For Ameriean teenagers, doing apart﹣time job is an important part of growing up. They can leam sone important skills by doing apart﹣time job. They can also make some money in this way. Many ten agers believe that making their own money brings them pride and freedom.
American teenagers can do part﹣ time jobs at the age of 14. On week days, they may go to work a few hours a week after school. They usually work for longer on weekens. In summer, American teenagers are excited if they find part﹣time jobs at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs can bring them much fun.Some of the most stresfuldf (有压力的) jobs include teaching nursing and police work. But these jobs can be useful for their future. Whenthey grow up,the students with work experience are more likely(可能的) to suceed than those without work experience. A favourite job for manyteenagers is taking care of babies, and they canstart before the ageof 14. What they only do is to stay in the house and makesure the kis
are OK. At the same time, they can do their homework, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends. It is important to balance(平衡) school, homework, and a part﹣time job.Many American teenagers agree to do a part﹣ time job and they value(珍视)their work experience and the skills from the job.
(1)The American teenagers do a part﹣time job for .
A. |
talking on the phone with friends |
B. |
learning skills and getting money |
C. |
helping their families in the future |
D. |
doing anything they like |
(2) is less stressful for American teenagers.
A. |
Police work |
B. |
Nursing |
C. |
Working at camps |
D. |
Teaching |
(3)Which kind of part﹣time jobs can a 13 ﹣year﹣old girl do in America?
A. |
Working at parks. |
B. |
Working at a swimming pool. |
C. |
Looking after babies. |
D. |
Doing the dishes in a restaurant. |
(4)The American teenagers may work for a week after school on weekdays.
A. |
one hour |
B. |
one day |
C. |
a few days |
D. |
a few hours |
(5)What's the passage mainly about?
A. |
American teenagers and their part﹣time jobs. |
B. |
Some popular part﹣time jobs among American teenagers. |
C. |
How to make more money and learn more skills. |
D. |
Whether American teenagers should work after graduation. |
This is a room in Kate’s house. There is a big bed, a table, a computer and some chairs in it. There’s a glass and some books on the table. There is a picture on the wall. Kate is in the room. She is looking at the picture. Her father and mother are in the school. They work hard.Is there one room in Kate’s house?
A.Yes, there is. B.There is a bed. C.There is a computer. What’s in the room?
A.Only a bed. B.Only a table.C.A bed, a table, a computer and some chairs.Is there anything on the table?
A.Yes, there is. B.No, there isn’t. C.Some books.Who is at home?
A.Kate’s father.B.Kate’s mother.C.Kate.Kate’s father and mother are ________.
A.teachersB.studentsC.at home
The French have special meal etiquette(礼仪). If you plan to go on holiday in France, why not read the following tips? They can make you feel good when you visit a French restaurant or are invited to a French house.
Breakfast in France
French meals are quite similar to those in the rest of the western world. The breakfast is lighter than elsewhere. Milky coffee or hot chocolate are also classics. Contrarily (相反地) to what happens in British(英国的) families.
Lunch in France
Lunch was traditionally(传统地) the main meal of the day in France, this is why the French still usually take more than one hour to have lunch. In big cities, lunch looks more like those in the UK or in the USA, being a sandwich or fast-food meal.
Dinner in France
In France, the dinner has become the main meal of the day over the last couple of years, as the lunch is now often made of a simple sandwich or salad.
The French dinner is made up with the starter, main dish, cheese often with salad or fruit, dessert and coffee.Breakfast is not very important in ____________.
A. France B. the UK C. the USATraditionally, __________ was the main meal of the day in France.
A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinnerWhy has the dinner become the main meal of the day now?
A. Because the French want to have more food.
B. Because the French have enough time at noon.
C. Because the lunch is often simple.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. French meals are similar to the rest of the western world.
B. Breakfast is more important in the UK than in France.
C. People eat fast-food meals in big cities in France.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to make three meals
B. Three meals in France
C. Different kinds of food in France
Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. It is a day to thank fathers. On that day, fathers usually receive greeting gifts and cards. On the cards, children will write, “Thanks, father.” “Best wishes for Father’s Day” and so on. Father’s Day is also a day families get together at home as well as in the restaurants.
Where does the idea for the holiday come from? We should thank an American. In 1909 she wrote letters to some important persons. In her letter she advised to make Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. In June in 1910, people celebrated(庆祝) the first Father’s Day in Washington. People whose parents are dead often decorated(装饰) their graves(坟墓) with flowers on these days. These are days of family fun and creating good feelings and memories(记忆,回忆).When is Father’s Day?
A. The second Sunday in May.
B. The third Sunday in June.
C. The third Saturday in June.On Father’s Day usually receive gifts and cards.
A. fathers B. mothers C. fatherWhere does the idea for the holiday come from?
A. China. B. England. C. America.When did the people celebrate the first Father’s Day?
A. In June in 1900. B. In July in 1910. C. In June in 1910.Which sentence is not TRUE?
A. On the cards, children will write “Thanks father.”
B. Father’s Day is also a day students get together at school.
C. In 1909 an American wrote letters to some important persons.
Daming’s grandparents like to stay healthy, so every day they get some exercise in a park near their home. They sometimes wear T-shirts.
Darming’s mother likes chocolate, but she doesn’t often buy any because it isn’t very healthy. She likes going shopping and always buys expensive clothes. She has got 11 silk scarves, 20 dresses and a lot of shoes. She spends a lot of money.
Betty’s cousin likes reading and she reads lots of books and magazines. She also likes films and often goes to the cinema, but she never watches sport.
Tony’s sister likes music. She likes going to concerts but it’s often expensive. She buys CDs of her favourite songs.
Lingling’s aunt and uncle like football, but they don’t go to football matches. They usually watch football on television at weekends. They always like watching AC Milan, but they sometimes watch Manchester United.Daming’s grandparents get some exercise in a park so they like to__________.
Who likes going shopping and always buys expensive clothes? __________________
Betty’s cousin is good at ______________and she reads lots of books and magazines.
Tony’s sister likes _________________but it’s often expensive.
Lingling’s aunt and uncle usually __________________on television at weekends.
Dear friends,
My name is Tony. I am English. I am twelve years old this year. I am tall, and I am good at playing football. I am in Grade Seven. There are thirty boys and twenty girls in my class. We are learning Chinese in our school. Our Chinese teacher is Mr. Wu. He is a little short, but he is very strong. He is very nice to us. I have some good friends in my class. Tom is a tall boy with short black hair. He is good at playing football, too. Alice is short and she loves wearing red dresses. She is good at English. Mary has long hair. She can speak Japanese and she likes swimming. We all study hard.
What about your school and your friends? Please write soon.
Yours,
TonyWhich country is Tony from?
A.America | B.England | C.China | D.Australia |
Who is Mr. Wu?
A.He is Tony’s English teacher. | B.He is Tony’s father. |
C.He is Tony’s Chinese teacher. | D.He is Tony’s friend. |
How many students are there in Tony’s class?
A.20. | B.30. | C.52. | D.50. |
Who likes swimming?
A.Tom. | B.Alice. | C.Mary. | D.Mr. Wu. |
Who writes this letter?
A.Tony. | B.Tom. | C.Mary. | D.Alice. |