1 . HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
SCHOOL REPORT
Form Teacher: G. Baker Pupil's Name: Simon Watkins
Term: Summer 2021 Form: IV B
Subject | Exam | Classwork | Comments |
English | 59 | 61 | Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination. |
Mathematics | 77 | 85 | Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done! |
History | 46 | 53 | A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long. |
Chemistry | 78 | 85 | His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless. |
Physics | 86 | 94 | An excellent term's performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel. |
Biology | 57 | 60 | This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation. |
French | 41 | 46 | Clearly he didn't bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual. |
Physical Education | / | 31 | Weak. It's time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team. |
FORM TEACHER'S REMARKS
Basically satisfactory work and progress though he will now have realized, I hope, that in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy improvement.
HEADMASTER
I shall be keeping an eye on his progress in his weaker subjects though his success in the sciences is most pleasing
1. According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon _______.| A．is too talkative in the class |
| B．likes to work with his classmates |
| C．doesn't exercise his body at the right time |
| D．becomes weak because he doesn't exercise at all |
| A．Biology and Maths. | B．History and French |
| C．English and Chemistry. | D．Physics and Physical Education |
| A．He has made great progress in language classes |
| B．His potential has been fully reflected in science classes |
| C．His grade in maths makes him a born scientist. |
| D．He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects. |
2 . Beijing, with co－host Zhangjiakou in neighboring Hebei Province, will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. That will benefit the capital as well as its residents (居民), so the below are something to be expected from the Winter Olympic Games.
Blue skies
It is highly expected that hosting the Winter Olympic Games will push Beijing to reduce pollution and improve the air quality more effectively.
Beijing began carrying out a five－year plan from 2013 that cost 130 billion US dollars to upgrade heating systems, cut car emissions (排放) and close heavy－polluting factories. Such efforts will not only be made in Beijing but in a neighboring Hebei and Tianjin as well, as suggested by a development action plan to integrate (结合) the three places. Hopefully, blue skies will become a regular feature even after the Games.
Transportation
Although Beijing is the host city of the 2022 Winter Games, Chongli county of Zhangjiakou will host some of the snow events.
The capital region is likely to benefit from investments in infrastructure (基础设施), including the Beijing－Zhangjiakou intercity railways, expansion of Beijing subway systems, upgraded highway networks and another regional airport.
Winter sports
Beijing's vision is to develop a winter sports market for more than 300 million people in northern China.
With a rich legacy left by the summer Olympics, China plans to reuse 11 of 12 venues built for the 2008 Olympics and only needs to build a new rink for speed skating, effectively easing possible problems of facilities (设施) being left idle after the Games.
Transformation (转变)
On the back of the Winter Olympics, the Beijing municipal government is looking at fostering sports－related industry as a new growth driver to power its economy.
The goal is to integrate
the Winter Games with sustainable development plans for the wider region, focusing on clean energy, green technology, and improvement in ecology
and air quality.
Tourism
The country's plan to develop a winter sports industry will enhance Zhangjiakou's reputation as a tourist destination by upgrading its transportation system and facilities, such as hotels and restaurants.
1. What can be a suitable title for the text?| A．How Important the 2022 Winter Games Is |
| B．What Have Been Done for the 2022 Winter Games |
| C．When and Where to Hold the 2022 Winter Games |
| D．What to Expect from the 2022 Winter Games |
| A．Lazy. | B．Not in use. |
| C．Not serious. | D．Not working hard. |
| A．Transportation | B．Winter sports |
| C．Transformation | D．Tourism |
3 . There are many apps out there that claim to help us organize our lives, but finding the really useful ones is not easy. Here are some great apps that get you on the way to start organizing your life.
1. My Fitness Pal
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to keep an eye on day-to-day food, My Fitness Pal is a must-have tool. In addition to giving you the calorie count of any meal you plug in, the free app will also give you its protein, fat and carbohydrates. It also allows you to input water intake, track your daily exercise and weight, and get a clear graph to visualize progress.
2. Microsoft To Do
People today are juggling(同时应付)more than ever before. Enter Microsoft To Do to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Thanks to this free task management app, it’s extremely simple to create to-do lists and reminders. For example, flag an email, and it’ll then be automatically added to your to-do list. Or, highlight part of an email and the same thing will happen. No referring back and forth between multiple platforms to stay organized!
3. LastPass
Everything seems to require a password now, and the passwords required get more complicated, thus difficult to remember. LastPass is an app that stores all your passwords in one place. Actually this storage space is itself password-protected, which means you only need to remember one master password to access LastPass. LastPass works everywhere, even across browsers and operating systems.
The basic plan is free, but there are paid options that allow multiple users and more storage.
