题目内容
Skateboarding has become one of several non - traditional activities that PE teachers around America are introducing to inspire kids to exercise regularly. Some PE classes feature in-line (滚轮) skating, yoga, and even rock climbing. Experts have called those types of activities “the new PE”.
Such activities are part of a larger effort to help kids develop lifelong fitness habits and to keep them from becoming overweight. Now, 9 million U.S. children and teens are overweight. Obesity (肥胖) can lead to health problems such as diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Our children and youth are becoming unhealthy and obese,” says Lindsey Johnson. “Skateboarding is a great activity that keeps kids doing physical movement and gives them new skills and interest.”
Some schools don’t allow skateboarding because they say it is dangerous. Cendali, however, argues that regular practice eliminates a great deal of the danger. “We teach students how to do it and how to do it safely,” he says.
Some people say skateboarding teaches life lessons. “Skateboarding teaches kids to believe that if they stick with something they will finally succeed,” says education expert Richard Sagor of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Skateboarding inspires kids not to give up in learning difficult skills. “It’s natural for kids to want to learn and get better at things,” adds Sagor. “When it comes to skateboarding, they’ll try a trick hundreds of times before they succeed.” That same effort could be made in schoolwork.
Eric Klassen agrees that skateboarding requires kids to stop saying a task is too hard for them. “A baby will attempt to walk 600 to 900 times before he or she is successful,” says Klassen. “We tell students that they shouldn’t say ‘I can’t do it’ unless they’ve tried 600 to 900 times.”
- 1.
Skateboarding is introduced into American schools to ______
- A.encourage students to compete bravely in competition
- B.teach students how to deal with risks
- C.prevent students suffering from heart disease later in life
- D.help students form the habit of doing sports
- A.
- 2.
The underlined word “eliminates” in Paragraph 4 probably means “______”
- A.reduces
- B.increases
- C.adds
- D.brings
- A.
- 3.
What life lesson do kids learn from skateboarding?
- A.To succeed in life you have to learn skateboarding
- B.You will succeed in life if you don’t give up
- C.Only after failing 600 to 900 times can you succeed
- D.There is no hard work after learning skate-boarding well
- A.
- 4.
What would be the best title for the passage?
- A.The dangerous PE
- B.Skills of skateboarding
- C.The new PE
- D.The change of PE
- A.
试题分析:在学校里开展的一些新的体育项目,如轮滑,瑜伽等等,以及人们对此的不同观点。有人认为这样的运动项目对孩子的发展是十分有好处的。
1.D 细节题。根据第二段,2行Such activities are part of a larger effort to help kids develop lifelong fitness habits and to keep them from becoming overweight.说明D正确。
2.A 推理题。根据第四段1,2行Some schools don’t allow skateboarding because they say it is dangerous. Cendali, however, argues that regular practice eliminates a great deal of the danger.说明Cendali的观点和其它的学校不一样,他人们轮滑并不危险,反而可以减少危险,因为We teach students how to do it and how to do it safely故A正确。
3.B 细节题。根据文章倒数第三段1,2行“Skateboarding teaches kids to believe that if they stick with something they will finally succeed,”说明B下内容与之相符。故B正确。
4.C主旨大意题。本文关于的是在学校里开展的一些新的体育项目,如轮滑,瑜伽等等,以及人们对此的不同观点。故C正确。
考点:考查新闻报告类短文阅读
点评:本文考查考生的细节推理能力,本文主旨鲜明,很容易在文中找到答案。做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句,因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。然后带着问题,再读全文,找出答题所需要的依据,完成阅读任务。
How to Make a Budget
Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn ----and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.
First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (栏), list your sources (来源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.
Sample Monthly Budget
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | $20.00 | Snacks | $26.00 |
Money earned selling drinks | $25.00 | Music downloads | $12.00 |
Money earned babysitting | $12.50 | Movies | $18.00 |
Money earned delivering newspapers | $30.00 | Video rentals | $10.00 |
Total: | $87.50 | Total | $66.00 |
Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be
realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in
that space simply because you wish you were spending less
If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!
Who is the passage written for?w
A. Children. B. Parents. C. Breadwinners. D. Bank managers.
The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.
A. learn to be realistic B. increase their saving
C. manage their money well D. test their power-control
What should people do when planning a budget?w
A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.
B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.
C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.
D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.
Which of the following budgets is effective?
A.
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | $20.00 | Money earned walking dogs | $20.00 |
Bus fares | $40.00 | Movies | $28.00 |
Total: | $60 | Total | $48.00 |
B.
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | $20.00 | Movies | $30.00 |
Money earned washing cars | $10.00 | Bus fares | $10.00 |
Total: | $30.00 | Total: | $40.00 |
C.
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | $27.50 | Money earned selling drinks | $22.00 |
Money earned babysitting | $22.50 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total: | $50.00 | Total: | $50.00 |
D.
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance | $26.00 | Video rentals | $22.00 |
Money earned doing yard work | $24.00 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total: | $50.00 | Total: | $50.00 |
My six-year-old granddaughter, Caitlyn, and I stopped at a Tim Horton’s shop for a blueberry cake. As we were going out of the door, a young teenage boy was coming in.
