①A Teacher’s Diary
April 14
I put Sharla, Tony, and Lee together to make a volcano (火山). I knew they weren’t good friends, and I encouraged all my students to learn to work together.
Something blew up! One looked mad, one looked sad, and one was nearly in tears. They didn’t agree with each other. Oh, dear!
I calmed them down. But they couldn’t agree on even the base for the volcano, and Tony didn’t want to touch the paste (浆糊).
I wondered if I had made a big mistake. Maybe this was one group who couldn’t work together.
②A Student’s Diary
April 16
Yesterday, Mrs. Holt made us stay behind so we could finish planning our volcano. Anyway, we finally moved ahead with our project.
I was making my side smooth. Tony just watched (unfair). I told Lee to smooth out her side, too. “No, Sharla, it should look like a real mountain,” she said just as if she were the boss. As a result of the whole thing going downhill, we ended up making no progress the whole day.
③The Show Time
The last workday for the project came.
“Is there a problem?” Mrs. Holt knew well there was a problem. She wanted them to put it in their own words, though.
“Well, I think the volcano should be smooth.” Sharla began.
“And,” jumped in Lee, “it should look rocky, like a real mountain.”
“I see. What do you think, Tony?” Mrs. Holt waited.
“Well, I think it would have lava (岩浆) running down.”
“Hey, a great idea!” cut in Sharla, “The lava would be smooth. Right Mrs. Holt?”
Sharla continued. “The other side without lava would look rocky. Right?”
Tony caught on. “So one side can be smooth, and the other rocky. Come on, you guys, let’s go finish!”
It was the show time._______________
1. 请把划线部分翻译为汉语。As a result of the whole thing going downhill, we ended up making no progress the whole day.
2. 请用文章中的短语把下面的汉语句子翻译成英语。
当一支铅笔部分地放在一杯水中时，它看上去像是折断了。(…She said just as if she were the boss….)
3. What could the students learn about working together after the project?
4. What would you do if you were one of them?
5. What happened next? Finish the ending.
2 . We are King’s College London (KCL) Students’ Union!
We have a huge range of events!
Anatomy (解剖学) Museum Tour With Professor Susan Standring Time 1st December; 3-5 PM Who Only for Medical and Healthcare students — please bring your student ID! ONLY 20 places!  | Clothes Exchange Thursday, 1st December 11: 30am-2: 00pm The Studio, Bush House £2 ticket and pick up 1 item you like Free Entry if you donate clothes in advance or on the day! You are able to collect as many items as you donated.  |
Join the KCL Jazz Society for our Christmas Concert! Sunday, 4th December 2022, 4 PM Great Hall, Strand Campus Free Entry! So bring along your friend! Donations welcomed. Donate £1 or more and receive a free souvenir! |
Games Night Join us for a fun night full of competitive games while celebrating Shabe Yalda! Wednesday, 7th December 5pm | £4 per person Students from other schools who want to attend need to inform us 24 hours before either via our social media or email: welfaresociety@outlook.com. |
Shiny Stocking
Shab-E Yalda
| A．It will be held in the afternoon. |
| B．It is only for students of certain majors. |
| C．There is no limit to the number of participants. |
| D．Students from other schools should pay to attend it. |
| A．£4. | B．£2. | C．£1. | D．£0. |
| A．Shiny Stocking. | B．Anatomy Museum Tour. |
| C．Clothes Exchange. | D．Shab-E Yalda Games Night. |
3 . At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
Mathcounts Club
Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level.
Envirothon
The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
Future Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to “think out of the box,” or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders Club
Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, etc.
1. The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose___________.| A．Mathecounts Club | B．Envirothon |
| C．Future Problem Solvers | D．Builders Club |
| A．Competitions. | B．Problem-solving. |
| C．Scientific researches. | D．Teamwork. |
| A．the state academic competitions | B．middle school clubs |
| C．extra–curricular activities | D．the gifted students |
It’s time to leave school. To show how much they will miss the school, the students in Class 6, Grade 9 are excited to plan a graduation party in the dining hall. The students are going to make party posters, prepare food and drinks, think of games to play and prepare things they need for the games. They are also planning to invite their teachers and headmaster to the party.
The party starts at 9 o’clock this Friday morning. At the party, the students will give speeches to show thanks to their teachers and classmates. After that, they will enjoy the food and drinks, play the games, as well as sing and dance. It will be a lot of fun! They are looking forward to it!
Graduation Party
Time: 9:00 am, this
Place: the
Participants: the students, the
Activities:
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√Play the games
√Sing and dance
A party is more fun with more people! Hope you can make it!
5 . Waterways Watch Explorer
Driven by the vision to be a City of Gardens and Water, our island has started a journey to create beautiful and clean water bodies within living spaces. This movement is brought about by the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters(ABC Waters)Programme launched by the Public Utilities Board(PUB).
Being an interactive learning path designed for students, Waterways Watch Explorer(WWE)aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore our ABC Waters while learning the history and significance to our efforts towards water sustainability (可持续性). Students will also get to discuss and learn about various environmental issues including climate change and water pollution through informative games and hands-on activities. And WWE is suitable for upper primary to lower secondary students.
