A. Do some free exercise. B. Shop online to save money.
C. Do something good for the nature. D. Get free things from a website
E. Don’t go shopping or shop online. F. Think more before you buy things.
1.
I like to keep fit but I don’t want to spend much money on an expensive gym. Everything’s expensive in London, but there are lots of parks. So I bought some running shoes, and started to go running in the park. I also walk to school now. I save money and get fit at the same time.
—Amy, London
2.
I wanted to change my bedroom and get a new desk, so I was checking out prices of bedroom furniture online when I found a website called Freecycle. Freecycling is when a person gives away things they don’t need. I found a good small wooden desk for my bedroom, and it was free!
—Billy, Southampton
3.
Every time I go to a supermarket, I get a plastic bag. Every time I do exercise I have some water. Every time I go to a restaurant I have some cola. In future, I’m going to buy a “Bag for Life” and drink tap water. I’ll save money, and help the nature too.
—Rani, Brisol
4.
My father makes a lot of money, and he saves most of it, but he isn’t mean. He buys my mom some flowers every Friday, and when he travels, he always brings some perfume and some chocolates. But he has taught us that when you want to buy something, ask yourself two questions. Firstly, do you really need it? And secondly, can you get it cheaper somewhere else?
—Martin, Cardiff
5.
I love designer clothes and the latest fashions, and I really want a cool pair of Gucci sunglasses. I need to save money, so here’s some advice for people like me—don’t go shopping! Don’t go to shopping centers, and don’t use online shopping sites. They’re dangerous.
—Julie, Edinburgh
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Accepting an invitation is a good way to develop relationships. But sometimes we have to say no for some personal reasons.
Weigh (权衡) the importance of the invitation. For example, someone’s wedding (婚礼) is usually more important than a movie night.
Tell the real thoughts. It is the right thing to give the person a yes or no answer.
| A．If you can’t go, don’t be afraid to say it |
| B．Why do you refuse your friends’ invitations |
| C．You should think about why you get the invitation |
| D．Showing your interest can make the person feel better about the rejection (拒绝) |
| E．Thank the person |
| F．So how should we refuse an invitation |
| G．Always say no |
【推荐2】What should we do if one of our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt? Here are some steps you should follow. But always remember to look for medical care after first aid if the wound is serious.
Broken bones: Take away clothing from the wound. Use an ice pack. Don’t move the hurt body part while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Animal bites (咬伤): Wash the bite area with soap and water quickly. Pack the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, cover the area with a bandage and take the person to the hospital. Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is, so the doctor can find the right way to treat him or her at once.
Fainting (昏厥): Have him or her lie with feet lifted a little. Don’t move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall. Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air. Clean the person’s face with a cool cloth.
Nosebleeds: Have the person sit up with his or her head tilted (倾斜) forward a little. Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing. Pinch (捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.
1. What problems do we meet, we shouldn’t move the hurt?| A．Broken bones. | B．Animal bites. | C．Sunburned. | D．Nosebleeds. |
| A．Put an ice pack on the wound. | B．Take the hurt person to the hospital. |
| C．Stop the bleeding with a clean cloth. | D．Wash the bite area with soap and water. |
| A．Let him sit up. | B．Let his head not tilt back. |
| C．Let his head tilt forward a little. | D．Pinch his nose for less than 10 minutes. |
| A．Lifestyle. | B．Health. | C．Sports. | D．Education. |
| A．First aid for some accidental wounds. | B．Advice on ways not to get hurt. |
| C．Steps of looking for medical care. | D．Ways to ask for help in getting hurt. |
Life can be hard sometimes and there is nothing worse than seeing a friend or a loved one in pain(痛苦). Follow one or two of these easy advice on how to cheer someone up and make someone’s day better.
Sometimes, a person just needs to say out his or her problem. There are times when a way may appear itself simply through talking to someone else. Your job is to listen and then let it go.
All you can do is just stay there. Spending time staying with him or her can show how much you truly care. Time is important and the person you care for knows it.
