This Thursday, across the US, kids are skipping school(缺课)and going to work with their parents. They’ll be making copies, sending faxes(传真)and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the US. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world.
I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but I also got to sit in my dad’s taxi all day long and we would go to a restaurant for lunch.
But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city. I was very bored. I couldn’t read my book in the car as I would get carsick(晕车)and my dad didn’t like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. people wouldn’t get into his taxi because they thought he already had a passenger: me—so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school.
While the point of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs and give them an idea of the possibilities(可能性) for their futures, I got something completely different from the day. I learned to appreciate(重视) school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments, read great books and write stories all in one day?
Just as you’ll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. If you don’t already, try spending the day at work with your dad.
【小题1】When is the “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day”all over the US?
A.On February 28. | B.On March 28. | C.On April 28 | D.On May 28. |
A.she didn’t have to go to school | B.she would work as a grown-up |
C.she could sit in her father’s taxi all day. | D.she would go our for lunch with her father |
A.Because her father didn’t like to turn on the radio. |
B.Because they thought the writer was a passenger. |
C.Because her father’s car was hot and uncomfortable. |
D.Because her father didn’t stop to take any passengers. |
A.To teach kids to appreciate school. |
B.To give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs. |
C.To give kids an idea of the possibilities for their futures. |
D.To show kids what it means to be adults in the working world. |
A.It’s boring to drive a taxi. | B.Working with dad is fun. |
C.It’s hard to make money. | D.School life is much better. |
科目:初中英语 来源:2013-2014学年北京市昌平区九年级上学期期末英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
School Activities for Kids and Teens
January is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for January, think about these ideas happening in this month.
Secret of the Dragon
Time: Mon., Jan. 1, 10:30 am
Cost: Adult: $7.40
Child (under 15): half
Tel.: 3403 2578
Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children ride a dragon to explore the ocean. The Search for Life
Time: Thurs., Jan. 4, 2:00 pm
Cost: Adult: $14.50
Child (under 15): $8.70
Tel.: 3403 7689
Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.
Magic Class
Time: Fri., Jan. 12, 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Tel.: 3403 8470 to book your seat beforehand
Add.: Centenary Community
Hub, 171 Dandenong Road
Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. Science with Me
Making Your Own Guitar
Time: Sat., Jul. 20, 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Tel.: 3403 1226 to book your
seat beforehand
Add.: 10, Egginton Close
Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
1.If you want to make a guitar, you can call ________.
A. 3403 8470 B. 3403 1226 C. 3403 7689 D. 3403 2578
2.John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. They will pay ________.
A. $7.40 B. $11.10 C. $14.80 D. $23.20
3.Rita plans to join Magic Class. She may learn about _______.
A. real magic B. making coins C. magic stories D. holding parties
4.Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _______.
A. Magic Class B. Science with Me
C. Secret of the Dragon D. The Search for Life
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