Every family has special traditions, especially during holidays. Whether making cookies or walking around the neighborhood to enjoy colorful lights, these traditions can help you feel closer to the people you love.
Consider old traditions
Think about the old traditions your family already has, and then write them down. For example, a shared tradition might be going to a library every week, or standing in front of your home every year for a family photo.
Come up with new ideas
Collect the thoughts you and your family may have for new traditions.
Get your relatives on board
Create a keepsake (纪念品)
Celebrating traditions is also a great way to create family memories. Consider taking photos while you’re spending time together. Then you can display (展示) one in your house to remind your family all year long of the fun you had.
Reflect (反思) on new traditions
If you try a new tradition, take time to reflect on it. Did your family enjoy it? Is there anything your would do differently next time?
| A．Ask the elderly some ideas |
| B．You can also ask older adults what traditions they remember taking part in as children |
| C．Add those ideas to your list |
| D．Different families have different traditions |
| E．You can enjoy old traditions or create new ones together |
| F．The point of a tradition is to like it so much that you want to do it again |
| G．Many families have members who love to organize and bring everyone together |
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【推荐1】If you are planning a vacation and nobody’s going to be there in your house for a long time, you’d better take certain precautions(预防措施) to keep your house safe!
Call the postman not to give you your newspapers. If the newspapers keep on piling(堆起) at your door, someone can conclude that the homeowners are away.
Ask police to help check your house before leaving. One of the most useful tips is to inform your local police about the time you will be away from home.
This will also ensure that there is no fire or flooding in the house, when you are away.
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| A．So, make sure that you take care of this kind of things before leaving. |
| B．Make strangers believe that you are still at home. |
| C．Sometimes, they might keep a check on your house and the neighborhood. |
| D．Don’t tell others that you are out to take a vacation. |
| E．Make everything in the home safe before leaving. |
【推荐2】
What is bullying（欺凌）? | What is cyber bullying? |
Bullying is when someone makes you feel bad, and hurts you again and again, you may easily lose confidence, lose trust of everyone around you or even get sick. Bullying can happen at school, out of school or online. Bullying includes: *Calling people mean（刻薄的）names *Laughing at people *Telling lies about people *Talking someone’s things without permission *Not letting someone play in a group *Hitting people | Cyber bullying happens online and includes: *Sending mean messages *Sharing photos without permission *Not letting someone be part of an online group |
What can you do? | |
| ★If someone is mean to you, tell an adult that you know well and trust. For example, talk to a parent or a teacher. ★You can block（拉黑）a person who sends mean messages online. Ask an adult to help you. Don’t reply. ★Talk to your parents or teachers or an adult that you know well if you see bullying or if you are worried about a friend. ★Say sorry if you are mean to someone. You can write a message or talk to the person. We can all help to say no to bullying. | |
| A．6 | B．7 | C．8 | D．9 |
| A．Tom always takes away other people’s books without permission. |
| B．Jane posted Mary’s photo on the Internet without her permission. |
| C．Kevin doesn’t allow Ben to join in their football game. |
| D．Jerry often makes jokes about people around him. |
| A．A parent. | B．A teacher. | C．A friend. | D．A stranger. |
| A．To tell students the differences between bullying and cyber bullying. |
| B．To encourage students to fight against cyber bullying outside school. |
| C．To let parents know how to protect their children from getting bullied. |
| D．To tell students what bullying is and how to deal with it. |
| A．Say no to bullying. | B．Behavior of bullying. |
| C．Ways to help those who get bullied. | D．Cyber bullying. |
【推荐3】Mom and dad are two of the most important people in your life.
But many kids can’t get on well with their parents. The kids don’t think that their parents can understand them. Some kids always say their parents are too strict with them.
Spend more time together. Don’t spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV.
Share your feelings and ask for help. Many kids want their parents to help them when they feel upset, but your mom and dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell them what’s the matter with you and they will be glad to help you.
| A．Your parents love you very much |
| B．They may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you will meet |
| C．Do your best at all things |
| D．You can ask one of your parents to play with you |
| E．How can kids get on with their parents |
