1 . One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.
Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades.
Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain task, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. During the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.
Students develop a stronger connection to the neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and into the streets, students can become more familiar with their neighborhood.
A.Students master more social skills. |
B.Students can develop lifelong friendships. |
C.And they have higher graduation rates from school. |
D.These trips, wherever they are, can influence children. |
E.But they’ll see their ability to deal with problems alone improve. |
F.They will learn more about its culture, environment, population, etc. |
G.Teachers’ detailed guidance will help students behave well in public. |
2 . In the Hollywood movie The Martian, actor Matt Damon plays an astronaut who grows food on Mars (火星) to survive alone on the red planet.
After seeing the movie, Washington State University physicist Michael Allen and University of Idaho food scientist Helen Joyner decided to carry out a case study helping students figure out how to farm on Mars. In the case study, students had to imagine they were mining on Mars and decide how to feed themselves there before starting on the journey. They got advice from Allen and Joyner on how to select crops and take the challenges of growing crops over long periods on Mars. Students used a scoring system to select three foods to plant on Mars.
Allen found the results impressive: among 30 students, “no two people have ever gotten the same answer”, he said.
Human travelers to Mars will likely have to make use of resources on the planet rather than take everything they need with them on a spaceship. This means farming their own food on another planet, one that has a very different ecosystem (生态系统) from Earth’s.
One challenge for those who would like to live on Mars is the fact that there can be no farming tools. Like real astronauts, students taking part in the study cannot take farming tools with them. As Joyner put it to his student astronauts, “You are starting with nothing.” Besides, students also have to deal with a very limited choice of diet. “If you had to eat a single food for the rest of your life, could you do it?” Joyner asked.
But Allen believes the case study is about more than farming and eating on the Red Planet. “I’m not teaching about growing food on Mars,” Allen said, “I’m teaching about living with choices. I’m teaching about problem solving.”
1. What made Michael Allen and Helen Joyner carry out the case study?A.A trip. | B.A book. | C.A movie. | D.A lecture. |
A.start with everything | B.try different tools |
C.watch the movie | D.select three foods |
A.They have a limited choice of diet. | B.They have a lot of farming tools. |
C.They have to take part in the study. | D.They have to select crops on Mars. |
A.how to look for foods on Mars | B.to know more about Earth |
C.how to solve problems | D.to learn about gardening |
A.a research on how to farm on Mars | B.a Hollywood movie The Martian |
C.how to survive alone on Earth | D.how to design a scoring system |
3 . Barditch High School decided to hold an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hands to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, was wheeled to the Park.
Some eyes rolled and there were few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms. Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.
Then Ms. Yates started to speak:
“I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth of your children, in my imagination.”
Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued:
“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in your chosen path.“
“There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”
There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar(呼喊). Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.
1. What activity was organized for the school reunion?A.Sightseeing in the park. | B.Telling stories about past events. |
C.Graduates’ reports in the old building. | D.A picnic on the school playground. |
A.Most people had little interest in the reunion. |
B.Some people got tired from the reunion activities. |
C.Many graduates disliked Ms. Yates’ ways of teaching. |
D.Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates’ speech. |
A.She kept track of her students’ progress. |
B.She gave her students advice on their careers. |
C.She attended her students’ college graduations. |
D.She went to her students’ wedding ceremonies. |
A.Hard-pushed students are more likely to succeed. |
B.Students’ respect is the best reward for teachers. |
C.Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced. |
D.Teachers’ knowledge is the key to students’ achievements. |
4 . Hello, boys and girls! I’m Helen. The Student Art Festival starts in our middle school. Today is December 13th. There is a photo show. Students take many photos. All of them are great. I love one of the photos a lot. It’s a photo of a big family. It’s named “Happy Birthday, Grandpa!” I think this student must have a happy family, just like me.
In the next two weeks, we have other fun things — the talent show, Chinese painting show and the DIY show. I like the talent show very much. The talent show is on the afternoon of December 19th. My classmate Tony and I will play the piano in the show. Our parents will come and watch the show. I hope we can do well. Do you have time? Please come and watch our show.
1. There is a (n) ______ in Helen’s school.A.sports meeting | B.art festival | C.English party | D.book sale |
A.her classmate | B.her mother | C.her teacher | D.her cousin |
A.There is a photo show on the second day. |
B.There is a basketball game. |
C.Helen likes the DIY show very much. |
D.There is a talent show on the afternoon of December 19th. |
A.students | B.shows | C.photos | D.schools |
5 . What is spring break?
