To most of us, school means classes, teachers, schedules, grades and tests. But for the children at Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts, school is very different. 
Firstly, there are no lessons. All the children, aged between 4 and 19, do whatever they want. There are no teachers, only “staff members”. The idea behind this is that you do not need to make children learn, because children want to learn anyway. “You do not need to say to a three-year-old, ‘Go explore your environment.’ You can’t stop them!”says Daniel Greenberg, a founder of the school. “But if you make children do what you want all day… they will lose all taste of learning.” At Sudbury Valley School, you will find children talking, reading, painting, cooking, working on computers, studying French, playing the piano, climbing trees, or just running around. Two boys spent three years just fishing!
The other way that Sudbury Valley School is different is that the children can decide the rules. Every week, there is a school meeting where both children and staff have one vote (投票)each—even the four-year-olds. They decide the school rules, how to spend the school money, and even which staff they want and do not want anymore.
When the school first opened in 1968, people said it would never work. But today, the school h
as 200 students, and 80% of its students go on to college. Even the two boys who went fishing all the time have successful careers today. One of them is a musician and the other is a computer scientist.What's special about the school?
| A．There is nobody but students there. |
| B．All the students are of the same age. |
| C．There are no classes for the students. |
| D．There are no rules in the school. |
What do the students do in the school?
| A．They learn everything there from the staff members. |
| B．They grow up there without learning anything. |
| C．They spend all the time with their parents. |
| D．They do whatever they are interested in. |
The school seems to believe that children________.
| A．learn best when they are doing what they want |
| B．are too young to learn anything by themselves |
| C．can look after themselves without any help |
| D．can't go to college without any hard work |
The last paragraph wants to tell us that_ .
| A．the writer doesn't like the idea of the school |
| B．the school is quite successful in its work |
| C．most of the parents don't believe in the school |
D．younger students learn bet ter there than older ones |
The underlined word career in the last paragraph most probably means_.
A. family B. money C. lifestyle d. job
There is a new park near Andy’s home. It’s fine today. Andy and his family are in the park now. On their left, there is a café. On their right, there is a big lake. There are many flowers and trees around the lake. There’ s a small hill behind the lake. Near the lake, there are two signs. One says, “Don’t swim in the lake!” The other says, “No fishing!” But you can go boating on the lake. There is a beautiful garden in the middle of the park. There are green grass and beautiful flowers in it. There are some small shops between the lake and the garden. The park is so beautiful. Andy and his family like it very much.
The park near Andy’s home is .
| A．new and beautiful | B．old and beautiful |
| C．clean and new | D．old and clean |
Is there a café in the park?
| A．Yes, there is | B．No, there isn’t. |
| C．Yes, it is. | D．No, it isn’t. |
People can on the lake.
| A．swim | B．fish | C．boat | D．play |
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Teeth are important to us. We should keep our teeth healthy. Do you know how to keep teeth healthy? Here are some do’s and don’ts. Please remember them.
Do’s
Brush your teeth at least twice a day: in the morning and before bedtime.
Brush for at least two or three minutes every time.
Brush up and down on every tooth.
Use a dental flose (牙线) for your teeth to make it cleaner.
Get a new toothbrush every three months.
Don’ts
Don’t eat too much candy and sweet food.
Don’t drink too much Cola.
Don’t bite (咬) on very hard food. That may hurt your teeth.
Don’t eat snacks before bedtime.
How to Keep Teeth Healthy
Brush your teeth in the morning and __________
Spend _________ brushing your teeth every time.
Brush up and down on every time.
Make your teeth cleaner by using _________
Get a new toothbrush every three months.
Don’t eat too much sweet food or drink too much Cola.
Don’t bite on very ________ food.
Don’t _________before bedtime.
Jack and Mike are on holiday in France. Mike loves visiting old building. So does Jack.
In the village Jack and Mike see a beautiful old church (教堂), but when they come into the church, some people are there. They don’t know what the people are doing.
“Oh! Just sit quietly (安静地), and act like the others!”Mike says. Because they don’t really know French, so they stand, kneel and sit to follow other people.
At that time, the priest (神父) says something. And the man who sits next to Jack and Mike stands up.
