④ Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words and expressions in the box. 1. barely 2. spill 3. ignorant 4. sign up 5. artificial 6. rent 7. burst into tears 8. breathe 9. extreme
⑤ Complete the passage with the correct form of the words and expressions in the box. 1. gap 2. impressed 3. intelligent 4. surrounding 5. checked in 6. sip 7. sworn 8. run out of
Guided Writing
① 1. This time last year 2. At first 3. But 4. One day 5. now ② Key: 6, 3, 1, 4, 2, 7, 5
③ Learning to live at college in China
Three months ago I was a nervous new student at my university who spent almost all my time in the library. I missed my family, and was counting the days until the holidays. But then I understood that I was wasting many opportunities. One day a group of friends suggested we all join a dance club to get more exercise. I was not sure it was a good idea, but went along with the group. It was great fun. I realized that I was more efficient in studying after this activity, and felt a lot happier. Now I’ve lots of new friends and I learn as much from them as from my books.
Extra Writing Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: (Dec. 2010, CET-4, Writing) 1.目前不少父母为孩子包办一切； 2.为了孩子独立，父母应该······
How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?
As the kings in their family, some post-80s or post-90s are often spoiled or overprotected by their omnipotent parents who involuntarily neglect the importance of training their children to be independent and sensible.
However, every little bird needs to find food for itself, and thus, how to teach their children to be independent has been put forward as a hard nut for most parents. On the one hand, parents are suggested to provide more practical opportunities for their children, especially those involve in cooperation, solution and challenge, such as a meaningful internship or a military summer camp. On the other hand, parents should guide their children to make decisions by themselves, in the meantime, encourage them to take the correspondent responsibility. Frustration and practice are the best incubators for independence.
There is no denying that the careful protection from parents can be the safest shelter for their children, nevertheless, independence is the only strong weapon for children to survive in this competitive society.