All the boys went swimming that afternoon_____Bob,because he had a cold.
A.except B.including C.besides D.with
—Simon could look after_______when he was five.
—Really? How independent he was!
A.he B.him C.his D.himself
He got the first__for the maths contest. Which of the following words matches the sound /praiz/?
A.price B.praise C.prize D.piece
中国有四大传统节日，而春节对中国人民来说是最重要的节日现在请你介绍一下春节有哪些习俗，以及人们庆祝春节的方式,并谈一谈人们庆祝春节的意义。
参考词汇： set off fireworks放烟花、 paste couplets贴对联、 lucky pocket压岁钱、 carry on传承
要求：语句通顺、语义连贯、书写工整,不少于80词(文中不得出现真实的人名和校名)。
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Tom是一个刚刚进入九年级的学生，下面是他进入九年级以后的一些变化。过去的他很轻松，但是现在作业和考试繁多，不得不放弃自己的爱好，并且每天还要学习到很晚。但是他发现这些对他来说都是很有帮助的。请你帮他完成这篇短文。每空一词。
I'm Tom. These days my life has changed a lot since I became a student of Grade 9. I used to have an easy life, but now it is different. I have too many 1.I used to take part in some activities that I liked after school. But now l have almost2.up my hobbies. I can't go to bed 3. midnight because of my study. On weekends, I used to spend a lot of time4. my family or friends .I had a great time. Though I'm busy every day. I find it5.to take classes or review the knowledge that I have learned.
I’m Jack .I was born with a problem in my leg . Having greater mobility(行走能力) was a big challenge for me.Thanks to my teachers and friends.my school life was excellent.
My friends and I used to sit together and have lots of fun Whenever we were free, we played games.I took part in most student activities as long as I could, such as art festivals, English corners and birthday parties .My friends also helped me with my study When I was absent from class they took notes for me.
My English teacher was a beautiful lady.The moment she entered the class, we would all sit quietly and open the books.She would encourage me by giving me important schoolwork. She would listen to my English debate(辩论), which encouraged me to take part in debate competitions. The same was true of my biology and science teacher. She was very nice and sweet. She would always give me extra instructions on the biology project .I could not go to the lab for experiments, so she would bring the lab down and help me with the biology and science . experiments and would give me excellent marks.
I was never made fun of or scolded(批评)by any of my friends and teachers .I really want to express my love and thanks to all my wonderful teachers and friends. Without them ,my school life would not have been so excellent and unforgettable.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1.Is there anything wrong with Jack's leg or arm?____________________
2.Who made his school life excellent?____________________
3.What did the jack's friends do when he was absent from class?____________________
4.How did the English teacher encourage Jack?____________________
5.What do you think of Jack's teachers and friends?____________________
