Middle school students in China usually have some problems, such as stress, anger and loneliness. There are different (71) c1.of these problems.
One of them is too much homework. It seems that a student’s homework is never done. Many students can (72) h2.find any time for their hobbies. They all hope to achieve a balance between schoolwork and their hobbies. But it’s difficult to achieve this goal, so they feel (73) s3.about that.
Another is endless (74) e4.. Some of them are too difficult for students to get high marks. Some students even (75) d5.their abilities when they fail in the tests. Many students are afraid of tests and endless tests almost drive them (76) m6..
Students also face the problem of the generation gap (代沟). (77) A7. to a recent report, about 60% of the middle school students think their parents don’t quite (78) u8.them. And their parents often say no to their decisions. (79) P9. their parents want to protect them, but that really makes them sad.
Not all the students know how to (80) d10.with those problems. Can you give them some advice?
Bai Yansong, a famous TV host, expressed his support for students wearing green scarves (领巾) at a primary school in Xi’an. He wore a green tie on a TV program on October 19, 2011.
“I just want the students to know that I’m also wearing a green one. And we are all great people and are as good as those wearing red scarves,” he said.
The First Experimental Primary School in Xi’an made children with poor schoolwork and behaviour wear green scarves. Parents were angry. “The punish-ment is too bad. All children need their self-esteem (自尊) even though they are very young, and they know the green scarf means something is not quite right. It does harm to students’ self-esteem,” said one mother.
Educational expert (专家) Li Zhenxi said that school students have strong self-esteem. They hope to be respected (尊重) and understood. Punishment will hurt them. “It’s better to encourage them rather than call them ‘bad’ students,” he said. Now, the school has stopped the practice.
Some schools think more of students’ self-esteem and have done better in protecting students’ privacy
(隐私) and encouraging them. In American schools, teachers post test results on the wall. Instead of using students’ names, they use secret numbers. This way, students know their secret numbers and can check their own grades only. Many teachers in China tell students their grades by sending text messages to their students.
Schools and teachers are doing more for students’ self-esteem. But it is a long way. Both teachers and parents should realize that test scores are not the only measure (标准) of a student’s ability. Everyone has his own strengths and everyone can make great progress by working hard. Adults should make students get to know their own value. The most important is to make students believe in themselves.
Green scarves and self-esteem
Bai Yansong’s support | He supported green scarves by wearing a green 1. . He wanted to tell the students that there are no2. between green and red. |
The origin (起源) of green scarves | A primary school in Xi’an made students with3. schoolwork and behaviour wear green scarves, which is a kind of 4.. Both parents and experts think it is5. to students’ self-esteem. |
Good practice in some schools | Some American schools 6.children’s privacy by using secret numbers. |
Many Chinese teachers tell students their grades by sending text 7. to them. | |
A long way to go | Test8. are not the only measure. |
Adults should help students realize their own 9.. | |
To make students believe in 10. is the most important. |
1.在那个时候，除了等待救援，他们什么也干不了。
They_________________________________________rescue at that time.
2.很多人不知道怎样处理废弃的电池，因此有必要建立一个机构回收电池。
Many people don’t know____________________________waste batteries, so it’s necessary to set up an organization to recycle them.
3.这个报告必须要按时上交，否则就没时间讨论了。
The report must be________________________________. Otherwise, there will be no time to talk about it.
4.简怎么了？她好像担心很多事情。
What’s wrong with Jane? She seems_________________________________________.
5.你介意把电视机声音调低一点吗？我在写报告。
Would you mind________________________________the TV a little? I am writing a report.
Many people in the world have heard of a special school called Kentucky Avenue School. It’s their duty to give the children the best of both traditional and progressive (进步的) education. While the teachers in other schools teach the students in the usual ways, most teachers here are allowed to choose to enrich (丰富) the children’s challenging subjects with creative, hands-on projects.
A visitor to the school might see, for example, that in language arts, the older children are talking about Hamlet while the younger children are writing a puppet play (木偶戏). In Spanish, students might be drawing family trees. In science, they are allowed to act out cell membranes (细胞膜) or test with magnets (磁铁). In music, they are allowed to learn a kind of jazz, play the guitar, or learn lyrics in sign language. In gym, they are allowed to take a class with dance music or play balls in the park. In current events (时事), they might be filming an original news report.
