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Sometimes, little things can bring big changes. Justice and Nathaniel are learning this with music. A cello and a violin brought big changes to their lives.
Justice and Nathaniel are in sixth grade. They go to a middle school named Northwest School of the Arts. They used to go to Winterfield Elementary School. Winterfield has a program with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The CSO program teaches kids how to play musical instruments. Justice learned to play the violin. Nathaniel learned to play the violin and the cello. They are the first students from the program to go to Northwest.
For the past six years, the CSO has given after-school music classes at Winterfield. Most of the kids in the school come from poor homes. It’s difficult for their parents to afford music lessons. The CSO wants the kids to learn about music, and it also wants them to stay out of trouble and get better grades.
The program was started to teach kids about music. It wants to help kids in other ways, too. Kids are allowed to take smaller instruments home to practice. This teachers them to take responsibility for something valuable. The program also encourages cooperation(合作). Students must spend time with children they might know outside of the program. And also, the program teaches practice habits. When students get better after practice, they learn that practice is good.
Students use the first year to explore and find a “forever instrument.” Justice tried out the clarinet and cello before picking a violin.Nathaniel liked the trumpet but decided on the cello and violin.
“When I started, it actually looked easy, but I knew it would get tougher,” says Nathaniel. “Practicing is a pleasure. I’m always trying to get a song perfect, so I’m playing 15-20-25 minutes a day.”
Thanks to music, Justice and Nathaniel got into a good middle school. Justice’s mom said she is very glad that he does well in class and that he likes it. “It makes a big difference,” Nathaniel’s dad said.
1. The word “cello” in the passage is most probably ___________.

A．a musical instrument	B．an expert in music
C．a famous musician	D．a music program

2. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that Justice and Nathaniel ___________.

A．are six-year-old school boys	B．are learning art in a primary school
C．are middle school students	D．worked for a school music program

3. Which of the following is true about the CSO program?

A．It trains music teachers for a school.	B．It gives kids after-school music classes.
C．It teaches each kid to play the violin.	D．It tries to raise money to help poor kids.

4. Paragraph 4 mainly talks about ___________.

A．how to become a responsible person	B．the importance of cooperation
C．how to take part in the music program	D．The goals of the music program

5. From the last paragraph, we know that Justice’s mom and Nathaniel’s dad ___________.

A．are both music teachers in the program	B．are happy about the program
C．have different opinions about the program	D．don’t think the program useful

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Are you an “e” person or “i” person? Do you know the differences? In this essay, we will talk about the differences between “e” people and “i” people. Those two kinds of people are very different.

According to a survey, “e” people are more outgoing and active in social relations than “i” people.     1     On the other hand, “i” people prefer to spend time alone or in small groups than communicating with others. When it comes to making friends, “e” people prefer to have a larger circle of friends and build stronger connections with others quickly.     2     They feel more comfortable and relaxed with fewer people around.

    3     For example, some behaviors that are considered polite or acceptable by “e” people may be considered impolite by “i” people. For example, “e” people may interrupt (打断) others in conversation, which can make “i” people feel uncomfortable.

    4     “i” people may become more outgoing as they practice socializing and get confidence (自信), while “e” people may become less interested in making new friends as they age and only look for relaxation and a quiet “me time”.

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A．Let’s check some of them.

B．However, people can gradually change over time.

C．They enjoy meeting new people and attending parties.

D．But “i” people would like to be with a smaller group of people.

E．Besides, “e” people and “i” people may have different ideas about the same behavior.

【推荐3】Americans often eat three meals(餐) a day. For breakfast, they often have eggs, some bread and milk at home. For lunch, they often eat rice and chicken with vegetables in a restaurant. Some children in school take hamburgers, bananas, bread and some juice. Some children eat in school. Supper(晚餐), people cook it carefully(细心地). They have chicken, fish and some vegetables and they drink apple juice and milk.

1. Americans often have ____ meals a day.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

2. ____ is a good meal in a day.

A．Breakfast

B．Lunch

C．Supper

D．Dinner

3. Americans often have lunch ____.

A．in a restaurant

B．at home

C．in an office

D．on a farm

4. For supper, people have ____   and drink ____.

A．eggs, milk	B．apples, bananas
C．fish, rice	D．chicken, apple juice

5. Some children in school can take ____.

A．some milk	B．some hamburgers
C．some water	D．some apple