浙江省台州市仙居县2020-2021学年八年级上学期英语期中...

    John Hunt is a 1 writer. Lots of people like him and his works. John Hunt is different 2many other writers. Although he needs to work at home and likes reading and watching different 3of TV shows, he doesn't always stay at home. He likes going outside and exercising.4, he often runs, swims and goes skateboarding.5 he also goes camping with his friends. He has many good habits, so he is very happy. And he is always in good 6.

    How can he keep healthy? He 7us some advice. Let's have a look together.

    First, keep 8every day. He gets up at 6:00 a.m. and 9for one hour every morning. And he walks to mountains three times a week. So don't be lazy. Second, remember to have 10. It's very important. He always has a lot of porridge, bread or milk 11doing morning exercises. Then 12after working. Don't 13too much about your work. It isn't 14for your health. You can try listening to music or walking with friends if you have time. He's sure it must 15you have a healthy body.

    As a student, how often do you exercise, play basketball, watch TV and do homework? We did a survey in No.39 Middle School. The following from shows the results.

    Some people see a hobby as a waste of time. They think a hobby is only something to pass the time. In fact, a hobby is much more than that. Its advantages（优点）are as follows.

    People can have time for themselves.

    If one has a hobby, he or she can enjoy quiet time. People usually think more clearly when they enjoy their favorite hobbies. People often get some good ideas at that time.

    People can find out their talent.

    People often find new talent of themselves when they enjoy their hobbies. Some people find their talent for playing the piano only when they sit down and play. The only way to find this talent is to try. The first thing you should do is to find something that you are interested in.

    People can feel relaxed.

    Most hobbies are good ways to relax. Coming home from work and sitting down to enjoy things you like helps you relax. Hobbies also help you get a better sleep.

    Many people enjoy watching movies in a cinema. They think the cinema has a better atmosphere (气氛) to enjoy the movie. However, I think people are happier and freer when watching movies at home.

    Watching movies at home is more comfortable. To watch movies in a cinema, you have to buy a ticket before you go there for a better seat. However, there is no need for people at home to worry about the ticket. They can enjoy movies at any time they like and with the most comfortable seat. What's more, people watching movies at home wouldn't have to face any traffic problems.

    It is free to watch movies at home. In the cinema, we can't go outside and do something else because the movie won't wait for us. Sometimes, if we miss part of the movie, we can't follow the story. At home, we can pause at any time and go back to watch the part. 

    All in all, a cinema is a good place to watch movies, but it isn't the best place to enjoy the movies. I think watching movies at home is better.

    How many hours do you spend sitting in a chair every day? Eight hours in the office and three hours in front of the TV after work is common for many people.

    You don't need an expert to tell you that sitting too much is not good for your health. It will increase (增加) the risk of heart disease(疾病) and make you fatter. It will also be bad for your neck and spine (脊椎). A good diet and exercise can't make you better if you sit too much. The death rate for people who spend more hours sitting down is higher. In other words, sitting is killing us.                . Health experts suggest (建议) we should spend more hours standing instead of sitting.

    The BBC and University of Chester in the UK did a simple experiment (实验) with a small group of volunteers who usually spent most of the day sitting. They were asked to stand for at least three hours a day. The researchers found out that the blood glucose (葡萄糖) leveled off after a meal much quicker on the days when the volunteers stood. Standing also burned more calories (卡路里)—about 50 calories an hour.

    Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes it's crying that brings you closer   （在一起）. Don't be afraid to be with your friends. You should （分享）your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the （相同的）way. As a （结果）, friends will understand each other （更好的）.My best friend Nelly is a quiet girl. She works hard but has many problems in subjects. Last week, she said she （尽力）her best to read English but got the worst. She felt （像）almost everyone was laughing at her. She cried alone on the playground. I knew I must do something about it to stand up for her. I found a （有创造力的）way to help her. I drew her something special with some words: Believe in （你自己）. At （至少）I am always here.

    Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer  your friends up.

    Tom and Mike were good friends. Sometimes they were kind to each other,  sometimes they were not. But some of their(classmate) said they were like brothers.  One day they went out forwalk together. At noon they were very (hunger) and they went into a restaurant  (have) lunch. The waiter came up to them and asked, "What can I do  you?" "Please bring us two apples first." said Tom. When the waiter put two apples on the table，Mike took the (big) one at once. Tom (get) angry， "You are impolite(没礼貌). Why don't you take the smaller one?" Tom said. "But I am right." said Mike with a smile, "If I let you take first,  one will you choose?" "Of course I'll take the smaller one." said Tom. "Yes." Mike said，"If you take the smaller one，the bigger one will be (I). Don't you think so?" " Oh, …" Tom couldn't answer. 

    We know health and happiness are important to our life. Here are some ways to get them.

    Eat a lot of fruit and vegetable and less meat. Don't eat too much junk food.

    It is best to get about eight hours of sleep a day. It is very bad for our health if we don't have enough sleep.

    It stops you from having bad habits. To keep yourself busy, you can work around the house, spend time with your pet, write letters to your friends, do a sport, or do anything you enjoy.

    Spend time and have fun with people. Talk with them, but don't talk about anything bad. You should stay with the people who are healthy and happy. 

    Remember that nothing is more important than health and happiness.

Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How to Keep Healthy                     B. Why We Should Study

C. How to Get Health and Happiness           D. What We Need to Eat

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Dear Jack,

    Now I'd like to tell you something about myself.