Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs , teachers find students’ posture(姿势) and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. “The students love them”, she says. Pownall took a survey(调查) of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. “Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico (波多黎各) and Japan,” says Witt, “ Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter(直的). You can slouch(低头垂肩地坐)on a ball,” says Witt, “but it feels bad.” Because the students are moving, their blood (血液) increases. That carries more oxygen( 氧气) to the brain , so the kids have more energy and can pay attention longer.
“Besides, they’re fun.” says Pownall.
1.What will happen if a student sits on a chair all day in school? The student will_________.
A.pay more attention to his lessons | B.be fun |
C.like to move around | D.sit up straighter |
2.How long has Dottie Pownall used the balls?
A.About four years. | B.Only one year. |
C.In 2008. | D.Since he was a fifth-grade teacher. |
3.In how many countries are the balls used as the students’ chairs?
A.Four. | B.Three. | C.Two. | D.One. |
4.Teachers choose balls instead of chairs because sitting on balls helps the kids _________.
A.improve the students’ posture and attention |
B.slouch on the chairs |
C.have fun |
D.Both A and C are correct answers |
5.Which is better for kids to study in class, sitting on a chair or sitting on a ball?
A.Sitting on a chair. | B.Sitting on a ball. |
C.They are the same. | D.We don’t know. |
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Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs , teachers find students’ posture(姿势) and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. “The students love them”, she says. Pownall took a survey(调查) of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. “Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico (波多黎各) and Japan,” says Witt, “ Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter(直的). You can slouch(低头垂肩地坐)on a ball,” says Witt, “but it feels bad.” Because the students are moving, their blood (血液) increases. That carries more oxygen( 氧气) to the brain , so the kids have more energy and can pay attention longer.
“Besides, they’re fun.” says Pownall.
1.What will happen if a student sits on a chair all day in school? The student will_________.
A.pay more attention to his lessons | B.be fun |
C.like to move around | D.sit up straighter |
2.How long has Dottie Pownall used the balls?
A.About four years. | B.Only one year. |
C.In 2008. | D.Since he was a fifth-grade teacher. |
3.In how many countries are the balls used as the students’ chairs?
A.Four. | B.Three. | C.Two. | D.One. |
4.Teachers choose balls instead of chairs because sitting on balls helps the kids _________.
A.improve the students’ posture and attention |
B.slouch on the chairs |
C.have fun |
D.Both A and C are correct answers |
5.Which is better for kids to study in class, sitting on a chair or sitting on a ball?
A.Sitting on a chair. | B.Sitting on a ball. |
C.They are the same. | D.We don’t know. |
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The chair looks rather hard, but in fact it is very comfortable to _______.
A. sitting B. sit on C. sit D. being sat on
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Chengdu has _______traffic that all the schools in it had a day off on the first day of the Western China International Economy and Trade Fair (西博会)to avoid traffic jams.
A. such a heavy B. such heavy
C. so heavy D. so heavy a
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_______ comfortably in a chair, he was completely lost in a magazine.
A.To sit | B.Sat | C.Sitting | D.Having sat |
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—Mom,I can't see any point in working hard at all the subjects at school.
—Come on,dear. Years of hard work will surely ________ in the future.
A.make sure B.pay off
C.pay for D.pay back
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I can remember being in middle school and high school and always wanting to be able to wear a hat while walking through the hallways or sitting in class. So far, I have always been fond of wearing different types of hats whenever I go out. I think the ban on hats has been around for as long as there have been schools, but I feel the reasoning behind the ban is pretty correct, especially with all of the violence that we lend to hear about going on with today's youth.
One of the main reasons why kids are not allowed to wear hats in school anymore is the fact that the hats could be hiding a weapon or drugs which would definitely not be a good thing for the other kids or teachers in the building. It seems that this issue has not been going on for very long in the school system, but it is definitely starting to pick up the pace as more and more kids react with violence towards their fellow students.
I am all for the ban of wearing hats in today's schools and feel that the safer that each and every child is, the better it will be for everyone in the long run. I think that we should also eventually look into installing metal detectors(探测器)in all of the schools as well because you really can't be very safe these days. It hurts to think about children causing such violence as we have all seen on TV over the past few years, but the threat is very real and should be taken seriously.
1.According to the first paragraph, we can know _______.
A.school should allow students to wear different types of hats.
B.students in middle school and high school are very happy.
C.the ban on hats had appeared before school existed.
D.forbidding students to wear hats in school is necessary.
2.Why are kids not allowed to wear hats in school anymore?
A.Because there are probably dangerous things in them.
B.Because teachers are not fond of wearing hats.
C.Because hats are likely to have an effect on kids' studies.
D.Because kids are always buying extremely expensive hats.
3.What can you infer according to the passage?
A.Kids' safety in school is more important than anything else.
B.Metal detectors should be installed as soon as possible.
C.It is a pity that kids always do great harm to their teachers.
D.The threat that appears on TV should be taken seriously.
4.The passage mainly tells us _______.
A.how kids are protected from danger in school.
B.why kids are not allowed to wear hats in school.
C.the ban on hats in middle school and high school.
D.different opinions on the ban of wearing hats in school.
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Dear Dick,
How nice to hear you again. You want to know that is going on in schools in China? In short, thing have begun to improve from schools were called on to reduce learning load. I don’t know about others, but I used to have to work even at weekends doing endlessly homework and attending classes as well as. Now I have more free time. I can follow your own interests such as reading books, visit museums, and taking computer lessons. In the evening I could watch news on TV or read newspapers. What’s more, I can go to bed earlier. As far as I know, everyone is happy about this new arrange of things.
Best wishes,
Li Hua (words: 121)
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Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.
Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.
Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
1.What is Cleveland?
A. An island. B. A country.
C. A city in America. D. A village in England.
2.What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?
A. They give gifts. B. They give money.
C. They send regards. D. They offer help.
3.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.
B. Sweetest Day is just an occasion to care about disabled people.
C. Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.
D. Sweetest Day is a day to make others happy.
4.The underlined word “neglected” in the second paragraph means “______”.
A. remembered B. hated
C. disappointed D. paid little or no attention to
5.Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?
A. Visiting sick people of the hospital.
B. Visiting children who have lost their parents.
C. Giving flowers to sweethearts.
D. Giving friends small gifts.
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People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood,but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend:
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
_________________
There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. He may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding,even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1.What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A. Always there for you
B. Keep your secrets
C. Always happy for you
D. Remember your important days
2.According to the passage,a true friend will always ________________.
A. follow your advice
B. offer a solution to your problems
C. listen immediately to your problems
D. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Never tell lies to friends.
B. Making time for friends.
C. Sharing fun with friends.
D. Paying attention to a friend’s opinions.
4.A true friend will always forgive and understand you because __________.
A. he/she wants to help you
B. he/she doesn’t want to lose you
C. he/she wants you to feel confident
D. he/she doesn’t care about your mistake
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People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You have made friends since childhood, but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend:
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1.What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A. Always there for you B. Keep your secrets
C. Always happy for you D. Remember your important days
2.According to the passage, a true friend will always________.
A. follow your advice
B. offer a solution for your problems
C. listen immediately to your problems
D. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Never tell lies to friends. B. Making time for friends.
C. Sharing fun with friends. D. Paying attention to a friend’s opinions.
4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To teach us how to make true friends.
B. To find out how long a friendship can last.
C. To introduce his experience in making friends.
D. To tell us how to find out if a friend is a true friend.
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