Nowadays it is found that school students seldom pay much attention to sports. Is it because they have no _______ in sports? It may not be the fact. They often say they have _______ more important things to do.
_______ are these important things? Examinations! They have to _______ themselves for the most important School Certificates of Education Examination(毕业会考), and also to _______ with the test and the exams in school. So many of them tend to _______ bookworms.
In the summer holidays of the former years they could do _______ they liked, but in the summer holidays of the _______ years, they have to _______ all their time to the preparation. So studies have __________ them from going in sports. Because of the pressure __________ their parents and teachers, they have to work harder and spend most of their time on books. Many parents __________ their children to pass this examination in order to get a stepping stone for higher studies or better jobs. As for the __________ themselves, they want to get good results so that they can __________ their studies in the universities. So it is necessary that they __________ up their school activities, especially sports.
Indeed, a complete education cannot go __________ physical training, for a quick mind seldom __________ along with a weak body. It is well said, “All work no play __________ Jack a dull(迟钝的) boy.” In one word, without a strong body, you can never __________ anything, let alone a great success in __________.
1.A.lesson B.time C.interest D.place
2.A.very B.other C.few D.much
3.A.Where B.How C.Which D.What
4.A.prepare B.get C.make D.ask
5.A.agree B.fight C.work D.deal
6.A.have B.become C.change D.grow
7.A.something B.change C.anything D.which
8.A.this B.that C.last D.present
9.A.spend B.take C.cost D.give
10.A.separated B.divided C.taken D.prevented
11.A.from B.of C.in D.to
12.A.force B.want C.make D.let
13.A.students B.teachers C.parents D.examinations
14.A.develop B.improve C.further D.stop
15.A.keep B.put C.take D.give
16.A.for B.after C.with D.without
17.A.goes B.gets C.lives D.lies
18.A.turns B.makes C.gets D.brings
19.A.receive B.achieve C.do D.accept
20.A.sports B.exams C.training D.life
Homework is a major part of going to school: It's your teachers' way of evaluating(评价) how much you understand of what's going on in class.1. Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less work.
Be sure you understand the homework.
Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to.2.It's much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!
Use any extra time in school.
Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. It's tempting(诱惑) to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured(松散的) time.3.
Take a break.
4. So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15 minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
5.
If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it's a heavy homework day and you've got an assignment in every subject, you'll need to devote more time to homework. It's a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after school job.
A.Make a homework schedule.
B.Settle down to do homework.
C.And it helps digest important concepts.
D.Most people's attention spans (跨度) aren't very long.
E.Don't be afraid to ask questions about what's unknown.
F.Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time.
G.But the more work you can get done in school, the less you'll have to do that night.
If you want to be a volunteer, you have to answer the following typical questions. Do you want to work with people, animals or machines? Do you want to work indoors or outdoors, directly serve people in need or serve people behind the scenes? Every year, thousands of people in the west offer volunteer service. Volunteering greatly strengthens the community because it helps the old, the young, the weak, the sick, and the disabled and the injured to solve problems.
Volunteers usually help in many different ways. They may give people advice, offer friendship to the young, drive the elderly to church (if up to the driving age), advise kids against drugs, work as assistants in schools or nursing homes, raise funds, plant trees, help out in local libraries and do many other things. Volunteering can be a few hours a week or a few hours a month. Anybody who wants to serve people in need can become a volunteer.
In fact, the art of volunteering is a process of both giving and receiving. Volunteering allows volunteers to meet new people, make new friends and mix with people from all walks of life. Volunteering is an excellent way to experiment and try out new techniques and skills, discover your individual talents and explore career choice. Being a volunteer will take you on a wonderful journey and help you learn more than what you can get from books.
1.As a volunteer, only when you grow old enough can you _______.
A. plant trees on hills B. give advice to others
C. drive the elderly to church D. help out in local libraries
2.How is the second paragraph mainly developed?
A. By discussing. B. By comparing.
C. By giving explanations. D. By listing examples.
3.It can be inferred from the passage that to be a volunteer, _______.
A. you can do experiments B. you can get something valuable
C. you need to work very long D. you must be very strong
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Volunteer Service in the West B. How to Hunt for Jobs
C. How to Make Friends D. How to Work with Animals
Ever since it was created 30 years ago, The Simpsons, the longest running prime-time(黄金时段) TV show in the country, has become part of US life. So when TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz ranked the 100 greatest comedies and dramas broadcast in the US ,it came as no surprise that The Simpsons was their top choice.
This was the show that changed the very concept of cartoons in Western society. Before it appeared, cartoons were considered a way to learn and have fun, not serious adult entertainment. The Simpsons changed this. The genius of the show is that it has something to offer both adults and children.
It’s a hugely entertaining program that’s also full of satire(讽刺的) and clever humor.A remark by Chitra Ramaswamy in The Guardian gave a sense of the esteem(敬重) in which The Simpsons is held:“Nothing before or since has match its capacity to be at once so profoundly clever and so unbelievably stupid.”
The show’s creators make fun of the US government, social customs, and of course, the idea of family life. But unlike most classic US prime-time TV characters the Simpsons are a dys-functional(功能失调的) family.