1. What can My Fitness Pal help people do?| A．Know about their food intake. | B．Protect their eyes. |
| C．Learn to make clear graphs. | D．Do more body exercise. |
| A．It will slip through the cracks. | B．It will be in your to-do list. |
| C．It will be automatically sent. | D．It will be between multiple platforms. |
| A．They are totally free of charge. | B．They require much storage. |
| C．They are very easy to find. | D．They help people to be organized. |
4 . Plenty sunshine, beautiful beaches and delicious food, Spain is unique as a favorite holiday spot for millions of Europeans. But eating and sunbathing is not all this Mediterranean country has to offer.
Take a look at the energetic arts scene, with numerous galleries and museum featuring Spain’s many famous artists like Salvador Dail, Pablo Picasso and Antonio Gaudi.
Take our tour around the country.
Barcelona, located on the Mediterranean sea, is famous as the host city for the 1992 Olympic Games. It is Spain’s second largest city, after Madrid. Barcelona is filled with landmark places and world-class museums, including Antonio Gaudi’s famed La Sagrada Familia cathedral and the Picasso Museum.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, has a number of places, castles, museums and other unique places, such as the Plaza Mayor, the Palacio Real, and the fantastic bullring(斗牛场) Las Ventas. The city of 3.5 million people also has many theaters, live music venues and nightclubs. Because dinner is served late in Spain, usually around 9 pm, nightlife doesn’t really get under way until after 11 pm.
Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast, is Spain’s third largest city. It is usually a quiet city with a population of half a million, But during the Las Falls Festival in March, the number can reach 3 million, Travelers are attracted by its nightlife style. In the summer, people enjoy gathering at open-air bars, The bars play music, often have dance floors, and are open from late May to September.
1. Which is probably the main reason for tourists to choose to travel to Spain?| A．The unique nightlife style. |
| B．The Mediterranean coast scene. |
| C．Food, sunshine and artistic culture. |
| D．The famed La Sagrada Familia cathedral. |
| A．Barcelona and Madrid, |
| B．Madrid and Valencia. |
| C．Barcelona and Valencia. |
| D．All of the three cities. |
| A．Its quietness. | B．The beautiful coastline. |
| C．The Las Falls Festival. | D．Its nightlife and bars. |
5 . Dorothea Dix was born in 1802 in Massachusetts. When she was 12 years old, she left her unhappy home to live with her grandmother in Boston. There Dorothea went to school and was so quick at her lessons that two years later she went back to Worcester, Massachusetts and taught in a school for little children. She was only fourteen and rather small for her age. Anyway, she proved herself a good teacher, and the children loved her and respected her. In 1821, she opened a school for girls in Boston.
Gradually, her health broke down, and she began to think that she could never work any more, but after a long rest in England, she came back to America and did something far greater than teaching. She went through the whole country where she first observed the inhumane treatment of the mentally ill. During Dorothea’s traveling for nearly two years throughout the state, and meeting similar conditions, she always spoke kindly to the ill-treated, but she spoke wrathfully to the men who ill-treated them. In January 1843, she submitted to the Massachusetts legislature (立法机关) a detailed report of her fully documented findings.
In the next 40 years Dorothea inspired legislators in 15 US states and in Canada to establish state hospitals for the mentally ill. Her continuous efforts directly affected the building of 32 institutions in the United States. When the Civil War broke out, she went straight to Washington and offered to nurse the soldiers without pay. She hired houses to keep supplies in and bought an ambulance. She gave her time, strength and money to her country.
Dorothea Dix has been called the most useful woman of America. She is an, American educator, social reformer and humanitarian whose devotion to the welfare of the mentally ill led to widespread reforms in the United States and abroad.
1. What do we know about Dorothea Dix when she was 19?| A．She set up a school. | B．She lived with her parents. |
| C．She went to school in Massachusetts. | D．She failed to become a good teacher. |
| A．Patiently. | B．Fluently. | C．Angrily. | D．Quickly. |
| A．The awards Dorothea Dix received in her life. |
| B．The contributions Dorothea Dix made to her country. |
| C．The support Dorothea Dix got from her family. |
| D．The difficulties Dorothea Dix met during the Civil War. |
| A．Humorous and well-educated. | B．Generous and warm-hearted. |
| C．Proud and hard-working. | D．Romantic and open-minded. |
6 . My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been at the top of a tree for five months now. Some people might wonder
I have walked through this forest many times. On December 12, 2011,
Life in the tree top can be
Living on the tree has been inspiring. I am willing to
| A．why | B．when | C．how | D．where |
| A．water | B．animals | C．machinery | D．tourists |
| A．bear | B．help | C．keep | D．spare |
| A．sold | B．stolen | C．protected | D．lost |
| A．grew out | B．fell short | C．ran out | D．let go |
| A．refreshing | B．risky | C．challenging | D．rewarding |
| A．get up | B．get away | C．give in | D．give up |
| A．change | B．look | C．search | D．touch |
| A．confused | B．nervous | C．sorry | D．lonely |
| A．Beyond | B．Without | C．Despite | D．Unlike |
| A．height | B．experience | C．background | D．position |
| A．return | B．stop | C．stay | D．hide |
| A．but | B．though | C．because | D．so |
| A．soon | B．long | C．near | D．bad |
| A．moved | B．logged | C．burned | D．missed |
7 . An American company has developed a new technique (技术) to make bread stay fresh for 60 days.
