课时训练(十) Modules 1—3(八下)
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Ⅰ.[2018·郴州改编]完形填空
Sometimes, kids don’t think their parents are fair to them. When you want to dress 1 a modern way, your mum doesn’t like you wearing a mini-skirt. When you are 2 , they ask if you’re speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you’re not as 3 to your parents as you used to be. How can you change such a situation?
ClosingtheGap by the American author Jay McGraw gives advice on how 4 a better relationship with your parents.
Both parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are 5 and loved. You should tell your patents your needs, and 6 what their needs are. To get your parents to know what you’re doing and what you want to do, you could talk about your school life now and your dreams for the 7 . It helps your parents know more about you. Maybe you can think of a way to make 8 of you happy.
The book gives ways to help teens understand their parents. When you think “my parents don’t want me to have any fun”, it usually means your parents want you to be 9 . The book gives you lots of ideas, such as making time to talk, keeping a diary and showing your parents you are growing up. If you follow those steps, you will be able to make your 10 a happier place.
1.A.at B.from
C.in D.for
2.A.writing letters B.making phone calls
C.taking risks D.sending emails
3.A.close B.far
C.awful D.healthy
4.A.have B.to have
C.had D.having
5.A.outgoing B.comfortable
C.important D.friendly
6.A.find out B.bring out
C.give out D.look out
7.A.past B.present
C.future D.childhood
8.A.both B.all
C.none D.neither
9.A.safe B.happy
C.dangerous D.fit
10.A.school B.home
C.room D.garden
Ⅱ.[2018·北部湾]阅读理解
Imagine a perfect day: the weather is good and everything seems fine. When, suddenly, your mobile phone loses its signal, the television has no programmes, and you can’t get online with your computer.
What has happened? These are just the types of problems a solar storm(太阳风暴)might cause. You may not think of storms asputting our society in danger. But today, a solar storm is as serious as other bad events, such as earthquakes.
A solar storm is caused by solar flares(太阳耀斑):large explosions(爆炸) near the sun that can give off lots of energy. The strong energy can stop the satellite systems(卫星系统) that control our computers, telecom networks and so on. These storms can even cause the power to go out for weeks or months.
