About 10 percent of public school students in the United States learn English as a second language. In some states, that number is much higher. About five million students in the country are considered English language learners, or ELLs. Such students are the fast-growing group in the US public schools.
The most commonly first spoken languages among ELLs in America are Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. Speakers of those five languages make up 92 percent of all ELLs included in the report.
English language learners can choose one of several kinds o1 program. There are some programs, in which students are mostly taught in their native language. And there are other programs, which offer students almost all classroom teaching in English. However, These kinds of programs do not always allow students to write and read in their native language.
There are also so-called bilingual programs. These programs offer teaching in two languages-English and another language. Research has shown that English language learners do best in bilingual programs, especially if the second language is their native language.
The lack of high-quality bilingual programs is clear. Nationally, about 83 percent of students complete their high school education. But the graduation rate (比率) among English language learners is far lower 65 percent.
School systems across the country sometimes look for bilingual educators internationally. But education experts say there are ways for states to find and train new teachers in their own areas. This spring, America came up with a list of “grow your own” rules for schools and states to follow. It advised states to offer a series of ways for bilingual teachers. It also suggested training bilingual teachers in their own areas even if they do not have a college degree.
1.What can we learn about English from paragraph 1?
A.It is difficult for most students.
B.It is popular as a second language in American public schools.
C.It is easy for foreign students.
D.It is not welcome by public school students.
2.How many types of programs for English language learners are mentioned in the text?
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.Four.
3.What does the underlined word “bilingual” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Learning one language. B.Using two languages.
C.National. D.International.
4.Where is the text probably from?
A.An educational magazine. B.A maths paper.
C.A diary. D.a storybook.
It’s reported that scientists in London have found the best diet for both humans and the planet.
If the world followed the so-called “planetary health” diet, each year more than ll million early deaths could be avoided according to the scientists. For the health of the planet, they say the same diet will reduce (减少) greenhouse gases and save more land, water and animals. This new food plan is the result of a three-year project organized by The Lancet health journal.
Tim Lang, a professor at Britain’s University of London. He said, “The food we eat and how we produce it decide the health of people and the planet.” Lang added, The world’s population is expected to grow to 10 billion people by 2050. If we want to feed everyone, we all need to change what we eat and the way we eat by improving food production and reducing food waste”. So, what do you eat on the “planetary health” diet?
The scientists who created the “planetary health” diet say it is largely plant-based but still has a little milk, fish and meat. The diet calls for cutting down red meat and sugar by 50 percent and increasing nuts, fruits, and vegetable.
Walter Willet of Harvard University in the United States also talked about the “planetary health” diet. He said, “More than 800 million people around the world do not get enough food while many more people have very unhealthy diets.”
The scientists think it difficult to reach their aim. But for them, doing nothing is also not a choice Willet said, “If we can’t make the best diet, it’s better to try and get as close as we can.”
1.What decides the health of people and the planet according to Tim Lang?
A.The taste of the food.
B.The number of population.
C.The climate and our living conditions.
D.The food we eat and the way we produce it.
2.What does the “planetary health” diet mainly contain?
A.Milk. B.Meat.
C.Sugar. D.Plants.
3.What do scientists say about the “planetary health” diet?
A.It is very easy to produce it.
B.It is better to try their best to make it.
C.It is better to do nothing than fail.
D.It is impossible to make it.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Humans Health Is Very Important.
B.Many People don’t Get Enough Food.
C.A New Kind of diet may Save the Plane.
D.Different People have Different Eating Habits.
I still remember a lovely girl, though I don’t know her name.
We met in the Children’s Hospital. I was 11. I was born with a hole in my heart. So was the five-year-old girl in the bed beside me. We were both recovering from the same operation. Because I was older and wiser, I thought it was my job to look after her. “Do you want to hear a story?” I asked her one afternoon. “Great!” she said.
It was so easy to make her happy. She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.
Life wasn’t fair. She passed away. My recovery went well. “You’re really lucky”, a nurse told me. “But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasn’t?” I asked. “Easy?” my dad said. “David, your operation wasn’t easy at all. we thought we were going to lose you. For two weeks after your operation many things could go wrong. You’re really lucky. When you were in the coma (昏迷), she used to come over to your bed and sing to you. She was watching over you.” my dad said.
My surgery scars (手术疤痕) are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that kind little girl. She will be at my side like a small angel (hi). I am old and wise enough now to know that I have an angel watching over me whenever life is fair or unfair.
1.Why did the writer look after the little girl?
A.He thought it was his duty. B.Her parents were busy.
C.She wanted to hear stories. D.She was his best friend.
2.What was the girls character like?
A.Shy. B.Positive.
C.Careless. D.Humorous.
3.What can we learn about the writer?
A.He stayed in hospital for a short time.
B.It was easy for him to recover from illness.
C.A nurse in the hospital said he was unlucky.
D.He treasures the memory of that little girl.
4.What makes the writer still remember the girl?
