Last week, 169 Junior 1 students at No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang took their first no-teacher exam. After the teacher handed out the exam paper, he left the room and never came back. A student collected in the papers when the exam ended.
“That test was not only a test of knowledge, but also a test of moral(道德). We wanted to show students how important honesty is, ”said Cai Wenguo, the school’s headmaster. The school says no cheating (作弊)happened in the test. Next year, it wants 80％ of its exams to be without teachers. But students have different ideas.
“I was happy and excited during the exam because my teachers trusted me, ”said Lang Yudan, a 13-year-old girl in Class 11.
“Schools must trust students a lot not to use invigilators（监考人）. But I think it is too early. Some students will cheat if there are no invigilators. And the students will not be able to ask for help when needed. ”said Hua Sha.
“I don’t like having invigilators in exams. When they walk around the classroom, they make me nervous. I would get higher marks without them in the room because I would feel more relaxed. ”Liu Qingxi said.
“I think it’s very important to have invigilators in exams. Many students want to check their answers with each other after they have finished papers. And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens. They may make me nervous, but I still think we need them. ” Shangguan Yuan said.
Not using invigilators may be a good idea. But before using it, schools must tell students the importance of honesty and try to find ways to solve something unusual in exams. The passage mainly talks about ______.
| A．how to pass an exam |
| B．how to make students honest |
| C．whether there is cheating in exams |
| D．whether invigilators are needed in exams |
No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang held a no-teacher exam to _______.
| A．let the students have a good rest |
| B．teach the students in a better way |
| C．help all the students pass the exam |
| D．find whether the students were honest |
From what the students have said, we know ________.
| A．invigilators really help them a lot |
| B．all of them think it is a good idea |
| C．something unusual never happens in exams |
| D．not all of them agree with the head |
In the sentence “And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens”“they”refers to _________.
| A．students | B．headmasters | C．invigilators | D．schools |
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A healthy body is necessary for a healthy mind. As is known, to have a sound(健全的）mind, we must first have a sound body. This is of vital importance. Only by keeping ourselves healthy and strong can we feel energetic and vigorous in studying and working and live a happy life.
To keep ourselves fit, physics exercise is the best way. In taking part in out-door sports, we are closer to nature and can take in fresh air. The beauty of nature will keep us clear-headed, which is essential to our health. Besides, sports stimulate the circulation of blood and help to excrete the wastes in the body. Sports can also work up our appetite and activate our digestion. As a result, we can become strong-bodied.
I always take an active part in physical exercise and enjoy good health. I seldom get sick but feel vigorous even if I work a whole day long. I shall keep up doing physical exercise so as(为了）to live longer and do more for the country.
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Are Sports Important?
Sports are all around us. We watch and read sports news. There are also sports clubs,
and even sports-only channels(频道) on TV. In many countries, players make millions of dollars every year. But why are sports so important? They’re only games, right?
Our readers answer:
Vlad (Ukraine乌克兰)
Sports bring people together. In 2006, our team was able to play in the 2006 World Cup for the first time. Everyone was happy. Rich and poor, old and young, men and women—everyone was in the streets together!
Mike (U.S.A.)
Sports bring people together, but they divide them too. Fans of different teams fight all the Time
-they shout and hit each other. And here’s another example: My brother plays high school baseball.Last week, his team played an important game. At the game, two parents fought about a call .
Come on … baseball is only a game! Sports are so competitive (有竞争力的) these days. It’s all about winning. Then the game isn’t fun.
Oba (South Africa)
Right now, some of the world’s best soccer players are from African countries, and the 2010
World Cup games will be held in South Africa. Yes, some players make a lot of money—maybe too much, but sporting events (like the World Cup) bring tourists and money to countries
and people. And that is good for Africa.
What’s the idea of Vlad to the sports?
| A．They make people rich. |
| B．They bring people happiness all the time. |
| C．They make people younger. |
| D．They bring people together. |
Maybe Mike is from_____.
A.the USA. B.South Africa.
C. Ukraine. D. England.
Why are sports important for Oba?
| A．Because sports are competitive these days. |
| B．Because sports can make money for a country. |
| C．Because sports can make players rich every year. |
| D．Because sports can make people happy. |
What does the underlined word “call” mean?
| A．Decision. | B．Telephone. |
| C．Suggestion. | D．Seat |
What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．Sports are popular all over the world. |
| B．Sports divide people from different countries. |
| C．People have different opinions about sports. |
| D．Sports bring tourists and money to Africa. |
Helen Keller lived in the U.S.A. She was a great woman.
