1、华附新世界8B阅读竞赛（A）We cant remember clearly since when we have started to take our mobiles to a dinner table. This happens a lot, especially when we eat out. One a dish comes, instead of lifting our chopsticks, we take out our mobiles and click. Later, we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat, waiting to
2、be “liked”. Then we check our mobiles from time to time during the meal, to see whether we get “liked” or not. We just cannot leave our mobiles for only a meal.Does that sound familiar to you? Do you do that often? If not, how do you feel when others do that when having dinner with you? A recent stu
3、dy suggests that whatwe are used to doing is not so good. Spending time talking photos of food makes the food less pleasant. To test this, some researchers did an experiment. Some people were asked to take photos before they could enjoy food. As a result, result, it showed that the more photos they
4、took, _*_. So, why not stop taking photos and just enjoy the food in front of you? Besides the scientific result, there are also some other bad influences of taking photos of food before meals. After posting the photos onto the Internet, one will not be able to control himself and check his mobile s
5、ecretly calls your name all the time, even when you are with real people. So, next time you go out to have dinner with your family or friends, how about not taking photos of food? Let the food be delicious as it is and share your life with people around you. Trust me, it will be a wonderful time.1.
6、From the passage, what happens a lot at the dinner table nowadays?A. People learn form each other how to cook dishes.B. People like taking photos with friends or families.C. People take photos of food and post them before eating. D. People talk about their Weibo or Wechat.2. Which of the following c
7、an be put in the _ in Paragraph 3?A. the less cheerful they became B. the less delicious the food seemed to themC. the more interested they were in the food D. the more “liked” they got on Weibo or Wechat3. What does the fourth paragraph talk about?A. The ways of posting the photos onto the Internet
8、. B. The tips of making others like your photos on the Weibo.C. Some other bad influences of taking photos of food before meals.D. The reasons for checking your mobiles.4. Which of the following is the writers opinion?A. We need to check our mobiles from time to time during the meal.B. Spending time
9、 taking photos of food makes the food less pleasant.C. Some people were asked to take photos before they could enjoy food.D. We should take put our mobiles and click when a dish comes.5. What can we learn from the passage?A. Enjoy the life with people around us instead of taking photos of food.B. Re
10、member to have dinner with our family and friends at home.C. Take photos of delicious food and share them with others.D. Take photos of food in order to have a wonderful life.（B）It was a cold winter morning on February 22, 1732. This was more than 200 years ago.Inside a Virginia farmhouse where it w
11、as warm and cozy, a special baby boy was born. The babys name was George Washington.As little George grew up, he loved the farm and all of the animals. He loved his horse best of all.George had two older brothers who lived away. He lived with a younger sister and three younger brothers. They followe
12、d Georges every move.“Lets play Follow the Leader,” said Betty, “George is the leader,” said John. Samuel and Charles agreed.George went to a small country school. He worked very hard. He was one of the smartest students. George was also the most honest boy in school.He grew up very fast. He was big
13、ger and taller than all of the other boys. Everyone looked up to George. Sometimes George was also the most honest boy in school.He grew up very fast. He was bigger and taller than all of the other boys. Everyone looked up to George. Sometimes George would choose games for his classmates to play.“Ge
14、orge is a natural-born leader,” his schoolmaster would say. In school George like to read and to write. He liked numbers. But he lied to make maps and measure land best of all. This is called surveying. George practiced by measuring the vegetable gardens on his farm. Many farmers wanted George to su
15、rvey their land. It would help them to know how mch seed to buy when it was time to plant their crops.George was only a boy of sixteen. But the farmers trusted him. They knew George was very smart and honest.“He will do a perfect job,” on farmer said to another.Georges big brother, Lawrence, took hi
16、m on a surveying trip in the Virginia wilderness. They stayed many cold and rainy days and nights. There were many wild animals. George learned how to take care of himself in the woods.Living in the wilderness helped George to become an even greater leader.Americans will never forget the first presi
17、dent of their land.6. What is this passage mostly about?A. George Washingtons early days.B. George Washingtons schoolmaster.C. George Washingtons family.D. George Washingtons home.7. According to the passage, what did George Washington love best of all when he was growing up?A. His teachers. B. His
18、farm. C. His horse. D. His school.8. Which of the these facts about George Washington is included in this passage?A. The date he was born. B. The time he spent in the army. C. The name of his wife. D. The year he became president. 9. What is a good title for this passage?A. “George Washington, the l
19、eader B. George Washington, the Writer” C. “George Washingtons Hobbies D. “George Washingtons Teacher”10. Read the sentences which are underlined from the passage. Which word from the sentences tell what “surveying” mean?A. to read B. measure land C. liked numbers D. to write （C）Giving time or takin
20、g time to help others is a common way that people give to others. in a survey, Charities Aid Foundation(CAF)asked thousands of people in over 150 countries about ways they gave to others in the month before the survey. The results showed that 45% of people worldwide took time to help a stranger in s
21、ome way. By contrast, about 20% of people who took the survey said they helped others by giving some of their time volunteering with groups.The CAF survey did not ask about how people gave things to other, but it is clear that giving things is quite common. People may buy extra food or other items i
22、n order to give these things to charities or to nose in need. People may also give things they do not need or use any longer, such as clothes, phones, or even an old car. These kinds of donations of new or used items actually add up to a lot of help for those who need it. When it comes to giving mon
23、ey, the CAF survey found that over the past month, 33% of people had donated money. Over the years, the United States has been one of the most generous(慷慨的)countries worldwide. Each year, people, companies, and organizations(组织)in the United States donate over $300 billion. Actually, 75% of this amo
24、unt, or over $225 billion, comes from people. Half of that is donated each year by average people andfamilies and half is donated by richer people. Recently, the very rich have been challenged to give even more by the Giving Pledge(保证). A group of very wealthy people like Warren Buffet and Bill gate
25、s started this idea. They want others to promise to donate most of their wealth now or at some point in the future. So far, over fifty billionaires around the world have joined Buffet and Gates in the Giving Pledge.11. What did the Charities Aid Foundation do?A. Helped many strangers. B. Surveyed pe
26、ople. C. Gave money to 150 countries. D. Found volunteers for a group. 12. According to the research, how do most people “give to others”?A. They give money. B. They volunteer with organization.C. They donate items to charities. D. They help strangers. 13. Where does over $225 billion in donations f
27、rom the USA come from?A. From companies. B. From rich people. C. From organizations. D. From average people. 14. Which of the following is NOT true about the Giving Pledge?A. Rich people worldwide have joined the Giving Pledge.B. Two billionaires who took the pledge are Warren Buffet and Bill Gates.
