2 . Quite simply, school trips are the journeys which take place outside a student's normal environment.     1     Educational trips are normally done in a museum or a historic place. They could provide a better understanding as the students would be able to make a connection between a place, time, or even people in history and something they've seen on a field trip.

A trip to the zoo could provide a better understanding of animals. Biology is even better when there are proper animals to be named.     2     Teachers and headmasters are advised to give the students prizes and rewards for different accomplishments done on a field trip.

Planetariums(天文馆) could help students remember constellations (星座) better.     3     Planetariums could help them see that the earth is just a small planet in the universe and that there is no reason not to explore. If you are a teacher and you 're lucky, you may have taken the next greatest astronaut to the planetarium on a school trip.

    4     Also they could help them see that there are so many living things that depend on them and how they can take care of nature. Children are very easily inspired.     5    

Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to often take their students to field trips, where they can have fun learning.

A．Make sure that these trips are interesting.

B．The importance of school trips can't be ignored.

C．A school trip is done mostly for educational purposes.

D．So it's best to instill in them good characters and education.

E．Games like naming animals could provide hours of fun and education.

F．School trips to farms could help students understand the value of nature.

G．They could also help students imagine how far the sun is from the earth.

3 . School Spirit Week can be held any time throughout the year in America. It is a special time when youthful exuberance (活力) is allowed full expression.

    1    There are spirit band sessions, spirit assemblies and spirit teams that have one primary goal. That goal is to promote school tradition and encourage students to recognize their school as an important part of their life.    2    Some schools will use it as a kick-off for a charity (慈善) event such as collecting food for the local food bank.

A Spirit Week program can include many types of supporting activities. At most events, students like to wear identifying clothing or articles that show they are a unified group and support their school. Spirit week agendas often encourage students to wear fun and modern clothes.    3    Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday's Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday's silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama day, rounded off with Friday's school colors day.    4    Students decorate the walls, halls and classrooms with banners, posters and other adornments. Spirit Week posters and banners can reflect the theme of the week, the pride in the school, or show any other creative support of the school.

Parents love this special week as much as students and teachers do because parents have a great interest in the success of their children.    5    

A．Spirit Weeks often have a central theme.

B．Spirit Week is about having loads of fun at school.

C．They can wear a different one for each day of the week.

D．The kids aren't the only ones dressed up for Spirit Week.

E．It makes them very happy to see the kids enthused about school activities.

F．It is also a time to recognize athletic teams competing during that season.

G．The main purpose of Spirit Week is to get the kids supportive of the school.

4 . If you’ve done your last year of school but are not yet ready to settle down to life at university or college, why not think about taking a break and having a gap year? Over 200,000 people between the ages of 18 and 25 did this last year.

    1     You will become more confident and independent and learn to get on with all sorts of different people during the year, which will help you when you go to university or college.     2     Students who have had a gap year are more likely to be satisfied with their chosen courses and, therefore, are more likely to finish them.

    3     Doing voluntary work overseas is one of the most rewarding ways of spending your gap year. If you don’t want to work, there are plenty of other exciting educational possibilities to consider. How about studying art history in Italy? Perhaps you would like to take up acting and want to try a drama course in your gap year.     4     Maybe it has always been your dream to visit China, or India or even Australia.

Of course, you don’t have to leave home. The key to a constructive gap year is to learn new skills and work out what you want to do with your life. You can do this just as easily in your own country as you can on the other side of the world.     5    .

A．There are many reasons to take a gap year.

B．The universities actively encourage gap year.

C．What are the most common types of gap year?

D．Having a gap year can help gain relevant work experience and key skills.

E．There are plenty of established volunteering project you can research online.

F．Perhaps you would rather just fill your backpack and go off on an adventure.

G．Employers will often ask you what you gained from the year, not where you went.

5 . Learn to Cite Sources (引用资料)

During your university education, you’ll be exposed to ideas and scientific theories of scholars and scientists. Unavoidably, your own ideas will be shaped by the ideas you come across.     1     That means you should go beyond what you learn in your textbooks or in the library. Your original work is the basis for your professor’s evaluation of your performance. Thus, academic honesty is fundamental in your university education. It demands that you cite the source materials you base your own work on.     2    

Correctly citing your sources helps you distinguish your own ideas from those of other scholars. On the readers’ side, it permits a reader to determine the depth of your research.     3     On the contrary, lack of citing will only raise your reader’s doubt.

