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1、Family bonding is important for the emotional and psychological health of its members. In today's busy world, it's easy to let meaningful family interactions fewer in favor of work, school, and personal activities. Luckily, with a little effort, you can make your family closer. Here are some ways to do that.
Plan quality time. To work on your family bond, try searching for activities each family member can enjoy together. When the entire family enjoys themselves, there is less room for negativity. Consider visiting parks and museums, or trying new outdoor sports to create lasting memories. Remember to have a backup plan as weather or other factors might change your plans.
Make family dinners a priority (优先事项). Dinners are an easy part of the day in which family members can engage in important or fun discussions. This shared time can strengthen bonds and improve communication. Kids who eat dinner with their families daily are more likely to experience better family relationships.
Organize game night. As they play with family members, they learn to take turns, follow rules, and handle both winning and losing gracefully. These nights also provide a relaxing setting for family bonding, fostering communication and creating warm and lasting memories.
Instead of viewing housework as a burden, turn it into an opportunity for bonding. Assign tasks that suit each family member's abilities and interests. Working together to clean the house or garden not only gets things done but also teaches responsibility and teamwork. Plus, it can be a chance to chat and share stories, making dull tasks more enjoyable and meaningful.
A. Make housework a family activity.
B. Getting out of the house is always a great idea.
C. Take turns doing housework like cooking and cleaning.
D. Both indoor games and outings can provide unique experiences.
E. Children can pick up helpful skills from board games and other activities.
F. Additionally, cooking together can make the experience even more enjoyable.
G. Over time, this may result in feelings of disconnection among family members.
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2、A garden has a way of pulling you in. There is a quiet sense of purpose that comes with doing physical tasks outdoors, Washing pots, adjusting staging, or tying string around a stem that needs support matters more than they seem. They are small actions, but they leave a clear result. You don't need much skill to start. A simple shelf with a few seed trays (盘) or pots is enough. Tools can be basic. Mistakes are expected. You'll learn through doing, not from guides or books.
They are reasons why greenhouses are so often discussed. They make it easier to control your environment and give you the confidence to keep experimenting. Ventilation (通风) lets you manage heat levels. Panels keep pests out. Staging means you can work at a comfortable height without bending.
There are many prefabricated greenhouses available on the market, so right after you buy one, you can use it. Some offer automatic venting, wide access doors, and built-in base frames. These features make daily tasks smoother and encourage regular use of the space.
Hands-on work is a chance to reset your mind while doing something worthwhile. You don't need to finish anything-just show up! Gardening doesn't need to be ambitious. It doesn't need to be formal, structured or complicated. You can start with one tray, one tomato plant, or a few herbs in pots. What matters is the time you give to it.
A greenhouse can extend that habit, support more plants, and give you a quiet place to carry out simple tasks whenever you choose. You won't use it every day. But it will always be there when you feel like stepping outside. If you have been thinking about creating your corner to potter, it may be worth exploring what is available. There are models designed for meeting different needs.
(1)、What can we know about having a garden?A、It depends on guides. B、It costs much money. C、It brings many benefits. D、It focuses on much skill.(2)、What does the underlined word "prefabricated" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Low-cost. B、Environment-friendly. C、Hand-made. D、Ready-made.(3)、What matters most for gardeners according to the author?A、Their knowledge. B、Their experience. C、Their ability. D、Their energy.(4)、What use does a greenhouse have?A、To take the place of a regular garden. B、To make people's creation easier. C、To help people keep gardening habits. D、To meet people's different needs for life. -
3、No one wants others to have wrong ideas about what they can do. But sometimes, when people learn someone has a disability, they may not see the person's true potential (潜力).That's why, on World Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) Day, the National Down Syndrome Society made a strong advertisement (广告). It features an actress who has Down syndrome. The advertisement starts with this person talking about driving-many think she can't do it.
