There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing(购买) school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration. No matter what the school’s policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities(名人) and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.
1.What would be the best title for the text?
A.How to dress properly
B.The history of school uniforms
C.The advantages of school uniforms
D.How to deal with pressure in school
2.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms ________.
A.is just a tradition that students should follow
B.makes students feel less pressure in study
C.helps students put more effort into their studies
D.makes students lose their independence and identity
3.The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”.
A.a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money
B.a school uniform should be worn every day
C.parents will have to go to the bank many times
D.parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform
4.We can infer from the text that school uniforms ________.
A.are not popular with fashion designers
B.were not accepted by parents in the past
C.will be designed by students themselves
D.will be more fashionable in the future
One day, a young soldier walked up to a much decorated senior officer in the army and asked him: “Sir, what is the secret of your success in the army? I want to be an officer too.”
The officer looked at the young soldier steadily (一动不动地) for about three minutes and gave him a threatening (带有威胁的) order. He gave the young soldier a cup full of water and told him to walk round the training field five times. He clearly told him that his life depended on it, and if a drop of water fell from the cup, another soldier would shoot him on the head. Four soldiers were strategically (战略上的) positioned to shoot him down once a drop of water fell from the cup.
Seeing how serious the whole thing turned out, he took the cup full of water and went out to complete his task. The young soldier carefully walked round the training field five times without letting a drop fall from the cup. On completion of the task, he returned the full cup to the senior officer.
When the officer saw what he did to protect his life by not allowing a drop of water out of the cup, he asked him the following questions:
“Did you see those beautiful girls dancing at the nearby market?"
The young soldier replied, “No.”
“Did you see those soldiers playing football in the field?”
The young soldier replied, “No.”
“What about those people fighting across the other side of the field?”
The young soldier replied, “No.”
Then, the officer looked at him and said, “If you focus on your task, you will succeed and protect your life too.”
At last, the young soldier left happily.
1.What did the soldier ask the officer to do?
A.Give him a cup full of water. B.Tell him how to be successful.
C.Walk round the training field. D.Appoint him as an officer.
2.What were other people doing when the soldier walked around the training field?
A.Four soldiers were shooting at him.
B.Some soldiers were fighting in the field.
C.Some soldiers were playing football in the field.
D.Some girls were dancing in the playground.
3.Why did the officer give the threatening order to the solider?
A.To kill him on purpose. B.To warn him not to drop any water.
C.To train the other soldiers. D.To teach him to concentrate on things.
4.What would the soldier probably do after leaving happily?
A.He would learn the secret of success.
B.He would practice walking steadily and fast.
C.He would buy some gifts to thank the officer.
D.He would stay focused on what he was doing.
Welcome to Camp Friendship
So what is Camp Friendship? It is a place where people come for fun, to be loved, and to have the experiences of an exciting life.
Introduction
Camp Friendship is a summer camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Camp Friendship consists of three parts with two-and-three -day overnight camps.
Activities
Campers go swimming, do arts and crafts, have campfires, sing songs, go fishing, and dress up for the dance. More importantly, Camp Friendship is about building lifelong friendship. Please share your camp experience and photos with us.
Staff
The camp is run by a family of over 150 volunteers that provide one on-one care and help for each camper as well as creating all of the program activities
Donation
Camp Friendship provides the services for each camper using funding provided by Rapid City and South Dakota Jaycees, other service organizations, and private donations.
Camper Registration (登记）
We are happy to help with questions or problems you may come across with the electronic application. Just contact us by e-mail. Mail-In forms are not allowed. If you do not feel comfortable filling out the online application please phone us at 605-7161885 or 605858-2211 and we will be happy to process your pre-registration over the phone. If you are applying as a staff (员工) member, please use the "Staff Registration".
1.Who is Camp Friendship designed for?
A.Those who like outdoor activities.
B.Those who expect to be loved.
C.Those who are disabled.
D.Those who long for an exciting life.
2.What is the special feature of Camp Friendship?
A.Sharing campers photos online.
B.Building lifelong friendship for campers.
C.Teaching campers to dress up.
D.Developing campers' talents.
3.What should you do when applying for a job in the camp?
A.Call the camp at 605-716-1885.
B.Download Mail-In forms.
C.Email your personal information.
D.Use the “Staff Registration".
请把下列句子翻译成英语（括号中的提示词必须用）
1.他兴趣广泛，从国际象棋到踢足球。（使用range的非谓语形式）
2.请记住，任何领域（field)的成功都需要努力。（bear; call）
3.请想出一个办法来解决剩下的问题。(figure;remain)
4.旅行时，我们应该重视安全。(attach)
5.这个年轻演员试图给观众留下深刻印象，但是没能成功。(attempt; impress)
美文填空
1.Memories ______ his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly ______ his childhood days.
2.______ his fingers slowly ______ the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover.
3.Most of us would surely think we go to school in order to be ______, to be a ______ man, and to be useful when we complete our studies.
4.He ______ to eat it, but it is clear from the look on his face that he finds it truly ______.
5.Rowan's career change was partly ______ some speaking problems in his childhood. He ____ this by talking very deliberately.
Freshers’ Week
In British universities, new students have a special name: they are called Freshers. After their A-level exams, young people in the UK often make a fresh start by going to university. Which can involve leaving their family and moving to a new city. 1..
Freshers’ Week is a chance to make lots of new friends and try out different hobbies. Most universities in the UK have a Union building: a place where students go to have fun. 2. It also hosts various societies, including sports teams, political groups, etc. Students buy a membership to be part of a society and go to social events to meet others with similar interests. Sometimes there are quite a lot of students in lectures so it is difficult to get to know people in class. Therefore, each subject has its own club, such as the English Society and the Philosophy Society.
3. Tours of the town, creative workshops and parties are great ways to socialize with others. Sometimes famous singers come and play concerts especially for the new students of the university. There are also opportunities to go on trips to theme parks or other big cities nearby.
Students often move into “halls of residence” in their first year. 4. This is an excellent way to make friends but sometimes it can be difficult if you don’t get along with your new flat-mates or if the shared area gets very messy.
Freshers’ Week can be quite an exhausting experience because so many activities happen at once. A lot of students feel homesick when they first arrive on campus and keep themselves very busy to avoid feeling sad about leaving their family. Some students use their new liberty to drink a lot of alcohol and eat unhealthy food during Freshers’ Week. 5. However, it is supposed to be the best week of your life, and it is also an opportunity to make friends. Remember that it is only the beginning of your time at university and that you have three years ahead of you.
A. Usually it has shops, bars and even underground nightclubs.
B. They live in apartments with their own bedrooms but share a kitchen.
C. The best part of it is that you can share your interests with people around.
D. In Freshers’ Week, lots of activities are organized for Freshers to meet each other.
E. Then comes the great opportunity to make friends, join clubs and settle into university life.
F. This can cause “Freshers’ flu”: people get ill after a week of late nights and non-stop parties.
G. The first week of university life is called Freshers’ Week and is both an exciting and scary experience.
