Americans spend their weekends in different ways. But usually they choose the same aim(目的)—to rest, to enjoy beautiful places and to enjoy the time with their family and friends．
Some Americans hold parties on Saturday night. 1.Then they won't get up until 9,10 or even 11o'clock next morning．As soon as they get up they will go to the nearest corner shop to buy the daily newspaper(日报).2.It will help them to decide what to do on Sunday afternoon.
Before going out on Sunday, they will have a meal, which is called "brunch"—"br" from "breakfast" and "unch" from "lunch”. 3.After brunch some Americans may have a picnic with their family or friends.They will take many things with them, such as fresh vegetables, sea food,drinks,table cloth(桌布)and so on. Usually they drive to a beautiful park, a lake or the seaside.
4.It is the biggest meal of the week and all family members try to present(出席).
Weekends are to be welcome everywhere.5..
A.They will make it at home or go to a restaurant nearby
B.They will dance,sing and drink together till mid-night
C.Sunday dinner is the most important meal of the week
D.Most people look forward to the coming weekends
E.They can get news about films,plays, shows and sports in the paper
It's good to share your feelings with others. No matter whether your feelings are good or not, it can also help you to get closer to others.
But how to share your feelings? First, you should pay attention to your feelings. What troubles you? Does it make you sad or angry? Do you have this sense only once or many times? You can know about your feelings in your head by writing them down on a piece of paper or even by drawing pictures. When you do that, it might help you to remember something about how it makes you feel. Then you can say "I feel sad because my friend won't play with me." or "I feel angry with my classmates..."
Do you know why you should talk about your feelings? If you always keep your feelings especially sadness, nervousness or anxiety (焦虑),they can even make you feel sick. But if you talk with someone, like your mom and dad, you'll feel much better. Your parents will be glad to know what's hapening in your life because they love you. But if you don't want to talk with them, please talk with your friends. They will help you.
1.We should share our feelings with others because it can help you ________
A. get closer to others
B. pay attention to your feelings
C. keep your feelings
D. remember something
2.How can we know about our feelings?
A. write them down on the paper
B. Talk with your parents
C. Keep them in the heart
D. Share them with your friends
3.The underlined “them” refers to__________
A. your friends B. your teachers
C. your parents D. your classmates
4.Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Before you talk to others, think about your feelings.
B. You can share your feelings with your parents only
C. You can draw pictures of your feelings
D. Sadness can make you sick
5.This passage is about_________
A. The importance of sharing feelings with others
B. How to share your feelings
C. When we can talk about our feelings
D. Why we should talk about our feelings
Fish and apple soup? Yes, and you won't imagine how delicious it is. It first came out from a restaurant in England, but it is now very popular in many Chinese restaurants. Would you like to know how to cook it? Have a try, please!
Ingredients (serve 4 people):
one whole fish
two apples,
cut up 4-6 ginger slices (姜片)
green onions, cut into pieces
One red tomato, cut into 8 pieces,
Oil, salt
Steps:
First, Remove the bones from the fish.
Next, Put oil into a pan. Fry the ginger slices and the green onions.Add the fish bones and oil.
Then, Add enough water and boil it .
Finally, Add the apples, the fish and the tomato.When the apples go soft, add some salt
1.The main idea of this passage is_______
A. how to eat healthy dishes
B. how to cook fried fish
C. how to cook fish and apple soup
D. who invented the fish and apple soup
2.People in _________first have the fish and apple soup.
A. China B. France C. America D. England
3.What does the word “step” mean in ths passage?
A. 走 B. 脚步 C. 步骤 D. 台阶
4.How many red tomatoes will you need if you cook the soup for 8 people?
A. One B. Two C. Eight D. Sixteen
5.While cooking the soup, the right order is_________
a.Add the apples, the fish and the tomato
b.Fry the ginger slices and green onins
c.Put oil in a pan
d.Add the fish bones
A. abcd B. cdba C. cbda D. bdac
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Some Advice on Travel
1.Forget about fashion．Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys（旅行）．
2.Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read．
3.If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to take your warm clothes．
4.If you’re going somewhere sunny, remember to wear sunblock（防晒霜）and sunglasses．
5.Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments．
6.Be careful with your things whenever you go to busy places, like a train station．There are often thieves there!
7.Always leave room in your bag for presents．
8.Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you have one, take your student card with and save money．
1.If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take with you．
A. warm clothes and sports shoes
B. sunglasses and sunblock
C. fashionable clothes and a big bag
D. some fruits and drinks
2.According to the passage, is a good way to keep away from boredom（无聊）while you are on a a train or a bus．
A. taking a camera B. reading a good book
C. 1istening to music D. sleeping for some time
3.You must always while you are at some busy places because there are often thieves there．
A. take your things away B. be careful with your things
C. give your things away D. get your things ready
4.If a student wants to buy some presents at lower prices while traveling, he should show to the shop assistant．
A. his ID card B. his name
C. his passport D. his student card
5.The underlined word “capture” in this passage means “ ”．
A. 拍摄 B. 感受 C. 抓住 D. 控制
I used to have little passion（激情） in my life. But what happened the other day changed my mind. It was then that I learned how_______ it is to have a passion in life.
That day I went home in Mom’s car. When Mom________at a red light, someone on the side of the road caught my eye. It was a man dressed________old clothes. He was homeless. That didn’t interest me, because I had seen many like him before. Those people usually looked unhappy and hopeless.
But this man was ________in some way. He was not sitting down with a sad expression. Instead, he had a radio in his hand and was dancing happily to the music. The radio seemed to be the most precious（珍贵的） thing he had.
“Mom, why does that man have a radio_________ he’s homeless?” I asked.
“He bought it,” she answered
“But why doesn’t he use the money to buy food or clothes? He paid for something that he didn’t need.”
“Well, Sarah, sometimes food and clothes aren’t the most important”
That man must care so much about________ that he bought a radio instead of food or clothes. I soon understood that________ is the key to life.
From then on I am always thinking of________is truly important in life. A home, a meal, clothes—these things are ________part of the life. What we often forget is that we all need a joy（快乐）, a light in a _________day .We all need a passion which gives a person the happiness they need to keep going.
1.A strange B.important C.dangerous D.difficult
2.A. stopped B. walked C. stood D. exercised
3.A. in B. on C. at D. of
4.A. common B. different C. polite D. rude
5.A. though B. because C. until D. unless
6.A. stories B. music C. news D. languages
7.A. knowledge B. health C. happiness D. friendship
8.A. who B. what C. where D. when
9.A. only B. all C. also D. never
10.A. warm B. hot C. dark D. relaxing
