Last week, some German parents who took their kids out of school early were stopped by the police at the airport. The police were making reports on students who didn't have permission (许可) to miss school.
Like many places, it is against the law to skip (不参加) school in Germany. Children over the age of 9 can't miss classes without permission from the school. But during busy travel time, some parents take their children out of school early to save money on vacations. People can often save a lot of money on flights and hotels by going at a different time than others.
Last weekend was the beginning of an important holiday period in Germany. People in charge of the schools asked the police to check and make sure that students weren't leaving for vacations before they were allowed to.
Police officers at three German airports looked for families with school-aged children. When they found them, the police pulled the families out of lines to talk with them. They wanted to find out if the parents had permission for the children to be out of school. If the children did not have permission, the police reported the families to their schools and to the government. In all, the police reported about 20 families.
These families will have two weeks to show that it was okay for their children to miss school. If they can't, they may have to pay as much as $1,200 as a fine (罚款), or receive some other punishment.
Germany is not the only place where parents have to pay fines if their children miss school. Many other countries and many of the states in the U.S. have similar laws.
The good news is that the families were allowed to go on vacation after they talked to the police. But they might have a big bill waiting for them when they get back.
1.Why do some German parents take their children out of school early during busy travel times?
A.They can spend more time with their children.
B.Their children will study by themselves.
C.They want to save money.
D.Their children can take online courses.
2.In Paragraph 4, police officers at three German airports wanted to ______.
A.find students who skipped school without permission
B.give punishment to the students there
C.take students back to school
D.wait for school managers
3.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Laws on Vacations in Germany B.Give Your Family a Perfect Vacation
C.Don't Skip School in Germany D.Punishment Goes to Families
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A newspaper. B.A science report. C.A travel guide. D.A textbook.
Find a Job This Summer
This summer there are things that students can do to earn some pocket money or to help others. Also, many programs are offered by provincial government and its partners to help students find summer jobs. Here are a few ideas.
Deliver Newspapers
Teenagers can deliver newspapers—usually you ride a bike around a neighborhood and leave the newspaper at each house. Normally you have to have your own bike—and you have to get up early too, because people want their newspapers to read with their breakfast. If you are 15-18 and return to school this fall, you can find jobs of this kind.
Wash Cars
It's crazy for adults to drive to an expensive car wash when they can get a teenager to do the job for less money. Wash the car well and carefully and people will want you to do it again. Then you've got customers!
Give Older People a Hand
Lots of older people are happy for teenagers to help them carry their shopping or do small things for them, like washing or keeping them company (陪伴). You earn money or not, and people in the neighborhood get your help.
Job Programs
If you are a student living in certain communities of the province, you are lucky. There are programs that provide four weeks of paid jobs along with training. After that, you can start and run your own summer business, and you have a chance of winning awards of up to $1000. Go to the government website to learn more about these programs. People under 25 could build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
They are all great ideas. Just choose one of them to make some money. Then spend it or save it. But don't forget it's important always to tell an adult where you are going.
1.What is special about Deliver Newspapers?
A.It requires one to get up early. B.It needs patience and strong body.
C.It offers help to neighbors. D.It gives training before work.
2.Which one provides training?
A.Deliver Newspapers. B.Wash Cars. C.Give Older People a Hand. D.Job Programs.
3.What can you learn from the passage?
A.It's hard for teenagers to find jobs. B.The elders don't want help from teenagers.
C.Washing cars is the best choice for teenagers. D.Whatever you want to do, safety comes first.
Silent and calm, 25-year-old Linda looks out of the window. She may be smiling now, but it's been a long, hard road to _______. Today, she is an author of a best-seller and also a famous artist. Her story is about overcoming _______and encouraging others to do the same.
Linda did not begin talking _______ she was two and a half years old. _______, it was found that she had autism（自闭症）and had difficulty in social communication. Linda's mother taught her the _______ of independence by example and encouraged her to learn how to do things _______
Growing up, she was _______ bullied (欺凌).She was called an alien and some kids would even steal her snacks. She tried changing schools, but she never seemed to be _______.The bullying _______. She also had trouble with tests. But she didn't let them stop her. With the help of her parents, Linda received speech and communication treatment.
After a long period of treating, doctors said that Linda would not succeed or finish her studies. But she proved (证明)them ________. Linda worked hard to build up her confidence and found her ability—creating beautiful paintings. And at 18, Linda went to art college to study painting and was later ________ by the local volunteers to join them on community visits where she could ________ her story.
Now she has gone through the ________ times. And she has come to ________ that she is not useless. At 25, Linda sells her books and some of her paintings to help herself and her family. By sharing her experience, Linda is not only________ others, but also changing their lives.
1.A.wealth B.politeness C.sadness D.happiness
2.A.decisions B.conditions C.difficulties D.discussions
3.A.if B.because C.until D.so
4.A.Honestly B.Unluckily C.Clearly D.Suddenly
5.A.progress B.meaning C.instruction D.interest
6.A.by the way B.right away C.in a hurry D.on her own
7.A.hardly B.secretly C.recently D.seriously
8.A.welcomed B.refused C.treated D.allowed
9.A.received B.developed C.continued D.studied
10.A.wrong B.right C.clever D.silly
11.A.interviewed B.invited C.trusted D.tested
12.A.share B.cover C.copy D.complete
13.A.quiet B.dark C.safe D.comfortable
14.A.realize B.guess C.doubt D.remember
15.A.teaching B.saving C.influencing D.controlling
—Don't worry, Mom. The doctor said it was only the flu.
—______ I'll tell Dad there's nothing serious.
A.What a relief B.Congratulations! C.What for? D.I'm sorry to hear that
It's not easy to change habits, ______ with strong will and self-control, it is possible.
A.for B.or C.but D.so
Earth Day ______ in 1970 for the first time, and the Day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions (地区).
A.celebrated B.was celebrated C.is celebrated D.has been celebrated
