Anyone who has been a parent knows that raising children is a tough job. It is filled with as many difficult and moments as with moments of joy. Children don’t come with an instruction manual(说明书). And each child is . So parents sometimes feel , not knowing what to do.
But in raising children—as in all of life—what we do is by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American . To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children become . From childhood, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they get more 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 their own jobs and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults seek their parents’ advice and approval for the choice they make. But once they “ the nest ” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not tied to their mother’s apron strings (围裙带).
The between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals—not as of themselves. They them to achieve their own dreams . Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a 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.
1.A. delightfulB. meaningfulC. hopeful D. painful
2.A. strange B. differentC. new D. similar
3.A. excited B. frightenedC. puzzled D. surprised
4.A. influencedB. made C. controlledD. changed
5.A. servicesB. standardsC. languagesD. values
6.A. brave B. active C. independentD. optimistic
7.A. freedom B. space C. time D. money
8.A. love B. change C. design D. choose
9.A. still B. then C. thus D. therefore
10.A. build B. get C. enter D. leave
11.A. conversationB. relationshipC. competitionD. gap
12.A. friendsB. children C. teenagers D. extensions
13.A. allow B. force C. forbid D. persuade
14.A. dependenceB. trust C. belief D. confidence
15.A. friendshipB. citizenshipC. membershipD. leadership
假定你是班长李华，请根据以下内容给新任外教Smith先生写一封信, 向他表示欢迎并转达同学们对英语课的希望：
1. 介绍西方文化；
2. 组织多样活动；
3. 关注学生发音, 提高听说能力。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头已为你写好。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m writing on behalf of my class to extend our warm welcome to you......
Yours truly
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出改正后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday, I saw the old lady fall down when I went to school. I was going to help him up. At that moment, a passer-by stop me, saying I might be considered to knock her down. Hearing from his words, I began to slow down my steps. However, another student, that saw everything, went quickly up to help. The old lady said anything but lots of thanks to the good boy. I felt badly and ashamed. Helping other is forever a virtue of China. We can let it disappear. I will try my best reach out my hand without hesitation next time.
When I was a teenager, I used to skateboard on the playground. It seems that skateboarding is an 1. (entertain) hobby a lot of American teenagers take great interest in.
I had a skateboard 2. was bought not too long ago. But since I don’t skateboard any more, I made a 3. (decide ) that I should go to a skateboard shop and give 4. to some kid. I know I would have been so excited if someone had done that for me when I was younger.
So I drove to the local skateboard shop and waited outside for about ten minutes. A boy and his dad 5. (be ) about to walk into the shop when I stepped up. I asked him if he’d like my skateboard. He asked how much it was. I told him it was free---as long as he used it!
His eyes lit up and I could see 6. excited he was. 7. (hand) him my skateboard, I walked back to my car. His dad kept asking me if I was 8. (real) giving him my skateboard, 9. I kept saying ,“Yes!”
I think his dad was 10. excited than he was. I was very happy that I could give someone a very nice skateboard.
Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner . And good health may add years to a person’s life.
Scientists have been the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It that pet owners went to the doctor less than people __ pets. Do pets make people ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.
Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to more slowly.
The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s , levels of the “good” chemicals when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is , maybe people should spend more time with their . Then people might feel better and longer.
You might be allergic（过敏的） to pets. Or you may not want to a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.
Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if pets can help people the way dogs do.
Will a robotic pet the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.
1.A. healthy B. excited C. mad D. hurried
2.A. carrying out B. making up C. looking at D. breaking down
3.A. warned B. showed C. reminded D. advised
4.A. through B. beyond C. against D. without
5.A. busier B. funnier C. happier D. angrier
6.A. though B. until C. if D. unless
7.A. find out B. put out C. turn out D. set out
8.A. sick B. friendly C. old D. lovely
9.A. age B. move C. walk D. grow
10.A. bored B. surprised C. sleepy D. good
11.A. study B. work C. story D. case
12.A. changed B. varied C. fell D. rose
13.A. sides B. chemicals C. studies D. dogs
14.A. important B. unusual C. true D. impossible
15.A. children B. pets C. friends D. neighbors
16.A. live B. wander C. stay D. travel
17.A. head for B. search for C. cheer for D. care for
18.A. family B. computer C. baby D. toy
19.A. brave B. quiet C. faithful D. real
20.A. destroy B. replace C. improve D. accompany
Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
1. Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to procrastinate(拖延). By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from project to project. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each project or task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 2.
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often promotes laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility. Complete a certain number of chores and reward yourself with a good dinner. 3.
4. Spouse(配偶) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not addressed quickly. To fight household laziness, lead by example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own chores. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
5. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help boost your mood.
A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.
B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.
C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home.
D. If you have a hobby, celebrate after completing a project.
E. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.
F. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.
G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
