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Ways to Help Your Teen Adjust to a New School In an ideal world, a teen could start and finish their schooling at the same school.1..And while a move to a new city can be stressful for the entire family, it may be especially difficult for your teenager.Use these strategies to help your teen adjust to a new school. 2. The adjustment period begins before your teen ever steps foot into the new school.Point out the new opportunities that'll be available.If you have confidence that you can make it in a new city or a new job, your teen will feel more confident about his ability to succeed in a new school. Listen to your teen's concerns If you don't have an open relationship with your teen currently, now it is time to build one.It's easiest to get him to open up when he's feeling unsure.3.. Is he worried about new teachers? Does he doubt his ability to make the basketball team? Talk about your reasons for moving 4.. If you're preparing for a better career opportunity, or you need to find a new house because you can't afford to stay where you are, talk about it. Learn about the new school ahead of time Conduct as much research as possible about the new school before your teen starts attending.Get your teen to find out about the size of the school and the types of classes offered.5..Talking to a network guidance counselor ahead of time can also be helpful. A．Keep a positive attitude B．Develop your teen's different abilities C．Keep asking questions about his biggest concerns D．Be honest with your teen about why you're moving E．Most schools have websites that offer a wealth of information F．Joining a club or playing a sport can be a great way for your teen G．However, when a family must move, a teenager must switch schools
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Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at the age of 89.The book remains a towering presence in American literature.It tells the tale that a white lawyer defends a black man accused of rape in the Deep South.It sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.55 years after it was published, in 2015, she released the sequel, Go Set a Watchman.
Harper Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama.She was the youngest of four children of lawyer Amasa Coleman Lee and Frances Cunningham Finch Lee.She was a guardedly private person, respected and protected by residents of her town, rarely giving interviews despite her fame. Tributes have been paid to the Alabama－born writer.Former US President George W Bush, who awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007, said she was “a legendary novelist and lovely lady”．Lee's literary agent Andrew Nurnberg said: “Knowing Lee these past few years has been not just a complete delight but an extraordinary privilege.When I saw her just six weeks ago, she was full of life, her mind and rapid thought as sharp as ever.We have lost a great writer, a great friend.”Spencer Madrie is the owner of an independent book store in Lee's hometown.It focuses largely on Lee's works.He said: “The world has lost a brilliant mind and a great writer.We will remember Harper Lee for her straightness, her talent, and the truths she gave the world, perhaps before the world was ready.We are grateful to have had a connection to an author who offered so much.There will always be something missing from Monroeville and the world largely in the absence of Harper Lee.” 1.The book, To Kill a Mockingbird, ____. A. is also called Go Set a Watchman B. is a tale about a war between the white and the black C. is a monument work D. was published in 2015 2.We can know from the passage that ____. A. Harper Lee often receives the interviews B. Harper Lee is respected with his fame C. Harper Lee is protected by all the family D. Harper Lee was a selfish person 3.Which of the following tributes is NOT true about Harper Lee？ A. She was awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom. B. She was frank and told the truth of the world. C. She was talent and had brilliant mind. D. She had certain privilege over other people. 4.The author's attitude to Harper Lee's death is ____. A. worried B. grateful C. sorrowful D. surprised
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Book your The Lion King tickets and London hotel package with us here at SuperBreak and you can look forward to an exciting theatre break in the UK's capital! The Lion King begins with a huge musical celebration.Born to the King of the Jungle Mufasa, Simba is the new hope and heir to his father's throne.Not everyone is happy; Simba's jealous uncle Scar laments his lost chance to be King and plots to kill both Mufasa and Simba.As we watch Simba grow up—with a little help from his friends Timon and Pumbaa—he must finally decide whether to return to the kingdom and try to reclaim his rightful place as The Lion King. Twenty years after the incredibly popular film, The Lion King lives on at London's Lyceum Theatre.With a string of awards and an incredible soundtrack that is as fantastic as it is familiar, The Lion King is a huge hit with both audiences and critics. Book your The Lion King tickets and hotel through us and experience this must－see show for the entire family.Sure to make any London hotel package extra special, add a SuperBreak London theatre trip to The Lion King and find out why over 75 million people worldwide have seen and fallen in love with this spectacular production. Performance times for the Lion King Musical: Tuesday—Saturday: 7：30 pm; Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday: 2：30 pm.Nearest London Underground Station: Covent Garden. Please note: The show is recommended for ages 6 and up.Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. 1.Who would be the King of the kingdom？ A. Simba. B. Mufasa. C. Timon. D. Scar. 2.On what day is The Lion King shown twice one day？ A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Saturday. D. Sunday. 3.What's the purpose of the text？ A. To sell The Lion King tickets. B. To report the latest event. C. To introduce a period of history. D. To recommend a film to the readers.
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While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage. Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize — which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture — on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award. Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations. The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素). Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize. Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said. "Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, " he said. "Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, " said Wang. The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said. 1.Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________. A. following the latest world trend B. getting international recognition C. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects 2.What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions. 3.What made Wang’s architectural design a success? A. The mixture of different shapes. B. The balance of East and West. C. The use of popular techniques. D. The harmony of old and new. 4.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A. Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums. C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them in practice.