28、C. The Giving Pledge is only for very wealthy people.D. People give most of their wealth when they join the pledge.15. What is the best title for the passage?A. Ways to Give B. Why We Need Charities C. Money for Those in Need D. The Best Charities （D）want to improve your writing skills? New Writing
29、South is directing the way!*Towner Writer Squad(班组)for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2018. The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range
30、 of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics(抒情诗)to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad please send a sample piece of your writing(about 500 word), responding to the title LUN
31、CH, with your name, age, address and email address to: #. Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5 pm, at the gallery(画廊)of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people. You will
32、 also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come. Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2018 For further information go to: or towner.org.uk or Any questions - feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: #. *Beginner Writing Project
33、 for kids aged 10-13Due to popular requirement, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2018Meet every other Saturday, 2 4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace-you do not have a rush - as you have a year to go through the project. Pra
34、ctise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!Fee: 179 For more information, go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk 16. Towner Writer Squad will be started _.A. to train
35、comedy and TV writers B. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museum D. to support the development of young writers17. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _.A. meet the Writer quad Leader B. complete an application form C. provide a piece of thei
36、r writing D. offer their family information 18. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _.A. 8 September, 2018 B. 12 October, 2018 C. 17 September, 2018 D. 6 September, 201819. What is the most important for the beginners?A. Gaining confidence an having fun. B. Studying an
37、d writing at their own pace.C. Learning skills from writers and teachers. D. Practising as much as possible. 20. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _.A. B. C. towner.org.uk D. newtowner.org.uk （E）Smog(雾霾)is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides
38、wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and how to deal with it. Chai Jing, a former news hostess of China Central Television, discussed the questions in her documentary(纪录片)Under the Dome. The 103-minute documentary was published on major Chinese video-sharing websites on Feb 28, 20
39、15. In it, Chai visits polluted places and talks to officials and scientists. She comes to the conclusion that burning too much coal and oil is the main cause of PM 2.5 and smog. To make things worse, according to Chai, the coal and oil we are burning are of poor quality and dont meet the standards
40、for environmental protection. Therefore, they have produced more harmful gas to pollute the air. To solve it, Chai suggests that we should clean our coal and oil or replace them with cleaner energy, such as natural gas. In her documentary, Chai also pointed out that ordinary people can do something
41、to help control smog, too. for example, we can live a greener life by using more public traffic. Or if we see things that could harm the environment, we can try to stop it. In one scene, Chai sees a dirt mount in a building site exposed in the air, and asks the person in charge to cover it. When she
42、 sees a restaurant without any suitable filter facilities(过滤设备), she calls the hotline 12369. The restaurant installed a filter a week later. Chen Jining, the new minister of environmental protection, praised Chai, “This documentary encourages ordinary people to care about the environment. This is w
43、hat we need in the future.” 21. What do most people do to deal with the smog?A. Tell the government about it. B. Make a documentary. C. Find out what has caused it. D. Wear a mask. 22. What is main cause of smog according to Chai?A. Too many cars in big cities. B. Too many factories and companied.C.
44、 Setting off too much fireworks. D. Burning too much coal and oil. 23. What does the underlined “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. waste gas B. heavy traffic C. coal and oil D. the lack of filter facilities 24. What can we learn from the passage?A. Only factories produce heavy smog. B. Every restaurant
45、 must install a filter.C. Living a green life can help reduce smog. D. Smog cant be controlled by ordinary people.25. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call on people to live a green life. B. To warn people to wear masks outside.C. To ask people not to burn coal or oil.D. To introduce Chaisd
46、ocementary. （F）Manu, an eight-year-old boy, was sleeping comfortably in his bedroom. After a weekend break from his school, Manu failed to get up on time on Monday morning again.“Manu, wake up. Its time for you to go to school,” shouted out Manus mother, Akhila, from the kitchen. Manu pulled the bla
47、nket over him and pretended he didnt hear his mothers repeated shouting. “Manu! Please wake up! Its already 6:30 and your school bus will be here in ten minutes. Wake up and get ready.” After much yelling, Manu finally got up lazily when the school bus stopped in front of the house. Akhila had to as
48、k the driver to wait for a few minutes. She quickly helped Manu get ready and helped him get on his school bus.“Phew! Manu didnt miss his bus today. Akhila sighed and thought to herself. “What should I do with this boy?” Manu neither wakes up on time nor completes any of his daily tasks at the right time. Its time to teach him a lesson.” The next morning Akhila was in the kitchen as usua
