Middle school days are both fun and busy. Students spend their days in class, listening to the interesting and boring words of the teacher. They spend the short breaks running, playing and shouting happily going back to the classroom again. But should students spend their free time outside school?
In Western countries, it is ordinary for students to have a part-time job after school and at weekends. Students can make their own money and learn more about the “ world”. They enjoy the independence(独立) and(of course) money, and parents enjoy the quiet house. , it seems that, in China, parents so much about their children’s studies that they prefer to see their children most of their free time studying and preparing for all those exams. It is natural for to feel that way in China, but I believe the answer lies in balance. Sometimes, western school children work long hours after school to make money, so they become too tired to listen in class or have no time for homework. But Chinese students spend much time on their studies that other things become3 less important.
So, find a good and healthy balance! If you have a part-time job and you feel , your parents will also be happy because you’re spending the money you make and not theirs!
A．always B．sometimes C．forever D．even
A．while B．after C．before D．without
A．where B．what C．why D．how
A．true B．real C．developing D．developed
A．Because B．And C．However D．Although
A．know B．talk C．worry D．complain
A．spend B．use C．talk D．keep
A．students B．teachers C．children D．parents
A．such B．so C．very D．too
A．happy B．tired C．nervous D．busy
Being on the road at 3:15 am to drive 450 kilometers wasn't in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a few days to prepare myself for the following busy .
My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the snowfield. I my car to make sure that everyone could get to the drop-off point so that they could get together and enjoy their week's by snowboarding and skiing.
The only thing that l was thinking of on my journey was that as soon as I and said goodbye,1 would make the trip ,in total, a round trip of 900 kilometers in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening, particularly as I was looking forward to relaxation.
Simon and I talked, on our way, a little about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we spent five continuous hours together.
On my return trip, I a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning fog. Within an hour it cleared. I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home l was refreshed（恢复精神）and energized even though 1 was physically tired. And I knew that l would have a good sleep that evening.
A change in your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the chance to look at something from different ways, as well as to be refreshed and energized. Now I'm looking forward to my next event and many more chances to spend quality time with those who are important to me and make my life more rewarding.
A．surprising B．relaxing C．moving D．exciting
A．hour B．day C．week D．month
A．offered B．parked C．drove D．lent
A．performance B．excitement C．activity D．break
A．rested B．started C．arrived D．left
A．forward B．back C．out D．away
A．always B．usually C．sometime D．seldom
A．developed B．showed C．lost D．kept
A．greatly B．completely C．immediately D．mentally
A．planned B．unexpected C．discussed D．prepared
As I look back on it now, I realize it was kind of silly of me to be so worried when Daddy was really just late. I waited every night for Daddy whom I followed around everywhere.
That day, I stood at my place by the door, waiting for his return from work.
After standing there for a while, I began to where Daddy was. I ran into the kitchen and asked Mummy ,“When is Daddy coming? ”
“ Soon, honey, ”Mummy replied distractedly (心不在焉的) because she was following a difficult recipe(cookbook) for dinner.
I ran back to the door for I knew that Daddy was coming and that I wasn’t standing there for nothing, I began to read the words from my favorite books.
Tired of that, I went back to the kitchen to ask Mummy again but I could open my mouth, she handed me a My little Pony coloring book. She said: “I’m busy, Daniel. Go and a pretty picture and I’ll hang it on the fridge. ”
I went back to the door, put my book and crayons (蜡笔) down, then went to get my mini chair to sit in. After a while, the became a pink-and-purple artistic wonder.
Soon I with relief (放心) as I heard the sound of the garage door and Daddy’s car driving in. I heard him turn off the engine and open and close his car door. The next thing I knew was that the door opened and there stood Daddy. I stood up and my arms . I hugged him tightly and whispered, “I love you”.
As I sit at the computer finishing this story, I know Daddy will be home soon. I still when he’s late. I still go to greet him when he arrives. And I still tell him I love him.
