Parents should stop blaming(责备) themselves because there’s not a lot they can do about it. I mean the teenager problem. Whatever you do or however you choose to deal with it, at certain times a wonderful, reasonable and helpful child will turn into a terrible animal.
I’ve seen friends deal with it in all kinds of different ways. One strict mother insisted that her son, right from a child, should stand up whenever anyone entered the room, open doors and shake hands like a gentleman. I saw him last week when I called round. Sprawling(懒散地躺) himself on the sofa in full length, he made no attempt to turn off the loud TV he was watching as I walked in, and his greeting was no more than a quick glance at me. His mother was ashamed. “I don't know what to do with him these days,” she said. “He’s forgotten all the manners we taught him.”
He hasn’t forgotten them. He’s just decided that he’s not going to use them. She said that she would like to come up behind him and throw him down from the sofa onto the floor.
Another good friend of mine let her two daughters climb all over the furniture, reach across the table, stare at me and say, “I don’t like your dress. It’s ugly.” One of the daughters has recently been driven out of school. The other has left home.
“Where did we go wrong?” her parents are now very sad. Probably nowhere much. At least, no more than the rest of that unfortunate race, parents.
1.We can read this passage in __________.
A. an advertisement B. a story book C. a magazine D. an entertainment newspaper
2.This text is most probably written by ______.
A. a doctor for physical health problems
B. a headmaster of a middle school
C. a parent with teenage children
D. a specialist in teenager studies
3.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A. the advice that parents want their children to follow
B. the change from good to bad that’s seen in a child
C. the opinion that a child has of his parents
D. the way that parents often blame themselves
4.From the second example we can infer that the parents of the two daughters ______.
A. pay no attention to them
B. feel helpless to do much about them
C. have come to hate them
D. are too busy to look after them
5.What is the author's opinion about the sudden change in teenage children?
A. Parents should work more closely with school teachers.
B. Parents should still pay more attention to the change.
C. Parents have no choice but to try to accept it.
D. Parents go wrong in changing their children.
Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.
1.What can cause problems on health?
A. Hot and wet weather B. A strong wind C. Warm weather D. Low air pressure
2. A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ______ comes.
A. rain B. a strong wind C. very hot weather D. low air pressure
3.According to the writer, fat people may feel bad in ______ weather.
A. cold B. cool C. warm D. hot
4.The writer wants to tell us that ______.
A. hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way
B. weather influences people’s behaviour
C. IQ changes when weather changes
D. people feel good on low pressure days
5.Which is the best title(标题) for this passage?
A. Hot Weather Causes Health Problems
B. Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad
C. Weather Influences Feelings
D. Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings
A
Young Music Scene Concert
Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival.
Time: 15—20 Nov.
Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany
Cost: Various
Email: info@quasimodo.de
Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986
Documentary Film Month
Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part
in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year.
Time: 1—20 Mar.
Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris
Cost: Various
Phone: +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73
Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com
Craft (工艺) Show
You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds
of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and
clothing.
Time: 26 Nov.—7 Dec.
Mon.—Fri. 11 am—10 pm
Sat. 10 am—8 pm
Sun. 9 am—6 pm
Place: Direct Energy Centre
Cost: $10
Phone: +7 658 198 3245
Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com
Canada Blooms
Toronto Garden and Flower Show
The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is
the country’s largest indoor garden show.
Time: Mar. 9 am—6 pm
Sun. 11 am—5 pm
Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Cost: $18; under 12 free
Phone: +1 235 447 8768
Email: info@mtccc.com
1.People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from____________.
A. 1—20 Mar. B. 15—20 Nov. C. 26 Nov—7 Dec. D. 1 Mar—20 Nov.
2.You can call at________ if you want to see Documentary Film.
A. +1 235 447 8768 B. +7 658 198 3245
C. +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73 D. +34 (0) 45 839 5986
3.You can buy ____________at the Craft Show.
A. glass, ironwork and clothing B. different kinds of flowers
C. classic music CDs D. some books about film
4.If Mr. Green and Mrs. Green take their 8-year-old twins and their son of 14 to see Flower Show , it will cost them ____________
A. $50 B. $54 C. $90 D. 36
5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall.
B. Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month.
C. People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
D. Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world’s largest garden show
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假如你是Simon, 你给你的朋友Lucy写一封邮件,告诉她有关于你们学校一次名为‘Sell for Children’的慈善活动。邮件内容包括以下要点:
1. 下周五,你校将组织这一慈善活动,目的是为有困难的孩子们筹钱,他们负担不起学费,我们应该帮助他们。你认为这很有意义。
2. 必须卖光所有的东西。校长(headmaster)会被邀请来这次活动。
3. 你希望更多的人能加入这项活动,你相信……。
要求:
1、短文须包括以上所有内容要点,语句通顺、意思连贯;
2、词数80字左右,文章开头与结尾已经给出,但不计入总字数。
3、第三要点自由发挥,写1-2句。
Sell for Children
Dear Lucy,
I haven’t heard from you for a long time. I’d like to tell you something about ‘Sell for Children’.
What do you think of it? Write to me soon.
Best wishes, Simon
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Writing a thank-you letter can be a great way to express thanks for a favor (帮助;恩惠) someone did for you. Consider (考虑) the following steps when writing your letter, which will help make your thank-you letter more meaningful and sincere(真诚的).
Before you start, buy some special stationery, such as nice paper or easy cards. The stationery doesn’t have to be expensive, since even one-dollar card can be very nice. And you must decide whether you prefer to type your letter or (是..还是...) write it by yourself. Handwriting has a more personal feeling, while a printed(打印的) thank-you letter looks more professional (专业的).
Now, you can start writing. You should express your purpose from the beginning. Start your letter by thanking the person for the gift or service he or she provided. Then you should explain how you plan to use the gift or service, or explain how the gift or service has already been used. What’s more, you can also express your feelings on the gift or service by saying that “It was a wonderful birthday present…” It also helps to mention a personal feeling such as “I was just so happy with the party.” In the end, you should mention that you want to see or talk to the person again soon. For close relatives and friends, you can also tell them how much you miss them and express regret(遗憾) that their visit was short.
Sign your thank-you letter personally and with a heart. Try “Love”, “Yours truly”, or “Take care” instead (代替) of “Sincerely” as it is more for business.
In this way, you will always maintain (维持) a pleasant relationship(关系) with your friends and relatives.
Title: How to Write a 1. Letter
Purpose | To write a 2. and sincere letter to show your thanks. |
Suggestions (建议)
| Before 3. : Buy some stationery that is nice and 4. . Decide whether to type the letter or to write it 5. . |
The text of the letter: At the beginning of the letter, __6.___ your thanks to the person providing the gift or service. Introduce how the gift or service 7. for you is. Express your personal feelings about it if needed. Mention that you are looking forward to their next __8. . | |
Signature: “Sincerely” is not proper because it is usually used in 9. letters. | |
Result | Your relationship with others will stay 10. . |
1.他们已经决定要给那些穷人提供食物。
They _____________________________________________________________food.
2.我认为插队到别人前面是粗鲁无礼的。
I think it’s ____________________________________________________________
3.他们放弃了空余时间来接受训练。
They _________________________________________________________________.
4.Simon太激动了,无法清楚地表达他自己。
Simon was ___________________________________________________________.
5.UNICEF试着阻止孩子得严重的病。
UNICEF tries __________________________________________________________.
6.我建议你在公共场所控制住你的音量。
I advise you ____________________________________________________________