So you need to learn when to cite and how to provide an adequate or accurate reference list. If you fail to cite your sources, whether deliberately or carelessly, you will be found responsible for plagiarism (抄袭) .     4     If you are not sure, ask your professor for guidance before submitting the paper or report. Keep in mind this general rule: when in doubt, cite!

    5     For example, students from East Asia may think that copying directly from sources is the proper way to do research. Students in France, preparing for the final examination, may be encouraged to memorize whole passages and copy them into papers. Those cultural differences can lead to false assumptions about academic expectations in the country you study in.

A．Some university students may cheat in different ways.

B．These include other scholars’ ideas, figures, graphs and so on.

C．The academic challenge you face is to make something original.

D．Often, students want to use others’ opinions to support their own essays.

E．It also allows a reader to appreciate your original contribution to the research.

F．For international students, it is important to know local academic expectations.

G．Not knowing academic regulations is an unacceptable excuse for such behavior.

6 . The "best years of your life"? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days.

1. Learn to appreciate small things. Whether it's having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you, having a decent education or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it.     1     Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult, but make sure you prepare yourself for when you do become one. When you actually become an adult, you'll learn to love that responsibility and you probably never want to go back.

2.     2    . Unlike what many articles state, you don't have to be popular and have a gazillion friends to be happy. In fact, many of the "friends" you have when you are popular are not true friends. Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize with you when your dog dies.

3. Keep your grades up.     3    This also sets you up to get into a college you want to go to, which in turn prepares you for a career you will enjoy, improving your quality of life in the future. You'll get cheap car insurance as well if you have at least a B or A average.

4.     4    . Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends. While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to meet new people. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity.

5. Work at a job you can enjoy. Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people.     5    This will look great on your resume. If you can't find work, especially in this hard economic time, volunteer or make your own job.

A. You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical.
B. Be happy, and life will reward you.
C. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off in the form of A's and B's (but mainly A's).
D. Choose your friends wisely.
E. When you do get out of college, interviewing companies will look at your prior work experience.
F. Be sociable.
G. Even though you want to enjoy your teen life as best as possible, don't slack off in school.

7 . How to Enjoy Life As a Teen

The "best years of your life"? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days.

1. Learn to appreciate small things. Whether it's having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you, having a decent education or simply being born in this world.     1    . Be happy, and life will reward you. Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult, but make sure you prepare yourself for when you do become one.

2. Go for it! If you have a special girl/guy you want to ask out, dance with, etc. just ask! You probably won't be rejected but if you are, remember that there will always be someone else that likes you for who you are.    2    . About 90% of the girls or guys you talk to will like you back, only about 10% probably will reject or badmouth you.

3.    3    . There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off in the form of A's and B's (but mainly A's). This also sets you up to get into a college you want to go to, which in turn prepares you for a career you will enjoy, improving your quality of life in the future. You'll get cheap car insurance as well if you have at least a B or A average.

4. You can pursue interests you enjoy. Video games, for example, are good if you're the type who can get into that kind of thing.     4    . Use your "hobby time" to either A) Volunteer (to gain practical skills for college apps, job resumes, and scholarships) B. Learn an instrument, or get into something else in the creative field like painting or dance, because this is the time to start developing and uncovering passions that might otherwise lie dormant.

5. Work at a job you can enjoy. Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people. When you do get out of college, interviewing companies will look at your prior work experience. This will look great on your resume. If you can't find work, especially in this hard economic time, volunteer or make your own job.

6.    5    You'll still be going to games for free like the jocks if you are in pep band, and you have as many opportunities to meet new people as the jocks. Band and choir sometimes involves going on trips, and are great memories to have for high school and college. If you are not good at either music or sports, you can join other activities, start other hobbies, or get a job.

A. You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical.
B. Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends.
C. Choose your friends wisely.
D. Don't go to sleep that night wishing you would have asked them.
E. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it.
F. Keep your grades up
G. If you are not good at sports, join a band or choir

8 . How to Run for Student Council

So you want to run for student council, but aren’t quite sure how to get started? Here are some tips that might help you:

1. Have a good reason for running. Before you run for student council, make sure that you have the correct reasons for it. Some good reasons include you would sincerely like to serve your class and contribute a lot to the student body.     1     Having a healthy reason for running will give you the positive energy and drive you will need to do your best during your campaign.

