题目内容
When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “__48__ the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat(变瘪) __49__24 hours，” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problen, __50__created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.
The ball is made of __51__ special material, ethylenevinyl acetate foam, It's lightweight. it's flexible, and—__52__ important—it holds its shape.
The One World Futbol needs no pump __53__ won't wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, __54__withstood(经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.
Although it costs more to produce __55__a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, It's been given to kids in 143 countries.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Some experts serve up some of the factors that make cooking with kids a pleasure rather than a struggle．
【小题1】 ．
For obvious reasons, a grown-up needs to be in charge of the stove, sharp knives and electrical equipment．Dr．Colker advises parents to be watchful, even when their kids are involved in relatively safe tasks．The bottom line is to stay close by, and teach your kids to respect basic safety rules．
Leave Time
【小题2】 When kids help, you’ll need extra time to teach them some skills．When you're in a hurry, give your kids tasks that don't require much guidance．As they get older and develop more skills, they will become wonderful helpers and even save your time!
Go for Variety
Our experts agree that children can enjoy more than the usual "kid food", such as chicken nuggets and pizza．【小题3】 Sandra K. Nissenberg suggests exploring the produce passage in the supermarket and talking about the unusual fruits and vegetables you find．
Involve Kids in Clean-up and Table-setting
Dr．Laura Colker reminds parents that preschoolers are eager to deal with grown-up tasks．They actually "enjoy the clean-up and table-setting activities", she says．【小题4】
They may also enjoy setting the table and counting the spoons．
Make Cooking a Learning Adventure
Cooking helps kids develop a healthy interest in the lifelong challenge of eating nourishing （有营养的） , delicious meals．Kids learn about science when they heat or cool a mixture and observe how it changes． 【小题5】 And as they wait for the timer to ring, they develop a better understanding of the concept of time．
| A．Most young children can easily handle simple kitchen equipment． |
| B．Cooking with young children requires patience． |
| C．Measuring ingredients teaches kids about fractions （分数）． |
| D．Kids can and should help wash and dry the pots and pans． |
F．Stay Equipped
G．To introduce new foods, involve your kids in menu planning and shopping.
A recent online poll (民意调查) asked kids what they hated most about school. “Classes are boring” came in first. “Too much homework” was a close second. Since all activities remain interesting for only so long, too much homework can lead to ennui. So, why are some kids getting homework overload? Teachers give two reasons. First, they say, the government now requires schools to meet higher-than-ever achievement goals for students. If students don’ t succeed, the school faces punishment. Second, many parents want their children to be able to get into the best colleges and universities. These parents believe homework is a way to ensure that students are learning as much as possible.
People who favor homework argue that it can have many beneficial effects. They claim it can help students develop good study habits. Homework can help students recognize that learning can occur at home as well as at school. It can help develop their independent learning and responsible character traits(性格特征).
But studies show that middle school students doing 60 to 90 minutes of homework a night are doing just as well in school as those doing more than 90 minutes. And homework can have negative effects. Homework can deny students access to leisure(休闲) activities that also teach important skills. For example, sports teams teach cooperation and leadership, in addition to helping kids stay physically active. Another problem with too much homework is that parents can get too involved. They can put too much pressure on their kids.
So what should be done? Good homework assignments in the proper amount will have positive effects. Too much homework, however, will have negative effects. The bottom line: Students in grades three through six should do no more than 30 to 60 minutes of homework each night.
【小题1】The underline word “ennui” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “______” .
| A．relaxation | B．fancy | C．boredom | D．intelligence |
| A．schools are evaluated in terms of students’ achievement. |
| B．the government doesn’t take the problem seriously |
| C．it is a good way to improve the students’ ability |
| D．time will be made full use of in this way |
| A．homework helps students to succeed |
| B．it’s good for kids to help each other in learning |
| C．parents are a great help when kids do homework at home |
| D．homework helps children to learn independently |
| A．Kids have little time to do leisure activities. |
| B．There is a lack of sleeping time. |
| C．The chances of learning other skills are lost. |
| D．Kids are under pressure from their parents. |
| A．to criticize the school teachers |
| B．to attract public attention to kids’ study |
| C．to offer more help to today’s kids |
| D．to call for proper amounts of homework |
When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat．But often costs are out by simply using the school gym．Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special．The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop．
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye．
【小题1】The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to ．
| A．tell an interesting experience of high school students |
| B．tell how the western students spend the last days of high school |
| C．introduce several ways of the western students’ killing time |
| D．tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation |
| A．They are adults and will not depend on parents． |
| B．These teenagers can find a job to support themselves． |
| C．They have grown up and need friends’ help． |
| D．They have finished high school and will go to college． |
| A．Remember | B．Show | C．Sign | D．Celebrate． |
| A．the party is very interesting |
| B．graduates pay much attention to the party |
| C．boys wear as usual to attend the party |
| D．girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours |
| A．generally speaking，students will receive 12 years’ formal education before going to college |
| B．girls wear formal dresses or dress in shiny or brightly colored materials in order to be noticed |
| C．using the school gym is cheaper and students don’t need to make a lot of effort |
| D．sometimes teachers and parents are also invited to the parties |