Then, the person talks about other things and important life moments. All these things have one thing in common; People think someone with Down syndrome can't do them. These include living alone, learning about Shakespeare, and going to parties. Unluckily, when people think this way, it can make those wrong ideas come true.
The organization says in the advertisement, "When we have negative thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we might treat them in a way that makes those thoughts real. In sociology, this is called a self-fulfilling prophecy (自证预言)."
We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act. In this way, more people with Down syndrome will get encouragement, help, and support. These things will let them live their real lives fully.
This advertisement is perfect for World Down Syndrome Day, but its message matters every day. The organization also says, "Let's change how we look at things. If we have positive thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more chances at school, at work, in sports, and in social life. Maybe these positive thoughts will finally become real too."
We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life.
(1)、What does the advertisement mainly show about the actress?A、Her illness. B、Her potential. C、Her learning to drive. D、Her study experience.(2)、How should we deal with the self-fulfilling prophecy about Down syndrome?A、We should ignore its impact. B、We should live a happy life. C、We should discuss it with others. D、We should change the bad thoughts.(3)、What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A、To explain reasons. B、To offer suggestions. C、To show backgrounds. D、To provide descriptions.(4)、What may be the best title for the text?A、Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome B、We should support people with various disabilities C、The self-fulfilling prophecy is explained in sociology D、An advertisement for World Down Syndrome Day is shown -
4、Jennifer Weiss's journey to medicine began when she was a child, seeing doctors care for her father, who had heart disease. This experience left a lasting impression on her, and she decided to train as a doctor at 16. Although she enjoyed helping others, Jennifer soon realized she wanted to have a bigger influence on others. She wanted to do more than just take patients to the hospital.
During her college years, Jennifer studied human biology, health, and society, while also volunteering as a doctor and firefighter. She noticed that many people badly needed to get healthcare, which inspired her to create the EMS Equity Project. This project helped patients in Ithaca find healthcare resources. These experiences led her to go for a job in medicine, and she finally joined Weill Cornell Medical College.
At the White Coat Ceremony, Jennifer and her classmates received their white coats and stethoscopes (听诊器). The ceremony marked the start of their medical education. Jennifer, who would be the first in her family to become a doctor, saw the white coat as a symbol (象征) of her responsibility for providing comfort and care to others. She believed that medicine was not just about learning but also about being kind to others.
The ceremony was also a reminder that becoming a doctor requires both professional knowledge and a sense of balance in life. As Dr Joseph Safdieh, a medical educator at Weill Cornell Medicine, said, students should aim to be the best one of themselves as doctors, not someone else. Students, with their different backgrounds and experiences, are ready to take on the challenges of the medical field.
(1)、Why did Jennifer decide to become a doctor?A、She saw how a child was saved. B、She wanted to find a well-paid job. C、She was influenced by some doctors. D、She was badly ill at a young age.(2)、What is the main purpose of the EMS Equity Project?A、To draw public attention to poor families. B、To inspire more students to work hard. C、To help patients in need of medical help. D、To encourage people to do volunteer work.(3)、What did Jennifer think of the White Coat Ceremony?A、It showed an end to college life. B、It exhibited a doctor's responsibility. C、It marked the start of high school. D、It required her to be open-minded.(4)、What did Dr Joseph Safdieh expect the students to do?A、Attend his lectures about medicine. B、Make a lasting impression on others. C、Build up confidence when studying. D、Focus on becoming the best doctors. -
5、The BookBrowse Online Book Club
What it is
The BookBrowse Community Forum (论坛) is a community for book lovers, many of whom are BookBrowse members. It works like a traditional online forum, with a section set aside for book club discussions from the BookBrowse Online Book Club. Each month, BookBrowse hosts some online book discussions on different kinds of books.
How it works
BookBrowse typically has several books discussed each month. All visitors are invited to join the discussions — you just sign up for a free account (账户) and jump in with your views. Each book discussion starts with questions from the BookBrowse's moderator (版主), but you're welcome to add your own.
