根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，并将答案填写在小题的空格里。注意：每个空格只填 1 个单词。
In Britain, people have a strange hobby. When there’s a Bank Holiday (法定假期) weekend, a certain kind of shop always gets very b1. , and it’s not what you might think — a clothes shop or a music shop. Many people go to DIY stores and garden centers instead of r2.at home.
Doing DIY is very popular in Britain and there are lots of TV programmes which show people h3. to do DIY projects. Some people just do some simple decorating — putting up wallpaper and painting walls. But there are all kinds of DIY projects that some people d4.to do, for example, putting in a new shower.
Unluckily, some people start doing a job b5.end in DIY disaster ( 灾 难 ).
For example, electrical things should be done by a special worker, but many people don’t care about this warning (警告) and put themselves in d6..
Gardening is also popular, and it is a good way to e7.the weather on a sunny Bank Holiday. But it’s not s8.easy as planting plants and doing some watering. More difficult work such as building a new garden or making some decorations can cause backache.
So why do people do it? Maybe they are so used to working that they aren’t very good at having fun. One thing is f 9.sure, though a lot of DIY or gardening projects will be started with the best plans, many of them may not get f10.. It’s still a long way for them to go.
阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容，在文章后小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填 1 个单词。
Nearly every parent says that we never grow up. In fact, we are maybe 16 or 17 years old. In their eyes, we are always little ones and always do wrong things. For example, when I need to stay at home alone, they always worry about me and my life without them.
Most parents always think that they have offered the best things they can to make their children live a comfortable life. They buy their children pretty clothes, cool shoes, expensive school things, and often a thousand-yuan-cost bike. They think that they have done everything that they can for their children. In return, they only want their children to get good results in the examinations.
But why their children still can’t understand them? Does it mean that they still want more material things? No. As a matter of fact, what they want is a true family. What does a true family mean? I think it means a place where we can hide ourselves from the cold world outside. From here, we can get warmth, we can get consolation ( 安 慰 ), and we can get happiness. And one important thing is that we should be stronger and more confident in the outside world because we know that we have a family.
So I think that parents should save their money and sit down to talk with their children to let them know that they have a true family, so the children and their parents could understand each other more and more. Then, no children will be regarded as little ones.
Title:Understanding1.Parents and Children | |
In our parents'2. , | We are always little children. We are always doing wrong things. |
Most parents'thoughts: | They offer us the best things. They try to make us live 3.. In4.,children are only expected（期待）to get high marks. |
Children's5. | In6., what the children want is a true family. Family is a place where we can hide ourselves from the world outside. Most importantly, we can get 7. from the parents. |
8.to solve the problems? | Sit down and have a heart-to-heart 9.. Better understand with each other, and children 10.be regarded as little ones. |
根据所给汉语翻译下列句子。
1.进实验室前你最好先阅读注意事项。
You________the instructions first before getting into the lab.
2.我们的班长关心别人胜过关心自己。
Our monitor________than himself.
3.我的学校比丹尼尔的学校暑假少放几个星期。
My school________for the summer holiday than Daniel's.
4.Nick 迫不及待地告诉了父母此次旅行中的趣事。
Nick________tell his parents something interesting about this trip.
5.Tony 花了一个小时为爸爸做了一张生日贺卡。
Tony spent one hour________his father.
Why is music an important subject that every child should study?
First of all, music helps us when we are unhappy, and gives us pleasure when we are happy. There are many different types of music: slow and fast, serious and relaxing. We can choose the music to match our feelings. And second, music is fun. People enjoy playing drums (鼓) and using their energy!
Scientists say that music helps children with language learning. Singing simple songs is good for young children. Music improves the ear — and we know that children who have studied music can learn foreign languages more easily and pronounce (发音) them much better. Students who have learnt to play music are also better at maths. This is not surprising, as music is mathematical, with notes in order. Playing music with other people also teaches children to work together. People who can play musical instruments ( 乐 器 ) always have something they can do at a party. Older children who play in school orchestras (管弦乐队) enjoy school more and do not drop out of school early.
