Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. “Enjoy your extra day off” said the teacher to her class.
An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.
“How was school, Kayla?” asked her mom.
“It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday.”
“You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?” asked Kayla’s mom with a laugh.
Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours.
Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.
“Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let’s get a move on,” said Kayla’s mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents，
“Are you serious about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?”
“Yes, Kayla. It is,” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place.”
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At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents’ plan for the holiday.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . The Best Activities in Melbourne
It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.
Visit Melbourne Royal Show
Some visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals... or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.
Meet Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle
If your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide range of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.
Get Inspiration from First Nations Artists
The activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids using their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.
Let Loose at the Museum of Play and Art (MoPA)
MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.
1. How is this year’s Melbourne Royal Show different from before?| A．It offers live music. | B．It has thrilling rides. |
| C．It is larger than before. | D．It has award-winning cakes. |
| A．It lets kids get writing inspiration. | B．It is mainly about the culture. |
| C．It’s the most suitable for kids. | D．It offers free gifts to kids. |
| A．The MoPA. | B．Melbourne Royal Show. |
| C．First Nations Artists. | D．Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle. |
There was a young basketball player named Spencer. He was tall and thin, just like a basketball player should be. At the age of 11, he had already developed impressive skills on the court. Spencer was known for his shooting and his ability to dribble (运球) the ball.
Spencer took basketball very seriously. He always made sure his jersey (球衣) was clean and his shoes were clean. He believed that looking good on the court would help him perform better. But sometimes, his obsession (痴迷) with perfection would get in the way of his game.
One day, Spencer’s team was in the championship game. They were leading by three points, and it was up to Spencer to secure the victory. As he stepped onto the court, he felt the pressure. He knew that every shot counted, and he couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. But as the game progressed, Spencer’s focus started to waver. He began to notice small things that bothered him, like a scuff (磨痕) on his shoe or a loose thread on his jersey. These started to affect his performance. His shots were off target, and he couldn’t seem to make a basket.
Coach Dan, who had been watching Spencer closely, called a timeout. He walked up to Spencer and put his hands on Spencer’s shoulders. “I know what’s wrong,” Coach Dan said, “you’re letting these little things get to you. Remember, basketball is about focus and determination, not about having a perfect uniform.”
With those words, Coach Dan pulled down Spencer’s sock. “This will remind you to stay focused on the game, “he said. Spencer felt a mix of embarrassment and gratitude. He realised that Coach Dan was right. He had been so caught up in his appearance that he had forgotten what really mattered-playing basketball with passion and joy.
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From that point forward, Spencer’s mindset towards the game underwent a transformation.
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Years later, Spencer’s reputation as a reliable and skilled basketball player continued to grow.
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1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．A famous hotel. | B．A wedding party. | C．An unforgettable birthday. |
| A．The entrance. | B．The window. | C．The back door. |
| A．One of them was killed. |
| B．They kept calm all along. |
| C．Some of them were injured. |
| A．Cigarettes. | B．Line failure. | C．Lightning. |
1. How did the man’s grandpa feel when first using the computer?
| A．Excited. | B．Frightened. | C．Disappointed. |
| A．Play games. | B．Watch live matches. | C．Do online shopping. |
| A．His customers. | B．His friends. | C．His former colleagues. |
| A．Go back home. | B．Go abroad. | C．Visit her grandpa. |
1. Why is the woman angry about the dormitory?
| A．It is rather dirty. | B．It is extremely small. | C．It offers a broken key. |
| A．Impatient. | B．Angry. | C．Understanding. |
| A．In another dormitory. | B．In a nearby hotel. | C．In her roommate’s house. |
1. Where is the apartment?
| A．Outside the town. | B．In the center of the park. | C．In the center of the town. |
| A．To consult about an apartment. |
| B．To decorate an apartment. |
| C．To sell an apartment. |
1. How does the man feel about his business?
| A．Bored. | B．Worried. | C．Satisfied. |
| A．Do market research. |
| B．Plant some flowers. |
| C．Go sailing with the woman. |
| A．She will study in the library. |
| B．She will play a ball game. |
| C．She will attend a class. |
| A．The man. | B．The woman. | C．The woman’s sister. |
