In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular.
The yellow school bus is a familiar sight all over North America. It is a very convenient form of transportation because it takes students right to the entrance to the school. It also gives students opportunity to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up on time.
The subway is a means of getting around quickly in many cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded during rush hour. Another disadvantage of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk considerable distance or take a bus from the subway stop to the scho
Walking has a number of advantages for those who live reasonable close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise. However, it's no fun if you have a large backpack full of books to carry. It's also unpleasant if the weather is either too hot or cold or wet.

1. 1.

   In North America, most students usually go to school by_________.

   1. A.
      school bus or subway
   2. B.
      car or bicycle
   3. C.
      taxi or car
2. 2.

   For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is_________.

   1. A.
      too expensive
   2. B.
      slow and sometimes late     
   3. C.
      crowded and dirty
3. 3.

   Subways are fast but the stops are often a little bit_________the school.

   1. A.
      close to
   2. B.
      busy for
   3. C.
      far away from
4. 4.

   Walking is a good way for the students that live reasonable close to school and it is_________.

   1. A.
      not convenient
   2. B.
      bad for health
   3. C.
      good for health
5. 5.

   This passage is about_________in North America.

   1. A.
      transportation
   2. B.
      students
   3. C.
      schools

In South Korea, most students get to school ________.

Last Monday we asked our students about how often they do the housework in Beishan Middle School. Here are the results.

Most students do the housework twice or three times a week. They often clean their rooms. Some students do the housework five times a week. They often clean the floor(地板). Some students help their parents on the farm. They think their parents are too busy, so they help them.

The results for “wash clothes” are interesting. Some students wash clothes once or twice a week. They often wash clothes on Saturdays or Sundays. Some students wash clothes three to four times a week. They only wash their own（自己的） clothes. But most students wash their clothes once a week. And they wash clothes on Sundays.

Liu Ying, a girl in Class 6, Grade 8 has lots of housework to do. She washes the dishes and cleans the floor every day. She often cooks. Sometimes three times a day. She says, “My mother isn’t healthy. My father works in another city. So I have to do most of the housework at home.”

1.Some students help their parents on the farm because        .

A. they think they are old enough

B. they think their parents are too busy

C. they don’t have too much homework

D. it is fun

2. How often do most students wash their clothes?       

A. Once a week.                                               B. Twice a week.                       

C. Three to four times a week.              D. never

3.From the passage we know that            .

A. Liu Ying is not a healthy student                               

B. Liu Ying is good at housework

C. Liu Ying doesn’t want to do housework.

D. Liu Ying has to do much housework.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?      

A. Most students don’t do the housework.                 

B. Liu Ying is a student from Class 6, Grade 8.

C. Liu Ying cooks three times a day sometimes.

D. Liu Ying washes the dishes and cleans the floor every day.

In Germany there are different kinds of high schools.Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.

Short days

Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.

Formal setting

In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语：您)” when talking to teachers.

Getting to school

Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some ares have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.

Private clubs

In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, chair, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.

Different states, different schools

Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.

1.For high school students in Germany, Which is not the common transport to school?

  A. School buses   B. Private clubs   C. Public transports   D. Students’ bicycles

2.In paragraph 3, the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into ________.

  A. 受人尊敬的   B. 令人害怕的   C.  高收入的       D. 有权势的

3.From the passage, we can learn from that in Germany ________.

  A. all kinds of high schools are for college.

  B. age is not important for attending schools.

  C. students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00a.m. to 3;30p.m.

  D. students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves.

4.What can be the best title for this article?

  A. German Private Clubs   B. German Public Transport

  C. German High Schools   D. German College Systems

Everyone has a dream job and we all hope our dreams can come true. Mr Black works as a reporter at a TV station. He wants to know what jobs teenagers are going to do when they grow up. He went to the Evergreen School to do a survey last Friday.
Mr Black asked the students to discuss with each other and then fill in the form with a pen. He told them to tell the truth. Mr Black thought most students would be teachers. The teacher is one of the best professions(职业) in the world. Maybe some students would be scientists. Rich knowledge would help them. A few students would be soldiers(士兵) because they could keep our country beautiful and peaceful.
Teachers helped Mr Black before school was over. They gave out one thousand eight hundred papers to the students. When the survey’s result came out, Mr Black and the teachers were surprised. Please look at the results.