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Go to your local public library, and you will find an unusual activity is appearing more and more: Practicing reading with trained dogs. How would you feel about taking time once a week to read aloud to a dog?
Each dog in a reading program experience a special training session. The trainers also receive training; they learn how to interact(互动)with the students and the dogs. Each program has high standards. There have been many studies of the interactions between humans and dogs that show dogs lower people’s blood pressure and heart rate. People become more relaxed and calm and will completely forget what they are scared of when they have a dog nearby.
Unlike at school, where students sit at desks or tables, students and dogs sit together on special reading mats. Some students lie next to the dogs. Each student reads to one dog, so there is a quiet din of voices in the room. The dog has been taught a command to pay attention to the reader. So when the trainer says something to the dog, it focuses on the studentat once. But sometimes, the students read the dogs to sleep!
The dog’s trainer is also present. He or she watches the dog carefully to make sure that the dog behaves. Sometimes, the trainer gives the dog a break when the dog becomes restless. While the trainer doesn’t help with the reading, the trainer talks to the student about the dog and explains how to take care of pets and how to be safe around animals.
Students who read to dogs show the benefits of this interaction. They are calmer and can avoid worrying about getting all the words correct. The dog just wants to hear the story. As students learn more about the dogs they read to, they also learn that they have gained a new friend.
Not only do students change their reading habits with the dogs during the program, but they also change their school habits. Their reading skills increase by twelve to twenty percent. They start raising their hands and answering questions more often. They pay more attention in class. Some students start arriving at school earlier and are absent less often.
Dogs are not just for playing fetch with anymore. Now they can help people become better readers. Next time you visit your local library, be on the lookout for four-legged creatures (生物) who want to hear a good story.
1. The underlined word “command” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_________”.
A. lesson B. order
C. language D. rule
2.From the passage, we can learn that this activity can __________.
A. help students be more helpful and clever
B. help increase reading speed by 8 percent
C. make the trained dogs fall asleepquickly
D. make students be more active in school
3. The writer wants to tell us that _________.
A. the students can benefit from reading with dogs
B. the dogscan betrained to understand the story
C. the students can be taught to train dogs well
D. the trainers help students to read correctly
4.What is probably the best title for this passage?
A. Why do we need dogs?
B. Where can we read books?
C. Who can help us read books?
D. How do we change the habits?
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Children’s Books Fair
1.If your sister wants to know more about the space, she can choose ________．
A．MARS—The Red Planet B．The Weather
C．Horses D．The Earth Science Book
2.“The Weather” is one of our Early Earth books for boys and girls aged ________．
A．5—8 B．13—15
C．9—12 D．8—13
3.“Horses” is about ________．
A．the red planet
B．the weather on our earth
C．the easy-to-do activities
D．the noblest animal on the planet
4.Which is true according to the ads above?
A．The Weather is about the Moon．
B．Horses is a perfect book for kids aged 7—10．
C．The Earth Science Book was written by Dinah Zike．
D．MARS—The Red Planet is about the noblest animal．
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Have you ever tried to understand something new on your own but found it a bit too difficult in books or on the Internet? Don't be worried一you can get help at Khan Academy（可汗学院）．
Khan Academy is an online learning website created in 2007 by Salman Khan, an American teacher. In order to provide "a free world-class education to anyone anywhere"，Khan offers more than 4,200 free micro lectures（讲座）atkhanacademy.org.
The classes cover fields like mathematics, biology, chemistry and finance. They usually last for just 10 to 15 minutes. Unlike traditional classes, Khan mainly offers courses for students below college level. The classes can also help those who are planning to take the SAT, an exam often required for students who wish to enter a college or university in the US.
So how can you start your learning journey at Khan Academy?
First of all，enter the website with a personal e-mail account．Your personal home page at Khan Academy is designed to help you learn math. You can take a pre-test first to see your level. The academy then suggests exercises at the right level for you. It also allows you to watch videos and improve yourself until you reach level 5一the highest level.
