Soccer is much loved by people all over the world. Nowadays, our country is taking action to get soccer games to enter schools.
For the activity "Soccer Enters School", different people have different opinions. Some people think this activity is good for students. It helps them become belter and stronger. It not only can help students improve their psychological quality(心理素质)but also can develop the spirit of teamwork. Especially for some students. they may have a chance to become professional soccer players and play an important part in China's soccer field.
Other people think this activity will take up plenty of time of students and get in the way of their study. Sometimes it's dangerous because they may get hurt while playing soccer. What's more, it's hard to become a professional soccer player.
Each coin has two sides. What about your idea?
Soccer Enters School |
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Our country (1) to get soccer games to enter schools. |
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Different opinions |
Pros |
◆Become better and stronger. ◆ (2) psychological quality. ◆ Develop the (3) of teamwork. ◆ Help to become professional soccer players. |
Cons |
◆Take up (4) time of students. ◆ Be (5) because they may get hurt.. ◆ Be hard to become professional soccer players. |
It's late evening.Sun Tian is using her smartphone do her homework.The 15﹣year﹣old girl from Zhejiang uses an app to read English articles according to her teachers instructions.
These days,it's normal for teachers to give homework on apps.For example,students are asked to practice English or do math exercises.Some teachers also use Wechat chat groups to give homework.Bu now,Zhejiang province is moving to ban(禁止)teachers from giving homework on mobile apps because they worry about students' eyesight.More than 70 percent of middle school students in China are found to be nearsighted,according to the World Health Organization.Using mobile phones for long periods of time is bad for our eyes.
Do students like to do their homework on their phones?Zhang Hua,a 13﹣year﹣old boy from Fujian,said he doesn't."Sometimes the apps can't recognize what I'm reading in English.I have to work on them for a long time to get a high score,"he said.He said his eyesight has gotten worse since he started using apps to do his homework.
However,Wang Xidi,from Anhui,15,enjoys doing homework on apps."The apps have big databases(数据库)of math exercises!And I can revise(修改)my answers easily,"She said."But the bad part is that I can't help playing with other apps while doing nmy homework."
Zhou Tianyi,12,from Sichuan,also thinks it's fun to do homework with apps.Her teachers ask their students to dub(配音)English videos and make their own short videos."But if I have too much other homework to do,I feel like it's too much for me to finish,"she said.
(1)From Paragraph 2. we know that .
A. all teachers must give homework on mobile apps
B. it's unusual for teachers to give homework on apps
C. using mobile phones for a long time is bad for our eyes
(2)Wang Xidi while doing her homework on apps.
A. can't play with other apps
B. often plays with other apps
C. doesn't play with other apps
(3)According to the passage, doesn' t like to do homework on apps.
A.Zhang Hua
B.Wang Xidi
C. Zhou Tianyi
(4)The text is most probably from .
A. an ad
B.a newspaper
C.a story book
(5)What's the best title of this text?
A. Protecting our eyes
B. Playing games on a phone
C. Doing homework on a phone
Nowadays, a new method is used to decide who are the top students in school. The best students are those who not only get high marks, but also follow the rules and the behavior standards for middle school students. Here are some of the new rules and standards.
Tell The truth. Have you ever copied someone else's work on an exam? If you have, then don't do it again! That's not something an honest student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents you were doing homework.
Learn to work together with others. It would be more fun when more people work together. Did you fight with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, instead of only yourself.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Perhaps you'll discover Earth II someday. Don't look down on new ideas. Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Use the Internet carefully. Some websites on the Internet aren't for kids, so make sure to visit the web pages that are good for you. You can visit the websites for fun or homework. Can't you find any good websites for children?
(1)How many new rules and standards are mentioned in the passage?
(2)Should we learn to work together with others?
(3)Why should we welcome the new ideas?
(4)What kind of web pages should we visit?
(5)Who can be the best students according to the new standards?
Many students think it is too difficult to learn English well, though they know it is important. (1)
Firstly, (2) A lot of people can't speak English well because they are afraid of making mistakes. But in order to improve your spoken English, you need to be brave and confident. Don't care too much about the mistakes in your spoken English. Being able to express your ideas is the most important thing.
Secondly, (3) You can watch Hollywood movies like Spider﹣Man and Captain America. Listen to what they say carefully and try to understand the main ideas of the movies.
Lastly, (4) I know that students are tired nowadays and you always have to do exercises of different subjects. But practice makes perfect. Only by doing a lot of exercises can you get better English skills.
(5) and you just have to find the best way for you.
A.watch English movies.
