Lots of students are too busy doing their homework to help out with housework.So，many parents want to know if they should give their children chores.Well，there's no need to worry. （1）
First，doing chores helps children learn to be independent.Parents can't stay by their children's side all the time.（2） And these skills will help them be ready for the day when they go to college or take care of their own houses.
（3） When children finish a chore，they will not only take pride in a job well done but also have confidence in their ability to do things well.
Third，doing chores makes it possible for children to develop good relationships with their family，friends and partners.Doing chores together with family can make children more caring for their family.And they begin to learn their responsibility in a family or a group.
（4） They will know that if they work together as a team，things will be completed quicker and better.
（5） Yes!And it should be on the top of the list .Now，my friends，are you ready to help？
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A.Should children do chores？
B.Chores are good for children.
C.What chores should children do？
D.That helps them build team spirit.
E.Children can not do chores without their parents' help.
F.Second，doing chores helps children build self﹣confidence.
G.Children need to learn the necessary life skills to be independent.
German scientist think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep.To show that they were right，they gave two groups of students a problem to work out Group One went to sleep，and Group Two stayed awake. （1）
At the same time，from a recent study many children have missed out on 4.500 hours of sleep by the time they are seven years old.According to the Ministry of Education，primary school students should get at least 10 hours of sleep a night. （2） The answer is nine.If they don't get enough sleep at night，they will face more challenging situations in schoolwork.
Schools are taking action to make sure the students can get enough sleep.
（3） Three reasons are mentioned for the problem.Firstly they spend hours n scrolling（滚动），such as Douyin and Wechat Hours of watching the mobile phones can be harmful to their eyes and cause students to sleep less. （4） They may work overtime to get the job finished and they can't watch over he kids.Lastly，drinks like tea or coffee can also keep them excited and awake.
（5） For example，they should avoid using mobile phones too much，and drink something like milk before going to bed.
Only if schools，families and students join hands together，can students get enough sleep and be at their best in schoolwork.
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A.But researchers say many students still sleep less. B.In fact，students themselves should also take sleep seriously. C.Secondly，busy parents may not remind them to go to bed at the proper time. D.Then how many hours of sleep should junior high school students get a night？ E.The result showed the students who slept worked out the answer more quickly. |
Everyone has his or her own living habits.Building good living habits is important.Why are some habits better than others？Let's find out.
（1）
Corn，sweet potato，soybean and oats are all coarse food grains （粗粮）.Eating coarse food grains is good for your health.They have a lot of dietary fiber （食用纤维）.It's good for your stomach.You can cook them in porridge or make drinks with them.
Why shouldn't we bend our heads for a long time？
Keeping your head bent down for long is not good for your neck.Why is that？It's because you put too much pressure on your neck.It's like putting two watermelons（about 27 kilograms）on your neck.（2）
Why shouldn't we rub （揉） our eyes？
Your hands are much dirtier than you think.When you rub your eyes，the bacteria （细菌） on your hands might go into your eyes.（3） Clean them with running water instead.
（4）
After exercising，your skin is sweating （流汗） and your heart is beating fast.A cold ﹣ water bath will stimulate （刺激） them too much.（5） .You'd better wait for a while until your body cools down.Then you can take a warm﹣water bath to relax.
A.Why is a cold﹣water bath after exercising bad？ B.You might have neck and shoulder pain by doing that. C.It might make you sick. D.If something gets in your eyes，do not rub them. E.Why do we need to eat coarse food grains ？ |
German scientist think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep.To show that they were right，they gave two groups of students a problem to work out Group One went to sleep，and Group Two stayed awake. （1）
At the same time，from a recent study many children have missed out on 4.500 hours of sleep by the time they are seven years old.According to the Ministry of Education，primary school students should get at least 10 hours of sleep a night. （2） The answer is nine.If they don't get enough sleep at night，they will face more challenging situations in schoolwork.
Schools are taking action to make sure the students can get enough sleep.
（3） Three reasons are mentioned for the problem.Firstly they spend hours n scrolling（滚动），such as Douyin and Wechat Hours of watching the mobile phones can be harmful to their eyes and cause students to sleep less. （4） They may work overtime to get the job finished and they can't watch over he kids.Lastly，drinks like tea or coffee can also keep them excited and awake.
（5） For example，they should avoid using mobile phones too much，and drink something like milk before going to bed.
Only if schools，families and students join hands together，can students get enough sleep and be at their best in schoolwork.
