初中英语

There is good news for students of vocational (职业的) colleges in China: the government has announced plans to develop modern vocational education. Premier Li Keqiang said the government should speed up the development of modern vocational education to meet the need for skilled workers and technicians (技术人员) in the job market. High school graduates and workers with no special training are encouraged to study in higher vocational colleges. Li said that the number of the new students in higher vocational colleges in China should go up by 1 million this year. This is the first time the central government has a clear plan.

    This comes after the news of the large shortfall (不足) in highly skilled technicians, although China has millions of technical workers. China is expected to face a shortfall of 3 million skilled workers who can operate the newest machines by 2020. The shortfall will grow to 4.5 million by 2025. Also, vocational education is unsatisfactory (不令人满意的), although there are many vocational colleges in China. In some vocational colleges, the education methods and courses cannot meet the need of upgrading (升级), manufacturing (制造业). As can be seen from the job market, some companies still can't find highly skilled technicians even with high pay.

    To deal with the problem. some vocational colleges have worked with companies to teach students. They have hired skilled technicians from companies as teachers. With the rising of the skilled workers' social position and pay, it is believed the vocational education system in China will start to play a bigger role in the development of China.

(1)What's the main purpose of the development of modern vocational education in China? _ 

A. To train more highly skilled technicians for the job markets

B. To help vocational college graduates get higher pay from their work.

C. To ask more people to live on themselves with technical skills.

D. To encourage more companies to upgrade manufacturing.

(2)What is one of the problems of Chinese vocational education according to the passage? _ 

A. Higher vocational college teachers are not well paid and valued..

B. There are only a small number of higher vocational colleges in China.

C. The education methods and courses in vocational colleges are unsatisfactory.

D. Some of the vocational college teachers are skilled technicians from companies.

(3)The writer believes China's future vocational education is  

A. hopeful

B. doubtful

C. unsatisfactory

D. worrying

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Both language and music play a huge role in our culture. Here are some of their similarities.

    (1)Both language and music have a writing system.

    In English we record language using letters. Similarly, we use notes to record music. Just as you are reading letters and find meaning in them, musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. So just as you read English, you can read music. By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. I can read the ideas or hear the works of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really exciting.

    (2)  

    You can guess where someone is from by listening to the language they use.In the same way,styles of music are different around the world, giving us the chance to understand many different cultures, This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don't like British pop music, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music.

   (3)Both share feelings.

    How do you know that I am angry? Of course you can see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words, Similarly, music can show you exactly how the composer (作曲者) was or is feeling. When I'm happy, I want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate my happiness; and I listen to slow and quiet music when I'm feeling down. I think we have all used music to express our feelings, often combining (结合)it with language in the form of song lyrics.

(1)Which of the following is the best for the blank?  

A. Both are from daily life

B. Both bring us happiness

C. Both have a sound system

D. Both vary (变化) with culture.

(2)According to the passage, when the writer feels unhappy, he might listen to  

A. scary movie music

B. exciting rock music

C. loud electronic music

D. sad piano music

(3)The underlined word "it" in the passage refers to "  ".

A. music

B. idea

C. feeling

D. culture

(4)Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?  

A. We use notes to write music.

B. We can write music if we speak English.

C. We can understand different cultures in music.

D. We can share the composer's feelings in his or her music.

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Sometimes it may seem that what you are learning at school will be of no use in the future. It may seem that you're wasting your life away. But you will be surprised to find how much of what you learnt at school is helpful to you one day. Three people were asked what they found useful at school, and their thoughts are shared below.

    When I used to ask my teacher how to spell something, she often said, I don't know. Then she would take out the dictionary and look it up. She was not ashamed to say that she didn't know the answer. I learnt two things. You don't have to know _______; and if you don't know how to spell something, just get the dictionary out. Both are very useful lessons!

                                                                                                                      John Ring

                                                                                                          Bicester, United Kingdom

    In school, you also learn to deal with life in general. Little mistakes can seem to be very serious. Wear the wrong clothes and it seems that everyone is laughing at you. Get too close to a boy too fast and everyone talks about you. You want to go into a hole and die! But the truth is that life goes on. You might feel that what you did "wrong" will never ever be forgotten. However, if you can be brave and keep on, you will find that whatever happened will pass and you will start to enjoy life again.

