Starting from this fall term, students in primary and middle school will have at least one lesson every week to learn basic household skills such as cleaning and cooking.
Primary school students in first and second grades need to do basic cleaning, wash vegetables and peel fruit, and learn to raise one or two kinds of plants or small animals.
Third and fourth graders should clean their classrooms, wash their underwear, and know how to make cold dishes and use home appliances (电器).
Fifth and sixth graders should learn the skills of cooking two or three common dishes, such as fried eggs.
For middle school students, they are encouraged to cook three or four dishes all by themselves, learn how to make one or two kinds of traditional handicrafts (手工艺品), and experience one or two types of new technologies, modern service or volunteer work.
People welcomed such courses and some said, “It is necessary to teach young students basic skills.” Some regretted not learning such skills during their school days.
Yang Jianping, mother of a first grader in Beijing, strongly supports teaching students such courses. Yang often asks her son to help make simple dishes and has taken him to plant vegetables at his grandmother’s garden in the countryside during summer vacation.
“He is very interested in planting vegetables and asks to video chat with his grandmother to see the plants every day,” she said.
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1. Primary and middle school students need to learn ________ from this fall term.
| A．basic household skills | B．basic technology |
| C．writing skills | D．science knowledge |
| A．Third and fourth graders. | B．Fifth and sixth graders. |
| C．First and second graders. | D．Middle school students. |
| A．hotel service | B．volunteer work |
| C．modern farm work | D．traditional painting |
| A．To the parks. | B．To foreign countries. |
| C．To the mountains. | D．To the countryside. |
| A．Learn basic languages at school | B．Learn household skills at school |
| C．Learn to do housework | D．Learn to raise plants and animals |
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【推荐1】It happens to all of us. When it is the end of the term, your teacher will give you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now?
A bad report card is something that almost all the students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate (评价) students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.
The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation (参与) in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behavior (行为)! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then make a careful plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That's a good way to make your parents less angry.
While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world's most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, you should too!
1. What is the problem with the grades?| A．Grades are sometimes incorrect. |
| B．It's important to get good grades. |
| C．We don't always get good grades we want. |
| D．Most schools evaluate students by using grades. |
| A．you feel worried that your parents must be angry with you |
| B．you have no idea about how your grades were calculated |
| C．you have made a promise to change some bad behaviour |
| D．you have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades |
| A．Telling your parents the test was too difficult for you |
| B．Explaining why you couldn't complete your homework on time |
| C．Understanding all parents want their children to get good grades |
| D．Showing your parents you have a careful plan to improve your grades |
| A．To compare successful people with unsuccessful people. |
| B．To describe whether they had good grades or bad grades. |
| C．To encourage students to become successful like those people. |
| D．To explain that even successful people fail from time to time. |
My name is Lin Yin. I’m a Chinese student. I’m happy to have a friend in America (美国). I go to school from Monday to Friday. In the morning I usually get up at 6:00 and take a bus to the school. And our first class starts at 8:00 in the morning every day. What time does your first class start in America? We have seven classes in a day. We have many subjects: Chinese, English, science, math, biology, history, P.E., music and art. Music is my favorite subject. I think it’s relaxing. After school we usually have lots of homework. We go home at about 5:30 in the afternoon.
Please write and tell me about your school life (生活) in America.
Yours,
Lin Yin
1. When does the class start in the morning in China?| A．At 5: 30 o’clock. | B．At 6 o’clock. | C．At 7 o’clock. | D．At 8 o’clock. |
| A．Six. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Nine. |
| A．Music. | B．Math. | C．Art. | D．History. |
| A．About her classes. | B．About her morning. |
| C．About her school life in China. | D．About her school. |
【推荐3】Did you see any discussions about archaeology（考古学）on social media in 2020? The subject became popular because of Zhong Fangrong, a girl who got a very high score in gaokao.
As a liberal arts（文科）student in Hunan, Zhong chose to major in archaeology at Peking University. As a “left-behind girl” in a small village. Zhong was expected to apply for a “money-related” major so that she could make more money for her family. But she made her decision by following her heart.
