1 . This year over twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he bad expected--much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that were usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I don’t think much of American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for activities. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”
1. What’s the purpose of the whole exchange program?| A．To have teenagers learn something about Germany. |
| B．To send students in America to travel in Germany. |
| C．To let students learn something about other countries. |
| D．To help teenagers in other countries know the real America. |
| A．There are a lot of outside activities. |
| B．Students usually take 14 subjects in all. |
| C．Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. |
| D．There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings. |
| A．German schools trained students to be better citizens. |
| B．American schools were not as good as German schools. |
| C．The easy life in American schools was more helpful to students. |
| D．A better education should include something good from both America and Germany. |
| A．Praise. | B．Support. | C．Ignore. | D．criticize. |
2 . Jindalee State School
Email:info@jindaleess.eq.edu.au
Phone:(07)3725 5777
Website:www.jindaleess.eq.edu.au
7th November 2023
Class Placement Information
Dear Parents,
We are now providing you with information about your child’s 2024 class placement. Your child Najera Ochoa Ava is in 1W in 2024. The teacher for this class is Mrs Shelly Waner in room B11b.
Students return to school on 27th January 2024.
The office will close at 3:30 p. m.9th November 2023 and reopen on 20th January, 2024.
SNACK SHACK(零食铺)
The Jindalee Snack Shack is now closed for cleaning—we will not be taking any orders this week.Wewillreopenonthefirstdayofschoolandwillcontinuetoacceptonlineordersonly viawww.quickclig.com.au.Snackswillcontinuetobeavailableforpurchaseduringsecond break.
THE UNIFORM (校服) SHOP
The Uniform Shop will be taking orders online during December but items(物品) will not be available for collection until January. The shop will open on 20th January.
BY APPOINTMENT(预约) ONLY—please check our P&C Facebook page or the school newsletter for a booking link. Please do not come to the shop without an appointment.
The shop will continue to operate on an appointment system in 2024 and will be open on the first day of school. We will then resume(恢复) trading on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the term, for appointments and online order processing, from 28th January.
A calendar of the 2024 school year can be viewed at the following website, www.education.qld.gov.au.
On behalf of the Jindalee State School family, I wish you all a happy holiday.
We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Yours sincerely
Ms Penny Grant
Principal
1. When will the new academic year begin?| A．7th November 2023. | B．9th November 2023. |
| C．20th January 2024. | D．27th January 2024. |
| A．Students should check the school newsletter to order uniforms. |
| B．Visitors are not welcome without an appointment. |
| C．It will remain closed after 3:30 p. m. each day. |
| D．It will not take orders until January 2024. |
| A．By calling(07)3725 5777. |
| B．By contacting Mrs Shelly Waner. |
| C．By visiting www.education.qld.gov.au. |
| D．Byemailinginfo@jindaleess.eq.edu.au. |
3 . Welcome to Yale University’s Thanksgiving festivities! Join us for a variety of events, blending tradition and community spirit for everyone.
Thanksgiving Parade and Campus Potluck (百家餐)
Time: Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Yale Old Campus
Activities: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Thanksgiving parade featuring spirited floats, the Yale marching band, and talented performers. Following the parade, join the campus potluck on Old Campus. Contribute a dish to share and connect with fellow Yale students. This cherished tradition is an excellent opportunity to experience the warmth of the Yale community.
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Showcase
Time : Thanksgiving Morning, 9:00 AM
Location: Yale Art Gallery
Activities: Discover a diverse array of arts and crafts meticulously crafted by Yale’s talented artists. Find unique, handmade gifts for the upcoming holiday season and enjoy live performances and local food vendors. Kick-start your holiday shopping while supporting the artistic talents thriving within the Yale community.
Turkey Dash 5K Run
Time: The Weekend Before Thanksgiving, 9:30 AM
Location: Yale Bowl
Activities: Begin your Thanksgiving weekend with a spirited 5K run or walk around the picturesque Yale Bowl. Open to all fitness levels, participants are encouraged to bring extra goods to give them to local charities, promoting wellness and community support.
Gobble ‘n’ Games Family Fest
Time: The Saturday Before Thanksgiving, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Beinecke Plaza
Activities: Bring your family for an afternoon of joy and games at Beinecke Plaza. Enjoy sack races (袋鼠跳), face painting, pumpkin decorating, and a pie-eating contest. Local food trucks will be on-site to keep you fueled. This family-friendly event is a delightful way to usher in the holiday season with laughter and connection.
