There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing (购买) school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration. No matter what the school’s policy is, there are only specific essential (基本的) pieces to the wardrobe (服装) that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.
1.What would be the best title for the text?
A. How to dress properly.
B. The history of school uniforms.
C. The advantages of school uniforms.
D. How to deal with pressure in school.
2.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms ________________.
A. is just a tradition that students should follow
B. makes students feel less pressure in study
C. helps students put more effort into their studies
D. makes students lose their independence and identity
3.The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “__________”.
A. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money
B. a school uniform should be worn every day
C. parents will have to go to the bank many times
D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform
4.We can infer from the text that school uniforms _________.
A. are not popular with fashion designers
B. were not accepted by parents in the past
C. will be designed by students themselves
D. will be more fashionable in the future
5.The author’s attitude towards students’ wearing school uniforms is ___________.
A. negative B. supportive C. doubtful D. unclear
Children find meanings in their old family tales.
When Stephen Guyer’s three children were growing up, he told them stories about how his grandfather, a banker, all in the 1930s, but did not lose sight of what he valued most. In one of the darkest times when his strong-minded grandfather was nearly , he loaded his family into the car and them to see family members in Canada with a , “There are more important things in life than money.”
The took on a new meaning recently when Mr. Guyer downsized to a house from a more expensive and comfortable one. He was that his children, a daughter, 15, and twins, 22, would be upset. To his surprise, they weren’t. Instead, their reaction echoed (重复) their great-grandfather’s. What they about was how warm the people were in the house and how much of their heart was accessible.
Many parents are finding family stories have surprising power to help children through times. Storytelling experts say the phenomenon (现象) reflects a growing in telling tales, evidenced (证明) by a rise in storytelling events and festivals.
A university of 65 families with children aged from 14 to 16 found kids’ ability to parents’ stories was linked to a lower rate of anger and anxiety.
The is telling the stories in a way children can hear. We’re not talking here about the kind of story that , “When I was a kid, I walked to school every day uphill both ways, barefoot in the snow.” Instead, we should choose a story suited (适合) to the child’s , and make eye contact to create “a personal experience”. We don’t have to tell children what they should take from the story and what the moral is.
1.A. missedB. lostC. forgotD. ignored
2.A. friendlessB. worthlessC. pennilessD. homeless
3.A. fetchedB. allowedC. expectedD. took
4.A. hope B. promiseC. suggestionD. belief
5.A. taleB. agreementC. arrangementD. report
6.A. largeB. smallC. newD. grand
7.A. surprisedB. annoyedC. disappointedD. worried
8.A. talkedB. caredC. wroteD. heard
9.A. goodB. hardC. oldD. modern
10.A. argumentB. skillC. interestD. anxiety
11.A. studyB. designC. partyD. staff
12.A. provideB. retellC. supportD. refuse
13.A. troubleB. giftC. factD. trick
14.A. meansB. endsC. beginsD. proves
15.A. needsB. activitiesC. hobbiesD. habits
Terry, who failed again and again in career (事业), often complained that he had been cheated by others. One day he told his wife he was so disappointed with the city he had to leave.
It was the evening of weekend when they moved to another city. Terry and his wife (tidy) up their new home busily when the light suddenly went out. Terry was regretful to have forgotten bringing along candles and had to wait (help) in a low mood. Just then he heard knocks on his door. Wondering who was, Terry, a newcomer to this city, went to the door and opened it impatiently. the door was a little girl, shyly asking whether he had candles. “No” Terry answered in anger and shut the door violently.
After a while, the girl knocked again. this time she was holding two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbour downstairs might need candles. She sent me here to give you these.” Terry was very surprised by he saw.
At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his (repeat) failure in life. The person who had cheated him in life was really nobody else but .
