During the summer holiday, some students might have been busy with traveling, summer camps and all kinds of courses. But a special group of Chinese middle school students decided to taste the hardship of life outside school.
Twelve students in a big city sold vegetables at a local market together. Within 12 days, they made more than 1,500 yuan.
Among them, the oldest is 21 years old, while the youngest is just 10. They are all cousins in a big family and eight of them are from rural areas.
“Compared to traveling, such social practice connects us and makes us learn how tough our parents are,” said Dalin, 18, to the City Morning Post. Dalin, a senior high graduate, and her 12-year-old brother Xiaolin came up with the idea.
They learned to work hard to sell their veggies. Every morning they had to wake up at 3 o’clock. Some of them went to the farmer’s market to buy vegetables. Some of them went to the local market to take up a temporary stall（临时摊位）. To lower the cost, they learned to bargain（讲价）with the sellers.
At about 6:30 a.m., they began to sell vegetables. They peddled（吆喝）loudly to attract customers. After several days, they got some experience, too.
For example, it was better to put vegetables in order and bigger ones on top. When the vegetables are too heavy, they should give customers an extra plastic bag.
When they finally packed up and went home, they had a small meeting. Everyone took notes and shared their feelings.
“We are tired,” said Dalin, “But we gained a lot.”
1. In the writer’s opinion, the 12 students’ action was ________.| A．popular | B．encouraging | C．strange | D．embarrassing |
| A．cut down the cost | B．share their feelings |
| C．get bigger vegetables | D．attract more customers |
| A．they took up the temporary stall in turn |
| B．they gave each customer an extra plastic bag |
| C．Dalin and Xiaolin got the idea of selling vegetables |
| D．the elder sold vegetables when the younger took notes |
| A．Summer Courses | B．Family Business |
| C．Students Learn from Bargains | D．Cousin’ Work with Vegetables |
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【推荐1】Sunday: the final day of freedom; the last chance to catch your breath before another busy week begins.
Growing up in Singapore and spending a number of years in Britain, I have found that the way we spend Sundays is different in both countries.
“Sun”-day: Friend or enemy?
One can easily tell Sundays in Singapore from those in Britain by looking at the relationships each country has with the sun.
Singapore is a tropical(热带的)island with two seasons: rainy and sunny. When it rains, it’s hot. When it shines, it burns. This is why Singaporeans prefer to spend their time indoors. These days, indoor activities like trampolining(蹦床)are getting popular among young people. We don’t hate the sun, but we don’t like it very much, either.
In Britain, however, sunny days are few and people try to make use of them as much as they can. While I was making my way to the library one Sunday, I met a group of college students outside, bathing in the sun as they wore their beach clothes. I wish I could have joined them.
Sunday roast
This is one of the most British things about Britain. It happens every weekend, usually in the late afternoon. It is a meal with roasted meat, roasted potatoes and roasted or boiled vegetables.
Of course, we eat lunch and dinner in Singapore on Sunday. But the “British Sunday roast” isn’t just about the food. It’s also a time to get together with family and friends.
1. The author thinks Sunday is _______.| A．a day to relax |
| B．a day to prepare for the coming week |
| C．a very busy day |
| A．Because it is always rainy outside. |
| B．Because the sun will hurt their skin. |
| C．Because they hate the sun. |
| A．Sundays. | B．Sunny days. | C．People in Britain. |
| A．roasted meat and potatoes |
| B．boiled meat and roasted vegetables |
| C．roasted meat and fruit |
| A．Sundays in Britain and Singapore are important. |
| B．British people enjoy more sunny days than Singapore. |
| C．There are different ways to spend Sundays in Britain and Singapore. |
“Homestay is a form of study—abroad program. It allows the visitor to stay with a local family to better understand the local lifestyle. It also helps to improve the visitor’s language ability. If you wish to learn more about foreign cultures or to get foreign experience, you should join this kind of holiday.