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Art museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular “design museums” that are opening today, however, perform quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museums show objects that are easily found by the general public. These museums sometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the centre of the hall. People have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales — it's the honouring of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase(玻璃陈列柜) in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tells you the success of a sale. One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled. This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives.Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their understanding. In recent years, several new design museums have opened their doors. Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the public’s growing interest in the field with new ideas. London's Design Museum, for example, shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins.The choices open to design museums seem far less strict than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around the exhibits. 1.Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they____. A. show more technologically advanced products B. help increase the sales of products C. show why the products have sold well D. attract more people than store windows do 2.The author believes that most design museum visitors ____. A. do not like mass-produced products B. are puzzled with technological exhibits C. dislike exhibits in art museums D. know the exhibits very well 3.The choices open to design museums ____. A. are not as strict as those to art museums B. are not aimed at interesting the public C. may fail to bring some pleasure to visitors D. may fail to attract more visitors 4.What is the best title for this passage？ A. The forms of design museums. B. The exhibits of design museums. C. The nature of design museums. D. The choices open to design museums.
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假设你是李华，你的美国笔友最近在学汉语，他给你发来一份电子邮件讲述他对学习汉语兴趣浓厚，但是他在学习汉语的过程中常常因为犯错误而懊恼。请你用英语给他回一封邮件。 内容包括： 1.鼓励他继续努力，正确看待错误； 2.给提出一些学好汉语的建议（至少两条）； 3.邀请他来中国玩。 注意：1.词数100左右（开头已经给出，不计入总词数）； 2.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。 Dear David, I’m glad to receive your e-mail and happy to know that you are interested in learning Chinese. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 My grandfather and I enjoy fishing. One Sunday morning we go fishing at a lake. We took ours fishing poles and headed for the lake. As soon as we arrived, so we dropped the lines into the water. Before waiting for about half an hour, I was beginning to get impatiently. I wanted to give up, and my grandfather told me to wait a little longer. Finally, there were a sudden pull at the pole and fish was caught. Within the next few minute, my grandfather also caught a fish. Felt hungry, we built a fire by the lake and barbecued the fish. It was delicious.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 My family has lived in one big city after another because of my dad's job. I love living in the city because I can find opportunities for culture, 1. (educate), and entertainment. Now, I live in London. 2. my free time, I can visit the museums, the zoo, cinema and community centers. I can also read good books in public 3. (library) and bookshops. Besides, I can visit lovely and peaceful parks 4. (relax) myself. However, some people who live in the country don't like to live in the city because they feel stressful, noisy and 5. (crowd). I also like living in the country. I can feed cows, goats and chickens, and even learn to ride 6. horse. I can also go on nature walks, and explore forests, caves and beaches. However, some city people think country life is lonely because they think they 7. (cut) off from the outside world. They are also more likely to be lonely when 8. (live) in a big city. So it is hard to decide 9. city life is better than country life or not. 10.(actual), it's not where you live but how you live that decides your happy life.
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A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful ___, and knowing her husband could ____ it, she told him that was all she wanted. On the morning of the ____, her husband told her how ____ he was to have such a good wife, and how much he loved her. He ____ her a beautiful gift package. She opened it and ____ a Bible(圣经). ____, she raised her voice and said to her husband, “With all your money, you give me a Bible?’’ She was so ____ that she left him. Many years passed and the lady was very ____ in business. She owned two large companies. She ____ her husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to ____ him. But before she could, she ____ a letter telling her that he had died, and gave all of his possessions(财产) to her. She needed to come back and ____ things. When she arrived at his house, sadness ____ her heart. She saw the still new ____ , just as she had left it years ago. With ____ , she opened it and began to turn the pages. A ring ____ from the Bible to the floor and a ____ could be seen. She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days. And on the card was the date of her birth, and the words “LOVE U ALWAYS". ___ your gift is not packaged the way you want it, it's because it is better packaged the way it is! Always appreciate little things; they usually lead you to bigger things! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched for they must be felt with the ____ . 1.A. watch B. ring C. coat D. box 2.A. afford B. like C. design D. guess 3.A. holiday B. performance C. birthday D. meeting 4.A. proud B. kind C. sorry D. brave 5.A. lent B. asked C. gave D. moved 6.A. carried B. found C. missed D. held 7.A. Politely B. Lightly C. Patiently D. Angrily 8.A. calm B. upset C. grateful D. careless 9.A. failing B. lonely C. successful D. poor 10.A. wondered B. hoped C. realized D. explained 11.A. visit B. understand C. catch D. help 12.A. passed B. wrote C. sent D. received 13.A. take care of B. pay for C. look for D. give away 14.A. covered B. broke C. left D. filled 15.A. car B. Bible C. letter D. table 16.A. smiles B. laughter C. tears D. interests 17.A. hid B. dropped C. disappeared D. made 18.A. book B. pen C. flower D. card 19.A. If B. But C. Although D. So 20.A. hand B. eye C. face D. heart
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If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.1. So challenge the following limits: 1. Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously. If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 2. But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eye and say, “Go on. I'm not scared!” 2. 3. Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income. 3. Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise. 4. A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself. 4. Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people. Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers----try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 5. A. You should do it continuously. B. Someone may hang up on you. C. You don't need to go to the gym. D. Running in the gym may be a better choice. E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself. F. Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop. G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.
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