In the United States， headmaster and teachers punish（惩罚）students in different ways． The teachers often write to or call the students' parents． Sometimes students have to stay at school for an extra hour． If a student behaves（表现） very badly， the headteacher can suspend（使暂停上课） the student． The student can't come to school for one， two， or three days． Mr Lazares didn't like to suspend students． When he suspended students，they were happy． "A three﹣day holiday!" they thought． One day，a boy was in Mr Lazares' office． The boy was not behaving well in class． Mr Lazares phoned the boy's parents． "If you come to school with your son，I won't suspend him．" he said． The boy's father came to school and went with his son to every class． Other students all looked at the boy and his father． The boy was embarrassed（尴尬的）．After that he behaved better． He didn't want his father to come to school again． Other students behaved better，too． They thought，"I don't want my parents to come to school!"
That year about 60 parents came to school with children who didn't behave well． The next year only a few parents had to come to school． The students were behaving better．
（1）Teachers punish their students in these ways except （除…之外） ．
| A． |
writing to the students' parents |
| B． |
calling the students' parents |
| C． |
telling the students to stay at school for an extra hour |
| D． |
telling the students to stand up all day in the classroom |
（2） can suspend the students if they behave very badly at school．
| A． |
The students' parents |
| B． |
The students' teachers |
| C． |
The students' headteacher |
| D． |
The students themselves |
（3）The students will be if they are suspended according to the passage．
| A． |
sad |
| B． |
sick |
| C． |
happy |
| D． |
embarrassed |
（4） came to school after Mr Lazares phoned Robert's parents．
| A． |
Robert's grandfather |
| B． |
Robert's grandmother |
| C． |
Robert's father |
| D． |
Robert's mother |
（5）The students behaved after their parents did what Mr Lazares told them to do．
| A． |
bad |
| B． |
good |
| C． |
worse |
| D． |
better |
Arthur sat at the desk in his room， pencil in hand. He had to write a story for his English class by Friday. “I don’t know what to write about，” he complained to his dog Toby， who was asleep at his feet. Arthur was talkative when speaking to his friends， yet he had trouble finding words when he had to write.
By bedtime Arthur had drawn a picture of Toby smiling. He had drawn a tree with its branches blowing in the strong wind. He had also written a note asking his friend Lee to go to the movies on Saturday. But he had not written a single word of his story.
On Wednesday， Mrs. Solomon， Arthur’s English teacher， asked the class to turn in the first draft of their stories. His heart sinking， Arthur turned in the only work he had—the page with his name， the drawings and the note.
Arthur wasn’t surprised when Mrs. Solomon asked him to stay after class the next day. But he was surprised by what she said to him. “This is an attractive story， Arthur. The dog， the movie， the tree in the wind—I can’t wait to find out how they all fit together.”
“That isn’t my story， Mrs. Solomon，” Arthur admitted. “I haven’t been able to think of one yet.”
“Oh， I think you have the seed of a story there，” Mrs. Solomon replied， “Look at your note and the pictures and see if a story comes to you.”
That night Arthur sat at his desk， and this is what he wrote： “One Saturday Mike went downstairs to meet his friend Julio at the cinema. It looked as if it might rain， so Mike carried his umbrella. Suddenly a big storm blew in， bending the trees. The noise of the wind sounded like the barking of Mike’s dog Toby. Toby really hated storms and barked whenever he wanted to be let inside. Then Mike realized that it wasn’t the sound of the wind. It was Toby. The dog was running after him down the busy street， barking. The sound was filled with blame. Mike felt guilty because he had left Toby outside. He turned and headed home with Toby running beside him. Mike let Toby in the door just as the rain started to pour down.”
Arthur had a story in the end. The last thing he did was to write his name proudly at the top of the page.Why did Arthur turn in the page with only his name， the drawings and the note at first?
| A．Because he had no time to fit them together. |
| B．Because he had difficulty in writing a story. |
| C．Because he wasn’t willing to do his homework. |
| D．Because he wanted to show his talent for drawing. |
What does the sentence “I think you have the seed of a story there” mean?
| A．Toby is an imaginative and lovely dog. |
| B．The small tree will grow into a big one. |
| C．His friend Lee can give him a lot of support. |
| D．He can develop his story based on the first draft. |
Which of the following statements is not right according to Arthur’s last story?
| A．A storm made the tree fall down. |
| B．Mike carried his umbrella to go to the cinema. |
| C．The dog was barking and running after Mike down the busy. |
| D．Mike returned home and let the dog in the door. |
What kind of teacher do you think Mrs. Solomon is ?
| A．She is a strict teacher |
| B．She is a wise teacher |
| C．She is an honest teacher |
| D．She is an energetic teacher |
What can we infer(推断)from the story?
| A．Arthur is a shy and quiet student |
| B．Arthur isn’t very satisfied with his story |
| C．There will be a storm on Saturday |
| D．Encouragement is important in teaching |
Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well， how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice， practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed， try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well， you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there’s nobody to talk with， you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember， the more you speak， the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than done. Well， let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way. You can learn to swim by_______.
| A．reading books about it | B．looking at others swimming |
| C．having lessons on it | D．going into the river and learning |
We should learn English by _______.
| A．listening and speaking | B．reading and writing |
| C．A and B | D．swimming |
What will you do with mistakes when you speak?
| A．Don’t make mistakes. | B．Study hard. |
| C．Try not to speak English. | D．Don’t be afraid. |
What’s more important for senior school students?
| A．listening | B．speaking |
| C．reading and writing | D．learning |
We can listen to English ______， according to the passage.
| A．by train | B．on the radio |
| C．every minute | D．now and then |
Want to travel as cheaply as possible while enjoying as many beautiful places as you like?
