Holidays without parents, form 8

Attendance and Absences Quiz Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question. What is required for a student to have a lawful absence? A) A verbal excuse from the student B) A written excuse signed by a parent, guardian, or medical practitioner C) No excuse is needed D) A note from a friend Where should students submit their written excuses for absences? A) To their teacher directly B) In the basket outside the PowerSchool/Attendance clerk’s window C) To the principal's office D) In their backpack How many days does a student have to present a valid excuse for an absence? A) One day B) Three days C) Five days D) Ten days What happens if a student does not bring a valid excuse within three days? A) The absence is considered lawful B) The student will receive a detention C) The absence is considered unexcused and unlawful D) The absence is ignored What is the maximum time allowed to complete makeup work after returning to school? A) Five days B) Seven days C) Ten days D) Two weeks What kind of absences can be considered lawful? A) Absences for family vacations B) Absences due to a student's own illness C) Absences due to playing sports D) Absences for oversleeping Which of the following is NOT a lawful absence? A) Absence due to illness in the student's immediate family B) Absence for a recognized religious holiday C) Absence without the knowledge of the parent D) Absence for a medical appointment What action is taken if a student submits a false excuse? A) The student will be congratulated B) The excuse will be ignored C) The student will be referred to school administration for disciplinary action D) The student will be given a warning Which of the following is a reason for an absence that is considered unlawful? A) Absence due to a medical appointment B) Absence due to death in the family C) Absence without acceptable cause, with knowledge of the parent D) Absence due to a school-approved activity Who has the discretion to accept medical excuses beyond three days? A) The student's friends B) The teacher C) The principal D) The school nurse

Jack-o-Lanterns What Is a Jack-o'-Lantern? Carved pumpkins are called jack-o'- lanterns. Jack-o'-lanterns are used to decorate for Halloween. People started carving jack-o'-lanterns more than a hundred years ago. At first, people didn't carve pumpkins. They used other vegetables instead. An old fable from Ireland may tell how people began carving jack-o'-lanterns. The fable is about a man named Stingy Jack, who liked to play tricks on everyone. When he died, he was cursed to walk in darkness forever. He carved a turnip and put a light inside. His ghost was known as "Jack of the Lantern," and then "Jack-o'-lantern." Modern Jack-o'-Lanterns The Stingy Jack fable later became part of a night called All Hallows' Eve. In Europe, people lit fires and dressed up to keep away ghosts. In Ireland and England, people carved scary faces on vegetables and placed a light inside. All Hallows' Eve later became known as Halloween. When jack-o'-lantern carving was brought to the United States, people started using pumpkins. About 1.5 billion pounds (more than 680 million kg) of pumpkins are grown in the United States each year. Carving Jack-o'-Lanterns Carving pumpkins is fun for people of all ages. Smooth pumpkins work well for jack-o'-lanterns. Some people buy carving kits, while others carve without any help. First, with help from a parent, cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin to make a lid. Next, scoop out the inside flesh and seeds. Draw a design on the pumpkin, and then carve it carefully. After the pumpkin is carved, place a candle or other light inside. Finally, put the pumpkin lid back on toр. Jack-o'-Lantern Events Many cities have events to show off their carved pumpkins. In Hudson Valley, New York, jack-o'-lanterns make up a big display with spooky sounds and music. Pumpkins are used to make snakes, dinosaurs, and a dome carved with twinkling stars. A huge display in Los Angeles, California, has pumpkin cars and dinosaurs, and pumpkin carvings of famous people. The artists carve their pumpkins at the event while people watch. A town in New Hampshire broke a world record for the most lit jacko'-lanterns. The town had thirty thousand jack-o'-lanterns lit at once! The Tradition Continues. Carving pumpkins into jack-o'- lanterns is a fun holiday activity. However they are carved, jack-о'- lanterns are a sure sign that Halloween is around the corner.

Mark: Hi, Nam! Nam: Hi, Mark! Long time no see. How are you? Mark: I’m fine, thanks, but you look so fit and healthy! Have you started working out again? Nam: Yes, I have. I’ve also stopped eating fast food and given up bad habits, such as staying up late. Mark: I can’t believe it! I thought you can’t live without burgers and chips! Nam: I know. I ate a lot of fast food, but now I prefer fresh fruits and vegetables. Mark: So what happened? Nam: Well, it was my grandfather. I visited him during my last summer holiday and have learnt a lot of important life lessons from him. Mark: Really? Nam: Yes. He’s a wonderful person. He has just had his 90th birthday, but he’s still full of energy! Mark: Amazing! How does he stay so active? Nam: Well, he does exercise every morning, goes to bed early, and eats a lot of vegetables. We spent a lot of time together cooking, working in his garden, and walking in the parks. I’ve learnt from him that taking regular exercise and eating a balanced diet are the key to a long and healthy life.

Holidays

110.31.b.17.C

Topic: Reading/Vocabulary Development

STAAR English II High School 2014 - Past Paper

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