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These days when you go on vacation, you spend most of your money just getting there. Travel is expensive, but don't stay home only because you are short of money! Here is some advice:
* Travel during off-season if possible. Flights and hotels are very cheaper when tourism is low.
* Choose a hotel that's a little farther from popular attractions. If you're staying several days,
check out prices on vacation homes — it can end up being cheaper than a hotel.
* Take public traffic, such as buses or subway, instead of taking a taxi.
* Plan your meals, and eat like locals. Don't waste money at expensive hotel restaurants or
fast-food chains. Depending on where you stay, it may be cheaper to make food on your own.
* Check online for special discount （折扣） — if you're a student, the old or the parents
traveling with children, you could get discounts! A little research could save you a lot of money.
Whether you're backpacking alone or going on a family vacation, your trip doesn't have to break the bank. The key is to plan ahead and write down what you spend. Then put the money you save toward your next trip!
1.Is travel expensive now?
2.How many suggestions are given to save money?
3.Which is cheaper, staying at a hotel or a vacation home?
4.Who could get discounts?
5.What is the passage mainly about?
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﹣﹣_____ do most of the students in your school spend on their homework every day？
﹣﹣About two hours．
A.How long B.How many C.How much D.How soon
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Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.
What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career(职业)
To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents(文件)that can help you achieve the career you want. They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work.
Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.
Here is what she says about the meaning of work: "If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution(贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”
1.The passage is most probably written to______.
A. students B. teachers C. parents D. designers
2.At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by_______.
A. listing facts B. giving examples
C. asking questions D. explaining differences
3.Roberta Zhan might be most interested in______ when she war at school
A. singing songs B. creating pictures
C. playing basketball D. playing computer games
4.The passage is mainly about______.
A. the real meaning of work B. the importance of interests and skills
C. the journey of Roberta's life D. the way of preparing for the future career
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Do you like traveling? Here is some advice.
Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
Traveling on trains or buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to wear sunblocks(防晒霜）and sunglasses.
Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
Be careful with your things whenever you go to busy places, like a train station. There are often thieves there.
Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you have one, take your student card with you and save money.
If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport, Whatever you do, don’t lose it!
1.If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ______with you.
A. some fruit and drinks
B. warm clothes and sports shoes
C. sunglasses and sunblocks
2.According to the passage, _____ is a good way to keep away from boredom(单调).
A. reading a good book
B. taking a camera
C. listening to music
3.You must always _______ because there are often thieves at some busy places.
A. put your things down B. look after your things well
C. take few things with you
4.If a student shows __ to the shop assistant, he can buy some presents at lower prices while traveling.
A. his things B. his passport C. his student card
5.The underlined word “capture” in this passage means ________.
A. 感受 B. 拍摄 C. 控制
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This time, my parents want to go ______ on vacation. They both feel tired these days.
A. somewhere peaceful
B. peaceful somewhere
C. to somewhere peaceful
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My parents want to go _____________ on vacation, they are so tired these days.
A．somewhere peaceful B．dangerous somewhere
C．somewhere boring D．fascinating somewhere
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— ______ did you spend your summer vacation last year?
— In England.
| A．When | B．Where | C．How | D．Why |
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Your junior high school years are coming to an end. After the big exam, most of you will go on to study in a senior school. What are you expecting from senior high school? Let’s hear some teen readers talk about it.
Zhou Zhijie, 15, from Shanghai:
I have heard that although Senior 3 is a hard year, Senior 1 and Senior 2 are less stressful. I hope there’ll be time then to enjoy sports. There will be plenty to see. Especially, the World Cup in Brazil is coming. We can watch football matches. I’m sure I’ll really enjoy it.
Jin Xi, 16, from Harbin, Heilongjiang:
I really enjoy science. I visit many science exhibitions. I am interested in UFOs, too. I’m crazy about making model planes, although I’m not very good at it because I don’t really have enough scientific knowledge. I’ll be learning more science in senior high school. In a word, sometime in the future I’m going to build an excellent model plane!
Wang Yaling, 15, from Xiamen, Fujian:
I hope I can be taller in senior high school. I’m only 155cm. Many people grow faster in senior and I hope I will, too. I want to be 162cm. But I’m not sure about that, since most girls in my family don’t grow taller than 160cm. I hope I’m different.
Zhang Fang, 15, from Hebi, Henan:
I expect that I’ll make more friends in senior high school. I study in a middle school in the country. Most of my classmates live nearby. In senior high school, I’ll meet different people from different areas. I hope I can learn new things from them.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填涂在答题卡的相应位置。
1.It seems that ______ has a special interest in sports.