Backpacking is the way. As the most popular traveling choice among young western people, backpacking allows you to travel at your own free will. Carrying a tent, a sleeping bag and clothes, backpackers(背包客) also need to pack a spirit that will help them deal with many challenges.
It is exciting to put our ability to test and challenge ourselves with the difficulties we might meet with. So, backpacking is something that almost all young people want to try.
The rich might stay in expensive hotels where everything is provided. But backpackers carry everything in a large bag and depend on themselves to travel through unknown places.
To travel with as little money as possible, they stay in cheap hotels, or in schools and universities, and they even sleep in railway stations, in tents, or under bridges.
Young people in Europe often travel around by train. Now, with plane tickets dropping in price, more are traveling to countries far away. And some just travel within their own countries.
But no matter where a backpacker travels, planning in advance(提前) is important if he or she wants to enjoy the trip.
Clothing
In summer, light, waterproof (防水的) clothes are best. Backpackers must remember to travel lightly and not pack too many clothes.
Medicine
There are many medicines especially for summer, such as those for sunstroke (中暑). Others are useful in every season, such as those for common colds.
Cards
Three types of cards are valuable for backpackers: student Identity Card, personal ID and a credit card.
A student ID card can be helpful for saving money. It often gets train tickets and entrance tickets at cheaper prices in many western countries.
Personal ID cards can not only get you out of trouble with local police, but also prove useful in all kinds of other situations.
Carrying a credit card can be a safer way than carrying money, as cash can easily get lost, stolen or wet.
Travelers in a foreign country must always take care of their passports.
And of course, don’t forget to enjoy your trip!
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According to Paragraph 2, what do backpackers usually carry in their backpacks?根据短文内容回答问题(限15个词以内）。
Why do some backpackers sleep in railway stations?把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。
根据短文内容回答问题(限10个词以内）。
What is important for backpackers to do if they want to have a good trip?根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子(限15个词以内）回答问题。
What is this passage mainly about?
Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?
There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.
Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.
It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.
Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.
But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.
According to the article, which of the following is true?
| A．People always ask questions in their dreams. |
| B．People never dream in their last REM cycle. |
| C．The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five. |
| D．It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams. |
According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?
| A．Because they are worried about something. |
| B．Because they often watch interesting color films. |
| C．Because they want to remember the dream clearly. |
| D．Because other people ask them too many questions. |
The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.
| A．A long walk | B．a kind of drink |
| C．a short sleep | D．a deep sleep |
According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?
| A．We can run much faster. |
| B．We can learn things more easily. |
| C．We can become happier. |
| D．We can remember things better. |
According to the article, which of the following is true?
| A．Dreaming is harmful to our health. |
| B．The longer we dream, the better we sleep. |
| C．We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch. |
| D．We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon. |
Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been one of the most popular TV shows. It is produced by Hunan TV. The show invites five stars from different fields and their children. The show follows the adventures of the five dads together with their young children (aged 4 to 10) and try to finish a set of tasks. We can look at the changing roles of dads in the “Where Are We Going, Dad?”. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad didn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people tried to help him. Another one couldn’t cook. When he stayed with his son for three days in the desert, they only ate instant noodles(方便面).
Along the way we see the kids and their dads having fun, but we also see tearful moments and uncomfortable moments as the dads try to get on with their children. The show provides an interesting view on modern family life.
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. “The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much more gentle on their kids and they can listen to their children carefully. Fathers also teach their children skills and encourage them to try new things. They also give them a sense of safety.”said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting(尊重) their children’s choices may be a better way to get them ready for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
Where Are We Going, Dad? __________.
| A．has been on TV for five years |
| B．has been shown in other countries |
| C．is produced by Henan TV station |
| D．is among the most popular TV shows |
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
| A．The fathers on the show are common people in China. |
| B．The youngest child on the show was only four years old. |
| C．The fathers and their children on the show go around the whole world. |
| D．The fathers and their children on the show went fishing in Yunnan Province. |
From the second paragraph of the passage, we know .
| A．the writer doesn’t like this kind of TV show |
| B．the director of the TV show is a very cruel man |
| C．it is very healthy to eat instant noodles in the desert |
| D．the fathers and their children met problems along the way |
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
| A．The fathers on the show were patient with their children. |
| B．The fathers on the show were too strict with their children. |
| C．The children on the show didn’t feel safe with the fathers. |
| D．The fathers on the show taught their children new languages. |
Many people like to watch Where Are We Going, Dad? because it’s about .
| A．living happily in the western deserts |
| B．fathers taking care of their kids |
| C．making money by selling vegetables |
| D．lots of uncomfortable moments |