.by              B.on              C.wakes up
可爱女生名字7.A.by              B.on              C.in
8.A.put          B.build          C.fly
9.A.but          B.so  七巧板            C.when
10.A.flying      B.playing          C.seeing
Ⅲ.阅读理解
(2016·福建福州中考)In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December
26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day. However, strictly speaking.
Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas. Like Christmas Day. Boxing Day
sing a public holiday. This means it's a non­working day in the whole of Britain.
When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public
holiday.
The exact origin(起源) of the holiday is unclear. One of the thoughts is that
during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new
land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest(神父) on each ship. Those sailors who
wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box. It was sealed  up and
kept on board until the ship came home safely. Then the box was handed over to the
priest in the exchange for the saying of a mass of thanks for the success of the sailing.
The priest wouldn't open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.
打印One more thought is about the “Alms Box” placed in every church on Christmas
Day. Worshippers(做礼拜的人) put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were
always opened the day after Christmas, that is why that day became know as Boxing
Day.
Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional
spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating(捐赠) their time, services and money to aid
Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. Besides,
spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.