Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.
If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometime it's a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting farther and farther behind,and it may seem like you'II never catch up.
When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.Lots of kids , according to the writer.
| A．like school very much | B．are good at reading and writing |
| C．don't like doing homework | D．have the thought of hating school |
What does the underlined word “it”refer to(指的是)in the frrst paragraph?
| A．A good education. | B．School. | C．Future life. | D．Friendship. |
If you don't like school, the first step is to.
| A．find out why | B．go to see a doctor |
| C．ask your parents for help | D．leave school for a short time |
How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to .
| A．keep silent about your problems | B．share what you' ve written with others |
| C．write down your feelings about school | D．get along well with your classmates |
Did you have cereal（麦片）for breakfast this morning？If you did，you're not alone.Lots of people eat cereal for breakfast every day.In fact，cereal is popular all over the world.It all started with one man，Will Keith Kellogg.
Will was born on April 7，1860，in Battle Creek，Michigan.His first job was as a stock boy at the Battle Creek Sanitarium.A sanitarium is a special kind of place that is a little like a hospital.A sanitarium is meant for people who are ill for a long time or who are getting over a serious illness.Will had other jobs as he got older.But when he grew up，he became a manager of the sanitarium.His brother，John，was the chief doctor there.
One big problem at the sanitarium was the patients' diets.The patients needed healthy diets，but it was also important for the food to taste good.Will was trying to find a good food choice to take the place of the bread，but it wasn't going very well.Then，by accident Will found something even better.He left some wheat to cook too long.When it was rolled out，it formed large，thin flakes.He asked his brother to serve it to the patients，and they loved it!In fact，they liked it so much that they wanted breakfast flakes sent to them even after they left the sanitarium.So Will started a new business in 1884：selling packaged breakfast flakes.Before long，Kellogg's breakfast cereal was popular in other countries，too.Today，there are many kinds of breakfast cereals.But it all started with one man and one idea.
Will did more than just create breakfast flakes.His company made a lot of money.But he always shared it with others generously.He used much of his money to help children.He also used his money to help in several other charities（慈善机构）.Will Kdllogg died in 1951.But his most famous invention is as popular as ever.
（1）Will worked as before he became a manager of the sanitarium.
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a chief doctor |
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a stock boy |
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a business man |
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a cook |
（2）Which of the following is NOT TRUE about cereal according to the passage？
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It tasted better than bread. |
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It was Will's favourite food. |
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It was invented by accident. |
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It is popular around the world. |
（3）Which word can describe Will Kellogg best？
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Funny. |
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Nervous. |
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Brave. |
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Generous. |
（4）What is the purpose of the passage？
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To give advice on eating healthily. |
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To introduce patients' breakfast. |
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To describe Will and his invention. |
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To explain how to make cereal. |
Do video games do harm to our children？Today，many children spend a lot of their free time playing games on the Internet.In the UK，99%of kids aged8 to 15 play video games every week.This information tells us that the benefits and dangers of video games must be carefully considered.
For many people，video games are fun.They have bright lights，funny cartoons and exciting stories.Everywhere you look，you can see children playing these games.They play on buses and trains，in restaurants and even at school.
Video games are educational too.They make kids think in a creative way and theyhave to move their hands and eyes quickly.This can improve the way that a child's brain works.What's more，video games make children use their imagination.The player has to do many creative things，like drawing，telling stories and building things.Video games are also a good way to teach children about technology because they can learn how computers and other devices work while they play.
However，a recent study suggests that video games can also be bad for children.First，children can download many games for free.This means that parents often don't know if their children are playing violent or scary games.Second，many children spend too much time playing games on computers and this can lead to health problems.Third，if children spend too much time playing games instead of doing homework，they can have problems at school and get bad grades.Finally，video games can affect children's social skills.If children spend too much time playing video games by themselves，they might not learn how to play with their friends.
In conclusion，it seems clear that video games have some advantages and some disadvantages.It is up to parents to know what games their children are playing and how much time they spend on them.Parents should also make sure their children get enough exercise and spend time with other children.
（1）The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refers to .
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kids |
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computers |
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video games |
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playmates |
（2）Which disadvantages of video games are mentioned in the passage？
a.Result in bad grades.
b.Make kids feel bored.
c.Lead to health problems.
d.Affect children's social skills.
e.Cause problems between parents and kids.
