In the past, Tom didn’t help out at home. His mom wasn’t very happy with him. Now, things are different and she is very happy. Tom is like any other teenager. He goes to school, does his homework, meets his friends and enjoys doing sports. But between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, Tom does something different. 1.他为全家人做饭：Mom, Dad, younger brother Joe and older sister Emma.
2. “I think it’s important for teenagers to learn to cook meals. Math and English are important, of course, but they need other skills to help them in today’s world. 3. First I taught Tom how to cook easy meals. Then he started using recipes (食谱) in my cookery books. Yesterday he made vegetable soup. It was very good!” said Tom’s mom.
“I love cooking and I think I’m really good at it. None of my friends cook meals. I don’t know why. 4.它不难，而且很有趣。” said Tom.
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2 . Mobile phones have a bad influence on young Chinese students’ sleep and memory, according to a recent study.
The study is based on (以……为依据) a survey of 2, 298 students aged 6 to 18. It found boys are more dependent (依赖的), but girls are more likely (可能的) to use their mobile phones before they sleep than boys. 1.The more students use mobile phones before they sleep, the longer it takes for them to fall asleep. So they will not sleep well, which leads to a poor memory.
In 2021, the Ministry of Education stopped all primary and middle school students from bringing mobile phones to schools. If they want to bring mobile phones to schools, they need to hand them in to their teachers during school time.
Yu Yi, father of a primary school student in Changsha, Hunan Province, “she has a smartwatch if she needs to reach us,” he added.
2.年轻的学生很容易对手机产生依赖, so the intervention (干预) from parents is necessary.
1. 将短文中划线的句子翻译成中文。2. 将短文中划线的句子翻译成英文。
Before you go to another country, it is a great help if you know the language and some of the customs of the country.
When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say “Hello!” or “Nice to meet you.” and shake hands. Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands after they haven’t met for a long time or when they will be away from each other for a long time.
1.Last year a group of German students went to England for a holiday. Their teacher told them that the English people hardly shake hands. So when they met their English friends at the station, they kept their hands behind their backs. The English students had learned that the Germans shake hands as often as possible, so they put their hands in front and got ready to shake hands with them. 2.这个行为使得大家都笑了。
1. 把文中划横线的句子翻译成中文2. 把文中句子翻译成英文
Recently, Hunan and Hubei provinces in China experienced unusual and extreme (极端的) cold weather. Temperatures dropped below 0℃, with heavy snowfall and icy conditions. This unexpected weather caused great challenges for the people living in these areas.
Schools and businesses had to close because of the bad weather conditions. Many roads were covered in thick snow. 1. 这使得人们旅行困难。 Public transportation (公共交通) was also influenced, with delays (延迟) and cancellations (取消). Power outages were reported in some areas, affecting the supply of electricity to homes and businesses.
In the face of the challenges, the people of Hunan and Hubei showed perseverance (坚定不移) and unity (团结一心). 2. Neighbors helped each other clean up snow on the roads. Social media platforms were filled with posts of kindness and support, as people came together to help those in need.
The experience let us know the importance of community spirit and helping each other. It reminded us that in times of difficulty, we can overcome challenges by working together and supporting each other.
1. 将划线句子翻译成英文。2. 将划线句子翻译成中文。
There are some traditional arts that are connected with animals in China, like paper cutting, Chinese carving, Chinese clay and so on. Paper cutting in the shape of animals is one of the most common examples.
Paper cutting is an amazing art. People use scissors to cut paper into different shapes of animals, flowers, cute babies and so on. During the Spring Festival, people put them on windows, doors and walls as symbols of good luck. This art sounds easy but it can be difficult. For example, some works are about the twelve zodiac sighs (十二生肖). 2024 is the Year of Dragon, so people like to cut the red paper into dragons. When we see the masters cut paper, it only takes them a few minutes to complete everything, but for green hands, they need to practice for a long time.
1.剪纸有着悠久的历史。 It has been around for over 1,500 years. But it didn’t become popular until the 6th century. With the development of the art, it attracted many people. Even ladies in royal (皇家的) families were also judged by the ability in paper cutting. In the 21st century, red paper cutting which means good luck can be often seen in the new year or weddings.
All these pieces by hand look very real. Without doubt, they show the wisdom of Chinese people, and some products in the shape of animals reflect the relations between humans and animals. But it’s a pity that fewer and fewer young people show interest in it. 2. When they understand the real spirit of the art, they will finally fall in love with it.
1. 请将短文中划线的句子翻译成英文。2. 请将短文中划线的句子翻译成中文。
A: Let’s see the pandas first. They’re my favorite animals.
B: Why?
C: Because they’re very cute.
A: Let’s see the lions.
B: Why do you like to see them?
C: Because they’re interesting.
Almost every kid will be asked the question of whom you like better, your mother or your father. 1.There is no doubt that mother is very great as she gives you the life, while father is also of importance. Father’s Day is invented to show gratitude to fathers. Its coming has a story.
The first person to propose (提出) the idea of Father’s Day was Mrs. Dodd in 1906. She wanted a special day to honor her father, whose wife passed away many years ago. To make a living, 2,她的父亲每天努力工作。 At first, Mrs. Dodd wanted Father’s Day to be celebrated on her father’s birthday, but later President Johnson signed a paper to declare the third Sunday of June was Father’s Day. Since then, it became an international day. It is not only to honor one’s father, but also the fathers of all the people.
3.Father’s Day reminds people to say thanks to their fathers. Get ready to thank your daddy for all that he has done. Prepare some surprises, send him greeting cards, make tea for him and many more. 4. He loves you all the time and no matter what difficulty you meet, and he will stand by your side forever.
There are many ways to give thanks to your father. 5.作为学生，最好的办法是实现你的梦想。However, when you grow up, just going home now and then is the best way. I bet no matter how busy you are, remember to call them now and then.
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A Spring Morning
This spring morning in bed I’m lying.
Not to awake till the birds are crying.
1.After one night of wind and showers.
How many are the fallen flowers?
2.这是中国有关春天最著名的诗词之一。It’s simple and catchy (朗朗上口的). The poem writer doesn’t directly say how much he loves spring. Instead, he writes about the details (细节) of the season, the birds, wind, rain showers and fallen flowers. His descriptions of these things show us the cheerfulness he feels during springtime.
3. Chinese poem writers often write about the beauty of spring, such as the bright colors and fragrances (芬芳) of flowers. But the writer chose to write about the sounds of spring. 4.清晨他听到鸟儿们鸣唱, and remembered the sound of the wind and rain in the night. 5.Writing about these sounds allows readers to picture spring using their own imagination.
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It was Friday afternoon. On my way home, I saw a boy talking to his mother angrily. 1.When I walked by my neighbor’s house, I heard her daughter arguing with her. Then I thought of my past. 2.When I was a teenager, I couldn’t get on with my parents. I sometimes argued with my parents. I am sorry that I had such an experience. Now I’m a mother of four girls. Of course we have different opinions. 3.但是我们经常互相交流。In this way we get on very well.
4.和你的父母争吵会使他们生气。And you won’t feel good. So you should try your best to understand them. 5.If you can’t make it, you can ask your teachers for help. They may give you some advice on your problem.
Life is short and family is important! Try to get on well with your parents.
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Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for health. 1. Doctors say many health problems come from bad habits. They tell us, “Eat and drink less, don’t smoke, and exercise more.”
Running is a good form (形式) of exercise because it helps build a strong heart. 2. It also helps most people to be thin. One 68-year-old woman runs three times a week. “I love to eat,” she says. She runs to lose weight.
Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many runners say running keeps colds and other small health problems away. Running can also help people to relax. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.
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