How books are selected
Every month, BookBrowse creates posts where members recommend (推荐) books, and then everyone can vote for their favorites. The book with the most votes is chosen for the next discussion. Discussions stay up until the participation dies down (usually after 6+ weeks).So if you read a book a bit late, you can still add your thoughts.
Why join
If you enjoy thoughtful, deeper discussions in a friendly forum atmosphere, BookBrowse is a perfect place. The discussions can be quite thoughtful. As lots of members read widely, it's also a great place for recommendations. While the forum is free, BookBrowse offers optional paid memberships which can get you a free copy of some bestsellers and the books being discussed, but you don't need to be a paying member to participate.
(1)、How can you join the discussions in BookBrowse?A、Buying a book from it. B、Having a BookBrowse account. C、Buying a BookBrowse membership. D、Answering questions from its moderator.(2)、On what base does the club select the book to read?A、Sales of books. B、Writers' popularity. C、Members' preference. D、Moderators' recommendation.(3)、What are the benefits of becoming a BookBrowse paying member?A、Getting free copies of some bestsellers. B、Getting book recommendations from others. C、Winning a prize in a monthly book discussion. D、Knowing the books to be discussed in advance. -
6、假定你是李华,是学校英文报"Advice"栏目的编辑。你校留学生Chris写信向你询问如何平衡学习和课外活动之间的关系。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1. 理解安慰;
2. 你的建议;
3. 祝福期望。
参考词汇:extra-curricular activities课外活动balance平衡
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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7、从下面的10个词组中选择恰当的形式,填入句子。
a. go all out b. have a frog in one's throat c. look forward to d. have butterflies in one's stomach
e. in particular f. settle for g. be aware of h. one by one i. refer to j. come across
(1)、The students left the classroom after the exam was over.(2)、Before her first job interview, she and felt very nervous.(3)、If you any unfamiliar words while reading, try to guess their meaning from the context.(4)、We must to finish the project before the deadline this Friday.(5)、I love all kinds of music, classical and jazz.(6)、When the teacher mentioned "the greatest inventor," she seemed to Thomas Edison.(7)、We all receiving your reply and hope to see you soon.(8)、He couldn't sing clearly during the performance because he .(9)、As cyclists, we must the potential dangers on the road.(10)、Don't second best; aim for the top prize in the competition. -
8、If an athlete is found using illegal (非法的) drugs, the committee will ________ him or her from the competition.A、qualify B、disqualify C、clarify D、classify
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9、A class monitor should be ________ and reliable, always keeping promises.A、responsible B、possible C、respectable D、comfortable
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10、He was sweating and looked pale. ________, he was feeling very nervous before the speech.A、Currently B、Regularly C、Obviously D、Likely
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11、Since you didn't answer my call, I ________ that you were in an important meeting.A、assume B、apply C、suggest D、advise
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12、As we ________ the science museum, we could see its huge glass dome.A、aim B、approach C、admire D、argue
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13、Time is our most valuable ________, once it's gone, you can never get it back.A、resource B、source C、course D、force
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14、Although she had changed a lot, I immediately ________ her voice on the phone.A、respected B、referred C、recognised D、reflected
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15、We need a ________ solution to attract more students to join the club.A、creative B、positive C、negative D、active
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16、Each person's fingerprints are ________ which makes them a reliable way to identify individuals.A、unfamiliar B、unique C、unusual D、useful
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17、The two teams held ________ views on how to win the game, which led to a heated argument.A、opposing B、confusing C、amazing D、frightening
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18、By finding a new way to solve the difficult problem, she proved herself to be a(n) ________ student.A、intelligent B、diligent C、different D、confident
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19、The little boy was ________ about what was inside the mysterious box, so he decided to open it.A、serious B、curious C、nervous D、obvious
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20、After the earthquake, the rescue team had to ________ through damaged buildings to find survivors.A、breathe B、struggle C、settle D、section