If you are a computer game fan, you must have heard of StarCraft. Recently, the University of Florida opened a StarCraft class for students. Maybe you feel confused when you hear of the news, maybe you think I am joking. But that’s true. In our mind, students are not allowed to play computer games by teachers and parents. Don’t you believe that the StarCraft class was set up in the University of Florida? Please read more.
Nowadays, the world is developing in a fast way, so it is very important for students to be good at skills such as solving problems, making decisions and critical thinking(批判性思维). It is said that all these skills appear in StarCraft. Therefore, StarCraft can provide a high effective environment for students to consider and take action in difficult situations.
“A student who gets a university education and goes into the business world could realize that something he learned in his StarCraft class helps him to think in a different way,” said one teacher in the University of Florida.
“The StarCraft class offers a new way to students to study. Study is not only about learning things from books,” said another teacher.
Not all the students can take the StarCraft class. The class is only open to the students who have some knowledge about the game.Why did the University set up the StarCraft class?
| A．Because many students like it. |
| B．Because the world is developing in a fast way. |
| C．Because students can learn some important skills. |
| D．Because students are not allowed to play at home. |
The underlined word “effective” means “_____” in Chinese.
| A．有效的 | B．友好的 |
| C．有用的 | D．真实的 |
Some don’t believe that the StarCraft class was opened in a university because_________.
| A．most students don’t like StarCraft. |
| B．they think StarCraft is not easy to play |
| C．they think that the StarCraft class can’t bring enjoyment to students |
| D．they don’t think students are allowed to play computer games at school |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．It’s about who invented the game, StarCraft. |
| B．It’s about a StarCraft class opened in the University of Florida. |
| C．It’s about the importance of university education. |
| D．It’s about how to be a winner in the business world. |
Do you carry too much on the way to school or home ? Don’t worry. Try e-readers and say goodbye to your heavy schoolbags.
An e-readers has the memory space to hold hundreds of books . So people want to throw away heavy schoolbags and read with small,light e-readers. For example, Cushing Academy , a high school in Massachusetts, USA, replaced most of the 200,000 books in its library last summer. Teachers students will use e-readers instead .
Most e-readers are thin and weigh less than 500 g. They can download an e-book in 60 seconds . “It’s so easy.You can have a lot of books right at your fingers!” said Meghan Chensusky, 16.
Chinese school children are also trying e-readers. At the Shanghai world Expo, an e-schoolbag was on show. It is a special e-reader. Students can use it to download textbooks from the school servers. It can also send and receive homework.Some schools in Beijing and Shanghai have tried this e-schoolbag for a few years. “It’s excellent. I don’t have to carry a heavy schoolbag anymore,” said Xiao QI, 15,Beijing.How many books can an e-reader hold?
A. 100.
B. More than 100
C.200,000Which is not the feature of the e-reader?
A. Small. B. Light. C. Thick Which is NOT ture about the e-readers?
A.They have the memory space.
B.They are just for reading.
C.They can send and receive homework.Where are the e-readers used?
A.In the USA and the UK.
B.In Beijing and Shanghai.
C.In China and JapanYou can’t use the e-readers to ＿＿.
A.read books
B.watch TV
C.take photos
阅读表达（每小题2分，共l0分） 阅读下面的短文．并根据短文后的要求答题。
Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.
Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silence. One morning farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “it must be Bob.” John thought.
Then one day there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a carpenter (木匠) standing at the doorway.
“I’m looking for a few days’ work,” the carpenter said.
“I do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbor Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence－an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more. I don’t have such a neighbour.”
The carpenter said, “ I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.”
Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.
About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!
It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched (伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a fellow to build this bridge!”
Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob.
Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said farmer John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”How did their friendship break? (根据短文内容回答问题)
___________________________________________________________Why did Farmer John ask the carpenter to build a fence?(根据短文内容回答问题)
___________________________________________________________ What do you think of the carpenter?(根据短文内容回答问题)
___________________________________________________________将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
___________________________________________________________ 请给短文拟一个适当的标题。
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Dear Mom and Dad,
The time has come: I’m graduating, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, “You can be whatever you want”. I’m so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don’t get on well with theirs. I’m glad that you support（支持）me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and that’s important to me.
Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That’s what I call a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don’t agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that’s why I love you both so much.
Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you listen. I’m glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does, too. You always give me your opinion and I listen.
Thank you for bringing me up.
Love always,
AllisonAllison writes the letter to show ________to her parents.
| A．wishes | B．support |
| C．help | D．thanks |
In Allison’s opinion, other kids of her age may _____their parents.
| A．have problems with | B．get on well with |
| C．like to talk to | D．like to listen to |
The underlined part “and Dad does, too” in Paragraph 3 means “_______”.
| A．and Dad is funny, too |
| B．and so is Dad |
| C．and Dad has, too |
| D．and Dad also loves to have fun |
What makes Allison and her mother good friends?
| A．Cheering up each other |
| B．Listening to each other and having fun together. |
| C．Encouraging each other. |
| D．Going out together. |
Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23, But he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. They were so busy earning their lives and had little to talk with him. Jack decided to keep living life like everyone else. He gave ＄10,000 of his money to a charity(慈善机构) to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack had helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each ＄200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year, on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special.” He said, “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy,” he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.” Jack didn’t need to look for a job_______.
| A．before he went to college |
| B．after he went to Africa |
| C．because he got one million dollars |
| D．before he received a report |
Jack learned about the children’s progress by __________.
| A．visiting them each year |
| B．getting a report every year |
| C．staying with them |
| D．talking with them in English |
The underlined word “ for a good cause” means ________ in Chinese.
| A．施舍 | B．行善 |
| C．优惠 | D．赏赐 |
What’s the main idea of the story?
| A．Help others, and you will feel happy. |
| B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children. |
| C．Live a simple life, and you can give others help. |
| D．Please help the children in Africa. |
As we know, some children live in the countryside, and some live in the city. Their lives are a little different, but they also have many of the same dreams.
| In the countryside |
In the city |
|
| Ways of going to school |
On foot or by bike |
By bus or car |
| Teaching tools |
Recorders(录音机) and radios |
DVD, TVs, recorders, radios, loud-speakers, CAI |
| Eyesight |
Less than 45% are near-sighted(近视) |
About 75% are near-sighted |
| After-class activities |
Playing with balls |
English corners and other school clubs |
| Homework |
Homework can usually be finished at school |
Homework never ends |
| Chores(杂事) to do |
Washing, cleaning, farming, looking after younger sisters or brothers, cooking |
Usually no chores |
| Family |
Big families |
Small families |
| Dream jobs |
Teachers, drivers, scientists, nurses… |
Scientists, doctors, computer programmers, managers … |
The survey was done among the ______ between the countryside and the city.
| A．parents | B．students |
| C．teachers | D．drivers |
The children in the city usually do ______ according to the survey.
| A．cooking | B．cleaning |
| C．washing | D．no housework |
About ______of children in the countryside have good eyesight, while _____ of children in the city have good eyesight.
| A．55%; 25% | B．45%; 25% |
| C．45%; 75% | D．55%; 75% |
Which of the following is RIGHT according to the survey?
| A．A classroom in the countryside often has TV sets. |
| B．Children in the countryside often join the school clubs. |
| C．Children in the city often have much homework to do. |
| D．Children in the city often have big families. |