                                                                                                                         Lindsey Smith

                                                                                                                    Boston, United states

     We had a class called Guidance and in it we learnt about making good decisions in life. I found it pretty boring and didn't pay much attention. One day the teacher made us guess which appliance(家电)

we should buy first once we had our own homes. The answer was a fridge. I learnt that it was true once I had my own place. The first day I bought some chicken meat. By dinner time it smelled and I couldn't

even eat it! My housemate and I started saving to buy a fridge right away.

                                                                                                                    Robert Knight

                                                                                                            Cape Town, South Africa

(1)Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.(请将文中划线句子翻译成汉语)

  

(2)Fill in the blank with one proper word to complete the sentence in John's thought. (请在John

的文段空白处填入一个恰当的词,使句意完整)

  

(3)Find out the two little "serious" mistakes mentioned by Lindsey.(no more than 15 words)(请找出 Lindsey提到的两个"严重"的小错误,15词以内)

  

(4)Why is a fridge considered the first choice of appliance by Robert and his teacher?(请根据短文内容回答问题)

  

(5)What is the text mainly about?(no more than 15 words)(请根据短文内容回答问题,15词以内)

  

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Complain(抱怨) Politely

    Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product that breaks the next day. (1)  However, if you speak angrily to people, they will become defensive(自卫的). Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective (有效的) way to get what you want is to stay calm.

    Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, "I'm sorry to bother you, but…"or "Excuse me, but could you…?" For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable." Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. (2)  "Could you help me? I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it's cracked."

    (3)  There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use the phrase, "I know this isn't your fault, but…" or "There has been a misunderstanding." (4)_____ Blaming people isn't as important as getting a problem fixed!

    There are honest mistakes, but at times someone may try to take advantage of you. In that case, don't say "Hey! You're trying to cheat me!" Instead, use the phrase, "I understood that…" For example, "I understood that the service charge was included in the price." Then give the person a chance to answer.

    If you don't get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. (5)  

A. When trying to correct a problem, don't blame(责备) the person you're talking to.

B. People like to be asked rather than told!

C. But usually, you'll find that polite words and a smile will resolve a situation.

D. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain.

E. These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation.

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If you are given only 1 yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi'an did it.

    On April 10, more than 60 students from a middle school of Xi'an took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. Students not only have to live, but also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks in this charitable(慈善的) activity. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others , including Beijing , in May.

    To make money. many students looked for part﹣time jobs and experience how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance."We were upset when they said no. But gradually, we got used to it ," he said. After being a waiter for an hour. he got 25 yuan.

    Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts(手工). "This showed it's important to learn a special skill," he said.

    Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn't any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands of yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour."We learned how to explain to others, From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt…after almost 20 tries, we succeed," he said. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet.

(1)The students should  in this activity.

A. be given enough money

B. complete some easy tasks

C. live and finish difficult tasks

D. give away their pocket money(零用钱)

(2)To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT  

A. going to Beijing for work

B. doing part﹣time job

C. giving talent shows

D. drawing and making paper crafts

(3)What did the students learn from this activity?  

a. Living was hard.

b. It was much easier to finish the tasks than living.

c. It was important to learn a special skill.

d. Success came from many tries.

A. abc

B. abd

C. bcd

D. acd

(4)What's the main purpose of this activity?  

A. To let students from different cities communicate with each other.

B. To teach students how to make money.

C. To develop students' living skills and social responsibility.

D. To make students realize the importance of learning a special skill.

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Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you get the most from them, and make sure you do not waste this wonderful chance to learn?

    Be active about school! Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school﹣life and your school subjects. Join in lots of activities. Be quick to put your hand up. Go round the school with a big smile.

    Expect to work. School is not a holiday camp. If you are not working, you are not learning, and you are wasting your time at school. Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable.

    (2)______ Do not say you will do things tomorrow. Tomorrow, you have other things to do. If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front.

    Talk about problems﹣sometimes they are only the result of misunderstanding. Don't be too embarrassed to turn to othersYou are young. No one thinks you can do everything!

    Plan your time. Don't waste life lying in bed on Saturday morning. Go and play a sport, learn the piano, work on a project, read a book, practice English, or help someone with problems. There are always a lot of things to do.

