一、Low-Cost Gifts for Mother's Day
Gift No.1
Offer to be your mother's health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say \is always a good idea at a doctor's visit. The best part? This one is free. Gift No.2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. \all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life,\Gift No.3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. \cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,\Savard said. \know that good sleep is very important to our health.\Gift No.4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity(慈善机构) Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things—many of which are \—and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1.What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits? A.Take notes. B.Be with her. C.Buy medicine. D.Give her gifts.
2.Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother's sleep? A.In Gift No.1. B.In Gift No.2.
C.In Gift No.3. D.In Gift No.4.
3.Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to _____. A.enjoy good sleep B.be well-organized C.get extra support D.give others help
二、It was the night before my election. I was running for Sophomore Vice President. I had prepared a performance for the election —a funny boxing match. The fight had popular moves as seen in Dodge Ball, Iron Man, and Super Smash Brothers. In the end? I would perform my famous move, the Power-Punch from Hot Rod. My friend Cheyenne and I rehearsed(排练)the fight for hours,but the fight would not be a fight without music and sound effects. This is where my brother came in. He stayed up all night to work on that soundtrack. And when my computer’s disk burner(刻录机)went out at 6 in the morning,he spent a college student’s week’s worth of incomes to replace it.
Why would he go into all that trouble? Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing, this was imperative to me. He knew because it was once important to him. Having graduated from Layton High just a year earlier? he knew what it was like to be in the centre of people s attention. He knew how fun high school could be, and he wanted me to have a great experience.
I ended up losing the election, but that day changed my world forever. The lesson my brother taught me became my most important belief. But it wasn't until I had a similar opportunity that I really understood why he cared so much. What did it take for me to understand? It was the performance. The rest of the cast and I would rehearse every day after school for 6 months all for what? The chance to perform a play eight times. As I came out on that stage for the first time and listened to the laughter,I was filled with joy. By the end of the play,the audience broke into tears, and so did we. What happened? We had the sweet opportunity
of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment—a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.
1.Why did the author prepare a performance? A.To prove he had a gift for performing. B.To introduce moves from some movies. C.To celebrate his success after the election. D.To increase his chance of winning the election.
2.How did the author’s brother respond when the computer’s disk burner went out? A.He decided to give up in the end. B.He bought one with his own money. C.He found another way to make music. D.He borrowed one from a college student.
3.What does the underlined word “imperative” in Paragraph 4 mean? A.Important. C.Difficult.
B.Pleasant. D.Useful.
4.What did the author most probably learn from his brother? A.We should try our best to do everything well. B.We should spread the kindness we have received. C.Family members should always support each other.
D.Happiness comes from what we do to brighten others' life.
三、It’s not easy being a teenager (13至19岁青少年) – nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll clam
up. Instead, let him attempt to solve (解决) things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for his should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.
1.The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ______. A.how to get along with a teenager B.how to respect a teenager C.how to understand a teenager D.how to help a teenager grow up
2.What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.become excited B.show respect C.refuse to talk D.seek help
3.The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager ______. A.to use the phone in a sensible way B.to pay for his own telephone C.to share the phone with friends D.to answer the phone quickly
4.What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text? A.Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. B.Give him advice only when necessary.
C.Let him have his own telephone.
D.Not talk about personal things with him.
四、New York City. Freelance
The KidPass blog is created by contributions from awesome freelance writers who work from home, and are excited to share their experiences and recommendations for kids’ activities around New York City! KidPass is flexible, so it allows parents like us to spend more time with their kids and work from home or anywhere they like, while building a great resource of recommendations for other parents.
We are hiring freelance writers who can contribute articles to our blog. We pay you for each article that we accept or approve starting at $20 for short articles and $100+ for longer articles with original research, photos, and videos. If you enjoy being a parent “in the know”, researching new kids’ activities online, or going around your neighborhood to visit new kids’ centres, indoor play spaces, events, or classes, then KidPass could be great for you! About you:
*Possess a friendly, confident writing style. *Work from wherever you want.
*Able to explore kid classes and activities in your neighborhood. *Take photos and videos if you are interested in writing longer research pieces for us.
*Prompt in communication, responsible and able to meet deadlines. To apply, submit the following:
*Two writing samples that have not been published elsewhere and not been copied.
*For one sample, please include a list/ round-up of five local kids’ classes for a certain age group in your neighborhood.
*For the second sample, please include a single review of one of the kids’ classes/activities and include pictures.
*Submit these by email and include a brief introduction to yourself
2024-2024学年高一英语人教版暑假作业(2)
