“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world.” That is becau
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“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world.” That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial(种族的), and geographical group.
Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.
Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶尔的）viewer. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The programs all use songs stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
小题1: “Sesame Street” is actually______. | A．a street in the US | B．a program for children | | C．a program of teachers | D．a program for students |
小题2:Children who often watch the program______. | A．can have problems in school | B．will find it a great help | | C．will take no interest in their studies | D．will be well educated |
小题3:What is special about the program?| A．It offers great fun. | | B．It makes children feel able to learn. | | C．It is shown at different hours during the week. | | D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. |
小题4:Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?| A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. | | B．Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. | | C．Because mothers watch it along with their children. | | D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. |
小题5:The best title for this passage can be______. | A．TV Programs | B．Educating Children | | C．Sesame Street | D．A Greet Success |
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小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:D
小题5:C |
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Respect your teachers．
First of all，students should respect the teachers．They should pay attention in the classes．That means to salute him，to stand from his chair when the teacher enters the classroom etc．Attend any lesson attentively．In class of a certain subject or teacher you don’t like very much，if it’s total anarchy，how can we talk about respect?
Play by the rules．
If your teacher wants you to use wide-lined paper--do it ! If she tells you to sharpen your pencils only before class starts，listen to her．If she doesn’t accept late homework，do yours on time．Sometimes classroom rules seem strict or even silly，but most teachers know what’s necessary to make things run smoothly，what it takes to let the learning begin．And the better the learning environment，the smarter you’ll be!
Expect her／him to like you．
Teachers are teachers because they like kids．Given the chance，most teachers want to be your friends too．Respect your teacher，but don’t be afraid of her／him．She／He wants you to have a great school year just as much as you want to have!
Put first things first．
Friends are a fun part of school．But they’re not the most important part．When your teacher is teaching，give her／him your full attention．Even when it"s hard to do．— recess_ will come soon enough，and that’s the time for playing with your friends．
小题1:Which of the following would be the best title for the text? ______| A．Advice Before You Go To School | B．What You Should Do At School | | C．How To Get Along With Your Teacher | D．How To Plan Your Time At School |
小题2:What do you think the title of the second paragraph“ Play by the rules’’ mean ?| A．Don’t play if you haven’t completed your homework． | B．Follow what the teacher says． | | C．Work is work and play is play． | D．Make the learning environment as good as possible． |
小题3:According to the last paragraph，what do you think the first thing is?| A．The teacher． | B．The teacher’s lecture． | | C．The students． | D．Friends． |
小题4:The underlined word “recess” most probably means ______ ．| A．break | B．play | C．parents | D．news |
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Rabbits are easy to raise. They are clean and quiet. They don’t need a lot of room. And it costs a small amount of money to feed them, but you can get a big return.
One male and two females will produce as many as fifty more rabbits in a year. That is enough to provide enough meat for a family. Rabbit meat is high in protein and low in fat.
You don’t have to be a farmer to raise rabbits. You can raise them in the city.
Rabbit houses are easy to make with wood and wire. They don’t have to be very big. But each rabbit must have its own little room in the house. This is very important. Each room should be about 75 centimeters wide, 60 centimeters high and one meter deep.
Fencing is used for the sides and floor of the rabbit house. The holes in the wire fencing should be about one centimeter square. Waste from the animals will drop through the holes. This keeps the rabbit house clean and dry.
Rabbits need a lot of fresh air and sunlight. Cover the sides of the rabbit house only to protect it from rain.
Rabbits eat mostly grass and leaves. Hang feeding containers on the outside of the house to let the rabbits eat whenever they want. They simply pull the grass and leaves through the holes in the fence.
Each room should have fresh water. The water containers should be heavy so the rabbit cannot turn them over. Or you can tie the containers to the fence.
One month after mating(交配), female rabbits give birth to about eight babies. In two months, a baby rabbit should weigh about two kilograms. This is big enough to make a meal for a small family.
Rabbits are also valuable for their fur. It takes time, skill and money to prepare the fur and skin for use. If you have only a few rabbits, it probably would be best to let a tanner(制革工) prepare the fur for you. Skill is also needed to remove the fur from the rabbit.
But rabbits do not have to be dead to be valuable. Many people enjoy keeping rabbits as friendly pets. And rabbit waste makes an excellent fertilizer(肥料). It can be mixed directly into the soil to improve the growth of vegetables, trees, and flowering plants.
小题1:The text is written mainly_______.| A．to explain why rabbits are clean and quiet | B．to let people know more about rabbits | | C．to tell readers how to raise rabbits | D．to introduce a small friendly animal pet |
小题2:What is important if you raise rabbits?| A．Holes are needed for waste to drop through. | | B．Each rabbit must be given a separate room. | | C．Each room must have clean water every day. | | D．Feeding containers are hung on the fence. |
小题3:Why should the holes in the wire fence be about one centimeter square?| A．Because the holes let in sunlight. | | B．Because rabbits like these holes. | | C．Because rabbits get food from them. | | D．Because waste of rabbits drops through the holes. |
小题4:What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?| A．You don’t have to kill rabbits to make more money. | | B．Rabbits cannot be sold to make money when they are alive. | | C．Rabbits are more valuable when they are alive. | | D．Rabbits have to be killed to be more valuable. |
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As A/H1N1 continues to spread, experts from the Centers for Disease Control to the World Health Organization to neighborhood doctors are calling on the people to practice smart flu prevention techniques. Here are some tips to keep body improved and immune（免疫）system ready to fight infection.
