A friend of mine told me a story about Thanksgiving, a holiday American people celebrate on the fourth Thursday of November. It is their custom to give thanks to God for the harvest. A big dinner is prepared, and turkey is the main dish.
One Thanksgiving Day, a teacher of a primary school asked her first graders what they were grateful for. She asked them to draw a picture of it. These children were from poor neighborhoods. Their families could hardly provide them with a big dinner most of them would draw pictures of turkeys on tables, because they had looked forward to having turkey for a long time. The teacher was surprised and puzzled by the picture that Jack handed in — a hand, a simple childishly (幼稚地) drawn hand!
But whose hand? The class was excited by the strange painting. “I think it must be the hand of God that brings us food,” said one child. “It must be the farmer’s hand,” said another, “because he raises turkeys.”
Finally, when the others were back at work, the teacher bent over Jack’s desk and asked whose hand it was. “It’s your hand, Teacher,” he said in a weak voice.
She remembered she had taken Jack, a poor shy child, by the hand several times. She often did that with the children. But it meant so much to Jack. Perhaps this was everyone’s Thanksgiving, not for the material things given to us, but for the chance, in whatever small way, to give to others.
1. What does Thanksgiving mean to Americans?2. What happened on Thanksgiving Day at a primary school?
3. Why was the teacher surprised?
4. What did the class say about it?
5. It is the teacher’s hand, isn’t it?
6. What is the true meaning of Thanksgiving according to the author?
A new term means a new start. What do you like to do to welcome the beginning of your new study life? | |
| David | I do a special thing on the first day of every term. On the night before, I use a piece of paper and coloured pens to make a “first day of school” sign. I draw pictures on it. The next day, I take a picture with the sign in front of the school. To me, this is a meaningful way to welcome the beginning of a new term. |
| Mary | At the beginning of the school year, I will write down some words about study and life. For example, now as a freshman in middle school, I write “Dreams big and work hard” on a piece of white paper. After finishing all these, I will put up this piece of paper on the wall by my bed. Whenever I look at it when I’m tired, it can encourage me to learn. |
| Mike | The most important thing to do at the start of the new term is to look back at the happy memories (记忆) of the summer holiday. I’ll turn on the camera and open my notebook the night before the new term starts. |
| Susan | I will have a haircut at the beginning of a new term. The day before I go to school, I’ll go to the barber shop (理发店) near my neighbourhood by myself. I feel really relaxed and have fun during the haircut. After I get a new hairstyle, I feel like everything is new from now on. |
1. David doesn’t draw pictures on his sign.
2. Mary writes down some words and puts them up on the wall by her bed.
3. Mike would like to look back happy memories by looking at the camera and notebook.
4. Susan gets a new hairstyle in the barber shop far from her neighbourhood.
5. Both David and Mary use pens and paper to welcome the new term.
6. The passage is about some students’ ways to welcome the beginning of the new study life.
Join us this July in the Lake School Garden! Garden Club is open to those who will be in Grade 6 or Grade 7 this autumn. Each week we will work and play. We will learn from the gardeners. They’ve looked after the garden and worked with students throughout this past school year.
Where: We will meet at the Sunshine Community Center. Bus No. 2 will pick us up there and take us to the Lake School Garden. We will take the bus back to Sunshine Community Center after each day’s garden activities.
When: July 7 ～July 17
Time: 9:00 a. m. ～ 2:30 p. m.
Cost:＄60
Visit our website www. ashlandparks. org or call 715-68 -705 by 30/6/2021
1. Garden Club is open to students who will be in Grade 8 this autumn.2. Students will learn to look after the garden and work with the gardeners.
3. Students will meet at Sunshine Community Center and take a bus to Lake School Garden.
4. The club members will spend 7 days studying and working in the garden.
5. If you want to join the club, you can call the club before June 30.
6. The passage is mainly（主要地）about the garden activities in Garden Club.
When children are faced with problems, they may not be able to deal with them. Children need to learn how to solve problems. You can help them to learn it. The best way is to take the time to talk about problems as they happen. Of course, this is not easy to do. Problems have a way of bursting upon (突然发生) someone at the worst time. But even if the time is not the best, you should try to help.
