Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? 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.
If you don't like school, 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 teacher. Sometime it's a big problem with your classes and schoolwork. You may be getting farther and farther 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 mum, dad, teacher or school counselor (顾问) 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 emotions (情绪)．Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.
1.Lots of kids ________ according to the writer.
A．like school very much
B．are good at reading and writing
C．don't like doing homework
D．have the thought of hating school
2.What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指的是) in the first paragraph?
A．A good education. B．School.
C．Future life. D．Friendship.
3.If you don't like school, the first step is to ________.
A．find out why
B．go to see a doctor
C．ask your parents for help
D．leave school for a short time
4.How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
5.When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to________.
A．keep silent about your problems
B．share what you've written with others
C．write down your feelings about school
D．get along well with your classmates
We have to accept (接受) the truth: sometimes, we just want to shout out loud.
For example, we all have days like this: our dog has made a mess on the floor we just cleaned, or our friend called to tell us he or she couldn't come at the last minute when we had cooked dinner for him or her.We may be really angry but we tried to bear things like those.According to ancient Chinese wisdom (智慧)．We should shout in a loud voice instead of keeping silent.In fact, it's good for our health.
“Chinese people have passed on the practice from ancient times to now as a part of traditional medicine.” said Mrs.Li, a 60yearold woman from Hangzhou.“My parents taught me to do this.It's a part of our folk (民间的) culture.”
Mrs.Li is member of a group of people who love shouting.Each morning, she and some of her friends climb to top of the hill, and let out loud shouts before starting their daily exercise.They believe that shouting is good exercise for their lungs (肺) and it brings them a lot of fun.
“Sometimes I shout out and other shout back，” said Mrs.Gu, another shouting lover.“It makes you happy.You laugh and then you feel very comfortable.”
Dr.Peter Calafiura, an American doctor, agrees that shouting can have a positive influence on people's health.
So, next time you start your morning run, why not try to shout out first? It will make you healthier.
1.The underline word “bear” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese.
A．纠正 B．忍受 C．铭记 D．杜绝
2.Mrs.Li learnt to shout to make herself feel better from ________.
A．her parents B．her teacher
C．Mrs.Gu D．Dr.Peter Calafiura
3.Where does Mrs.Li shout every day?
A．In a park. B．At a square.
C．In her house. D．On a hill.
4.What does Dr. Caliafiura think of shouting?
A．It's great fun.
B．It's good for people's health.
C．It's easy to learn.
D．It's good exercise especially for kids.
5.The passage is mainly about________.
A．a shouting lover
B．a shouting club
C．the advantages of shouting
D．the history of shouting
Popular music in America is what every student likes. Students carry small radios with earphones and listen to music before class, and at lunch. Students with cars buy large speakers and play the music loudly as they drive on the street.
Adult（成年的）drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work. They also listen to the news about sports, the weather, and the life of American people. Most of the radio programs are music.
Pop or popular music singers make much money. They make a CD or tape which radio stations use in many places. Once the popular singer is heard all over the country, young people buy his or her tapes. Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer. Wherever the singer goes, all the young people want to meet him or her. Now the singer has become a national star.
There are other kinds of music that are important to Americans. One is called folk（民间）music. It tells stories about the common life of Americans. Another is called western or country music. This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching. Today, any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.
1._______ kinds of music are mentioned in this passage.
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
2.When pop singers _______, they will become national stars.
A. make much money
B. make a CD or tape
C. are loved by all the young people
D. are wanted to sing on the radio
3.From the passage we know that country music is about the______.
A. common life of Americans
B. country life and love stories
C. life of cowboys
D. school life in America
4.Which of the following is true according to this passage?
A. Most students in America like popular music.
B. Students with cars in America like to listen to music while driving.
C. Adult drivers in America listen to music all the time while driving.
D. Everyone in America wants to meet pop singers wherever they go.
5.What would be the best title for this passage?
A. American Music B. Popular Music
C. History of Music D. Western Music
Boys and girls, this summer vacation is the time for you to take your mind off homework and prepare yourself for future life. The following is some advice on ___ to make your vacation meaningful and colorful.
Take exercise. Regular exercise, much health. You ____ hard most of the time so far. Therefore, you need to join in outdoor activities, which can bring your whole body into action. You can benefit from different forms of exercise ___ swimming, jogging and mountain climbing.
Learn some basic life skills. One day, you will live alone. As a result, you can't ____ your family any longer. In order to deal with your ____ matters in your own life, you should learn cooking, washing and other practical (实用的) skills.
Go for a journey. Travel to places of interest. In this way, you can find the culture there different from ___ of your hometown. Beautiful scenery can ____ make you relaxed. Imagine that you are lying on the warm beach in bright sunshine, with light sea wind gently blowing. Isn't it enjoyable and comfortable?
Enjoy family time. Home is the place in which you can rest, receive love and care from relations. Don't always sit in front of a computer alone. Instead, the whole family should spend ____ watching a movie on the sofa together. Besides, it's great fun for family members to gather around the table, ____ sports, clothes or other common topics (话题)．
If you follow the advice above, you will achieve health, independence (独立), peace of mind and feelings between family members. Today is the beginning of a new life. Your summer vacation must be full of ____ and success. Wish you a wonderful time!
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2.A.have worked B．worked C．will work D．works
3.A.instead of B．due to C．such as D．looks
4.A.depend on B．give up C．hear from D．Insist on
5.A.public B．negative C．personal D．Happy
6.A.it B．that C．one D．what
7.A.also B．either C．too D．as
8.A.some times B．some time C．sometimes D．some
9.A. discussed B. to discuss C．discussing D．discuss
10.A. sadness B. joy C．worry D．Happy
— Excuse me, could you please tell me if the sports meeting _________ on time?
— It depends. If it ____________ tomorrow, we’ll have to put it off.
A. will start; rains B. starts; rains
C. will start; will rain D. starts; will rain
— So, can you tell me __________ here at noon?
— Well, a car hit a bike while I was walking down Center Street.
A. what did you see B. what you saw
C. when did you see it D. when you saw