After this meeting,
After we got to London, we went to stay with different families. I was lucky that my host family (寄宿家庭)was a white couple who had a daughter about my age.
The holiday was a valuable experience for me. I enjoyed every minute of it.
| A. Yes, time really flew fast B. I am sure you won’t be disappointed C. I always thought about this kind of holiday D. They treated me as a daughter of their family E. The holiday was filled with activities every day |
Li Junzhe, 15, Huaihua, Hunan Province (省) My friends and I will travel to Beijing right after the exam. We planned to go by ourselves but were turned down by our parents. They said we were too young to travel alone. They said they would go with us. I'm okay with it because I've already traveled by myself.
Zhu Hangian, 15, Dexing, Jiangxi Province What am I going to do this summer? Of course I'll go to see the Great Wall! But before that, I will watch movies. Because of the big exam, I haven't seen any movies for a long time. I will watch whatever is in the cinema! As for the Great Wall, I can't wait to see the beautiful views.
Dong Xu, 14, Dalian, Liaoning Province I will, no doubt, play computer games for days after the big exam. My mother never let me during the past few years. I can't imagine how exciting it will be. Also my friends and I will go to see the Great Wall.
1. Who has the experience of travelling alone?
| A．Dong Xu | B．Nobody |
| C．Zhu Hangjian | D．Li Junzhe |
| A．watch movies at home |
| B．play computer games |
| C．see films in the cinema |
| D．go to Beijing with his friends |
| A．they will go to see Shanghai Expo |
| B．they all want to see movies |
| C．they will play games for days |
| D．they will travel to Beijing |
【推荐1】When talking about picking a right school, a mother and teacher gave some pieces of advice.
In the latest issue (期) of Youth magazine, the mother shared the school advice she gave her daughters with young people across the country.
“I’ve told my daughters many times that I don’t want them to choose a name,” the mother said. “I don’t want them to think, ‘Oh, I should go to these top schools.’ We live in a country with hundreds of excellent universities. So the first question is: what’s going to work for me?”
“When it was time to prepare for picking schools, nobody around me believed I could get into Xiamen University. But through hard work I finally made it,” she continued. “So, my second piece of advice is: believe in yourself, no matter what other people might say. Once your goal is set, you only need to try your best to make it come true.”
“The last piece of advice is not to be worried even if your dreams don’t come true. As I’ve said above, there are so many good universities out there. So it’s important for everybody to understand that you can always find a university that gives you a great education.”
1. The mother shared her advice ________.| A．with her students | B．with her husband |
| C．in Youth magazine | D．in Xiamen University |
| A．a father and mother | B．a wife and her husband |
| C．a mother and teacher | D．a father and teacher |
| A．a story of her daughters | B．a story of her own |
| C．some different reasons | D．some different ideas |
| A．we can realize our dream through hard work |
| B．the name of the university isn’t the most important |
| C．it’s not necessary to care what other people might say |
| D．more than one university can give us a good education |
| A．Colorful University Life | B．Best School Education |
| C．A Report on University Building | D．Advice on School Picking |
【推荐2】Mobile phones are an important business tool for farmers in rural areas. But they also put a valuable educational tool in their hands.
The University of Illinois in the United States has a project called SAWBO—Scientific Animations without Borders. It produces educational videos that can be downloaded to cell phones. The goal is to help people in developing countries improve their lives.
One video shows farmers how to make a natural insecticide from neem seeds(种子) to prevent insect damage to crops. The process starts with sorting and drying the neem fruits. Then let the fruit dry in the sun for about three or four days, until they become brown. Using a mortar(碾槌) and stick, the fruits are slightly pounded to remove the shells from the fruits without breaking the seed inside.
The videos use computer animation(动画). Some of the animated characters are a little funny looking-like a farmer with a long nose. But the subjects are serious, including a health video on preventing cholera(霍乱). Team member Francisco Seufferheld says the information in the videos is meant to be quickly understood. He says, “In two minutes, we can explain a complicated idea.”
