江西省吉安市吉安市十一校联盟2024-2025学年八年级下学期4月期中英语试题

吉安市2024-2025学年（下)八年级英语期中检测练习卷 -…、听力理解(20分) A)听录音，从题中所给选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听完后，你将有5秒钟的 时间米回答有关小题和阅读下·小越。每投对话读两遍， 1.What's the matter with Mandy? A.She has a headache.B.She has a toothache. C.She has a stomachache. 2.Where might the accident happen? A.In front of the sehool.B.In the library. C.In front of the library. 3.When will Jack clean his room? A.Right away. B.After dinner C.Ten minutes later. 4.Who is/are going to the movies? A.Jim. B.Judy. C.Jim and Judy. 5.What does the boy mean? A.He didn't take his phone.B.His hearing is poor.C.He didn't hear the ring of the phone. B)请听下面4段对话。每段时话后有几个小题，从趣中所给的A,B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，听每投对活前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍， 请听第1段对话，回答第6、7小题。 6.What is Cindy's problem? A.She argued with her friend Kim. B.Her friend Kim didn't lend things to her. C.She doesn't want to be Kim's good friend 7.How will Cindy solve the problem? A.She will call up Kim.B.She will write Kim a letter.C.She will go to Kim's house. 请听第2段对话，回答第8、9小题。 8.What sport does Jim invite Ann to play? A.Tennis. B.Badminton. C.Ping-pong. 9.What chores can Jim do? A.He can sweep the floor and do the dishes. B.He can clean the living room and fold the clothes. C.He can do the dishes and clean the living room. 请听第3段对话，回答第10至第12小题。 10.When did the heavy rain happen? A.Yesterday morning.B.Yesterday afternoon. C.Last night. 11.What was Jimmy doing when it rained? A.He was having a P.E.class.B.He was having a Chinese class. C.He was playing the guitar. 12.What do we know about Jimmy and Gina? A.Jimmy went home by bike yesterday B.Gina was walking when it rained. C.Gina was 30 minutes late for the party. 八（下）英语第1页（共8页） CS扫描全能王 亿人都在用的目播Ap时 请听第4段对话，回答第13至第15小题。 13.What does Robert hate to do? A.Do chores B.Take a vacation C.Practice the guitar. 14.What does Amy's mother do? A.A nurse. B.A writer. C.An English teacher. 15.What can we get from the conversation? A.Sandy traveled to Beijing last month. B.Sandy's mother is a nurse. C.Sandy visited a famous writer. C)请听下面一我独白，根据独白内容元成下列句了，每个空格不超过3个单词。听独白自前你将有 0秒钟的时间阅读句子内容。独自读两逾。每小题1分) 16.Unluckily.Eddie's father hurt his leg in a_ accident and necded a small operation. 17.But Eddie's father should stay in hospital for two weeks. 18.Eddie and his mother bring Eddie's father a newspaper and 19.But some nurses and _in the hospital take good care of him 20.Eddie's father is now fecling _and he knows he will get well soon. 二、单项填空(8分) 请阁读下面各小题，从趣中所给的A、B、C、D四个选顶中选出可以歧入空白处的最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（每小题1分） 21.The Internet makes possible for everyone to get education anywhere and anytime. A.it B.this C.that D.them 22.-1 often feel before exams. -Take it easy.You always do well in all the subjects! A.nervous B.angry C.relaxed D.surprised 23.I'll take this yellow sweater.It's cheap and it looks good on me A.anyway B.however C.probably D.even 24.-I have great _in finishing the work by myself.Could you help me? -No problem. A.spirit B.difficulty C.decision D.situation 25.Lucy.I promised to return the book to you.but I forgot. A.completely B.clearly C.quietly D.slowly 26.-Would you like to visit Tianjin I'niversity tomorrow? -Sorry.I'm afraid I I'll work as a volunteer in my community. A.couldn't B.can't C.must D.mustn't 27.-1 can hardly believe Mike could make such a silly mistake -Don't be sad. of us never makes mistakes. A.Either B.Neither C.None D.Each 28.-1 called you yesterday afternoon,but you didn't answer it. -Oh,I _-my bike in the garden. A.fixed up B.was fixing up C.will fix up D.am fixing up 三、完形填空(26分) A)请先阅读下面短文，草握其大意然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入 相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 八（下）英语第2页（共8页） CS扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe I come from a broken family.After we grew up,my sister and I could go years without speaking.And that is where this story 29.My sister Jeanne and I were born only 14 months apart,but by the time I was 19 years old,we almost had lost 30. Fast-forward about five years,I was 24 and