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第一部分 教材话题精练
八年级(上) Units 3~4
广西英语
英语
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Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? What makes you different from your brothers and sisters?
People have asked these questions for centuries, and . .1. . are trying to answer them. One idea they’re exploring is that birth order . .2. . the person we become. In general, the oldest child is described as . .3. ., organized and determined to get what he or she wants. Oldest children are seen as born leaders. Their younger brothers and sisters sometimes see them as bossy(专横的). They are always willing to tell younger brothers and sisters what they should do just . .4. . they’re the oldest.
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The middle child may be described as being competitive in order to get more . .5. .. They . .6. . feel that their family ignores them. Because middle children tend to avoid conflicts, they can be friendly and . .7. .. They are usually more influenced by their friends than by their family, perhaps because they get more attention from . .8. . friends.
The youngest child is . .9. . as the baby of the family. They can be spoiled(宠爱)by their parents. Youngest children enjoy being the center of attention, and they are seen as outgoing, open-minded, and likely to take risks.
What if you’re an only child? Many people think that a child with no brothers or sisters needs lots of attention as he or she . .10. .. Some think they’re selfish, or unwilling to share with others.
1. A. researchers B. writers C. reporters D. teachers
2. A. changes B. influences C. creates D. finds
3. A. unlucky B. confident C. shy D. careless
4. A. though B. when C. because D. unless
5. A. achievement B. attention C. strength D. power
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6. A. sometimes B. seldom C. never D. hardly
7. A. poor B. cruel C. outgoing D. upset
8. A. your B. our C. its D. their
9. A. described B. wondere