Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn’t last long. School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let’s talk about school and what to do when you don’t like it.
The first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don’t have enough friends, or maybe you don’t get along with your teachers. Sometimes it’s a big problem with your classes and school work. You may be getting further and further behind, and it may seem like you’ll never catch up.
When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mom, dad, or teachers will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotion(情绪). Remember, you don’t have to share what you’ve written with others.
And here are some ways to give you the best first day of school. The night before school starts, you can do something quiet and peaceful to calm yourself down, like reading a book with your parents, taking a walk or taking a photo of your smiling face. By doing these, you will have a nice day at school.
1.According to the new study, we can find that ______.
A. lots of kids go to school every day
B. lots of kids don’t like going to school
C. lots of kids don’t have enough friends
D. kids can get a good future if they like school
2.If a student wants to like school again, what’s the first step?
A. To get along with teachers.
B. To catch up with others.
C. To find out the reasons.
D. To make more friends.
3.What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. Students can write down their feelings as homework.
B. There is no good way for students to let out emotion.
C. Students have to let everybody know their feelings.
D. There are ways to help you like school again.
4.The night before the first day of school, what can students do?
A. Listen to some music and relax.
B. Finish all of the homework.
C. Try to make new friends.
D. Do some exciting sports.
5.This passage can probably be seen ______.
A. in a story book
B. in a sports magazine
C. in a student’s notebook
D. in a student’s guide book
There are a lot of things you can do to help in your community, whether with your mom’s chores, or if a friend is upset. Here are some little things you can do to give a helping hand.
Be a volunteer. Being in charitable（慈善的）organizations is a great way to help the poor, like giving away food or money. You can also donate money on some charitable website like Tencent Charity.
Put yourself in another person’s shoes. It can give a strong reason to help someone else if you show your sympathy. It is the best way to show people that you really care about someone. Try to offer first. When people need your help, they’ll probably ask you first. But if you have the chance, try to offer to help before they ask you. This will show that you are willing to help from the start.
Think about what might happen if you don’t help. More people will feel sad if you just leave them when they need you, you don’t want to see people unhappy, do you? It’s always nice to lend a hand.
1.According to the passage, if you want to help the poor, you can ______.
A. be a volunteer B. offer them jobs
C. buy shoes for them D. help them with chores
2.You should offer help first because _______.
A. people don’t ask for help
B. you can get more chances
C. people need help from the start
D. it shows you are willing to help
3.If you don’t help your neighbors, they might feel ______.
A. surprised B. sad
C. sympathetic D. angry
4.What is the best way to show people that you really care about them?
A. Put yourself in another person’s shoes.
B. Try to talk to them about their feelings.
C. Get a job in charitable organizations.
D. Try to help in the community.
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阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A beautiful smile
When I was thirteen years old, a girl gave me an important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my ______ year at a new school. It’s also the first year of middle school. No one knew me. I was very ______ , and afraid to make friends with anyone.
Every time I ______ the other students talking and laughing, I felt even more lonely. I could not talk to anyone about my problem, and I didn’t want my parents to worry about me.
One day, my classmates were ______ with their friends, but I sat in silence(沉默) and felt so down that everything didn’t sound real. At that moment, a girl entered the classroom. I did not know who she was. She passed me and then turned back. She looked at me and, without a word, ______ .
Suddenly, I felt the ______ of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm. It was like a hidden treasure(宝藏).
That smile ______ my life. I started to talk with other students. Day by day, I learnt to trust people, and they included me in their circle of friends. The ______ with the bright smile has become my best friends now, and we stick together like glue. I can talk to her about my study, feelings and hobbies, pretty much everything. I am so lucky that I met such a nice girl.
One day, I asked her ______ she smiled at me that day. She said she could not remember!
Now I believe that the world is like a ______ . It is just what you think it is. If you think you are lonely, you might always be alone. But if you smile at it, it will always smile back!
1.A. first B. second C. third D. last
2.A. happy B. lonely C. friendly D. excited
3.A. looked B. felt C. heard D. missed
4.A. eating B. talking C. drawing D. dancing
5.A. left B. laughed C. played D. smiled
6.A. touch B. surprise C. talk D. experience
7.A. broke B. found C. hit D. changed
8.A. teacher B. volunteer C. girl D. boy
9.A. why B. when C. how D. what
10.A. lesson B. friend C. game D. mirror
Could you please tell me ______ now?
A. where do you live B. where did you live
C. where you live D. where you lived
He used to ______ table tennis, but now he is getting interested in tennis.
A. play B. playing
C. be playing D. have played
– How much time does he ______ on his computer a day?
– Well, all his spare time.
A. take B. spend C. cost D. use