B.don't be afraid to speak English.
C.listen to English songs.
D.Here are some ideas on how to learn English well.
E.All in all, there are many ways to learn English well,
F.do a lot of English exercises.
These years, Chinese traditional culture, as Sinology (国学), has become more popular. It is reported that many schools have courses of Sinology.Students are interested in them and often read the classical works by Chinese ancient educators, like Confucius (孔子).
Why do we study Sinology? Here are two main reasons: First, it is the essence (精髓)of Chinese civilization (文明) with more than 5000 years. Second, Sinology can contribute(做贡献) to a harmonious (和谐的) society.
All Chinese people should inherit (继承) the advantages of Sinology.It's necessary for us to introduce Sinology to the world. As middle school students, we should realize the importance of studying traditional culture, such as reading classical books, practicing Chinese handwriting and painting.We should also remember and celebrate our own festivals,like the Spring Festival,the Dragon Boat Festival and so on.
(1)Who was Confucius?
A. An ancient educator.
B. An ancient worker.
C. An ancient scientist.
(2)How many main reasons of studying Sinology are mentioned(提到) in this passage?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
(3)From this passage, we know that .
A. Sinology has become less popular these year
B. The Spring Festival isn't a Chinese traditional festival
C.Sinology can contribute to our society
(4)What is the article about?
A. Handwriting.
B. Festival.
C. Sinology.
Strawberries look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people who are just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don't know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name﹣ strawberry kids.
Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are a main reason. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life, while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality(个性).
Liu Yue,13,is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad. He began to doubt his ability.
Students should do something to make themselves mentally strong. An expert said, "When you are in trouble, don't ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong. "
Growing up is not just a happy process (过程). Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.
(1)Some students are called "strawberry kids" because they all like to eat some fruit, especially strawberries.
(2)Liu Yue' s mother often criticizes him.
(3)Parents do almost everything for their children in their daily life.
(4)According to the fourth paragraph, students should ask for help quickly when they are in trouble.
(5)The writer advises students to be brave in the face of pains.
A.they've learned at school
B.they should get some free time to have fun
C.they often come up with their own games and projects
D.take advantage of the time to add some fun learning activities
E.it's up to parents to encourage continued learning during the summer
It's June,and summer vacation will begin soon,That's a good thing.Most kids love summer vacation﹣they've worked hard during the school year and (1) .Also,the freedom of summer gives them self﹣esteem(自尊心),happiness,and creativity.When kids have free time,(2) ,causing them to feel good about themselves and believe in themselves.
But there's another side: the freedom of summer can cause the "summer drop,"where kids forget some of the reading, writing and math skills (3) . Many students go down in reading levels during the summer. Math skills are also easily forgettable for kids during the two months of school break. A lot of teachers spend weeks playing catch﹣up in the fall to make up for the summer drop. To avoid this drop in learning,(4) .
Traveling can be a fantastic way for parents to encourage continued learning during the summertime. Whether taking the kids on a road trip to visit family, or getting on a flight to travel in a different province or country, the learning possibilities are endless. If you and your family have a road trip or vacation planned this summer,(5) .With a little planning, parents can create learning opportunities that are so fun. The kids won't even realize you are putting education into their free time quietly and secretly.
Last night, a school night, my 11﹣year﹣old son's baseball team played a game that lasted until 9:30. By the time we got home and he had a quick dinner and shower, it was 10:30﹣an hour and a half later than a child who gets up at 6:30 should be going to bed. We love baseball. My son is having fun, getting exercise, and learning patience, teamwork and sports spirit. But the truth is that the game also influences his sleep.
As parents, we want good things for our children. We want them to be healthy both in body and in mind. To this end , we look for ways to help our kids grow and develop. We help them with their homework. We sign them up for dance, soccer and baseball. We encourage our kids to take honors courses(培优课程) or to have after﹣school jobs. And we praise them for hard﹣earned success and achievements.
However, the irony is that all of these activities and responsibilities that we are giving our children to make their lives colorful could be badly influencing their health and taking happiness away. Activities, responsibilities, and goals are good. But if we want our kids to realize their full physical, learning and social ability, sleep is important. We have to start taking sleep seriously.
Parents make bedtime routines and carry out(执行) strict rules about nighttime. But in fact,these measures(措施) aren't enough because getting our kids, enough sleep isn't just about carrying out stricter bedtime. It actually requires more than that. In order to ensure our kids get the sleep they need, bout parents and schools should make an effort.
