题目内容
— Yes, the air will be fresher.
B. less; fewer
C. fewer; fewer
D. fewer; less
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK –“An Englishman’s home is his castle”. Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful “castles”. If there is anything that needs fixing around their houses, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs themselves. They share DIY experiences with their friends. More and more people have discovered the joy of DIY. Sometimes people also DIY for saving money. With the economic downturn at present, many people can not afford to buy a bigger house. They are looking at how they can make their house better without spending a lot of money. It is not surprising that DIY is so popular.
DIY can be difficult. There is a huge market for DIY furniture which people need to put together themselves with a few basic tools. However, people often find it not easy to build a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the instructions. Sometimes the instructions are simple and clear, but the furniture itself is difficult to build. One thing is for sure, though most DIY projects are started with the best intentions, many of them may not get finished. DIY can also be dangerous. For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional worker. Unluckily, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that in just one year over 230,000 people were hurt while doing DIY in UK, including 41,000 who fell off ladders.
Therefore, DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, but it is not always as easy as it is thought to be if we bite off more than we can chew. Maybe factories should make products that are easier and safer for us to DIY.
【小题1】How do many English people spend their holidays according to the passage?
A. Making their homes beautiful. B. Visiting their friends.
B. Travelling all over the world. D. Making a lot of money.
【小题2】Why do English people like DIY?
A.Many stores sell DIY things. | B.DIY can bring them fun. |
C.TV programmes teach them to DIY | D.All DIY projects are easy. |
A. DIY is a waste of money. B. It is always difficult to DIY.
B. We should be careful while doing DIY. D. It’s very safe for us to DIY
【小题4】In the passage, “we bite off more than we can chew” probably means ___________.
A.we can eat everything we like | B.we should do something difficult |
C.we do something that is too difficult | D.we eat too much food that is not safe |
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Smoking is bad for you, but what if your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, be tired of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can’t order your parents to stop smoking, but you can encourage them to give up this bad habit. Tell them smoking is not good for their health.
If you think it will help, you could find some articles like this one and give them to your parents. Many states now have free programs to help people give up smoking. You might even see them advertised on billboards in your town. Point these out to your parents and encourage them to find out more about these programs.
What if your parents get angry with you for mentioning the topic of smoking? People don’t like to be told that they are doing something unhealthy, so it is possible your parents will be angry, especially if they are worried they won’t be able to give up smoking. Maybe they have tried before but failed.
Remember to be kind and show respect when you discuss smoking with your parents. Also remember that it is not easy to give up smoking. Some people have tried several times before they’re able to give up. Instead of shouting at them, tell them that you love them and want them to enjoy many healthy years ahead. They may eventually realize you are right about smoking.
If your parents agree to stop smoking, be their biggest supporter. Ask if there is anything you can do when they feel the desire to smoke. Maybe you could go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together. As they reach milestones, such as a month without smoking, Remember to celebrate the achievement.
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★How to 1.your parents to give up smoking |
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★Smoking 3.their health. |
★You are either worried about their health or 4.with smelling their smoke. |
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Ways |
★It may also be 5.to find some articles for them about giving up smoking. Tell them there are many free programs available. |
★They are sure to 6.your advice so long as you love and respect them. It is important to remember that it is 7.to give up smoking. |
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To 8.their giving up smoking, you can do many things. |
★Spend 9.time with them. For example, go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together. |
★Don’t 10.to celebrate their achievement and encourage them. |