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A.But researchers say many students still sleep less. B.In fact，students themselves should also take sleep seriously. C.Secondly，busy parents may not remind them to go to bed at the proper time. D.Then how many hours of sleep should junior high school students get a night？ E.The result showed the students who slept worked out the answer more quickly. |
The invention of barcodes（条形码）is based on a very simple idea.We only need to give each product a specific number and print it. （1） We could simply print the number itself.But this can cause problems.For example，an unclearly printed "seven" could look like a "one" to a computer.It's also true for "three" and "eight". （2） We need a better way of printing numbers so that they can be read correctly at high speeds.That's the problem barcodes solve.
Each number in a barcode is shown by seven blocks of the same size. （3） For example，the number "one" is shown in turn by two white stripes（条），two black stripes，two white stripes，and one black stripe.（4）
A barcode includes different parts and each one provides a specific meaning.The first part of a barcode tells you the country where the product was made.For example，690—692 is the barcode for China. （5） .The final part is about the product itself.This is how barcodes work.
A.Then computers can read it directly. B.All information can be shown by barcodes. C.The next part tells you who produced the product. D.And "nine" looks similar to "six" if you turn it upside down. E.Even if you turn it upside down，it isn't similar to any other number. F.These are colored either black or white to show the number zero to nine. |
Living with Less
These days，it seems that many people are trying to live more with less.They throw away all the less﹣used things，or some things that are not necessary.They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most.（1） .
◆More free time
The more things you own，（2） .Just keep the things you use or enjoy.You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you rally want to do.Care for fewer things，and spend more time with friends and family.
◆Money saved
As you stop buying things you don't need，your finances （经济状况）will be better.（3） .Learn to reward（奖励）yourself with rich experiences.
◆Changed values
（4） .You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness.True happiness comes from making memories （回忆） with loved ones.
Living simply lowers your stress（压力），betters your heath and allows you to find out what's important.Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring.Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply.Start today，（5） .
A.and you will find that less is more B.Here are some advantages of living simply C.Once you break the habit，your values will change D.the more time you will spend keeping them in order E.You can save some money and take a special trip instead |
5 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer，full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones.But if you want to enjoy your daytime，it's time to improve your sleep during the night﹣time. "Sleep problems endanger health and quality （质量） of life for up to 45% of the world's population，" according to the World Sleep Society.
Sleep is one of the three keys to a healthier，longer life （the others are diet and exercise）. （1） .Here are the top five ways to improve your sleep and get some zz's：
Create a sleep nest
（2） .Science tells us that we sleep better in cooler temperatures of about 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit（15℃to 20℃）.
Develop a routine
Set up a bedtime ritual by taking a warm bath or shower，reading a book or listening to soft music.You're teaching your mind to relax.And stick to it.Go to bed and get up at the same time each day，even on weekends or your days off. （3） .
Cut the lights
Production of the sleep hormone melatonin （荷尔蒙褪黑激素） begins at dark.Research has found that the body will slow or stop it with light on，to get away from any light，even the blue light from your charging smart phone.
Refuse the wine
Don't turn to wine to make you calm or help you sleep.（4） .Your body needs to experience all three steps of sleep—light sleep，dream，and deep sleep—to fully repair itself.
（5） .
Heavy and spicy foods may give you heartburn or other digestive problems，thus influencing your ability to get and stay asleep.
If you try these tips and can't seem to relax，or your sleep continues to worsen，be sure to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
A.The body like routine B.Avoid heavy or hot foods C.Refuse coffee later in the day D.One of the first tasks is to set up your sleep environment E.Wine may help you fall asleep，but it holds you in the lighter sleep F.Many of the ways to increase the quality of your sleep are easy to follow |
There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.（1） Both are famous all over the world，and both have made the history of Italian food.People have been eating pizza，in one form or another，for centuries.They eat it everywhere — at home，in restaurants，or on street comers.
（2） Long ago，pieces of flatbread，topped with mushrooms and herbs （香料），were a simple and tasty meal.They were mostly for those who didn't have enough money to buy plates，or who were on the go.In the 18th century，Naples，in southern Italy，had become one of the largest cities in Europe，and it was growing fast.Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.（3） Pizzas were cut to meet the customers' needs.They were inexpensive，used easy﹣to﹣find ingredients （原料），and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.（4） Soon，pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city.It was increasingly considered as a fast，fun food.People might like New York﹣style thin pizza，or Chicago deep﹣dish thick pizza.Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.（5）
For a lot of people in western countries，when they cannot decide what to eat，they order pizzas.
