In the past, working people in Britain only had holidays on “holy” (religious) days: Sundays, Christmas and Easter. Now most people have about four weeks of holiday time every year plus public (公共的) holidays (also called “bank holidays”).
When?
Most British workers take a two-week holiday in July or August. School children are on holiday from the end of July to the start of September. Taking a second holiday break in winter or spring is also becoming more popular in the UK.
Where?
The most popular holiday destinations for Brits include Spain, France, Greece and the US. Lots of people buy a package holiday that includes flights and a hotel or an apartment (公寓). Cheap overseas flights mean that many British people are able to spend two weeks a year vacationing abroad. Flights and package holidays are much cheaper during school terms and the British government is worried that some young people are skipping school (逃课) to go on holiday. Parents who take their child on vacation during term time must now pay a fine (罚款).
British people also like to go on holiday in the UK. They might go to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, In Cornwall (康沃尔), for example, there is an environmental project called the Eden Project. You can see plants from all over the world there.
Independent (独立的) holidays
Some teenagers want to spend their holidays doing something without their family. A language exchange (交换) is one way to become more independent and improve one’s language skills. A British teenager might spend a week or two in a foreign country, staying with a family who has a son or daughter of the same age and practicing the local language. Later, the foreign teenager might visit the UK to practice their English with a British family.
1.When did British people have holidays in the past?
a. Christmas. b. Saturdays. c. Easter. d. Bank holidays.
A.ab B.ac C.bc D.cd
2.What does the underlined word “destinations” mean in Chinese?
A.目的地 B.旅游胜地 C.名胜古迹 D.历史遗址
3.What do we know from Paragraph 2?
A.British workers have two weeks of holiday time a year.
B.Schoolchildren start going to school from July.
C.British people don’t take breaks during winter.
D.More Brits are taking winter holiday breaks.
4.People will spend less on traveling if ______.
A.they buy a package holiday B.they join the Eden Project
C.they travel near the UK D.they travel during school holidays
5.What do teenagers do during independent holidays?
A.Live with a family abroad. B.Travel with family
C.Go out with friends. D.Go to language schools.
2019年央视春晚《占位子》反映了现实生活中父母总是想方设法把最好的给孩子，总想帮孩子安排好一切，但孩子们却甚少理解父母们的良苦用心。请结合下列表格内容提示写一篇英语短文，谈一谈此种现象以及你的感想
父母 | 想方设法满足孩子的需要，给孩子最好的安排 |
孩子 | 1.觉得父母管太多，没有自由 2.不理解父母，不愿跟父母交流。 |
感想 | 感恩父母…… |
内容提示：
1.用上所给要点，并适当发挥；
2.行文通顺、流畅、正确、书写规范；
3.文中不能出现考生的真实姓名、校名和地名；
4.词数80左右。开头已给出，但不计入总词数。
参考词汇:尊重 respect
Nowadays, there are many problems between parents and children._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The coldest months of winter have arrived. But Woodchurch High School in the UK has had a winter coat rule. It has banned (禁止)students from wearing expensive coats after Christmas.
This is to stop “poverty-shaming(贫困羞辱)” among its students. Coat brands like Canada Goose and Moncler sell for £1,000(8, 674yuan), a cost that only the richest families are able to afford. Poor students feel left out when they see others wear these coats.
“These coats cause a lot of unfairness,” head teacher Rebekah Phillips told CNN. “They stigmatize(使……感到羞愧) students and parents who are less rich.”
Most parents are happy with the rule, saying that school shouldn't be a place where students’ economic(经济上的) background distracts(使分心) them from learning. Small changes like this have led low-income(低收入的) students to become busier in school.
But some people don't agree with it. They ask why children shouldn't be allowed to wear clothes that keep them warm in winter. “Each child should be allowed to choose what he or she wants to wear,” Jillian Roberts, a teacher at the University of Victoria in Canada said.
But Woodchurch isn’t the first school to take such steps. In May, a UK primary school didn’t allow to bring expensive pencil cases. The US state of New Mexico even passed a law saying that it is against the law to separate or humiliate (羞辱)a child who can't pay for his or her lunch at school.
1.What has Woodchurch High School stopped the students doing?
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2.How do poor students feel when they see others wear expensive coats?
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3.Are all parents happy with the rule in Woodchurch High School?
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4.Which school didn’t allow their students to bring expensive pencil cases according to the passage?
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5.What is the passage mainly about?
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When 4-year-old British Prince George started his first day of school in September, 2017, Chinese language was on his course.
And he wasn't alone According to a report in September, about 51 percent of UK parents want their children to learn Chinese, as it's believed to be one of the most useful languages to know.
In fact, the popularity of Chinese drove the UK government to launch the Chinese Excellence Program in September last year. Its goal is to make at least 5, 000 British state middle school students speak Chinese well by 2020.
The language has become the second most spoken foreign language in the US, after only Spanish (西班牙语), with over2. 1 million speakers, according to a survey.
Many US famous people such as Facebook founder(脸书创始人) Mark Zuckerberg and Obama's daughter, Malia Obama, study Chinese as a second language.
