For many American teenagers, having a part-time job is an important part of growing up. A part-time job can teach teenagers important skills like responsibility（责任）， independence（独立），teamwork and leadership.
Young people can expand(扩大) their social circles beyond their classmates by making friends with co-workers. And many teenagers find that earning their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.
The US Department of Labor allows teenagers to apply for jobs at the age of 14. Popular part-time jobs include working in ice cream stores, coffee shops, and clothing stores. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after their classes get out, then work for longer on the weekends.
In the summer, top jobs for teens include working at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for young people who want to be active and have fun while making money.
A favorite job for many teens is babysitting(临时替人看小孩), and they can start before 14 if the parents agree. After the children are sleeping and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.
As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, enjoy a snack, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends.
It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. Still, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they gain on the job.The author thinks a part-time job can teach teenagers many skills except _____.
| A．responsibility | B．teamwork | C．leadership | D．organization |
American teenagers can work when they are _____ years old by law.
| A．fourteen | B．thirteen | C．twelve | D．eleven |
Where do American teenagers like to work most in the summer?
| A．At a shop. | B．In the office. | C．At a camp. | D．At a clothing store. |
American teenagers like to babysit because they _____.
| A．can start before 14 | B．can make more money |
| C．like to play with children | D．have lots of freedom |
We can infer that American teenagers _____ from the last paragraph.
| A．enjoy working more |
| B．hate going to school |
| C．don’t have much homework |
| D．think that skills are important |
【2014年福建省莆田市中考】
任务型阅读 根据短文内容，完成表格。
American Table Manners
Table manners are different in different countries. What is polite in China may not be polite in the Unite States. These basic rules will help you enjoy western food with your American friends.
When you sit down at the table, always put the napkin on your lap first.
When eating something in a bowl, do not leave the spoon in the bowl. Put it on the plate under the bowl. When you have had your meal, place your knife and fork on the side of your plate.
During the meal, the hostess will offer you a second helping of food. Sometimes she will ask you to help yourself. When she offers you food, give her a direct answer. If you refuse the first time, she might not ask you again.
At the table, ask others to pass you dishes that are out of your reach. Good expressions to know are: “Please pass me the ...” or “Could you hand me the -please?”
The best way to learn good manners is to watch others. Observe (观察) the way your western friends eat. This is the best way to avoid making mistakes when you are unsure of what to do. 
| The Basic Rules of Table Manners in America |
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| Before the meal |
You should put the napkin on your |
| During the meal |
★ If the hostess offers you food, you' d better answer her★ You can ask others for help when the dishes are |
| After the meal |
★ After you have the meal, you should put the |
| The best way |
★ If you don't know how to behave well at table, just |
【2014年浙江省丽水市中考】
阅读以下内容，完成第1—5小题。
May Day is the day when we celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It’s a time of new life, with new leaves on the trees and wildflowers growing in the woods and fields. On that day, children in Britain and other parts of Europe often make May baskets and hang them on a neighbor’s door as a gift of love and friendship.
Here are the steps of making this kind of basket.
Step 1 Food paper into a cone(圆锥形) and stick it to keep the shape.
Step 2 Cut top of the cone with scissors.
Step 3 Make two holes on opposite sides of the cone. Leave 5cm form the top.
Step 4 Pass ribbon(彩带) through holes and tie it to create a basket handle.
Step 5 Fill your basket with different kinds of flowers.
根据以上制作步骤重新排列A、B、C、D四副图片的顺序，并将其编号填入1—4小题中。
Why do children in Europe make May baskets? Because they want to ____.
【2014年四川省内江市中考】
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成1—5题（请注意各问题后的字数要求）。
Car Free Day encourages drivers to give up their cars for a day to protect the environment . People from around the world get together in the streets to remind the world that we don’t have to accept the society full of cars . It was first started by 34 cities in France and September 22 is Car Free Day . The first Car Free Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. The slogan for the day is “If we drive for one less day , we can have one more nice day .”