A.Nobody knows where pizza came from. B.The secret is，almost everyone likes pizzas. C.Italy has two such dishes，spaghetti and pizza. D.A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy. E.They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F.In 1905，the first pizzeria，Lombardi's，was opened in New York City. G.The word "pizza" came from the Latin word "pinsa" meaning flatbread. |
Vicky liked dog biscuits. （1） She thought of a way to get the biscuits for herself.
As a little dog.Vicky had learned to watch for the postman.Every day she went to meet him.He gave her all the letters.She brought these to Mrs.Smith﹣sometimes as many as six at a time.（2）
One day Vicky brought only one letter to Mrs.Smith.But the little dog looked excited about something.How happily her feet danced as she followed Mrs.Smith to the cupboard!She ran into the next room with the biscuit. （3） "How strange!" thought Mrs.Smith. "Why did the postman come back so soon？" But she went to the cupboard and got another biscuit for Vicky. （4） There she saw Vicky eating the biscuit.And under the dog"s front paws （爪） was another letter!
Vicky had thought of a way to get more of the biscuits she liked.She was not going to bring all the letters at once.（5）
What will you do to a dog like Vicky？Will you give her another biscuit？Mrs.Smith did just that.
A.Then she followed the dog to the next room.
B.But she did not ask anyone to help her to get them.
C.She wanted a biscuit for every letter she brought in.
D.As a reward （奖励），Mrs.Smith gave Vicky a dog biscuit.
E.After about two minutes，Vicky was back with another letter.
Starting your new school life can be difficult.Everything seems hard，and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.（1） Here are some suggestions on how to make friends at a new school.
Be active to start a conversation.A smile goes a long way.When walking in the halls，don't keep your eyes on the floor.If you see someone，give them a smile or say hi.（2）
Remember people's names.（3） You can say something like， "I remember you said something very interesting yesterday and wanted to talk about it some more，but I'm new here and don't remember your name yet.Would you mind telling me again？"
Join some clubs and activities.A new school and a new group of classmates offer more chances to explore（探索） some new interests. （4） There you can meet people who share your interests and are looking forward to making new friends too.
（5） Do you want to help the old or protect the environment？Speak up.Share your unique（独特的） ideas in the new school.Your new schoolmates will remember you immediately.They are more likely to talk with you and know you better.Then you will be able to make new friends.
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Have an opinion. |
| B． |
Making new friends can be hard too. |
| C． |
If not，don't be afraid to ask them more than once. |
| D． |
They will smile and introduce themselves to you too. |
| E． |
Try to develop your skills as a leader in the new school. |
| F． |
This is a great help to you to have your first talk with others. |
| G． |
Try to be a member of a sports team or a part of a school play. |
What kind of music do you like？How do you feel when you listen to your favorite music？Do you think music can make people feel better or help them to learn？
Jen Morgan is a music therapist （治疗师）.（1） Jen uses music to help her patients learn new skills.She can also help patients with their speaking and their memory.
Jen uses different activities with her patients.She gets them to listen to music and sing or play along.（2） Jen might get them to clap，jump or dance.Jen also asks her patients to try to remember songs they like.
Jen writes songs and uses them in her therapy work.She says，"（3） .I write songs about everything：about getting dressed，about flowers，about my favorite food﹣you name it!Sometimes my patients help me write songs."
Jen loves her job as a music therapist.She says， "（4） .It's wonderful to see how music
therapy can help children with disabilities.Often children are shy when I first meet them.（5）
Music makes people feel good!"
| A.I'm very lucky to have this job. B.She works with children with disabilities. C.Jen plays with children to sing and dance. D.I've probably written more than 200 songs. E.Her patients also enjoy moving to the music. F.But they soon start having fun and enjoying the music. |
Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun
Even if there's so much about English that can be learned from a book or even in a traditional classroom setting，a lot of the language can still be learned best in more relaxing situations where students are having fun.Here are some suggestions.
★Communicate with strangers.If you live in an area filled with English speakers，get students out of the classroom.（1） .Students may not speak to strangers，but they'll hear conversations taking place and may begin to understand how the words learnt in the classroom are actually used in everyday speech.
★Let their guard down.One difficult thing for learners is confidence （自信）when they speak English.Fun activities，especially those outside of the classroom，give students a chance to feel relaxed.（2） .It may take a bit of time at the beginning，but once students get into it，they'll start to get confidence.
