When children start kindergarten, evident gaps in science knowledge already exist between Whites and minorities and between youngsters from upper-income and low-income families. And they often deepen into significant achievement gaps by the end of eighth grade if they are not dealt with during elementary school.
The findings suggest that, in order to the United States to maintain long-term scientific and economic competitiveness in the world, policymakers need to renew efforts to ensure access to high-quality, early learning experiences in childcare settings, preschools and elementary schools.
The researchers’ study tracked 7,757 children from their start in kindergarten to the end of eighth grade. Researchers found that, among kindergarteners with low levels of general knowledge, 62 percent were struggling in science by the time they reached third grade and 54 percent were struggling in that subject in eighth grade. And general knowledge gaps between minorities and Whites were already large at the time when students began kindergarten.
“Children growing up in low-income families typically experience comparatively fewer early opportunities to learn about the natural and social sciences,” the authors wrote. “Their parents often have lower educational levels and therefore less science knowledge themselves as well as fewer resources available to direct the children's academic growth. Children raised in poverty often attend poorly resourced schools that further limit their academic opportunities.”
Morgan said that, within families, parents who regularly talk and interact with toddlers(学步的儿童) can point out and explain physical, natural and social events occurring around them daily. This might help youngsters learn facts and concepts that will prepare them to take better advantage of science instruction they receive during elementary and middle school.
1.Which may be the possible result of the gaps in science knowledge during kindergarten?
A. Children from rich families will behave better in life.
B. Children from minorities may have less desire for learning.
C. The gaps will disappear automatically when children grow up.
D. Children's academic performance afterwards will be affected.
2.What did the researchers suggest policymakers do?
A. Narrow income gaps between different families.
B. Make good education available to children.
C. Give extra lessons to children from poor families.
D. Strengthen competitive awareness of kindergarteners.
3.What can parents do to help their toddlers learn?
A. Offer them more learning resources.
B. Give them more nutritious food.
C. Create learning opportunities in daily life.
D. Let them attend science courses for kids.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Equal Education Is Important in Kindergarten
B. Income Gaps Affect Children's School Performances
C. Provide More Available Access to Childhood Learning
D. Science Knowledge Gaps Are Obvious in Kindergarten
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The Chinese people _______ tea and Belgians love beer.
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Last year, I was lucky enough to work at an office near my mother’s house._________, I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I _________ her out with the housework and contributed to the groceries.
After a week, I started to _________ the groceries were running out pretty quickly.___________, I began observing my mother’s daily routine for two weeks. To my _________, I found she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and _________every morning at about nine. She took the food to the slums(贫民窟) and distributed it to street _________.
I asked around and _________ my mum was popular in the area. The kids looked up to her as if she were their own mother. Then it hit me ——why didn’t she want to tell me about what she’d been doing? Was she _________ that I would stop buying the groceries if I knew the truth?
When she got home, I told her about my discovery and __________ she could react, I gave her a big hug and told her she didn’t need to keep it a __________ from me. She told me that __________ of the children lived with an old lady in a makeshift home while others____________on the streets. For years, my mum had been helping out by __________ whatever food she could __________. I was so moved by how __________ she was. She used what was__________for her to help others in need. And I was so __________ of her.
I __________ to buy groceries for my mum. But now, I always add a(n)__________bag for her other children.
1.A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise
2.A. slowed B. helped C. sent D. pushed
3.A. ignore B. understand C. complain D. notice
4.A. Confused B. Embarrassed C. Moved D. Annoyed
5.A. delight B. relief C. surprise D. regret
6.A. work out B. head out C. clean up D. get up
7.A. children B. strangers C. passers-by D. artists
8.A. made sure B. let out C. pointed out D. found out
9.A. angry B. hopeless C. worried D. frightened
10.A. once B. before C. until D. after
11.A. secret B. surprise C. gift D. reminder
12.A. few B. all C. any D. some
13.A. lay B. ate C. slept D. played
14.A. giving B. collecting C. receiving D. selling
15.A. lend B. spare C. find D. bring
16.A. curious B. cautious C. fearless D. selfless
17.A. meant B. cooked C. borrowed D. produced
18.A. tired B. fond C. scared D. proud
19.A. refuse B. long C. continue D. agree
20.A. large B. extra C. beautiful D. empty
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Sometimes people around you can change your life. The change may not be sudden or ____, but little habits can produce big ____ that make you think about what is important in your life. The person who changed my life is Julia Masi. She has ____ me so many things that I will carry with me ____ my life.
One thing I've learned from Julia is how to balance ____. Julia has shown me how to ____ ahead so that I can finish all my school work, enjoy sports and ____ have time for my friends. She has taught me that you can do anything if you are ____ and if you never give up. I've also learned that you can find anything fun or ____ if you connect it with something that you enjoy.
Last year I hated studying vocabulary, but I loved playing on my computer. Julia ____ the two and showed me a website called “freerice.com” where you can ____ a word game that gives you 5 grains of rice to donate to the poor with every correct word. She ____ me to learn a hundred new ____ by filling up the rice bowl. I liked playing the game so much that I ____ about 1,000 words in just one month.
