Americans spend their weekends in different ways. But usually they choose the same aim(目的)—to rest, to enjoy beautiful places and to enjoy the time with their family and friends．

Some Americans hold parties on Saturday night. 【小题1】Then they won't get up until 9,10 or even 11o'clock next morning．As soon as they get up they will go to the nearest corner shop to buy the daily newspaper(日报).【小题2】It will help them to decide what to do on Sunday afternoon.

Before going out on Sunday, they will have a meal, which is called "brunch"—"br" from "breakfast" and "unch" from "lunch”. 【小题3】After brunch some Americans may have a picnic with their family or friends.They will take many things with them, such as fresh vegetables, sea food,drinks,table cloth(桌布)and so on. Usually they drive to a beautiful park, a lake or the seaside.

【小题4】It is the biggest meal of the week and all family members try to present(出席).

Weekends are to be welcome everywhere.【小题5】.