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.
【小题1】The size of most American families is         that of other countries.

A.larger thanB.smaller than
C.as big asD.as small as
【小题2】When children grow up, they leave their parents’ home to        .
A.go to better schools
B.make more friends
C.find jobs
D.spend a holiday
【小题3】They visit their parents       .
A.on weekdaysB.on weekends
C.every dayD.on holiday
【小题4】Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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.
【小题5】Some parents pay their children for doing housework because                  .
A.children can learn how to make money for themselves
B.their children wanted them to do so
C.they are rich
D.they live far from each other

The first way to make friends is to smile. When you smile, people think you are __1___ and easy to talk to. It may not be easy at first to smile. But, you can practice in the mirror(镜子). When you look at yourself, think if you’d like to __2___ to your smiling face or your usual face. Of course the smiling face. Most people stay away from an __3___ face.
One easy way to start a conversation with someone is to say __4___ nice about them. For example, you could talk about an interesting __5___ to a teacher’s question, good match at the ball field, pretty shirt, etc…. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to __6___ talking to that person?
Ask your new friends questions about themselves. Such as: “Who’s their favorite singer?” “Where do they live, who’s their teacher?” “What do they do after school?” … etc. They are all good questions to start a __7___.
When someone asks you a question, do have an answer for them. If you don’t __8___ who your favorite singer is, or what your hobbies are, think about it. There’s nothing that will __9___ a conversation quicker than a shrug(耸肩) for an answer.
Shy kids often have some trouble with complements. When someone says something nice, shy kids often say nothing. This leaves the other person __10___ if they said something wrong. The best and easiest reply to a complement is a simple “thank you”.

【小题1】
A.funny B.strangC.crazyD.friendly
【小题2】
A.talkB.sayC.seeD.look
【小题3】
A.honestB.oldC.angryD.exciting
【小题4】
A.anythingB.somethingC.everythingD.nothing
【小题5】
A.answerB.bookC.decisionD.invention
【小题6】
A.haveB.preferC.finishD.keep
【小题7】
A.discussionB.conversationC.meetingD.game
【小题8】
A.meetB.believeC.knowD.guess
【小题9】
A.tryB.stopC.findD.make
【小题10】
A.wonderingB.forgettingC.hearingD.knowing

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is in the south of Scotland.

A collection of nearly 150 different animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural setting. Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is to provide a living shelter for small animals, to protect wildlife, to provide chances for the public to enjoy and learn about the area they live in. A main aim of the park is to protect endangered animals.

Facilities(设施) available to visitors mainly include restaurants, gift shops picnic areas, facilities for babies, facilities for disabled people free parking, etc.

 There is a programme of improvement to condition for the animals, birds and visitors. Through the programme, the park plays an important part in the international effort to protect rare and endangered animals. Click here to see what improvement the park has to make.

As some of our animals are free in the park area, dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Open from 1st February to 30th October, 10:00 a.m to 6:00p.m.

 

Tickets

Adult

£ 6.50

Child

£ 4.50(4-15 years old)

Elderly

£ 5.50

Family

£ 20.00 (2 adults & 2 children)

 

By buying a ticket to visit the park, you can help us do so much more so HELP SUPPORT CONSERVATION!

You can help us continue our work by making a donation here >>> SUPPORT

Contact us:

E-mail: infor@gallowaywildlife.co.uk           Fax/Tel:01557 331645

1.You can visit Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park ___________.

A.at 9:00a.m on 7th December

B.at 11:00a.m on 7th December

C.at 9:00a.m on 7th September

D.at 11:00a.m on 7th September

2.How much should you at least pay if your family (five persons, including an elderly person, two adults and the ten-year-old twins) visit the park?

A. £24.50        B.£25.50            C.£26.50           D.£27.50

3.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A.There are endangered animals in the park.

B.There aren’t any picnic areas in the park.

C.You can’t take the babies to the park.

D.You can visit the park with your dogs.

 

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