You need a lot of practice to play an instrument, and it can be difficult to ask your child to spend hours at the piano or playing the guitar. So music practice should be a daily habit — for example, every day after school, but do not make the practice too long.
Parents should listen to their children playing and tell them that they enjoy it. Practice should also be fun. It is also a good idea to finish the practice with a piece of music the child likes, and so learning music will be a pleasant (愉快的) part of the day.
1.Which of the following can't music help children?
A.Learn languages. B.Learn maths.
C.Work together. D.Use energy.
2.How often should children practice playing an instrument according to the article?
A.Every day. B.Once a week.
C.Once a month. D.Twice a week.
3.What should parents do when their children are playing instruments?
A.Do housework. B.Play with them.
C.Give them advice. D.Listen to them playing.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to this article?
A.Music can give us pleasure only when we are unhappy.
B.It's easy for parents to ask their children to play instruments.
C.It's good to finish music practice with a piece of music the child likes.
D.People who can play instruments always have nothing to do at a party.
5.What's the best title of this passage?
A.How to play an instrument B.Music helps the young
C.Learning music is pleasant D.Practice makes perfect
This is online discussion group where people can post comments (评论) about a topic. Read the post from the travel forum (论坛).
Answers To All Your Travel | |
Jun Korea Posted: 3 days ago | Question: First trip to the USA For my new job, I will travel to the United States next month and meet my American boss. This will be my first trip to the USA. I’m worried about correct business behaviour and manners. My boss invited me to his home for dinner. Do you have any advice? |
Sue Miami Posted: 3 days ago | Re: First trip to the USA It's a good idea to bring a small gift or something from your country. Don’t be surprised if your boss opens the gift right away. In the USA, people often open a gift when they receive it. In Korea, that is not polite, but it’s appropriate in the USA. |
Kathryn New York Posted: 12 hours ago | Re: First trip to the USA In some countries, such as Korea, Japan and China, it’s the custom to remove your shoes before entering a house. In the United States, you usually don’t take your shoes off. Once I was travelling in Japan and entered a house with my shoes on by mistake. Whoops! |
Andrew Washington Posted: 2 hours ago | Re: First trip to the USA I was surprised that American men often cook and that both the husband and wife come to dinner table and talk. You probably won’t speak about business during dinner, so my advice is to know some good topics of conversation. For example, you can talk about travel, food, music, or sports. Of course, it’s good to ask about your boss’s family. But it’s not polite to question about age, salary, religion, or politics. |
1.People usually don’t need to remove shoes before entering a house in _ .
A.Korea B.the USA C.Japan D.China
2.The word “appropriate” in the first reply means in Chinese.
A.俗气的 B.无礼的 C.合适的 D.愉快的
3.According to Andrew's reply, it’s polite to talk about some topics during dinner except .
A.travel B.politics C.sports D.food
Months ago, the Chinese government allowed primary and high school students to have a spring or autumn break.
Now most Chinese students only have holidays in summer and winter. During the holidays, some students stay at home doing their homework. Others travel with their family. How do kids in the US and UK spend their holidays? Let's take a look.
US
* Summer holiday: mid-June — early September
* Christmas holiday: mid-December — early January
* Thanksgiving holiday: one week in late November
* Spring break: usually a 10-day holiday in mid-March
Summer camp is one of kids’ favorite places to go. There, they can make new friends. They can also take part in some interesting activities like archery (射箭) and sailing. This helps them learn teamwork.
Spring break can be a great time to travel. Middle school students usually travel with their parents. Beaches are one of their favorites.
UK
* Summer holiday: late July — September
* Christmas holiday: mid-December — early January
* Easter holiday: late March — mid-April
* Autumn break: one week in October
British children like one-day trips during the summer holiday. They can visit museums, sports stadiums and castles.
Christmas holiday is usually time for family get-togethers. Many people like travelling in Easter.
1.American students cannot during summer camp.
A.make new friends B.learn teamwork
C.take part in activities D.travel with their parents
2. is the longest holiday for students in the UK.
A.Autumn break B.Easter holiday
C.Summer holiday D.Christmas holiday
