Duan Jiayang, a 12-year-old student of a primary school in Sichuan, learns the skills required to take care of vegetable fields.
“I learned how to place the mulch film (地膜),” he says, “It’s not easy.”
In China, many parents place a heavy focus on their children’s good results in study, but vocational (职业的) skills have little been cared.
“Some parents do everything for their children,” says Yan Mei, a teacher in a primary school, adding that many students are short of the basic skills needed in their daily lives. For example, Yan says, some parents would do the school’s general cleaning instead of their children. Since March last year, the governments have given out a lot of policies (政策), requiring that colleges, middle schools and primary schools pay more attention to teaching students practical skills.
Following these policies, the primary school founded an “agricultural (农业的) class base” on one of its schoolyards. Students plant fruit and vegetables on an area of land about 4,000㎡ in size.
In the days coming up to the May Day holiday, students of different grades at the school worked together in the fields, says school principal Yang Bo. They planted watermelon, carrot and corn. May Day, also known as Labor Day, is celebrated on May 1st in China.
The school hopes that students will understand the food is quite valuable so that they will better realize the difficulties that their parents went through.
1. What does Duan Jiayang think of this activity?| A．Boring. | B．Easy. | C．Difficult. | D．Interesting. |
| A．Children’s life skills. | B．Children’s good results in study. |
| C．Teachers’ skills course. | D．Teachers’ teaching level. |
| A．Students will understand the importance of labor. |
| B．Students can realize the difficulties their parents went through. |
| C．Students can learn the basic life skills. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．Youths Get a Lesson in Life through Skills Course |
| B．Duan Jiayang, a Hard-working Student |
| C．Schools Follow the Governments’ Policies |
| D．Parents Hope for Children’s Good Results in School |
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【推荐1】Zhang Guimei is the headmaster of Huaping High School for Girls. She is a member of the Communist Party of China (CPC). On June 29, the 64-year-old won CPC’s top honor—July 1 Medal. She should have it.
In 1996, Zhang began to teach in a middle school in Huaping County, Lijiang, Yunnan. There, she saw many girls drop out of school because their families were poor. She was sad and thought it was important for girls to get a higher education. So she had a dream—to build a free high school for girls.
In 2007, Zhang went to Beijing for the 17th CPC National Congress. She talked about her dream at the meeting. A year later, with help from the local government, Zhang started her school. During the past 13 years, over 1,800 students in the school have made it to universities.
With no child of her own, Zhang lives in a building with her students. She gives most of her money to the students. Zhang is in poor health, but she is still working hard. She gets up at 5:00 a.m. and is always the first to arrive at school. Three times a day she goes to see how the classes are going. She has made over 1,600 visits to students’ families for the past years.
“The things I have done are what many CPC members are doing every day. As long as I can work, I will stand in the classroom to give my all,” she said.
1. What do we know about Zhang from Paragraph 1?| A．She is 66 years old. | B．She got a great honor on June 29. |
| C．She works as a teacher in Beijing. | D．She became a CPC member last July. |
| A．升学 | B．辍学 | C．助学 | D．游学 |
| A．In 1996. | B．In 2007. | C．In 2008. | D．In 2013. |
| A．What help Zhang gets. | B．Zhang’s plan for the school. |
| C．Zhang’s work in the school. | D．What Zhang thinks of her work. |
① hard-working ② interesting ③ kind-hearted ④ creative
| A．①② | B．②④ | C．③④ | D．①③ |
【推荐2】
| US Schools Fight with Behavior American students had been learning at home for more than a year during the pandemic. When they returned to school, teachers began to see more behavioral problems. Bad behavior among students is part of a mental health crisis (精神健康危机) among children. Even before the pandemic, research found that bad behavior in the classroom was increasing. School officials provide enough support to deal with the crisis at Putnam. For the school of around just 250 students, there is also a counselor (辅导员), social workers, and two recently hired interventionists. |
| Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children. The Silver Lining is a special mental training for teachers. This training helps teachers learn warning signs of mental health risks and unusual behaviour in children, and how to prevent a tragedy. The program is run by the National Council for Mental Well-being. The trained teacher can help students in trouble and let them know teachers want to help. |
| Why will the GCSE exam change To students in the UK, the GCSE exam is the equivalent (等同) of Zhongkao, the senior high school entrance exam in China. Due to the pandemic, the UK has made changes to GCSE exam requirements. The GCSE exam boards announced (宣布) they would cut down the amount (数量) of information covered in the upcoming summer exams. |
1. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?