Bart, the boy, is always in trouble---both at home and at school. That may be in part because of his paternal example. Homer Simpson, perhaps the most iconic(标志性的) character, is a beer-swilling, overweight slob（懒汉） who is normally found in front of the TV. And Marge, Homer’s wife and the mother of the family, spends most of her time cooking, cleaning or trying to fix the messes that Bart and Homer make.
The smartest member of the family is daughter Lisa, who does well in school but is no goody-goody(讨好卖乖的人)---Lisa never misses an opportunity to challenge authority. The youngest member of the family is baby Maggie, who will likely be as much of a handful as her brother and sister when she grows up.
But although the Simpsons are a problem family, viewers are always on their side. One of the reasons why the show has remained so popular all these years is that the characters are so lovely. Millions of us identify with them. They are a working class family struggling to make ends meet. They aren’t perfect, but then, who is? And after 30 years, this is still what strikes a chord （引起共鸣）with millions of viewers worldwide.
1.According to the article , The Simpsons___________.
A.is suitable for both adults and kids.
B.reminds people of their sad children.
C.is a program designed only for fun.
D.is difficult to understand for many people.
2.Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Simpson family according to the article?
A.They all show great support to the government.
B.Bart and Lisa are the troublemakers of the family.
C.They are an ordinary family with many problems.
D.The children regard Homer as their role model.
3.According to the article,viewers like the Simpsons mainly because________.
A.they have the courage to challenge authority.
B.their lives and problems are similar to real people’s.
C.they teach viewers how to fix problems.
D.they are a happy and perfect family.
4.What is the article mainly about?
A.Reasons behind The Simpsons’ lasting popularity.
B.The most popular characters in The Simpsons.
C.Changes to The Simpsons over the years
D.What kind of stories The Simpsons tells.
Artie Shaw was born in New York City in 1910. His parents were poor persons who had come to the United States from Eastern Europe. At the age of fourteen, he began to play the saxophone(萨克斯管) and then the clarinet(竖笛). From very young age, Artie Shaw wanted to play his clarinet better than anyone. He wanted his sound and music to be perfect, so he began working as a professional musician when he was fifteen, and he left home and began playing in bands across the United States.
In 1927, young Artie Shaw traveled to Chicago, Illinois to hear the great trumpet (小号) player, Louis Armstrong. He immediately understood that Armstrong’s great jazz sound was the beginning of something new and exciting. Artie left Chicago with a growing interest in jazz music. Soon after, he moved to New York City. He got work playing the clarinet for the Columbia Broadcast System radio network in1936. He was given chance to found his band and play at New York’s famous Imperial Theater on Broadway. His group was not the top band in the show. But the crowd loved his music. This proved to be a major step in his career.
In 1938, Artie Shaw and his band recorded what would be one of their most popular songs. It sold millions of records. It still sells several thousand each year. Shaw was surprised that it became so popular. The song is "Begin the Beguine" written by Cole Porter. However, the fame caused problems for Shaw. He could not go anywhere without being recognized. He no longer had a private life.
On Dec. 13th, 2004, Artie Shaw died after a long sickness. He was ninety-four years old. He was the last great musician and bandleader of what has been called the “Big Band Era”.
1.When was Artie Shaw born?
A.In 1936. B.In1927. C.In 1938 D.In 1910.
2.How old was Artie Shaw when he founded his own band?
A.Twenty-six. B.Twenty-seven. C.Seventeen. D.Twenty-eight.
3.What can we infer from paragraph 3?
A.Artie Shaw knew his records would be popular.
B.Artie Shaw wanted the fans to recognize him.
C.Artie Shaw's records sold well.
D.Artie Shaw recorded his first record in 1938.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Artie Shaw-a Famous Musician B.Artie Shaw Made Band Famous
C.Artie Shaw and His Bands D.Artie Shaw Recorded Many Songs
Mother’s Day
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a special day for everyone! On that day, children usually give their mothers cards, presents and flowers. But most of the people like giving their mothers carnations(康乃馨). Somebody said God could not be everywhere and he made mother.
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June.
Some Americans thought that if we had Mother’s Day, we should have a Father’s Day.
On Father’s Day, there is not any party. But children will give their father some presents and the best wishes. Father is great. We could give the best wishes to them.
Halloween
Halloween is on October 31st. On this day, in front of the house there are a lot of pumpkin lights. They are very beautiful. Every family has a lot of sweets. When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets.
Easter
Easter is from 22nd March to 25th April. Easter is an important holiday in Western countries.
Chickens are usually born then. Many children buy chocolate and Easter eggs. They also make Easter eggs. Some people like this holiday because it is interesting.
Thanksgiving Day
Every last Thursday of November is a special day. Some American think Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas Day. On that day, all people have supper with their family together. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals. People like to eat turkeys and some fruits. On that day people are all happy. But in Canada Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October.
1.On which day can children ask for and get sweets?
A.Father’s Day. B.Thanksgiving Day. C.Halloween. D.Easter.
2.What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?
A.They say thanks. B.They have friend gatherings.
C.They go on holiday. D.They buy many cards.
3.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.Some traditional festivals in America
B.A brief introduction of some special days
C.Festivals that are only celebrated in the West
D.Foreign festivals and customs.
