It was the first time I had taught in a special needs classroom. I wasn't sure what to expect at our school sports meeting. All my students had some problems, from slight learning disabilities to physical disabilities.
Mark was one of the latter. He had to get around in a wheelchair. But he was always positive and greeted everyone with a huge smile. His classmates loved him, especially Lucas, the boy who was good at sports. I knew Mark wanted to be like him.
When track and field day came, Lucas did well in every event. Mark sat on the sideline, cheering him on. The final event of the day was the 400-meter race. Everyone was invited to either walk or run. But when Lucas reached the finish line, he stopped and turned to look behind him. At the back of the crowd was Mark. He was alone on the track, trying to catch up with others. Lucas made a decision quickly. He turned back toward his friend. He ran beside Mark, cheering him on as Mark had done for him before.
In the end, the two boys crossed the finish line together to the excited shout of their teachers and classmates. Seeing Mark's face, I came to understand what makes the Special Olympics so special. Everyone deserves their own time to shine.
1. Why was the class"special"?| A．It was taught at special times and in special places. |
| B．The students had some learning and physical problems. |
| C．Everyone could walk or run faster than common people. |
| D．All of the students cheered for each other in every event. |
| A．No students would take part in it. | B．It wouldn't be a challenging one. |
| C．The writer didn't expect too much. | D．Students shouldn't spend time on it. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Serious. |
| C．Noisy. | D．Hard-working. |
| A．He waited for Mark at the finish line. |
| B．He cheered the Mark on the sidelines. |
| C．He went back and ran with Mark together. |
| D．He shouted it and laughed at him excitedly. |
| A．Track and field is a fun event for everyone. |
| B．The Special Olympics are boring to watch. |
| C．Friendship comes from valuable competition. |
| D．Everyone deserves to have a special moment. |
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Welcome to our school. This booklet has some useful information about your new school. Read it carefully.
Times of the School Day
Students should arrive at school at 8:00 am. On most school days the school closes at 5:00 pm. Students must leave the site before 4:00 pm.
Uniform
Students must wear the school uniform (校服). All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the student’s name.
— white shirt (boys), blue /white blouse (girls);
— grey suit (boys), grey skirt and navy-blue pullover (girls);
— blue and white tie (boys), ties not necessary (girls);
— dark grey socks (boys), white/navy socks (girls);
— black shoes (no trainers or boots).
School Lunches
We have a popular cafeteria which serves hot and cold meals. For a good midday meal you need to spend about £1.85. Students who bring their sandwiches/packed lunches can eat them in the dining hall. Students must not leave the school during the lunch hour.
Library
The library is on the 1st floor. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am — 1:15 pm and 1:25 pm — 4:00 pm for students, teachers and parents.
Absence from School
When a child can’t come to school,we ask parents to phone the school on the first day of absence. When the student returns to school, he/she should bring a letter from their parents to explain their absence.
1. What is a proper time for students to get to school?| A．7:30 am. | B．8:00 am. | C．4:00 pm. | D．5:00 pm. |
| A．£2.05. | B．£1.85. | C．£3.85. | D．£1.08. |
| A．Students must put their name on the uniforms. | B．All students must wear ties to school. |
| C．Girls must wear dark grey socks. | D．Boys must wear boots. |
| A．The library is open only for students. |
| B．Lunch in the school is free for students. |
| C．Students can be absent from school as they like. |
| D．Students must stay at school during lunch hour. |
All students are expected to read and learn the school rules.These rules aim to make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and the need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own behavior and for the larger community of which they are a part.
Dress regulations
The school expects its students to wear their full uniforms correctly and with pride.It is our expectation that uniforms and shoes will be clean and in good repair.Boys’ hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial coloring.Girls’ hair should be of a natural color.Shoulder-length hair must be tied back.
Punctuality, absence and illness
All students must be at school on time.If late, the student must sign in the late book in the General Office.Parents are asked to inform the school if their child is absent by 8:30a.m.on the day of absence.A written note from a parent explaining the absence MUST be provided to the General Office the day after return.
