In China , more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save(节省) time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up (熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school.

　　Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use of（很好地利用） our time. When we have enough time for sleeping, we will find it much better for both our study and health.

36. What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?

A. Watching TV.　　　　  B. Playing computer games.

C. Doing their homework.  D. Doing housework.

37. Who else gives children some homework to do except their teachers?

A. Their parents.　　　　　　B. Other students.

C. The children themselves.　 D. Nobody else.

38. How many hours of sleep is good for students' health?

A. Less than 9 hours.　　B. Over 9 hours.　　 C. Only 9 hours.　   D. 8 hours.

39. What would happen to a student who often goes to bed late and gets up early?

A. He would fall asleep in class          B. He would do well in study.

C. He would finish his homework fast.　　D. He would have good health.

40. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Some students are so careless that they spend lots of time on their homework.

B. All the students stay up late for their homework.

C. Children should be given less homework.

D. Schools and parents should take care of children

Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren’t included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule — what the punishment will be.

Punishments you set should be reasonable, without violence or threat (暴力或威胁). For example, if you find your son smoking, you may limit his social activities for two weeks. You should punish your kids only in ways you have discussed before the rule is broken. A study shows that the most popular punishment is to limit kids’ TV time.

It’s understandable that you’ll be angry when rules are broken. Punishment is a way to express your anger, but it’s not a very good one. Sharing your feelings of anger, disappointment or sadness with your kids can have a better effect (效果) on them. Try to do that. When your kids know what they have done has made you sad, they will feel guilty. When they know their actions influence you greatly. They will obey rules better.

Rules are made to help your kids behave better. If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of pressure, are they helpful?

36. The passage mainly tells ________.

A. how to make rules                                  B. why to make rules

C. why to punish kids                                  D. how to educate kids
37. Which of the following is the most popular way to punish kids?

A. Beating them.                                        

B. Telling them empty threats.

C. Limiting their TV time.

D. Using punishments which are not mentioned in rules.

38. In the writer’s opinion, which is thought to be the best way to express anger to kids?

A. Punishing their.

B. Keeping silent.

C. Asking them to do some housework.

D. Telling them how disappointed you are.

39. The underlined word “guilty” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A. 激动的              B. 无聊的                   C. 刺激的                   D. 内疚的

40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Punishment is the best way to educate kids.

B. Breaking rules is common, so we don’t need to pay too much attention to it.

C. Parents set ways of punishment in order to make kids know the price for breaking rules.

D. More pressure should be given to kids.

      

American Teenagers

　　Teenagers who are between the ages of 13 and 19 are no longer childten, or they are not yet adults. They express themselves through their own music, clothes and language. There are more than 36 million teenagers in America.

　　Teenagers have the emotions of a child in the body of an adult. They want to be free and independent. Yet they also want to be taken care of. Many teenagers disagree with their parents how much freedom they should have. Some disobey their parents. They say their parents do not understand them.

　　Today American teenagers spend a lot of money buying records, clothes and electronic devices. They also spend a lot on entertainment. Where do the American teenagers get all this money? Many of them have part-time jobs. Some work as baby-sitters. Others work at fast food places. They make about 4 dollars an hour. Many teenagers do not have jobs. Instead, they receive 20 dollars a week from their parents.

　　American students usually begin high school at the age of 13 or 14. Some leave at the age of 16, but most complete the 4-year high school program. They do not get their first full-time jobs or begin university studies until they are 17 or 18 years o1d. The high school day is about 7 hours long. The day is divided into classes of about 50 minutes. The students have a meal in the middle of the day.

　　American teenagers study English, history, math, science, art and foreign languages. Some also learn job skills. They might learn how to use a computer or how to fix a car. Other students might learn by working in an office, a hospital or other places one day a week.

(1)They express themselves NOT through their own ________.

[　　]

A．music

B．clothes

C．language

D．manners

(2)Today American teenagers spend a lot of money buying ________.

[　　]

A．records

B．clothes and electronic devices

C．entertainment

D．all the above

(3)Where do the American teenagers get no money?

[　　]

A．They work part-time jobs.

B．They work as baby-sitters.

C．They work at fast food places.

D．They receive 20 dollars a week from their friends.

(4)How old do the American students usually begin high school?

[　　]

A．13 or 14.

B．15 or 16.

C．16 or 17.

D．12 or 13.

(5)What may the American teenagers NOT study in a high school?

[　　]

A．English and history.

B．Math and science.

C．Art and foreign languages.

D．How to fix a computer or how to drive a car.

Lin Qiao is a student of Grade Eight. She always works hard   31   her lessons, such as Geography, History, Computer Studies. English is her favourite   32  . She thinks that English is as   33   as Chinese, but it’s different from Chinese. A lot of words and expressions are hard to remember. She often takes her Walkman with her, and spends much time   34   speaking English with it.

She often helps others   35   their lessons after she finishes   36   her homework. She is   37   of all the students in Science class. Her classmates all   38   her for her cleverness. In PE class she enjoys   39   softball. She gets on well with other students. She always thinks most of others but thinks   40   of herself, so she really sets an example(榜样) to others.

31. A. in          B. at         C. for        D. of

32. A. thing       B. game       C. work      D. subject

33. A. special      B. useful      C. boring     D. mixed

34. A. practising   B. to practise   C. making     D. to make

35. A. with       B. in          C. at         D. of

36. A. do         B. doing      C. does       D. to do

37. A. better      B. the better    C. best       D. the best

38. A. pay        B. believe     C. enjoy      D. admire

39. A. play       B. playing     C. to play     D. played

40. A. more     B. least        C. much      D. less

Dear Sigmund Friend

My name is Simon and I am a Grade 9 student. I am crazy   31    football! I love   32    football, reading about football, and of course, playing football. My dream   33   a great football player. However, my love of football has become a big problem, and I would like your   34   .

I have   35   friends, and we always play football together at school or in the park after school. We like staying out late to play football. We often play for three hours or more and forget when to stop. Then I   36    trouble at home because my parents do not allow me to play outside after 6 p.m. I really do not understand why they are so strict. I feel stressed and angry      37   . I believe it is important for us to spend some time on our hobbies. They can help us relax and make our lives    38   .I wish I could have my parents’   39   .

Is it bad to stay out late to play football? Should I spend less time on it? I really do not know    40   . Can you please advise me how to achieve a balance between my schoolwork and my hobbies? Thanks a lot.

Best wishes

Simon

1.A. for             B. with             C. of               D. about

2.A. watching        B. seeing            C. looking at      D. looking

3.A. am to be         B. is to be          C. is to being         D. are to be

4.A. book            B. work            C. advice            D. school

5.A. much           B. not any          C. few               D. plenty of

6.A. get in           B. get into          C. get on             D. get off

7.A. from time to time              B. from times to times

  C. between time and time                 D. between times and times

8.A. much interesting                 B. more interested

  C. more interesting                         D. the most interesting

9. A. support          B. supported        C. supporting         D. supports

10.A. why to do       D. when to do        C. what to do         D. where to do