【推荐1】Do you like it when your teachers run over(拖延) class time? If you don’t like it, you may like the new bell at Shanghai No. 8 Middle School.

The school began to use the new bell this semester. It helps teachers remember it is break time. The new bell has three parts. The first part lasts 15 seconds. It is made up of lovely folk music. Next, there are 20 seconds of silence. The final 25-second bell is a fast-paced march(快节奏进行曲) that seems to tell each teacher, “You have to end class now!”

Most students and teachers welcome the new bell. This school no longer has a problem with teachers giving instructions after call is over.

Chen Yong is a student at the school. He can’t keep listening to the teacher when the bell rings, because he is thinking about his lost break time. “We tried many ways to stop teachers before, but nothing worked,” Chen told the Shanghai Evening Post. “It’s better now. When the folk music is on, teachers know that class is going to be over in one minute.”

Shen Huimin, a teacher at No. 8 Middle School,   agrees that the new bell is creative. “In the past, we usually wanted to add a few words after class. But we often forgot the time,” Shen said. “The new bell reminds us twice. It’s a small change, but it’s really solving a big problem.”

1. The new bell is now used at ________.

A．middle school s all over China

B．middle schools in Shanghai

C．Shanghai No.8 Middle School

2. How many times does the new bell ring in one minute?

A．Once.

B．Twice.

C．Three times.

3. What do most teachers and students think of the new bell?

A．It’s bad.

B．It’s creative.

C．It’s not good enough.

4. What does the underlined word “reminds” mean in Chinese?

A．提醒

B．鼓励

C．取悦

5. What is the story mainly about?

A．A new bell to remind teachers to end class on time.

B．How to get along well with teachers.

C．How t have a good rest after class.

【推荐2】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

Today we had a discussion about “If you have only one day left”. All the students were very excited to take part in it.     1     Most students said they would stay at home and help their parents with the housework.     2     If their parents hear what they have said, how happy they will be! Some students wanted to do something different such as helping others.     3     They thought if they helped more people, they would make their lives more meaningful. Only a few students said they would do nothing but just have a rest at home. They had too much to do every day.     4     Although the class had different ideas, we all knew that it was important to cherish (珍惜) our life.     5     She said, “I’m glad you all want to use your limited (有限的) life to do something meaningful. But please remember: try to make the best of your time!”

A．They wanted to show love to their parents.

B．At last, the teacher summed up our discussions.

C．It seemed that different people had different opinions.

D．They needed a rest.

E．They said they should do something meaningful to the world.

【推荐3】When Justin Tong was a child， other kids felt sorry for him． His parents always had him doing lots of housework such as carrying out the rubbish and sending newspapers． But when he grew up， he was better off than his childhood friends and lived a happier and healthier life．

These are the finding of a 40﹣year study that followed the lives of 456 children in London． It showed that the children who had worked hard in childhood had a richer and a happier future． "Children who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力） and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society，" said Daniel Brown， the psychologist（心理学家） who made the discovery． "And because they felt good about themselves， others felt good about them．"

Brown's study followed these children in great detail． Interviews were repeated at ages 25， 31 and 47．Under Brown， the researchers compared the children's mental﹣health scores with their childhood﹣activity scores． Points were awarded for part﹣time jobs， housework， effort in school， and ability to deal with problems．

Working at any age is important． Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility， independence， confidence and competence ﹣ the underpinnings （基础） of emotional health． They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals． The most competent adults are those who know how to do this．Yet work isn't everything． As Tolstoy once said， "One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love， to work for the person one loves and to love one's work．"

1. What do we know about Justin Tong？

A．He enjoyed a happy life．	B．He felt sorry for the other kids．
C．He always sold newspapers．	D．He seldom collected rubbish．

2. Who will probably succeed in the future according to Paragraph 2？

A．Children who enjoy happier and richer lives．

B．Children who work in the home or community．

C．Children who take part in Daniel Brown's study．

D．Children who feel good about people around them．

3. How did Brown follow the children in his study？

A．By giving housework and praise．	B．By interviewing and giving scores．
C．By setting goals and showing love．	D．By solving problems and testing them．