A.Her death. B.her dancing.
C.Her kindness. D.Her growth.
Oxford and Cambridge Tour
What included
Walking tour of Oxford and Cambridge
a visit to Christ Church College
Free lunch pack
Air-conditioned buses
Walking tour of Oxford
Follow the footsteps of Oxford’s famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you walk the beautiful college courtyards of this historic university town. See the Bodleian Library, which is one of the oldest libraries in Europe on your visit. You’ll be attracted by the squares of this naturally beautiful town.
Christ Church
Christ Church is known as one of the major places for the harry Potter films! You will be surprised at the magical grandeur (壮丽) of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts.
Senate House
Once you’ve left Oxford, you’ll make your way to the beautiful city of Cambridge. It’s here that you will visit Senate House at the world-famous University of Cambridge. It used to be the Council of the senate for important meetings, but it is now the chosen place for students’ degree celebration. You’ll get to travel this special place and discover its important history.
Please Note:
You must bring the e-ticket to enter this tour.
Bookings which are made after midnight for the same day will not include a free lunch pack.
During busy periods, buses without Wi-Fi may be used.
Time
April 1 to October 31
Days of departure Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Check-in: 8:00 am
Departure: 8:30 am
Return: 7:00 pm
1.Which of the following is included in the tour?
A.Free breakfast pack. B.Free buses travelling in Oxford.
C.Professors introduction. D.Air-conditioned buses.
2.What is Christ Church famous for?
A.The place that Bill Clinton once visited.
B.Footsteps of Oxford’ s famous students.
C.A major place for the harry potter films.
D.Many beautiful squares.
3.What will happen if you book the trip after midnight for the same day?
A.You won t get free lunch.
B.You ll pay more for the trip.
C.You don’t need to bring the e-ticket.
D.You’ll take buses without Wi-Fi.
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Smoking cigarettes 1.（be）very harmful to our health. Studies show that those who are 2.（addict） to smoking will suffer from cancer and other health 3.（problem）. In addition to the health problems, there are other reasons to give up smoking. First, the cigarette is very expensive.4. is said that a smoker will at least spend more than $400 a year. 5., non-smokers don’t like to be around the smokers. Furthermore, smoking is 6. source of pollution（污染）. These are all good reasons to give up smoking.
Of course, it is not easy 7.（abandon）smoking, but it can 8.（ do）. A smoker may list the disadvantages of smoking, 9. will be very helpful for him to give it up. Then, the smoker should get support from his families or close friends, who are willing to keep smokers from 10.（smoke）. Last but not least, the smoker should develop some good habits, such as fishing and reading, which will take the smoker’s mind off smoking.
A new study has found evidence of aggressive behaviour in children who drink four or more cups of soft drinks per day. The information for the study came from the mothers of 3,000 five-year-olds.
Researchers asked the mothers to keep a record of how many glasses of soft drinks their children drank over a two-month period. The mothers were also asked to complete a list of their children’s behaviour. The researchers found that 43 percent of the youngsters drank at least one glass of sodas every day, and four percent of the youngsters had four or more sodas to drink every day.
Shakira Suglia worked on the study with researchers from the University of Vermont and Harvard University School of Public Health. She says they have found that children who drank the most sodas were more than twice as likely as those who drank no soda to show signs of aggression. “For the children who drank four or more soft drinks per day, we see a connection between aggressive behaviour, attention problems and withdrawn（沉默寡言的）behaviour.”
The aggressive behaviour includes destroying things belonging to others and physically attacking（攻击）people.
Doctor Suglia says it is not clear why young children who drink a lot of sodas have behaviour problems. “We can’t prove that this is a direct cause and effect relationship. There are a lot of ingredients（成分）in sodas, a lot of ingredients that have not been examined in relation to behaviour.”
Caffeine is often found in soft drinks, which helps to make people feel energetic. Doctor Suglia says that caffeine could be causing the five-year-olds to be more aggressive. Earlier studies of young adults have found the highest sugar levels in those who carry weapons and show signs of bad social behaviour.
1.If a teenager drinks a lot of soft drinks, what will he/she be like?
①Find it hard to tell right from wrong.
②Stay alone and speak little.
③Have reading difficulties.
④Have difficulty in concentrating.
A.①③ B.②④
C.③④ D.①②
2.What is aggressive behaviour according to the passage?
A.Protecting oneself from being hit. B.Behaving more confidently.
C.Doing harm to others. D.Saying impolite words to other.
3.What have the researchers found?
A.A lot of ingredients in soft drinks can make people feel energetic.
B.Caffeine may lead to children’s behaviour problems.
C.Having a lot of soft drinks may be bad for the memory.
D.Soft drinks are not good for the health.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Children Who Are Active Show More Bad Behaviour
B.The Relationship between Caffeine and Health
C.How to Keep Children Away from Soft Drinks
D.Children Who Drink Lots of Soft Drinks Are More Likely to Be Aggressive