Maybe the best way is to help a friend or loved one face the problem. The person can “borrow” some of your strength(力量). While it is impossible to change the past, it is possible to move forward with strength and hope.
Walking helps a lot. It can make him or her more relaxed. Taking a walk through the neighborhood may be just the right thing. A walk is free and getting a little fresh air is very useful.
Studies show that giving others a helping hand helps a person sleep better and become more confident(自信的). You can go to the old people’s home, go to the hospital or go to the food bank to offer help.
| A．Share a walk. |
| B．Help to solve the problem. |
| C．Simply be there. |
| D．Get great meal. |
| E．Volunteer together. |
| F．Listen up. |
Mike | I’m interested in riding a bike. It is exciting for me to ride a bike to the countryside every Sunday. Usually, I choose a destination (目的地) that is not far away from my home. I begin to ride at 6:30 am, and arrive at the destination at 8:00 am. During the trip, I see many green trees, beautiful flowers and clean rivers. I’m tired, but I really love the journey. |
Amy | Different from other girls, I enjoy running. For others, running is tiring and hard. But I think it is good for relaxing our minds and keeping healthy. Practising running helps me become more patient and careful. When I feel bored or angry, I will run and then I’ll become quiet. My parents always spend time running with me. |
Kate | Climbing mountains makes me happy. I feel very excited when I get to the top. I have climbed many mountains. The next one I’d like to climb is Mount Tai. Climbing mountains is very dangerous. To keep safe, you should climb with some friends or families, take a lot of water and food, and make a good plan before climbing. |
1. What do the three people talking about?
| A．Their daily lives. | B．Their dreams. |
| C．Their hobbies. | D．Their Favorite subjects. |
| A．Green trees. | B．Beautiful flowers. | C．Clever animals. | D．Clean rivers. |
| A．Boring. | B．Exciting. | C．Tiring. | D．Relaxing. |
a.Climb mountains with others.
b.Take enough food and water.
c.Make a good plan before climbing.
d.Stay with parents all the way.
| A．abc | B．bcd | C．acd | D．abd |
| A．Mike usually rides 3 hours to get to the destination. |
| B．Amy’s parents never spend time running with her. |
| C．Running can make Amy quiet when she is angry. |
| D．Kate doesn’t think climbing mountains is dangerous. |
【推荐2】Although he died almost 40 years ago, Bruce Lee is still considered the greatest and most influential kung fu performer of the 20th century. His films brought traditional Hong Kong kung fu movies to a new level of popularity, and introduced kung fu to millions of people in the West.
Born in the USA in 1940, Lee returned to his native Hong Kong before his first birthday. As a teenager, the highly intelligent boy was accepted into one of Hong Kong’s most famous middle schools but he paid little attention to his studies. He was more interested in sports, especially kung fu, and hanging out with his street-gang friends. In 1959, Lee got into trouble with the police for fighting.
His mother, fearing he would end up in prison, sent him to the USA. Two years later, he began studying at a university there.
While still a student, Lee opened his own kung fu school, teaching a new fighting style he had developed. What made Lee’s style different was that it used power, strength and, quick-action attacks. It also combined（融合）Japanese, Korean and South American fighting styles with traditional slow-moving Chinese kung fu.
Among Lee’s students were several famous actors who, impressed by his good-looks and fighting skill, encouraged him to start acting. Over the next five years Lee achieved some success in America. But his dream of introducing his fighting style into American movies was not accepted by local film makers who thought western audiences were not interested in kung fu.
Determined to prove them wrong, Lee returned to Hong Kong in 1970. There he made two films Fists of Fury and Way of the Dragon, using his kung fu ideas and techniques. The movies were huge hits worldwide, making Lee an international star and symbol of kung fu.
These were followed by what is widely considered the greatest kung fu movie of all time, Enter the Dragon. Tragically however, Lee suddenly and mysteriously died while making his next movie Game of Death. He was only 33 years old.
