I'm writing to invite both of you to my 15th birthday party on Saturday, November 13th.We're having dinner at a restaurant and then having a party at my home.I would like both of you to come if you can.If you need a place to stay for the night，you can sleep on the floor in our sitting room,
But bring a sleeping bag please! Ha! Ha! It's only a joke. If you want to stay at my home for a night, please tell me.
The dinner is at Mama Mia, a good Italian restaurant.It starts at 7:30 p.m. You can take the train at 5:00 p.m. and arrive in my city at 6:45 p.m. Then go to the restaurant by taxi. After dinner, we have the birthday party at about 9:00 p.m. My mother makes a birthday cake and some snacks(小吃)for us. I'm sure they are very delicious. I know that you have some nice CDs. Could you please bring them to my party? Then we can enjoy some good music. I think we will have a good time.Hope you can come!
Debbie
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. When is Debbie's birthday?
2. Where will they have the party?
3. How old is Debbie now?
4. How long does it take Jane and Bob to take the train?
5. What may Jane and Bob take to the party?
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【推荐1】In our life, we meet different people and have different stories with them. They make our life complete.
The first kind of people we meet are more excellent than us. They can teach us in both work and life. When we are in trouble, they provide encouragement and guidance (指导) for us. In fact, these people are like our teachers. We should respect and thank them.
The second kind of people we meet are very similar to us. We can easily become close to them because of the similar living places, family backgrounds, interests, looks and even the similar experiences. When we stay together with them, we could feel safe, relaxed and at home.
The third kind of people we meet are not as good as us. When they come into our life, our responsibility (责任) and inner kindness tell us to care for them. We should help them see a great world instead of looking down on them.
In a word, we should be thankful for learning, sharing and growing with different people in our life.
1. How many kinds of people will you meet in your life according to the text? (不超过5个词)2. How do you feel when you stay with people similar to you? (不超过15个词)
3. What advice does the writer give you according to the passage? (不超过15个词)
It’s Sunday morning.
A: Hello, 7—6—6—3—5—8.
B: Hello. Could I speak to Kate, please?
A: I’m sorry, she isn’t in. She goes shopping. This is Jane speaking.
B: Could you ask her to call me back this afternoon, please?
A: Sure. What’s your name, please?
B: Ann.
A: Can you spell it, please?
B: Yes. A—N—N, Ann.
A: What’s your phone number?
B: 554231.
A: 554231, right?
B: Right. Thanks a lot. Bye.
A: You are welcome. Bye!
Telephone Message FROM: TIME: MESSAGE: |
As it is well known, saying “no” is not easy at all. But sometimes we have to learn to say “no”. To learn to say “no”, we have to first understand what’s stopping us about it. There are some common reasons why people find it hard to say “no”.
You want to help others. You are a kind soul(灵魂) at heart. You don’t want to turn the person away and you want to help when possible, even if it may take up your time.
Afraid of being rude. I was brought up under the idea that saying “no”, especially to people who are older, is rude. This thinking is common in Asian culture, where face-saving is important. It means not making others look bad or lose faces.
Wanting to be agreeable. At times, you find you are not in agreement. You don’t want to keep yourself away from the group, so you agree to do others’ requests.
Fear of conflict(冲突). The person might be angry if you refuse him. This might lead to an ugly conflict. Even if there isn’t, there might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects(影响) in the future.
Fear of losing opportunities. Sometimes, saying “no” means closing doors or losing opportunities. It may make you feel worried. For example, one of my friends was asked to work in another department(部门) in her company. Since she liked her team, she didn’t want to go. However, she didn’t want to say “no” as she felt it would affect her promotion(晋升) opportunities in the future.
1. In Asian culture, it is2. Why do you agree to do others’ requests?
3. What does saying “no” mean sometimes?
4. 请从文中找出并写下全文的主题句.
5. 请将文中画线的句子译成汉语。
The birthday is a great day. People buy food and drinks for the party at home or in a park.
Friends will come to play happily. They can sing and dance. Students like birthdays best. They like being with their classmates.
My birthday is on Feb. 4th. I know some famous (著名的) people’s birthdays are in February, too, such as Thomas Alva Eddison and Mo Yan. There are three children (孩子) in my family. This term I am busy with tests. And my parents have a long trip. They are not free (空闲的). My two elder sisters (姐姐) have acts (节目) for art festivals. I only eat a cake with 12 candles (蜡烛) on my birthday. Oh, my friend Leo says “Happy birthday!” to me first.
People usually (通常) have |
【推荐2】Today is Friday, October 10th. It's my birthday. I’m 13 years old. My cousins, Xiaoming and Xiaochuan are in our home, My parents buy me a big birthday cake. It's on the table, You can see some birthday candles on the cake. My cousins bring me some fruit and school things as their presents. They sing the "Happy birthday"song to me and I blow out(吹灭)the candles. I’m very happy today.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
1. What day is it today?
Today is
2. What's the dale today?
It’s
3. How old is he?
He’s
4. Who buys him a big birthday cake?
5. What presents do his cousins bring him?
They bring him
My sister, Susan, and I wanted to have a surprise party for our dad’s birthday. We invited some of his good friends to our home.