| A．HEALTH | B．EDUCATION |
| C．ENVIRONMENT | D．SPORTS |
| A．Bad behavior among students is due to the pandemic. |
| B．American students had studied at home for a long time. |
| C．Bad behavior is part of mental health crisis among children. |
| D．School officials help to deal with the crisis at Putnam. |
| A．The Silver Lining. |
| B．Teachers Get Mental Health Training, Help Students. |
| C．A Mental Health Crisis in the U.S. |
| D．Warning Signs of Mental Health Risks. |
| A．have higher requirements than before | B．remain the same as before |
| C．cover less information than before | D．cover fewer subjects than before |
| A．students’ bad behaviors |
| B．health problems the students are facing during the pandemic |
| C．exam skills about how to pass the GCSE exams |
| D．effective actions to reduce the influence that the pandemic has brought to schools |
【推荐3】A viral (爆红) video showing a school girl first argued with and kicked (踢) her mother and then a passenger tried to stop her. This video has started an online discussion about children’s upbringing (教养).
It all started when the woman and her daughter took the wrong subway. They got off at a station after realizing that. Then the girl began to argue with her mother, though the mother was carrying their bags, the girl offering little or no help. During the argument, the girl kicked her mother six times.
When the girl kicked her mother, the mother just stood there. And she wasn’t angry with her daughter for kicking her at all.
Parents are responsible (负责的) for telling children what are impolite and can’t be accepted. Only by pointing out their small mistake, parents can stop them from making bigger ones.
To be good parents, it is necessary for them to set examples themselves. Also, they should pass on these values (价值观) to their children.
1. Who ever tried to stop the girl?| A．A subway worker. | B．A policeman | C．A passenger. | D．Her mother. |
| A．A woman lost her bag. | B．A girl fought with a passenger. |
| C．The subway stopped at a wrong station. | D．A girl was very impolite to her mother. |
| A．4 | B．6 | C．7 | D．8 |
| A．She wasn’t angry at all. | B．She was very angry. |
| C．She was excited. | D．She was comfortable. |
| A．parents shouldn’t ask their children to accept their own values |
| B．parents should teach their kids which is wrong or right and set a good example |
| C．it is more important to teach children with words than with examples |
| D．parents should pay more attention to their children’s big mistakes |
【推荐1】The Youth Climate Summit (气候峰会) a week-long festival of climate action for primary and middle schools in the UK, starts on 9 November. It aims to create a fairer, more environmental world and make promises that will help the planet. Climate change is the long-term changes in the world’s weather patterns that are mostly caused by human activity. “Unlike world leaders,” say the summit’s organizers, “young people are refusing to let it drop off the plan.”
Each day has a topic, which includes food and fashion, looking at how humans harm the environment and how to save the planet. Organizations are leading some on line activities. For example, the Marine Conservation Society is hosting meetings on protecting sea fish. Separately, the environmental organization Greenpeace is running a workshop on how to turn worn-out clothing into something new and wearable.
The summit will finish on 13 November, when youth ambassadors (大使) wants schools to stop paper waste. Max, another 16-year-old ambassador wants schools to organize more trips and activities that get students outside to experience the beauty of nature. As part of the summit, hundreds of schools across the country are signing up to the Let’s Go Zero activity, aiming to become carbon-zero (零碳的) by 2030.
