Which day is the most important for you? Your birthday, the first day of your work or the day you win a prize.Many teenagers may think their birthday is the happiest time because they can receive many wonderful presents and have much fun with their friends.Others may regard the starting day of their work as the most meaningful.They think it's the first big step in their life and they can depend on themselves.They like to deal with challenges rather than to ask for the help of adults.
According to a survey, more than half of the Chinese people, certain ages and birthdays are especially important.One hundred days after a baby's birth has special meaning.On that day, relatives(亲戚)and friends come tobless the baby.In northern part of China, like Inner Mongolia, a child's 12th birthday is a big day.This is when a child becomes a teenager.Eighteen is another important age, which means you must be responsible(负责任的)for what you have done in laws.As for adults, maybe the anniversary of their marriage(结婚周年庆)is the most important.For some old people, the 60th or 70th birthday is also very important.They like to be cared about by all his family and friends, and the big family get-together can provide them a good chance to recall(回忆)the past.
(1)
Which is not regarded as the most important day for teenagers?
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A.
their first day of work
B.
the day they win
C.
their birthday days
D.
the anniversary of marriage
(2)
Why Inner Mongolian think the age 12 is important?
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A.
Because it's the first big step in their life and they can depend on themselves.
B.
Because it means a child becomes a teenager.
C.
Because they can drive a car.
D.
Because it means they must be responsible for what they have done in laws.
(3)
What's the meaning of the underlined word “bless” in paragraph 2?
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A.
祝福
B.
送礼
C.
照顾
D.
认识
(4)
When you are _________ years old, you must be responsible for what you have done in laws.
Helping your children to read and write at home will improve their skills and confidence-it will also make them get ready for learning in the classroom environment.
________are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their life in or outside school.Students who improve their reading and writing skills will increase their vocabulary and their ability(能力)to use the English language correctly.As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy(读写能力).You can make a difference by listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school hours.
Here are 8 tips on how to help your children to read and write:
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having everyday conversations with your children
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trying to ask more “wh-” questions instead of easy “yes” or “no” questions
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encouraging your children to talk about events you don't know
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reading to your children each night
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listening to your children read
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teaching your children how to use dictionaries
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talking about your children's writings
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practicing filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or emails
You can also encourage your children to join the Reading Challenge Club and discuss the books they are reading together.In the club, children must read 15 books from the Challenge book list and 5 more books chosen by themselves.There are over 1, 000 books on the list.The reading must be done in one year.What's more, it is a wonderful way to help your children to write.For example, you can encourage them to write diaries or book reviews.Remember to make positive comments as much as possible.
(1)
This passage is mainly written for________
.
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A.
children
B.
teachers
C.
parents
D.
doctors
(2)
________is the best for the missing part in Paragraph 2
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A.
“
Listening and speaking skills”
B.
“
Reading and writing skills”
C.
“
Listening and writing skills”
D.
“
Reading and listening skills”
(3)
________is NOT mentioned in the 8 tips above
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A.
“
Listening to the radio every day”
B.
“
Listening to your children read”
C.
“
Reading to your children each night”
D.
“
Talking about your children's writings”
(4)
In the Reading Challenge Club, children have to read________in one year
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A.
5 books
B.
10 books
C.
15 books
D.
20 books
(5)
Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to________