Last week, 169 Junior One students at No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang took their first no teacher exam. After the teacher handed out the exam papers, he left the room and never came back. A student collected in the papers when the exam was over.
“That test was not only a test of knowledge, but also a test of morality（道德）. We wanted to show the students how important honesty（诚实）is,” said the school’s headmaster. Next year, it wants 80% of its exams to be without teachers. But students have different ideas.
“I was happy and excited during the exam because my teachers trusted（信任）me,” said a 15-year –old girl in Class 11.
“Schools must trust students a lot and do not use invigilators（监考人）in exams. But I think it is too early. Some students will cheat（作弊）if there are no invigilators. And the students will not be able to ask for help when they need,” said another student.
“I don’t like having invigilators in exams. When they walk around the classroom, they make me nervous. I would get higher marks without them in the room because I would feel more relaxed,” a third student said.
“I think it’s very important to have invigilators in exams. Many students want to check their answers with each other after they have finished papers. And invigilators can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens. They may make me nervous, but I still think we need them,” a girl student said.
No-teacher exams may be a good idea. But before using them, schools must tell students the importance of honesty and try to find ways to solve something unusual in exams.Why did No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang hold a no – teacher exam?
| A．Because the teachers were too busy with their work. |
| B．Because it wanted to show the students the importance of honesty. |
| C．Because the students didn’t need their teachers to invigilate. |
| D．Because the headmaster wanted to know who cheats in exams. |
How many students don’t agree to no-teacher-exams mentioned in this passage?
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to（指代）？
| A．Students | B．Teachers | C．Invigilators | D．No-teacher exams |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．More students will cheat if there are no invigilators in exams. |
| B．No-teachers exams can make students honest and get good grades. |
| C．Most students are worried about having no invigilators in class exams. |
| D．Some students may feel relaxed if there are no invigilators in exams. |
You may feel curious(好奇的) about students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework? What do they do in their free time?
On April 8, a report came out on the life of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.
Who studies hardest?
Chinese students spend the most time studying. Nearly half of Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework every day. That’s much more than students of the US(26.4%), Japan(8.2%) and South Korea(5.2%).
Who sleeps most often in class?
Japanese students fall asleep in class most often. About 45% of them said they sometimes doze off(打瞌睡) in class. In South Korea is 32%; in the US, 21%; and 5% in China.
South Korean students don’t like taking notes. About 70% said they write down what the teacher says in class, many fewer than in Japan(93%), China(90%) and the US (89%).
Who is the most distracted(分心的)?
American students are the most active in class, but also the most distracted: 64.2% said they talk with friends in class; 46.9% said they eat snacks(点心) in class; and 38.9% said they send e-mails or read unrelated(无关的) books in class.
What do they do after school?
In their free time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students go out with their friends. Most Japanese students do physical exercises. Most South Korean students watch TV.In the report, who studies hardest?
| A．Japanese students. | B．Chinese students. |
| C．American students. | D．South Korean students. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．93% Japanese students like taking notes in class. |
| B．Most Chinese students do physical exercises after class. |
| C．38.9% American students talk with friends in class. |
| D．South Korean students fall asleep in class most often. |
In China, how many students fall asleep in class?
| A．45%. | B．32%. | C．21%. | D．5%. |
What do American students do in their free time?
| A．Do physical exercises. |
| B．Study or surf the Internet. |
| C．Watch TV. |
| D．Go out with friends. |
What is the article about?
| A．It is a report about the students’ lessons in four countries. |
| B．It is an article about the students’ study and life in four countries. |
| C．It is a story about students’ sports after class. |
| D．It tells us that American students don’t like studying. |
Tibet is in the southwest of China. It is the home to many natural wonders, such as valleys, mountains, lakes and even deserts. Tibet is very large, so it is perfect for traveling, especially the bike tour(旅游).
You can start the wonderful bike tour in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa. It is 3600 metres above the sea level. It’s very high, isn’t it? So it is important to spend a few days there to get used to(习惯) the thin air there, or you may feel sick and get hurt. The bike tour will pass rivers, large open grassland and high mountains, including the world’s famous Mount Everest(珠穆朗玛峰).