Carbon-zero schools are ones that promise to stop emitting carbon in seven areas, including where they get their food and how they use water and recycle their waste. The activity is run by Ashden, a charity working towards climate solutions. Ashden hopes that schools will be able to help each other by sharing ideas and methods. It is also calling on the Government to back the promise. Head over to transform-our-world.org where you can find out more.
1. The writer develops the first sentence in Paragraph 2 mainly by ________.| A．telling stories | B．comparing facts | C．giving examples | D．listing numbers |
| A．recycle and reuse old clothes |
| B．prevent students from wasting paper |
| C．have meetings on saving endangered sea fish |
| D．provide more chances for students to enjoy the nature |
| A．using up | B．taking in | C．sending out | D．cutting down |
| A．explain the problems with climate change |
| B．develop children’s ability to solve social problems |
| C．introduce the environmental organizations to schools |
| D．encourage young people to care more about climate change |
【推荐2】Although you’ve probably heard otherwise, everyone dreams. Even dogs and cats dream. Facts like these can be hard to believe. On the other hand, a lot of myths about dreams seem to be true. Can you tell the difference between myth and fact?
* Myth or Fact? Remembering dreams is a sign of sleeping better.
Myth. There are many factors that cause us to remember dreams, but quality of sleep is not one of them. In fact, some scientists say that it’s easier to remember a dream after a bad night’s sleep rather than a good one.
* Myth or Fact? It’s easier for some people to remember their dreams than it is for others.
Fact. Scientists don’t know why, but people who are more sensitive to sounds tend to remember their dreams. If you’d like to become better at remembering dreams yourself, experts recommend immediately writing down the previous night’s dreams when you wake up. You may even impress yourself with how much more you can remember.
You see it all the time in movies: someone has a dream that appears to predict the future. But could it actually happen? Let’s find out!
* Myth or Fact? Abraham Lincoln dreamt about his own death right before it happened.
Myth. This famous story about the American president was started by his bodyguard. Although this story has been around for over 100 years, the details of the story often changed. This proved that the bodyguard was lying.
* Myth or Fact? Dreams about the future sometimes come true.
Fact. Nineteen people told their friends that they dreamt about the sinking of the Titanic before it happened. It may be hard to believe, but these claims were confirmed to be true. There are also similar stories about dreams that predicted other terrible events, such as 9/11.
These are just a few of the many interesting myths and facts about dreams. From the unknown factors that help us remember our dreams to unbelievable stories about predicting the future, dreams truly are mysterious!
1. What should you do if you want to become better at remembering your dreams?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．The events that caused the Titanic to sink. |
| B．Some factors that lead to poor quality of sleep. |
| C．The reason that Abraham Lincoln’s bodyguard would lie. |
| D．The fact that some people can remember their dreams and others can’t. |
| A．The event of September 11, 2001. | B．The death of Abraham Lincoln. |
| C．The hiring of a bodyguard. | D．The building of Titanic. |
| A．Uncovering the Truth about Dreams | B．Myths About Dreams Are True |
| C．Different People Have Different Dreams | D．Scientists’ Opinions on Dreams |
【推荐3】Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants, but “green” is more than just a color. It also means people should take some steps to protect our environment.
There are several simple things in your everyday life which will make a difference. There is nothing new here but if you follow at least some of these tips, you can be proud of yourself in the protection of the environment.
Donate: You have tons of clothes or things you want to get rid of. If they are still usable, give them to someone who needs them.
Turn off your devices: When you do not use a house device, turn it off. For example, if you don’t watch TV, turn it off. Turn off the light when you leave a room. It’s an easy habit to take up which will help you save a lot of money.
Walk or cycle: Driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask yourself the following question: do I really need my car? Walk or use your bike if the journey is a short one.
Rainwater: Think of recycling rainwater. This water can be used for different purposes.
This list is far from being detailed but all these tips will help you save money and protect our environment.