(1)From the passage we know the writer's son
A. isn't good at sports
B. wastes time every night
C. can't get enough sleep
D. always hangs out with friends
(2)What does the underlined word "irony " mean in Chinese?
A. 光荣
B. 骄傲
C. 讽刺
D. 公正
(3)What does the writer think of taking honors courses at last?
A. Boring.
B. Unnecessary.
C. Interesting.
D. Enjoyable.
(4)How can we make sure kids get enough sleep according to the write?
A. By making the children's lives colorful.
B. By refusing all the after﹣school activities.
C. By carrying out strict rules about bedtime.
D. By making an effort from parents and schools.
(5)What would the writer probably talk about in the following paragraph?
A. Advice on how to sleep well.
B. Ways of changing kids' education.
C. The importance of sleeping well.
D. Measures parents and schools should take
It may be difficult to start high school.Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous.(1) You are going to school with a group of students of your age.Here are several suggestions for you to follow.
Forget your fear and just talk to someone.
It's easier said than done.But try to take a deep breath and find your voice.Don't be afraid to approach(接近)people.(2) Sit in the middle of the classroom with as many new friends around you as possible.
(3)
Take part in after﹣class activities that interest you.Try to make friends in the clubs.If you don't join anything,you will be just going to class and then going home.Being in a club makes you more social.
Stay clean.
No one likes a bad smell that could knock someone over.Shower everyday,brush your teeth and wash your hair.(4)
Be respectful(尊重的)of people's differences.
(5) And everyone believes in different things.It is a good thing to have different friends with different opinions because you can each share your own.
A.Join clubs.
B.Starting a new life might make you excited.
C.But don't worry,because you are not alone.
D.Everyone has his or her own opinion of the world.
E.If you respect others,others will do the same to you.
F.You are supposed to make yourself look clean and tidy,whatever you wear.
G.Introduce yourself and start a conversation about something you have in common.
What does it take to graduate from university?Some papers or high scores in exams?Well,these are not enough if you are a student at Tsinghua University.
According to a new rule of the university,students must prove(证明)themselves in the swimming pool.They need to pass a swimming test of at least 50 meters,and those who fail the test will be required to take a swimming course throughout their school years.By the time they graduate,they will have known how to swim;otherwise they can't graduate with their bachelor's degrees(学士学位).
The news made waves in Chinese social media(媒体).Some people praised the university for requiring a necessary skill that can save lives,and they also believed that the rule would help improve students' health.However,others questioned if it was fair to expect those who come from inland cities(内陆城市)to be able to swim.
In fact,this is not a new rule.Tsinghua University first made swimming a requirement in1919 but later gave it up because the number of students became too large and there were not enough swimming pools in the school for them to learn swimming.
Anyway,it is still good news that Chinese students' health has become more and more valued.Why not just take this chance to learn one more life﹣saving ability?
(1)According to the passage,what does it take for a student to graduate from Tsinghua university?
A.Some papers.
B.High scores in exams.
C.Passing a swimming test.
D.All of the above.
(2)The underlined phrase "made waves" in Paragraph 3 most probably means .
A.caused a heated discussion
B.spread widely
C.made a requirement
D.proved the rule
(3)Why did Tsinghua University once give up the rule?
①Because many students failed the swimming test.
②Because some people disagreed with the rule.
③Because there were too many students.
④Because there were not enough swimming pools.
A.①②
B.②③
C.③④
D.①④
(4)What is the passage mainly about?
A.Different people hold different opinions about a new rule.
B.Tsinghua University has made a new rule of graduation.
C.Chinese students' health should be more and more valued.
D.There is a new chance to learn another life﹣saving ability.
分)Now students' English handwriting(书写)gets worse and worse. That makes their teachers feel worried. Is your English handwriting beautiful?(1) .
Use paper with lines
When you write English words or sentences, you can use paper with lines. That will make your handwriting straight.(2) Be sure to fill the lined space completely. And make sure these capital letters (大写字母) are written properly.
Slow down
If your writing is hard to read, just slow down a little. (3) If you write too quickly, it's hard for you to stop where you should, and you may make more mistakes easily.
(4) .
When you hold your pencil in the correct way, writing is much better. Some kids press down really hard when they write. That makes the handwriting bad. Try to be relaxed and don't hold the pencil so hard. Let your writing appear nice and clean. If you do so, people will guess you are a student with a good habit.
Draw more pictures
(5) While you are drawing pictures, you need to use the skills to control (控制) your pencil better. Even though you have no chance to draw at school, you can practice by drawing at home.
