“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充电) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.
A.they think it is necessary |
B.they think their kids are old enough |
C.they have asked the author for advice |
D.they want to follow their kids wherever they are. |
The author of the passage ___________.
A.wants to describe how children use cell phones |
B.knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone |
C.may have done a survey on kids using cell phones |
D.has been a teacher for many years |
Which of the following is true?
A.It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone. |
B.A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents. |
C.The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones. |
D.Most kids are considering having cell phones. |
Who is the passage most probably written by?
A.Parents who have bought phones for their kids. |
B.Someone who does cell phone business. |
C.A teacher who cares most about school safety. |
D.Someone who works for children’s education. |
Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?
A.Keep it on all the time. |
B.Make a call if something goes wrong. |
C.Don’t use it in the bathroom. |
D.Take care not to lose it. |
Zoe , 12,France |
I want to be a doctor when I am older because I like helping people and making them feel better . |
Paige,13,England |
I am going to be an infant ( 婴幼儿 ) school teacher . I love children and love teaching them . So this job is the best job for me . |
Joanne,13,America |
In the future , I would love to be a writer . Writing is one of the things that make me really happy . But if that doesn’t come true , a musician is also OK. |
Tom ,13,England |
I want to be an engineer , and I want to live in Greece. |
Zoe wants to be _________________.
A.a doctor | B.an engineer |
C.a teacher | D.a musician |
Who loves children ?
A.Zoe | B.Paige | C.Joanne | D.Tom |
Where does Tom want to live ?
A.In France | B.In England |
C.In America | D.In Greece |
The underlined word “that ” refers to (指的是)_______________.
A.reading | B.being happy |
C.being a writer | D.teaching children |
What can we know from the passage ?
A.Zoe loves reading very much. |
B.Paige and Joanne are of the same age. |
C.Both Joanne and Tom are from England. |
D.Tom likes to help people and make them feel better. |
Nobody likes to do chores, especially kids. How can you make your kids get into a good habit of doing their chores? Try making chores fun for them.
Play some music:Music makes everything seem like a party, doesn’t it? Play your kids’ favorite music and let them dance around while they are doing their chores.
Make it a treasure hunt (寻宝): It’s a good way when you would like them to clean the house. Let them know that you hide (隐藏) a $5 bill someplace. If they find it, they can keep it.
Change often:If your kids keep doing the same chores for months, they may feel bored. Teaching them a new task (任务) is fun for both you and the kids. They will feel more grown up when they get a new task.
Do it together:It’s never fun to be the only one working and watching everyone else relaxing.
If everyone takes part in doing chores, you will finish them faster and have more fun.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。The article is for .
A.schools | B.teachers | C.parents | D.kids |
There are pieces of advice in the article.
A.three | B.four | C.five | D.six |
The writer thinks it’s better to while asking kids to clean the house.
A.play their favorite music |
B.ask them to do the same things every time |
C.watch them do the chores |
D.give them lots of housework to do at a time |
Kids may feel if they keep on doing the same chores for months.
A.tired | B.fun | C.interested | D.bored |
Which is the best title of the article?
A.Doing chores is good for kids |
B.Help kids set a good habit |
C.Make chores fun for kids |
D.Everyone should do chores |
Most teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members don’t understand them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite common for brothers and sisters to fight with each other, and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking on the phone. This communication(沟通) is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss important things. These things are difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who chooses your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.Many teenagers think that______ can understand them better.
A.friends | B.brothers | C.sisters | D.parents |
_______ is very important to teenagers.
A.To make friends | B.Communication |
C.To stop meeting friends | D.Both A and B |
When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually______.
A.stay alone at home |
B.fight with their parents |
C.discuss it with their friends |
D.go to their brothers and sisters for help |
The sentence “ Your answers are welcome.” Means “________”.
A.You are welcome to discuss the questions with us |
B.We’ve got no idea, so your answers are welcome |
C.Your answers are always right |
D.Your can give us all the right answers. |
Which of the following is the writer’s attitude?
A.Parents should choose friends for their children. |
B.Children should choose everything they like. |
C.Parents should understand their children better. |
D.Teenagers should only go to their friends for help. |
Jenny gets up early in the morning. She has her breakfast and then goes to school. She walks to the bus stop and takes a bus, She gets to school at about half past seven.
Jenny is never late for school. She likes her school and works hard. Classes begin at 8:00. She has six classes every day. Jenny is good at all her lessons, and she likes English best.
Usually Jenny has lunch at school. She goes home at five in the afternoon. Sometimes, she helps her friends with their lessons. After supper she usually watches TV news. Then she does her homework. She goes to bed at about 9:30. Jenny is a good girlWhere does Jenny have her breakfast?
A.She has her breakfast at home. |
B.She has her breakfast at school. |
C.She has her breakfast on her way to school. |
D.She has her breakfast on the bus. |
How does Jenny do in her lessons?
A.She doesn't like going to school. |
B.She can’t do her lessons. |
C.She does very well in her lessons |
D.She doesn’t know her lessons at all. |
How many hours does Jenny stay at school?
A.She is at school for seven hours. |
B.She is at school for seven and a half hours. |
C.She is at school for eight hours. |
D.She is at school for nine and a half hours. |
What does Jenny sometimes do after school?
A.She has supper with her classmates at school |
B.She helps her friends with her lessons. |
C.She does some shopping for her mother. |
D.She goes home with her friends. |
What does Jenny do after supper?
A.She watches TV and then goes to bed. |
B.She watches TV and does some housework. |
C.She watches TV and does her homework. |
D.She reads her English and does some sports. |
Tom’s Timetable
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Mon. |
Tue. |
Wed. |
Thu. |
Fri. |
8:00-8:45 |
English |
Math |
English |
Math |
Chinese |
8:55-9:40 |
Chinese |
English |
Chinese |
English |
English |
9:50-10:35 |
Math |
English |
Math |
Chinese |
Math |
10:45-11:30 |
Music |
Chinese |
Art |
History |
Science |
Noon break |
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2:00-2:45 |
P.E |
Geography |
Chinese |
English |
P.E |
3:00-3:45 |
Art |
Politics |
Music |
Meeting |
Cleaning |
3:55-3:40 |
Free activity |
Which class does Tom have every day?
A.English | B.Science | C.Art. | D.P.E |
What time does Tom finish his morning classes?
A.At 3:45 | B.At 10:35 | C.At 11:30 | D.At 4:40 |
How long is the noon break?
A.Two and a half hours | B.One hour |
C.One and a half hours | D.Two hours |
Which lesson doesn't Tom have on Wednesday?
A.Music | B.Art | C.English | D.History |
How many lessons does Tom have every week?
A.25 | B.30 | C.35 | D.42 |