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c，d，e |
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b，d，e |
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a，c，d |
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a，b，c |
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society |
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schools |
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game companies |
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I'm in trouble. Last week，we had a football match，and we lost.We played well，but one teammate didn't do his best，I think.It was like he wasn't even on the court!Disappointed by his behaviour，I said all this to my best friend.But he told everyone else what I'd said.I'm really angry with my friend- what should I say to him？And should I say anything at all to my teammate？ |
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Reply There is an old American saying， "Loose lips sink ships. "This means that if you speak too much about something，especially to people who you don't know so well，it'll cause all kinds of trouble.Maybe now you're in this situation.Forget all these unhappy things. Like 13 |
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Reply Perhaps most importantly，think about your own behaviour.When filled with anger，you would say whatever comes to your mind.You might hurt others.Take a deep breath，calm down，and always remember：think first，speak later. Like 11 |
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Reply In my view（观点），you should do what your parents ask.They're much older than you and you should respect them.It's their house you live in and their money you spend! Like 10 |
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Reply Here's what you need to do.First，apologise to your teammate.Have a chat with him，and tell him directly and honestly that you were talking without thinking.Then tell your friend you're angry with him for repeating what you said and making the situation worse，but you hope your friendship will move on. Like 10 |
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（1）Tony posted his problems on the forum in order to .
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discuss the match |
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show football sills |
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get help from others |
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catch his teammate's attention |
（2）Which is Lingling's view according to the text？
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It's polite of you to apologise in time. |
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It's important to ask your parents for help. |
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It's necessary to say whatever comes to your mind. |
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It's helpful to keep calm when you're angry. |
（3）Whose reply is not relevant（关联）to Tony's problems？
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Betty's. |
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Lingling's. |
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Ms Li's. |
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Daming's. |
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Get a good idea. Choose a topic carefully.You can talk more easily about something you like and know about. |
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（4） Talk more slowly than you usually do but speak more loudly than usual.Make sure that everyone can hear you easily. |
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Don't try to say too much. |
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Don't speak too fast. |
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Make notes and prepare. |
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Plan your talk. |
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Look up not down. |
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Finish on tim. |
Have you ever bought something and then changed your mind？For Alison Jenson，15，this used to happen several times a week.Alison was a shopaholic.She just couldn't stop shopping and she loved special offers.
Alison's bedroom is full of stuff. "I've been to every shop in Birmingham，I think， "says Alison.She picks up some earrings.The labels are still on them. "These were half price， "she says. "I've never worn them. "Alison's problem wasn't just jewellery.She also bought a lot of clothes，though not many shoes，because they were usually too expensive.She has also bought lots of other small things - like 20 new covers for her phone.She hasn't used any of them.
According to experts，we all feel excited after we buy something new.For shopaholics，it's a little different.Soon after they buy something，they think they've made a mistake and start to feel unhappy.So they buy themselves something else to feel happier.
Psychologists （心理学家）first described the problems of shopaholics in 1915.However，there was very little research on the subject until recently.Now，doctors think thousands of people suffer from the problem，and the situation is getting worse.There are also more teenage shopaholics now，although most young people don't have enough money to go shopping very regularly.
Alison knew she had a problem. "I often bought something every day.Usually it was something small，but I just needed to buy it， "she says. "I spent money that I got for my birthday，and when I was short of cash，I borrowed money from friends or my parents.When I couldn't go shopping，I felt anxious.Then one day，my parents just looked at all the stuff in my room and said，'This is crazy!' I knew theywere right. "I needed some big changes in my life.
Alison now gets help with her problem and feels she has changed.She no longer thinks she's a shopaholic. "When I want to buy something in a shop，I ask myself two questions， "she says. "Do I need it？Can I afford it？The answer to both questions is usually 'no'，so I walk away.It's great!"
（1）What do experts say about shopaholics？
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Shopaholics feel sad when they are shopping. |
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Shopaholics soon feel unhappy after they have bought something. |
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Shopaholics feel more excited than other people when they shop. |
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Shopping is the only way shopaholics can feel happy. |
（2）The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 5 refers to .
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psychologists |
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doctors |
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Alison's parents |
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Alison's friends |
（3）Which word can best describe Alison's feeling at the end of the passage？
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Glad. |
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Worried. |
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Embarrassed. |
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Moved. |
（4）The best title for the passage above might be .
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Shop Till You Drop! |
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Shopping Makes Me Happy! |
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You'd Better Shop Less ! |
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I Can Stop Shopping Now! |