Many Internet users were surprised by her decision and questioned her, saying that she would be wasting her efforts. “You will regret your choice once you enter the job market,” one of them wrote.
But museums and archaeology researchers were supporting Zhong. They have sent her archaeology books and letters of congratulation.
Lin Zhivan, an archaeologist from Sichuan, said Internet users who questioned Zhong’s choice had little understanding of the subject. After graduation, Zhong can work at public museums or archaeology research institutes, which offer stable（稳定的）jobs and good pay, or she can choose to work for private archaeological companies that offer even higher pay. These are common choices for young people who major in archaeology.
Actually, archaeology might have a more hopeful future than you might think. In 2020, President Xi Jinping stressed several times that archaeological research should be greatly emphasized（重视）. Archacological findings disclose the origin（起源）and evolution（演变）of Chinese culture, which can build up people’s confidence in Chinese culture.
Gu Yunong, a senior archaeology student at Peking University, said the major is meaningful. “For the country and humankind, archaeology builds up our cultural identity. For people like me, it allows us to travel between the past and the present.” Gu said, “Archaeology has made my life more meaningful.”
1. What can we know about Zhong Fangrong according to the passage?| A．She became popular on social media in 2020. |
| B．She was a liberal arts student in Hubei Province. |
| C．She chose to major in archaeology at Peking University. |
| D．She didn’t make an effort in the National College Entrance Examination. |
①President Xi Jinping ②Liu Zhiyan ③Gu Yunong ④one Internet use
a. Archaeology makes his life more meaningful.
b. Zhong will regret her choice when she looks for a job.
c. Archaeological research should be greatly emphasized.
d. Zhong can work at public museums or archaeology research institutes.
| A．①-c ②-d ③-a ④-b | B．①-a ②-c ③-b ④-d | C．①-c ②-a ③-b ④-d | D．①-a ②-b ③-c ④-d |
| A．Before 2020, archaeology was a popular major. |
| B．Many students chose to learn archaeology in the past. |
| C．Archaeology is not as important as money-related” majors. |
| D．There will be more students to study archaeology in the future. |
| A．Shy and helpful. | B．Brave and strong-minded. | C．Careful and serious. | D．Active and warm-hearted. |
【推荐1】While good grades and test are the basic requirements(要求) for getting into college, after-school activities are becoming more important in the college selection process(选拔过程) in the US. As entrance into college has become more difficult, colleges have looked more at what skills you have. Taking part in after-school activities is a great way.
High School Clubs
Most high schools offer a lot of clubs and activities, so it is easy to find something that you are interested in. Colleges look for students who will also be active other than test scores.There are many clubs in school, such as the drama(戏剧) club and a book club. You may even be able to find a club related to a future job, such as Future Teachers of America.
High School Sports
If you want to go to college and want to take part in sports at a college level, then this fact just might give you a chance. It is a good idea to focus on one single sport. If you want to study in a college on sportsandneed the college scholarships(奖学金), it would be better if you decide which sport to do. In this way, you will have enough time to build your skills.
High School Publications(出版物)
Another smart way to be active in high school and show colleges that you are interested in activities more than academics(学术) is to be a part of your school newspaper or magazine. There may be an actual class you can join or you may join a club. Being in high school publications can be very helpful if you want to major in language or education in college.
1. Now in the US, colleges have focused more on the students’ ________ during the selection process.| A．good grades | B．family background | C．skills | D．scholarships |
| A．joining a club | B．doing a part-time job |
| C．working on school’s newspaper | D．taking part in sports |
| A．learn a language better . | B．get higher scores in school subjects |
| C．make more good friends | D．know more about their future jobs |
| A．an editor of school newspaper | B．a basketball player in school team |
| C．a waiter in the school canteen | D．an actor in school drama club |
| A．teachers | B．students | C．parents | D．headmasters |
| A．the US colleges prefer to have students who study very hard |
| B．you must take actual classes to be part of school’s newspaper |
| C．being good at sports is considered important in the US college selection |
| D．you can easily find a suitable club to join in every high school in the US |
【推荐2】On January 27, in order to win the new pneumonia Resistance War (抗击新型肺炎战), the Ministry of Education issued (公布) a notice on putting off the start time of school in spring 2020. It was said that school should not start before February 17. The exact start time of school will depend on situations and further notices.
