About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings.
Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers. The center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public “cyberschools(网络学校)” and that is about twice as many as two years ago.
The money for students to go to a cyberschool comes from the governments of the states where they live. Some educators say cyberschools receive money that should support traditional public schools. They also say it is difficult to know if students are learning well.
Other educators praise this new form of education for letting students work at their own speed. These people say cyberschools help students who were unhappy or unsuccessful in traditional schools. They say learning at home by computer ends long bus rides for children who live far from school.
Whatever the judgment of cyberschools, they are getting more and more popular. For example, a new cyberschools called Commonwealth Connections Academy will take in students this fall. It will serve children in the state of Pennsylvania from ages five through thirteen.
Children get free equipment for their online education. This includes a computer, a printer, books and technical services. Parents and students talk with teachers by telephone or by sending emails through their computers when necessary.
Students at cyberschools usually do not know one another. But 56 such students finished studies at Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School recently met for the first time. They were guests of honor at their graduation.What do we know from the text about students of a cyberschools?
| A．They have to take long bus rides to school. |
| B．They study at home rather than in classrooms. |
| C．They receive money from traditional public schools. |
| D．They do well in traditional school programs. |
What is a problem with cyberschools?
| A．Their equipment costs a lot of money. |
| B．They get little support from the state government. |
| C．It is hard to know students' progress in learning. |
| D．The students find it hard to make friends. |
Cyberschools are getting popular because__________.
| A．they are less expensive for students |
| B．their students can work at their own speed |
| C．their graduates are more successful in society |
| D．they serve students in a wider age range |
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| Name |
Mr. Peabody & Sherman |
| Character |
vMr. Peabody is a business titan, inventor, scientist, gourmand, two-time Olympic medalist and genius who also happens to be a dog. vSherman is a adopted(领养的) boy. |
| Screen Show |
March 16, 2014 |
| Scene |
Experience world-changing events and meet some of the greatest characters of all time. |
| Income |
v $63,180,000 in North America v$69,890,795in other countries vWorldwide total of $133,070,795. |
What’s name of the adopted boy?
A.Mr. Peabody
B. Sherman
C. Mr. Peabody &ShermanHow much does the film earn in all?
A.$63,180,000
B. $ 69,890,795
C. 133,070,795Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the review?
A.Mr. Peabody is a genius who is not only an inventor but a scientist.
B.Mr. Peabody is an adopted dog.
C.Mr. Peabody have met some of the celebrities(名人).
Changsha has various performing arts and entertainment industry for all tastes. The bar culture is the symbol(象征) of entertainment(娱乐) culture in Changsha.
The bar culture is designed to promote sociability(社会交往)in a society. For many adults, they usually go to different kinds of bars to relax after a day’s work with their friends or colleagues. They can not only enjoy the various music but also release stress and pressure. Meanwhile, they can make acquainted(使熟悉) with strangers after communicating with each other in a bar. Every coin has two sides. Although the bar culture has advantages, it also has disadvantages. Some of the adults addict to staying up in bars and lost themselves. We should know of the spirit of bar culture.
Nowadays, there are totally over 300 bars on large or small scales. Jiefang West Road is the birthplace of the first bar in Changsha. The fast catching up Golden Times Bar is an upsurge, which pushed Changsha's bar culture to another high.What’s the aim of the bar culture?
A.To promote sociability in a society.
B.To push the culture to another high.
C.To release pressure. What is the meaning of the underlined word “release”?
A. 释放 B. 发行 C. 汇集 How many bars does Changsha have?
A. About 300
B. More than 300
C. Under 300 Which road is the birthplace of the first bar in Changsha?
A. Jiefang East Road
B. Jiefang Middle Road
C. Jiefang West RoadWhat’s the best title of this passage?
A. Changsha bars
B. Culture of Changsha bars
C. Symbol of entertainment
Reading is very important.World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. It’s set up to encourage people to discover the pleasure of reading.It is also the day to honor great writers.
Many countries celebrate World Book Day. On that day,millions of school children can buy books at a much lower price than usual in any bookstore in England.It has been done every year since 1998.World Book Day is also celebrated in China.Wen Jiabao,the former Premier of China,is an avid reader.He does lots of reading every day though he is very busy.On World Book Day of 2009,he called on people to do more reading.Wen suggested that young people should spend more time reading. “Books can not change the world,but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading,”he said.
Reading helps us become more knowledgeable and smarter.Reading helps us follow the latest developments of science and technology.Reading gives us information about other cultures and places in the world.Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language like English.
Books,magazines,newspapers and other kinds of reading materials can help us know more about the outside world.therefore,it is necessary for us to spend more time reading every day.When is World Book Day?
________________________________________________________________________What can the students do on that day in England？
________________________________________________________________________How many advantages of reading does the passage mention?
________________________________________________________________________Is it difficult for us to learn everything at school?
________________________________________________________________________Why is World Book Day set up ?
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It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul. Beautiful and bright eyes not only show a good health but also make you look very attractive. However, to have healthy eyes you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need everyday attention. There are different ways to keep your eyes healthy.
Pay more attention to your diet. First, eat food that is good for your eyes. They are fresh fruits and vegetables as fish, eggs and milk. Besides, you should take a regular amount of vitamins A and B2.
A regular sleep is a must. It relaxes the eye muscles(肌肉) and gives them the rest required. Sleep not only helps the body to repair its tired tissues(组织). Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eyes.
We use our eyes in many unnoticeable and wrong ways. For example, if a small thing goes into our eyes we start rubbing(揉) it, which is wrong. Rubbing can cause damage（破坏） to your eyes. Don’t read or write in poor or bright sunlight. Always use sunglasses can cause eye tiredness. Light should not shine directly in your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching TV or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness.
Remember to always take care of God’s most beautiful gift to you. Your life will be very colorless without your eyes.
Diet |
Eat food that is good for our eyes. A regular amount of vitamins A and B2 |
Sleep |
It’s very We should reduce loss of sleep. |
Eye using |
It’s Read or write in soft sunlight. Light should never shine in our eyes in a Take a rest after reading, writing , watching TV or working on the computer. |
If you only have time on the morning of July 26th 2014, which movie can you enjoy?
A. Pirates of Caribbean.
B. Shark Tale.
C. Twilight. If you and your parents want to see Shark Tale and Pirates of Caribbean, you should pay ______ all together.
A. ￥494 B. ￥446 C. ￥425Which of the following is TRUE about the tip?
| A．Films and fries will be free for students with I | B． |
| C．Without student ID, you won’t be allowed to enter. | |
| D．Students with ID will be offered free fries. |