2.     2     Remember, the campaign is not the end result of running for student council. You should know the responsibilities and tasks you will face once you have the position to make sure that you are indeed ready for it.

3. Know the rules. Campaign rules typically differ from one school to another.     3     You have to follow school campaign rules and make sure that you are able to meet the basic requirements for candidates.

4. Have a certain policy you want to advocate. Make sure that this policy is indeed important for the student body and will bring about positive change. Also, your opinion should indeed be attainable and realistic.     4     You can even make your slogan out of your opinion and design your campaign posters based on it.

5. Practice good manners. How you conduct yourself during the campaign is a reflection of your leadership and morality (品行)     5     Maintain an attitude of respect to everybody一whether they’re on your side of the campaign or not.

If you truly want to be elected into the student council, give your campaign 100% of your effort. Good luck!

A．There are expenses involved with running a campaign.

B．Know the positions and the basic responsibilities for them.

C．Don’t run for student council just because you want the attention.

D．Associate yourself with it so that your classmates will remember you.

E．Therefore, you’d better know what is required and have an adviser to consult.

F．Avoid bad-mouthing other candidates or destroying others’ campaign materials.

G．Think about the words that best describe you and your advantages over the other candidates.

9 . Teachers love to put students into teams.     1     Why? Because they know the responsible team members will come through for a good grade.

If you are teamed up with a student who is lazy, the worst thing you can do is let it get you down.     2     and it might create a positive change in your partner!

Try these tips for working with a slacker(懒虫).

●Be excited and provide a good example. Your slacker may be a good person who has developed bad work habits. You may be able to teach your partner some valuable skills for a successful future.

●Think rewards!     3     For instance, you could promise to make cupcakes for the next work meeting and encourage your partner to bring a good snack.

●Make some time to sit with your partner and establish a set of work rules and deadlines. Don’t quarrel, though. Make it clear that you would like to establish rules to keep you both on track.     4     Keep a record of your rules, your initial meetings, and your work. When it becomes obvious in the records that you’re doing all the work, talk with the slacker.     5    

A．Don’t let the anger and pain defeat you.

B．Come up with a great reward for meeting some goal.

C．Instead, take some steps to encourage your partner to work.

D．Unavoidably one or more members will try to do nothing.

E．Start out by giving your partner a clear task with a deadline.

F．Show him/her the evidence and suggest he or she pick up the pace.

G．Think about the future and the fact that you are going to be rewarded.

10 . Community Service

Nowadays high schools are faced with a very controversial issue whether or not community service hours are needed to graduate. High schools are arguing that 40 hours of community service are needed to graduate, but many upset students are voicing protests(反对) to this demand.

Supporters of the community service project argue that while high school students are participating in community service, they will become better aware of what the real world is like. Students will learn valuable life lesson by doing community service.     1     They feel that if high school students are forced to do community service they will begin to see it as a punishment and as something that they have to do because it is required instead of something that they want to do. Students will in the future look back at the community service projects that they were forced to do throughout high school.     2    

Another idea that the protestors give about this community service issue is time restriction. When a student goes to school full time, he is involved in after-class activities and also works.     3     Supporters argue back that high school students only need to fulfill 40 hours of community service throughout 4 years. If students well manage their time and start the community service in their first year in high school, all they need to do is an hour every other week.

    4     The protestors argue that high school students do not have their driver’s license, so how are they expected to get to their community service site when their parents or friends are at work or just too busy to give them a ride.     5     The supporters argue that students can find community service projects close to home or if they live in the country find another student to car pool with.

In my opinion, community service is a wonderful thing that everyone should be required to do at some point in their life, but are high school students mature and responsible enough to take on community service projects at this stage in their life?

A．Protestors have struck back with a very solid argument.

B．A final controversial issue that appears is transportation.

C．Students will feel good about themselves for helping others in need.

D．They will continue to carry a negative attitude towards community service for their lifetime.

E．Both sides have solid arguments about why community service should or should not be forced upon students.

F．Unless the school offers a means of transportation for the students there really is no solution to this problem.

G．The time that is needed to participate in a community service project may place quite a burden on the student.