From simple pictures , mapmaking has turned into a science . Maps are made ________ surveying(勘测) land . In the 1900s , people around the world started to share information to make __________ maps . With the help of the photographs taken from the sky and space , maps are now more exactly made than ever . ________ the world is always changing , we will always need new maps .

There are many types of maps , but almost all use ________ and pictures to describe what a place is like when the map is made . A map usually tells what the pictures ________ . Some maps may show the whole world . A road map will help you know the ________ from one place to another . Other maps may use pictures to show the temperature and population in different places .

【1】A. disappeared B. survived C. gone D. left

【2】A. slowly B. simply C. correctly D. carelessly

【3】A. knowledge B. courage C. energy D. challenge

【4】A. long B. small C. square D. round

【5】A. into B. by C. of D. from

【6】A. cleaner B. lighter C. better D. older

【7】A. Though B. So C. Unless D. Since

【8】A. sounds B. models C. words D. stories

【9】A. stand for B. go for C. ask for D. wait for

【10】A. weather B. distance C. feature D. culture

【1】Although you are young , you can s_____ (仍然) make the world more beautiful in your own way .

【2】Our government has made laws to l_________ (限制) air and water pollution .

【3】The artist always e________ (表达) his world view in his works .

【4】Now is the time for all Jazz f_________ (粉丝) voices to be heard .

【5】As the saying goes , “God helps those who help t_________ (他们自己) .”

---______.

A. That’s very nice of you. B. No, I enjoy it.

C. You’re welcome. D. No problem

A. choose B. is choosing C. are choosing D. chooses

---I don’t remember it exactly.

A. come, live B. came; come C. come; come D. came; lived

要求：1 .语言通顺，意思连贯，符合逻辑；

2 .内容可适当发挥；

3 .文中不得出现真实的校名和人名；

4 .词数：70词左右。

参考词汇：alone; without permission（未经许可）allow;

ask for help; cherish（珍爱）

Going Swimming Safely

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Today teenagers are using computers and smart phones. 【3】 (Many of them lose themselves in digital products) such as eletronic dictionaries and computers to help with their study. Overuse of these tools will make students too lazy to think and write. 【4】(有些学生甚至忘记了如何手写汉字。)Teachers and parents are very worried abour it. What can they do?

Such worries have brought about the popular TV show, Chinese Characters Dictation Competition, where middle school students stand on the stage to write down Chinese characters. 【5】 (Over two hundred students from forty-six schools competed.)

Chen Keyu, a Grade 8 boy beat the other competitors. Can you be the next winner?

B : Yes. What can I do for you?

A : I’d like to go to Yiyang Museum. 【1】?

B : It’s on Kangfu Road.

A : Oh, 【2】?

B : It’s about 4 kilometers away. You’d better take the bus there.

A : 【3】?

B : You can take No.8 bus.

A : 【4】?

B : It will take you about 15 minutes.

A : Well. Is the museum on the right?

B : 【5】. It’s on the left. It’s between the post office and the bank.

A : Thanks a lot.

B : You’re welcome.

A. What B. How C. What a

【1】（小题1）Does the woman want to go to the hospital?

A. Yes, she does. B. No, she doesn’t. C. No, she isn’t.

【2】（小题2）How will the woman go there?

A. By train. B. By bus . C. On foot.

【3】（小题3）How long will it take the woman to get there?

A. For 5 minutes. B. For 10 minutes. C. For 15 minutes.