六、时事聚焦 短文填空。(每空1分,共20分)
第一节 请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese government suggests 1.
having
(have) spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary school students. Workers can have several days off 2.
at
different times. Several provinces 3.
have tried
(try) this policy so far.
These short holidays are good for students, 4.
because
they can make students feel less tired after long study time and keep students healthy in the body and mind. When the weather is nice, students can leave classrooms to take part in fun activities that include farming and 5.
learning
(learn) about local culture. As a result, 6.
education
(educate) goes hand in hand with practice.
It's also a perfect time for families. Some parents think it may be possible for them to travel at 7.
a
low cost, which makes family ties stronger. The holidays also help local tourism and the local economy grow faster, making students and society 8.
happier
(happy).
But there are problems too. Many parents must work while children can't look after 9.
themselves
(they) during holidays. To solve this, schools offer plenty of activities, and local communities provide more programs for students to master some living skills. Holidays can also be set 10.
properly
(proper) according to local life. All in all, these holidays help students grow better with the help of families, schools and society.