新沪教版八年级英语上册期末短文填空专项复习练习题

新沪教版八年级英语上册期末短文填空专项复习练习题 一、阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首写字母写出所缺单词。注意使用正确形式，每空填写一词。 基础练习 1 Last month, our school organized an exchange trip to Australia. At first, I felt upset when I met the 1.f_____ students. They looked friendly, but I was afraid I couldn’t talk with them well. During the 2.t_____, we visited many interesting places. It was exciting to see the Sydney Opera House in person. We also had an exchange with 3.l_____ students. We talked about our favorite subjects and weekend activities. I tried to 4.i_____ Chinese food to them, like dumplings and noodles. They were very interested and said they wanted to try them one day. Though I was a little 5.n_____ at first, I had a great time. Before leaving, my new foreign friends and I promised to keep in touch by writing emails. This exchange trip was really a wonderful 6.e_____for me. 2 We should be brave to show our worth During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) different states fought with each other. In 260 BC, the State of Qin b_____46____ the State of Zhao. However, Zhao refused to give in. In 259 BC, Qin surrounded Handan, Zhao's capital city. Handan was in great danger. Prince Pingyuan of Zhao decided to ask the State of Chu for help, and he needed 20 skilled men. He found only 19 until a man called Mao Sui volunteered. The prince looked at Mao with d___47_____ and asked," How long have you served me " "Three years," Mao replied. The prince said," I hear that talent is like an awl (锥子)in a bag its tip pierces through. You've been here for a long time, but I've never heard of you. Maybe you are not talented " Mao replied," Put me in that bag, and I'll pierce it c_____48_____not just the tip." The prince was impressed and took him along. Later, Mao persuaded the king of Chu to send s____49_____ to Handan, saving Zhao and becoming a state hero. This story tells us that … “Mao Sui recommending himself” means some one who volunteers to do a job. Many people in the world are as wise as Mao, but not all of them have the c____50_____ and confidence that he had. When chances come, we should take them with confidence, just like Mao did. 3 Your memory matters a lot in life. Here are 1.m_____ to improve it. First, keep your brain 2. a_____. Make a point of trying new things, like learning a new instrument or a 3. f_____ language. Playing brain games also works. You can use the “memory linking” 4.t_____: make 5.m_____ connections to things, or make up a story to remember lists. This exercises your brain as well as improves memory. Second, Healthy eating habits are especially important, and a healthy 6.d_____ helps 7.m_____ a good memory. Research shows that eating healthily can improve you’re 8.a_____ to remember things. What’s more, 9.r_____ physical exercise and getting enough sleep also help improve your memory. Last but not least, rest a lot. If you don’t make time to relax, or if you feel too 10.s_____, your memory will ... ...