Ben Smith P16 Self-check 2
Last week, everyone was trying (cheer) up Jimmy, the Bike boy. He was unhappy because he ran of money (buy) old bikes. He (put) up some signs asking for old bikes and (call) up all his friends on the phone (tell ) them about the problem. He even (hand ) notices out at the supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school about his problem and they ( set ) up a call-in center for parents. The ideas that he (come) up with worked out fine. He now has 16 bikes (fix) up and give away to children who don’t have bikes.
Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?
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Last month, our dog (welcome) me when I (come ) home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too ( tire ) I threw down (I) bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over. “Could you please (take) the dog for a walk?” she asked.
“Could I watch one show (one)?” I asked. “NO!” she replied (angry ). “You
watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and (do ) housework all evening.” “Well, I work all day at school, (either)! I’m just as tired you are!” I shouted back. My mom did not say (something ) and walked away. For one week, she did not do ( some) (housework ) and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish (and) a clean shirt. The next day, my mom came home from work ( find )the house clean and tidy. “What happened?” she asked in surprise. “I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need (share ) the housework (have ) a clean and comfortable home,” I replied. P22 2b Dear Sir,
I don’t understand why some ( parent ) make their kids (help )with housework and chores at home. Kids these (day ) already have enough stress from
school. They don’t have time ( study ) and do housework, too. Housework ( be) a waste of their time. Could we just let them (do ) their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good (grade ) and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do (housework )so there’s no need for (they) to do it now. It is the (parent ) job to provide a
clean environment at home for their ( child). And anyway, I think doing chores (be) not so difficult. I don’t mind (do ) them.
Mr. Smith
Dear Sir,
I think it is (importance ) for children ( learn ) how (do ) chores and help their parents housework. It’s not enough just get good grades at school. Children these ( day) depend on their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores (help ) to develop ( child) independence and teaches them how to look themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with (they) parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in (keep) it clean and tidy. Our (neighbor ) son got into a good college but during his (one) year, he had no idea how (take ) care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his ( grade ) dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, better it is for their future. Ms. Miller
Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?
P27 3a Dear Mr. Hunt, My problem is I can’t get with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really (not like) it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big, black cloud ( hang ) over our home. Also, my (old ) brother is not very nice to me. He always (refuse ) to let me (watch ) (I ) favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he ( want ) until late at night. I don’t think this (be) fair. At home I always feel (alone) and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do? Sad and Thirteen Dear Sad and Thirteen, It’s not easy being ( you ) age, and it’s normal to have (this ) feelings. Why don’t you (talk ) about these feelings your family? If your (parent ) are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more (job ) around the house so that they have more ( time ) for proper (communicate ) . Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don’t mind him (watch ) TV all the time. However, he should let you ( watch ) your favorite show. I hope you’ll ( feel ) better about yourself in future. Robert Hunt P30 2b
Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!
These days, Chinese ( child ) are sometimes (busy ) on weekends than
weekdays because they have to take so (much) after-school classes. Many of (they) are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. (Other ) are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only happen China. The Taylors (be) a typical American family.
Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children (be) very busy.” On most (day) after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and (I) daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a
few of their (activity), but I believe (this) activities are important for my (child) future. I really want them (be ) successful. ” However, the (tire)
children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time homework.
Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some (family),
competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers send (them) small kids to all kinds of (class ). And they are always comparing them other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids ( be ) kids? People shouldn’t (push )their kids so hard.”
Doctors say too (many) pressure is not good for a child’s development. Dr. Alice Green
says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time ( relax) and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal (want ) successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”
Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?
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The Storm Brought People Closer Together
Ben could hear strong winds outside (he) home in Alabama. Black clouds (be) making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood (be ) busy. Ben’s dad was putting (piece )of wood over the windows while his mom was (make ) sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some ( candle ) and matches on the table. Ben (be) helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat ( heavy) against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard ( have ) fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at (one ). He finally fell (sleep ) when the wind was ( die) down
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