1．Tuesday, July 16th
　　What a (1)      a day makes!My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train because there were (2)      people. When we got to the top, it was raining really (3)      . We didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And (4)      the bad weather, we couldn't see anything below. My father didn't bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted (5)       — because I was so hungry!

2．　　It is very important to stay healthy. I have a neighbor. She is an old lady. She can do all the housework, (1)      newspapers, watch TV and search on the Internet to learn something new. I often see (2)      do taiji in the morning and dance in the evening. Last week a reporter from a magazine interviewed her and asked (3)      she kept so young and healthy. She replied with a smile:
　　I have a secret of staying (4)      and healthy. It is quite (5)      . Keep your mind active, take an interest in the world (6)      you, and learn at least one new thing every day. Try to do different kinds of housework and do sports as often as you can. Don't think you are too old to go back to (7)      . I know a man who entered a medical college (8)      he was 70 years old. He studied there for 6 years and now he is a doctor. (9)      man went to a tennis school at the age of 71 and now he is good at (10)      tennis. Some people may say staying young is easy only for those who live in the future. In fact, no matter how old you are, you can make it.
　　Please tell the story to your family. It would be a good start to follow the lady's example. I hope all people will stay young and healthy.

5．　　Many people have weight (体重) problems. These problems are bad for their health. One of the biggest reasons is that we sit around too much. So, the best way to lose weight is to move your body.
　　Turn off the TV. It's the first thing you need to do. Once a week, turn off the TV and play some sports with your family. You can do something more interesting than sitting in front of the TV, such as playing games and taking a walk.
　　Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the house. Take the dog for a walk each day or ride your bike for 10 minutes before getting ready for work.
　　Do some housework. Watering the flowers, cleaning the windows, washing clothes and so on. These kinds of activities may not be vigorous (有力地) exercise, but      can keep you moving.

6．　　Do you know how to make friends with a group of people? (1)      Maybe it's helpful(有帮助的)to you.
　　First, you need to know what kind of group they are. If people of the group are shy, never ask them "(2)      " "Why are you quiet?" or "Why do you look shy?". They don't like such questions.
(3)      They may use different words, like different things or have different ways of "hanging out".
　　Then, the important thing is that you should try to be outgoing. (4)       Remember, nobody wants to make friends with a shy person.
　　Finally, find a right topic to talk with the group. (5)      

17．　　Hi, boys and girls!My name is Linda. I am a (1)      (report) of our school newspaper. As you know, our school had a talent show (2)      October 25! It was very (3)      (success). Students, parents and teachers danced, sang, played instruments and (4)      (give) performances. There were (5)       (many) than thirty actors. Li Hui won first prize for the best singer. (6)      he only practiced the song for ten days, he really sang it beautifully. The prize for (7)      most creative act went to Tony. He played the guitar upside down. His classmates said he was the (8)       (funny) boy in the class. How about the best dancer?It must be Cathy, she enjoys (9)      (dance) all the time.
　　Because (10)      many people's help, we could make this talent show possible. We look forward to (期望)next year's show!

18．假设你是来自新华中学八年级二班的Bob, 请根据以下要求写一篇短文, 介绍一下你自己．
要点:
1. 身体很健康, 每天锻炼, 一周看三次电视, 从不喝咖啡, 有时吃垃圾食品．
2. 是班里最高的男孩, 在班里比其他同学更外向, 擅长于英语和数学．
3. 喜欢看情景喜剧因为很搞笑, 不能忍受肥皂剧, 因为太无聊了．
要求:
1. 必须包含所给要点, 可适当发挥;
2. 语句通顺, 意思连贯, 语法正确, 书写规范;
3. 文中不得出现真实人名, 校名或地名;
4. 词数不少于80．