When Helen was a baby, she got very sick. After many weeks, the doctor said, “She is better, but now she can’t see or can’t hear.” Her mother and father were very sad.
After a few years, things got worse. There was no way for Helen to speak with other people. She heard nothing. She saw nothing. She didn’t understand anything.
Then one day a teacher came to live with Helen and her family. The teacher helped Helen learn about words. Helen was a very bright child and soon she learned to spell her first word. When she was older, she went to college(大学).
Helen was very famous. She helped many blind(盲) and deaf(聋) people. She traveled around the world and helped many people.
Helen was a very old woman when she died. The world remembers her today as a brave and wonderful person. She was blind and deaf, but she found a way to see and hear.Helen Keller got very sick when ____________
| A．she was a baby |
| B．she went to college |
| C．her teacher came to her home |
| D．she was very old |
__________taught Helen Keller her first word.
| A．Her mother | B．Her teacher |
| C．Her father | D．The doctor |
Helen Keller was famous because ___________.
| A．she was an American. |
| B．she traveled around the world |
| C．her teacher taught her many things |
| D．she learned to read and write and helped many people in the word |
The world remembers Helen Keller today because ____
| A．she was very bright. |
| B．she was blind and deaf. |
| C．she was a brave and wonderful person. |
| D．she went to college. |
Helen Keller was blind and deaf, but _______
| A．she found a way to understand the world. |
| B．her mother and father didn’t feel sad. |
| C．she found a way to travel around the world. |
| D．she found out how people became blind and deaf. |
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“Be proud of what you do,” my father often tells me. “whether（无论是） you are a manager or a cleaner.” At the age of 15, I got my first job----a summer job in a hospital. My work is to wash dishes and sweep the floors. I smiled and remembered Dad’s words.
My job was the lowest, but it made me feel excited. I saw it as a challenge(挑战) because it was my first job. I learned to be on time and tried to do everything well. People in hospital all liked me. Every morning I always thought that the dirty dishes would make people ill without my job to wash them. After breakfast was done, I started sweeping the floors of all patients’ (people who are ill) rooms and cleaning restrooms. I was very tired, but I wanted to do the job well. People often say, “That young boy really does a good job.” That gave me a pride.
Working in the hospital taught me that being proud of one’s job is important. It doesn’t matter whether the job is sweeping floors or doing a large business. I have swept floors, and I have been a manager. My father’s words have always stayed with me. I think Dad would be proud of me.When did the writer start his first job?
Did the writer feel excited or nervous about his first job?
Did people in hospital like the writer?
What did the writer do when he was in the hospital?
What made the writer do everything well?
We often ask for information or help, especially(尤其) when we visit a foreign country. So knowing how to ask for information politely is important. In English, “Where are the restrooms?” and “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are correct English, but the first could sound rude（粗鲁）. It’s important to use correct language, but sometimes we need to learn how to be polite（礼貌）.
In English, just like in Chinese, we change the way we speak when talking with different people. If you say to your teacher, “Where is my book?” This will sound rude. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr West. Do you know where my book is?” Your question will sound much more polite. Of course it might be all right to say “Where is my book?” in some situations, perhaps with people you know well.
“Peter, lend me your pen.” can sound rude in English. Usually in English, polite questions are longer such as “Could you please…?” or “Can I ask…?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please lend me your pen?” Sometimes we might even need to spend some time when you stop a stranger in the street. We might first say, “Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you but,” before asking them for help.
It might seem that speaking politely is more difficult than being direct(直接). However, in order not to offend(冒犯) people, learning about language etiquette(规矩) is just as important as learning grammar or vocabulary. And doing this will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.What is the polite way when you ask for help?
| A．Pass me the watch, Li Tao. |
| B．Where is the supermarket? |
| C．Tell me where I can find a bank. |
| D．Excuse me, how could I get to the book shop? |
Why do we need to learn polite language? Because _____.
| A．they can improve our grammar and vocabulary |
| B．they can help us become better at English |
| C．everyone wants to be polite |
| D．the teachers tell us to do so |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．When and how to use correct language is important. |
| B．How to start a polite talking with strange people. |
| C．Correct language is as important as polite one. |
| D．People should learn to speak politely. |
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