题型：任务型阅读 题类： 难易度：普通
重庆市綦江区2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末英语试题
Mr. Han was a teacher of English. There was a large international gym near his home. On a sunny Saturday afternoon Mr. Han was taking his two little boys to play tennis in the gym. He walked up to the American man at the ticket box and asked, "How much is it to get in?"
"Nine yuan for you and nine yuan for any child over six years old," the American man answered. "We will let them in for free if they are six or younger. How old are they?"
Mr. Han said, "The younger one is three and the other one is seven, so I think I should give you eighteen yuan."
The American man said with a surprised look on his face, "Hey, did you win the lottery （彩票）or something? You need to give me only nine yuan if you tell me the older one is six. You see, I don't check your ID cards （身份证） today. And the man at the ticket gate won't either（也不）. In fact, it is difficult for anyone to tell the difference between kids of six and seven."
"Yes, that may be true, but the children would know the difference." Mr. Han said. "And that is the most important thing."
Have you ever left your child alone at home? Being alone at home, especially if it's a new experience, can be scary. Please pay attention to the following guidelines for leaving kids alone | |
7& under | You shouldn't leave them alone at any time. |
8--10 years old | You shouldn't leave them alone for more than 1.5 hours during the daytime and early evening. |
11-12 years old | You may leave them alone for up to 3 hours but not late at night. |
13--15 years old | You may leave them alone but not for the night. |
16--17 | years old You may leave them alone for up to two days and nights. |
* Ask your child to remember your full name, home address and telephone number. * Let neighbors know that your child may be home alone. * Make a list of lo cal numbers to call in an emergency. * Call the child several times while you are away * Make sure your child knows how to lock windows and doors * Tell your child not to go into others' houses without permission * Tell your child to choose a safe house to run to if he or she feels like in danger. * Teach your child to keep safe in the kitchen. * Ask your child not to turn on the home appliances(家电) alone. | |
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