Robert W. Coleman Elementary, a primary school in the US. has an unusual method of educating difficult students. Instead of making hose who have broken school rules stay after school or go to the head teacher's office, teachers at Robert W. Coleman Elementary send them to the Mindful Moment Room. This room may sound terrible, but in fact it's comfortable and inviting.
In the Mindful Moment Room, a student is paired with a teacher. For five minutes, the student is allowed to speak with the teacher about what happened. For another fifteen minutes, the student is led through meditation(冥想). The room can be used during school time as well as before and after school.
You may not think a difficult primary school kid would sit there quietly for 15 minutes of meditation but that's true. Most of the children do behave very well in the room. Surprisingly, the results don't stop there. Many children even ask to go to the Mindful Moment Room themselves.
The Mindful Moment Program was created by the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF). Its purpose is to help students and teachers reduce stress and create a better learning environment for students. If you need more proof(证据) that the program is having a good influence on the kids, HLF cofounder Andres Gonzalez remembers a story.
A mother once told him," I came home the other day, feeling stressed out, and my daughter said, "Mom, you need to sit down. I will teach you how to meditate’”
1.Why are the students sent to the Mindful Moment Room?
A.To make teaching more meaningful B.To develop their interest in meditation
C.To be probably punished by the teacher D.To help them learn to behave themselves
2.From the third paragraph, we can infer that the writer ________the results the method has achieved.
A.feels angry about B.is surprised at C.feels worried about D.is disappointed at
3.What does Andes Gonzalez want to show by telling the story?
A.The Mindful Moment Program is wonderful
B.Students love Robert W. Coleman Elementary
C.It’s good for kids to communicate with parents.
D.Students of Robert W. Coleman Elementary are relaxed.
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Students must stay in the room alone. B.Most students refuse to enter the room.
C.Students cannot enter the room after school. D.Students are asked to stay at the room for 20 minutes.
In many countries, people celebrate Screen-Free Week. It is on the first week of May every year. People are encouraged to turn off screens during the week.
Supporters of Screen-Free Week say turning off tech devices（设备）is good for kids. According to a study, kids slept better and got better grades when their parents limited（限制）their screen time. Also, some people think Screen-Free Week can help kids develop a good habit. They point out that many kids who took part in the event in the past now spend less time using tech devices.
However, not everyone supports the idea. Some people argue that screen time is OK as long as kids don’t overdo（滥用）it. Also, others say turning off tech devices completely for a week won’ t teach kids how to balance（兼顾）screen time with other activities.
Here’s what two students think:
YES! Kids spend too much time in front of screens. According to a study, kids spend about seven hours a day in front of TVs, computers and other devices. Instead of sitting around playing video games, kids should be more active. They can make art, play sports or hang out with friends and family.
Davis, 14, New York
NO! Not all screen time is bad for kids. There are many educational television shows, apps and websites which help kids learn. Besides, it’s important for kids to use tech devices, because many jobs depend on knowing how to use technology. Instead of working on cutting kids’ screen time, parents should help kids learn to use tech devices wisely.
Moes. 12, Nebraska
1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Sleep. B.Money. C.Screen time. D.Screen-Free Week.
2.How many hours do kids spend a week in front of screens according to a study?
A.About 7. B.About 14. C.About 24. D.About 49.
3.According to Moes, it is important for kids to use tech devices because they_______ .
A.get kids prepared for future jobs B.make kids’ lives fun and relaxing
C.help kids get better grades D.make kids creative
4.Which of the following is TRUE about Davis and Moes?
A.They are the same age.
B.They both use tech devices wisely.
C.They are from the same state of the United States.
D.They have different opinions on turning off tech devices.
Life today moves faster than ever before. Thanks to technology(技术), the speed of life has increased over the past century. Time-saving inventions, like e-mail and ATM, have made daily tasks more efficient(有效率的). People today need speed. A recent CNN survey shows that sixty percent of Americans say they won’t wait longer than 15 minutes for food or services. A popular restaurant in Japan even asks customers to pay by time spent at table, not by what they eat!