There are many things you can do to help children learn problem-solving skills. One of the good ways is to find out what made the problem happen. This is a skill that children won’t learn without help. A child may knock over a glass of milk at the dinner table, but he may not realize that the glass was too close to the edge. You can show the child what the problem is. Then it can be solved.
The next step for children is to learn how to solve the problem alone. This step takes courage. Some of them are so afraid of being wrong that they cannot solve problems. You can help them by talking about some possible answers. You and the child can decide which answer is the best. Let the children try it out. Now the children will see that problems can be solved, and you can praise them for choosing a good answer.
Another step to problem-solving is to help children see the laws of cause and effect (因果规律). If a glass is knocked over, it will fall and break. If children might like to write on the wall, the pencil always leaves a mark. Soon the children will see the link(链接) between cause and effect, and then they are on the road to growth. When children see someone else knock over a glass, they now know that it will break. When they see writings on the wall, they can tell how it got there.
The ability to solve problems is not easy for children to learn. It is not easy for adults either. It takes patience for you, and it takes practice for the child. But problem-solving can be taught. All you need is time and effort.
1. Children should learn to deal with problems.2. When problems happen, you needn’t help them. They should deal with them by themselves at first.
3. We should help children to learn problem-solving skills.
4. We should help children find out what made the problem happen.
5. Children should learn to solve problems alone without any help.
6. Another step to problem-solving is we should help children see the laws of cause and effect.
7. This passage is mainly to tell how to help children to deal with problems when they face them.
5 . A trip to France(法国)
Do you want to visit the famous Eiffel Tower? Do you want to enjoy yummy French food? Do you want to know more about the second Summer Olympic Games? Let’s go to Paris!
Where is France?
| Population (人口) | 61, 685, 000 (约为中国人口的1/20) |
| Area (面积) | 544,000 km2 (约为中国国土面积的1/18) |
| Capital (首都) | Paris |
| National flag (国旗) |  |
| National bird (国鸟) | Rooster(公鸡) |
2. France is the south-west of China.
3. The national bird of China is rooster.
4. There are sixty-one million six hundred and eighty-five thousand people in France.
5. The capital of London is Paris.
6. You can go to London to visit the Eiffel Tower.
What do you eat for lunch? Lunch food may be different in different countries. Let’s take a look around the world to see people’s lunch.
America
During workdays, Americans eat a quick lunch like a sandwich, or something from the night before. Children bring packed lunches to school. Adults may leave work to go out for a quick lunch. They may also choose sandwiches or hamburgers, and sometimes salad.
Japan
Japanese often eat rice, noodles, seafood and beef in bowls or bento (便当) boxes. School children and adults take their lunch to their working places with bento boxes. Miso soup is popular.
Thailand
Lunch in Thailand is usually noodles. There are many ways to cook noodles. One popular dish is thin rice noodles, tofu and prawns. Another way to eat rice noodles is with meat, vegetables and thick gravy (肉汁).
1. People in different countries may not have the same kind of lunch.2. Many Americans may leave work and go home to cook lunch.
3. School children in Japan can use bento boxes to take their lunch.
4. People can find meat, vegetables and thick gravy in rice noodles in Thailand.
5. This passage mainly tells us about students’ lunch in some countries.
7 . Kitty is reading today’s newspaper.