1. As a teenager, Lee was very ________.| A．quiet | B．hard-working | C．brave | D．smart |
| A．His parents wanted him to study at university there. |
| B．He wanted to develop a new American fighting style. |
| C．His family feared he was getting into too much trouble in Hong Kong. |
| D．He was determined to become a successful and popular actor there. |
| A．It was much faster. | B．It was easier to learn. |
| C．It made people more powerful. | D．It was much more dangerous. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
【推荐3】One day a father of a rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the purpose (目的) of showing his son how the poor people lived so he could be thankful for his life.
They spent a few days and nights on the farm of a very poor family.
When they got back home from their trip, the father asked his son “How was the trip?” “It was great, Dad.” “Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “Oh, yeah,” said the son. “So what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father. The son answered, “I saw that we have one dog and they have four. We have a pool that goes to the middle of our garden and they have a stream (小溪) that has no end. We have wonderful lanterns (灯笼) in our garden and they have the stars at night. We have a small piece of land (土地) to live on and they have fields that are beyond our sight (一望无际). We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our house to protect (保护) us, they have friends to protect them.”
Hearing this, the boy’s father didn’t know what to say. Then his son said again, “Thank dad for showing me how poor we are.”
1. The father went to the country with his son to________.| A．go on a trip | B．enjoy the life |
| C．find a very poor family to help | D．tell the boy how lucky and happy he was |
| A．a garden | B．a stream | C．many dogs | D．fields |
| A．didn’t like the trip |
| B．was going to live on the farm |
| C．learned that they had a lot of money from the trip |
| D．thought the stars were more wonderful than their lanterns |
| A．The boy had different ideas from his father. | B．The father couldn’t say a word at last. |
| C．The father was very happy at last. | D．The boy thought his family was poor. |
Money may not buy happiness, but it helps. Many teenagers want to learn how to manage money before going out into the world. Be smart with your money.
Ask parents or neighbors if you can help with housework to make pocket money. These can include washing a car or taking the dog for a walk. Agree on the value of different jobs before you start. In this way, you can also improve your communication skills, which will help when you have a grown-up job, too.
Help your money grow.Money can’t grow if it’s sitting inside a piggy bank. Put your money in the bank and you can get interest (利息).
If you have a big event, such as a holiday coming up, it might mean you will need to spend more of your pocket money. Try making a plan for spending and saving.
Find out how much you can reasonably spend each month.
| A．Learn to make money. |
| B．Set a goal of saving money. |
| C．Save your money in the long run. |
| D．Spend your money on what you truly need. |
| E．This idea is raised by Dr. Mara Harvey. |
| F．Write down how much money you have and what you are spending. |
Money may not buy happiness, but it helps. Many teenagers want to learn how to manage (管理) money before going out into the world. Dr. Mara Harvey, a money expert, comes up with the idea that teenagers should learn how to be smart with their money.
Learn to make money. Ask parents or neighbors if you can do chores (做家务) to make pocket money.
Help your money grow.
Make a plan. If you have a big event such as a holiday coming up, it might mean you will need to spend more of your pocket money. So try making a plan for spending and saving.
Spend your money wisely. You should know how much you can reasonably spend each month. Spend your money on what you really need. Then try to cut down on spending. For example, rather than eating out, you can choose to cook at home.
| A．The following are some of her tips. |
| B．Money can’t grow if it’s sitting inside a piggy bank (储钱罐). |
| C．These could include washing a car or taking the dog for a walk. |
| D．You can write down how much money you have and what you are spending. |
【推荐3】What percent of money do you spend on food every month? How about on other things? Last week we did a survey in our neighborhood. Here are the results of Peter’s and Mary’s monthly spending on each of the items（项目）.
Peter’s monthly spending
Mary’s monthly spending
1. On which item does Peter spend the least money?
| A．Entertainment. | B．Housing. | C．Gasoline. | D．Utilities. |
| A．Housing. | B．Insurance. | C．Savings. | D．Food. |
| A．Peter takes buses or taxis while Mary drives a car. |
| B．Mary spends less money on housing than on food. |
| C．Mary doesn’t save any money every month. |
| D．Both Peter and Mary spend over 10 percent of their money on taxes. |