Scientists found that a kind of mould (霉菌) caused bread to go bad. The new technique kills the mould and keeps the food for longer time. This means there will be less waste of food in the world in future.
Food waste is a big problem in most developed countries. In the US, an average (普通的) family throws away 40% of the food they buy, which adds up to $165bn every year, about 330 million tons in weight. Bread takes a larger part. In the UK, 32% of the bread they buy is thrown away as waste when they can still be eaten.
The bread usually goes mouldy (发的) in around 10 days, but the American company says the new technique will keep the bread free from mould for two months.
”We treated a piece of bread in a special machine. At 60 days it had the same amount of mould as it was first made,“ says Mr. Stull, the leader of the company.
Although there are a lot of bread makers interested in the new technique, few customers like the idea. They say they don’t think a piece of bread which lasts for 60 days tastes good.
”We’ll have to make our customers accept the idea. But it will take some time,“ says Mr. Stull.
1. What is the key point of the new technique?| A．It can prevent the world from wasting food. |
| B．It kills the mould and keeps bread fresh for longer time. |
| C．It keeps the same amount of mould. |
| D．It makes bread taste good. |
| A．Nearly half. | B．A quarter. | C．More than half. | D．About one-third. |
| A．Food waste can be reduced immediately (立刻) with the new technique. |
| B．We will buy bread that can last longer. |
| C．Few customers are sure about the technique. |
| D．Poor countries are in great need of food. |
| A．A new technique has been invented to keep bread fresh longer. |
| B．There is great waste of food in developed countries. |
| C．There is a kind of mould that causes food to go bad. |
| D．Customers don’t like food that lasts for two months. |
8 . Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others, our planet, and ourselves, so we lead more giving and meaningful lives? Check out four of the best ones and spring into action!
Be My Eyes
This app connects visually impaired people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls. The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in the home. This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150 languages. Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak. When someone needs help,a message reminder appears on their device.
Zooniverse
Want to help with cutting edge global research? Zooniverse is an app with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen researcher! Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile device or the companion website. Global volunteers taking part in this exciting crowd sourcing project typically don5t have a scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
My Selfless Act
This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving back to the community through volunteering. It offers information on local volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas and activities.
Aloe Bud
Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness, routine and remembering daily self-care, Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple “self-care pocket companion” app. It gently reminds users about self-care activities in physical, mental and emotional needs. These reminders relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks to maintaining connections.
1. What is Zooniverse intended to do?| A．Help with disabled people. | B．Provide access to research. |
| C．Share community resources. | D．Organize self-care activities. |
| A．Personal well-being. | B．Community service. |
| C．Professional development. | D．Volunteering information. |
| A．Aloe Bud. | B．Zooniverse. | C．Be My Eyes. | D．My Selfless Act. |
9 . Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass. While he was alive, he
When I was in high school, I had a
After months of learning I was facing the final exam. I was so
| A．understood | B．forgave | C．guided | D．impressed |
| A．history | B．lesson | C．skill | D．language |
| A．always | B．almost | C．ever | D．never |
| A．finished | B．took | C．left | D．lost |
| A．because | B．or | C．so | D．but |
| A．hard | B．free | C．good | D．short |
| A．immediate | B．practical | C．extra | D．real |
| A．house | B．school | C．office | D．farm |
| A．suggested | B．avoided | C．enjoyed | D．missed |
| A．excited | B．nervous | C．happy | D．shocked |
| A．stand for | B．hold back | C．believe in | D．look after |
| A．ability | B．luck | C．time | D．hobby |
| A．answer | B．grade | C．pay | D．gift |
| A．ignore | B．forget | C．worry | D．promise |
| A．important | B．interesting | C．different | D．difficult |
10 . There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it?| A．Learn English Podcast. | B．Speaking Broadly. |
| C．The English We Speak | D．Elementary Podcast. |
| A．It records just expert speakers. | B．It aims at beginners. |
| C．It presents some typical mistakes. | D．It provides feedback from listeners. |
| A．They have the same length. | B．They are both interactive. |
| C．They share the same contents. | D．They are suitable for beginners. |
