Question

Most American school students have a long summer vacation. It is usually from July to August. During this vacation students often travel or have summer jobs. Some students take courses (课程）in summer schools. Mary spent her last summer in a summer school. After she studied two courses, she traveled with her family. They saw interesting places near their home in Seattle. Mary’s friend, Peter, worked at a gasoline station during the summer. He sold gasoline and repaired cars. He made a lot of money, and saved nearly all of it. Peter is going to university next year. He needs money for the university tuition(学费).

36. How many months does the summer vacation for most American school students last?

37. Can students either travel or work during the vacation?

38. Where did Peter work during the summer vacation?

39. What could Peter do at a gasoline station?

40. What did Peter make money for?

Answer 1

36. The summer vacation lasts for two months.

37. Yes，they can.

38. Peter worked at a gasoline station.

39. He sold gasoline and repaired cars.

40. He made money for the university tuition.