I’m Ella, a 14-year-old girl from America. Here are the rules my parents set for me:

●When I get out of school, I must text my mom; once on the school bus, text her again; then call her when I get home.

●Show them everything in my schoolbag (and all tests) every day.

●I shower at 8:00 till 8:30 or they will come in and turn the water off.

●I must be asleep by 10:00 (It’s 3:10 a.m. now). If I'm caught awake they will check on me every two hours to make sure I am asleep.

● I must be downstairs for “family time” for at least two hours every weekend.

●Mom chooses what I wear at all times.

● I must walk the dog with Mom. If I go alone, send a video every ten minutes.

● I must ask permission (准许) before watching a movie.

● I must ask my mom if I can be friends with someone before becoming friends.

I have to do what they say, or I'll be a disappointment. But the rules make my life really boring. Today I read a poem by Kahlil Gibran, which says:

Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,

And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts.

For they have their own thoughts.

...

Is it a good idea to show this poem to my parents tomorrow?

1.How many times must Ella communicate with her mom from school to home?

A. Once. B. Twice.

C. Three times. D. Four times.

2.Ella must finish a shower in ________.

A. 20 minutes B. half an hour

C. 40 minutes D. an hour

3.What must Ella ask permission to do?

A. Go to bed after 10:00.

B. Walk the dog alone.

C. Watch a TV show.

D. Make a new friend.

4.Why does Ella want to show her parents the poem?

A. She wants to tell them the rules are unfair.

B. She hopes they can explain the poem to her.

C. She needs to share a poem for “family time”.

D. She knows they are interested in Kahlil Gibran.

Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.

Eat breakfast every morning.

Researches show that if you eat a meal in the morning, you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Eating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.

Get enough sleep.

Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accidents! Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents, So stay safe and get enough sleep!

Take a walk every day.

Walking is an easy way to exercise. You’d better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.

Join social groups.

Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. An active mind is a healthy mind!

Have a hobby.

A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy as well.

1.You may have a good memory and learn better if you _______.

A. eat breakfast every morning

B. have a good sleep

C. take a walk every day

D. join a social group

2.If you need help and want to help others, you’d better ________.

A. invite your friend to a meal

B. make something with your friends

C. become a member of a social group

D. have a hobby

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. If you have breakfast every morning, you’ll be fat.

B. All the traffic accidents are caused by poor sleep.

C. To join a social group helps you have a healthy body.

D. Having a hobby is the best way to relax.

4.The passage is mainly written for ________.

A. students at school

B. people who don’t like running

C. students who never have breakfast

D. people who want to improve health

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Ways to Improve Your Health

B. Reasons for Keeping Heal thy

C. Good Habits

D. Breakfast and Exercise

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