1 . School children today are under much pressure to do well at school. They are    1    （tell）they must work hard, do homework and pass exams. However, Summerhill is a    2    （real）different school where the students go to classes when they want to and don't have to do homework or exams.

The school was set up in 1921 and    3    （remain）open today. It offers a wide range of subjects,including science, math, and foreign languages. There is a timetable for all    4    （class）, but the students decide    5    they want to do each day.

It might come as a surprise to learn that the school has a lot of rules     6     students and staff have to follow. The students and staff meet four times a week to make decisions about what happens in    7     school, and to set school rules.

Summerhill isn’t right    8    all children. The school sometimes tells students to leave if    9    （they）negative attitude upsets other people. However, most students enjoy themselves at Summerhill and are    10    （success）in their careers.

Where you sit and how you fit

    1     For more than seventy years, researchers and teachers have studied the link between the place where students choose to sit in class and what they are like as people and learners. Where do you usually decide to sit? Have you ever really thought about the reasons for your decision?

    2     But is this really true? Well, some researchers say it is not. In fact, shy students often choose the back row because it is fare away from the teacher and they don’t want to answer questions. At the back, students probably won’t speak much, but in big classrooms, it can be hard to see the board and hear what the teacher is saying. This could be the reason why students who sit here often get lower grades on tests and exams. For students with poor eyesight or hearing, a seat at the back of the classroom is not a good choice.

    3     However, they like watching and listening rather than joining in. These students are usually also very good at taking notes. Next time you miss a class, borrow notes from someone who sits here. On the sides of the classroom you will generally find modest and thoughtful people. These people usually get good grades in school and are interested in learning.

    4     Then the statistics (统计数据) say you probably like your teacher. You probably also have a good relationship with your classmates. Caring, outgoing, and cheerful people usually sit in the middle. They are normally serious about learning and feel disappointed with low grades on tests and exams.

    5     Students who sit here usually want to discuss things with the teacher and are often very interested in the subject. They want to be in the best place to see and hear everything the teacher does and says. The only problem with sitting here is that it can be difficult to see and hear what other students do and say in class. So, if you really want to hear what everyone says in class, choose a different place to sit.