However, many parents are very worried that putting off the start of school may affect children’s studies. If they have such a long winter vacation, children will not learn any knowledge, read books or study at all. They may forget what they have learned before. Staying at home for a long time will make them keep eating, sleeping and playing, which seriously affect their physical and mental health.
In short, the close of school influences learning and develops bad habits, so how should we avoid these problems? Local education departments have also issued a notice, that is, to organize online teaching and create a network platform (平台), where necessary courses will be shown every day, and online teaching will be given by excellent teachers of the subject, and students can learn at home through computer or mobile network.
It should be said that such a method is very good. It can not only keep students indoors and not worry about the infection (感染) of the disease, but also make them study at home, improve their learning ability, and truly achieve “no spension of classes”. Both the platform itself and the recorded lesson resources are more useful, and are welcomed by parents and teachers.
Of course, except for leaning at home, it is also necessary to teach children about health knowledge, especially how to keep away from touching virus and other knowledge popularization; at the same time, it is also necessary for children to do some physical exercises or some games, which is good for physical health at home.
1. Why did parents worry about putting off the start time of school?| A．Because children may be infected by virus. |
| B．Because they don’t like the idea of online learning. |
| C．Because children’s study may be affected. |
| D．Because parents have no time to look after children. |
| A．To keep playing online games. |
| B．To keep touching different people. |
| C．To do some physical exercises outside. |
| D．To teach children about health knowledge. |
| A．plan | B．stop | C．growth | D．change |
| A．Students would rather go to school. |
| B．The date of going to school is decided. |
| C．Online teaching will help students study. |
| D．Parents believe children can teach themselves. |
| A．A Special Way to Learn at Home. |
| B．A New War with a New Chance. |
| C．A Way to Keep Mentally Healthy. |
| D．A Method to Make Parents Worried. |
【推荐3】It was about 9: 00 p.m. Six-year-old Alice was in bed. “Dad, tell me a story from when you were little. Tell me the story about you and your best friend at school,” said Alice. They just finished the nightly(每晚的) reading of Tin Tin. Now it was time for “just one more story” before Alice went to sleep.
Most parents know about the benefits(益处) of reading stories from books with their young children. It improves the children’s language skills(技能), makes them learn about the world, and helps their own reading later in school. All in all(总之), it’s incredible for parents to read books with their young children.
Yet most parents don’t know that everyday family stories, like the one that Alice wanted her dad to tell that night, have many of the same benefits of reading, and even some new ones. For example, when parents share everyday stories with their little children, their children tell richer, more complete (完整的) stories to others one to two years later. If teenagers(青少年) know more about their family stories, they will care more about their family and feel less worried.
All families have stories to tell. Children and teenagers can learn a lot from their family stories. They may have the stories for a lifetime(一生) .
1. What did Alice want her dad to do?| A．To go to sleep. | B．To buy her a book. |
| C．To read Tin Tin to her. | D．To tell one of his own stories. |
| A．必然的 | B．极好的 | C．难以置信的 | D．不受影响的 |
| A．benefits | B．parents | C．teenagers | D．stories |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．To tell us young children should learn to tell stories. |
| B．To tell us young children should read less and listen more. |
| C．To tell us there should be more children's books about family life. |
| D．To tell us parents should tell more family stories to their young children. |
Not all ambitions are about success at work, however. Some people just want to be good people, have a happy family or help others.
Ben’s ambition is to be a sports writer. He writes the sports reports for his class newspaper. He likes most sports, but swimming and football are his favorites.
Trudy’s ambition is to be a concert pianist. She is very serious about it and practices every day with her best friend Lily. It is very important to her.
Harry’s ambition changes every day! One day he wants to be an astronaut. The next day he wants to be a pop singer. Then he wants to drive a racing car. His mother would be happy if his ambition was to get up in time for school every day!
What is your ambition?