4. What's the purpose of the passage？

A．To talk about an interesting study．	B．To introduce Justin Tong's success．
C．To tell us about childhood activities．	D．To encourage children to work hard．

【推荐1】

How would you like your very own scarecrow(稻草人)? You can make one out of some old boards(木板). You can use it to scare away birds in your garden. You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise! Here are what you will need: ·an adult helper; ·seven boards(each 10 cm wide): one 160 cm long; three 50cm long; one 30 cm long; two 60 cm long. ·a hammer and nails; ·safety pins; ·a pen; ·a shirt; a long skirt; gloves and boots; a hat and a pillow;
hammer	nails	safety pins	pillow	boots
Step 1: Lay the boards on the ground. Make the shape. You will have two arm pieces left over. You will add them later. Step 2: Ask an adult to nail(固定) the pieces together. Step 3: Put the shirt on. Ask an adult to nail one arm piece to the shoulder. Then put on the gloves. Do the same with the other arm. Step 4: Put on the skirt. Step 5: Nail the pillow on top as the head. Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it. Step 6: Stand the body up and put it where you want. Step 7: Put the hat on and then put the boots under the skirt so it looks like it has feet.

1. What can a scarecrow be used to?

A．Catch birds.

B．Protect your visitors.

C．Scare dogs away.

D．Surprise your visitors.

2. If you want to make a scarecrow, how many boards do you need?

A．One.

B．Three.

C．Two.

D．Seven.

3. In which steps do you need the help from adults?

A．Step 2 and Step 5.

B．Step 1 and Step 3.

C．Step 2 and Step 3.

D．Step 4 and Step 6.

4. Which shows the correct steps to make a scarecrow?
a. Prepare all that you need.
b. Let the body stand where you want.
c. Dress up the body and make a head for it.
d. Put the hat on and put the boots under the skirt.
e. Nail the body parts together.

A．a-e-c-b-d

B．a-e-b-c-d

C．e-c-b-d-a

D．a-b-c-d-e

5. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To sell some boards.	B．To show where to buy a scarecrow.
C．To share a story.	D．To teach how to make a scarecrow.

【推荐2】根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”）。

Recently, anxiety about eye health of students is very real. Many students have started wearing glasses. However, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province might be a special case. It has achieved something remarkable (非凡的) — none of its 536 students have myopia (近视). Eye health experts say some of its methods are worth learning.

First of all, every student is required to go outside during class breaks. They play outdoors for over three hours a day, according to Yang Qingyi, a teacher at the school. “Even for shy kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said.

Other methods have also helped. For example, students don’t take smartphones or other electronic devices (设备) to school. They get at least 10.5 hours of sleep every day. The school tries to provide a balanced diet. And there are green trees all around the school, according to the school’s head teacher.

Nationwide, the attention on eye health has been growing. The double-reduction policy came out in July 2021. It says that primary schools should not give homework to first-and second-graders so that they won’t use their eyes too much. There is also a guideline brought out by the National Health Commission (NHC), saying that schools should examine students’ eyesight (视力) at least twice every year.

1. Eye health experts say anxiety about eye health of students is very real.
2. None of the students and teachers in Wantang Primary School have myopia.
3. Students in Wantang Primary School should take walks outside for over three hours a day.
4. According to a guideline by NHC, it’s necessary for schools to examine students’ eyesight every year.
5. From the passage, we know how Wantang Primary School helps stop students from myopia.

【推荐3】After spending forty hours playing an online game King of Glory, a middle school student had a stroke (中风) and nearly died. This happened in Guangdong Province in April, 2017. It shows how bad things can get if one becomes addicted (上瘾的) to the Internet. To stop more teenagers from becoming addicted to the Internet, the Ministry of Education (MOE, 教育部) sent a letter to all parents in China on April 20, 2018. It calls on them to pay more attention to their children’s online activities. The MOE also sent an urgent (紧急的) notice to primary and middle schools, asking them to monitor (监督) students’ Internet use. From then on, schools began to pay more attention to their students’ Internet use and their use of mobile phones.

