allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It‘s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.
Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn‘t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won‘t be able to get along well with each other.
The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it‘s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years. Considerations When Choosing a Pet Paragraph Outline (要Supporting Details 点) Importance of choosing a pet ●A (34) __________ with a pet seems to be complete. ●Pets can bring some problems if they aren‘t suitable to the family. ●Many people are allergic to pets with (35) hair. The family‘s health must be considered ●It‘s not (36) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child. ●Some people have problems with some pets. ●You shouldn‘t (37) a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around. The pet‘s quality of life ●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic. ●If your house already has a dog, don‘t get a cat. Choose the right (38) of pet ●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects. 34. family 35. long 36. good/wise 37. keep 38. kind 34
Every scientist has a childhood dream. A scientist in China once had a dream. He wished to grow a new
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type of rice. This new type of rice would be as big as peanuts. This person is Yuan Longping—\Hybrid rice(杂交水稻).
Yuan Longping was born in 1930. He graduated from the Southwest Agricultural (农业) University in 1953. He came up with an idea for a Hybrid rice in the 1960s. Since then, he has devoted himself to research and to the development of new varieties. In 1973, together with other people, he succeeded in the development of Hybrid rice. This made China a worldwide leader in rice production(生产). In 1980, the technology (技术) for hybrid, rice was introduced to the United States. Now his \
Because of Professor Yuan's hard work, China now produces enough rice to feed her people every year. Last November an online survey showed that most Chinese believed that Yuan deserved (应得) a Nobel Peace Prize.
In his spare time, Yuan Longping loves playing the violin and listening to music. Every night, he reads for half an hour before he goes to sleep. He likes swimming, too. It is said that Professor Yuan is one of the richest people in China. But he cares about nothing but his research. Yuan Longping--- 46 of Hybrid rice Childhood 47 His 49 Personal details He wished to grow a new type of rice which would be the same 48 as peanuts. He is 50 of playing the violin, listening to music and 51 . He was born in 1930. He graduated from the Southwest Agricultural University at the age of 52. In 1973, together with other people, he was 53 in the development of Hybrid rice. In 1980, the technology for hybrid rice was 54
Achievements to the United States and more than 20 other countries. China now 55 enough rice to feed herpeople every year. Most Chinese believe that Yuan deserved (应得) a Nobel Peace Prize. 46. Father 47. dream 48. size49.hobbies 50. fond
51. swimming52. _twenty-three/23 53. Successful 54. Introduced 55.produces
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Summer is coming soon. When is the best time for swimming in the day in summer?
If you would like to swim indoors, a good time in the day is the early hours – the body has the most energy
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to use because the body has woken up and will be ready for all kinds of different activities of the day. The body is going to work with enough energy and therefore a person will feel more comfortable if he swims during the early hours of the day.
Swimming early in the day can also be good for anyone who plans to swim outdoors. The conditions outside will be excellent: the water will not be too cold or too hot, and the air will be just clean and fine. Everything is suitable.
Usually, it is not a good idea to swim later in the day because one‘s body is tired after work for a whole day and also the weather conditions can be the worst in the later parts of the day.
However, there are still some exceptions. Different people feel different and one‘s body acts differently at different times of the day. When a person is feeling active and is not tired at all after work, it may be a better time to swim for him than for others. If he is alert (警觉的) that time, he is safe in the water.
In a word, the best time can change for every person. The person‘s body condition decides when the best time for swimming is.
The best time to 46 in summer The body has the most energy then ●After 47 up, people are ready for A In the early hours of the day good time different activities ●The person will feel more comfortable with 48 energy A good time The conditions outside will be 50 . ●The water is neither too cold nor too hot. ●The 51 is clean and fine. ●The body feels 52 after a day‘s Later in the day Usually not a good work. time ●The weather conditions are the 53 during the day. Later in the day can ●People‘s 54 conditions are Exceptions be a good time for some people.
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Conclusion 46.swim
The best time to swim in the day in summer should be 55 according to the body conditions of the swimmer. 50.excellent
47.waking 48.enough 49.outdoors
51.air 52.tired 53.worst 54.body 55.decided
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How important is homework? According to the Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD), it‘s not that important! The district has made a big change for the 2011-2012 school year. It started on July 1, homework counts for only 10% of a student‘s grade. The district, the second largest in the country, says its new way can provide a fairer assessment(评定) of students‘ homework and achievements.
The district hopes students only need to spend less time on homework and more time on hobbies and with their families. By reducing the weight of homework toward a student‘s grade, a truer picture of the student‘s knowledge will be shown in the achievement grade.
However, it doesn‘t mean the students can throw out homework. It says that homework is a chance for students to practice their skills and a tool for students to prepare for coming lessons. Still, LAUSD is joining a growing list of schools that have controlled the amount of homework.
How much time children should spend on homework is a hot topic. Harris Cooper, a professor at a university, says that the proper amount of homework time is ten minutes a day multiplied by(乘以) the student‘s grade. This means a third grader should spend 30 minutes a day on homework. And a sixth grader would spend 60 minutes. ―Good homework in the proper amount will have better effects on them,‖ he said. ―Bad homework or too much homework will have worse effects.‖
But some people think homework is an important part of learning. They say many children just won‘t try their best if homework doesn‘t count toward their grade. Some teachers also think homework is important. They argue that students who do their homework perform better on tests and in school than those who do not. They are afraid that the new way will encourage students to pay less attention to homework. The topic of the article: The 62 of homework in learning A big change for Reducing the 63 of homework grade by 10% assessing students‘ performance and homework[来源:21世纪教育in 网]21世纪教育网 The advantages of reducing homework
achievement in school. Students will have more time for 64 and with their families. Students will be able to 65 their truer pictures 第 39 页 共 39 页
of knowledge in the achievement grades. Students can have more 66 to practice their The advantages of doing skills. homework The 67 of schools that have controlled the amount of homework is getting bigger. The time that a ninth grade student 68 to homework should be 90 minutes. The amount of homework Students will 69 good homework in the proper amount to bad homework or too much homework. If homework isn‘t included in their grade, many 70 about the new students won‘t put their heart into study. policy Students who don‘t do their homework perform much 71 than those who do their homework. 62. importance
63. percentage 64. hobbies 65. show 66. chances
71. Worse
67. number 68. devotes 69. prefer 70. Worries
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It seems school children all over the world complain about their school food. Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve. So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school? Japan
High schools have canteens, which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles(泡菜) and vegetables.
Students take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition value. Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food. The class with the fewest leftovers(剩饭) at the end of the month receives a prize. United States
A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the daily dietary allowances(定量) of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories. Australia
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