This young man had no hair on sides of his head with a set of blue spiked(竖起的)hair on top of it. One of his nostrils(鼻孔) was pierced (扎、穿), and a ring ran through the hole and a chain went across his face and was attached to a ring he was wearing in his ear. He held a skateboard under one arm and a basketball under the other.
Caitlyn, who was walking ahead of me, stopped at once when she saw the teenager, I thought he’d scared her and she’d frozen on the spot.
I was wrong.
My granddaughter backed up against the door and opened it as wide as it would go. Now I was face to face with the young man. I stepped aside and let him pass. His response was a polite “Thank you very much”.
On our way to the car, I praised Caitlyn for her manners in holding open the door for the young man. She didn’t seem to be troubled by his appearance, but I wanted to make sure. If a grandmother’s talk about freedom of self-expression and allowing people their differences was in order, I wanted to be ready.
As it turned out, the person who needed the talk was me.
The only thing Caitlyn noticed about the teenager was the fact that his arms were full. “He would have a hard time to open the door. ”
I saw the partially shaved head, the set of spiked hair, the piercing and the chain. She saw a person carrying something under each arm and heading toward a closed door.
In the future, I hope to get down on her level and raise my sights.
【小题1】What did the author think of the young man?
A.Polite. | B.Uncommon. | C.Frightening. | D.Funny. |
A.she was scared | B.she didn’t notice his look |
C.she wanted to avoid him | D.it would be difficult for him to open the door |
A.the author was ashamed of herself |
B.the author didn’t know how to give a talk on freedom |
C.a talk on freedom was useless for the granddaughter |
D.people should have more freedom to express themselves |
A.we shouldn’t judge a person by his look |
B.we should allow people more freedom to dress differently |
C.we should be more helpful and tolerant(宽容的)to people |
D.we shouldn’t be too particular about people in life |
Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance(零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be going in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn — and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil — and some self-control.
First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns(栏), list your sources of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.
Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.
If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expense | Amount |
Allowance (零花钱) | $20.00. | Snacks | $20.00 |
Money earned selling drinks | $25.00 | Music downloads | $12.00 |
Money earned babysitting | $12.50. | Movies | $18.00 |
Money earned delivering newspapers | $30.00 | Video rental | $10.00 |
Total | $87.50 | Total | $66.00 |
A. Children. B. Parents. C. Breadwinners. D. Bank managers.
2. The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.
A. learn to be realistic B. increase their saving
C. manage their money well D. test their power-control
3. What should people do when planning a budget?
A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.
B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.
C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.
D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.
4. Which of the following budgets is effective?
A.
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Money earned walking dogs | $20.00 |
Bus fares | $40.00 | Movies | $28.00 |
Total | $60.00 | Total | $48.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Movies | $30.00 |
Money earned washing cars | $10.00 | Bus fares | $10.00 |
Total | $30.00 | Total | $40.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $27.50 | Money earned selling drinks | $22.00 |
Money earned | $22.50 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $26.00 | Radio rentals | $22.00 |
Money earned doing yard work | $24.00 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
A. the importance of making a budget B. how to make a budget
C. how to form good habits D. how to spend money
Large wall posters for kids. Your kids will love these cool posters by artist Darla Daly—zebras boarding in the skateboard park, a group of jungle animals playing in the playground and two giraffes taking a drive in the city. Your kids will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with these posters and their friends will think they are the coolest!
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Name: Alphabet Wall Art Size: 44×72cm (17.5’×28’) Dispatch time: at 9:00 a.m. every day Prices: $6.8/piece Colorful alphabet art for your kids’ bedroom and playroom. A fun, educational art piece that all kids will enjoy. Kids and babies will love learning their animals and the ABC at the same time! |
Name: Kids World Map Size: 45×75cm (17.5’×29.5’) Dispatch time: at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday Prices: $7.2/piece A Colorful, large print by artist Carla Daly. Your kids will love this illustrated world map showing the lands, oceans and the fun animals that live in them. An educational map that will keep your kids amused for hours! |
Name: Skateboard Park Size: 44×60cm (17.5’×23.5’) Dispatch time: at 9:00 a.m. on weekends Prices: $8.8/piece Fun zebra children’s wall art! Children and kids will love these fun animals enjoying this popular kids’ sport. Boys and girls will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art. |
Name: City slickers Size: 44×55cm (17.5’×23.5’) Dispatch time: at 2:00 pm. every day except Friday Prices: $6.5/piece Cute kids wall art of two cool giraffes taking a drive through the city. Unusual, fun style for kids walls! Your kids will love this fun giraffe wall art. Boys and girls will have fun decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art. |
The passage is written for ________.
A.teachers | B.students | C.kids | D.parents |
. Which poster has the biggest size?
A.Alphabet Wall Art. | B.Kids World Map. | C.Skateboard Park. | D.City Slickers. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Kids can just learn some English letters on Alphabet Wall Art. |
B.City Slickers posters can be bought at 2:00 p.m. every day in a week. |
C.Kids can get some geography knowledge on Kids World Map. |
D.Kids can find two cool giraffes on Skateboard Park. |
The underlined word “illustrated” in Poster II means “________” in Chinese.
A.印刷 | B.装饰 | C.展示 | D.图解 |