So far, 67 countries and regions (地区)have included Chinese in their national course, so why are so many countries crazy about learning Chinese?
One reason could be that as China continues to develop quickly, Chinese is increasingly becoming a useful tool for people's personal and professional growth. “I think everyone believes that China will be the next great superpower(超级大国)... even if it' s not a superpower like America. It still has an important influence in the future,” said Aisling McCaffrey from Canada, who studied at the Renmin University of China, “Learning Chinese is the best way to make sure that you can be part of that growth.”
This opinion was shared by former(前任的) British Prime Minister David Cameron, who urged(呼吁) British students to learn Chinese to “seal(抓住)tomorrows business deals” in 2013.
1.Why do UK parents want their children to learn Chinese?
A.Chinese is on the course.
B.Princess George starts to learn Chinese.
C.The UK government sets up the program.
D.Chinese is one of the most useful languages.
2.What does the underlined word “launch” mean in Chinese?
A.成立 B.制造 C.设置 D.兴建
3._______ asked British students to learn Chinese.
A.Malia Obama B.David Cameron C.Prince George D.Mark Zuckerberg
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Aisling McCaffery is from Canada.
B.Learning Chinese is the best way to be famous.
C.There are more than 2.1 million Chinese speakers in the US.
D.67 countries and regions have included Chinese in their national course.
5.What's the best title of the passage?
A.The ways to learn Chinese well
B.The increasing number in learning Chinese
C.Why learning Chinese has risen around the world
D.The relationship between language and development
Do you have any online classes? It is possible to take classes at home. All you need is a computer and a headset(套头耳机).
However, most students don't seem to like online classes. According to a recent survey, only 33 percent of students would take such classes. Over 1, 500 students from 10 cities took the survey.
Many students said it is hard to pay attention to studying while taking online classes. This was true for Lian Ruohan, 15, at the Affiliated(附属的)High School of Peking University. “There are no classmates, no real teachers watching me. I can get on the Internet or do other things if I want to. It's harder to always stay focused(聚精会神的),” she said.
Lian prepares a lot before taking her classes to make sure she will pay attention. She also pushes herself to communicate with teachers. Students can come up with or answer questions while taking online classes.
But Wen Jiayi, 14, at the Yucai Middle School, thinks online interaction (互动))isn't enough. “The online teachers don't really get to know me, When I don't hand in homework, all I get is a short message instead of real care.” she said.
However, online classes still have other advantages. “It saves time and money compared to taking offline classes(线下课). Also, if I don't understand some parts of a lesson, I can watch it over again,” Lian said.
1.If you want to take online classes, you need__________ and a headset.
A.a teacher B.a classroom C.a house D.a computer
2.How many students would take the online classes according to the survey?
A.About 33. B.About 45. C.About 495. D.About 1500.
3.What does Lian Ruohan do to make sure she will pay attention to the online classes?
A.She prepares a lot before taking her classes.
B.She watches the lessons over and over again.
C.She gets on the Internet or do other things if she wants.
D.She doesn't push herself to communicate with teachers.
4.What does Wen Jiayi think of taking online classes?
A.She thinks it saves time and money compared to taking offline classes.
B.She thinks she can't get real care from the online teachers.
C.She thinks it's easy to come up with or answer questions.
D.She thinks it's difficult to pay attention to online classes.
5.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.How to take online classes.
B.What we can do while taking online classes.
C.The advantages and disadvantages of taking online classes.
D.The number of students who would like to take online classes.
Inline skating marathon (直排轮马拉松) 30 km on wheels @Bradgate Park, Sunday July 29 Starts at 10 a. m. Register(注册)at www.inlineskatemarathonjuly.com | Science-fiction (Sci-fi) festival Saturday July 28 12 p. m.-12 a.m. at the Phoenix Arts Centre $15 children & high school students $20 adults
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Oliver! The musical! At The Curve Theatre, Rutland Street Tuesday July 31-sunday August 12 Tickets available at The Curve Theater ticket office | NEW multi-screen Cinema Opens on Saturday July 28 12 screens with digital sound and 3D projection(投影) systems For full listing check www. cineparadise-notts.co.uk |
Medieval market Shepton town square Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. -11 p. m. Traditional crafts(工艺品),food, sports and games | RUGBY(橄榄球) Leicester Tigers vs Nottingham Giants Pre-league friendly match Saturday August 25 Start at 3: 00 p.m. City Stadium |
1.The musical performance of Oliver starts_____________.
A.in August B.in July C.on Sunday D.on Saturday
2.How much should a child and his parents pay for the sci-fi festival?
A.$55. B.$45. C.$35. D.$15.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The rugby match starts at 3: 00 in the morning.
B.You can't register for the inline skating marathon online.
C.The sci-fi festival is on the same day as the new cinema opening
D.The medieval market in Shepton town square is closed on Sunday.
4.You can_______ at the medieval market.
A.watch a film B.listen to music C.have food D.join a party
5.Tickets for the musical performance of Oliver can be got_________.
A.on line B.by phone C.in the sports center D.at the ticket office
