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 . 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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4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Have you ever forgotten     1    (lock) the door of your house? Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV     2    computer? These kinds of things happen       3     us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to       4     (problem). However,   in the not-too-distant future, we     5    (live) in smart homes     6     will lock the door for us when we       7     away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us     8     (security), save us energy, and provide     9     more comfortable environment     10     (live) in.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker’s mother coming from?

A．Osaka.

B．New York.

C．San Francisco.

2. Why will the speaker clean his apartment?

A．It is too dirty.

B．His girlfriend will visit him.

C．His mother will stay with him.

3. What is the speaker going to do on Saturday?

A．Have a party.

B．Have dinner with his friends.

C．Show his mother around the city.

4. Who will the speaker and his mother meet on Saturday?

A．His friends.

B．His girlfriend.

C．His girlfriend’s parents.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of animals did the woman’s grandma have?

A．Cows.

B．Ducks.

C．Donkeys.

2. How did the woman feel about killing animals?

A．Calm.

B．Afraid.

C．Excited.

3. At what age did the woman stop eating meat?

A．At 8 years old.

B．At 10 years old.

C．At 12 years old.

4. Who cooked meals for the woman?

A．Her grandparents.

B．Herself.

C．Her mother.