1 . Nowadays, family life has become even more challenging than before. Then, how can we create a happier family life? Let’s see some advice.

Enjoy togetherness. When children are babies, parents are advised to spend one-on-one time with their babies.     1     This can be a big mistake since enjoying each other’s company (陪伴) is one of the easiest ways for families to create lasting happiness. Parents should regularly spend quality time with their children doing activities together like playing games, sports.

    2     Although the Internet has certainly made communication easier, it is still important to have face-to-face time with your family members. Try to avoid using your cell phone so much.     3     Many families have regular meetings where they discuss issues affecting (影响) the family. This can be a great way to start talking face to face. You can talk about your family’s values, or how you can work together as a group to solve problems that affect the family.     4    

Plan fun activities as a family. This can be something that you do once or twice a month, or even once a week. This can be something as easy as going to the beach, a park, or going on a trip to visit relatives.     5     Doing the activities regularly can help you build stronger relationships with your family members, and relieve (释放) stress that many families feel.

A．Talk more as a family.

B．Let family members talk about activities.

C．But, as children get older, the one-on-one time is reduced.

D．Parents need to help their children manage their daily stress.

E．Make quality conversation with your family members, instead.

F．You can also try simpler ones such as camping overnight in your backyard.

G．Regular communication like this can help you build stronger family relationships.

2 . Having a vegetable garden offers many health benefits. Here are reasons why a home vegetable garden beats even the farmers’ market when it comes to your health and well-being.

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Gardening is very physical. What makes gardening better than a gym workout is that it happens outdoors with fresh air and sunshine. Whether you are weeding in the down- ward dog position, or digging bags of soil, a garden delivers the full gym experience, from cardio right down to yoga.

Your garden provides you with a raw diet. Most homegrown crops taste better than store-bought, but no vegetable takes this to the next level like sweet peas.     2    , but most gardeners find that even a few vines (藤) are worth the space. A handful of freshly-shelled, raw sweet peas bursting into your mouth on a summer morning have few rivals in the food kingdom.

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The average consumer remains at the mercy of the produce buyer at the local market, but once the home gardener discovers the diversity of colors and tastes that can be homegrown, a nutrient-rich vegetable choice opens up. Heirloom (原种的) tomatoes range in color from deep purple and nearly black to golden yellow and pale white. Besides the color, there is another benefit.     4     .

Your garden allows you to give.     5    , but nothing feels as great as when you share food. Imagine how it feels for others to receive fresh homegrown vegetables. A basket of heir- loom cherry tomatoes can disappear faster than a box of donuts deep fried in fat.

A．It’s nice to receive gifts

B．We know that it feels good to give

C．Your garden lets you eat the rainbow

D．The vegetable garden makes you a chef

E．Growing vegetables helps you take exercise

F．Experts may not recommend sweet peas for small gardens

G．Nutritionists agree that colorful vegetables are rich in nutrition

3 . Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.

Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.

Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.

Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.

1. Size of most American families is ________ that of other countries.

A．larger than

B．smaller than

C．as big as

D．as small as

2. American children grow up, they leave their parents’ home to ________.

A．get married

B．be free

C．find good jobs

D．study

3. American children visit their parents ________.

A．on weekdays

B．on weekends

C．at any time

D．on holiday

4. Parents pay their children for doing housework because ________.

A．children can learn how to make money for themselves

B．their children required them to do so

C．they are rich

D．it is required by law

5. Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．Children have the freedom to choose their own job.

B．Parents don’t ask their children to do the housework.

C．Parents think it important for children to make their own decision.

D．When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home.

4 . Sometimes parents wonder if they should really give their children chores (家务活). After all, isn’t it the parents’ responsibility to manage the household? And don’t children need an opportunity to “just be children” for now because they have the rest of their lives to worry about chores?

Most children have really busy schedules. They rush around from one activity to another with little time to clean the house. Despite those concerns, however, giving your children chores may be one of the most important things you’ll ever do.

While giving your children chores can certainly take some of the stress off you, that’s not the only reason you should expect your children to do the chores. Studies show chores are good for children. Research from a well-known 75-year Harvard study shows that chores can shape children to be more likely to become happy, healthy and independent adults.

Why are chores like sweeping the floor and clearing the table so important to children’s happiness in life? One reason is that children feel a sense of achievement when they do their chores. No matter whether they’re making their beds or they’re sweeping the floor, helping out around the house makes children feel capable. Doing chores also helps children feel like they’re part of the team and learn responsibility. Helping family members is good for them and it encourages them to be good adults.

Children who do chores gain important life skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. Life skills such as meal preparation, mowing the lawn, or doing the laundry will be important after high school, which helps your children live independently.

1. Why does the author raise questions in paragraph 1?

A．To express doubts.	B．To make a warning.
C．To lead in the topic.	D．To provide background information.

2. What helps children grow up healthily according to research from the Harvard study?

A．Chores.	B．Less homework.
C．School activities.	D．Learning schedules.

3. What does the underlined word “capable” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Tired.	B．Nervous.
C．Having no time.	D．Having the ability.

4. What does this text focus on?

A．Skills to deal with chores.	B．Advantages of doing chores.
C．The importance of life skills.	D．Ways to balance study and chores.

5 . Why Are Family Traditions Important?

Family traditions vary in how they’re celebrated, but they are all of great significance. Let’s explore the importance of family traditions in today’s fast-paced world.

