In a 2005 survey of 2005 schoolchildren in six cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, it was found that about 77% of them were short of sleep. Should school hours be cut? In new survey taken by the China Daily website, almost 70% of the 1, 133 people online agreed with cutting school hours, while 20% disagreed and 10% gave no answer.

Liu Xing (12-year-old, 6-grade student): I get up at 5:50 every school day, have breakfast at 6:15, leave home at 6:30 and, after a 30-minute bus ride, arrive at school at 7:00, a full hour before lessons start. Besides, I spend my weekends taking classes in math and English, as well as learning to play the piano.

 Wang Qun (Liu Xing’s mother): My son is still no t doing enough to win a place at a top high school, as it is so competitive. They want students with good English and math and also special skills.

“Craig”(netizen): The best way for children to learn is through play. Through play, they can develop their characters, learn to be independent and improve all kinds of skills.

“Skylark”(netizen): Young parents have little time to play with their children, so letting them go home early is not a good idea. I think schools should have more activities for children after class.

Qi Zhen(high school teacher): People might take some time to accept shorter school hours. It will also take time to change people’s traditional mind that going to college is the only way to a good job.

1. The China Daily website took a new survey to        .

   A. see how many school children are short of sleep

   B. see what people think of cutting school hours

   C. give schoolchildren more time to play

   D. Liu Xing with his math and English study

2.         probably disagree with shorter school hours.

   A. Wang Qun and “Skylark”              B. Liu Xing and “Craig”

   C. Liu Xing and “Skylark”                     D. “Craig” and Qi Zhen

3. Which is not true about Wang Qun?

   A. She wants her son to have many kinds of skills.

   B. She has little time to play with her son every day.

   C. She believes a happy childhood means a failed adulthood (成年).

4. What can we learn from QI Zhen’s words?

   A. Schools should have more activities for children after class.

   B. All the schools will take shorter school hours soon.

   C. There’ll be a long to way to change people’s traditional mind.

   D. Through play children can develop well in different ways.

This is a travel plan for David Green and his family．Today is l4th August．

Good view

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(dep．=depart/level   arr．=arrive)

15 August	dep．Hong Kong	13：15	23 August	dep．Singapore	15：30
	arr．Tokyo	17：55		arr．Manila	18：50
17 August	dep．Tokyo	10：30	26 August	dep．Manila	10：10
	arr．Osaka	12：10		arr．Hong Kong	12：00
19 August	dep．Osaka	10：00
	arr．Singapore	16：40

1．Where will David be at 7:30 pm on August 23rd?

     A． Singapore．     B． Manila．        C． Hong Kong．        D． On the plane．

2．How long will it take to fly from Hong Kong to Tokyo?

     A． 110 minutes．   B．400 minutes．   C．100 minutes．        D．280 minutes．

when

Tuesday　 12:30—1:30

Wednesday 1:00—2:00

Thursday　 5:30—6:30

Meetings begin from February 10th to May 13th. No meeting during Spring Break: March 15—19.

who

Students who want to practice their English speaking skills.

Students who are interested in learning about other culture are also encouraged to attened(参加).

where

We meet at the Language Hall. Please look for our sign.

questions

Contact(联系) Dr. Scott at 9745452.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Scott if you have ideas for topics we can discuss at the meetings.

(　　 )66. The English corner will be held 　　　 a week.

A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times

　 (　　 )67. The English corner welcomes students who 　　　　 .

A. want to learn English grammar　 B. want to learn about other culture

C. want to learn how to teach English D. want to learn how to write English articles

　 (　　 )68. You can call Dr. Scott if you 　　　　　 .

A. want to practice speaking skills with Dr. Scott B. want to suggest some topics

C. want to go to the English corner　 D. are interested in teaching English

Every school has a notice board. Let’s see what is on the notice board of an America school.

	School Policy(政策) u Fighting, saying bad words and all other bad behavior will not be allowed. u Do not throw rocks, snowballs or sticks on the school grounds. u Hand in a note or telephone to school if your child will be absent for the day. u Parents and visitors need to check in at the office when entering the school.		After-school Program The after-school program will continue for the year 2012. The program will be open from 3.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. every day. u 3.30-4.30  Homework & Reading u 4.30-6.00  Activities If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 524-9752.

 

 

	Class Announcement (通知) u Testing Dates: The math testing is June 12-13 The science test is June 15 u Parents meeting: The next parents meeting is on Friday, June 22 at 7.00 p.m. in the meeting hall. u Homework: Please check the Homework Board at the school homepage to find your homework.		Report Card Report card about your school life and work will be given to your parents. Look at the marking key for your school work. MARKING KEY(评分标准) Goes beyond grade level standards 4 Meets grade level standards 3 Does not meet grade level standards, making progress 2 Does not meet grade level standards, not making progress 1

 

 
【小题1】According to School Policy, visitors have to ______ when entering the school.

A．hand in a note	B．call at 524-9752
C．check in at the office	D．telephone the school

【小题2】From ______, students can get information on the parents meeting.

A．School Policy	B．Report Card
C．After-school Program	D．Class Announcement

【小题3】Report Card shows parents _______.

A．children’s school life and work	B．after-school activities
C．plans for classes and tests	D．certain school rules

【小题4】Suppose Tony doesn’t do well at school but makes progress, he will get ______ on the Report Card.

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4