Wash Your Hands
And wash them often, in hot soapy water, and for the amount of time it takes you to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.
Get Enough Sleep
This means slightly different things to different people, but try to get 8 hours of good rest each night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.
Keep Hydrated
Drink enough water each day to clear poisonous matter from your system and keep up good moisture（湿度）production in your body.
Eat Immune-Improving Foods
Keeping you body strong and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. Fatty foods can slow your metabolism（新陈代谢）, make you feel inactive, and weaken your immune
system. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol is likely to decrease your resistance to infections and further damages the immune system. So avoid alcoholic drinks to keep your immune system strong.
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Proper exercise-for example walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week-supports the immune system by increasing circulation, oxygenating the body, removing poisonous material through sweat, and reducing tension and stress. So get moving!
Avoid Contact with Sick People
If you’re coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth(and then wash your hands),and if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and avoid physical contact.
Know When to Get Help
A/H1N1 can look like regular flu, so don’t feel like you necessarily are infected if you’re exhibiting flu-like symptoms（症状）. But do go to your doctor if you live in an area where there are recorded cases, or if your symptoms are very serious.
小题1:To fight A/H1N1 infection, it’s helpful for us to_______ .| A．sing “Happy Birthday” while washing hands | | B．eat more fatty foods and colorful fruits | | C．keep away from alcoholic drinks | | D．refuse communication with patients |
小题2:A suitable title for paragraph 7 might be _______.| A．Support the Immune System | B．Keep Physically Active | | C．Get Enough Sweat | D．Walk to Reduce Stress |
小题3:The passage seems to suggest that we should_______.| A．get enough sleep after eating fatty foods | | B．wash hands with soap after a cough or sneeze | | C．drink more water after drinking alcohol | | D．see a doctor immediately if you have flu-like symptoms |
小题4:What can help clear poisonous matter from the body?| A．Washing your hands. | B．Eating fatty foods. | | C．Getting enough sleep. | D．Drinking enough water. |
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Providing small classes for at least several grades starting in early primary school gives students the best chance to succeed in late grades, according to groundbreaking new research from a Michigan State University scholar.
The research by Spyros Konstantopoulos, a professor of education, is the first to examine the effects of class size over a period and for all levels of students. The study appears in the American Journal of Education.
He is also a member of a group for the Department of Education’s Instiute of Education Sciences that will give official advice on class size to the states. He said the advice will mirror his research: the best plan is to provide continuous small classes(13 to 17 students) for at least several years starting in kindergarten or first grade.
“For a logn time states thought they could just do it in kindergarten or first grade for one year and get the benefits,” He said. “I don’t believe that. I think you need at least a few years in a row where all students, and especially low-achievers, receive the treatment, and then you see the benefits later.”
His research used data from the Project Star study in Tennessee that analyzed the effects of class size on more than 11,000 students in primary and middle school. He found that students who had been in small classes from kindergarten through third grade had actually higher test scores in grades four through eight than students who been in larger classes early on.
Students from all achievement levels benefited from small classes, the research found. “But low-achievers benefited the most, which narrowed the achievement gap with high –achievers in science, reading and math, ” he said.
Although the study didn’t consider classroom practices, he said the reason for the narrowing gap is likely due to low-achieving students receiving more attention from teachers.
“This is especially important in poorer schools because teacher effectiveness matters more in schools with more disadvantaged and low-performing students, ” he said.
小题1:The professor argues about ________ .| A．the size of the class | B．the period of the class | | C．the attention from teachers | D．the achievements of students |
小题2:The result of the research shows that _________.| A．small classes for one year in early grade are enough | | B．continuous small classes help students achieve more | | C．it’s best to attend small classes in kindergarten | | D．small classes do equal good to students of all levels |
小题3:What can we infer from the passage?| A．High achievers will not benefit from small classes. | | B．Continuous small classes have not been widely accepted. | | C．Low-achievers should be separated from high-achievers. | | D．Teachers’ attention matters less than classroom practices. |
小题4:The underlined word “This” in the last paragraph refers to _______.| A．the gap between low and high achievers | B．continuous small classes | | C．classroom practices in later grades | D．the Project Star Sturdy |
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Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed”? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
To reduce pain, take two tablets with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night time and early morning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask your doctor’s advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.
小题1: How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?| A．Three | B．Four | C．Six | D．Eight |
小题2:How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours?| A．Half a tablet | B．One tablet | C．Two tablets | D．Four tablets |
小题3: What is the advice for one who can not sleep well after taking the medicine?| A．Stop taking the medicine at bedtime | B．Continue to take the normal amount | | C．Take more than the normal amount | D．Take less than the normal amount |
小题4: It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine ___________ .| A．helps you to fall asleep quickly | B．may be dangerous to small children | | C．cannot be taken if one feels sleepy | D．should not be taken by children under six |
小题5:This text is most probably taken from a _____________ .| A．textbook | B．newsreel | C．doctor’s notebook | D．bottle of medicine |
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