Naturally ,American schoolchildren love holidays .And they get a lot of them each year .Besides having national holidays such as Thanksgiving and Presidents; Day off from school ,students get longer breaks in the US only go to school for about 180 days a year.To students ,holidays are perfect .However ,parents think there are advantages and disadvantages .
On the one hand ,school holidays allow families to spend time together .Many American parents take time off from work during June,July or august to travel with their children on vacations either in the US or in a foreign country .On the other hand ,schoolchildren get much more time off school than parents get vacation for an time.This means that parents with young children may have to pay more in the babysitting or day care coats.As well ,the long summer holidays mean that students sometimes get bored.
Besides going on trips with their parents ,American students enjoy taking part in different kind s of activities during the holidays .For example ,some kids enjoy summer camps and outdoor adventure holidays .Such trips are great adventurous students .They also have a lot to offer students who aren’t usually interested in traditional PE activities .ou can do courses in survival skills ,for example .Students learn how to make a camp in the forest ,which wild food they can eat and how to find their way to make a camp in the forest,which wild food they can eat and how to find their way back to the center.
Students who are not excited about summer camps and outdoor adventure may take part in courses in computer game design ,film making and photography during the holidays .Finally ,the traditional school trip to foreign countries is always popular .Students can practice their foreign language skills and experience every day life in a different culture.
1.How long are kids in the US at school every year?
About 180 days B.About 280 days
C.About 200 days D.About 300 days
2.What does the underlined “they “refer to in the third paragraph?
A.Some kids B.Different traditional PE activities
C.Parents D.Summer camps and adventures
3.Which of the following is true ?
A.Both parents and students think school holidays are perfect.
B.Parents can take care of their young kinds of activities
C.Students enjoy taking part in different kinds of activities during holidays .
D.Students don;t like to have school trips to foreign counties during holidays .
4.What would be the best title for the passage ?
A.School Trips in the US . B.school Holidays in the US .
C.School Activities in the US. D.Outdoor adventure in the US
Have you ever wanted to stop eating something sweet but you just couldn’t ?Is the first thing you do wehn you get home from schol to look in the biscuit tin ?Can you eat a huge bar of chocolate all by yourself ?Can you say “no”to sweets at parties ?If you can’t ,thenn there is a reason ...perhapos you are a sugar addict !Does that sound funny ?Well ,doctors say that people who eat sweets regularly can easily becoame addicted to sugar .What’s more ,most sugar addicts don’t even realize that they are addicted !Sugar addiction is serious becauase it can really damage your health .doctors say that we should eat food which is healthy such as fresh fruits and vegetables,and that we shouldn’t eat a lot of sugar ,fat or fast food .But sugar addicts can’t follow this advice .They know they must stop eating sweet food,bu htey can’t .
So what can you do if you think you are ddced o he taste of sugar?Well here is some advice :
Eat some fresh fruits when you really want something sweet to eat .
Cut down son sweet foo lowly .Don’t try to stp eating it at once
You have to tell your parents ,If they know ,they will help you.
1.What does the nderlined word “damage”mean ?
A.be kind to B.be good ofr
C.be harmful to D.be sorry for
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Fresh fruits are the best food for us.
B.We shouldn’t eat sugar to keep healthy .
C.Parents may help you to give up bad eating habits.
D.It’s necessary to stop eating swet food at once.
3.What’s the main idea of the passsage?
A.Some advice to stop eating sweet food
B.The importance of having good eating habits .
C.The reasons why people become addicted to sugar .
D.Something about sugar addiction and how to give it up.
1.When can we visit Art Museum ?
A.11:00 am -7:00pm every day B.8:00am -6:00pm on weekdays
C.8:00am-9:30am every Sunday D.8:00am -6:00 pm on weekends
2.Where can we go if we want to learn music?
A.25Jiefang Road B.95 the Fifth Avenue.
C.120 Xinjin Street D.Thermopolis Town
3.If you and your parents visit National Park ,how much should you pay ?
A.$15 B.$30 C.$38 D.$45
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Deal with conflict
Losing friends is about as easy as making friends if you don’t know how to deal with anger and conflict .Conflict is part if everyone’s __1.____.It will show up at school , at work and at home .It’s Ok to feel angry ,annoyed or sad. These feelings are __2.___,but different people deal with ___3.______in different ways .Some people shout, call people names ,or even hit the person who has __4.____them .Others do their best to keep away from disagreements but very few deal with conflict ___5.________.
Dealing with conflict is a step by step progress._____ 6.______you start discussing the problem ,calm down ,count to 10 and imagine a relaxing ___7.______.Then ,say what is really bothering you ,but watch how you express yourself .Don’t complain .Share ___8.___you feel by using “I “ For example ,don’t say “You are always ordering me to do this or to do that ,”but “I feel sad___9.__you don’t pay attention to what I think .
You want people to ____10._____your opinion so make sure you practice what you want to say .Listen carefully to the other person and accept that he or she might see the problem in a different way .Be open-minded and willing to say sorry .
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You've Got a Cold!
You feel tired and you have no energy. You can't breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts Don't be afraid. you have probably just got a . Every year, many kids experience this sick feeling Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So, what_ is a cold?
Well, a cold is an infection（传染. It affects（影响） your nose, ears and throat and makes you feel sick and weak. It's very to catch a cold. When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria (细菌） travel through the air and your body and then make you sick.
Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after touching something that has bacteria on it, a door or your desk at school, you can get sick.
Some of the symptoms（症状） of a cold _ a fever, a sore throat and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your _ are watery, you've probably got a cold. Most people who have got a cold feel very tired and don't have much energy to do anything.
A cold is not a pleasant thing to . However, there are some things you can do to feel better. You should have hot drinks you've got a sore throat and cough.
You should eat healthy foods and get a lot of rest so your body can be strong enough to fight your cold. If you've got a fever, or if you aren't feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor and take some medicine.
A cold can be frustrating, just remember that there are many things you can do to feel better and get stronger. Take care of your body and stay healthy.
1.A. cough B. headache C. fever D. cold
2.A. exactly B. nearly C. clearly D. firstly
3.A. difficult B. necessary C. easy D. helpful
4.A. build B. enter C. feel D. find
5.A. like B. on C. behind D. with
6.A. take B. catch C. tum D. include
7.A. legs B. arms C. eyes D. ears
8.A. do B. make C. pass D. experience
9.A. until B. so C. if D. unless
10. A. then B. but C. and D. or
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答题卷上将其序号涂黑。其中有两个句子是多余的。（每小题1分）
Kate: Good morning, Jack. 1.
Jack: Oh no!
Kate: What do you mean, "Oh no"?
Jack:I think I left it-- on the kitchen table! 1 was hurrying because l was late.
Kate: 2.
Jack: I'm very sorry!
Kate: Well, it doesn't matter. 3. But can you bring it tomorrow?
Jack: Yes, OK. I'm sorry!
Kate: It's all right. See you tomorrow.…Oh, Jack, What's the matter? 4.
Jack: Well,I remember your book isn't at home.I think I left it on the bus!
Kate: Oh, my god! 5.