_Garden City Daily Monday, 18, March, 20XX Air Quality(质量) and Health By Albert Cheng Every day, the weather reports show us the air pollution index(指数). It is a number. It tells us how dirty the air is. The index was 98 on Monday and it went up to 108 yesterday. Last weekend, the index climbed between 115 and 118. “We breathe in bad air every minute,” said Mr. Wang，head of Green World. Breathing in dirty air is bad for us. The dirty air can make people sick. It can also make people have lung and heart problems. “It’s dangerous and we have to stop making the air dirty,” Mr. Wang said. The smoke from cars, factories all give out dirty things. The rain and the wind carry these around and so people breathe in bad air everywhere. The best way to make the air cleaner is to stop using things that give out dirty smoke. |
1. What was yesterday’s air pollution index?
| A．98 | B．108 | C．115 | D．118 |
| A．A headache. | B．A sore throat | C．A fever | D．A lung and heart problem |
| A．a reporter | B．a writer | C．a weatherman | D．head of Greed World |
| A．the rain and wind | B．dirty things |
| C．the smoke from cars | D．the smoke from factories |
| A．Many people in Garden City have got lung and heart problems. |
| B．Air pollution in Garden City is getting better and better these days. |
| C．Mr. Wang is the writer of the news article. |
| D．The weather reports show people the air pollution index every day. |
| A．People are easy to be sick. |
| B．People should breathe clean air. |
| C．People should improve air quality in daily life. |
| D．People should stop driving their cars every day. |
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AFTER SCHOOL FUN
at Chester Elementary School March 10-May 23 （There will be no classes during Spring Break, April 14-18）
"After School Fun" begins at 3:15. Pick up is at 4:15. You MUST be picked up each day by 4:30 at the latest. After 4:30 the school is locked. All classes are free, but for some you'll need special supplies. Sign up by March 3. Classes fill quickly! This is a great way to fill the time between school and dinner!
Beading Teacher: Kate Moss. In this class, you can make a beautiful beaded necklace. You'll also learn how to put together cute friendship pins. Beading is fun and easy. Anyone can learn!（The teacher can tell you where to buy supplies.） Friday, Art Room
Games Your Grandparents Played Teacher: Susan Taylor. This class will show you how children played long ago. You'll jump rope and play running games. You'll play board games and cards. You'll learn counting rhymes. The games your grandparents played were really fun! Wear comfortable clothes. Mondays, Gym
iSpanish, Si! Teacher: Juan Alvarado, Did you know that Spanish is spoken by more than 17 million Americans? After a few weeks with Juan Alvarado, you'll be able to talk about the weather. You'll be able to name the people in your family. You'll be able to name clothes and animals. For the last class, you will go to a real Mexican restaurant and order a meal in Spanish! Mexican food is truly delicious! Tuesdays, Library
Kung Fu Teacher: Nina Pan. Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art. Kung Fu is better than just a sport. It teaches you to move beautifully. It teaches you to believe in yourself and have respect for others. Kung Fu is fun, but it is more than that. It can make you into a better person. Nina Pan is the best Kung Fu teacher around. You'll love her class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Thursdays, Gym
1. Which of the following dates is the Spring Break?________| A．Mar 3 | B．Mar 10 | C．APR 16 | D．May 23 |
| A．Time flies quickly in these classes | B．classes are popular with students |
| C．Supplies for classes will be provided | D．Classes are full of fun activities |
| A．Beading | B．Games Your Grandparents Played | C．isPanish Si | D．Kung Fu |
| A．Teacher in charge | B．Days and times | C．Place to meet | D．Number of students |
| A．develop communication skills | B．become confident and respectful |
| C．play a lot of old and fun games | D．meet some Chinese Martial artists |
| A．introduces after﹣school clubs | B．offers information on homework |
| C．displays the school schedule | D．lists the upcoming sports events |
 The only thing better than reading a good book is reading it with others. In a book club, a group of people choose a book that everyone will read individually and then discuss together. There are no rules to starting a book club, and the plan might well change, depending on the groups. It's good to think ahead about how you'd like the book club to run. Think of 8 to 12 others (people around your age) who you'd like to be part of your book club. Perhaps encourage your friends to invite people whom they know well but you haven't met. A book club can help you make friends. Having a topic can make the club feel more focused. Finally make sure you read the book before the meeting, and come prepared with questions to ask and things to talk about. | Want to dive into stories with friends and share your thoughts? ●________ A schedule is a good way to make sure everyone gets a chance to choose the book. Alternatively, you could provide a selection of books and ask everyone to vote for what they want to read next. ●What do we talk about? Some questions are especially good for sparking discussion about a book. Try these: if you could give the book a different ending, what would it be? What do you think the main character looked like? What do you think will happen next? ●Where do we meet now? To help ensure social distancing, It's best to meet up online. With an adult's help, you can set up a video call between book club members. You can then take part from your cosy reading corner and enjoy yourself. |
·Get advice by visiting clubs-kids.shcolastic.co.uk. ·Try contacting your favourite author on social media to see if they will answer your group's questions about a book. ·The Week Junior's Book Club has tips on what you could read. | |
