“She goes to the movies with her friends! How come I can’t go?”
“You love him more than me!”
“I wish I were an only child!”
Parents have heard them all when more than one child resides under their roof. Although siblings(兄弟姐妹) can be the closest of friends, it’s rare to find a child who gets along perfectly with all of his or her siblings.
Kids aren’t always the most rational of human beings----especially younger children. Sometimes, the smallest issue can turn into a major battle and strain a sibling relationship to the breaking point.
Attention. Children are always vying(竞争) for their parents’ attention. The busier the parents are, the greater demand is for their attention and the less they can focus on each child. When there’s a new baby, it can be hard for the other child (or children) to accept losing his or her position as the centre of attention. Sometimes the parents’ attention is focused on a child who is sick or has special needs. Kids will act out and misbehave to get the attention they want if they feel like they’re being ignored.
Sharing.Most homes don’t have unlimited resources. That means all siblings will unavoidably have to share at least some of their things. Giving up a toy or other favorite possessions to a sibling can be especially hard on young children.
Unique personalities. Your oldest child might be the headstrong one while the youngest is quieter and more introverted. Differences in character can lead to clashes. Age and gender differences can also lead to sibling fighting.
Fairness problems. Children are like little lawyers, always asking fairness and equality and fighting for what they consider are their natural-born rights. A younger sibling might complain that her elder sister goes to a concert and she has to stay home, while the elder sister complains that she has to babysit her little sister instead of going out with her friends. Feeling of unfair treatment and sibling jealousy can lead to hate.
1.The first three sentences are a kind of _______.
A. warning B. requirements
C. complains D. doubts
2.From the last paragraph we learn that _______.
A. children don’t like to do things for parents
B. children expect to be treated fairly
C. children have the right to play outside
D. children want to become lawyers
3.The purpose of writing this passage is to _________.
A. introduce the different characters of children
B. require parents to pay equal attention to children
C. give advice on dealing with sibling rivalry
D. explain the root of sibling conflict
Most people say that they do not usually feel confident. But exciting things can happen when we actually believe in ourselves. Here is a man who believed in his own ability even as a boy, and that confidence helped shape his adult life.
At the turn of the last century, a young boy quit school to help with the family expenses. When he was fifteen, he became interested in automobiles(汽车) and worked in a garage. He subscribed to a correspondence course on automobiles and, after a long day in the garage, studied at the kitchen table in the lamplight.
When he felt ready, he walked into the Frayer-Miller Automobile Company of Columbus, Ohio. When Mr. Frayer noticed him, he asked, “Well, what do you want?”
“I just thought I’d tell you I’m coming to work here tomorrow morning,” the boy replied.
“Oh! Who hired you?”
“Nobody yet, but I’ll be on the job in the morning. If I’m not worth an
ything, you can fire me.”
Early the next morning the boy returned to the plant. Noticing the floor was thick with metal shavings and accumulated dirt, the boy got a broom and set out t
o clean the place.
Because of his self-confidence and work ethic, the boy’s future was predictable. He went on to stand out in many fields, including automobile racing, piloting World War I planes and founding one of America’s largest airline companies ---- Eastern Airlines.
People who become more confident habitually encourage themselves. Without confidence, we are not likely to move far in the direction of our dreams. It is important that we always believe in ourselves. In order to reach victory, we must believe in ourselves even when we make mistakes
1.How did the boy learn knowledge concerning automobiles?
A. He attended school in the daytime.
B. He studied hard at home.
C. He read books in the garage where he worked.
D. He turned to some instructors for help.
2.We can learn from the boy’s words that _____.
A. he wanted to show off his competence
B. he looked down upon others
C. he was very generous
D. he believed in himself
3.Due to his efforts and confidence, the boy _____.
A. made World War I planes
B. learned much knowledge in a garage
C. achieved everything in his life
D. set up Eastern Airlines
4.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inspire us with self-confidence.
B. To tell us an interesting story.
C. To inspire us to work hard.
D. To stress the importance of realizing our dreams.
Afternoon teapot
Jane Austen Characters Mug
Enjoy lively companions every time you share a cup of tea or coffee with 41 characters from Jane Austen’s six loved novels. All your favorites are here, from Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, to Emma and Mr. Knightley in Emma. Best of all, Jane Austen stands in the middle of her much-loved literary children. Perfect for her fans, and for all who appreciate a large mug with a comfortable grip(把手). From a Scottish family-owned company near Loch Lomond. Our prices: ＄19.98
Soldiers Bus Stop Mug
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Kings and Queens Mug
Keep royal company the next time you drink your favorite brew. Playful illustrations describe the essence of all 42 English kings and queens, from William the Conqueror, waving his sword, to Elizabeth II, waving her handbag. Perfect for readers and history lovers, and for all who appreciate a capacious(容量大的) mug with a comfortable grip. From a Scottish family-owned company near Loch Lomond. Our price: ＄17.98
Shakespear’s Plays Mug
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1.Which may you choose if Elizabeth is your favorite character?
A. Soldiers Bus Stop Mug.
B. Shakespeare’s Plays Mug.
C. Kings and Queens Mug
D. Jane Austen Characters Mug.
2.What can you find on Soldiers Bus Stop Mug?
A. A courting couple. B. A powerful dog.
C. An English queen. D. An American character.
3.What do we know about Kings and Queens Mug?
A. It shows Kings Henry VIII. B. It illustrates Shakespeare.
C. It comes from Italy. D. It describes Austen.
4.What is the price of Shakespear’s Plays Mug?
A. ＄15.98 B. ＄17.98
C. ＄16.98 D. ＄19.98
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友David最近在学汉语，他给你发来一封电子邮件讲述他对学习汉语的浓厚兴趣，但是他在学习汉语的过程中常常因为犯错误而懊恼。请你用英语给他回一封邮件。
写作要点：1. 鼓励他继续努力，正确看待错误；
2. 给他提出一些学好汉语的建议（至少两条）；
3. 邀请他来中国玩。
注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称；
Dear David;
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My father and I stayed at the South Lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beijing last month. It is in the city center , but it is easy to go anywhere from the hotel by the subway. We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also shared for my friends many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local dish. It is such great hotel that I would introduce them to any friend of mine who is going to Beijing.
In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 1.Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might 2. (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal 3. (create) special designs.
The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, 4. (use) twigs（树枝）to remove it. Over time, 5. the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which 6.(gradual) turned into chopsticks.
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 7. lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 8. (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and 9. (be) too violent for use at the table.
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat 10. their hands.
