1． Experts say that students usually need eight to ten hours' sleep at night, but most Chinese do not get (1)       sleep. Some Chinese parents are usually glad to see their children studying late. They will think their children work very (2)      , but not all parents are happy about this. Once a mother told us that every morning her 10-year-old boy puts up one finger with his eyes still open, begging for one more minute to sleep. Like thousands of students who are called "early birds" in China, he has to (3)       before six every morning.
A report shows that without a good night's sleep, students seem to be weaker than they should be. Many students have fallen asleep during class at one time or another. Too much homework is not the only (4)       why students stay up late. Some watch TV or play the computer games late into the night.
Experts have once said that the students should develop good study habits. So some clever students (5)       study late, and they are able to work well in class.

2．　　Mike Tam is a 16-year-old boy. He has many good (1)      , he exercises every morning and reads books every night. He is doing well in studies and his favorite (2)       are science and history.
　　Both of Mike's parents are good swimmers. When Mike was four years old, his father started to teach him how to swim. After two months of learning, Mike could swim (3)       a fish.
　　Each week, Mike has to spend at least 16 hours practicing. He spends two hours practicing swimming every day before school. After morning practice, he goes to school (4)       bike. He likes riding bikes, (5)       it is good for his health.
　　On Saturday, he gets up at 7:00 a. m. He swims in the pool for four hours. After that, he goes home to do his homework. He enjoys watching movies, so he goes to the (6)       every Sunday. "It is (7)       to watch movies with my friends," he said. His parents often go to the pool on weekends to encourage (鼓励) (8)       when they don't have to work.
　　Mike doesn't mind (介意) spending a lot of time practicing. "I love (9)       and practice can help me get good (10)       in competitions (比赛)," he said.

3． Most children like to visit Disneyland. But do you know these secret (秘密) things?
The Cats
It's not easy to keep the park clean. Every night after the closing time, about 200 cats will come into the park. Because of them, there are few pests (害虫) in the park. They are the nice workers in the park.
The Light
In the 1950s, Walt Disney had an apartment in the park. When the light in the house was on, people would know that the owner of the park was in. Today, the light always stays on in honor of him.
The Hidden Mickeys
At Disneyland, Mickey Mouse logos (标志) are everywhere. However, there are hundreds of "Hidden Mickeys" in the park. They are often difficult to find. No one knows how many "Hidden Mickeys" there are in the park.

5．　　People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record (录制) programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time.
　　In summer, gardening (园艺) is popular. And families often have a "day out" on the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema.
　　In winter, "do it yourself" is popular. People often spend their free time repairing (修理) houses.
　　Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at
home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant.
　　On the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sports. The
popular kinds of sports are soccer, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hill walking.

6． When you were very young, you liked to play with your friends. Did you find that playtime (玩耍时间) was always more fun when everyone shared the toys? Everyone got a turn. No one was left out (忽略).
That's a life lesson that changes as you get older. (1)      , you begin to understand that others have less than you do in China and in the world. And those of us who "have" things should help those who "have less" than we do. (2)      .
At your age, you can "share" with people in need in three ways.
★ You can give them a part of your money. Many adults do that.
★ You can share items (物品) you no longer use, such as clothing and toys. (3)      .
★ You can help people by giving your time and your energy.
(4)      . Volunteering is about giving your time to take part in activities that will help others. Every year, many thousands of volunteers in the world give the most valuable gift of all. They give their time. They give their talent. They give of (奉献) themselves. And they are enjoying it. Volunteering isn't just about work. (5)      .

12． Many people say they work too many hours every day. They don't have enough time to relax or stay with (1)            (they) family.
Working hours are different (2)             one country to another. In France, people spend about 1, 646 hours a year (3)             (work). In Japan, however, people work about 2, 159 hours (4)            year. That means a (5)            (Japan) worker works 513 more hours a year than a French worker.
Why do people work so many hours? Some people work more hours because they want (6)            (make) more money. However, many (7)             (company) don't pay overtime. Their workers don't get more pay for more work. Some people think it's their duty to work more hours. Some are afraid of (8)             (lose) their jobs if they don't work more hours. Many people say that their holidays are too short. In France, people usually get five weeks of paid holidays a year. In Germany, they get four to six weeks, and in the United States, two weeks. A study shows that fewer than half of the workers used all their holiday days. In Great Britain, there (9)            (be) a saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull (迟钝) boy." (10)             that is true, there must be a lot of dull people in the world.

13． We all have days when we are down, tired and unhappy. That's OK. You need days like this, or how would you know you are happy? You'll enjoy your good days even more when you have a few bad days. Even if sadness is a part of life, let's try to make it small. Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.
1. Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow (流动). When your energy is flowing freely, you can flow too.
2. Smile! It's easy to do and have good results. This way can not only bring you a good mood but also bring others a good mood.
3. Listen to music. It can be your favorite music. Some kinds of music work better than others, so try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.
4. Take some 'me' time. You can find pleasure in reading a book, watching a sunrise or having a hot bath, or something like that.
5. Exercise. Even something as simple as taking a walk will get your blood flowing. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.
These ways will cheer you up when you are down, but don't just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them every day to make them a habit. You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away. But if you are in a deep depression (沮丧), go to see a doctor.
Title: (1)             to beat sadness

14．你们学校英语俱乐部拟招聘一名学生助手,帮助一些小学生学习英语.Susan和Judy想去应聘.请你根据下面表格中的信息写一篇短文,介绍她们的情况并对二者进行比较,说一说你认为谁更适合这份工作以及你选择她的理由.
要求:
1. 短文应包括表格中的所有内容,可适当发挥;
2. 80词左右.
参考词汇: be patient with 对......有耐心