If you are interested in other subjects, click "LEARN" to see all topics on offer. Try "Art History"，for example. This will take you to all the things in that area like text articles, videos and questions. You can also put key words into the search box to see related topics.
Don't worry if you find it difficult to follow the courses in English. The courses have been translated into other languages, such as Chinese. Hundreds of Khan's courses in Chinese can be found on Netease (www. 163. com)，which offers translations of courses from Harvard, Yafe, Oxford，Cambridge and other top universities.
1.The underlined word “ account” in the fourth paragraph probably means“________”.
A.账户 B.存款 C.报告 D.理由
2. Khan Academy is a learning website that________
A. was started by an American teacher
B. has a history of over 10 years
C. doesn't provide free lectures
D. is fit only for college students
3.The fifth paragraph is mainly about how to________.
A. pass the math test B. learn math at Khan Academy
C. design your website D, write an e-mail to Khan
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The classes at Khan Academy usually last 40 minutes.
B. Nothing but videos can be found at Khan Academy.
C. You can get courses from top universities on Netease.
D. Khan Academy only offers courses in English.
5.Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Online Learning B. Salman Khan
C. College Education D. Language Courses
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| What’s your favorite invention? |
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My favorite invention is the Internet. You can always know what’s going on in the world. It is amazing! I live in America, but I can talk and write to my friends in England through the Internet! |
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My favorite invention is the TV. It has become part of my life. When I watch TV, I feel relaxed. My favorite program is Modern Family. I like the boy Manny best. I think he is so funny. |
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The mobile phone is my favorite invention. I use it when I wake and usually until I fall asleep. I often use my mobile phone to play games. My mobile phone is also my alarm clock. It really makes my day a lot easier. |
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I like the camera best. It allows us to do many things. My parents took a lot of pictures for me when I was a little girl. I really enjoy looking at these pictures. Now I often take pictures for my friends. We can keep all the special moments. |
1.Where does Tim live?
A．In America. B．In England.
C．In China. D．In India.
2.When Ann watches TV, she feels .
A．excited B．sad
C．relaxed D．angry
3.What’s Ben’s favorite invention?
A．The Internet. B．The TV.
C．The mobile phone. D．The camera.
4.Betty often takes pictures for her .
A．friends B．teachers
C．parents D．classmates
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This is a book show. Read and enjoy them in your free time！ Let’s do pleasure reading together.
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| Greg Heffley is at school. His middle school is going to hold a dance party. but it is very difficult for Greg to find anyone to go with. Finally he finds a girl from his class luckily. That is the beginning of The Third Wheel story. This book is full of jokes and interesting pictures. By Jeff Kinnney |
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| Bean’s elder sister goes to a summer camp. But Bean can't join her because she is too young So Bean and her best friend, Ivy, decide to create their own camp. They come up with all the activities and, of course. they make the rules. Their happiness and kindness will make you want to keep reading. By Annie Barrows |
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| Stick Dog is a dog that lives in an empty pipe(管子 ) . He has four friend, named Pooh-Pooh., Strips , Karen and Mutt. When Stick Dog smells delicious hamburgers , he and his friends decide to steal the food from a human family that are having a picnic in Picasso Park. Along the way, they face a lot of funny challenges. By Tom Watson |
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| Zoe and Alice's mother saves dogs. But dogs aren’t the only things that need to be saved. The family's new neighbour, Philip. doesn't speak, and no one knows why. White Fur Flying is all about understanding the love from both inside and outside. Although it is a little sad, the book is good to read. By Patricia Maclachlan |
1. We can find out_________ is filled with lots of funny jokes and pictures.
A. The Third Wheel B. Stick Dag
C. White Fur Flying D. Ivy and Bean
2. What do Bean and Ivy decide to do?
A. Join a school dancing party.
B. Steal food from the family.
C. Save dogs in their community.
D. Set up their own camp.
3.What does the writer think of the book White Fur Flying?