    Follow my advice, and have a happy school﹣life!

(1)What's the result if you are not working at school?  

(2)Fill in the blank with proper words. (最多10词)  

(3)Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 into Chinese.  

(4)How will you plan your time in school after reading the passage? (至少2条)  

(5)Please give a proper title to the passage.  

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What is one thing that would help parents understand their kids better? More than 8,000 US kids answered this question in an online poll (投票) by KidsHealth.org.

    Many US kids ﹣ two out of three ﹣ said they get along with their parents. But that doesn't mean they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents,at least sometimes.And two out of five kids said arguments sometimes even include shouting at each other.

    "It's certainly normal to disagree and argue," says Darcy Lyness, an American expert. "But it's also important to learn how to do so respectfully (尊重地). Be patient. Don't use a raised, angry voice."

    And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents sometimes. Many said they lie so they would not get in trouble or disappoint their parents. According to Lyness,lying isn't just wrong. It can actually have bad results. Telling the truth builds trust.

    Telling the truth, says Lyness, shows maturity (成熟).But older kids actually lie more often than younger ones. Kids aged 12 to 14 not only said they lie more,but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close and not getting along as well with their parents.

    According to Lyness, those feelings are common.As kids become more independent (独立),they have more areas of disagreement with their parents.But it doesn't have to be that way."Kids and parents get along differently at each stage of the journey," she says. "As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to change."

(1)In Lyness's opinion, kids   their parents.

A. never agree with

B. may argue with

C. must always agree with

D. can shout at

(2)Why do some kids lie to their parents?  

A. They don't trust their parents.

B. They don't want to get into trouble.

C.They don't think lying is wrong.

D. They are disappointed with their parents.

(3)About   out of the 8,000 students in the poll said that they have lied to their parents.

A. 3,000

B. 4,500

C. 6,000

D. 7,500

(4)According to Paragraph 5, older kids  

A. have more fun in life

B. seldom lie to their parents

C. feel less close to their parents

D. gets along better with their parents

(5)The writer wrote this article to  

A. explain why kids tell lies

B. show how parents and kids get along

C. avoid troubles between parents and kids

D. help parents and kids understand each other better

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As a new teacher in Denver, Kyle felt that there was something she didn't know about her students. She thought up a lesson plan called "I Wish My Teacher Knew."

    For the activity, Kyle's students wrote down a thought for their teacher and shared something they'd like her to know about.

    The students loved this idea. Many of them were not only willing to include their names, but also enjoyed sharing it with the class.

    "I wish my teacher knew I don't have pencils at home to do my homework," one wrote.

    "I wish my teacher knew I don't have friends to play with me," another shared.

    "I wish my teacher knew sometimes my homework is not signed (签名) because my mum is not around a lot," read another.

    After she learnt most of her students led heartbreaking lives,Kyle shared some of the notes on social media.She hoped other teachers would use the same lesson with their own students.Soon posts and photos of notes from other schools poured in(涌入) from around the world.

"After one student shared that she had no one to play with at break, the next day during break I noticed she was playing with a group of girls. Not only can I support my students, but my students can support each other," said Kyle.

    Kyle's story won the hearts of many people.

    "I take my hat off to this teacher. It must have been heartbreaking after reading these stories."

    "If every person did one nice thing for someone, no matter how small, the world would be a better place."

(1)Kyle started the activity to  

A.gave good lessons to the students

B. help other teachers prepare lessons

C. know more about her students

D. get her students to know her better

(2)What did the students need to do in the activity?  

A.Write down their wishes.

B. Play at break with friends.

C. Get their homework signed.

D. Have more pencils at home.

(3)What do we know from the story?  

A. The students put notes on social media.

B. All the students led heartbreaking lives.

C. Many people supported Kyle's students.

D. The students improved in some ways.

(4)How do you understand the underlined sentence "I take my hat off to this teacher?"  

A. I look up to the teacher.

B. I encourage the teacher.

C. I agree with the teacher.

D. I don't believe the teacher.

(5)Which of the following words best describes Kyle?  