Should a student be ill during school hours, he is to go straight to the School Medical Center.The sister will then take appropriate action.
Safety
*Proper behavior is expected around buildings and on the sporting field at all times.
*Students are not to enter laboratories, language rooms, the Technics and music rooms until invited by the teachers.
*The riding of bicycles or skateboards is prohibited along the front drive.Students riding bicycle must wear an approved bicycle helmet.
*No knives, explosive or dangerous materials may be brought into the school or boarding houses.
*Students are forbidden to interfere with fire safety equipment.An automatic fine will be imposed if this occurs.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones are not to be used from 8:30a.m.to 3:30p.m.At these times, phones should be switched off.If you need to make contact with parents or other significant people, please contact Reception.
1. What shall a student do if he is late?| A．Ask his parents to come to school. | B．Write a note explaining his absence. |
| C．Go straight to the School Medical Center. | D．Write down his name in the late book. |
| A．One who brings a knife into a boarding house. |
| B．One who plays with fire safety equipment. |
| C．One who rides a bicycle without a bicycle helmet. |
| D．One who goes into a language room without permission. |
| A．Girls’ hair must be tied back. |
| B．Phones should be turned off all the time. |
| C．Boys’ hair shouldn’t cover eyes, with a natural color. |
| D．If you want to contact your mother at 8:30 p.m.you can turn to the school for help. |
【推荐3】Among the constant adjustive education standards and requirements, it’s important to ask a question: exactly what do we want in a high school graduate?
Some people think the goal is to enter college and earn a bachelor’s degree. Others find that interpretation too narrow, preferring that young people leave school with the skills to move into living-wage jobs. But one thing many people can embrace is that high school graduates are skilled in basic math and English.
A proposed law, House Bill 1308,could ruin that goal. Students must do the following things to get a diploma: earn 24 credits of coursework; complete a High School and Beyond Plan matching those courses; meet one requirement of a series of “graduation pathways”. The problem is that these pathways don’t work for all kids.
In large part, that’s because they guide students toward college standards. Last year, after surveying nearly 1,000 students, researchers discovered that 18% of students said they were “not good” at math, and 33% said they were poor test-takers. For them, the current pathways are a barrier because of their emphasis on these skills.
The new pathway is instead focused on performance. It would allow kids to create a presentation—say an exhibit or report — demonstrating mastery of two core subjects, but not necessarily math or English. When the bill came up for discussion, over 350 people showed their support, because it’s possible that through the performance pathway, a student could create a project emphasizing mastery in “fine arts” and “health and fitness”. Rep. Sharon favors the proposal. In a hearing, she spoke of her granddaughter, who wrote and self-published a novel while still in school, to illustrate the kind of project is workable. While Tafona Ervin worries that the lack of emphasis on math and English could lead students to graduate without solid skills.
If the purpose of education is to ensure that young people are prepared to pursue a fulfilling life, finishing school uncertain of one’s abilities in math and English weakens education’s goal.
1. Why is the question mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．To make an argument. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To raise an education problem. | D．To clarify a concept. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．By making comparisons. | B．By offering statistics. |
| C．By providing suggestions. | D．By doing experiments. |
| A．Workable. | B．Effective. | C．Awful. | D．Reasonable. |
【推荐1】A mum saved her daughter's life with her newly learned first aid skills. Sonya Hall, 33, of Denny Avenue, Lancaster, had only just attended one first aid class the day before when she found herself needing to use the skills on her three-year-old daughter Tilly.
Sonya, who also has son Emmen, six, attended the first aid course at Lune Park Children's Centre in Lancaster. Then she was faced with every parent's worst nightmare when Tilly went blue in the face and stopped breathing. But thanks to her newly acquired skills, Sonya saved Tilly's life.