1. Who is the text above written for?
| A．Senior citizens. | B．Children studying at home. | C．Teachers online. | D．Parents working from home. |
| A．By choosing a topic. | B．By searching the web. | C．By setting up a video call. | D．By inviting friends. |
| A．What books do we choose | B．Where can we find books |
| C．How do we choose which books to read | D．Why do we need a topic before we discuss together |
| A．comfortable | B．convenient | C．flexible | D．intelligent |
| A．Visit a website. | B．Write a letter. | C．Read a magazine. | D．Use social media. |
| A．what books to read | B．how to start a reading club |
| C．the effect of online reading | D．rules to choose books |
  WELCOME TO SAMESUN BACKPACKERS Venice, CA _____ We work hard and strive to create a clean and safe environment where you can meet other travelers and have a lot of fun while doing so! A few things to make your stay more enjoyable:  FREE BREAKFAST is from 7: 30-10 am in the kitchen (next to reception). Breakfast includes eggs, oatmeal, waffles, bagels and cream cheese, toast with a range of spreads, orange juice, coffee and teas.  FREE AND CHEAP ACTIVITIES run daily. See the activity board beside the front desk or speak to a staff member to get more details.  RECEPTION & HOUSEKEEPING — For your comfort and safety there's always a staff member on duty. Please feel free to see the front desk if you have any questions. Our housekeeping team cleans the hostel daily from 11 am-4 pm. During this time staff will be entering every room. Need a beach or bath towel? Just ask the front desk!  LUGGAGE STORAGE — We provide FREE storage for luggage while you're staying here. We also offer long-term storage for $3/day per bag.  CHECK OUT TIME IS 11AM — Please bring the two white sheets and your pillowcase(not the blanket or pillow) to reception with your key-card. If you wish to extend your stay, please see the front desk before 11 am. 4 ●No outside guests in your dormitory, the common room or hostel kitchen. If you have friends visiting, they are welcome in Surfside, our bar downstairs. ●Quiet time is from 12 am – 7 am. Please limit noise and silliness during these hours. ●No outside bedding. All linen is provided — if you need extra blankets, pillows or towels, please see the front desk. ●No smoking inside the building at any time — fines of up to $200 apply. ●Absolutely no drugs in the building at any time. EVERY HOUR IS HAPPY HOUR!  Show your room key downstairs at SURFSIDE to receive VIP prices: $6-$8 SELECT EATS $5-$7 SELECT COCKTAILS/BEER/WINE LIVE MUSIC/SPORTS/12TVS/WEEKLY SPECIALS/OPEN LATE |
1. The underlined word "strive" means "________".
| A．change mind | B．take action | C．make a plan | D．make great efforts |
| A．7:30 am-10:00 am | B．11:00 am-4:00 pm | C．10:00 am-4:00 pm | D．12:00 am-7:00 am |
| A．breakfast | B．beer | C．activities | D．WIFI |
| A．HOUSE RULES | B．KITCHEN RULES | C．BAR RULES | D．NETWORK RULES |
| A．housekeepers | B．businessmen | C．your friends | D．staff members |
| A．helping staff members to organize activities | B．giving introduction of different hostels |
| C．offering resources for job hunting | D．providing information for guests to check in the hostel |