A. Zhou Zhijie B. Jin Xi C. Wang Yaling D. Zhang Fang
2.Jin Xi believes that it needs ______ to make an excellent model plane.
A. a quite long time B. a lot of scientific knowledge
C. knowledge of UFOs D. help from senior teachers
3.Wang Yaling and Zhang Fang ______.
A. are from one city B. have a similar dream
C. have the same age D. have a similar problem
4.The underlined word “stressful” in the first talk probably means “making one feel______.”
A. busy and nervous B. free and easy
C. unsuccessful and nervous D. safe and happy
5.The students in the passage are talking about______.
A. their hobbies B. their experiences
C. their schools D. their wishes
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Your junior high school years are coming to an end. After the big exam, most of you will go on to study in a senior school. What are you expecting from senior high school? Let’s hear some teen readers talk about it.
Zhou Zhijie, 15, from Shanghai:
I have heard that although Senior 3 is a hard year, Senior 1 and Senior 2 are less stressful. I hope there’ll be time then to enjoy sports. There will be plenty to see. Especially, the World Cup in Brazil is coming. We can watch football matches. I’m sure I’ll really enjoy it.
Jin Xi, 16, from Harbin, Heilongjiang:
I really enjoy science. I visit many science exhibitions. I am interested in UFOs, too. I’m crazy about making model planes, although I’m not very good at it because I don’t really have enough scientific knowledge. I’ll be learning more science in senior high school. In a word, sometime in the future I’m going to build an excellent model plane!
Wang Yaling, 15, from Xiamen, Fujian:
I hope I can be taller in senior high school. I’m only 155cm. Many people grow faster in senior and I hope I will, too. I want to be 162cm. But I’m not sure about that, since most girls in my family don’t grow taller than 160cm. I hope I’m different.
Zhang Fang, 15, from Hebi, Henan:
I expect that I’ll make more friends in senior high school. I study in a middle school in the country. Most of my classmates live nearby. In senior high school, I’ll meet different people from different areas. I hope I can learn new things from them.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填涂在答题卡的相应位置。
1.Jin Xi believes that it needs ______ to make an excellent model plane.
A. a quite long time B. a lot of scientific knowledge
C. knowledge of UFOs D. help from senior teachers
2.Wang Yaling and Zhang Fang ______.
A. are from one city B. have a similar dream
C. have the same age D. have a similar problem
3.The students in the passage are talking about______.
A. their hobbies B. their experiences
C. their schools D. their wishes
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Do you ever have one of those days when everything goes wrong? Your alarm clock doesn't go off, so you oversleep. You spill coffee on your clothes at breakfast and have to change. Your scooter has a flat tire, so you have to catch the bus. But you miss the bus and end up walking to school.
You can wait for the feeling to ________ but why not do something to make yourself better?
Write down your thoughts
When someone annoys you, write a letter. Tell the person who made you mad how you feel.Then tear(撕)the letter up. __________ you dont mail it, you'll feel better when you get those feelings out your system.
Eat something you enjoy
Eat a favourite"comfort food. " These foods vary from person to person and are usually something with a good __________.Your comfort food could be peanut candy, like you ate when you were a child. It might be bubble tea, which you used to drink when you spent time with your best friend.
Expect the good feelings connected with that food to lift your spirits. They will! But if you always turn to food when you feel down, the _________ weight you gain will make you feel worse.
Do something nice for someone else
When you do something for someone else, you stop focusing on yourself. You don' t have to do something big, Just do something you know a friend or classmate will appreciate. Put flowers and a card on your teacher's desk. But don' t sign the card. you'li smile all day as you __________ your teacher is puzzling over who gave her gift.
Play with your pet
Animals __________ seem to have bad days. They are always happy to see you. Scientists say playing with a pet comforts you and lowers your blood pressure. If you dont have a pet of your own,visit a friend who does.
Beating a bad mood not only makes you feel better. A positive attitude might also help you keep fit. A recent medical stucy showed sad or angry people are much more likely to get sick than people who are happy. So get busy and cheer up!
1.A. go over B. go away C. go out D. go wrong
2.A. If B. Because C. Since D. Although
3.A. taste B. memory C. smell D. message
4.A. average B. other C. extra D. enough
5.A. Imagine B. suppose C. judge D. decide
6.A. sometimes B. often C. always D. never
* Plan your meals, and eat like locals. Don't waste money at expensive hotel restaurants or