A. Imaginative.

B. Polite.

C. Responsible.

D. Friendly.

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"I've always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do." says Mary, a middle school student who wants to become a director some day. You may not be as sure of your career (职业) as Mary. But you can start thinking about and planning for your future career.

    The following article helps middle school students plan for careers.

    Explore (探索) your interests

    Many middle school students don't yet know what they want to do. But in fact, students may change their minds several times, perhaps even after they enter society. And some of tomorrow's careers might not exist (存在) today. Focusing on just one job in middle school isn't necessary. But looking into the kinds of careers you might like can help you succeed.

  

    Understanding what you enjoy and what you're good at is the most important step in exploring careers. If you don't know what you want to do, you should ask yourself what you like to learn about. If you really like science, what do you enjoy about it ﹣ the lab work or the research? It's important to think about what you like to dobecause work will finally be a big part of your life

    Discover possible careers

    Once you've thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the next step is to look for careers that put those interests to use. If you love sports, for example, you might consider a career as a P.E. teacher or a soccer coach. If you like English, a career as an English teacher, a translator or a travelling guide might be a good choice.

          

    After discovering possible jobs, you'll want to learn more about them. Talking directly to workers on the phone, by email, or through online discussion can help you get information about what they do. Even meeting with them in person is helpful. First﹣hand information is necessary for you to find out if you'll really like a career.

(1)选择最佳句子补全文章,将字母代号填写在答题卡上.其中有一项是多余的.

A.Learn about yourself

B. Get experience

C. Do your research

    

(2)回答问题.What is the most important step in exploring careers?

  

(3)将划线句子 It's important to think about what you like to do, because work will finally be a big part of your life.翻译成汉语.  

(4)用英语简要概括出本文的主旨大意.不超过 15 个单词.

  

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When your dream is to become a footballer and play for Barcelona, nothing should get in your way ﹣ even if you have no feet.

    An 11﹣year﹣old schoolboy Gabriel Muniz, who was born without feet, will fly from his home in Brazil to take part in the Spanish club's summer training camp. Although he is disabled, Muniz is one of the top players at the school and captain of his gym class. He can run, dribble (运球), pass and strike the ball as well as any of his able﹣bodied teammates. He spends all his spare time on the football pitch.

    His best friend Lucas Santos spoke about his abilities on a video for The Sun, "He is skillful, he goes after it, he is fearless and he knows how to organize plays. He also makes good passes." Mum Sandra was thrilled that her son would achieve his dreams. She said, "He started walking before he was one. We would go after him, expecting him to keep falling, but he never fell." Muniz's gym teacher added, "He is challenging the social norms (标准). When he arrived there, no one believed in him." But he showed to everyone that he could play as well as any other boy. So he was invited to go to Spain to show his talent.

    The Spanish La Liga soccer club has offered to fly Muniz to Spain in September, where he'll be able to show off his "fancy footwork" and meet his idol, Barça soccer player Lionel Messi.

    Muniz wears a prosthetic (假体的) ankle and foot to help him get around in rainy weather. He knows that his disability means he'll never be able to play for a professional football team and so Muniz is hoping that football will one day become a Paralympic (残奥会的) sport.

(1)Who praised Muniz's football abilities  

A. His idol, Messi.

B. His best friend.

C. His mum, Sandra.

D. His gym teacher.

(2)The underlined word "thrilled" in paragraph 3 has the similar meaning to  

A.excited

B. worried

C. disappointed

D. interested

(3)The time order of the following sentences is Muniz  

①played football well and became captain of his school gym class

②could walk without falling when he was very little

③was asked to fly to Spain for a summer training camp

A. ①②③

B. ③②①

C. ②①③

D. ②③①

(4)We can tell that Muniz  according to the passage.

A.has difficulty in living a normal life

B.dreams to play for a professional football team

C.will play football for the Spanish La Liga soccer club

D.hopes that playing football will be part of Paralympic Games

(5)Which saying can express the spirit of the passage  

A.Failure is the mother of success.

B.Never put off tomorrow what we can do today.

C.Where there is a will, there is a way.

D.A good beginning is half done.

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Vienna is a beautiful old city on the River Danube in the center of Europe. It's the capital city of Austria and the center of European classical music. In the 18th century a lot of musicians came to study and work in Vienna.