Handwriting is very important. Imagine you are a famous movie star or a well﹣known sports player, what do you do when your fans run up to you? Give them your autographs (亲笔签名) , of course!
A. If not, here are four steps that really work! B. Hold your pencil right C. Drawing can improve your handwriting. D. We will try to learn English well. E. Going slower makes your handwriting clearer. F. Those lines on the paper can help you to write words in the right size. |
American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select (挑选) their subjects and teachers first.
Selecting is very important for your marks in America. So at the first term, don't select too many subjects, or you'll feel very nervous and tired. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, time arranging, marks and textbooks. At the same time, you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching methods. If the teacher is called "killer" by the last grade, many students will give up choosing him, because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low grades. There is another thing after you select the subjects and teachers. How to buy textbooks makes each student feel hard. The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about $30﹣50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library.
In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own opinions. They don't usually ask you to sit well. Instead they allow you to sit or stand anywhere you like.
(每小题不超过三个词)
Students |
1. (1) must be selected at the beginning of the term. 2. At the first term, students can't select too many subjects, or they'll feel very (2) . 3. Students can't select teachers called (3) . 4. Many students buy some used textbooks (4) . |
Teachers |
1. The teachers encourage students to ask questions or show their opinions. 2. They allow students to sit or stand anywhere they like instead of (5) . |
Are You Ready For High School?
If you can do these things by the time you go to high school, you'll get on well with others in high school.
(1)
A little respect (尊重) goes a long way. Don't help yourself to her personal things in the room, and let her know if you plan to treat friends there. If you don't feel like you're being treated fairly, have a talk face to face.
(2)
The first meeting with someone really does matter. To make an immediate connection, look a person in the eye and give a firm handshake. Keep eye contact while you're chatting and mention the person's name when saying goodbye.
(3)
One study found that holding something in can make you feel lonely and sad. So for your health and friendships, write down the secret in a safe place instead of talking about others in public.
(4)
If someone did something nice for you﹣a gift, some help, now's the time to take out your pen! Sending the person a handwritten note card within 48 hours afterward is a sign that you really have it together.
A. Keep a Secret B. Be the Best Roommate C. Make a Great First Impression (印象) D. Write a Fantastic Thank﹣You Note |
(5)Please give one more suggestion on how to get on well with others.(回答不多于5个单词)
假如你是 Greenhill school的交换生,你参与了该校的一个科学实验.请根据以下实验过程补全英文实验报告.
Water in motion |
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What You Need: •clear glass tray; •warm water; •large cup with 200 ml of hot water; •large cup with 200 ml of cold water; •red and blue liquid food coloring |
Directions: ①Fill the tray with warm water. ②Set the tray on top of the two cups, with the hot cup under one end and the cold cup under the other. ③Add four drops of red food coloring to the water above the hot cup and four drops of blue food coloring to the water above the cold cup. Add both colors at the same time. |
Results:
Color |
Water |
Observations |
blue |
cold |
sinks and stays together:;moves slowly toward hot side in a band of color; spreads out over the hot cup |
red |
hot |
spreads quickly across the top; covers whole top in 1﹣2 minutes, then starts to sink. |
Hello, everybody. Here is our report on the experiment "(1) ". First, we put the glass tray full of warm water on top of two cups with 200 ml of (2) water and cold water. Then, we add red and blue liquid food colorings into the water above the hot and cold cups at the same time.
After careful observations, we got the(3) . The blue food liquid coloring moves downward first and then to the hot side while the (4) one spreads quickly and covers whole top in a short time and goes down; the blue liquid food coloring spreads more (5) than the red one. Thank you for listening.
Are You Ready For High School?
If you can do these things by the time you go to high school, you'll get on well with others in high school.
(1)
A little respect (尊重) goes a long way. Don't help yourself to her personal things in the room, and let her know if you plan to treat friends there. If you don't feel like you're being treated fairly, have a talk face to face.
(2)
The first meeting with someone really does matter. To make an immediate connection, look a person in the eye and give a firm handshake. Keep eye contact while you're chatting and mention the person's name when saying goodbye.
(3)
One study found that holding something in can make you feel lonely and sad. So for your health and friendships, write down the secret in a safe place instead of talking about others in public.
(4)
If someone did something nice for you﹣a gift, some help, now's the time to take out your pen! Sending the person a handwritten note card within 48 hours afterward is a sign that you really have it together.
A. Keep a Secret B. Be the Best Roommate C. Make a Great First Impression (印象) D. Write a Fantastic Thank﹣You Note |
(5)Please give one more suggestion on how to get on well with others.(回答不多于5个单词)