1. What do Thanksgiving Parade and Campus Potluck, and Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Showcase have in common?| A．Both events occur on Thanksgiving Day. |
| B．Free handmade gifts are provided at both events. |
| C．Participants should be students on old campus. |
| D．Both activities have a long history. |
| A．Bringing a Turkey for Thanksgiving Day. |
| B．Donating food to organizations for helping people in need. |
| C．Wearing costumes representing who you are. |
| D．Having a recommendation from your own community. |
| A．Face painting. | B．A pie-eating contest. | C．Pumpkin decorating. | D．Truck racing. |
4 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
Timetable | |
| Sunday 8:30—11:30 Personal Inventions (发明物) You can see many inventions by the students; You may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00—21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe (宇宙). |
| Wednesday 19:30—21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30—21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Photoshop skills. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on .
| A．Monday | B．Wednesday |
| C．Friday | D．Sunday |
| A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday. |
| B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday. |
| C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday. |
| D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday. |
| A．We only see many inventions by the teachers. |
| B．We know Mr. Morison is from Harvard University. |
| C．We can learn Photoshop skills on Tuesday. |
| D．You may learn about a disease on Sunday. |
5 . You start by running around the school track three times to warm up. This is followed by exercises or long jump for the girls and football or basketball for the boys. That is an average 45 -minute PE class— but do you really enjoy it?
For students at the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, sports classes have experienced a welcome change. Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. “The classes used to be boring as we just did the same things again and again,” said Xiao Tong. “But now PE classes are such fun. Sword-fighting is so cool.” His classmate Wei Jie agrees. “As well as being fun, we learn about traditional Chinese culture,” she said. The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen. “We didn't pay much attention when we heard the old music,” Xiao explained, “But when Zheng's music is played, we get excited.” Mao Min, the PE teacher who introduced the changes, is pleased that the students now enjoy sports lessons more. “The classes encourage healthy lifestyles and I am always looking for creative ways to keep the students active,” he said. Schools offer activities according to what sports facilities (设备) they have. For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. “I take my volleyball very seriously so I keep fit by playing it,” said Senior 2 student Zhang Zheng. “Students only try hard in sports that interest them.”
1. Why was Xiao Tong not interested in PE classes in the past?| A．Because he didn't do well in sports. |
| B．Because he disliked the same activities. |
| C．Because he thought the classes too long- |
| D．Because he was tired of the PE teacher. |
| A．Sword-fighting. | B．Volleyball. | C．Skating. | D．Punching practice. |
| A．Sword-fighting appears in PE classes. |
| B．Students try hard in all sports at school. |
| C．Schools offer necessary sports facilities. |
| D．PE classes are welcoming new changes. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Negative. | C．Uncaring. | D．Doubtful. |
6 . 
Welcome back to school! Have you signed up for an after-school activity yet? Here are some of the activities you can try.
SPORTS TEAMS
Do you like sports? How about joining the football team? It has tryouts at 3:00 pm next Tuesday. Many of our best players have moved up to college. So now the team needs new players. For more information, meet our sports advisors, Ms. Matte or Mr. Stergis.
GOOD AT ART?
This year, your schoolmates in the school art club plan to paint a mural (壁画) on the wall by the office. So they need new members to help create it. Are you interested in drawing, painting or taking photographs? This club is for you. The first meeting of the school year is at 3:15 pm next Wednesday in room 221. Please see Ms. Greenway for more information.
NEW THIS YEAR
There are some new activities you can have a go at. Try the new after-school science club. It has plans to enter the national senior robotics competition this year. So if you want to try building a robot, this club is for you. See Mr. Larson in room 105 for more details. The club meets at 3:30 pm every Thursday.
Do you like acting? Are you good at singing? The school play this year is a musical — The Sound of Music. Come and try out for it at 3:10 pm next Monday in room 125.
For a list of all the after-school activities this year, click here, or pick up a membership form from the advisor’s office — room 107.
1. When are the tryouts for the football team?| A．At 3:10 pm next Monday. | B．At 3:00 pm next Tuesday. |
| C．At 3:15 pm next Wednesday. | D．At 3:30 pm every Thursday. |
| A．To paint a mural. | B．To put on a musical. |
| C．To offer photography courses. | D．To enter a national competition. |
| A．In room 221. | B．In room 125. | C．In room 107. | D．In room 105. |
7 . Every school has students who stand out for their abilities and their eagerness to learn. In Mexico, a school created a program to work with them. In 2019. both teachers Lotta Andersson and John Rennie got the idea to provide learning opportunities for students with a hunger for knowledge. They are English coordinators (协调员) in the school. “We want to have a program to inspire students who really have the abilities and the interests to learn more and continue accepting challenges,” Andersson said during a recent interview.