Details/Information:
Duration: 2 Hours
Group Size: Maximum—40 participants/session
Equipment/Items needed:
·All materials will be provided by WWS
·Participants are to bring their own personal water bottles, pens and paper
·Participants are to wear comfortable outdoor clothes with covered shoes
Price:
·$10/per person. For more information, please consult via the official website of WWE
Important Note:
·This programme can be conducted under shelter and therefore would not be affected by weather conditions
·Allowances may be available for schools
1. What can students do if they join in WWE?| A．Find an effective way of learning. | B．Study the history of the ABC Waters. |
| C．Solve different environmental problems. | D．Travel into the ABC Waters to learn about it. |
| A．It provides all items needed. | B．It is not affected by bad weather. |
| C．It is suitable for students of all ages. | D．It is free of charge to primary students. |
| A．A short story. | B．A history book. |
| C．A science report. | D．A school-tour website. |
6 . Top Summer Math Programs for High School Students
Canada/USA Mathcamp
This summer program offers gifted high school students the chance to “live and breathe” mathematics. Throughout the program, students explore undergraduate- and graduate-level mathematical topics. They design their own curriculum by choosing their own classes and learn from professional mathematicians in the process. Mathcampers also get the opportunity to go hiking, whitewater rafting(漂流), rock climbing and much more.
Cost: $4,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for families with household incomes under $65,000)
Location: Ohio State University
Ross Mathematics Program
The program focuses on one central mathematical concept—number theory. Participants spend the entire summer solving problem sets related to integers(整数)and their properties. This process provides a great foundation for students interested in conducting mathematical research in the future.
Cost: $6,000(Financial aid is available)
Location: two campuses (Columbus, Ohio 8. Terre Haute, Indiana)
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
For over three decades, PROMYS has been a place of mathematical exploration for talented high school students. Students in this program attend seminars on advanced mathematical topics. They also get the chance to participate in research projects under the guidance of professional mathematicians.
Cost: $5,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for US families with household incomes under $ 60,000)
Location: Boston University
Stanford University Math Camp (SUMaC)
Students in this program choose between two courses—algebraic topology(代数拓扑学)and abstract algebra &. number theory. Both to picsare major areas of modern mathematical research. In both courses, students engage in daily problem sets, work with Stanford graduate students and attend lectures from mathematicians.
Cost: $3,250(Financial aid is available)
Location: online
1. Which program allows the participants to go on field trips?| A．SUMaC. | B．PROMYS. |
| C．Ross Mathematics Program. | D．Canada/USA Mathcamp. |
| A．Conduct lab research independently. | B．Get professional guidance on research. |
| C．Attend online seminars on math basics. | D．Interact with Stanford graduate students. |
| A．Students focus on one concept. | B．It is intended for gifted students. |
| C．Students attend it on the Internet. | D．It is totally free for poor students. |
7 . We are King’s College London (KCL) Students’ Union!
We have a huge range of events!
| A．It will be held in the afternoon. |
| B．It is only for students of certain majors. |
| C．There is no limit to the number of participants. |
| D．Students from other schools should pay to attend it. |
| A．£4. | B．£2. | C．£1. | D．£0. |
| A．Shiny Stocking. | B．Anatomy Museum Tour. |
| C．Clothes Exchange. | D．Shab-E Yalda Games Night. |
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Your total cost for a full year is only $195 per school for 30 copies a month—that’s 300 copies per school year.
Advantages for your organization:
Your message reaches a large audience of students, parents and teachers, which tells them you care about teens, their voices and their education.
We contact the schools explaining your sponsorship and your support of teens in the community.
We ship the magazines directly to the schools. There is no extra work or expense for you.
You will be working with an organization that has 14-year experience with teens, schools and educators.
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Teens are connected with their peers nationwide at a place that is specifically theirs. Students have the opportunity to submit their work for publishing in our magazine, book series and website.
Students gain important reading, writing and communication skills necessary for success in school and the workplace.
1. What will motivate a company to sponsor Teen Ink?| A．High profit. | B．Zero cost. |
| C．Public reputation. | D．Specific magazines. |
| A．More attention from the public. |
| B．Greater access to big companies. |
| C．A good price for the magazines. |
| D．A chance to publish their works. |
| A．Experienced teachers. | B．Potential sponsors. |
| C．Brilliant students. | D．Devoted parents. |
9 . How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情).
Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one.
| A．Think about skills you want to develop. |
| B．This can make choosing one a little difficult. |
| C．Use your freshman year to explore your choices. |
| D．In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect. |
| E．Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality. |
| F．Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time. |
| G．Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides. |
10 . In early November of 1942, my geology (地质学) class was supposed to go on a field trip to see the mica mine (云母矿). Although it rained, everyone showed up on time. I was the only girl in the class. We all fit into two cars.
Near Deary, Mr. Tier, our teacher, went into a store to ask about the direction, while townsmen looked at us with curiosity. On the store owner’s advice, we drove out into the hills for a few miles. Then we left the cars. We were afraid they would get stuck in the mud.
Eventually, we located the mine near the top of the mountain. There was a very small hole, running about two or three hundred feet into the mountainside. The passage (通道) was so narrow that we could touch both sides with our hands, and not tall enough to allow us to stand up straight. The first boy held the torch; we took hold of the backs of each other’s coats, in a line, and followed him in, ducking our heads. After getting in, we were disappointed because it was not the mine our teacher was looking for.
The rain was coming down hard as we started back to the cars to go home. Back at Deary, we went into a drugstore and stood around its big heating stove to dry out. The clerk was a middleaged lady. Seeing our entirely wet hair and clothes, she handed each of us a cup of hot water immediately and asked if there was anything wrong with any of us.
Hiking eight miles in the rain had not reduced our interest at all. We all felt we had a wonderful time, even if we didn’t find the mine.
1. Why did the class leave the cars halfway?| A．Because their cars broke down in Deary. |
| B．Because it was not easy to drive in the mud. |
| C．Because townsmen were curious about their cars. |
| D．Because the store owner gave them a wrong direction. |
| A．Turning. | B．Touching. | C．Lowering. | D．Hitting. |
| A．Impatient. | B．Careless. | C．Hardworking. | D．Warmhearted. |
| A．The class failed to see the mica mine. |
| B．The weather terribly influenced the trip. |
| C．The teacher was not professional enough. |
| D．The author was not liked by her classmates. |