Schools have been told to teach students how to avoid violent (暴力的) online event. If students show signs of being addicted to the Internet, they can get help from their teachers to give up their addiction. Among China’s 772 million Internet users, about 151 millions of them are between the ages of ten and nineteen, according to the China Internet Network Information Center. It’s important to pay attention to how much time you spend Online. To make better use of the Internet, experts advise that students should limit their screen time to less than 1. 5 hours a day. To put their free time to better use, they can develop good hobbies, like reading or playing sports.

Judge the following sentences true (T) or false (F) according to the, passage.
1. Playing computer games for too long caused the student mentioned in paragraph 1 nearly died.
2. The MOE sent a letter to all parents in China in April, 2017.
3. The MOE sent a letter to all parents in China to put students free time to better use.
4. There are 722 million Internet users between the age of 10 and 17 in China.
5. Students can use the Internet at most 1. 5 hours a day according to experts.

【推荐2】Blue Sky Middle School’s Rules

You Must

·Arrive at school by half past seven every morning. ·Hand in your homework by eight. ·Look clean and tidy. ·Be quiet in the library. ·Stay on the playground at break (休息) time. ·Stand up when a teacher comes into the classroom.

You Mustn’t

·Wear jeans. ·Eat or drink in the classroom. ·Bring music players to school. ·Run or shout in the school buildings. ·Talk loudly in the hallways. ·Fight.

1. When do you have to get to school every morning?

A．By half past seven.

B．By eight.

C．By half past eight.

2. The underlined phrase “Hand in” means “________” in Chinese.

A．上交

B．握手

C．完成

3. What do you have to do when your teacher comes into the classroom?

A．Hand in your homework.

B．Be quiet.

C．Stand up.

4. What can you do when you are in the school buildings?

A．Eat or drink.

B．Be quiet.

C．Talk loudly.

5. From the passage we know ________.

A．students can wear jeans to school

B．students can’t stay on the playground when they are free

C．students can’t talk loudly in the school buildings

【推荐3】Foreign Funny School Rules

Every school has its own set of rules to keep students disciplined (守纪律的). The rules change from one school to another. Some schools are much stricter than others. There are also some rules that look strange or funny to us. Here are some funny school rules:

In Japan, most schools demand (强烈要求) that students wear uniforms, such as sports suits or skirts. But many Japanese schools even regulate (规定) the color of underwear! They also demand that girls’ white socks are folded in a certain way and boys’ heads are shaved (被剃光). And Japanese schools also tell students that they may not date, go to the movies, leave home after sunset or play video games without permission from the school.

In America, for safety at some schools, students must have a pair of indoor shoes to change into at school every day. This makes sure students won’t fall over on the wet floors and keeps the schools clean. Chewing gum (嚼口香糖) is not allowed in many US school buildings, as it is difficult to clean up. And if students chew gum in class,_________.

In Britain, strange hairstyles are not allowed in some schools. But they might allow students to wear certain hairstyles during the World Cup years. Two students had a special design shaved into their hair during 2006 World Cup. But they were not accepted by their school after that because the school said the rules had changed since then.

1. What are the students not allowed to do in Japan?

A．They aren’t allowed to shave their heads.

B．They aren’t allowed to date without permission.

C．They aren’t allowed to wear sports suits.

D．They aren’t allowed to play video games at home.

2. Which is the best one to be put into the blank in the third paragraph?

A．it is hard to clean up as well

B．they will make too much noise

C．it is unfair for the others who don’t

D．they may not focus on their study

3. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．How foreign students keep themselves disciplined.

B．How important school rules become.

C．How strange some foreign school rules are.

D．How foreign students get used to their school rules.

4. From the text we can infer ________.

A．different countries may have different school rules

B．some funny school rules are of real use

C．school rules in the UK are not very strict

D．school rules in Japan are better than those in the US