母亲节快到了。请你用英语写一篇介绍你母亲的简短文章。
【写作内容】
□ 教龄近20年的小学音乐教师； □ 二十二岁大学毕业选择当了老师； □ 工作努力，待学生态度和蔼，以身作则； □ 深受学生尊敬爱戴； □ 乐于帮助有困难的学生； □ 我为母亲自豪。 |
【写作要求】
只能用 5 个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。
根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。
artists | injured | active | attach | came into being |
teenagers | hopeless | shortcoming | generous | in search of |
fluent | selfless | goal | inspect | concerned about |
The design of the room was in the fancy style popular in those days, and it was also a treasure decorated with gold and jewels, which took the country’s best ________ about ten years to make.
Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta, but when they heard of her rules they knew it was ________.
Anyhow, my ________ is to provide humans with a life of high quality, and I am now truly filled with happiness that I am a devoted friend and helper of the human race.
Dinosaurs lived on the earth tens of millions of years ago, long before humans ________ and their future seemed secure at that time.
Many young people often dream of playing in front of thousands of people at a concert, and, to be honest, a lot of them ________ great importance to becoming rich and famous.
If your friend comes to school very upset, tell him that you are ________ him and you will meet after class and talk then.
India has a very large number of ________ English speakers because Britain ruled India from 1765 to 1947, and English became the language for government and education.
I am fond of my sister Wang Wei but she has one serious ________ — she can be really stubborn.
On July 28, 1976, the city of Tangshan in Hebei Province was hit by a terrible earthquake and the number of people who were killed or seriously ________ reached more than 400,000.
It was in 1952 that Elias went to Mandela for legal advice, and Mandela was ________ with his time, for which Elias was very grateful.
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，请阅读下面六封申请奖学金的书信：
ADear Sir or Madam,
I should like to apply for one of the scholarship that your department may be offering to students from other countries. I have graduated from Southeast Normal University since 2009. I major in French Language Education.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your reply.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signature)
BDear Sir,
I am a postgraduate student in Beijing Science and Engineering University. I major in microelectronics engineering, and do some research work during my study years. I hope to have a future study and continue to do my research work if I succeed in obtaining the engineering scholarship. Would you please send me the necessary application forms and any further details about the scholarship.
Respectfully yours,
(Signature)
CDear Sir,
I am writing to you in the hope of obtaining the scholarship in history to support my study and some research work.
I am a graduate student in the Department of History in the Northeast University for Nationalities. In addition to study and research work, I also write books. Recently I have finished a book on the history of Origin nationality in China. I would like to focus on that field for my advanced studies.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply.
Respectfully yours,
(Signature)
DDear Sir or Madam,
I would be most grateful if you would send me details of graduate study facilities or scholarships in civil engineering which University of Lancaster may be offering to students from overseas. I majored in engineering and graduated from Fudan University in 2008. I have studied English for more than 7 years up to intermediate（中间的）level. If any scholarships are available, I would appreciate it if you would send me the necessary application forms.
Sincerely yours,
(Signature)
EDear Dr. Gomes,
I have read the announcement of the scholarship in chemistry that the University of Colorado is offering, and I would like to submit my application.
The enclosed application form for admission to the graduate school of your university will give my educational history. However, I would like to point out that I have just received an M.S.
Sincerely yours,
(Signature)
FDear Dr. Brown,
I shall be obliged if you sent me the necessary application forms of scholarships in philosophy which University of Omaha may be offering to students from other countries. I graduated from Zhongshan University in 2009, and majored in philosophy. Please give my application the first consideration. I look forward to your reply.
Very truly yours,
(Signature)
请阅读以下奖学金申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他或她的申请。
1.Sun Xiaohong: Sun has graduated from Fudan University and majored in civil engineering. Her English is up to intermediate level.
2.Wu Mingming: Wu is a postgraduate student in Beijing Science and Engineering University, and majors in microelectronics engineering.
3.Wang Xin: Wang has just received an M.S. He majored in chemistry when he was in the university.
4.Li Liang: Li graduated from Zhongshan University a few years ago. He is very interested in philosophy.
5.Liu Jun: Liu is studying in the Northeast University for Nationalities. He wants to focus on the history of Origin nationality for his advanced studies.
