Most American shops are open five days a week. American families usually have a two-day weekend, that is, Saturday and Sunday.
Many families enjoy weekends together. They go shopping, go to the mountains or visit their friends. Some American families play sports at the weekend. Running, playing volleyball and swimming are popular in summer. Weekend is also a time for American families to work in their gardens(花园) or houses. For most Americans, they are very busy on weekends.
A. So some families fix (修理) their cars or clean their houses on weekends.
B. American school children go to school five days a week, too.
C. At the weekend, people spend their time in many different ways.
D. It takes them about two hours to get to work.
E. And in winter, skiing and skating are their favorite sports.
F. They also have a party at home.
G. What about going to the movies?
