Dear editor, My English teacher is very strict (严厉)with us. Several days ago, when we were having class, Tom asked me a question. But she thought we were speaking in class. She asked us to stand at the back of the classroom for a few minutes. This made me uncomfortable. After that, I feel nervous in her class, so I don’t like her class. However, I really want to learn English well. What should I do? Yours, Mike

 

Dear Mike, I am sorry you are having difficulty with your English class. Every teacher wants his or her students to study hard especially in class. So I think you should have a talk with your English teacher and tell her what you were doing with Tom that day. If she knows your worries, maybe she will help you with your English. And she will be pleased to hear you want to learn English well. I believe when students are not trying as hard as they can, a teacher is forced（被迫）to take actions. Yours, Editor

1.What’s wrong with Mike?

A．He meets trouble with his parents.

B．He doesn’t know how to get on well with his classmates.

C．He has a hard time with his English class.

D．He is always speaking in class.

2.What happened in that English class?

A．Mike couldn’t answer the question. So the teacher asked him to stand.

B．Mike had an argument with Tom about the question.

C．Tom asked Mike a question, and the teacher thought they were speaking.

D．Mike felt uncomfortable because he was ill.

3.In the editor’s opinion, why did the English teacher punish(惩罚) Mike?

A．Because the English teacher didn’t think Mike was studying hard in class.

B．Because Mike answered the question wrong.

C．Because Mike was bad at English.

D．Because Mike had a fight with other students.

4.What does the underlined phrase“ take actions” mean in Chinese?

A．采取行动

B．参加活动

C．帮助

D．表演

5.What can we learn from the letters?

A．Mike wants to have a talk with his English teacher.

B．Mike wants the editor to say something to his English teacher.

C．The editor gave Mike some advice, but it didn’t work.

D．Mike dislikes English classes now, but he wants to learn English well.

 

Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you “what is the most important in your life?” maybe you will say “Computers and the Internet.”
The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly. Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster, What can computers do? A writer has said, “People can’t live without computers today.”
The Internet came a little later than computers. It is about twenty-five years later than computers. But now it can be found almost everywhere. We can use it to read books, write letters, do shopping, play games or make friends.
Many students like the Internet very much. They often go into the Internet as soon as they are free. They make friends on the Internet and maybe they have never seen these friends. They don’t know their real names, ages, and even sex（性别）. They are so interested in making the “unreal friends “that they can’t put their hearts into study. Many of them can’t catch up with others in many subjects because of that.
We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But at the same time, we should remember that not all the things can be done by computers and the Internet.
【小题1】The Internet can not be used for______.

A． studying

B． shopping

C． thinking

D． playing

【小题2】When the computer was invented, it was______.

A． large and worked quickly

B． small and worked slowly

C． large but worked slowly

D． small but worked quickly

【小题3】The Internet was born in about______.

A．1960

B．1970

C．1980

D．1985

【小题4】Which of the following is true ?

A． Few students like going into the Internet.

B． Students use the Internet to make “unreal friends.”

C． These “unreal friends” often meet each other.

D． Students know the friends on the Internet very well.

【小题5】What does the writer think of the Internet?

A． It is wonderful.

B． It can make students study harder.

C． It is not good for students.

D． It is helpful, but we can’t do everything on it.

Here are two letters to George and his answers.

 Dear George,

      I’m fourteen and I’m much shorter for my age. What’s worse, I’m very fat. I want to lose weight to be 55 kg and to be taller and then I can go to the school basketball team and enjoy myself. Can you help me?

Bob

 Dear Bob,

Don’t warry if you’re shorter than your friends. Teenagers（青少年）grow at different times.

 It doesn’t matter how heavy you are. You are still the same person. Plan your meals with your mum, and she can help you lose weight. Also, try to take more exercise.

 George

 Dear George,

I’m learning French but I don’t get good marks. I don’t know why. Sometimes I want to give up. But I know I shouldn’t because languages are going to be very important. What should I do?

 Alice

 Dear Alice,

You are right. You shold never give up, and I’m sure that you’ve mde more progress than you think. You can talkto your teacher and ask her what you should do to get a better grade. Talk to your friends who are good at French. Find something that helps you.

 George

1.According to the letters, we now that George is ______.

A. a teacherr                         B. a doctor

C. a person who can give others advice    D. Bob and Alice’s friend

2.The weight of Bob is ______ now.

A. about 50 kg  B. 55 kg             C. more than 55 kg     D. less than 55 kg

3.Alic is worring about ______.

A. her friends   B. her marks          C. her height           D. her weight

4.Bob should ______ accroding to George’s letter.

A. take more exercise                  B. talk to his friends

C. join a basketball team                D. learn some French

5.George advises Alice to talk to ______ for help.

A. her mother       B. her teacher      C. Bob’s teacher       D. Bob’s friends

 

Dear Mike, I am sorry you are having difficulty with your English class. Every teacher wants his or her students to study hard especially in class. So I think you should have a talk with your English teacher and tell her what you were doing with Tom that day. If she knows your worries, maybe she will help you with your English. And she will be pleased to hear you want to learn English well. I believe when students are not trying as hard as they can, a teacher is forced（被迫）to take actions. Yours, Editor

【小题1】What’s wrong with Mike?

A．He meets trouble with his parents.

B．He doesn’t know how to get on well with his classmates.

C．He has a hard time with his English class.

D．He is always speaking in class.

【小题2】What happened in that English class?

A．Mike couldn’t answer the question. So the teacher asked him to stand.

B．Mike had an argument with Tom about the question.

C．Tom asked Mike a question, and the teacher thought they were speaking.

D．Mike felt uncomfortable because he was ill.

【小题3】In the editor’s opinion, why did the English teacher punish(惩罚) Mike?

A．Because the English teacher didn’t think Mike was studying hard in class.

B．Because Mike answered the question wrong.

C．Because Mike was bad at English.

D．Because Mike had a fight with other students.

【小题4】What does the underlined phrase“ take actions” mean in Chinese?

A．采取行动

B．参加活动

C．帮助

D．表演

【小题5】What can we learn from the letters?

A．Mike wants to have a talk with his English teacher.

B．Mike wants the editor to say something to his English teacher.

C．The editor gave Mike some advice, but it didn’t work.

D．Mike dislikes English classes now, but he wants to learn English well.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in many parts of the world. That program became one of American exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the country’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial (种族的), and geographical group.

Although some educators object (反对) to some parts of the program, parents praise (赞扬) it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems come out when first graders who have learnt from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.

Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited (受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶尔的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The programs all use songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate (单独的) letters.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories (理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．It is shown at different hours during the week.

B．Famous adult stars often appear on it.

C．This program has been on for less than forty years.

D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching it.

2.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?

A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses.

B．Because it uses different kinds of skillful tricks.

C．Because mothers watch it along with their children.

D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn.

3.The best title for this passage can be _________.

A．Sesame Street                          B．Educating Children

C．TV Programs                           D．A Great Success