1 . Social media is a great resource for you to find and share inspiration for your classroom on a daily basis. You will be able to find neat activities, fun games and creative crafts (手艺) to include in your teaching plans. Give them a try and they will be able to take your teaching style to the next level.
Teach Like You Mean It
Teach Like You Mean It posts tons of ideas for you to make your classroom feel more like home. It posts exciting ways that can make your classroom a fun place for your students to stay. It will show you quick DIYs with short videos and pictures.
Technically Its Kinder
Technically Its Kinder has so many great ideas for you to use in your kindergarten (幼儿园) classrooms. It posts tons of activities and games on a regular basis. It also provides ways to include technology in your lesson plans, which will help your students feel more comfortable with technology.
Madly Learning
Madly Learning was created by Patti, who is a teacher and blogger. She shares very helpful videos where she shows you different DIYs that will help you come up with new things to add to your classroom. She also shares stories and pictures from her personal experiences as a teacher and mom as well.
Teachers Pay Teachers
Teachers Pay Teachers is a website where teachers can sell teaching products to other teachers. And they also have an Instagram account. You will be able to get inspiration for your classroom from other teachers. They share quotes, crafts, classroom ideas and so much more.
1. Who are the intended readers?| A．Students of senior schools. |
| B．Advocates for education reform. |
| C．Parents of preschool children. |
| D．Teachers of schools and kindergartens. |
| A．It offers tons of lesson plans. |
| B．It renews the posts on a daily basis. |
| C．It helps apply technology to teaching. |
| D．It teaches technology to the students. |
| A．Teachers Pay Teachers. | B．Teach Like You Mean It. |
| C．Technically Its Kinder. | D．Madly Learning. |
2 . America’s youth is turning its back on tobacco. According to a study recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking among US high school students is at an all-time low. One in 5 US high school students in 2016 reported using a tobacco product within the past 30 days, an improvement from 1 in 4 students just one year before.
“These findings show the importance of continuing to implement the evidence-based strategies that we now work to reduce all forms of tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, among our nation’s youth,” says Brian King, of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health and senior author of the study.
And it’s not just tobacco: Drug use among US teens is down across the board. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has published annual reports on US teens’ drug use since 1996, and the 2016 survey shows the lowest rates of illegal drug and alcohol use. Marijuana (大麻) use remained “mostly steady”. “It is encouraging to see more young people making healthy choices not to use illegal substances,” says former National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli.
All individual forms of tobacco such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, and smoke-less tobacco saw declines in usage in 2016. Experts are especially encouraged by the decline in cigarettes, the most popular tobacco product among teens. In 2016, 11.3 percent of high school students reported using e-cigarettes, down from 16 percent in 2015.
Dr. King says adaptation is key to the decline of e-cigarettes. “We have over a half-century of science telling students about the harmful effects of tobacco use and what works best to prevent it,” says King. “E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among our nation’s youth, and it’s critical that our proven strategies are modernized to keep pace with the changing tobacco product landscape.”
1. What does the underlined word “implement” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Delay. | B．Perform. | C．Schedule. | D．Control. |
| A．US teens’ drug use has decreased. |
| B．There are many forms of tobacco. |
| C．E-cigarettes are popular among US teens. |
| D．The strategies are put forward by experts. |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Suspicious. | C．Favorable. | D．Ambiguous. |
| A．US teen tobacco use declines. | B．High percent of teen tobacco use. |
| C．The harmful effects of tobacco use. | D．The strategies to reduce tabasco use. |
3 . Are you looking for a great scenic spot to travel to? You have to check out the most scenic spots on Maryland’s Coast! We get to see them every day and because of that, we know we have to share them with you. Here are some beautiful places to visit in Worcester County.
OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK
Of course, we have to talk about our famous Ocean City, MD beach, and boardwalk! The beach town is lively and full of fun for all ages. With amusements, the most delicious food, and many places for incredible views, Ocean City is the perfect place for a refreshing vacation to relax and enjoy new experiences.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND
Speaking of the ponies, Assateague Island is nothing short of magical. The narrow island is known for its pine forests, and wildlife. Make sure to keep your eyes open to catch a glimpse (瞥) of bald eagles or wild horses. The island is popular for its biking and walking trails as well as the large beach areas.
POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
The small towns of Pocomoke City and Snow Hill reside around the Pocomoke River State Park and Pocomoke State Forest. The park is a nature lover’s dream with tall pine trees, and a richness of unique Eastern Shore wildlife. The park provides amenities (便利设施) fishing, boating, hiking, picnic areas, and more.
SUNSET MARINA
The name might speak for itself with this one… Views of the bay and sunsets — it can’t be beaten! The full-service marina resort offers a variety of amenities catered (迎合) towards boat owners.
1. Which of the following is the best choice for a family with children?| A．SUNSET MARINA. |
| B．POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK. |
| C．OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK. |
| D．ASSATEAGUE ISLAND. |
| A．They have pine trees and wildlife. | B．They provide amenities. |
| C．They are popular for biking. | D．They are known for wild horses. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In a science report. |
| C．In a travel magazine. | D．In a history book. |
4 . What must you do when you receive a present for your birthday? You have so sit down and write a thank-you note. The words “Thank you” are very important. We have to use them on so many occasions. We say them when someone gives us a drink, helps us to pick up things, hands us a letter, lends us a book or gives us a gift.
Another important word is “please”. Many people forget to use it. It is rude to ask someone to do something without saying “please”. We have to use it when we ask for something, too. It may be a book or a pencil, more rice or more sauce, help or advice. It may be in the classroom, at home, at the bus stop or over the counter. We have to use “please” to make requests pleasant.
We have to learn to say “sorry” too. When we have hurt someone’s feelings, we’ll have to go up and say we’re sorry. When we have told a lie and feel sorry, we’ll have to explain with that word, too. “Sorry” is a healing (和解的) word. We can make people forget wrongs by using it sincerely.
These three words are simple but important. Man had to use them long ago. We have to use them now. Our children will have to use them in the future. They are pleasing words to be used in any language.
1. When we receive a birthday present, we have to _________.| A．return it | B．do nothing |
| C．give it to one of our friends | D．write a thank-you note |
| A．thank him | B．say sorry to him |
| C．use the word “please” | D．not say nothing |
| A．When someone gives us a drink. |
| B．When we ask someone for a book. |
| C．When many people forget to use it. |
| D．When we are in the classroom. |
| A．you can tell a lie with it |
| B．it will hurt someone’s feelings |
| C．you can make requests pleasant with it |
| D．it can make people forgive you if you use it sincerely |
| A．thanks, hello and goodbye |
| B．yes, no and really |
| C．thanks, please and sorry |
| D．well, please and pardon |
| A．the; the | B．the; a | C．/; a | D．/; the |
| A．is waiting for | B．is waiting |
| C．waits for | D．waits |
| A．near | B．next | C．between | D．far |
| A．in | B．at | C．with | D．to |
| A．should | B．could | C．would | D．might |