on a31 with my husband to New York City.During a day of sightseeing.we were crossing a very32street full of people.Everyone was in a hurry.1 33 heard my name yelled(大声呐喊)from somewhere behind me"Cheryl"1.34_in my steps in the middle of the road.Tears()35my cheeks()I knew clearly that it was my sister Jeanne.I yelled back before even turning to look,"Jeanne?" It was her.I began 36 people out of my way to get to her.The crowd started to part even by New York standards.We must have seemed37.And there we were,standing in the middle of a Manhattan street, facing each other and smiling.I couldn't believe it.I later asked her how she had38!She said it was my laugh.I wouldn't say my laugh is all that.39.but I guess to a family member it's infectious(有感染力的) It40 your heart and goes deep in your mind. Since that time.my sister and I have never been separated ()I truly believe God played a huge part in bringing us together.But our meeting by 41 wasn't just a sign.I see it as more of a (n)42.a reminder not to lose touch with loved ones.It is too casy to remain43 After our sister-to-sister miracle.I don't plan to let that happen again. 29.A.cnds B.begins C.develops D.continues 30.A.relationship B.touch C.interest D.heart 31.A.trip B.busincss C.way D.boat 32.A.busy B.dark C.empty D.quiet 33.A.normally B.completely C.suddenly D.naturally 34.Λ.fell B.froze C.lay D.jumped 35.A.pulled down B.fell down C.broke down D.poured down 36.A.pulling B.pushing C.crossing D.passing 37.A.cheerful B.independent C.typical D.crazy 38.A.picked me out B.let me out C.checked me out D.found me out 39.A.clear B.pleasant C.bright D.unusual 40.A.hits B.lifts C.breaks D.wins 41.A.mistake B.chance C.invitation D.force 42.A.change B.result C.lesson D.accident 43.A.lost B.touched C.broken D.loved B)请先阅读卜面的知文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中听给的词的适当的形式填空，并将答案填写 到答题卷的相应位胃。每个词限用一次 argue housework fair develop independent since neighbor proper sweep throw worry It's important for children to learn how to do chores.These days.more and more parents make their kids do 44.They think it can help their children to 45 good habits.However,some children46 with their parents about it.They think it's 47because they have too much stress from school. My48,Mr.Smith,has two sons.The older son is very 49.He often helps his parents with housework like 50 the floor and taking out the rubbish.But the younger one is different.He 八（下）英语第3页（共8页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的目播AP时 always1 geverywhere..M.Smith is2一about hin▣ d.tec chre owtoak cre ofme5chilre reiwth thiraestheyshoutha everyouth igod ayoshow their ovfor their parentsoi 54_wy. 四、闯读理解(46分) A)请肉读下面文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最生远项（每小 题2分) A There wasidnat 3:30 yesterday afteoon.ome policeme arrived there.They foundsome witesses(who were in the street when the accident happened.The policemen asked them some questions.Hereanswers. Description Witness I was walking along the street when the car accident happened.The white car hit the Mr.Green black car and the white car drove away quickly. When the car accident happened,I was shopping in the store.I remembered the Mrs.James car number of the white car. I was on the phone when the car accident happened.I was so nervous and I forgot Alice to write down the car number. I was walking my dog along the street.When I saw it,I called the police at once. Gcorge There were lots of people around them. )55.Who was shopping when the accident happened? A.Mr.Green. B.Mrs.James. C.Alice. D.George. ()56.Which ofthe following is true according to the form? A.The black car drove away quickly.B.Mrs.James was very nervous. C.Alice wrote down the car number.D.George called the police at once. ()57.What infomation CANNOT we know from the text above? A.What happened to the two cars. B.The time of the accident. C.The carnumber of the white car. D.The names of the witnesses. B A boy helped save the life of his friend from choking()in the dining hall at school while having their lunch there,many people watched the video of the accident on the Intemet. In the video,the new student