Organized activities are held in many cities on Car Free Day . In Brussels, Car Free Day shall be valid (有效的)for everybody except persons with a special permit (许可证)， but they have to slow down to the speed of 30 kilometers per hour . The public transportation is free on that day. In London, they have special “green areas”.Walking, biking, and public transportation are encouraged. The streets are open only to walkers ,bicycles and buses from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In Beijing , it asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work . More and more people are joining in the activity. In the first quarter of this year ,Beijing only had 52 blue sky days , and you may see haze(雾霾) almost every day ! We must do more for Car Free Day as a Beijing driver said , “ We may not change the weather, but we can choose not to drive.”
But we do not want just one day and then a return to “ normal ” life . We should go on with Car Free Day.
Where was Car Free Day started first ? [ within (不超过)two words ]
____________________________________________________________________________.
How long should the car drivers not drive in the streets in London on Car Free Day ?
[within three words ]
____________________________________________________________________________.
Who’s allowed to drive on Car Free Day in Brussels ?[within five words ]
____________________________________________________________________________.
What does Car Free Day ask Beijingers not to do every month ?[within nine words ]
____________________________________________________________________________.
What’s the purpose of Car Free Day? [within seven words ]
____________________________________________________________________________.
【2014年福建省龙岩市中考】
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，并按要求完成下题。
Should Shanghai bid for(申办) the Summer Olympics in 2028? Here are some people’s opinions.
Some people said, “The games will improve Shanghai’s global influence and the city is powerful and must try to become a platform(平台) for major international dialogues. Shanghai has succeeded in holding the World Expo in 2010 and the city can also hold a successful Summer Olympics.”
Others, however, are not sure that it’s a good idea. They think the Olympics would be too expensive and the money could be better spent on other things.
The 2008 Beijing Olympics brought much prestige(声望) to the city and to China, but its cost, over $40 million, was high and the Olympic site(场地) in the center of the city is now largely unused. Could Shanghai learn from Beijing’s experience and do it better?
My answer is yes. As one American said, “A great city has to do great things.” Shanghai is a great city and is not afraid of facing challenges. Holding the 2028 Summer Olympics would prove that.When did Shanghai hold the World Expo?
Why don’t some people agree to bid for the 2028 Summer Olympics?
How much did the 2008 Beijing Olympics cost?
Does the writer agree to Shanghai’s bidding?
请将划线句子翻译成汉语。
【2012年山西】Microblogging(微博) is sweeping across the world. You Can express your ideas on any topic on it. Of course, you might also make comments(评论) on others' microblogs.
The following is Tonv's microblog at Enviroboard and its comments.
Subject: Eco-Friendly Transportation
Saturday 9th June 8:05 am "
Hi everyone! My name's Tony. I'm doing a project about greener ways to travel. I want to know if anyone has any good ideas. Thanks for your help!
Comments [4]
I think people should do more things online from home. Why pollute the air by driving your car to the supermarket, when you can order your weekly shopping on the Internet~ You can also book holidays as well.
Posted by Billy on June 1 lth 7:36 am
I try to use public transportation whenever I can. I take the bus to college and walk home. When my mum wants to give me a lift, I always refuse, as I can get there quickly by bus. Also the buses in my town are electric so they are environmentally friendly!
Posted by Carol on. June 12th 10:35 am
Why not use two wheels? Any motorcycle will use less fuel (燃料)an a car. You don't get caught in traffic jams either. But in my opinion, the best thing is a bicycle. They don't produce any pollution and help you to keep fit at the same time.
Posted by Daz on .lune 12th 16:00 nm
I can't get to my university by bus or train. So I found three other girls who live nearby to have a car share with. And now we take it in turns to drive every day. I have cut down the costs -- and most importantly,- I am helping the environment!
Posted by Angela on June 15th 9:36pm
Billy thinks that we can make less air pollution by .
A. doing things online at home
B. driving cars to shopping centres
C. taking buses to the supermarkets
Buses in Carol's town are environmentally friendly because .
A. they use fuel
B. they are cheap
C. they are electric
Daz thinks riding bicycles ___________.
A. will help us save more fuel
B. will get caught in traffic jams, too
C. can be very clean and help keep fit
Angela goes to school by car sharing because ___________.
A. she doesn't like buses
B. she wants to help the environment
C. she wants to go to school quickly
Tony wrote the message on his microblog to ____________.
A. get some good ideas on making net pals
B. get some tips on travelling to the places with green trees
C. ask for some advice on cutting down pollution while travelling
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