Spending more than two hours a night doing homework leads to better results in English,math and science, according to a major study (by Pam Sammons, England) which has tracked(跟踪) the progress of3,000 children over the past 15 years.
Spending any time doing homework showed advantages, but the influence was greater for the students who put in two to three hours a night, according to the study published by the Department for Education in England.
The scientists who did the research say their study empbasizes(强调) what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set.
Pam Sammons, a professor of education at Oxford University, said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the school-if children were expected to do homework and if they enjoy their subjects. "That's one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better.They put more time in it." he added.
It's also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. "Schools could make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment, making school work interesting and making children feel supported by teachers." Sammons said.
It is suggested that children aged 5 t0 7 should be set one-hour homework a week, half an hour a night for 7 t0 11-year-olds. Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14 t0 16-year-olds.
"Head teachers should make their own homework policy(政策)," the government says.Where can we probably read this passage?
| A．In a poster. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a storybook | D．In an advertisement. |
According to the first paragraph, spending doing homework leads to better results in lessons.
| A．half an hour | B．an hour |
| C．over two hours | D．less than two hours |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE according Io the passage?
| A．What students actually do is as important as how much work schools set. |
| B．If children enjoy their subjects, they will do much homework |
| C．Indian and Chinese children spend more time doing homework |
| D．Children aged 14-16 should spend an hour a night on homework |
The underlined word "set" means .
| A．writing music for words |
| B．giving some work for somebody to do |
| C．putting something in a place |
| D．making something happen |
From the passage, we can know that .
| A．Students should become interested in their results. |
| B．Students should do bomework as mucb as possible. |
| C．Parents should encourage their children to do homework |
| D．Teachers should make their children feel supported. |
Have you ever woken up feeling that something was wrong?
It was a day like that for me．
I sat up in bed．
A little later I opened the curtains．
It was terrible weather—the rain was pouring down．
Then I looked down into the yard．
Yes! There it was—the motorcycle．
It was just as broken as last night．
And my leg was starting to hurt．Something had happened to the person in the story the night before．What was it?
| A．The bad weather had broken the motorcycle． |
| B．The bad weather had stopped the person from going outside． |
| C．The person had bought a new motorcycle． |
| D．The person had been in a motorcycle accident． |
“It was a day like that for me．”What kind of day did this turn out to be?
| A．A good day． | B．A bad day． |
| C．An exciting day． | D．A boring day． |
Why does the writer begin the story with a question?
| A．Because the writer wants to know the answer． |
| B．To make the readers interested in the story． |
| C．Because the question is hard to answer． |
| D．To remind the reader that this kind of experience is rare． |
I don’t like talking openly about my feelings. That’s probably why I am writing this, because it seems an easier way of telling you how thankful I am to you.
When I first got ill two years ago and had to be taken to hospital, you were the first person I called to tell, maybe because I knew Mum wasn’t going to answer her phone, but probably because you are the first person I call in an emergency.
As one illness turned into another and I was stuck in hospital for weeks, feeling sorry for myself, you were still at my beside trying to talk to me to cheer me up. The illness hit my kidney(肾) and we then realized that I was going to need a transport sooner or later. You put yourself forward to be tested as soon as possible and it turned out you were a perfect match.
Then last year, in March, we both went down for the operation. I woke a few hours afterwards and felt better. It wasn’t until the following day that we got to see each other again. We hugged silently and asked one another how we were. But I never said the words I should have--- thank you. To this day, I still haven’t said those words to you for my kidney.
In the month after the operation, when we were both at home recovering, I made you lunch, went for walks with you. It’s my way of saying that I care for you a great deal and that I am truly thankful for what you did for me.
I want you to know that my silence towards you and the times you tried to talk to me and got nothing weren’t because of you. Maybe one day when you will read this, I hope you know that in my own silent way, I am for ever thankful.The writer called his father when he was ill_________.
| A．because he didn’t live together with his mother |
| B．because he could get help from his father at once |
| C．because his father could deal with any emergency |
| D．because his mother waste time to answer the phone |
After the operation the writer_______.
| A．told he was thankful to his father |
| B．didn’t wake until his father came |
| C．was too shy to show his thanks |
| D．thought a lot about the transport |
What does the word “transport” mean in the second paragraph?
| A．手术 | B．工具 | C．移植 | D．帮助 |
The writer developed the passage in the form of_______.
| A．a letter | B．a report |
| C．a review | D．a novel |
What does the writer mainly want to say?
| A．To show his father was friendly to him. |
| B．To show how much his father loved him. |
| C．To say he got on well with his father. |
| D．To thank his father for giving one kidney. |
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoyments, like your hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding. Some friendships don’t last very long because_______.
| A．they don’t know friendship is something serious |
| B．there are too many people who want to make friends |
| C．those who give others friendships receive friendships from others |
| D．those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others |
According to the passage, honesty is________.
| A．something countable |
| B．the base of a friendship |
| C．as important as money |
| D．more important than anything else |
Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
| A．Always tell your friend the truth. |
| B．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value. |
| C．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend. |
| D．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem. |
What does the word “them” refer to in the third paragraph?
| A．your ideas and feelings. |
| B．your hobbies and interests. |
| C．your lunch money and clothes. |
| D．your clothes and enjoyments. |
The best title of this passage is________.
| A．How to Be a Friend |
| B．Honesty Is the Best Habit |
| C．Three Important Points in Life |
| D．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed |
Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst(爆发). It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you.
●Take a deep breath before you feel your heart slows back down again.
●Count to ten slowly in your mind before you open your mouth. Count to another ten if you are still feeling out of control. Stop and think about what to say and do, then make a good choice.
●Walk away the place that makes you angry and go somewhere else until you’ve thought about what you can do.
●Use your words to tell your feelings. You should never hurt someone with your hands, feet or by what you say.
●Say what you say in a strong voice, not a loud shouting voice.
●Doing a chore that you really hate is a pretty good idea. It can keep your anger away and you can feel good about getting that chore done too. In this way, you make anger useful.What will happen if you are the boss of your anger?
| A．You can burst. | B．You can keep warm. |
| C．You can shout loudly. | D．You can be careless. |
Before making a good choice, how much numbers should you count to control yourself.
| A．10 | B．20 | C．30 | D．40 |
How can we get the angry feeling out according to the passage?
| A．Shout in a loud voice. |
| B．Hurt others with our hands. |
| C．Do some chores that you really hate. |
| D．Walk to the place that makes you angry. |
The more you travel, the more you want to. Here are the top five places I want to travel to in 2015.
 India |
I’ve wanted to go to India for years. I am crazy about the Taj Mahal. My family are going there in October, so I finally get a chance to visit my dream place. |
 Greece |
I’d like to go to Greece in summer to enjoy white beaches, white houses, tasty food and delicious wine. For years Greece has been popular with people who look for a cheap holiday. |
 China |
I want to go to China because it has a long and rich history. I would like to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. I’m going to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. |
 Scotland |
I’ve visited it a few times. In 2015 I’d like to visit the countryside there. The people in Scotland are always so much fun. |
 The Maldives |
As a lover of scuba-diving and fresh seafood, I hope 2015 will be my year to visit the Maldives. White beaches and wooden houses, I am coming. |
Where has the writer been several times?
| A．China. | B．Greece. |
| C．Scotland. | D．The Maldives. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．The writer wants to dive in the Maldives. |
| B．The world’s largest palace is in Greece. |
| C．The writer will visit the central part of Scotland. |
| D．The writer became interested in India two years ago. |
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