    In the Strauss family, there were two composers called Johann Strauss: the father and the son. The father, Johann Strauss the elder, wrote and played music for traditional dances, called the waltz. His dance music made him famous all over Europe. The son, Johann Strauss the younger, was also very successful and popular. He wrote over 150 waltzes. In 1867 he wrote The Blue Danube waltz.

    Mozart was another very important composer. He was born in Austria in 1756. Before he was six, he played not only the piano but also the violin. His family took him around Europe and he gave concerts in many cities. He wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces of music. But he became very poor and died in 1791 when he was only 35. Like Johann Strauss, father and son, he was a great European musician, and many people still think his music is perfect.

(1)From Paragraph 1(第1段) we know that Vienna is  

A. a beautiful new city

B. on the River Danube

C. in the center of Austria

D. the center of European pop music

(2)How many important composers are mentioned in the passage?  

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

(3)Johann Strauss the elder was famous for  

A. the dance music

B. his son

C. The Blue Danube

D. the concerts

(4)It can be inferred(推断)from the passage that Mozart was  

A. stupid and lazy

B. clever but lazy

C. stupid but hard﹣ working

D. clever and hard﹣ working

(5)This passage can be found most probably in the part of   in a newspaper.

A. News

B. Recreation(娱乐)

C. Ad(广告)

D. Sport

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C

In America, boys and girls often join clubs. The members of a club work together. They also learn certain skills and share good times.

    Many boys belong to Boy Scouts. Boy scouts enjoy hiking and camping out together, and they learn many things. Scouts learn safety rules, first aid, and what to do when in danger. Members have a chance to learn outdoor living. They learn to build fires and cook out in the open.

    Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls are clubs for girls. These two clubs give their members a chance to have fun and learn. The girls in a group take trips, have parties and go hiking and camping together. The Camp Fire Girls earn honor beads (荣誉珠) for learning such skills as swimming and cooking. The Girl Scouts earn badges(徽章).

    Both boys and girls can be members of 4﹣h clubs.Children who live in either the city or the country may belong to 4﹣h. A project such as raising a pig or a calf can be carried on only by farm children, while city children can take part in gardening and cooking projects.

    In all these clubs the boys and girls learn to be good and useful citizens.

(1)Why do boys and girls join clubs according to the passage?  

A. To make their parents happy

B. To earn honor beads and badges.

C. To learn skills and share good times.

D. To enjoy hiking and camping out.

(2)What does Para. 2 mainly talk about ?  

A. What to do when in danger.

B. Some activities of Boy Scouts.

C. What Boy Scouts really enjoy.

D. Some skills about outdoor living.

(3)What can we know from Para.3 ?  

A. In America there are many clubs for girls.

B. Camp Fire Girls is quite popular in America.

C. Girls can go hiking and camping with the boys.

D. Girls are encouraged to learn swimming and cooking.

(4)What is the passage mainly about ?  

A. Members of 4﹣h clubs in America.

B. Clubs for boys and girls in America.

C. Different kinds of clubs in America.

D. Children who are interested in clubs.

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    It is nearly impossible to answer the question when or where baseball started. Several cultures created games which involve(涉及) hitting a ball with a bat and running. But there were several rules that made them quite different from each other. The game of baseball itself has improved over time and has several changes from its early version(版本).

    When did baseball start in the US? As the legend goes, the game we know as baseball today was invented or at least built with an accepted set of rules by Alexander Joy Cartwright. As there is little proof(证据) that baseball was played in the United States before Alexander Joy Cartwright wrote up the rules of baseball, it has been formally accepted that Cartwright is, if not the biological, the most suitable father of baseball.

    The legend further goes that baseball, which has grown to become a hugely popular game in the United States today, was invented in a famous Manhattan based club called the Knickerbockers. So the name for the rules set by Alexander Joy Cartwright was then called "the Knickerbockers Rules". The first New York baseball team was called the New York Knickerbockers. Having created the rules, Cartwright was naturally the judge (裁判) for the first ever baseball game played in the United States base on the rules.

    Cartwright's contribution(贡献) to baseball doesn't just end in setting the rules for the game. He is also known for popularizing the game and its rules over the United States. Cartwright. Who traveled to California during California Golf Rush, spread the knowledge of baseball pretty much at every stop on his way from New York to California.