Sonya said, “Tilly was playing with her brother and they were fighting over a toy. Emmen won the fight. Tilly fell backwards and her head was hit. She was face down and shaking and at first I thought she was upset. But then I saw she was blue in the face and had stopped breathing. I reacted without thinking and immediately started using the first aid skills I had learned the day before which were so fresh in my mind. I began doing mouth-to-mouth and chest compression(胸外按压). It probably took about a minute before Tilly started breathing again, but to me it felt like a lifetime.”
After getting Tilly breathing again, Sonya called an ambulance and the doctors came. Since then, Tilly has been diagnosed with Reflex Anoxic Seizure(反射缺氧发作). Sonya said, “The seizure can happen when there's any unexpected pain, fear or fright. It's just so lucky that the day before it happened, I had been practicing first aid."
The Empowering Parents First Aid course is run by Lancashire Adult Learning. Sonya said, “I am just so glad I did the course and I learnt the first aid skills. I always feared I would not know what to do in a crisis situation, but luckily I had the knowledge and skills to deal with it.”
1. What happened to Tilly?| A．She was knocked down by her brother. |
| B．She fell on the floor and hit her head. |
| C．She was hit by a toy on the head and felt upset |
| D．She was hit by her brother and stopped breathing. |
| A．be crying | B．recognize her failure |
| C．pretend to be hurt | D．be very angry |
| A．Tilly's illness would last all her life. |
| B．Sonya was very nervous and frightened. |
| C．It was very difficult to give first aid. |
| D．It was a long time before Tilly got breathing again. |
| A．enjoyable | B．excited | C．grateful | D．awkward |
| A．Mum saves girl with first aid | B．How to practice first aid |
| C．The importance of first aid | D．Mums should attend first courses |
【推荐2】When a humpback whale began playing with Nan Hauser like a toy, she feared the worst. The 50,000-pound mammal swam toward the marine biologist and began to push her forward.
Nan had been deep-sea diving for 28 years, but had never known a whale like this. It seemed to keep throwing Nan on its head and back. Most of all, it wanted to keep Nan under its pectoral fin (胸鳍). For ten tense minutes, the whale lifted Nan out of the ocean. She tried to keep cool and calm, but she was aware that at any moment, the whale could break her bones or organs. She smelt death.
Nan believed the encounter would not end well. Fortunately for her, it did! The whale left her alone long enough for her to surface and return to her research vessel.
Onboard the boat, she saw a 15-foot-long tiger shark swimming quietly on the other side of the whale. The heroic humpback wasn’t playing with her or attacking her. It was protecting her from a deadly predator. Nan later learned that at the same time, another humpback whale was busy keeping the shark at bay. She was moved to tears.
In another story, biologist Adam Warwick saved a black bear from drowning.
When the authorities saw a bear wandering around the streets of Florida, they shot a tranquilizer dart into the 375-pound hungry male, but he escaped into the Gulf of Mexico. The bear was attempting to swim four miles across the harbor. But after just 25 yards, he began to struggle.
Realizing the bear would drown, Adam jumped into the water immediately. He got in front of the bear and began splashing and shouting to try to make him turn around. In a panic, the bear attempted to attack Adam. The six-foot-tall bear reared up, but then fell backward underwater. Adam wrapped his arms around the half-awake animal’s neck. Keeping the bear’s head above water, he dragged him to safety.
1. How did Nan really feel when the whale lifted her out of the ocean?| A．Calm. | B．Excited. | C．Desperate. | D．Puzzled. |
| A．Target. | B．Boat. | C．Laboratory. | D．Car. |
| A．He got to swim in the gulf. | B．He would swim across the harbor. |
| C．He attempted to save the bear. | D．He decided to drown the bear. |
| A．Life and death rescue | B．An encounter with the whale |
| C．Bears: dangerous or endangered? | D．The wild within the city |
The Green family lived in Colorado for less than a year. Before that, they had lived in the same neighborhood in California to which they returned. So Sam had been there before, but only for a short time when he was young.