Between tests and after-school activities, we all deserve a much-needed pause from school to relax and regroup. Entering spring break, a glorious week set aside in the middle of the semester for students to take time off and unwind(放松).
When is spring break 2023?
The dates of spring break 2023 vary from school to school, but most take place in March or April. You can check your school’s calendar(校历) to see when spring break 2023 is scheduled.
How long is spring break?
Again, the length of spring breaks differ across the country. A majority are just one week, but some spring breaks(mostly among colleges and universities) are two weeks long.
What should I do over spring break 2023?
Spring break 2023-will be here before you know it, but that means you should start planning if you want to travel. Looking to escape the cold? Booking a trip somewhere beachside or poolside, taking advantage of spring skiing, snowboarding, or other late-winter activities. There are many, many options. Staycations(就近度假) are also perfect for connecting with family and friends, binge-watching(一口气看完)a new series on Netflix, planning a local museum trip, picking up a new hobby, going for a hike, or finally making a dent in your TBR list. Super scholars might take this time to prepare and get ahead on their studies. If college year is fast-approaching, you could even plan some college tours and arrange in-person visits to some of the campuses on your list.
Happy spring break!
1. What date is most possible in spring break of 2023?A.February 12 | B.May 15 | C.January 25. | D.April 8. |
A.To try many leisure options to relax. |
B.To do the assignment and review the lesson. |
C.To pay a visit to the future colleges in person. |
D.To have a perfect station with family and friends. |
A.An instructive website. | B.A school’s calendar. |
C.A financial magazine. | D.A travel brochure. |
6 . The summer vacation is approaching! Is there a camp you have a strong desire to take your children to during the holiday? If not, I strongly recommend the following summer camps.
Multi-Arts Day ProgramThe program challenges children to use their imaginations to translate their ideas into music, movement, and creative drama. Students work in large and small groups throughout the day. Parents are welcome to stay the first morning until Morning Sing is over.
Ages: 5-8Dates: July 4-8
Day student tuition(学费): $410
Fashion Design and Textile Art
If you love color and design, then this is the summer camp for you! You will learn some hand sewing as well as how to use a sewing machine as you create your designs. You will also learn how to choose the types of cloth that best suit your designs. Please bring 2 pairs of old jeans and 5-10 shirts to be used in your projects.
Ages: 11-13Dates: July 3-16
Day student tuition: $ 1,280
Drawing & Painting for Junior Artists
Explore the wonders of art in this fun and exciting summer camp! Discover ways to create and think about art. Use your own creativity to develop your own style. You will learn many styles of painting and drawing. You should be open and willing to try new techniques. Plan to bring paintbrushes, a pad of paper, a set of pencils, and a pencil sharpener
Ages: 11-13Dates: July 17-30
Day student tuition: $ 1,980
Shakespeare’s World
Enjoy this fun, hands-on way into the works of William Shakespeare. You will learn about the life and times of Shakespeare and rehearse (排练) one of his plays. You will study the play in depth and take a field trip to see a live, professional production of it. You will audition (试演) for parts and learn amazing and direct acting techniques for bringing Shakespeare’s words to life.
Ages: 9-13Dates: June 17-30
Day student tuition: $ 1,680
1. When will the camp for 6-year-olds open?
A.On June 17. | B.On July 3. | C.On July 4. | D.On July 17. |
A.$410. | B.$1,280. | C.$1,680. | D.$1,980. |
A.Shakespeare’s World. | B.Multi-Arts Day Program. |
C.Fashion Design and Textile Art. | D.Drawing & Painting for Junior Artists. |
7 . Mark asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Mark’s father knew that few boys would want someone like Mark, mentally and physically disabled, on their team, but the father still approached to ask the boys if Mark could play. They exchanged glances with each other and said, “We’ll try to put him in to bat.”
Mark struggled over to the team’s bench and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.
In the bottom of the final inning, Mark was scheduled to be at bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Mark missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Mark. As the pitch came in, Mark swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman, but he just threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates. The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Mark, run to first!” Never in his life had Mark ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked.
By the time Mark rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, understood the pitcher’s intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.