The researchers tested the seven-minute video on seven mobile phones. They wanted to see if people would share the video using Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, files can be passed to a nearby phone even if neither phone is connected to the Internet. As a result, in one month, the video had spread to one hundred eighteen people in fifty different villages. “This is just unbelievable effect,” said Francisco Seufferheld.
The team has made a few videos so far. These are available in a total of eighty languages, dialects and accents. Professor Barry Pittendrigh says there are plans for more videos later this year.
1. What is the text mainly about?| A．A best-selling mobile phone. |
| B．A valuable educational project for farmers |
| C．United States support for developing countries |
| D．A new type of scientist –farmer relationship |
| A．raise farmers’ standard of living |
| B．do some research on mobile phones |
| C．develop farmers’ practical skills |
| D．help farmers prevent insect damage to crops |
| A．includes health video on preventing cholera |
| B．can be passed to farmers using Bluetooth technology |
| C．can be used to sort and dry the neem fruits. |
| D．is easy for farmers to understand |
| A．moved | B．beat | C．picked | D．cut |
【推荐3】In July, China introduced the “double reduction (双减)” policy. It hopes to reduce schoolwork burden(负担)on primary and junior high school students. The policy calls for reducing homework and after-school classes. According to the policy, children below the third grade will not have homework anymore. It should take no more than 90 minutes for junior high school students to finish their homework. After-school training institutions(校外培训机构)are not allowed to offer extra education courses or advanced(超前的)teaching on weekends, holidays or during winter and summer vacations. One month has passed since the new semester began. How do students feel about this new policy?
“Our homework is clearly less than before,” said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. “We are not encouraged to buy workbooks anymore. The exercises are mainly from the textbook.”
According to Shen, students have enough time to process new knowledge now. “Our teachers are also giving us more chances to do experiments and learn from real life,” said Shen. “For example, we went to research earthworms(蚯蚓)in a field during a biology class. This is a much better way to learn things than just hitting the books.”
For 13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin, the best thing about “double reduction” is the increased time in after-school activities. “We can now spend more time taking part in clubs and activities, such as dancing, volleyball and drama. I have joined a group called “leadership development” where I can learn all kinds of skills beyond schoolwork,” said Zhang.
Both Shen and Zhang find there are fewer exams now. But they think it’s not necessarily a good thing. “Exams push me to study harder. Each exam shows my progress as well as my weak points,” Zhang said.
Shen also pointed out that when burden is lightened, self-discipline(自律) becomes the key. “Some students now spend more time having fun when homework is finished early. But if you use all the free time to relax, you might fall behind other students,” he said. “
1. The “double reduction(双减)” policy aims to ________.| A．make vacations longer for students | B．reduce the pressure put on teachers |
| C．reduce students’ schoolwork burden | D．help students become more competitive |
| A．Homework is not allowed for primary students. |
| B．Junior high schools should reduce their homework. |
| C．All after-school training institutions are asked to close. |
| D．After-school training institutions should offer advanced teaching. |
| A．Sports. | B．Math. | C．Public speaking. | D．Computer programming. |
| A．They have less homework and fewer exams now. |
| B．They can spend more time in after-school activities. |
| C．They think the best thing is to have fewer exams now. |
| D．They have more chances to learn knowledge from real life. |
| A．Students should learn to be self-discipline. |
| B．Students should use all the free time to relax. |
| C．Exams aren’t necessary because they only show students’ weak points. |
| D．Students should spend more time having fun after finishing homework. |
【推荐1】What do we do when we go camping? First, we work out a plan. We take food, clothing, a knife and things for cooking and eating. We take things to keep us away from insects(昆虫) and the sunlight.
Then we put everything into the car and drive to the woods(树林). We look for a place for campers and look for a good place for our tent. The place should have a lot of moving air. This will keep some insects away. High land with water on both sides of it is good. Then we put up our tent. We put everything into the tent, and we are ready for fun. We can do many things. We can swim in the lake, walk in the woods, climb a mountain, row a boat or go fishing.