There are always so many interesting things going on at Kentucky Avenue School that adult visitors often shout, “I wish I could go to school here!”
1.Kentucky Avenue School’s duty is to give the students_________education.
A. traditional and progressive
B. progressive and original
C. traditional and original
D. progressive and unusual
2.At Kentucky Avenue School, students might________in Spanish.
A. talk about Hamlet
B. draw family trees
C. act out cell membranes
D. film an original news report
3.Students might be taking a class with dance music________.
A. in gym B. in science
C. in maths D. in language arts
4.We can learn that the lessons of Kentucky Avenue School are all_______.
A. common B. boring C. unforgettable D. creative
5.The passage mainly tells us________.
A. where Kentucky Avenue School is
B. many usual teaching ways in Kentucky Avenue School
C. what students are learning in Kentucky Avenue School
D. some students and teachers in Kentucky Avenue School
Dear daughter
You are a wonderful person and your mother and I love you. It will not be long before you leave school to make your way in the world. Can I give you some friendly advice? Here are some things that you should never do.
(1.) Never get upset with your looks.
We think you look great. Please be happy with the person you are and the body you have. Eat well, take exercise and be healthy. Some girls become upset because they try to lose weight or get the perfect shape. You look fine.
(2.) Never spend money more than your income (收入).
Never spend money more than your income and save a little every month. Don’t borrow others’ money if possible.
(3.) Never look down on yourself.
You are great of achieving great things so believe in yourself. When things go badly, never stop believing. Some girls get upset and lose confidence (自信), and then all kinds of problems can follow.
(4.) Never give less than your best.
We are very proud of what you have succeeded so far. You should be proud too. Keep doing well. Keep trying your hardest at everything you do.
(5.) Never forget that your parents love you.
Whatever happens in life, your family will still be your family. Whatever difficulties you have, you can always talk to us and we will try to help. We are here for you.
Love
Dad
1.From the letter, we can know the daughter will_______soon.
A. leave school B. go to college
C. go to another city D. face lots of difficulties
2.According to the father, some girls become upset because they_______.
A. aren’t healthy enough
B. don’t make enough money
C. look down on themselves
D. try to have the perfect shape
3.When someone gets upset and loses confidence,_________.
A. nobody will love him
B. he can’t get good income
C. all problems will follow him
D. his parents won’t believe in him anymore
4.The father thinks his daughter has been a__________person.
A. happy B. successful
C. perfect D. hard-working
5.The father writes this letter to his daughter in order to tell her________.
A. that her parents love her
B. what she should never do
C. how she can become successful
D. that her parents will always help her
Dear Amy I think I hurt my friend Sandy. Yesterday I told my friend Lucy a secret of Sandy. And then Sandy heard about this. She was very angry. I feel really guilty (内疚的). What should I do, please? Yours Elizabeth |
Dear Elizabeth We all make mistakes. You should remember that most people can be in the same trouble as you are. Here is some advice for you: Make a sincere apology (道歉). It takes courage to say what you have done is wrong. The important thing about an apology is sincerity (诚意). When you apologize, you should do it sincerely because you really feel sorry. Let the person know you’re not going to let it happen again. Apologizing in person is the best. If you can’t say sorry to your friend face to face, you can write a note. You should let your friend know what you are thinking, even if your friend doesn’t accept it. For some people, it takes time to forgive someone else. Forgive yourself. We can learn from mistakes. Don’t think it over again and again after you apologize. Being too sorry all the time can’t help you. Just make things right and move forward. Yours Amy |
1.Who needs help?
A. Amy. B. Lucy. C. Sandy. D. Elizabeth.
2.What’s her problem?
A. She has no close friend and often feels lonely.
B. She hurt her friend Sandy and doesn’t know what to do.
C. She argued with her friends Sandy and Lucy.
D. Her good friend Lucy told her secret to Sandy.
3.How does Elizabeth feel now?
A. Angry. B. Bored. C. Guilty. D. Happy.
4.How many suggestions are given?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. When you apologize, you need to be sincere.
B. Amy has no courage to say sorry to Lucy face to face.
C. We should think it over again and again after we apologize.
D. Don’t say sorry to someone if she or he doesn’t accept your apology.