    Till about the late 1860 s, baseball was largely an amateur game until a Cincinnati club﹣the Cincinnati Red Stockings, which is known to almost all Americans﹣decided to recruit(招募) the best players for prize money. The first professional baseball league in the United States was the National Association of Professional Baseball Players, which was set up in 1871.

(1)From Paragraph 1 , we can learn that baseball  

A. is a game with a long history

B. is popular all over the world

C. has experienced some changes

D. had strict rules as it appeared

(2)According to the passage,which of the following is true about Cartwright?  

A. He made baseball very popular in the world.

B. He made the rules for baseball.

C. He chose the judge for the first baseball game.

D. He was a famous baseball player.

(3)What does the underlined word "amateur" most probably mean in Chinese?  

A. 常规的

B. 团体的

C. 激烈的

D. 业余的

(4)What does the writer's purpose of writing the passage?  

A. To introduce the history of baseball.

B. To encourage people to play baseball.

C. To introduce the inventor of baseball.

D. To show people how popular baseball is.

(5)The passage is most probably taken from  

A. a news report

B. a sport poster

C. a history book

D. a sports magazine

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    Sometimes, little things can bring big changes. Justice and Nathaniel are learning this with music. A cello and a violin brought big changes to their lives.

    Justice and Nathaniel are in sixth grade. They go to a middle school named Northwest School of the Arts. They used to go to Winterfield Elementary School. Winterfield has a program with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The CSO program teaches kids how to play musical instruments. Justice learned to play the violin. Nathaniel learned to play the violin and the cello. They are the first students from the program to go to Northwest.

    For the past six years, the CSO has given after﹣school music classes at Winterfield. Most of the kids in the school come from poor homes. It's difficult for their parents to afford music lessons. The CSO wants the kids to learn about music, and it also wants them to stay out of trouble and get better grades.

    The program was started to teach kids about music. It wants to help kids in other ways, too. Kids are allowed to take smaller instruments home to practice. This teaches them to take responsibility for something valuable. The program also encourages cooperation(合作). Students must spend time with children they might know outside of the program. And also, the program teaches practice habits. When students get better after practice, they learn that practice is good.

    Students use the first year to explore and find a "forever instrument." Justice tried out the clarinet and cello before picking a violin.Nathaniel liked the trumpet but decided on the cello and violin.

    "When I started, it actually looked easy, but I knew it would get tougher," says Nathaniel. "Practicing is a pleasure. I'm always trying to get a song perfect, so I'm playing 15﹣20﹣25 minutes a day."

    Thanks to music, Justice and Nathaniel got into a good middle school. Justice's mom said she is very glad that he does well in class and that he likes it. "It makes a big difference," Nathaniel's dad said.

(1)The word "cello" in the passage is most probably  

A. a musical instrument

B. an expert in music

C. a famous musician

D. a music program

(2)From Paragraph 2 , we can learn that Justice and Nathaniel  

A. are six﹣year﹣old school boys

B. are learning art in a primary school

C. are middle school students

D. worked for a school music program

(3)Which of the following is true about the CSO program?  

A. It trains music teachers for a school.

B. It gives kids after﹣school music classes.

C. It teaches each kid to play the violin.

D. It tries to raise money to help poor kids.

(4)Paragraph 4 mainly talks about  

A. how to become a responsible person

B. the importance of cooperation

C. how to take part in the music program

D. the goals of the music program

(5)From the last paragraph, we know that Justice's mom and Nathaniel's dad  

A. are both music teachers in the program

B. are happy about the program

C. have different opinions about the program

D. don't think the program useful

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How to be a good student

    As teenagers, how to be a good student? In my opinion, there are a lot of things we should do.

    Firstly, live a healthy life, We should have healthy eating habits. Do more exercise to keep healthy. Secondly, have a good study habit. We should listen to the teacher carefully; try our best to finish homework on time. Thirdly, try to be an honest student. Don't tell lies and never cheat in class. Finally, obey the school rules. Don't go swimming alone without permission. Never take the mobile phones to school. Don't fight with others. Last but not least, we should be polite to the teachers and classmates.

    I hope we all become good students.

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