Julia has always ____ me to try new hobbies. She showed me that going to the theater could help me become a better writer. ____, she taught me that discussing a play can excite an interest in reading.
___ it wasn't for Julia I probably wouldn't have ____ how easy it is to help the poor. There are so many ways that one person can ____. I've learned to be more appreciative of what I own. I am ____ for the opportunities that I have been given. I will continue to think of ways to help those less fortunate for the rest of my life.
1.A. simple B. impressive C. necessary D. slight
2.A. results B. problems C. ideas D. decisions
3.A. taught B. served C. offered D. bought
4.A. for B. of C. throughout D. into
5.A. work B. money C. career D. time
6.A. plan B. get C. move D. stay
7.A. never B. seldom C. yet D. still
8.A. excited B. determined C. careful D. patient
9.A. important B. easy C. possible D. interesting
10.A. shared B. remembered C. combined D. separated
11.A. watch B. play C. raise D. improve
12.A. challenged B. invited C. permitted D. reminded
13.A. lessons B. skills C. words D. stories
14.A. learned B. read C. used D. spelled
15.A. allowed B. warned C. forced D. encouraged
16.A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Otherwise
17.A. Unless B. Since C. Although D. If
18.A. realized B. noticed C. imagined D. dreamed
19.A. turn away B. make a difference C. show off D. make a mistake
20.A. ready B. sorry C. thankful D. anxious
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假如你是李华，今天被诊断出得了一种重病，需要住院治疗相当长一段时间。请你对比生病前后你对学校学习生活的感受，写一篇文章。
注意：1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节，使文章层次分明，行文连贯，
参考词汇：被诊断有……病be diagnosed with
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文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，没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单词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.没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。
Today is Sunday. The sky is full of sunshine, and so does my life. At about 9:00 am, I go to the bookstore with my friends. There was a lot of new books. I didn’t know what one to buy because these books were waiting outside the booking office. It took to us about two hours to see it. Having seen the film, everyone was deeply moving. Some of my friends even burst out tears. That’s a really wonderful film. It is very worth seeing again. What a happy day! I hope tomorrow I will be even happier!
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Bali(巴厘岛） is an Indonesia island that is rich in indigenous （本土的） culture．A lot of people say that Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now”．If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will be "just like Bali"．This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry．
One factor that contributes to this laid-back lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali．In the Balinese culture, support is always available．Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex．
Hinduism(印度教）is one of the main religions in Bali.The Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion, which is called “Hindu Dharma”．This religion reached the island during the eleventh century．Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this．The religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali distinct(不同于） from the rest of Indonesia．
In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year, the Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture．Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another．Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children, who all seem to have inclinations （意愿） either to music, dance, painting, and decor．
Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the series of ceremonies and rituals（仪式） known as the Manusa Yadnya．This marks the different stages of Balinese life．Cremation （火葬） is very popular on this island，and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese．
1.What do we know about the Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?
A. They lead a very relaxing but unhealthy life．
B. They live in large families and are close to each other．
C. Their family members are distributed in different places．
D. Their extended families live too close together to get along well．
2.The underlined word “conserve” in Para．4 can be best replaced by “____”．
A. preserve B. spread C. Form D. expand
3.What is the text mainly about?
A. The Balinese religion． B. The lifestyle of Balinese．
C. Balinese culture． D. The tourism in Bali.
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The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.
I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, "They are one skill away from great wealth."
There is an old saying that goes, "Job means "just over broke (破产)" ". And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers "live within their means". They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.
When I ask the classes I teach, "How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, "So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?" The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is because they focus on bui1ding a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.
1.The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that ________.
A. he has a sharp sense of hearing B. he is ready to help others
C. he is just one of the talented people D. he knows little about car repairing
2.The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by “________”.
A. spend more than they can afford B. do in their own way
C. live in their own circle D. live within what they earn
3.Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?
A. They lack financial intelligence.
B. They don’t work hard enough.
C. They don’t make full use of their talents.
D. They have no specialized skills.
4.The main purpose of the author is to tell us ________.
A. how young people can find a satisfactory job
B. what schools should teach students
C. how McDonald’s makes much money
D. why so many talented people are poor
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How to make a successful apology. Have you done something that you feel bad about? Is there a person who you have treated badly? Do you need to say “I’m sorry” to someone? Here are five things you can do to have a successful apology.
● Make your apology real. 1.People can tell if you take responsibility for what you did or if you are lying.
● Do not make excuses. 2.It is saying that you were wrong to do it.
● 3. An apology should show that you have learned from what you did. Show that you mean what you say.
● Make it clear that you are apologizing. Just saying “I’m sorry” is not enough. Talk about what you did and then say that you feel bad about doing it. 4.
● Be prepared for the unexpected. Be prepared for it to take some time for your apology to be accepted. This may be a long moment, a few minutes, or even days or weeks. The person may stay angry with you. 5.
A. Be patient and hopeful.
B. Make a promise to change.
C. Choose the right time to apologize.
D. An apology will be better accepted if it is sincere.
E. An apology is not explaining why you did something.
F. You can give your apology to the other person as a letter.
G. It is important that the person knows you are apologizing.
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