A．own B．usual C．favorite D．strange
A．think B．understand C．wonder D．search
A．hopefully B．thoughtfully C．politely D．sadly
A．when B．as C．until D．before
A．color B．make C．draw D．paint
A．book B．picture C．fridge D．chair
A．smiled B．cried C．laughed D．called
A．shaking B．opening C．shutting D．breaking
A．carried out B．took out C．gave out D．held out
A．mind B．realize C．doubt D．worry
Breakfast is very important. It is one of the most important（最重要的）_ of the day. To keep healthy, everyone should a good breakfast._the right food is necessary for good health. We may have eggs, bread, milk __ breakfast.
Many students go to school without breakfastthey get up late or their parents don’t cook for them. It’s for their health.
breakfast children may not grow fast and may not study and play very well at school. They may . And when they’re ill, they will a long time in recovering（恢复）.
I think everyone should have some good habits. It’s necessary.A. meal B. meals C. dinner
A. to have B. have C. has
A. Eating B. Eats C. Eat
A. in B. on C. for
A. because B. so C. but
A. good B. bad C. better
A. Without B. With C. Not have
A. ill B. are ill C. be ill
A. spend B. take C. make
A. health B. healthy C. bad
Nadya Vessey, of Auckland, New Zealand, was born with an illness. So at the age of 16, of her legs below the knees were cut off. One day when a little boy was watching _ take off her prosthetic(假体的)legs, he asked her she didn't have any legs. Thinking quickly she asked him whether he had read The Little Mermaid（美人鱼）．He said“_ ．”So Nadya told him that she was a mermaid. The Little boy was and said,"Wow! That's so cool!” And then he ran off to tell his Dad.
The of becoming a mermaid became clearer and clearer in Nadya's mind. After it over, she wrote to Weta Workshop in Wellington to ask if they could her. She never believed they actually would, so she was excited when she knew they_ _. Weta workshop's manager, Richard Taylor, was very pleased to make it true, and wanted Nadya to be _ .
It took Weta Workshop two years to make a special for Nadya. "A prosthetic is a prosthetic, and your body has to be comfortable it and you have to make it part of ". After practicing in the , Nadya went to the open sea to try on her mermaid suit. It was amazing and great to watch Nadya swim, and to see her dream come true.
Nadya Vessey herself has written the story of a real mermaid.
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A．me B．you C．him D．her
A．why B．how C．when D．where
A．No B．Yes C．Sorry D．Goodbye
A．sad B．afraid C．surprised D．fortunate
A．news B．idea C．story D．history
A．going B．taking C．turning D．thinking
A．save B．pick C．treat D．help
A．agreed B．checked C．refused D．received
A．ugly B．beautiful C．friendly D．relaxed
A．hat B．jacket C．sweater D．suit
A．with B．about C．from D．of
A．myself B．ourselves C．yourself D．yourselves
A．dining hall B．waiting room C．living room D．swimming pool
A．too B．really C．well D．enough
Hello, Do you know ? My name Cindy Brown. Cindy is my name and Brown is my family name. I am a . I am nine years old. My is 667-1298. There are（有） people in my family---my parents, my brother and I. We all like fruit and vegetables.
My name is Sonia Hall. I am an girl. I am 13. There are four people in my family. They are parents, my brother and I. I also have a cousin. She is my uncle’s .We are good . I have a bedroom（卧室）. A computer and a CD player are on a desk . The bookcase is near the door and my books are on it. I like sports very much, so（所以） the books are about（关于）sports. I like football and baseball
A．me B．I C．my D．us
A．am B．are C．is D．be
A．last B．Chinese C．one D．first
A．boy B．girl C．daughter D．cousin
A．ID card number B．watch C．answer D．telephone number
A．three B．four C．five D．six
A．English B．great C．good D．nice
A．her B．my C．your D．his
A．son B．aunt C．daughter D．grandmother
A．brothers B．grandfathers C．friends D．boys