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江苏省常州市2017届九年级下学期教学情况调研测试英语试题
If we agree that education is used to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we should teach children something really useful. Here is what our school should teach.
Politeness is a mark of civilization(文明). The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be achieved by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adults work hard for money, but we don't make an effort to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.
We're likely to accept something we are told, but that's not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable(理性的) and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical（批判性的）thinking.
Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food（垃圾食品）, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.
All of us are part of society. We have rights and duties. We should understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to communicate with the people around us.
In a word, our schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it.”
Title | Very Useful Education |
Introduction | Education should help children get ready for life. |
Advice | Important things should be taught in schools. |
What to teach | How to behave The basic skill of money How to in a critical way How to keep The rights and duties one has in society |
Conclusion | Children should be taught what is and how to deal with it. |
It seems that a family just isn't complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren't suitable to a family's lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously. When choosing a pet, people must consider the family's health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It's a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision. Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn't be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won't be able to get along well with each other.
The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it's time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.
Considerations When Choosing a Pet | |
Paragraph Outline (要点) | Supporting Details |
Importance of choosing a pet | ●A {#blank#}1{#/blank#} with a pet seems to be complete. ●Pets can bring some problems if they aren't suitable to the family. |
The family's health must be considered | ●Many people are allergic to pets with {#blank#}2{#/blank#}hair. ●It's not {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to choose a dog for a naughty child. ●Some people have problems with some pets. |
The pet's quality of life | ●You shouldn't {#blank#}4{#/blank#}a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around. ●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic. ●If your house already has a dog, don't get a cat. |
Choose the right {#blank#}5{#/blank#}of pet | ●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects. |
My "perfect holiday"
Henry was a bus driver in a big city and he worked very hard. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. "Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food. Fresh air! Horse riding! Walking! Camping! Cheap and interesting."
"{#blank#}2{#/blank#}" he thought. "I'll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and camping. They'll make a change from sitting by the seaside and water sports."
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first day of July, he left for West Hill Farm.
But four days later, he returned home.
"What was wrong with West Hill Farm?" his best friend, Ed, asked him. "Didn't you enjoy country life?"
" "Country life was very good," Henry said "{#blank#}4{#/blank#}"
"Oh. What problem?"
"Well," he said" The first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.'
"What's wrong with that?" Ed asked. "Fresh meat is the best."
"It's good, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner."
"Lucky you!"
"You don't understand, "Henry said."{#blank#}5{#/blank#} and we had roast pork for dinner. "
"A different kind of meat every day," Ed said loudly. "And you are complaining!"
"Let me finish, "Henry said." On the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn't dare to stay for dinner!"
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A. This sounds like a good idea. B. But there was a problem. C. On the third day, a pig died. D. He wrote a letter to the farmer. E. In his holidays, he enjoyed travelling. |
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