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1. What does “green” mean in the passage except a kind of color?
| A．The color of leaves. | B．People’s environmental actions. |
| C．The green plants. | D．An important food in nature. |
| A．电器装置 | B．商标图案 | C．花招骗局 | D．标记题铭 |
| A．By bus or by car. | B．By car or by bike. |
| C．By bike or on foot. | D．By bus or on foot. |
| A．Only one. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In an art book. | D．In a story magazine. |
【推荐1】What do mothers think of housework? Let’s read the following ideas.
| Laura | We don’t like housework, but at the same time, we hope to have a clean and comfortable home. I learn from my neighbor Teresa. She says, “You don’t have to do everything right away, but ‘do small things with great love.’ Start with the easy ones, rest, and then go on with others. It becomes less tiring but much more interesting when you divide（分成）things to smaller parts.” |
| Mona | Do you know what you should call those who use towels（毛巾）but never wash them, eat meals but never do the dishes, sit in rooms but never clean? If your answer is, “a house guest（房客）”, you’re wrong, because I just described my kids. |
| Mary | My kids seem to learn to use the computer and turn on the TV quickly. However, they have difficulty in using the vacuum cleaner（吸尘器）. It is really amazing. |
| A．Mary. | B．Mona. | C．Her friend. | D．Teresa. |
| A．Hard-working. | B．Helpful. | C．Lazy. | D．Serious. |
| A．Her guests. | B．Her kids. | C．Her parents. | D．Her students. |
| A．They all talk about their kids. |
| B．Mary’s kids can’t use the computer. |
| C．Mona’s kids never help with the housework. |
| D．Laura doesn’t like a clean and comfortable home. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A textbook. | C．A sports magazine. | D．A science report. |
【推荐2】There is always a discussion about whether you should get your kids to do chores at home or not. However, getting kids to do housework is really good for children in many ways. So I find it hard to understand why you wouldn’t get them to do chores.
The most important reason is that getting children to do chores teaches them a lot of life skills. They need to know how to clean, how to cook, how to shop, etc. It is, however, one of the things that schools don’t teach completely, so it is one of the main parts of learning that parents should provide for children before they leave home.
Children like to feel proud about their achievements. Making them help around the house can really help to give them a sense of pride. Also, giving them praise for helping will make them want to do more. They will feel happy to be able to help around the house.
Giving your children a job to do or an area in the house to look after will help them learn how to be responsible in their future life. They will see the benefit (益处) of keeping things organized, clean and tidy—and also be more thankful for what you do for them as they grow up.
Planning is a life skill that can be got from helping around the house. As children get older, you can start to teach them how to understand the needs of themselves and others and plan by themselves. For example, if they help with the washing, let them make sure that they do it in time. They may start to plan ahead.
All these reasons for getting kids to help around the house mean that they’ll grow up with a great set of skills that can be good for them throughout their lives. Why not get started today?
1. Who does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Parents. | B．Workers. | C．Teachers. | D．Children. |
| A．Helping around the house. | B．Learning all by themselves at school. |
| C．Learning some life skills. | D．Understanding the needs of themselves. |
| A．By planning ahead. | B．By finishing homework in time. |
| C．By being given a job to do. | D．By being thankful for what they get. |
| A．He is against it. | B．He is surprised at it. |
| C．He agrees with it. | D．He doesn’t care about it. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
Here are a few ways to motivate (激发) children to do chores.
Decide what kinds of chores children do. For younger children, give them easy work, like putting away their toys.
Tell children about the importance of doing chores.
Give children some money to do more chores.
| A．Make a list of chores for children. |
| B．Set good examples in the family. |
| C．Make children do chores happily. |
| D．Ask children to do all kinds of chores. |
| E．As the children get older, make them do more difficult chores. |
| F．Giving money for more chores can also work. |
| G．Discuss the importance of doing them and how they help the whole family. |
