The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.
The color red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate (装饰) their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao”. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones hong bao. They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So don’t say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.
For instance, you’d better not say any bad words like “death”. Don’t break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.
Also, don’t borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?
| A．Family members gather for a big meal. |
| B．Friends eat dumplings together. |
| C．They borrow money from friends. |
| D．They give each other hong bao. |
Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival?
| A．Because they enjoy being clean. |
| B．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck. |
| C．Because they think it will bring happiness to others. |
| D．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money. |
We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is _________.
| A．a time of harvest and fun |
| B．celebrated for one whole month |
| C．only celebrated in China |
| D．a time for families to get together |
When you get worried or stressed（有压力）out about something, your heart beats faster, your stomach feels tight or you feel sick. Sometimes it is hard to get to sleep. Everything seems to go wrong at once. What should you do if you feel stressed? Here is some advice.
①Think about what it is that's making you feel bad.
②Talk over your problem with a friend or a trusted adult(大人).
③Get help to do something with the problem if you need it.
④Plan your work if you are getting behind. Plan your time well so that you can fit everything in．
⑤Set yourself some goals（目标）to work your way through the problem.
⑥Make sure that you are getting enough exercise.
⑦Don't take on too much work. You don't have to do everything at once.
⑧Don't say "yes" when you'd like to say“no”, and then you won't be worrying.
⑨Learn to relax. Soft, calming music can help you relax. Reading a book is a good way to relax, too.What happens when you feel stressed?
| A．Sleep badly. | B．Heart beats faster. |
| C．Feel sick. | D．All of the above. |
You should_______ when you feel stressed.
| A．get less exercise | B．talk with your friend |
| C．work harder | D．do everything at once |
To fit everything in you should_______.
| A．do something with your problems | B．get enough exercise |
| C．plan your time well | D．learn to relax |
How to Beat Sadness
We all have days when we are down, tired and unhappy. That’s OK. You need days like this, or how would you know you are happy? You’ll enjoy your good days even more than you have a few bad days. Even if（即使） sadness is a part of life, let’s try to makes it small. Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.
Smile! It’s easy to do and have good results. This way can not only leave you in a good mood (心情) but also bring others a good mood.
Listen to music. It can be your favorite music. Some kinds of music work better than others, so try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.
Take some “me” time. You can find pleasure(愉快) in reading a book, watching a sunrise or having a hot bath, or something like that.
Exercise. Even something as simple as taking a walk will get you blood(血液) flowing. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.
These ways will cheer you up when you are down, but don’t just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them every day to make them a habit. You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away. But if you are in a deep depression(沮丧)，go to see a doctor.
Information Card
| Opinions(观点) |
It is possible to make sadness a small _ |
Simple ways to cheer you up |
_ Listen to you favorite music because it works _ Find pleasure in everyday life, such as watching _ Take a walk and you can clear your mind of sad things. |
| Suggestion(建议) |
Try to make these simple ways a _ |
Beijing Sunshine Secondary School offers after-school clubs and activities from Monday to Friday. These activities are offered to all of the students at no cost. The school decides to give its students opportunities(机会) to become successful lifelong（终身的） learners.
| Clubs and activities |
Time |
Place |
Advisor |
| Art Club |
Tuesday& Thursday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Art Room |
Ms. Wang |
| Chess Club |
Monday& Wednesday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Chess Room |
Mr. Zhang |
| Computer Club |
Tuesday& Thursday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Computer Room |
Mr. Chen |
| Sewing(缝纫) Club |
Monday& Wednesday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
The dressmaker’s |
Ms Wang |
| Web Design |
Monday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Computer Room |
Mr. He |
| Drama (戏剧)Club |
Tuesday& Thursday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Music Room |
Ms Qing& Ms Yao |
| Dress Designing |
Friday 3.05PM—4.35PM |
Art Room |
Ms Wang |
| Other helpful clubs and activities ,as you like. |
Why does the school offer its students the clubs and activities?
| A．To make the students get ready for work. |
| B．To help the students spend their free time. |
| C．To make some money. |
| D．To give the students abilities （能力）to learn. |
Who teaches you computer?
| A．Mr. Zhang. | B．Mr. Chen |
| C．Ms Wang | D．Mr. He |
What is Ms. Wang good at?
| A．Music and dancing. | B．Sport and games. |
| C．Computers and design. | D．Dress and art. |
Who teaches you Web Design?
| A．Mr. Zhang | B．Mr. Chen |
| C．Mr. He | D．Ms. He |
Alice has to have lessons at 15:30 on Friday.
What club can she join?
| A．Dress Designing. | B．Computer Club. |
| C．Drama Club. | D．Art Club. |
| Name: Tom Smith |
Age:12 |
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| Class: 3 |
Grade: 1 |
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| School: No.8 Middle School |
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| Family member |
Name |
Age |
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| Grandmother |
Amy Smith |
60 |
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| Father |
John Smith |
41 |
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| Mother |
Kate Smith |
40 |
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| Brother |
Mike Smith |
8 |
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根据表格内容填空，使短文意思完整。
Tom Smith is English.is 12.He is in No. 8 Middle School. Is he in【小题2】 Three, Grade One? Yes, he is. There are
people in his【小题4】. Amy Smith is his【小题5】. She is 60. His【小题6】 is John Smith.
41. What’s his mother’s name? Kate Smith. How old is she? She’s【小题8】. Who is Mike Smith? He’s Tom’s【小题9】. He is only【小题10】.
Hello, boys and girls. My name is Linda Miller. My first name is Linda. My last name is Miller. Nice to meet you. Look! This is my ruler. It’s red.
Hi, I’m a boy. I’m Jack. My family name is Green. Look! This is my clock. It’s white and black. That is my pen. It’s blue.
Good morning! My name is Lucy King. Lucy is my first name. King is my last name. Nice to meet you. This is my jacket. It’s yellow.______ is a boy.
| A．Linda | B．Jack | C．Lucy | D．Mary |
– She is Linda, what’s her family name?
--_____.
| A．Miller | B．Linda |
| C．Green | D．King |
He is______. His clock is white and black.
| A．Jack Green | B．Jack King |
| C．Linda Miller | D．Lucy King |
– She is Lucy, what color is her jacket?
--______.
| A．It’s black and white. | B．It’s yellow |
| C．It ’s red | D．It ’s blue. |
_____ and ______ are two girls.
| A．Linda Miller; Jack Green |
| B．Linda Miller; Lucy King |
| C．Lucy King; Jack Green |
| D．Linda King; Lucy Miller |