1. The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “ambition” is “_______”.
| A．信心 | B．希望 | C．理想 | D．幻想 |
| A．To pass the exams. | B．To win a competition. |
| C．To make a lot of money. | D．To get a good job. |
| A．A newspaper reporter. | B．A famous swimmer. |
| C．A great football player. | D．A sports writer. |
| A．Because she wants to be a concert pianist. |
| B．Because she wants to help Lily. |
| C．Because she wants to be a pop singer. |
| D．Because her mom tells her to. |
【推荐2】If you want to see a thing well, touching can help you to "see" it better.
Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass ball is. When you learn all these about the ball, you really see it well.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two different coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching what we might buy. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms (底部) of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin.
If you want to see something better, reach out your hand and touch it. Then you will really see!
1. The underlined word "these" in paragraph 2 refers to(指代) ______.| A．a glass ball is round | B．a glass ball is smooth and cool |
| C．a glass ball is smooth, cool and heavy | D．a glass ball is round, smooth, cool and heavy |
| A．have a strange feeling | B．know how to reach out your hand |
| C．learn more about them | D．tell what colors they really are |
| A．Sounds. | B．Darkness. | C．Water. | D．Coins. |
| A．Touching is more important than seeing |
| B．We never touch things that we might buy in shops. |
| C．Visitors can feel the things on show in some museums. |
| D．Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us enjoy music. |
| A．Feeling by Seeing | B．To See or to Feel |
| C．Ways of Touching | D．To See Better—Touch |
【推荐3】“Hello, everyone! Welcome to Tiangong Class.” A special lecture began on Tiangong space station about 400 kilometers above Earth on Dec. 9, 2021. Lasting for about an hour, the space lecture was given to millions of students. Three astronauts, Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu showed how they live and work on the space station and did some interesting experiments. This space lecture was greatly different from the one 8 years before. The “classroom” was bigger. It was China’s first extraterrestrial (地球外的) lecture series.
Plants in space —The lab of the space station has many conditions that the Earth lab does not have, such as the weightless environment. The important jobs for astronauts included cell (细胞) observation and “feeding” plant life. In the lecture, Ye showed experiments about cell growth in a weightless environment. As early as 2016, Chinese scientists tried to grow rice on the Tiangong II space lab to study how plants grow without an Earth-like environment.
Use it or lose it —The human body grows with the pull of Earth’s gravity (重力). But in space, our bones and muscles (肌肉) don’t need to support our body’s weight. This will cause bone and muscle loss. Astronauts can lose up to 20 percent of their muscles after a couple of weeks. That is dangerous for astronauts because they will be too weak to work.
Astronauts have different ways to precent this. Zhai introduced a special uniform called “penguin suit”. Wearing it, astronauts use their muscles to stretch the bands in it. This keeps their muscles strong. Wang also showed students how she walked on a machine, and rode a bicycle. Astronauts exercise like that every day to prevent muscle loss.
Young voices -Students were really interested in the lecture. A 13-year-old boy from Tianjin said, “The most exciting thing I learned is that astronauts “fly” all the time because there is no gravity.”
Yin Peixin, an 11-year-old girl from Hubei said, “My favorite experiment is the one with the table tennis ball. Wang put the ball into a glass of water, but the ball didn’t float (漂浮). This was so magical!”
Look! It was an eye-opening experience that would light up students’ interest in science, wasn’t it?
1. What do we know about the 2021 space lecture from Paragraph 1?| A．It was similar to the one 8 years before. | B．It took place half a year ago. |
| C．It showed astronauts’ life and work. | D．It was given in a smaller classroom. |
| A．How cell grows on the space station. | B．How rice is grown on the Tiangong lab. |
| C．How to better grow space plants. | D．How to study the rules of plant growth. |
| A．The reasons for muscle loss. | B．Muscle loss in space and ways to stop it. |
| C．The necessity of daily exercise. | D．The advantages of “penguin suit”. |
| A．The influence is far more than one hour. | B．It showed the differences without gravity. |
| C．It interested the kids with the experiments. | D．It first introduced plant growth in space. |
| A．To light up people’s interest in space experiments. |
| B．To explain the importance of studying plants in space. |
| C．To introduce the space lecture by Chinese astronauts. |
| D．To make scientific knowledge popular among readers. |