They give a reason for the family to get together.

    1     That being said, sticking to a date is often necessary to coordinate (协调) everyone’s jam-packed schedules.     2     You are much less likely to cancel a time-honored family tradition than a casual lunch. Family traditions give family members something to look forward to and bring them together.

They promote a healthy work-life balance.

Nowadays, remote work has been a way of life for millions of people. While telecommuting(远程办公) has its benefits, it can also make it difficult to achieve a work-life balance. Since the workplace is where you spend the majority of your time, you’re likely to separate yourself from the rest of the world.     3    

They create good family dynamics.

Many family members lead vastly different lifestyles.     4     Even if you all have different interests and opinions, you can bond over your shared family experience.

Celebrating family traditions develops relationships between family members. This connection is priceless and fosters(培养) positive family dynamics.

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Family traditions foster a family identity that gives each member a sense of belonging and personal pride. When you feel safe and secure in these family connections, you have a base of emotional support to return to throughout your lifetime. A sense of belonging to family and community is essential for social and emotional well-being.

A．They create a sense of comfort and order.

B．They give family members a sense of belonging.

C．Establish a family tradition that happens on a busy day.

D．You don’t need an excuse to spend time with your family.

E．Creating a family tradition encourages respect and commitment.

F．But family traditions are an opportunity to set aside these differences.

G．But family traditions encourage you to invest time and energy into personal lives as well.

6 . Life Skills Start in the Home

I started my kids on household chores young because I refuse to send any of them into the world without being able to provide the most basic care for themselves. We started small such as teaching them how to crack an egg or load the washing machine. We made a game: of it and let it get messy.     1    , the kids were able to eventually get comfortable with the chore, gain competence and then finally achieve confidence.

If there is unwillingness or lack of enthusiasm,     2    . Consistency and patience is the key. Keep at it. Years into this experiment, my 13-year-old son can cook a basic meal and is in charge of cooking on Sunday nights. That means planning, shopping and meal preparation. My 15-year-old daughter has her own night Saturday with the same responsibilities. She also does a lot of car maintenance with me.     3    

Jessica Lahey, author of “The Gift of Failure,” advocates that we teach our kids autonomy so they will be more motivated to engage in the business of their lives and learn how to be competent. In order to do this, we give our kids clear expectations and     4    . This allow our kids to take ownership of the task, and they learn to solve problems and deal with failure.

Yes, we have had some magnificent disasters in this house. Each one was a moment where we could come together as a family, figure out the solution and deal with the consequences.

    5    , so they are better prepared for adulthood. It not only gives them responsibilities around the house but it can be a great bonding activity for the whole family.

A．don’t worry about it

B．With these exposures

C．Pay attention to that problem

D．They try to live up to our expectations

E．then step away after we have taught them

F．Everyone is responsible for their own laundry

G．Kids start doing chores around the house from a young age

7 . 最近，你校英文报社面向学生征稿，主题为“我帮父母做家务”，请你根据以下要点将上周末帮父母做家务的情况写成一篇文章投稿。
1. 帮忙的原因；
2. 帮忙的内容（整理房间、拖地、做饭等）；
3. 你的感想。
注意：1. 词数：120字左右；2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；3.题目已给出。

Helping Parents with Housework

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8 . 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（ ），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及修改均仅限一词;

Many students are unwilling to do housework at home, say that they are too busy studying. However, in my opinion, students should spent some time helping with housework. Here are some reason. If we left all the housework to our parents, it will make them very much tired. For our part, being independent is really benefit. As a matter fact, the earlier we learn to be independent, the better our future will be. Doing housework can help us to learn to look after us. Now we are no long small children, but we ought to help with housework to reduce our parents’ burdens.

9 . 某英文报社开展感恩活动，要求每位同学在日常生活中为父母做些家务。请你以“Housework”为题，根据下面图表信息，用英文写一篇短文。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Housework

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10 . How to End a Family Fight

Seeing people in your family fight can be really tough. Whether you’re Involved or not, you might be feeling sad, angry, or even ashamed when your loved ones yell and scream at each other.     1    

Keep you cool.     2     If you feel like you might shout or explode instead of talking calmly, take a walk around the block to calm down first. No matter who you’re talking to, doing it in a calm manner will go much better than shouting or screaming.

    3     It will be much easier to talk to everyone at the same time. See if there’s a good time and day that works for everyone in your family to get together. Then, you can all meet up and talk about your issues. If you’re younger, try asking your parents to call a family meeting and invite all your family members. If the problem is with your extended family, consider asking them to talk over video chat or on the phone.

Use language. Center the problems on how you’re feeling. Instead of blaming your family members or calling them out, try to use “I” statements as much as possible. This can help people feel less defensive and more able to work through issues with you. For example, instead of saying, “You shout at me too much.”     4    

Listen to everyone. Give everyone in the family a chance to speak.     5     Don’t interrupt, even if it seems like someone is lying or being dramatic — when it’s your Aim to talk, you can bring up the matter that’s bothering you.

A．Call a family meeting.

B．Maintain neutral body language.

C．You could say, “When you shout at me, I feel afraid.”

D．It’s easy to get fired up when your family is fighting.

E．It’s time to express what you really need in the future.

F．That way, everyone feels like they get a say in what’s going on.

G．There are a few techniques to have a calm discussion with your family about your issues.