All were screaming. “Mark, run to third.” As Mark rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Mark, run home!” Mark ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team. Tears rolled down the father’s cheeks.
That day, the boys from both teams helped bring true love and humanity into this world.
1. Why did Mark’s father, not expecting much, still asked if Mark could join the team?A.Because he noticed some of the boys on the field were friendly. |
B.Because he knew some of the boys on the field knew Mark well. |
C.Because he understood Mark did need a feeling of being accepted. |
D.Because he guessed Mark’s disability would affect the boys’ decision. |
A.The pitcher wanted to help Mark win the game. |
B.The pitcher pretended to throw the ball high and far. |
C.The pitcher looked forward to winning the game for his team. |
D.The pitcher had intended to throw the ball to the first baseman. |
A.Some of the opposing players ran to help him. |
B.The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman. |
C.The opposing players failed to stop his running to home. |
D.The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him. |
A.True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other. |
B.Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents. |
C.The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players. |
D.Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled. |
Welcome to join our School Pal Program! The foreign students in our school have been dreaming of this exchange opportunity for years. However, leaving family, friends, school and their cultures behind is challenging. This is the time when you step in as a School Pal to assist these exchange students in our school, since it’s just easier for teenagers to relate to one another. Your basic duties: • to establish friendships with exchange students prior to their arrival • to help them get involved in school and after-class activities • to provide ongoing support to them through regular communication • to organize occasional social outings and/or service projects for them Your benefits as a School Pal: • to learn about another country and culture • to grow your leadership skills • to make friends from all over the world • scholarship for our school’s Study Abroad Program • community service credits Participation requirements: If selected, you are required to: • attend some training • run official social media accounts • attend at least 5 activities per semester Application deadlines: • Students to participate in the fall and winter programs: August 31 • Students to participate in the spring and summer programs: January 31 For more information, please email: Andrea Simon, ICES2023@yahoo.edu. |
A.To invite foreign students to visit the school. |
B.To help foreign students adapt to the school life. |
C.To assist foreign students to contact host families. |
D.To select foreign students who apply for the school. |
A.Cultural experiences. | B.Academic credits. |
C.Community financial support. | D.Chances to be a school leader. |
A.To apply four times every year. |
B.To have a private social media account. |
C.To organize at least 5 activities each term. |
D.To get trained once the application is approved. |
9 . 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. |
10 . The brown paper bag hit the ground. A Michelin engineer picked it up and opened it, revealing a cracked, leaking egg. The third graders at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School were disappointed when they saw the runny mess.
It was engineering week at A.J. Whittenberg, a public primary school in Greenville, South Carolina. One week per month, engineers from local industries visit the classrooms and talk to students about their careers.
Greenville is now introducing the idea of a career path to students in primary school and giving students the option to follow those programs to middle and high schools. Each primary school focuses on a specific technical skill. The district allows students to attend schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as space is available, which means students can choose to continue to follow their chosen career pathway at a middle school with corresponding programs.
The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculum (课程) and expose students to specialized careers at a young age.
Some education experts worry the focus on industry qualifications has resulted in schools taking on responsibilities that should fall to businesses, like training workers for specific job duties, damaging a more comprehensive education in schools. “Schools are to not just prepare people for work and strengthen the economy, but also a place where students should experience art, music and think creatively,” said Jack Schneider, a professor of education at the University of Massachusetts.
A teacher from Greenville, however, said, “Career exposure has a big impact on kids. We’re not really wanting them to make a decision—‘I’m in the second grade and now I’m locked in to being whatever when I graduate from high school in 10 years.’ We just hope students walk across the graduation stage with plans for a career in mind.”
Modern times need modern solutions. When students leave school, they need to be already down their road to college, if that’s what they’re going to do, or schools need to give them something that allows them to get to work and earn a living. Just getting out with a high school degree doesn’t do that.
1. Why were the third graders disappointed?A.Their test failed. | B.The bag missed the target. |
C.Engineers disturbed them. | D.They had to clean the ground. |
A.Design more career paths. | B.Invite engineers to their schools. |
C.Adopt the open enrollment policy. | D.Offer more courses for them to choose. |
A.People’s employment. | B.Students’ overall development. |
C.The nation’s economy. | D.The school’s innovative education. |
A.Modern solutions are hard to find. |
B.More students need college education. |
C.Greenville’s practice is not acceptable. |
D.A high school degree is not enough for jobs. |