Jackson just got a seat and ate his chicken sandwich.Suddenly,the food stuck (in his throat and his face turned red.Hunter Olsen sat across from Jackson. He thought that Jackson was just joking and laughed at him along with his friends.But soon it became clear that Jackson was choking and tried to cough out the food.He pointed to his throat to tell Hunter that he was not joking.Hunter realized that he had to do something and used the Heimlich maneuver(海姆立克急数 八（下）英语第4页（共8页） CS扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APP )Finally.Jackson coughed out the food and couid breathe again. Ms.Smith.who taught them the Heimlich maneuver during her health class.said she could believe her ear when she heard what had happencd.But she was happy to know that her studen put what she taught ino practice.She was so proud(自交的)of Hunter. Hunter said he wasn't interested in Ms.Smith's class before because he thought he would never use itin his life.but her great teaching helped him know what to do when in trouble.Then he sad.just thought that doing something was better than doing nothing". ()58.What was Hunter doing when Jackson choked? A.Telling a joke. B.Having an English class. C.Having lunch D.Lcarning the Heimlich mancuver. ()59.How did Ms.Smith feel when she heard what had happened? A.Proud. B.Sad. C.Nervous. D.Unbelicvable. ()60.Why wasn't Hunter interested in Ms.Smith's class before? A.Hc thought it was uninteresting.B.He thought Ms.Smith was strict. C.He thought it was useless in life.D.He thought it was hard to understand. )61.Put the following events in the right order according to the passage DJackson ate a chicken sandwich in the dining hall. 2Hunter used the Heimlich maneuver to save Jackson. 3Hunter learned the Heinlich maneuver in Ms.Smith's class. 4Ms.Smith was happy students applied what she taught. A.③04)②B.③①②④C.①②④③D.0③②4 )62.What's the passage mainly about? A.What the Heimlich maneuver is.B.How the Heimlich mancuver works. C.Why the Heimlich maneuver is useful.D).A boy saved his friend with the Heimlich mancuver. In the modern age of social mcdia and digital distractions,building good relationships with classmates has become a challenge for many middle school students.Here arc some useful tips to help you get along well with your classmates. ① In group discussions or when your classmates arc sharing something,put away your phone and give them your full attention.Look into their eyes,nod,and show that you are interested in what they are saying. This makes them feel respected and valued. ② Whether it's a school project,a sports event,or a club activity,joining in it can help you get to know your classmates better.Working together towards a common goal allows you to understand their strengths. weaknesses,and personalitics.It also creates shared memories that can strengthen your bond. ③ Avoid complaining all the time.A positive attitude is contagious.When you are positive,your classmates are more likely to be positive,too.Try to find the good in every situation and share your positive 八（下）英语第5页（共8页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播AP曰 cuergy with others. ④ Your classmates come from different families,have different hobbics and ways of thinking.Don't judge them for being different.Instead,learn from their differences and try to understand their perspectives. ⑤ If a classmate is having trouble with schoolwork or facing difficulties in life,offer a helping hand. Small acts of kindness can go a long way in building strong friendships. ()63.Who is this passage mainly written for? A.Teachers. B.Parents. C.Middle school students D.College students. )64.What does the underlined word "contagious"mean? A.令人沮丧的B.有吸引力的 C.会传染的 D.独特的 ()65.Match the title with cach paragraph. a.Respect the diversity of classmates b.Be a willing helper c.Participate in group activities d.Be a good listener c.Kecp a positive attitude A.①-d,②-c,③-c,-a,⑤-b B.①-c,②-d,③-a,m-c,⑤-h C.①-b.②-a,③-c,4-c.⑤-d D.①-d②-e,③-c,④-b.⑤-a ()66.