— Oh, I think learning a musical __________ guides a child to an understanding of music.

A.introductionB.invitationC.instrumentD.instruction

— Exactly. Her teacher says she has __________ gift for chess.

A.a; the; aB.an; /; aC./; the; /D.an; the; the

【1】Why do children look forward to Christmas?

A.They can receive gifts.B.They can have a big dinner.C.They can play with their friends.

【2】What may a woman buy for her husband?

A.A tie.B.A pair of shoes.C.A watch.

【3】What are popular gifts these days?

A.Toys.B.Diamond necklaces.C.Computers.

【4】What do most people like to do at Christmas?

A.Watch TV.B.Go travelling.C.Go shopping.

【5】Where can you see coloured Christmas lights?

A.On buildings and trees.B.On cars and buses.C.On shelves outside.

【1】A.twoB.threeC.five

【2】A.with different peopleB.over the weekendC.under stress

【3】A.phoneB.go toC.e-mail

【1】Where do they find the mobile phone?

A.In the bag.B.On the bookshelf.C.On the table.

【2】What do they think of the mobile phone?

A.Not very useful.B.Useful and cheap.C.Useful but expensive.

For many of us,the idea of a family is a lot narrower than it used to be.Today children go away to college,and take up jobs wherever chances seem greatest.So instead of growing up in a family with grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins,many of us are truly connected only to our parents and brothers.

Many kids today know little of the lives of their relatives and don't care deeply about them.

Whether we realize it or not.(he feeling of being disconnected makes people feel lonely."People need to feel connected,"says Joy Browne,a doctor in the U.S.“And they will do it in the easiest ways."When family members aren't connected,what could be easier than forming a connection to famous people?

This isn't something unusual,of course.People cried when Mei Yanfang died in 2003.It's natural and in most ways harmless to feel that way,but that's unhealthy,because the relationships aren't two-way(相互的)

For that,we need to stay connected to our own families.Parents can help by telling their children stories about their grandparents,aunts and cousins so that children can know their latest activities and interests.

We can keep connected with our relatives by using technology.It's easy to send E-mail to granddad better yet.A week of relaxing vacation can be a great way to tie up family ties.And when a bad thing happens,no one can be as helpful as your relatives.Because no matter how much we cry for the famous people,they can't be there to cry for us.

【1】Are we often connected to our relatives now?

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【2】What makes people feel lonely?

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【3】The relationships between the famous people and us aren't two-way,are they?

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【4】Why do parents tell children stories about the relatives?

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【5】How can we keep connected with our relatives?

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【6】What do you think of keeping connected with your relatives?

____________________________________________________________________

【7】How do you connect with them?

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【1】Alan set the alarm clock for seven.(改为一般疑问句)

_______Alan_______ the alarm clock for seven?

【2】He's never told his parents about your news.(改为反意疑问句)

He's never told his parents about your news,______ _______?

【3】Did they have a good journey home?Do you know?(改为宾语从句)

Do you know _______they __________a good journey home?

【4】He managed to find a flat near his office in the end.(保持句意不变)

He ______ _______ finding a flat near his office in the end.

【5】The man with a cormorant on his head is Damin.(对划线部分提问)

______ ________is Damin?

【6】We sent the letter to the manager right away.(改为被动语态)

The letter _______ _______to the manager right away.

【7】your,while,who,takes are of,pet dog,you,are away(连词成句)

_______________________________________________________________?

【1】I've lost my gold ring,but I'm _____certain that I left it in the kitchen. (extreme)

【2】Two ________will come to visit our school next week. (Canada).

【3】The new pair of glasses______me to see the words on the blackboard clearly.(able)

【4】John became ________after he left his parents and lived alone. (depend).

【5】The noise in the dark made me______________ (frighten)

【6】My cousin is about six________ tall,with black long hair. (foot)

【7】I'm sure that we made a right _________before our decision.(choose)

【8】The children enjoyed __________at the party the night before National Day.(they)

A.listed B.widely C.know D.including E.popular

Kunqu Opera(昆曲),also known as Kun Opera,is a kind of Chinese musical drama(戏剧).But it is more than just drama.It is actually a kind of art【1】history,music,dancing and others.

It is 【2】believed that Kunqu Opera is the beginning of all the other forms of Chinese opera.With a long history of over 600 years,Kunqu Opera started in the city of Kunshan at the end of the Yuan Rynasty.It became quite 【3】 in the Ming and Qing dynasties.In 2001,Kunqu Opera was 【4】as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity(人类口述和非物质遗产代表作).

A.happy B.breathe C.tired D.jumping up and down E.send messages

Are you the kind of person who likes to move with music?It's a natural thing to do.Even little children start【1】when they hear music.Scientists say that animals dance,too.But their dancing is different.The"dances”of animals【2】to other animals.But when people dance, they express feelings about life and love,or about these very human experiences.

Dances are good for you in many ways.For one thing,dancing is good for you physically.It makes your heart work and makes you【3】fast.It also makes you,use your arms and your legs.

If you go dancing often,you can keep physically fit.You may feel very【4】after dancing,but you'll probably also feel relaxed and happy.It gives you a chance to express your feelings and feel better about yourself.If you are angry or upset about something,dancing helps those feelings go away.