Several months after the Greens left Colorado, after they were comfortably settled back in California, they heard a scratch at the door. They couldn’t imagine who might be there. It never occurred to them that it might be Sam, because they were sure he was happily set up with his new family back in Colorado. When they opened the door, the Greens saw a dirty, tired dog with very hurting feet. The animal looked a little bit like Sam, but no one could believe that Sam could have walked 840 miles on his own. The tired dog spent the night under the family car. The next day, when he was more rested, he performed some of his old tricks. The Greens knew they had their own dog back.
1. The story suggests that _______ .
| A．dog owners have trouble renting |
| B．many people treat their pets badly |
| C．keeping a dog is easy |
| D．dogs are too much trouble |
a. Sam walked to California.
b. The Greens moved to Colorado.
c. The Greens left Sam.
d. The Greens returned to California.
e. Sam spent the night under the family car.
| A．b, d, c, e, a | B．b, c, d, a, e |
| C．a, c, b, e, d | D．c, e, d, a, b |
| A．the cost of living | B．the country of one’s birth |
| C．the damage to oneself | D．the place to which one is going |
| A．because of his hurting feet | B．from the color and the markings |
| C．by the way he walked | D．after he did some tricks |
【推荐1】He had run for 208 hours and 35 minutes in ten days. So, when Pan Junfan managed to cross the finish line in Guazhou, Gansu Province, on Sept. 18, the tears began to flow.
The 513 kilometers he had completed over rough terrain (地形)in northwestern China would challenge the greatest athletes in the world. The challenge was all the greater for Pan, who pulled off the remarkable feat (功绩) after having part of his right leg amputated (截肢) following a car accident in 2015.
Pan’s challenge was originally the Ultra Gobi, which is considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many marathon runners. Unfortunately, the 400-km race was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. After careful consideration, Pan contacted the race’s organizers and they agreed to reschedule the route and allow him to undertake solo challenge.
During the challenge through the Gobi Desert and the Altun Mountains, the 40-year-ad faced temperatures ranging from—20℃ at right to 30°C by day, wild animals and even a hurricane. Carrying a backpack containing the hare minimum of equipment he would need, Pan battled sleep deprivation(缺乏) and very low body temperature during the journey.
Beginning from the “Mars Camp”in Qinghai Province, the ultra extreme course was expanded to more than 500 km over sand dunes (沙丘), dry valleys, stony plateaus and snowy mountains, finishing in Guazhou.
“I hope that by completing the challenge I can inspire people and tell them that life has limitless possibilities and not to stop trying,” Pan said.
In the last few years, Pan has established a dozen firsts for below-the-knee amputees (被截肢者). These included completing the 2018Ironman 70. 3 Xiamen’s 113 km triathlon (铁人三项) in 7 hours and 26 minutes, finishing the Gangshika Xtrial’s 100 km race in 27 hours and 40 minutes, and successfully conquering the Ironman Western Australia in 2019 which involves swimming for 3. 8 km, cycling for180 km and running for 42. 2 km. As a result, he has been dubbed “the Chinese blade runner”.
1. When did Pan Junfan start his 513-kilometer challenging race?| A．On Sept. 3. | B．On Sept. 9. | C．On Sept. 15. | D．On Sept. 19. |
| A．He had part of his left leg removed. | B．He established a hi-tech company. |
| C．He was involved in a traffic accident | D．He participated in the Ironman Australia. |
| A．Losing touch with his team. | B．Getting lost in the desert. |
| C．Having a high fever. | D．Lacking enough sleep. |
| A．Strong-willed. | B．Warm-hearted. | C．Quick-minded. | D．Cold-blooded. |
【推荐2】Aerial (空中的）performer Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but she never let it stop her.
Wrapped in a loop (圈）of red silk hung from the ceiling, Jennifer Bricker climbs and twists to the music. Her head hangs down and her strong arms let go as she balances on her back, high above the ground — a move that is all the more daring because she has no legs.