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A.Taking part in group activities helps you understand your classmates better. B.We sbould try to change our classmates to he more like us C.An active listener gives full attention to the spcaker. D.Helping classmates in trouble is a good way to build friendship. ()67.What's the main idca of the passage? A.How to deal with digital distractions at school. B.How to become a popular student in school. C.How to build good relationships with classmates. D.How to organize group activities effectively. D Virtual reality(VR)has been becoming more and more popular in recent years.It allows users to experience a simulated (environment through special headsets and sometimes with the help of controllers. Many young people arc crazy about VR games.These games create immersive(沉设式的)worlds where players can feel like they are really in the game scene,whether it's exploring a mysterious ancient castle or fighting against aliens in outer space.Besides games,VR is also used in education.Teachers can use VR to take students on virtual field trips.For example,students can"visit"historical sites around the world or study the inside structure of a cell in a more vivid way. 八（下）英语第6页（共8页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播AP曰 However,like everything else,VR has its own drawbacks.Some users may feel dizzy or uncomfortable after using VR equipment for a long time.Also,the cost of high-quality VR headsets and related devices is still relatively high,which limits its wider use among the general public. As technology keeps improving,it's believed that VR will have an even greater influence on our lives in the future,bringing more convenience and fun to various fields. ()68.What do many young people like about VR according to the passage? A.They like using it for study. B.They are interested in VR games. C.They enjoy taking virtual field trips. D.They can make friends in VR worlds. ()69.How can VR be used in education? A.By helping students do better in exams. B.By providing students with more exercises. C.By allowing students to have virtual field trips. D.By making students more interested in history. ( )70.What does the underlined word"drawbacks"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Advantages(优点)B.Disadvantages(缺点) C.Features D.Usages ()71.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (①-④represent Paragraphs 1-4) A.①②③/④B.①②/③④C.①②③④“D.①②③/④ )72.What is the passage mainly about? A.The history of VR. B.The future development of VR. C.How to use VR in different fields.D.The popularity and situation of VR. B)请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选 择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，一空一句。 Perhaps everyone was once angry.Then what is anger?Anger is a kind of feeling.73When your teacher gives you too much homework,when your team loses an important game or when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it,you may get angry. 74For example,you breathe faster,your face turns red,or you may want to break something or hit someone.But sometimes you hide()your anger.75 The problem is that if you do this,you may get a headache or your stomach may hurt. In fact,it's not good to hide your anger,and it's normal for you to get angry sometimes.But anger must be let out in the right way,without hurting others or yourself. When you get angry,you can talk about it with your parents or teachers,count from I tol00,give someone a hug and go for a bike ride.76 Remember that when you are angry,how you act make everything better or worse.77Instead,you should learn to control it. A.Don't let your anger control you. B.Many things can make you angry. C.Being angry can sometimes be a good thing. D.For example,you may hide it in your heart. E.Don't be always angry with your friends. F.Usually,your body will tell you when you are angry. G.After doing this,you will find those bad feelings can start to go away. 八（下）英语第7页（共8页） CS扫描全能王 】亿人都在用的目播Ap时 五补全对话(5分 请阀读下面对话，根据对话内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个填入空白处，使对话通顺、合 星直思完趣，一空一句。 