There is a popular belief among parents that ...

There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have ever taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities (复杂性) of spelling. That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content (内容) rather than spelling.

If spelling becomes the only focus of his teacher’s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language.

I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a piece of writing about a personal experience. “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling mistakes and your writing is terrible.” It may have been a sharp comment on the pupil’s spelling in writing, but it was also a sad sign that the teacher had failed to read the composition, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the mistakes, but if his priorities had centered on the child’s ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the spelling would have given the pupil more encouragement to seek improvement.

1.Teachers are different in their opinions about ______.

A. the difficulties in teaching spelling

B. the complexities of the basic writing skills

C. the role of spelling in general language development and writing ability

D. the necessity of teaching spelling

2.Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that ________.

A. students will have more confidence in studying

B. students will be able to express their ideas more freely

C. students will have less trouble in correcting mistakes

D. students will learn to be independent of teachers

3.The author seems to think that the teacher’s comment on that piece of writing is ________.

A. fair　　 B. unreasonable　　 C. amusing　　 D. careless

4.The major point discussed in the passage is ________.

A. the importance of developing writing skills

B. the complexities of spelling

C. the relationship between spelling and the content of a composition

D. the correct way of marking compositions

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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world．1.Experts think that there are more flavors of Coffee than there are of wine．Coffee contains caffeine，something that raises our awareness，keeps us from falling asleep or simply gives US a kick in the morning or after lunch．

2.For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee, because it may lead to heart problems，high blood pressure，and headaches．

Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is made that hold the key to our health．3.Among other things，this is linked to the consumption of a strong coffee．Experts also point out that different roasts and types of coffee beans have different effects on our health．Milk and sugar change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee．

A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and health problems．Drinking several cups of strong coffee a day is not connected with early death or other heart diseases．Coffee has many advantages，as the new study suggests．While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow moving，coffee gives them energy．4.

Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee，it seems to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes(糖尿病)．5. But reports show that people who drink coffee may develop Parkinson’s disease later in life，or maybe not at all．

A．There are many different types of coffee．

B．Scientists ask people not to drink coffee at night．

C．Elderly people in Greece live longer than normal．

D．Doctors think that coffee may have a positive effect on our brain．

E．Sugar can change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee．

F．However, food experts are still undecided on how healthy coffee is．

G．Getting together for a cup of coffee also has a positive effect on relationships．

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There is no shortage of studies that prove that parents- meaning mom and dad - make a difference. In fact, the more parents are involved (参与), the better the kids do. Unfortunately, far too many schools use the word “parents” as a synonym for “moms”.

Ignoring dads this way does more damage than simply short-changing (亏待) our children. Need proof?

When dads get involved, they are sending a clear message that they care about their kids and value education. Their children, in turn...

●Have better problem - solving skills, are more persistent and more confident, and are more interested in exploring the world around them.

●Tend to do better on standardized tests, have better math and verbal scores, and score higher on IQ - and other intelligence tests.

●Perform better in school and have more fun in studies. About half of kids with involved dads get mostly A's, compared to only about a third when dads are not involved. In fact, dad's level of involvement is a better predictor than mom's that a child will get top grades.

●Are half as likely to have ever repeated a grade (7 percent vs 15 percent for children of less-involved dads).

●Are nearly half as likely to have ever been suspended (10 percent vs 18 percent for kids of less-involved dads) and are obliged to stay at home.

●Are more likely to become responsible adults, have fulfilling careers, and have solid marriages.

Being involved in their children's school helps dads understand that they're just as important in their children's lives as moms are.

Last but not least, schools benefit from father involvement too. Involved parents tend to have a higher opinion of teachers and give them more support. Not surprisingly, teacher enthusiasm is higher and the schools have a better reputation.

1.According to the underlined sentence, if a student gets suspended, he probably will ________.

A.do better in tests B.repeat the same grade

C.continue study D.drop out of school

2.From the passage, which one of the following is the benefit for children if they have more involved dads?

A.They can solve problems better and be more curious.

B.They are more active in many activities.

C.They perform better and most get A's.

D.They have more chance to repeat a grade.

3.What's the best title of this passage?

A.We shouldn't ignore dads. B.Parents help children do better.

C.Dads matter a lot in education. D.Everyone benefits from dads.

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Dear Parents,

It is almost a week since school began. I hope that you and your child are settled and comfortable in the arrangement of the new school year. I would like to take this opportunity to give you news about the art project that the eighth grade students and I will be working on during this unit.

My name is Molly Atkinson and I am a new middle school teacher here at MSAE in Kauai. I feel that it is important for you to know that my approach to classroom management is inspired by Maharishi’s Principle of Ideal Teaching. I believe that it is the most positive method for guiding our students’ education. I also believe that by keeping the lessons interesting, the classroom will be a creative environment for the students to explore the artistic process. My experience with the class this week makes me believe that the students and I will have a fruitful and caring experience in our time together.

The students’ first project is a three-part work that begins with the creation of a collage (拼贴画). A pencil drawing of the collage will follow. The third part of the project will be a geometrical three-dimensional (几何三维的) drawing of the collage. The students have jumped right into the project with enthusiasm (热情) and focus. I can tell that we are going to have a very productive unit.

On October 30th, the students will have a showing of their work for you. I look forward to meeting all of you that day. If you would like to get hold of me before that time I will be here after school until 4:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be available on other afternoons by appointment (预约). I may also be reached at my e-mail address: [email protected] I am very happy to be here and look forward to working with the eighth grade students.

Sincerely,

Molly Atkinson

1.It can be learned that the letter was written _____.

A．after the school year ended

B．before the new school year started

C．in the middle of the school year

D．at the beginning of the new school year

2.The letter was most probably written by _____.

A．an art teacher

B．an eighth grader

C．a school gardener

D．a head teacher

3.In Paragraph 2, Atkinson mentions _____.

A．her long work experience

B．her close relationships with the students

C．the teaching method she applies

D．the training aim of the new term

4.The underlined words “that time” in the last paragraph refer to _____.

A．October 30th

B．4:30 on Mondays

C．4:30 on Wednesdays

D．other afternoons

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There are many commonly held beliefs about eyeglasses and eyesight that are not proved facts. For example, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weaken the eyes. But there is nothing to show that the structure (结构) of eyes is changed by wearing galsses at a young age. Wearing the wrong galsses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that only children can develop loss of sihgt if they have the wrong glasses. We have all heard some of the common myths(荒诞的说法)about how eyesight get bad. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained (过劳). Eyestrain also resulsts from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. But, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not harm eyesight all the time. Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced from one person to another . It is quite difficult to connect aneyeball to a new brain.And it is impossible to replace a whole eyeball to a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced now. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day it may be possible to replace a full eyeball.

1.

One cause of eyestrain mentioned in the passage is ____.        .

2.

.From this passage one can conclude that    ____.   .

3.

"Commonly held beliefs" are ____.       .

4.

This passage mainly tells us that ____.

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The computer centre, ______ last year, is very popular among the students in this school.

A. open　　　　 　　 B. opening

C. having opened D. Opened

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There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have glasses inappropriate for their eyes.

We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light causes poor eyesight, but that is untrue. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained. Eyestrain also results from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. However, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not permanently damage eyesight.

Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced, or transferred from one person to another. They are close to one million nerve fibers(纤维) that connect the eyeball to the brain, so it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.

1.If a child wears appropriate glasses, _______.

A. the structure of his eyes will keep the same as before

B. it is harmful

C. the structure of his eyes will be changed

D. he will lose sight

2.If an adult wears inappropriate glasses, _______.

A. his eyes will be weakened

B. he will suffer a lot from the loss of vision

C. it will make no difference to his eyes

D. the structure of his eyes will be changed

3.With the technology we now have, doctors_____.

A. can transfer certain parts of the eye in a new person

B. can transplant the whole eye in a new person

C. still can’t do eye transplant even certain parts of the eye

D. know almost nothing about eyes

4.The author of the passage tends to _______.

A. explain wearing glasses is no harm to children

B. correct people’s wrong beliefs about eyes

C. explain the importance of protecting our eyes

D. imagine what doctors can do with the eye in the future

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The computer center, ________ last year, is very popular among the students in this school.

A．open             B．opening           C．have opened       D．opened

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There is a popular opinion among teachers _____ reviewing the lesson after class can help students learn better.

A. who                        B. whose           C. that                        D. which

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Now the reason why cooking has become so popular, especially among men, is that the kitchen is the new workshop. Deprived (剥夺) of the requirement to practice his hands-on skills in wood or metal, the modern man turns to the chopping-board worktop instead — previously this was more likely to be the woman’s area. It involves tools, process and planning, and satisfies a natural desire to produce something.

I like fooling about in the kitchen, to be honest. Last night, tired of too many visits to over-priced restaurants, I tried to do something a bit clever with meats and vegetables. It was all right, I suppose. I mean, my guest and I both ate it, but in a slightly awkward sort of way. It was all a bit brown. More to the point it took hours and hours that could have been spent on something more meaningful, such as mending the cooker. There are also three dead motorcycles in the garage, and they’re not going to repair themselves. I therefore recommend the “Strength Through Simplicity” cooking style-the new stage of culinary (烹任的) progress shall be the garage.

I’m hoping to introduce the idea of garage cooking in a new TV series and, as usual, would welcome any suggestions; anything suitable for consumption by a man who has one reasonably clean hand and one coated with machine oil he'd rather not put near his face. This is not, in fact, without precedent (先例) I’ve been in a factory in India where the workers baked bread on the tops of hot machines, and they somehow tasted better for being a by-product of industrial effort.

Tonight I’ve had an oil change with side of chain adjustment accompanied by beans and sausages.

1.According to the author, why are men increasingly increased in cooking?

A.They find it more enjoyable than working in a workshop.

B.They now have fewer opportunities to create things.

C.It is now more socially acceptable for men to cook.

D.Women are gcnerally spending less ime cooking.

2.What does the author think of his preparing the meal last night?

A.He didn’t practice his cooking skill well.

B.He should have used the restaurant recipe.

C.He could have used the cooking time better.

D.He didn’t receive any encouragement from his guest.

3.What does the author most probably do?

A.A media worker. B.A restaurant critic.

C.A cook. D.An athlete.

4.What does the author want to imply by using the example of India workers?

A.The wisdom of industrial workers has been overlooked.

B.Skills learnt in a factory can be applied in cooking a meal.

C.Food cooked in a garage tastes as delicious as that from a kitchen.

D.Meals have previously been prepared in unusual workplace settings.

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