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This idea is mean(刻薄的). Children need to have a good holiday at the end of a busy school year. The long holidays give them time to do things they wouldn’ t otherwise(不然) get to do. In my family we go to Ireland and see relatives and friends during the summer vacation. And it might seem long to some people, but time flies when you’ re having fun.
——Ruby Mullin
I have good memories(记忆) of my own long summer holidays, and I love the chance to have days out with my son. I think many parents, especially single parents like me, have made job choices based on being able to have time off for the summer--- and now we’ ve done that, we don ‘t want to see things changed.
——Viki Bantock
Having worked at a school that had a four-week summer break instead of the usual six, I’ d say longer holidays are better. Teachers are under so much pressure (压力) now to get good results, most put in lots of hours in the evening and at weekends and feel very tired by the end of term .There is a dip(退步) in learning after a six-week holiday , but it only takes a few weeks for students to get back up to speed.
——Marek Kaminski
A shorter summer holiday would he much better. The six-week break seems a thing for another age, when mothers didn’t work and your mum lived round the corner to give you a hand If I was able to take a six-week holiday, great, I ' d love it- ----but in the real world that isn’t possible. Instead, I end up spending around t600 on childcare for each week when I' m working.
——Nachelle Crowther
21. What does Ruby Mullin usually do during summer holidays?
A. She does part-time jobs B. She visits relatives and friends
C. She goes travelling around her country D.She prepares for the new school year
22. What do we know about Marek Kaminski?
A. He doesn’t teach school any more B. His son doesn' t do well in school
C. He usually works overtime D. His family is very helpful
23. Who holds a different idea from the other three people?
A. Ruby Mullin B. Viki Bantock
C Marek Kaminsk D. Nachelle Crowther