A:Ber do you remember the earthquake ( last month? B:of course.78 A:What were you doing at that time? B:79 A:Then what did you do? B:I tried my best to run out to the street.80 A:But you know,it's dangerous to run during the earthquake. B:81But I know little about how to protect myself in an earthquake. A:You should read some information about that online.By the way,how did you feel when you found yourself in danger? ,时i, B:82 A:Well,Bert,thanks for talking with me. B:My pleasure. A.Yes,Isee. B.I will never forget it.t言年teii,.m, C.Very afraid. D.Did you shout for help? E.Many other people were also running quickly. F.I think we should learn more about earthquakes. G.I was doing some shopping in a shopping center. 六、书面表达(15分) 83你们学校正在开展“青少年与父母关系”这一话题的调查和征文活动。请根据下面的表格写一篇英 语短文，谈谈青少年对此的一些担忧和希望，并表达你的看法。 Teenagers'worries Teenagers'wishes Too many rules More personal space Little communication Better understanding 404中 40 要求：(1)短文应包括表格中所给的写作要点，条理清楚，行文连贯； (2)80词左右，可适当发挥，文章开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数； (3)文中不能出现真实校名和姓名等信息。 Some teenagers have problems getting along with their parents.Relations between them are difficult. Here are teenagers'worries and wishes. 八（下）英语第8页（共8页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe 吉安市2024-2025学年（下）八年级英语期中检测练习卷答题卡 111 111 学号： 贴条形码区 121 班级： 13] 31 31 14] 44 41 41 14] 姓名： 151151【515) [515] 5 5】 I61 [6)II6)I6 I61161 注：答题前务必用黑色字迹的纲笔或钳笔填写班级，姓名。学号、 17]717]171 (71171 座位号：选择题对应过项涂器：保持卡面清洁，不折， 18】【8BJ8JI8JI8I8] [8] 18 91【9)【9]【9]9]1919199 一 听力测试(20分) 1ABC 5ABc 9 AC 13ABc 2ABC 6AB□c 10J8g 14AB☐C 3A6c 7ABC 11JB]⊙ 15ABC 4ABC SABC 12ABC 16 17 18 19 20 二.单项填空(8分) 21ABCD 23ABCD 25ABCD 27A6CD 22ABCD 24(ABCD 26ABCD 28ABC[D 三，完形填空(26分) 29ABCD 33A[BCD 37ABCD 41ABCD 30B☐CD□34[AN8cD38 A S C D42Al8IcD 31 ABCD 35A B CD 39ABCD 43ABCD 32ABCD 36ABCD 40ABC D 44 47 50 53 45 48 51 54 46 49 52 四.阅读理解。(46分) 55[A川Do0|JBcD65AB☐cD 69ABc0 56A8[cD」o1 A8可D66.ABcD 0ABCD回 57ABCD 02ABCD 67ABCD 71ABCD 58AJBCC 63ABCD 68ABcD 72®cD 59AJ[B」⊙[04A3G0 73A]B]CDE间a© 70ABCDEFG 74AB©DEF]c 77ALA儿cDE▣FG 75A8CDEFG 八、下)英语答题卡第1买其2页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人藤在用的目猫AP白 五.补全对话.(5分) 78W「81CDE□⑧80A®c可Edd]82囚⑧@回国EG 79 AJRCDE1[F1IG181AB⊙DE▣G 六.书面表达(15分) 83你们学校正在开展“背少年与父母关系这一话题的调在和征文活动，请根据下面的表格写~筒英 语短文谈谈青少年对此的一些担忧和希望.并表达你的看法， Teenagers'worries Teenagers'wishes Too many rules More personal space Little communication Better understanding +… +0 要求：(1)短文应包括表格中所给的写作要点，条埋清楚，行文连贯： (2)80词左右可遁当发挥文章开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数： (3)文中不能出现真实校名和姓名等信息。 Some teenagers have problems getting along with their parents.Relations between them are difficult Here are teenagers'worrics and wishes. 八（下）英语答愿卡第2页共2页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的目猫AP白八年级英语听力考试现在开始。一听力。理解I. 听录音，从题中所给选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完后你都将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。One, David, did you see Mandy? I can't find her. Well, SHE has a stomach cake. Her parents took her to the hospital. One, David, did you see Mandy? I can't find her. Well, SHE has a stomach cake. Her parents took her to the hospital. Two, what did you see when you got out of the library? I saw an accident. Two, what did you see when you got out of the library? I saw an accident. Three, could you please clean your room, jack? Yes, sure. I'll do IT right . away. Three, could you please clean your room, jack? Yes, sure. I'll do IT right . away. For I will go to the movies. Would you like to go with me? Jm. sorry, judy, I have to take the dog for a walk and then do my homework. For I will go to the movies. Would you like to go with me? Jm. sorry, judy, I have to take the dog for a walk and then do my homework. Five, I called you at around eight last night, but you did answer IT. Sorry, I went to concert last night. I was noisy there, so I didn't . hear IT. Five, I called you at around eight last night, but you did answer IT. Sorry, I went to concert last night. I was noisy there, so I didn't . hear IT. B请听下面四段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的abc三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话读两遍。请听第一段对话，回答第六、七小题。