Now, there is a new-type school in New York, which has no everyday lessons, no class teachers and even no school buildings. It is called “City-as-School”. The name just means the city itself is the place where students learn their lessons. They are from the age of 15 to 18. The students choose areas of work which interest them. Then they help to do that work. One girl spends her week in a government office helping the public with problems like housing. Then she goes to help in a theatre for a day and she spends a week for first-year courses at college.
Well, students have to pass Maths and science exams before they enter the “school”. These subjects are not easy to provide in“City-as-School”. Teachers watch the progress of the students. The success rate (比率) is high. 80% of the students go to college after the “City-as-School”.
The students like the duty of their work. They have the sense of purpose. They know a lot about different kinds of work in the city. One of the students, Lizette Martinez, writes “I want to say that I do not know where I would be right now if I had never become part of City-as-School. Leaving my regular high school and going to City-as-School was the best decision I have ever made. The way the school works to get you to go out there and learn different fields instead of sitting in a classroom is wonderful. For all those who are in between school and dropping out, go to CAS and it will change your life forever.”
City-as-School High School is the nation’s leading (引导) external (外部地) learning or experiential (来自经验的) learning model for high school students.What can we learn about“City-as-School”?
| A．It has no teachers. | B．It has no school buildings. |
| C．It has only girl students. | D．It is the only school in the city. |
What do students do in“City-as-School” most of the time?
| A．They do whatever they like. |
| B．They learn Maths and Science. |
| C．They help with work in a certain area. |
| D．They learn all the college courses. |
According to the passage,“City-as–School” can help _________.
| A．all the students go to college |
| B．students forget the duty of their work |
| C．students earn much money while studying |
| D．students learn a lot about different kinds of work |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．A New City | B．A New School |
| C．A New-type School | D．A Girl in New York |
The day was like any other day in his life, Tom walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt happy to see that the pair of shoes he wanted very much was still there. Looking down, he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought how to tell his mother about it. He knew she would give him anything he liked if she could. But he also knew very well she had little money. He decided not to go home at once, as he looked worried and his mother would notice (注意)it. So he went to the park and sat on the grass. Then he saw a boy in a wheel chair (轮椅) . He noticed that the boy moved the wheel with his hands. Tom looked at him carefully and was surprised to see the boy have no feet. He looked at his own feet. “It's much better to be without shoes than without feet, ”he thought. There was no reason (理由) for him to feel so sorry and sad. He went away and smiled, thinking he was happierTom passed the shop______.
| A．on foot | B．by bus | C．by bike | D．in a car |
Why did Tom stop in front of the shop? Because he wanted______.
| A．to buy the shoes |
| B．to look at the shoes he liked |
| C．to look at the shoes in the shop window |
| D．to look at the shoes on the front row |
The pair of shoes he liked was ______.
| A．too expensive | B．quite cheap |
| C．not there | D．not sold yet |
Tom went into the park because he______.
| A．was thinking how to tell his mother about it |
| B．wanted to see the boy |
| C．didn't want to make his mother worried |
| D．he felt sad |
From the story we can know that Tom______.
| A．liked new shoes very much |
| B．loved his mother best |
| C．didn't want to go to school |
| D．didn't want to stay at home |
Kangkang’s Timetable
 |
Mon. |
Tues. |
Wed. |
Thur. |
Fri. |
| 8:00-8:45 |
Chinese |
Math |
English |
Chinese |
English |
| 8:55-9:40 |
English |
Chinese |
Math |
English |
Chinese |
| 10:10-10:55 |
Math |
English |
Politics |
Music |
Math |
| 11:05-11:50 |
Geography |
P. E. |
Music |
Math |
Art |
| 14:20-15:05 |
History |
Geography |
Chinese |
P. E. |
Computer science |
| 15:15-16:00 |
Biology |
Biology |
Chinese |
History |
Computer science |
| 16:10-16:55 |
Outdoor activities |
Class meeting |
Outdoor activities |
Outdoor activities |
Outdoor activities |
根据表格内容，完成任务。
任务一：判断正（T）误（F）。Kangkang has an English lesson every weekday.
Classes begin at ten to eight in the morning.
任务二：回答问题。How many Chinese lessons does Kangkang have every week?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7It’s 11:30 on Friday morning. What class is he having now?
A．English B. Art C. MathHow many classes does Kangkang have every Wednesday?
A. five B. eight C. Seven
Alice is my good friend. She is twenty-two years old. Now she lives in Beijing, China. She teaches English in a junior high school. She loves making friends with the students and they like her very much. Every morning she gets up very early. At about 7:00, she usually has a glass of milk and some bread for breakfast at home. Then she walks to work and gets to school at about a quarter to eight. At 12:00 she eats a hamburger and an apple for lunch. Her favoritedrink is Coke. She goes home at 5 o’clock and gets home at 6 in the afternoon. She likes to have noodles（面条）and chicken for dinner. On Sunday, she often comes to see me. Sometimes we go to a Chinese restaurant to have lunch.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。Alice is _______.
A. a doctor B. a nurse C. a teacher—What does Alice usually have for breakfast at home？—_______
A. A cup of coffee and some bread.
B. An egg and some bread.
C. A glass of milk and some bread.Alice gets to school _______ a. m.
A. at 8:15 B. at 7:45 C. at 7:40—What does Alice often do on Sunday? —She often ________.
A. has dinner with me
B. comes to see me
C. goes to the restaurantWhich of the following is NOT true?
A. Alice lives in China now.
B. Alice likes Coke best.
C. Alice gets home at 5:00 in the afternoon.
根据以上四则海报，选择正确答案。We can _______ on Friday night.
A. watch a basketball game
B. see a movie
C. give books to the libraryIf we want to watch different programs, we may go to the school hall ______.
A. on Saturday
B. on Friday
C. tomorrow afternoonThere is a basketball game between______and ______at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.
A. our school； No. 1 High school
B. our school； No. 3 High school
C. No. 1 High school； No. 3 High schoolWe can give old books to the library ________.
A. at nine a.m. on Sunday
B. at six p.m. on Monday
C. at 11:00 a.m. on FridayWhich of the following is NOT true?
A. The basketball game is between our school and No. 2 High School.
B. We can go to the movies at 7:30 p. m. on Friday.
C. Our friends can come to the Art Festival with us.
The human brain（大脑） weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"__________"
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.Which should be put in the blank (空格) “___________” in Paragraph 2？
| A．Hello, Carlos. | B．How do you do? |
| C．Hello, I am Sophia. | D．Glad to meet you! |
What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
| A．To store it in a computer. |
| B．To break it into smaller parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. |
| D．To review it before you sleep. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory. |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |