New Zealand offers free school lunches to tho...

New Zealand offers free school lunches to thousands of kids

WELLINGTON, Feb. 20 ( Xinhua) – “Thousands of children have begun receiving a free lunch on schooldays under the government’s free and healthy school lunch program,” Prime Minister (首相) Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday.

“The program is for 7 ,000 students at 31 schools right now. The number will extend to 21,000 students in 120 schools by the start of 2021 ,”Ardern said while she was serving up lunch at a school in Hawke’s Bay.

“A full stomach makes all the difference to a child’s learning,” Ardern said.

“Providing a free and healthy lunch at school is one way to help New Zealand become the best place in the world for school children. And people can see that difference right away,” she said. She added that providing these lunches was also a great way for local families to have jobs.

“The program is one of 75 plans from New Zealand’s CYWS ( Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy). It started last year and developed with the money from 10,000 New Zealanders including 6,000 young people,” said Education Minister Chris Hipkins.

1.What kind of writing is it?

A.Story. B.News. C.Email. D.Invitation.

2.The underlined word “extend” here means “__________”.

A.increase B.double C.remain D.fall

3.From the second paragraph, we know that Ardern was __________ when she explained the program.

A.planning for the free lunch program B.giving lunch to the school children

C.thinking how to provide jobs for local families D.collecting money from New Zealanders

4.By “A full stomach makes all the difference to a child’s learning,” Ardern meant that “__________”.

A.learning well mainly depends on eating B.learning to eat a proper lunch is important

C.eating has nothing to do with learming D.children will learm better if they eat well

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Thousands of teenagers will be able to move to a new wave of “studio schools” at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. Twelve new-style schools are open to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs.

Under plans, schools will operate longer days and work outside standard school terms.

Each teenager will be expected to spend between four hours and two days a week on work placements with business related to the school and a personal coach will be sent to the teenagers to act as a school “line manager”.

The reforms (改革) are put forward because of the fears that too many teenagers are finishing full-time education at present but they are short of the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. According to a recent report, more than two thirds of employers (雇主) believe school and college leavers have less important employability skills, while 55% say they are unable to manage their time or daily routine. And the number of NEETs who are not in education has hit a record high, with almost one-in-five young people being left without a job or a training place.

The Department for Education will tell the public the building of 12 studio schools – providing for around 3,600 teenagers – in areas such as Liverpool, Stevenage, Stock-on-Trent and Fulham, west London. Each one will be connected to the local employers. Under plans, teenagers will be able to move out of ordinary schools to attend them between the ages of 14 and 19.

The government said all subjects would be taught “through projects, often prepared with employers” – with rules such as science being connected directly to local engineering companies or hospitals. Schools will operate a longer day to give teenagers a better understanding of the needs of the workplace. Along with their studies, students will carry out work placements for four hours a week, rising to two days a week of paid work for those aged 16 to 19. They will also get the chance to take professional qualifications (专业资历) connected directly to the needs of local employers.

1.According to the passage, NEETs refer to those who ______.

A. often miss classes from studio school

B. prefer studio schools to ordinary schools

C. refuse to take any part-time job after school

D. are not in education, employment or training

2.Compared to ordinary schools, studio schools will offer the young more ______.

A. skills to finish full-time education

B. personal coaches to help with the work

C. chances to get future jobs with job training

D. jobs to make money without going outside

3.What makes the government decide to build studio schools?

A. The worry about educated teenagers short of working skills.

B. The doubt about whether full-time education is perfect.

C. The decision to solve the problems of unemployment.

D. The increasing number of teens who drop out early.

4.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Studio schools are popular in UK at present.

B. More NEETs will find jobs from Studio schools.

C. Teenagers will get jobs without full-time education.

D. Studio schools are built to improve teens’ employability skills.

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Most schools are trying hard to improve their lunch programs and they want to offer the best food they can.

Even if your school provides healthy options(选择)，you may still want to have something delicious outside.

How do you take control? Take a packed lunch to school!

Here are the four reasons to pack your lunch and snacks at least twice a week.

Control  Have you ever waited in the lunch line only to find when you get to the front that you don't like what they're serving?

Variety  If you're eating the same food all the time , your body probably feels ready for a change. Packing lunch a couple of times a week means you can enjoy some favorites that you might not find at every school.

Money Serving Packing healthy snacks so that you needn’t go out for a fast-food lunch, chocolate or a soda! If so, you will save much money. And you can buy something you need.

Warm Feeling   Remember when your mom or dad used to pack your lunch? Pack a lunch for yourself, maybe that is your favorite healthy food.

Whether you pack or eat in the cafeteria(自助食堂)，what's important is that you make right choices. If you are worried that cafeteria doesn't offer enough healthy choices, try to make changes. Ask a teacher or someone in food service for advice on hoe to get started.

Take a packed lunch to school

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--- _____ free lunches _____ to students in all schools in China?　　 --- No, only in the countryside.

A. Are; served　　 B. Do; serve

C. Is; served　　 D. Have；served

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Dear Nicole,

How are you? Do you enjoy your summer holiday? I’m sure you do.

It’s been two weeks since I returned to New Zealand, but I’m still thinking of the exciting city life in Hong Kong. In New Zealand, life is totally different. I miss the delicious sweet soup so much.

The weather has been bad these days. Yesterday I got a cold and didn’t go to school today. I hate taking medicine but I have to take it. I must get well soon because I will have tests on science and geography next week. I must prepare for the tests this time so that I won’t fail again.

I remember that you like our local hand cream (护手霜), but it is quite expensive in Hong Kong. I bought you some last weekend and I am sending it to you. It’s much cheaper here than in Hong Kong.

It’s almost the end of August. It’s time to pack (收拾) your school bag and get ready for the new school term. Take good care.

With love,

Judy

1.Judy thinks that life in Hong Kong is ________.

A.boring B.exciting C.useful D.powerful

2.What does Judy miss about Hong Kong?

A.The stadium. B.The zoo. C.The sweet soup. D.The school.

3.What will Judy do next week?

A.She will go to hospital.

B.She will go shopping.

C.She will have a picnic.

D.She will have tests on science and geography.

4.If the hand cream costs $45 in New Zealand, it might cost ________ in Hong Kong.

A.$70 B.$45 C.$40 D.$30

5.When does Judy write the letter?

A.In May. B.In June. C.In July. D.In August.

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It’s never too early or too late to learn Chinese. If you have no time to attend classes, don’t worry. There are online courses for all levels of learners.

1.What can you get if you attend Hutong’s online courses?

A.Free Chinese lessons. B.Understanding of Chinese culture.

C.A one-on-one Chinese course. D.25-minute free Chinese classes first.

2.In which course can you test your Chinese level?

A.Hutong B.GoEast C.Easy Chinese D.Chinese Teacher

3.What do both GoEast and Chinese Teacher mention in the text?

A.Goals of teaching. B.Time of the course.

C.Levels of learners. D.Teachers of the course.

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1.All primary and middle schools in Hainan will start swimming courses in_______.

A.2017 B.2018 C.2019 D.2020

2.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A.China started tree climbing courses earlier than the USA.

B.Hainan will build at least one swimming pool for each town.

C.Students in Suzhou need to take a swimming test.

D.Tsinghua University started the tree climbing course first in China.

3.The passage is mainly about___________.

A.climbing trees B.building swimming pools

C.setting up new courses D.taking a swimming test

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Sheila bought a new lunch bag for school.

On the way to school, she looked inside. She hoped that a new lunch bag meant something new for lunch,16 she found the same lunch as always---a sandwich.

When the lunch bell rang. Sheila found her bag and carried it to the dining hall. She opened it and17 two pieces of fried chicken, several strawberries, and an egg.

“Wow!” Sheila said, “That’s what I call18 !”

The next morning, Sheila opened her lunch bag and looked inside. Sure enough, she found another19 . But when she opened the bag at lunchtime in the dining hall, she discovered a piece of pizza, an orange, and a cake.

“My lunch bag20 be magic,” Sheila said.

“There’s no such thing as magic,” her friend Douglas21 .

“There is,” Sheila said. “My mother 22 packs me a sandwich. But ever since I got this new lunch bag, the sandwich has changed into something I like.”

“Maybe your mother’s packing23 things for a change.”

“No,” Sheila said. “I checked in the morning. The sandwich changes24 .”

“You are not the25 one with a magic lunch bag,” Beatrice said, turning around from the table behind her. “I have one, too. See? This is my magic bag.”

“Hey,” Sheila said. “My lunch bag really looks like yours.”

“Mine is magic,” said Beatrice. “Every day my dad26 leftovers(剩饭), but at lunchtime I find a sandwich---my favorite!”

Sheila started 27 .

“What’s so funny?” Beatrice asked.

“That’s the sandwich my mother packs,” Sheila said. “We’ve been getting our lunch bags   28 up.”

Sheila and29 shared their lunches every day after that. Sheila loved making new discoveries each time she opened her lunch bag. But her best discovery was magically finding a new30 .

1.A. and             B. so                C. but              D. or

2.A. showed          B. discovered         C. wanted           D. offered

3.A. lunch bag         B. dining hall         C. breakfast         D. lunch

4.A. sandwich         B. chicken            C. egg             D. orange

5.A. can              B. must              C. may            D. need

6.A. disturbed         B. discovered          C. disappeared      D. disagreed

7.A. never            B. seldom             C. often           D. ever

8.A. different          B. same              C. easy            D. delicious

9.A. at home          B. during school         C. on the way       D. after lunchtime

10.A. last              B. next                C. extra            D. only

11.A. packs            B. cooks               C. leaves           D. checks

12.A. shouting          B. nodding             C. laughing         D. finding

13.A. fixed             B. used                C. broken          D. mixed

14.A. Douglas          B. Beatrice              C. Sheila’s mother   D. Beatrice’s father

15.A. friend            B. classroom            C. classmate        D. school

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Many people say Liu Encheng is a lucky man. He had a special experience of traveling to New Zealand on a working holiday visa 签证. The experience changed his life. He once said, “It’s a chance to understand yourself better and to find out what you really want.”

Let’s get to know more about Liu Encheng’s experiences. Liu graduated from Central South University of Forestry and Technology. After graduation, Liu worked as a reporter for the Kunming Daily for five years. But he wanted to do something different. He was thirsty for a chance to go abroad.

The chance arrived at last. Two years ago, New Zealand’s government announced its plan to offer 1,000 working holiday visas to Chinese residents 居民 a year. As soon as Liu knew the announcement, he applied at once. He got the visa to New Zealand successfully.

Liu arrived in New Zealand in December last year. Her was impressed by the Summer Christmas. Liu said, “Many fruits are ready to harvest, so it’s easy to find a job in the orchards果园before getting there. New Zealand is an agricultural country. Working in rural areas helps you understand the country better.”

For Liu Encheng, the most important thing is to live independently独立地. He needed to balance work and travel. As we know, on a working holiday visa you’re only allowed to stay in a job for a maximum最大限度of three months. So when Liu had nearly finished a job, it was time to think about what to do next.

根据短文内容，判断句子正误，正确的选T，错误的选F。并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。共5小题，每题1分，共5分

1.Liu Encheng had an experience of traveling to New Zealand on a working holiday visa.

2.Liu Encheng wants to go abroad and do something different.

3.New Zealand’s government announced its plan to offer 1,000 working holiday　　 visas to Chinese residents one year ago.

4.Working in rural areas in New Zealand helps you understand the country better.

5.On a working holiday visa you’re not only allowed to stay in a job, but also to have a lot of fun for three months.

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阅读理解。

New Zealand is beautiful no matter what time of the year or season you visit. The best time to visit New Zealand is the time that suits you best. The weather in New Zealand is fine all year round. However, if you have more than one date in mind, the following information may help with your travel plans.

The warmest months of the year are from September to April. December, January and February are the three hottest months of the year. It is summer. The long summer days are wonderful for water sports.

Spring is from September to November. It can be hot, warm or cool. The weather is quite different. That depends on the places you visit. You can travel to Alexandra in Central Otago and Hastings in Hawk's Bay.

Autumn is from March to May. It is a pleasant season in New Zealand. The temperature is a few degrees lower than that of summer.

The winter season runs from June to August. The mountainous areas are covered with snow during winter and there is a little rainfall in some places. This is a good time for skiing.

1.The purpose of the author in writing the first paragraph is .

A．to show how beautiful New Zealand is

B．to offer the best time for travelers to travel to New Zealand

C．to tell us not to travel to New Zealand without knowing the weather there

D．to tell us any time is OK but you'd better choose the suitable time for your travel to New Zealand

2.Which sport is suitable in December and January in New Zealand?

A．Going skating.　　　　　　　　 B．Playing soccer.

C．Going swimming.　　　　　　　　 D．Going skateboarding.

3.What is the weather in spring in New Zealand like?A．It is very hot.B．It is pretty cool.C．It is hot but wet in spring.D．It's different in different places.

4.Which month is the best if you want to play with snow?

A．July.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．December.

C．February.　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．November.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A．A Famous Country　　　　　　　 B．Seasons in New Zealand

C．Come to New Zealand　　　　　 D．Places in New Zealand

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