A. Funny. B. Humorous.
C. A little sad. D. Boring.
4.The books above are mainly written for
A. middle-aged adults B. kids or teenagers
C. elderly people D. college students
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Dear children,
How time flies! As your teacher, I'd like to talk about "behaving like a grown-up" with you before you leave school.
During our lives, we need the strength of other people to achieve our goals.____of us can make it on our own.
In an____world, we would all have thoughtful, helpful people to guide us in life. Imagine having a____who is devoted to keeping you healthy. Or imagine having a boss who wants you to enjoy your job and make progress in your____But many of us have difficulty dealing with (打交道) grown-ups who seem____in their changeable moods. If we have immature(不成熟的) adults____trustworthy adults around us, we will certainly get into real trouble.
What's more, if we are always____that we're right all the time, while others are wrong, then we are like those immature adults. Our own personalities could be the____.
A mature adult is someone who makes problems better, not worse. When this type of people face a bad____, they try to find ways to be calm and in control. They keep practicing solving problems____they become members of mature adults.
Maybe you're now too young to behave like a mature adult. When you run across a problem, try to stay calm and think more before taking actions, then you're really on the way to be a grown-up. Yours faithfully, Vivien
1.A.None B.Most C.Any D.Many
2.A.ancient B.ideal C.unknown D.equal
3.A.director B.teacher C.policeman D.doctor
4.A.dream B.career C.study D.habit
5.AtrappedA.surprised B.bored C.frightened
6.A.in front of B.as well as C.instead of D.along with
7.A.reporting B.guessing C.thinking D.discussing
8.A.problem B.project C.purpose D.power
9.A.production B.suggestion C.instruction D.situation
10.A.unless B.as C.until D.when
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Dear children,
How time flies! As your teacher, I'd like to talk about "behaving like a grown-up" with you before you leave school.
During our lives, we need the strength of other people to achieve our goals. of us can make it on our own.
In an world, we would all have thoughtful, helpful people to guide us in life. Imagine having a who is devoted to keeping you healthy. Or imagine having a boss who wants you to enjoy your job and make progress in your . But many of us have difficulty dealing with (打交道) grown-ups who seem in their changeable moods. If we have immature(不成熟的) adults trustworthy adults around us, we will certainly get into real trouble.
What's more, if we are always that we're right all the time, while others are wrong, then we are like those immature adults. Our own personalities could be the .
A mature adult is someone who makes problems better, not worse. When this type of people face a bad , they try to find ways to be calm and in control. They keep practicing solving problems they become members of mature adults.
Maybe you're now too young to behave like a mature adult. When you run across a problem, try to stay calm and think more before taking actions, then you're really on the way to be a grown-up. Yours faithfully, Vivien
1.A. None B. Most C. Any D. Many
2.A. ancient B. ideal C. unknown D. equal
3.A. director B. teacher C. policeman D. doctor
4.A.dream B. career C.study D.habit
5.Atrapped B. surprised C. bored D. frightened
6.A. in front of B. as well as C. instead of D. along with
7.A. reporting B. guessing C. thinking D. discussing
8.A. problem B. project C. purpose D. power
9.A. production B. suggestion C. instruction D. situation
10.A. unless B. as C. until D. when
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Famous Places around the World
Mexico
The best time to visit Mexico is spring. The weather in Mexico is hot and wet for most of the year, except in Mexico city. It can get very stormy at the end of August. And you should keep in mind that hurricane seas on lasts from June to November.
South A frica
South Africa has a pleasant climate, with lovely warm sunny days for most of the year. The summer is from November to February, and the weather is really hot at this time. In August, it’s winter and the weather is usually warm, except at night.
Greece
The best time to visit Greece is April to June. If you just want to sit on a beach and see the sunshine every day, then August is the perfect month. But, be careful! Temperatures are really high. In the southeast of Greece, it might be 30—35 centigrade.
Australia
It’s winter in Australia in July and August. The hottest months are from November to March. The best time to go is September or October. It’s warm enough to swim in the sea. It’s cool enough to tour around, and it’s not too rainy. If you prefer it colder, go in August.
