It was __________ computer games that cost the young man a lot of precious time that he ought __________ on his lessons．
A. to play, to be spending B. playing, to spend
C. played, to have spent D. playing, to have spent
Unfortunately, the aboriginal(����) people tried in vain to win independence __________ the ruling tribe, and prejudice __________ them still continued.
A. of, towards B. on, for C. from, against D. by, over
As everyone knows, the South China Sea is __________ part of China, __________ important part of China, any other country outside Asia doesn’t have __________ say in this issue.
A. a, an, / B. /, an, a C. a, the, the D. a, an, /
在最近学校组织的一次社会实践活动中，你班同学参加了进行了关于一项青少年课余活动情况的调查，调查结果如下。请用英语写一篇短文， 简要介绍调查情况，谈谈你的看法，并提出建议。
注意：1. 词数150个左右。
2. 文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
Recently my class took part in the social practice organized by our school, in which we
conducted a survey among kids aged 5-14 about their extra-curriculum activities. _____________________________________________________________________________
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请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。
The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don't come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children---as in all of life---what we do is influenced by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values.
To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents' advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they "leave the nest" at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not "tied to their mother's apron strings."
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals ─ not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don't make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.
Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become full-time homemakers.
Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about. Many parents feel that an old-fashioned spanking(一顿打) helps youngsters learn what "No!" means. Others prefer alternate forms of discipline. For example, "time outs" have become popular in recent years. Children in "time out" have to sit in a corner or by a wall. They can get up only when they are ready to act nicely. Older children and teenagers who break the rules may be grounded, or not allowed to go out with friends. Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while. Although discipline isn't fun for parents or children, it's a necessary part of training.
Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children. Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?
Title: The Job of Raising Children
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It is no easy task to bring up children. Parents sometimes feel very 1 ▲ , not knowing what to do. |
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The goal of parents |
They help children to be 2 ▲ instead of depending on parents. |
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The relationship between parents and children |
An informal relationship exists between American parents and children. ● Children are praised and 3 ▲ to realize their dreams. ● Children are treated 4 ▲ more like friends. |
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The issue of childcare |
Most young couple struggle with this issue. ● 5 ▲ , mothers stayed home with kids. ● Recently, a day care center is where preschoolers are put. ● There is a(n) 6 ▲ over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children. |
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American parents have different opinions. ● "Time outs" have become 8 ▲ in recent years. ● 9 ▲ away some privileges is a way to punish some older children and teenagers. |
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Raising children takes patience, love, wisdom, courage etc., but it is 10 ▲ . |
Perhaps you have never heard of Katherine Lawes．Katherine was the wife of Lewis Lawes, warden （监狱长） at Sing Sing Prison from 1920 to 1941．In these 21 years he made many reforms --- and an important part of his success was due to his wife Katherine．
Katherine took seriously the idea that the prisoners are human beings ,worthy of attention and respect ．She regularly visited inside the walls of Sing Sing．She encouraged the prisoners, took things to them and spent time listening to them．Most importantly, she cared about them．And as a result, they cared deeply about her．
Then one night in October of 1937, news was "telegraphed" between the prison cells that Katherine had been killed in an accident．The prisoners asked the warden to allow them to attend her funeral．He agreed to their strange request and a few days later the south gate of Sing Sing swung slowly open．Hundreds of men who had committed almost every crime imaginable marched slowly out of the prison, later gathered again at the gate and returned to their cells．There were so many that they proceeded unguarded．But no one tried to escape．If he had, the others might have killed him immediately．So devoted were they to Katherine Lawes, the woman who daily walked into Hell to show the men a piece of Heaven．
Katherine' s strength was to see the men less as prisoners and more as individuals．Thomas Moore once said, "We can only treat badly those things or people whose souls we show no respect for．"
1.When Katherine's husband was the warden at Sing Sing Prison, she did the following things EXCEPT_______________．
A．encouraging the prisoners B．visiting the prison houses
C．spending time in listening to the prisoners D． doing some writing for the prisoner
2.Why did the prisoners ask the warden to allow them to attend Katherine’s funeral?
A．Because Katherine was the wife of the warden．
B． Because Katherine didn't look down upon them and cared about them．
C．Because Katherine made reforms in the prison．
D．Because Katherine had been killed by one of them．
3.Whom does the underlined part “the others” refer to?
A．The policemen at the funeral． B．The guards．
C． The other prisoners． D．The policemen from other prisons．
4.The best title of this passage is_________．
A．To Honor Their Souls B．Reforms at Sing Sing Prison
C．To Meet Their Requirement D． Katherine Lawes' s Life
