Problems

Advice

①Sometimes I get angry and shout at my friends. That makes them think I'm not friendly to them. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}  

A. Let your parents know you will not be alone. Also, you can ask a teacher to talk to your parents about the after-school activities.

②In my teacher's eye s, I am a good student. Both my classmates and my parents also think so. No one knows what my problem is. I often feel worried about my schoolwork. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  

B. Don't worry. Even the great piano players have to practice a lot. Hard work and a lot of practice are the only ways if you want to become a good piano player.

③My parents never let me play computer games. They want me to study all the time and get good results. I feel unhappy. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}  

C. When you feel angry, you should stop talking and walk away until you keep calm.

④ I want to take part in some after-school activities, but my parents think they are too dangerous and don't let me to go out alone. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  

D. Don't worry. Everybody worries about their schoolwork, even the top students. Find a hobby or a sport to help you relax.

⑤My mother asks me to have piano lessons. She makes me practise two hours a day. I really try my best, but I just can't play well. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  

E. Tell your parents that many children play computer games and do well at school, too. Ask them to let you play computer games for a short time on weekends.

Information for First Time Visitors

A. You can collect your tickets from the box offices in the building or from the ticket collection machines. You will need to bring the card you made the booking with to collect your tickets.

B. Mondays to Saturdays, 9:30 am to 11:00 pm. We open later on bank holidays, usually from 4:00 pm, and we also open from noon to 6: 00 pm on Sundays.

C. Tickets can be booked online at nationaltheatre.org.uk, by phone(020-7452-3000), or in person at the box office on the ground floor. Telephone and in-person booking are available between 9:30 am and 8:00 pm.

D. The ticket prices can be different from show to show. The lowest ones for adults are usually ￡12 each. For those who are under 18, the tickets are cheaper-usually￡8 each.

E. Besides seeing shows, you can attend talks, take backstage tours, see exhibitions, shop in the Bookshop, sit and relax in the cafes and restaurants in the main building to have a cup of coffee, a snack, lunch, or dinner.

F. On the South Bank, by the River Thames in London, next to the Southbank Centre and about half-way between the London Eye and Tate Modern.

{#blank#}1{#/blank#} My house is not far away from school. I usually get to school on foot. How do you get to school in the morning?

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} My daughter is badly ill. I want to take her to the nearest hospital. Can you tell me how I can get there?

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} We are planning to swim and play beach volleyball on the weekend. How far do you live from the beach? Can you join us?

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} I know you walk to work. But what will you take if it rains?

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} I will wait for you in the park tomorrow. Can you tell me how long it takes you to get to the park from your home?

A. The beach is about 2 kilometers away from my house. I often go there for a walk. I like swimming and also like playing beach volleyball. I'd love to join you.

B. The park is very beautiful. Every morning, many old people do sports there. They look very healthy and happy.

C. It's very near from the stop to the beach. You can walk here. Don't forget to take some water.

D. Well. You just go along this street and turn left at the second crossing. The hospital is on your right.

E. The park is a little far from my home. I always go there by bus. It just takes me 10 minutes to get there.

F. I usually walk to school, too. Sometimes I ride my bike and sometimes I take a bus.

G. I think it's good for my health to go to work on foot. But if it rains, I will take the subway.