Students in the program, which was called Learning Challenges, met with the teachers about once a month. Andersson and Rennie would help us choose research topics. We then worked with the teachers to find books, interview subjects and Internet sources, While in Learning Challenges, I gave presentations on European culture and the fashion industry.
When asked what skills students had formed in the program, which ended in June 2020because of the limits of a common disease. Andersson said, “They had learned to ask questions, be more open-minded and see things from different angles (角度). Also, they mastered the skills-reflecting more, acting actively, and learning not to put limits on themselves.”
A student, Yihane Abed, conducted research on the sun, the moon, stars, planets, etc, while in Learning Challenges. “The skills I developed were teamwork and the ways to do research and give a good presentation,” she said.
Andersson and Rennie continue to help students pursue their love of learning. “The program doesn’t exist formally, but as an important part of the culture at school, it is still needed,” Andersson said. “There is much more difference, not only for students who need extra help, but also for those who are higher achievers.”
1. What’s the purpose of creating Learning Challenges?| A．To help some students learn more. |
| B．To guide students to work out effectively. |
| C．To raise students’ interest in visiting Europe. |
| D．To encourage English students to help others. |
| A．Methods that students used in the program. |
| B．Abilities that students got from the program. |
| C．Difficulties that students met in the program. |
| D．Topics that students selected from the program. |
| A．The universe. | B．Teamwork |
| C．The fashion industry. | D．Travelling. |
| A．Tough. | B．Formal. |
| C．Necessary. | D．Traditional. |
8 . Archaeology camp
Each summer, the Public Archaeology Facility ’s Community Archaeology Program offers a week - long program focused on archaeology for kids entering Grades 5 and 6. The program is taught by professional archaeologists from Binghamton University. Students will learn about the science of archaeology through hands - on , interactive classroom projects , laboratory tours, outdoor activities, and a visit to a local archaeological site.
Our 2023 Research Site is the Whitney Point Bridge site. Broome County, New York. Dates : July 13-17, 2023
Time: 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Tickets: $200 per participant ( a 10% discount before May 15,2023) The session is limited to 16 students to ensure the best educational setting.
Participants will spend the first two days of the program learning about ancient cultures, archaeological concepts, and practicing fieldwork techniques, and artifact(人工制品) classification and preservation. Kids will take part in exciting activities in experimental and creative archaeology, including pottery (陶器) construction and a cross - country race.
On the third and fourth days, participants will explore local historic sites long - covered by plants. and learn how archaeologists survey sites ‘ using direct mcasurements, digital cameras, careful notes, and hand - held GPS units. This trip will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the environment in which these sites were created.
On the last day - the program will travel to a local historically significant archaecological site currently being excavated (挖掘) by the Public Archaeology Facility where students will observe professional excavations, Participants will be able to assist in some of the tasks at the site, including screening (筛查;甄别) for artifacts, note - taking, and site interpretation.
1. What do we know about the archaeology camp ?| A．It lasts for a whole month. |
| B．Itis limited to a dozen kids. |
| C．It is guided by university experts. |
| D．It is intended for high school students. |
| A．$200. | B．$360 | C．$380. | D．$400. |
| A．Conduct a survey in the field. |
| B．Help reconstruct ancicnt objects. |
| C．Observe professtonal excavations. |
| D．Learn about artifact classification. |
9 . SEA Summer High School Programs 2023
Science at SEA
Science at SEA is a four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates, which focuses on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod Massachusetts. The program includes a shore component on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and a sea component aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer.
July 21—August 13
Expense: $4,000
SEA Quest
SEA Quest is a two-week program that welcomes high school students and recent graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting field research, sailing at all ships, and understanding of the complexities of creating and managing marine reserves. They will return home with a broader sense of the ocean’s importance to our planet and the need to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Life here is fast-paced. No prior sailing experience is necessary. A strong desire to learn is required!
July 11—July 22
Expense: $3,200
SEA Cape
This three-week summer program at SEA offers current high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, and literary. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
June 27—July 14
Expense: $3,800
SEA Expedition
This two-week summer program for high school students, including graduating seniors, is centered on learning by doing. SEA Expedition is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition, and occurs entirely aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Life at sea is fast-paced and tough.
July 5—July 17
Expense: $3,500
1. Which program lasts the shortest?| A．Science at SEA. | B．SEA Quest. |
| C．SEA Cape. | D．SEA Expedition. |
| A．Previous experience in sailing. | B．Ability to conduct scientific experiments. |
| C．Great eagerness to study the sea. | D．Knowledge of sea resource preservation. |
| A．It lasts about two weeks. | B．It entirely takes place on a ship. |
| C．It is centered on learning by doing. | D．It is a multidisciplinary experience. |
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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. |
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