After finishing the bike tour, people will feel quite successful. They will also have hundreds of photos of the wonderful places.Tibet is the home to _____________ .
| A．valleys | B．mountains |
| C．deserts | D．many natural wonders |
Tibet is a perfect place for the bike tour ___________.
| A．because of the old people there |
| B．because bike is cheap |
| C．because it is very rich |
| D．because it is large |
Why do people have to stay in Lhasa for a few days?
| A．To meet friends there. |
| B．To get used to the thin air there. |
| C．To go home in the first week. |
| D．To wait until it rains. |
People usually feel __________ after the bike tour.
| A．unhappy | B．sad |
| C．blue | D．successful |
. People often have _______ when they finish the difficult journey.
| A．a bad cold | B．a broken bike |
| C．hundreds of photos | D．a lot of new friends |
Here are some short messages (信息). Emma got all of them on her mobile phone yesterday.
Please read them carefully and find the best answers to the questions.
| Hey, Emma, I’m going to have a party this weekend. Would you come and join us? From Susan 13823636790 |
Emma, “The Lone Ranger” is now on show at Wanda Theatre. Would you please see this film? Yours. Jessie 13372320909 |
Emma, Mr. Lee said your computer is OK now. You can go and get it from10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. James 13654243444 |
| Emma, Call me, please. Vicky 13096752112 |
Emma, Buy some fruits on your way home. Thanks. Vicky 13096752112 |
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What did Emma get yesterday?
| A．Some letters. | B．Some books. |
| C．Some messages. | D．Some e - mails. |
What did Mr. Lee do for Emma?
| A．He fixed her computer. |
| B．He bought her a film ticket. |
| C．He helped her buy some fruits. |
| D．He helped her answer the phone call. |
What is The Lone Ranger?
| A．A book. | B．A game. |
| C．A song. | D．A film. |
Which of these persons asked Emma to call back?
| A．Susan. | B．Jessie. |
| C．Vicky. | D．James. |
If Emma wants to go to the party this weekend, what number should she send a message to?
| A．13096752112. | B．13654243444. |
| C．13372320909. | D．13823636790. |
Li Wei, a 22-year-old young man is named "Strong Brother" by netizens (网友). He walked on his knees all the way to the 2011 national college entrance examination (高考) room. He was born in a poor family in Shanxi province. But unluckily, a traffic accident took away his legs when he was only 3 years old. His life has changed since then. Without feet, he had to spend most of his time practicing walking on his hands and knees. Everybody who sees Li Wei for the first time is surprised to see that he can easily play tennis or climb up stairs without feet. Some people even think he still has feet, but has short legs.
With hard work, Li Wei finished all his school study. In 2011, he became a college student in
Chongqing Normal University. Now he has been enjoying his college life. And he received a new
pair of artificial legs (假肢) from China Disabled Person's Federation(残联).He likes the popular song which says"I know my future is not a dream, I will live happily for every minute of my life. My future is not a dream. My heart moves with the hope…What is the name that netizens give to Li Wei?
___________________________________________________________________________How old was Li Wei when the traffic accident took away his legs?
____________________________________________________________________________Can he walk or play sports without feet?
____________________________________________________________________________When did he become a college student in Chongqing Normal University?
____________________________________________________________________________What do you think of Li Wei from his story?
____________________________________________________________________________
March 25 is the 17th National Day of Education on the Safety of Elementary and Middle School Students. The theme (主题)of the day this year is to give students more knowledge(知识) about how to keep safe.
How can you keep yourselves safe? Here are some suggestions(建议).
When there is a fire: Shout out “Fire”! Call 119! Try to find a safe exit(出口) and get away quickly. Don’t use a lift(电梯). Use a piece of cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
When there is an earthquake(地震) at school: Stay calm(冷静的). Follow the teachers’ instructions(指导). Quickly move under the desk. Don’t jump out of windows or run out.
When you are on the street: Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before crossing the street. Don’t run across the street.
When you are eating: Wash fruits and vegetables carefully before eating them. Check the expiration dates(保质期) of the food. Don’t eat the food if it looks or smells bad.
When you are at school: Take care not to fall down or hurt yourself. Don’t run, jump or push while going upstairs(上楼) or downstairs. Take care of yourself all the time.
| Suggestions on |
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| Situations |
What you should do |
What you shouldn’t do |
| Be on |
Shout out “fire”! |
Take a lift. |
| Have an earthquake |
Stay calm. Follow the teachers’ instructions. Move |
Jump Run out. |
| Be on the street |
Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before |
Run across the street. |
| While |
Wash fruits and vegetables dates. |
Eat |
| While at school |
Look |
Jump, run or push while going upstairs or downstairs. |