Jennifer was a few months old when she was adopted by Sharon and Gerald Bricker. She had big brown eyes, a bright smile, and huge amounts of energy. When a doctor advised her adoptive parents to carry her around in a kind of bucket (桶)，they refused.
Jennifer soon learned to walk and run on her hands and bottom, and grew up fearlessly climbing trees and bouncing on the trampoline (蹦床）with her three older brothers.“My parents didn’t treat me differently so I didn’t grasp the concept that I was different .1 knew I didn't have legs but that wasn’t stopping me from doing the things I wanted to do.”
At the age of three she was fitted with artificial legs, but she never really took to them she moved more freely without them.
In 1996 the Olympic Games took place in Atlanta. Jennifer loved to watch the women's gymnastics team, and especially adored the 14-year-old Dominique Moceanu who competed for the US. When Moceanu and the women’s team won the gold, Jennifer decided she was going to be a gymnast, too. She took up power tumbling, which involves performing floor exercises down a runway. But Jennifer did not want any allowances to be made for her disability.
At the age of 10 she took part in the Junior Olympics and by age 11 she was the tumbling champion for the state of Illinois.
Jennifer now travels the world as an inspirational speaker and acts as an aerial performer.
1. What do we know about Jennifer Bricker?| A．She felt embarrassed without legs. |
| B．She was carried in a bucket as a baby. |
| C．She was brought up as a normal child. |
| D．She lost her legs when she was adopted. |
| A．Because she knew that she was different from others. |
| B．Because she was greatly influenced by Dominique Moceanu. |
| C．Because she was eager to participate in the Junior Olympics. |
| D．Because she wanted to make allowances for her disability. |
| A．Clever. | B．Cautious. | C．Sensitive. | D．Self-respecting. |
| A．The growing process of a disabled person. |
| B．The memory of an aerial performer. |
| C．The experiences of an adoptive family. |
| D．The sufferings of a gymnast. |
【推荐3】9 days after he was born, Zig Ziglar stopped breathing. Sadly, the doctor laid the lifeless body on the bed and then his grandmother held his body close and began whispering in his ear. Surprisingly, he came back to life in her arms.
He was 5 when his father died and 2 days later, his baby sister died too. He was raised the 10th out of 12 children by his widowed mother during The Great Depression. At 7 he was already helping to support his family by selling their vegetables and milk. When he was 20, he married a woman called Jean. In order to support his new family, he quit school and sold pots and pans.
Life as a salesman was unpredictable and so for years, the couple struggled financially. Sometimes he could only afford a few gallons of gas, so wherever his car rolled to a stop was where he would start working door-to-door. But he maintained a positive attitude about everything.
Refusing to accept defeat, he began travelling to churches, schools and clubs, sharing lessons about the power of positive thinking. When the company he worked for broke up, he turned to full-time motivational speaking, helping countless people achieve their dreams.
By 1975 he had written See you at the top, a book of his most inspiring thoughts and stories. It was rejected by 30 different publishers before it was finally printed. It has now sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.
Zig Ziglar passed away in 2012, two days after celebrating his 66th wedding anniversary. In his 30 books that have been translated into more than 36 languages, his optimism an enthusiasm have impacted more than 250 million people around the world and continues to inspire more every day.
1. How old was Zig Ziglar when he finished See you at the top?| A．37. | B．46. | C．49. | D．66. |
| A．He grew up in a large family. |
| B．He sold vegetables and milk to support his new family. |
| C．He wrote a book which was popular with publishers in the beginning. |
| D．To earn a living, he would go to churches and schools to sell pots and pans. |
| A．Salesman, writer and librarian. |
| B．Salesman, speechmaker and writer. |
| C．Writer, speechmaker and librarian. |
| D．Salesman, speechmaker and librarian. |
| A．Ambitious and hard-working. |
| B．Fortunate and motivational. |
| C．Pitiful and positive. |
| D．Energetic and generous. |