★Make use of English media （媒体）.Most recorded language instruction is pretty boring and it can get tiring hearing the same voice repeat the same phrases.（3） .They will hear common expressions and more everyday conversations in the movie.If they're not sure about something they hear，it can turn into a more formal lesson once back in the classroom.
★（4） .Casual （随意的）conversations give learners the chance to hear or use English in situations.They can talk all they want about expressions to use while dining out or informal words to use with friends，but it takes a trip to McDonald's or a picnic in the park for many of those expressions to truly set in.
| A． |
You can let students go to a movie in English. |
| B． |
Put them among other English speakers. |
| C． |
They may hate to speak English. |
| D． |
Hear or use English in situations. |
| E． |
They will speak more freely. |
（5）How do you learn English？ （回答不多于10个单词）
A.Talk to your parents and let them know you want to have other activities.A healthy mind and body will be good for your study.
B.Try to make friends with your classmates.Be friendly to others.Don't look down upon others even though they are not as good as you in study.
C.You don't need to do any exercises if you get high marks in your exercises.
D.Go to bed earlier at night.Concentrate on（聚精会神） what the teacher says.If you have any questions，ask the teacher at once.
E.Don't worry.Just take it easy.You will certainly make progress if you can keep on.
F.You can have a talk with your teacher.Tell him how you are feeling.And make up your mind to study harder.
Match the advice according to what you read.
（1） I often feel sleepy in class.I don't know what the teacher is saying and I don't know how to do homework，either.
（2） I am not a good student in my teachers' eyes.It seems that the teacher cares little about such students like me.I feel sad about this.
（3） My parents are very strict with me.I am not allowed to have any fun even listening to music.I get sick of sitting there and doing exercises again and again.
（4） I know I am not talented.Even though I work hard on my study，I make no progress.I feel sad.
（5） I do very well in my study.My teachers and parents are proud of me.But I am not happy at all.I don't know how to get on well with others.
Problems between parents and children are common.If you need to improve your relationship with your parents，you are not alone.To develop a better relationship with your parents，you should change how you think and do things.（1） .
Act first.Don't wait for your parents to try to improve the relationship.（2） .
Be thankful to your parents.Think about everything that your parents have done for you,you are sure to feel thankful to them.（3） .Give them a nice gift or do some housework without being asked.They will be happy with you for these actions.
（4） .Talk to your parents about things that you care about and your feelings about these things.Often talk to them，and your parents can understand you better.If so，it's easy for them to discuss things that you are interested in and develop the relationship.
Accept that your parents are different.They grow up in a different situation with different technologies.（5） .Try to remind them of any problem in their relationships with their parents because of these differences.Use this information when you talk to your parents to improve your relationship with them.
A.Be open and honest. B.Be brave and hard﹣working. C.You should take action first. D.Here is some advice for you. E.So they think in a different way. F.Show your thanks with your actions. |
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The COVID﹣19 epidemic（新冠疫情）is sill spreading rapidly throughout the world.Luckily，it is under control in China with the efforts of our government and all the people.However，we should still be careful in our daily life.There're some rules for us to follow.
① Get vaccinated （打疫苗）
Since there's still no special medicine to cure（治愈） COVID﹣19， （1） The government is providing available vaccine（疫苗）for everyone in our country.If you're over 18 years old and in good health，you can get vaccinated near your community. （2）
②Wear masks（口罩）
People have been used to wearing masks since the epidemic broke out.It is summer now，maybe wearing masks in hot weather makes you feel uncomfortable.However， （3）
So whenever you go out，don't forget to put on your mask.You may look cooler with a mask on!
③Wash your hands
（4） Especially when you get home from school or work，or return from any other public places，the first thing you should do is to turn on the tap（水龙头），pick up the soap and wash your hands completely.
④Keep safe social distance（距离）
You'd better not go to crowded places.The summer vacation is beginning.If you have to go to the stores，movies，parties，supermarkets，etc，besides wearing masks，remember to keep social distance. （5）
Anyway，take good care of yourself and live a safe and happy life!
| A.Wash your hands as often as possible. B.But you have to pay! C.we don't need to do anything about it. D.What's more，it is free! E.Avoid getting too close to other people. F.the vaccine is the most important way to prevent it. G.it is still a good way to stop the virus（病毒） from spreading among people. |
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