Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, came out in 1963.It has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie in 2009.
The hero of the book is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper. Before long, Max’s room magically becomes a forest, and he walks to a land where monsters (怪物) live. Max isn’t scared, though, and becomes the king of the wild things, but after a while, he wants to go home. When Max walks back home, his supper is still hot in his bedroom.
Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop their imaginations. Melina Davis, a professor of education, said she likes how the bookcontains (包含) a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves,” she said.The book contains a few larger words. Some parents worry it may confuse (使迷惑) children, but experts say those words help improve children’s reading skills.
Davis said the book is well written which helps kids become interested in the story. “The book talks about what all children go through, like ‘I was naughty (淘气的) but my mommy still loves me’,” said Davis.
The book also encourages children to face their fears. “I think it’s really good to show that Max is friends with the monsters,” said Davis. “Kids can find out monsters aren’t always the things under the bed that are going to scare them. I think this is good because it shows children that they can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”
1.What happens to Max in the story of the book Where the Wild Things Are?
A. He becomes the king of the world.
B. He and the monsters become friends.
C. He is sent to the forest by her mother.
D. He has a terrible dream and feels scared.
2.Teachers and professors like the book because it helps children .
A. become more imaginative B. understand their own fears
C. develop good habits of life D. learn to draw nice pictures
3.How do experts feel about the larger words in the book?
A. Angry. B. Worried.
C. Great. D. Confused.
The Internet has become part of teenage life. There's a report on 3,375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities. It says that 38 percent of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies，some are not using it in a good way. Many are playing online games too much. A few even visit websites they should not look at. Bad things can happen if young people spend too much time on the Internet.
In order to help young people use the Internet in a good way，a textbook on good Internet behavior has started to be used in some Shanghai middle schools this term. It uses real examples to teach students all about good ways of using the Internet. It gives useful advice. For example, it's good to read news or find helpful information to study. Some students also make online friends. But if you are meeting a friend off line，let your parents know.
Teachers and parents all think the book is a very good idea. It will teach students how to be a good person in the online world. It will be a guide for teens to use the Internet and keep students away from bad sites.
1.From the report, about ______ students between 10——18 years old in the seven Chinese cities use the Internet often.
A. 3,375 B. 1,280
C. 2,100 D. 3,000
2.What do most of the students do on the Internet?
A. To make online friends.
B. To play online games.
C. To get useful information to help in their studies.
D. To visit websites they should not look at.
3.Why do teachers and parents think the book is a good idea?
A. Because it helps with the students' studies.
B. Because it gives useful information for studying.
C. Because it is used in Shanghai middle schools.
D. Because it teaches students how to be a good person in the online world.
4.Choose the best title for the passage．
A. The Internet has become part of teenage life. B. Students can't use the Internet.
C. Be careful when using the Internet. D. How to be a good person.
How to Become a Better Student
Maybe you are not a good student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.
Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule(计划表) of your time. First arrange your time for eating，sleeping，dressing, etc. Then decide a good，regular time for studying. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study .Keep this place，which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room，free of everything but study materials. No games，radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.
When you get home from school，go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day，read the material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about the tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you to remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test，so don't be overly worried．
There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
1.According to the text，a schedule may NOT include ________.
A. a list of things you have to do B. what you have to do every day
C. enough time for entertainment D. something will happen unexpectedly
2.A good place for study should be a place where ________.
A. everything needed is available B. a writing desk is in the corner of a room only
C. nothing is there except your study materials D. it is comfortable to stay
3.The underlined sentence in Tip 5 suggests “________”．
A. Tests are the most necessary art in your study
B. Take a test as a friend in need in your study
C. The world will come to an end unless you pass all tests
D. Never let tests trouble you in your study
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Reading materials in your textbook before class will help.
B. In the writer's opinion，there are five methods for your study.
C. It is necessary to go over your notes at home.
D. There are many other methods besides those mentioned．
假如你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom打算下个月来中国学习汉语,他来信向你咨询有关汉语学校的问题,请你根据下列要点给他回一封电子邮件:
1.向他推荐一所针对外国学生的汉语学校;
2.具体介绍学习的情况;
3.表达自己的祝愿。
注意1.词数:100左右;
2.可根据内容适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Susan,
I’m very gladly to hear you are coming to visit me next Friday.Unfortunately,I won’t be able to meet you at the airport although I have classes in the afternoon.You won’t find difficult to get to the city center.The airport bus leaves every 30 minute and will take her to the Friendship Hotel.My classes will be over by then or I will pick you up at the hotel.I will take you up to a restaurant for dinner and we’ll talk with our plan for the weekend over dinner.Having a pleasantly trip and see you Friday.
Yours,
Zhang Ming
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I still remember the first time I left home.I was going to a summer camp for a month.When my parents told me about the camp,I was 1. (excite),because there were lots of activities there.
The whole family 2. (drive)me to the camp.When we arrived,I saw a lot of kids,3. I didn’t know anyone.I began to feel nervous.They gave me a little card 4. my name on it.Then a girl,who looked 5. (old)than me,came up to me and said,“Hi,Margie!I’m Sara.Our cabin is the Pines.”
Finally the time came when my parents said,“Well,Margie,goodbye.Have 6.great time.And don’t worry;we’ll write to 7. often.”
I had an awful feeling.I wanted 8. (cry).But just then another girl of my age came up to me and 9. (say),“Hi,are you Margie?I’m Tammy.I’m in the Pines,too.Come on.Let’s go to see the horses.”
So off we went and I had a 10. (wonder)experience at the camp.