“We should stand up, too!”Jack whispers to Mike.
So, Jack and Mike walk to the priest. “What’s so funny?”Jack asks in English.
With a smile on his face the priest says, “Boys, there is a newbaby born, we ask the father to stand up.”
Mike shakes his head. He smiles and says, “We should understand what people do before we act like them!”Why are Jack and Mike in the church?
| A．They want to see the priest. |
| B．They are on holiday. |
| C．The church is an old building. |
| D．They want to see the baby. |
Mike and Jack can speak __________.
| A．French | B．English |
| C．English and French | D．many languages |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “whispers”?
| A．smiles happily | B．talks quietly |
| C．walks slowly | D．turns quickly |
The man next to Jack and Mike stands up because __________.
| A．he is the baby’s father | B．all the people laugh |
| C．Jack and Mike stand up | D．he knows French |
The passage wants to tell us __________.
| A．it’s very important to learn a foreign language |
| B．it’s very important to understand other people |
| C．the people in the church are very kind |
| D．not to act like others without asking why |
Do you want to be healthy? Then you must eat well and get a lot of exercise. If you’re healthy, your body works well and you also feel well. Here are some trips.
Eat more fruit and vegetables.
“One apple a day, keep the doctor away!”Fruit and vegetables have rich vitamins. They can help us to keep healthy. Remember to eat some fruit and vegetables every day.
Drink water and milk often.
When you are thirsty, water is the best choice. Try to limit soda drinks, such as Coca Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Milk is also very good for your body. Drink a cup of milk every day if possible.
Listen to your body.
You’d better notice how your body feels when you eat. That is to say you should stop eating when you’re full. It can make you feel comfortable.
Limit screen time.
Don’t spend too much time watching TV or DCDs, playing video games or using the computer. You should do some outdoor activities, such as playing basketball, going riding and swimming.
If you follow the tips, I’m sure you’ll have a healthy body. Eating fruit and vegetables every day can help you __________.
| A．study well | B．stay away from doctors |
| C．keep healthy | D．feel happy |
What are good for your body?
| A．Coffee and Sprite. | B．Water and Sprite. |
| C．Coffee and milk. | D．Milk and water. |
If you __________, you’ll feel uncomfortable.
| A．stop eating when you’re full |
| B．eat too much |
| C．listen to your body |
| D．drink a little soda |
We shouldn’t __________ according to the passage.
| A．use the computer too long | B．play games with iPad |
| C．do a lot of exercise | D．eat well |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
| A．how to eat well | B．how to exercise |
| C．how to spend free time | D．how to stay healthy |
Dear Sammy,
I'm sorry I can't go to the Sports Center with you today.I have to see a doctor. Here are the directions (说明) to the Sports Center.
From our house, go right ahead on Main Avenue. Walk past the police station and the City Fountain. Then cross the bridge. At the other side of the river, turn right. The Sports Center is on your left. You can’t miss it. The basketball game starts at 1:00 p.m. so don’t be late. By the way, let’s have some ice-cream after you finish playing. We can meet at Choco’s Ice-Cream Shop. It’s right around the corner from the Sports Center. Your game should be over at 3:00 p.m. so I’ll meet you there 10 minutes later.
Have fun!
MomWhy won’t Sammy’s mother go to the Sports Center with him?
| A．Because she has a meeting. |
| B．Because she has to go to work. |
| C．Because she has to see a doctor. |
| D．Because she has to go swimming. |
Sammy won’t pass __________ if he goes to the Sports Center.
| A．a gas station | B．the City Fountain |
| C．a bridge | D．the police station |
Sammy will __________ after he comes out of the Sports Center.
| A．play sports |
| B．see a doctor |
| C．have cakes with his mother |
| D．have ice-dream with his mother |
Where is Choco’s Ice-Cream Shop?
| A．It’s on Main Avenue. |
| B．It’s near the Sports Center. |
| C．It’s near the City Fountain. |
| D．It’s on the left of the police station. |
When will Sammy and his mother meet in the afternoon?
| A．At 3:00. | B．At 1:00 | C．At 3:10 . | D．At 1:10. |
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