1. The best time to visit Mexico is ______.
A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
2. For most of the year, the weather in South Africa is _______.
A. cool and rainy B.hotand wet
C. warm and sunny D. cold and snowy
3. If you want to sit on the beach and see the sunshine in August, you can go to _______.
A. Mexico B.Greece C.South AfricaD. Australia
4. The hottest months in Australia are from _______.
A. June to November B. April to June
C. November to March D. November to February
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Blue Ribbons ofHonor
A teacher in New York decided to honor her studentsby telling them the difference they each made. First she thanked to each of them how they made a difference to her and the class. Then she gave each student three blue ribbons with gold letters reading,“Who I Am Makes a Difference.” The students went out to find somebody to honor. The person would keepa ribbon and give the extra ones to a third person to keep it going.
One boy went to a manager in a nearby company and honored him for helping him with his career planning. Later that day the manager went in to see his boss. He told him that he deeply admired him for being a creativetalent. He gave the surprised boss the last extra ribbon and asked him to find somebody else to honor.
That night the boss went home to his 14-year-old son. He told the boy what had happened and said,“I want to honor you, son. My days are really busy andwhen I come home I don’t pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I shout at you for not getting good enough grades in school and for your bedroom being a mess, but somehow tonight, I just want to let you know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are the most important person in my life. You’re a great kid and I love you!”
Hearing this, the boy started to cry and couldn’t stop. He looked up at his father and said through his tears,“I was planning on leaving home tomorrow, Dad, because I didn’t think you loved me. Now I don’t need to.”
1.What did the teacher give to the students to honor them?
A. Career planning. B. Blue ribbons.
C. Special prizes. D. Goldmedals.
2.How did the boss feel about what the manager said and did?
A. He was sad. B.He was angry.
C.He was pleased. D.Hewas surprised.
3.Before the boss talked to his son, the boy was planning to______.
A. leave his home B. pay attention to his father
C. clean his room D. get goodgrades in school
4.From the story, we give others blue ribbons for________.
A. showing theirsuccessin career
B. givingthem ourkindness in return
C. admiring theircreativity and talent
D. honoring the differences they made
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English is an excellent language to learn. It is important for study, business and travel. Read the information below and learn more about listening and reading skills.
Listen to English radio.
One of the best ways to improve your English listening is to listen to English radio on your mobile phone.
• You should listen to the radio shows for more than 30 minutes every day.
• Try to understand what is said. Don’t just let the English wash over you. If you find the listening too fast, try to pick out the key words to get a general idea of it.
• You can also make a note of any words or phrases(短语) that you don’t understand. Look them up in the dictionary later. Then listen to the show again.
Watch English movies and TV shows.
Another fun way to improve your listening is to watch English movies and TV shows.
• Try to choose movies or TV shows that you will enjoy. This will make the listening more interesting. When you like the movie or TV show, you may forget your task is to practice listening. You just enjoy it.
• However, you should not watch movies or TV shows with Chinese translations(翻译) on the screen. It will be difficult for you to focus on English.
Read an English book, newspaper or magazine(杂志).
Reading is an important part of learning a language, so don’t forget to practice!
• Choose a book that you are really interested in. It can be an English novel or a magazine. Then start working your way through it. If you find it boring, it’s difficult for you to finish reading it.
•Again, try to understand what you’re reading. Pick out any words or phrases that you don’t understand. Then look them up in the dictionary.
Learning any language requires hard work and skills, so find good methods and work hard.
1.If the listening is too fast, you should try to .
A．listen more than 30 minutes
B．get a general idea of it
C．make a note of the phrases
D．use an English dictionary
2.When you enjoy a movie, you may .
A．need more interesting exercises
B．forget you are practicing listening
C．write down the Chinese translations
D．focus on new words and phrases
3.When you choose a book, you’d better make sure .
A．you are interested in it
B．it is famous in the world
C． you can finish it quickly
D．there are many new words in it
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A．When to practice listening and reading.
B．What is needed for listening and reading.
C． Why listening and reading are important.
D．How to improve listening and reading skills.