Unfortunately, studies show that life’s hurried pace produces stress and leads to health problems. An online survey at sina. com showed that 56 % of people in China usually feel short of time. They are always busy and feel nervous all the time. Maybe people need to take time to slow down and smell the roses.
However, whether you enjoy speed or prefer a slower pace, it’s easy to be amazed at how fast life moves. And with tomorrow’s technology, it will likely get even faster.
1.What makes the speed of people’s life increase so quickly?
A.Jobs. B.Business. C.Competitions. D.Technology.
2.An online survey at sina. com showed that________.
A.people today expect speed B.life’s hurried pace leads to health problems
C.people today are short of rest and free time D.people prefer the high-speed life
3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.You will pay more money when you have meals in Japan.
B.Most people in America don’t like to wait longer for food or services.
C.The writer thinks people should slow down their life’s hurried pace to relax.
D.The speed of people’s life will likely get even faster in the future.
How do people greet one another in countries around the world? A kiss, a hug, a handshake, or a bow? It depends on the country and culture.
In the USA, as in most places around the world, the handshake is a _________ greeting to show friendliness and trust.
In many places in _________, people prefer kiss to greeting, and _________ of them have very strict rules about how many times to kiss someone’s cheeks（脸颊）and on _________ cheek to start. Parisians kiss four times from cheek to cheek always with the left cheek first. If you are in Brittany, a city in the north-west of France, kiss three times; and in _________ parts of France, keep it to two. Two kisses are _________ the rule in Spain, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. In the Netherlands, people usually kiss three times; more kisses are for the elderly and close family members._________ is also a factor for Belgians, who kiss once for people as old as themselves, and three times for people ten years older.
_________, handshake and kissing are not the only ways to say hello around the world. In Japan, people usually _________ to greet each other. The different greetings around the world __________ make you confused（困惑的）. But don’t worry. When you are not sure, remember that a firm（坚定的）but gentle handshake, a smile, and an open mind won’t be wrong.
1.A.special B.common C.unusual D.wonderful
2.A.Europe B.Asia C.America D.Australia
3.A.none B.few C.some D.most
4.A.what B.that C.whose D.which
5.A.other B.another C.others D.the other
6.A.always B.also C.again D.already
7.A.Age B.Health C.Sex D.Nationality
8.A.More importantly B.At last C.For example D.Of course
9.A.bow B.shake hands C.kiss D.hug
10.A.may B.need C.shouldn’t D.can’t
良好的习惯成就美好的未来。作为青少年，如何培养良好的习惯呢？请根据以下内容提示以 “How to Develop Good Habits”为题写一篇英语短文。词数100左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。
内容提示：
1．上课认真听讲，做笔记；
2．每天按时完成作业；
3．闲暇时多读课外书籍；
4．每周锻炼3至4次；
5．多吃蔬菜、水果，少吃垃圾食品；
6．补充一至两点良好的习惯，并谈谈它们对身心健康的影响。
要求：1. 要点齐全，条理清楚，语句通顺，不要逐字翻译。
2. 文中不得出现真实校名及姓名，否则不予评分。
How to Develop Good Habits
It’s very important for us to have a good habit.
阅读下面短文, 根据其内客完成后面各项任务。
My work allows me to live in different countries. Reading books helps me to connect with my friends, family and my home country, the UK. Here are some books that I read a lot.
Daddy Long Legs
This book is about the story of a young girl, Judy, who goes to university and gets lots of new experiences. This book always makes me think of my mother because she used to read it to me when I was ill in bed.
Harry Potter
I'm sure many of you know Harry Potter books! I have read them many times since primary school. I really get lost in the stories. These days I'm reading them again in Germany.
The Railway Children
这是我最喜爱的书之一It was a gift for my 13th birthday from my best fricnd, so it still strongly makes me think of my childhood. It is about three children and their adventures(冒险经历)next to a railway.
1.从文中找出与下面所给句子意思相同的句子。
I can live in different countries because of my work.
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2.回答问题:
When did the writer's mother read the book to him?
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3.将文中划线的英语句子译成汉语。
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4.将文中划线的汉语句子译成英语。
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5.回答问题:
What does the underlined word “It” in the last sentence refer to(指的是)?
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