Peter, I argued with kim last week. Boy, Cindy, you're good friends. Yes, SHE always borrows my things, but never gives them back. Oh, you could tell her to . return them. So SHE . argued with me, because of this. I think you should go to her house and explain. I will. Thank you. Peter, I argued with kim last week. Boy, Cindy, you're good friends. Yes, SHE always borrows my things, but never gives them back. Oh, you could tell her to . return them. So SHE . argued with me, because of this. I think you should go to her house and explain. I will. Thank you. 请听第二段对话，回答第八、九小题。Hello. this is in. Hello in, this is jim. It's cool today. Let's go to play tennis. I'd love to, but I have to do tours at home today. Can I help you? I can do the dishes and clean the living room. sure. Thank you, jim. Hello. this is in. Hello in, this is jim. It's cool today. Let's go to play tennis. I'd love to, but I have to do chores at home today. Can I help you? I can do the dishes and clean the living room. sure. Thank you, jim. 请听第三段对话，回答第十至第十二小题。Hi Jimmy. Pour a heavy rain yesterday afternoon. So IT was gina. Where were . you at that time . I was at school? What were you doing? I was having AP. E class. Guess what? We all got wet. I'm sorry to hear that. then. How did you get home from school by bike? No, my father drove me home. What about you? What were you doing? Oh, I was walking to rick's . birthday party. really. That was too bad. Were you wet? Of course, I ran to his home quickly, but I was still tiny minutes late for the party. Hi Jimmy. Pour a heavy rain yesterday afternoon. So IT was gina. Where were . you at that time . I was at school? Are, what were you doing? I was having AP. E class. Guess what? We all got wet. I'm sorry to hear that. then. How did you get home from school by bike? No, my father drove me home. What about you? What were you doing? Oh, I was walking to risk birthday party. really. That was too bad. Were you wet? Of course, I ran to his home quickly, but I was still tiny minutes late for the party. 请听第四段对话，回答第十三至第十五小题。My mother always asks me to do chores at home. I hate to do chores. My mother always asks me to practice the guitar at home. I hate IT. what does your mother do? Robert. she's a nurse. What about your mother? Amy. she's an english teacher. Sandy's mother is good. SHE never asks something to do this for. That SHE often takes Sandy . on vacation. Yeah, last month they flew to beijing on vacation. Do you know what . Sandy's mother does? Yeah, she's a writer. Sandy y's dream is to be a writer like her mother. My mother always asks me to do chores at home. I hate to do chores. My mother always asks me to practice the guitar at home. I hate IT. what does your mother do? Robert. she's a nurse. What about your mother? Amy. she's an english teacher. Sandy's mother is good. SHE never asks something to do this for. That SHE often takes Sandy . on vacation. Yeah, last month they flew to beijing on vacation. Do you know what . Sandy's mother does? Yeah, she's a writer. Sandy y's dream is to be a writer like her mother. C请听下面一段独白，根据独白内容完成下列句子，每个空格不超过三个单词。听独白前，你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内容，读白读两遍。Ed's father is in hospital. Unluckily, he hurt his leg in a bus accident and needed a small Operation. The doctors say that IT is not too serious, but he should stay in hospital for at least two weeks. Every day, edie and his mother visit his father. They bring him a newspaper and some fruit. His father enjoys the visits, but wants to go home to be with his family. But some nurses in volunteers in the hospital take good care of him. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, ed's father is now feeling happier. He knows he will get well soon. Ed's father is in hospital. Unluckily, he hurt his leg in a bus accident and needed a small Operation. The doctors say that IT is not too serious, but he should stay in hospital for at least two weeks. Every day, edie and his mother visit his father. They bring him a newspaper and some fruit. His father enjoys the visits, but wants to go home to be with his family. But some nurses in volunteers in the hospital take good care of him. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, ed's fathers is now feeling happier. He knows he will get well soon. 听力考试到此结束。