湖南省邵阳市大祥区2020年初中毕业学业考试英语模拟（二模）...

— I was born       February, 2003. I'm 15 years old.

—So do I. I think these activities can make us feel         .

— Certainly. He is       coach. He teaches       to play baseball.

—So it is. I miss you so much.

— Thanks. Chinese is very popular. It       widely in the world.

— No, I need      .

—No. It       be him. He left for London just now.

—Yes, it's on December 13th. It's in memory of the people       were killed in Nanjing Massacre.

    Ma Yun became one of the richest men in China when his company(公司) Alibaba went on the stock(股票) market in 2014 with a value of around 140 billion—the largest public offering in history. Here 1 some stories about him on the way to success.

    Ma made his first trip to the USA in 1995 and used the Internet 2 the first time. After3for "beer", he saw that no 4 came up about China. Then he searched for "China" and still saw no results. He decided to 5 a Chinese website — that's the beginning of the Alibaba.

    Ma said he was refused many times in his life. He failed the college Entrance Examination in China three times and 6 companies offered him jobs, including one at KFC. And he was refused by the famous Harvard University ten times.

    It was 7 to learn English when Ma was a teenager because there were no enough resources(资源). However, he found that he could learn English well by giving tourists free guides around his hometown Hangzhou. 8 he kept it for nine years. Ma said that tourists opened up a new world for him because everything 9 said and did was so different from what he had been taught at school and by his parents.

    Ma's hero is Forrest Gump 10 never gives up. When he made a speech about his success at Davos(达沃斯论坛) in 2015, Ma said, "Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you are going to get."

    In China, there is a long history of using knots(结) for decoration(装饰品) on clothes or to hang on a wall.

    Chinese knots can be in different shapes. Each shape has its own symbolic(象征性的) meaning, and nowadays you can find them as gifts for special celebrations, and decorations on clothes. Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. Though knots are made in many kinds of colors, red is the most popular color because red means good luck in China.

    It's known that knots were used for artistic(艺术的) decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty(618~907). And the traditional art form was carried on by generations as part of their culture.

    Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. Knots mean love and marriage in Chinese culture. In ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love. The "true love knot" and the "double happiness knot" are given or used at weddings(婚礼) to express love and getting old together.

    Also, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing. They are used as good luck charms(护身符). They are also used as jewelry(珠宝) such as earrings and necklaces. They are sold as handicrafts(手工艺品), too.

    Almost everyone in China now wears a mask to prevent Novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎), but many people in Western countries don't seem to want to do the same. But why do the East and West have different ideas about wearing masks?

    In the West, people should wear masks only when they get sick. People see masks as a tool to protect sick people, so healthy people don't need to wear them. Some European and American people say wearing a mask outdoors makes them feel "worried", "shy", and "afraid of being looked at differently."

    In Japan, wearing masks is common. In Japan, wearing masks shows your politeness when you get a cold. Some Japanese also turn masks into fashion accessories(配饰). They have different colors to choose to match their clothes.

    The situation in China is getting better. But self-protection is still very important. Here are some tips for you.

    ◆ Wear a mask if you are in a crowded place, such as a shopping center, a restaurant, a bus or a subway.

    ◆ Wash hands before wearing and after taking off the mask. And wash your hands with running water or soap for more than 20 seconds.

    ◆ Have meals separately.

    ◆ Don't shake hands. Greet people by elbow touching.

    Smart wristband(智能手环), a new welcoming product, is changing our lifestyle.  And there are also many different brands to choose, such as Apple or Huawei.

    Here are the reasons why people choose a wristband.

     The wristband can also be connected to the mobile phone. You are able to use it to answer the phone, but a traditional watch can never do that.

    Besides, the smart wristband looks fascinating. We often see teenagers wearing wristbands.

    Thirdly, at present many people have realized the importance of health. Some people play sports every day to keep healthy.  The wristband shows the results every day and you'll know whether you achieve your aim or not. However, some parents are still against using it.  They think the teenagers are under the radiation(辐射) all the time.

    Each coin has two sides.Use it or not, it's up to you.

A. It's helpful to know how far they have run or how many steps they have got with a wristband.

B. First of all, it can tell the time like a normal watch.

C. In their opinion, wearing wristbands for a long time may cause cancer (癌症).

D. People don't need a normal watch anymore.

E. More and more people prefer to choose a smart wristband in their daily life.

F. It's very popular among teenagers because it's cool enough.

    Are your parents often angry with you? Or you always disagree with your parents? Maybe the relationships between you and your parents are terrible. It's difficult to make your home a happy and healthy place. In fact, you can change the situations by the following ways.

    Respect(尊敬) It's important to show your respect and care about your parents' feelings. Though you have disagreements, at least try to understand what they are trying to tell you. You shouldn't keep your own thoughts only.

    Communication You can communicate with your parents in a polite way. You may not get what you want, but explaining your thoughts calmly and rationally(理性地) may show parents that you are no longer a kid, not just a kid.

    Trust How can your parents build trust in you? It depend s on what you do. For example, if you get home late without calling first, next time your parents may not believe you. To earn(赢得) their trust, you must pay attention to the ways you do things instead of fighting with them. It will make your life much easier.

    Taking time together Some teens find that sharing time together can build trust and communication. Your parents may be interested in going shopping, hanging out and playing cards with you. Spending time together will drive away the "black cloud" hanging over your home.

    Your parents give all their love to you. Why not try these ways actively to own a happy family as you want?

A: Hello. Could I speak to Alice?

B: This is Alice speaking. ?

A: Yes, it's John here. Alice, we had a good time at the school party last night. But it's a pity you didn't come. ?

B: I had a headache. My parents went on business, so I took some medicine and went to bed early.

A:. How are you feeling now?

B: I'm still feeling terrible now. I feel cold and I cough a lot.

A: I'm afraid you've had a bad cold. . Let me take you to Center Hospital.

B: All right.?

A: Let's meet at the gate of your neighborhood. I'll call you as soon as I get there.

B: OK. See you later.

A: See you!

    Work is helpful to health. 1)Scientists find that the hard-working people live longer than those who have no jobs. Studies show that the jobless are in poorer health than job-holders. Career(职业的) women are healthier than housewives.

    2)为什么工作有利于健康？ It is because work keeps people busy, away from loneliness. 3)Researches show that people feel unhappy, worried and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest people are those who are busy. Many high achievers who love their careens feel they are happiest when they are working hard. They work as a bridge between dream and reality(现实), so they have energy every day. By work, 4)人们可以结交许多新朋友。This is helpful to health. The loss(丧失) of work means the loss of everything. It affects man's spirit and it will cause more illnesses.

    Besides, work gives one a sense of hope and a sense of achievement. Work makes one feel his value and status(形象) in society. When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow, they are happy beyond(超越) words.

    From the above, we can come to a conclusion: 5)The more you work, the happier and healthier you will be.

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