In the evening, we come back to the tent. We build a big fire because it can keep the insects away. We sit around the fire and talk. We may tell interesting stories or we may sing songs. At night we lie down on the grass. We can look up at the stars. It is a busy day, so we try to go to sleep early. Everything is dark. Everything is quiet. We hope we won’t hear music from the radio in the next tent. We hope it won’t rain.
1. Before going camping we should first ________.| A．work out a plan | B．take some food |
| C．take things to keep us warm | D．take something for cooking and eating |
| A．野营 | B．猎人 | C．露营者 | D．帐蓬 |
| A．one or two | B．only a few | C．many | D．two or three |
| A．it is cold at night | B．it can keep us warm |
| C．it can keep the insects away | D．it is dark and quiet |
| A．work out a plan | B．the things we do when camping |
| C．take things to keep us warm | D．the plan for camping |
【推荐2】Hi, I’m Tina. I’m 11 years old. At school I like art best. Mrs. Hilbert is my art teacher. She’s my friend Sally’s mom, too. She’s a great artist(艺术家). I love to watch her draw. Mrs. Hilbert likes music. She plays good music when she draws. Sometimes she teaches us to draw in class. Sometimes she asks us to look at pictures of other artists. It helps us to think of what to draw. We all like it.
We have an art exhibition (展览) on May 5th this year. Our pictures will (将) be in the school library. We can ask our family to go to the exhibition. My mother and my sister will go. My father won’t go because he is busy. I am drawing three pictures now. I hope (希望)one of them can be in the exhibition.
1. Tina and Sally are ________.| A．sisters | B．friends | C．cousins |
| A．Playing good music. | B．Drawing in class. | C．Looking at other artists’ pictures. |
| A．On April 5th. | B．On May 15th. | C．On May 5th. |
| A．Tina’s mother. | B．Tina’s father. | C．Tina’s sister. |
| A．She is twelve years old. | B．She likes Mrs. Hilbert. | C．She wants to be an actress. |
【推荐3】It was Julia’s 10th birthday. Her mom came to her school and joined the fun. The classmates said “Happy Birthday” to Julia. Then Julia’s mom handed out the birthday treats.
She was very good at making sweet cupcakes and delicious cookies. But this year, the things Julia’s mom brought were not so delicious. She brought some pencils. Why? Because Julia’s school has made a new rule that the sweet treats(甜点) are not allowed(允许) at school parties.
Julia’s school is not the only school to ban(禁止) the sweet treats. Some other schools around the country have done the same thing. Some American experts think that fewer sweets will be good for kids’ health. One third of American kids are overweight. Being overweight may lead to serious health problems.
Of course, most kids don’t like this rule. They say, “What’s fun about a party if there are no cupcakes?” And many parents also dislike the rule. “I want my kids to be healthy.” says one of the parents. “But eating the birthday cake is an important tradition. It makes me sad that my kids will not be able to enjoy the birthday cake.”
How did Julia’s mom feel about this rule? She was sad when she first learned of the rule. But Julia’s classmates liked the pencils very much. That made her feel better.
1. Julia celebrated her birthday ________.| A．at home | B．in a park | C．at school | D．in a restaurant |
| A．Because she was too busy to make them. |
| B．Because sweet cupcakes were not popular anymore. |
| C．Because it would take her much time to make cupcakes. |
| D．Because the new school rule didn’t allow her to do so. |
| A．too heavy | B．too serious | C．so strong | D．so active |
| A．Julia liked what her mom did for her birthday. |
| B．Julia’s mom didn’t need to go to school parties. |
| C．Julia’s mom didn’t have to make sweet cupcakes. |
| D．Julia ‘s classmates liked the pencils her mom prepared for them. |
| A．Julia was eleven years old after the party. |
| B．Most kids like cupcakes at school parties. |
| C．The new rule has become popular among kids. |
| D．Julia’s mom never made the sweet treats for Julia. |