My dad’s birthday was on Saturday. My parents went to visit my grandparents in the morning. Then we started to prepare for the party. My sister cooked well, so she was in charge of (负责) the food. And I was in charge of decorating the room. I blew the balloons and decorated (装饰) the chairs with streamers (彩纸条). Then I put some fresh flowers we bought on the table.
After 4:30 p.m. my Dad’s friends came one by one. We asked them to stay in the room with the lights out. About half an hour later, my parents came back. When Dad walked in, turned the lights on. It took him a few minutes to realize (意识到) that the party was for him. He was very surprised.
All of us enjoyed the evening.
1. Who did Susan and her sister invite to the party?2. Did Susan’s parents go to visit their parents on Saturday?
3. Who is good at cooking?
4. What did the writer put on the table?
5. When did Susan’ parents come back home?
| STAFF PICKS |
We enjoyed putting this issue of the magazine together for your reading pleasure. Here are some of our favorites.
①“Dodie’s Darling Dalmatians”
Like many of us, I grew up loving the Disney film 101 Dalmatians, but knew little about the book and its relationship with the film. And I even knew less about the story behind it. It was exciting to get a close look at the life of the writer Dodie Smith and her own beloved Dalmatians who provided the idea for his heartwarming story. Zoe, Managing Editor |
②“My Adventures With A Paint Brush”
It describes how taking up painting enriched Winston Churchill’s life. The focus of the painting was clearer and he was more aware of colors and details in natural scenery he had ignored before. His story opened my eyes to the wonders of nature, and the different color caused by light and shade that we are too busy to see. Diane, Senior Editor |
③“Laughter Is The Best Medicine”
The humor pages show that a good joke can often greatly show the background of its time. It has as much power today to make us smile as it did when it first appeared. Melanie, Chief Editor |
④ “The Great Balloon Escape”
I love a good Cold War escape story, so naturally I was drawn to “The Great Balloon Escape”, which describes in frightening detail how two East German families made a crazy plan to make their own hot-air balloon and fly to freedom. Diane, Senior Editor |
Reader A
I love adventures and I am expecting some exciting moments during the journey.
Reader B
I have a pet dog and it’s smart and lovely. There are so many interesting stories between us.
1. Where do the staff come from, a magazine or a website?2. What did Zoe know little about?
3. Who took up painting as a hobby, according to the picks?
4. In Melanie’s view, how can a joke be a good one?
5. What does the underlined part “was drawn to” mean? Please describe it in another way.
I love a good Cold War escape story, so naturally I
6. Please pick two from “Staff Picks” above, one for Reader A and one for Reader B. Give your reasons.
Reader A may read article
【推荐2】Haiyan is 7 years old. Her parents gave her an iPad as a present for her birthday. A month later, her eyesight has decreased (下降). This is serious for such a young child.
Many children in China are facing the same problem: tablet (平板电脑) and iPad using is bringing problems to their eyesight. The problem is so common that newspapers even call the iPad the “No.1 killer of children’s eyesight.”
“There are about 30 shortsighted children coming every day,” said Hu Dali, an eye doctor at Guiyang Aier Eye Hospital. “Half of those children have poor eyesight because they have played with phones and iPads for too long.”
Doctors and scientists say children’s vision(视力) is not yet fully developed(生长) and their eyes get tired more easily. The screen of an iPad uses a very bright LED backlight. If children look at an iPad screen for a long time, their eyes do not have time to rest. This will make their eyesight worse over time.
Doctors advise that users should hold their iPads between 40-60 centimetres away from them. The brightness of the screen should be comfortable for children. Parents should also stop their children from using an iPad for more than one hour every day.
Ipads bring problems to children’s eyes | |
| The story of Haiyan | Haiyan |
| A common problem | Half of the children have poor eyesight because of |
| Reasons why iPads lead to eye problems | Children’s eyes get tired easily. The screen of an iPad uses a bright backlight. Using eyes for a long time |
| Users should hold their iPads between 40-60 centimetres away. The brightness should be | |
BULLETIN BOARD
No.7 Yucai School is the home to all students. Here they can join in many interesting activities in a term. The seventh graders are going to have a school trip to Panda Base next Friday. We wish all the students in Grade Seven read the following requirements. Hope you all have a good time!
RULES FOR TRIP
·Students have to wear school uniforms.
·Remember to bring your own drinks and food.
·Keep the bus clean.
·Don’t forget to say hello to our drivers. If you have any questions, please call at 86334296.
WANTED
We want some students to take photos during the trip. If you are good at it, love taking photos and have a good camera, please call: 84433627.
NOTICE
Meet on the school playground at 7:30. Walk to the bus stop near Shuijingfang at 8:00 and got on the bus in line.
Listen to the guide carefully.
Get more information from your head teacher.
DIARY SHOW
Write a diary after the trip. And email the school magazine. Don’t forget to write down your name and class in your diaries.
E-mail: Jenny 2009@163.com.
1. Who is the poster made for?2. Where will they have the school trip?
3. How can they get to the destination (目的地) after meeting on the school playground?
4. What should the students do if they want to get more information?
5. What is Jenny 2009@163.com?
