New rules and behavior standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out in March. Here are some of the new rules.

    1     Have you ever copied someone else’s work on an exam? Don’t do it again! That’s not honest. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don’t tell your parents that you have done homework.

    2     Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-Loving Month in our country. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. Have you ever quarreled (吵架) with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself.

    3     Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Perhaps you’ll discover Earth II someday. Don’t look down at anyone. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.

    4     Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don’t let it happen to you. If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.

    5     The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet aren’t for kids, so try to look at web pages that are good for you.

【推荐2】There are lots of rules at Tom’s school.     1     For example, they can't arrive late; they can’t run in the hallways; and they can’t eat in class. All these rules are okay because they are reasonable (合理的).

    2     For example, at his school they have to wear a uniform and they can’t wear jeans. But he thinks jeans are good because they’re comfortable (舒服的).     3     Tom doesn’t agree with this rule. He thinks listening to music in art class is OK.

    4     For example, if he wants to watch TV, he has to do his homework first. And he can’t go out with his friends on school nights, that is, from Monday to Friday. He also has to clean his room every week.     5    

【推荐3】Hello, my name is A Li. There are many rules in my family. On school days, I have to get up at 6: 00 in the morning, and then I take a bus to school. I have to get home quickly after school. I must do my homework first. I can’t watch TV or go out on school nights. I have to go to bed before half past nine. On weekends, I can watch TV until 10 o’clock. But I have to clean my room and wash my clothes by myself. My parents are strict with me and they make the rules to help me to develop good habits. They love me. They play sports with me every day. They want me to be healthy and have a beautiful future (将来). I love my parents and I think these rules are good.