Homeschool materials are every where .In fact, as a homeschool parent, one of the best learning tools you can use is making use of songs. Think of it .When you hear your favorite songs come on the radio and as soon as the lyrics begin , you can join in at once and sing along. Perhaps,  you haven’t heard this song for months or even years! Doesn’t it amaze you? There is no doubt that learning through lyric and rhyme(韵律)is a great way!

With some careful searching , you can come up with many songs ,lyrics ,and rhymes that fit well with your homeschool lesson plan or unit study. Some places even have songs that have the same themes with the lessons. They are perfect to be used to add to your homeschool materials ! Even if you don’t find a particular great song for what you may be teaching at the time, you can write your own. With a little practice, you can not only write your own songs over time but also be surprised how good you can become.

Take any of the traditional chidren’s  songs and modify(修改) them to meet your needs .This is an interesting exercise for both you and your children. It helps you with reading , recognizing(识别)sounds, and improving memory. Soon you’ll have your children want to write and sing their own songs!

Song and singing is such a great way to teach your children. It’s fun and relaxing. Sometimes. you really need such a break from your study and work .It will cost nothing. So turn your creativity and imagination loose and have fun .Whisrle (吹口哨) while you work!

1.In Paragraph 1,the author proves his point through______

A. his favorite songs                 B. his own experience

C. people’s common experience            D. singing along with the radio

2.What does the underlined word “They” in  Paragraph 2 refer to?

A .Songs.     B. Themes.      C. Lessons      D. Places

3.According to the passage, modifying traditional songs can ______

A. improve people’s writing ability

B. make materials more interesting

C. help children sing better

D. help people improve memory

4.The passage is probably written to______

A .homeschool students

B. homeschool parents

C .all the children

D. school teachers

5.Which of the follwing would be the best title for the passage?

A. How to raise children at home

B. How to find homeschool materials

C. Homeschool materials in songs

D .Children’s singing materials

阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的位置上（请注意问题后的字数要求）

[1] Do you ever wish you were as thin as a model or as strong as your favorite football player? Maybe you wish you were taller or just shaped a little differently. Those thoughts are a natural part of growing up. How can you feel better about your body?

[2] Firstly, learning what you can and can’t change about your body is part of growing up .It can be hard to accept. But when people accept the way they look, they often feel happier.

[3] Eating healthy foods can make people feel better about their about their bodies.

Why?­­ Because eating ________will make you full of energy and keep your body working just the way it should.

[4]Watching TV and playing computer games can be fun, but it doesn’t do much for your body because your body stays still. Those are called sedentary(需要久坐的)activities because you sit while you do them.

[5] But when you move your body-by playing, dancing, taking part in sports, or even cleaning your room – you exercise your muscles(肌肉).When you exercise a muscle ,it gets stronger and stronger. And when you have strong muscles, you can do whatever you want to do.

[6] People feel better about their bodies when their bodies can do whatever they want them to do .So climb a hill, jump rope, ride a bike, swim in a pool ,run up the stairs, or even do the hula – and enjoy all your body can do!

1.What is the best title for this passage?(no more than 9 words)

2.Please fill in the blank with proper words to complete the sentence.(no more than 4 words)

Your muscles will become ______________________________after you exercise them.

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words.(no more than 3 words)

4.According to Paragraph 2, how can you keep happy?(no more than 7 words)

5.What does the word “they” (Line 1, Paragraph6) probably refer to ?(no more than 2 words)

请根据下面提示，用英文简要描写你的一位好朋友周亮。

1．  年龄16岁，身材不高，但很聪明；

2．  兴趣广泛，爱好足球、音乐、上网等；

3．  学习勤奋, 待人谦虚( modest )，乐于助人，耐心帮你学英语；

4．  大家都很喜欢他，你也喜欢他。

注意：1. 词数: 100 词左右;

2. 题目: My Best Friend

My Best Friend

Father won’t agree to fly to Paris for the holiday ----it is ________ expensive.

_________the warm and sunny weather, bananas grow very well in Hainan.

My parents and I are flying to London for a holiday and I’ll_________ the chance to practice my spoken English.

---What did the old man say?

---Oh, he told us _________ football in the busy street.

---Do you mind my smoking here?

---I’m afraid I do. People _________ not to smoke in the reading room.

---Why not join us in the game?

---I’d love to, but Mother insists that I _________ all my homework first.

---Do you often cook at home, Lucy?

---No, It is my husband _________ does most of the housework.