When we talk about intelligence(智力),we do not mean the ability to get good scores on certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school.By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving(表现),especially in a new situation.If we want to test intelligence,we need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.
For example,when in a new situation,an intelligent person thinks about the situation,not about himself or what might happen to him.He tries to find out all be can,and then he acts immediately and tries to do something about it.He probably isn’t sure how it will all work out,but at least he tries.And if he cannot make things work out right,he doesn’t feel ashamed(羞愧)that he failed,he just tries to learn from his mistakes.An intelligent person,even if he is very young,has a special outlook(看法)on life,a special feeling about life,and how he fits into it.
If you look at children, you’ll see great different between what we call “bright” children and “non-bright” children. They are actually two different kinds of people, not just the some kind with different amount of intelligence. For example, the bright child really wants to find out about life-he tries to get in touch with everything around him. But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream-world: he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.
【小题1】According to this passage, intelligence is the ability to _______.
A.get some high scores on some tests
B.do well in school
C.deal with life
D.have a lot of book knowledge
【小题2】In a new situation,an intelligent person________.
A.knows more about what might happen to him
B.is sure of the result he will get
C.cares more about himself
D.keeps his mind on what to do about the situation
【小题3】An intelligent person______sure how it will all work out.
A.is alwaysB.is never
C.may not beD.is hardly
【小题4】If an intelligent person failed,he would_______.
A.try not to feel ashamedB.learn from his mistakes
C.try to find all he couldD.make sure what result he would get
【小题5】Bright children and non-bright children________.
A.are two different types of children
B.are different mainly in their degree of cleverness
C.have difference only in their way of thinking
D.have different knowledge about the world

I’m Bob and I’m a student of No.2 Middle School. We have many rules at our school. I think some of them are good for us, but others are not so good.

We have to wear our school uniforms. I think it’s good. If we don’t have this rule, some students will wear expensive clothes. They will think more about clothes, but not study. We can’t be late for school and we have to listen to the teacher in class. All of these rules are good for our study and I like them.

We can’t take mobile phones (手机) to school. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Sometimes our parents are busy and can’t get home on time. They need to tell us about that. If we don’t take phones, how can they tell us? Also, we can’t go to the movies on weekends. I know we should study hard, but we need to relax a little, too.

1.What does Bob think of his school rules?

A. He can’t stand most of the rules

B. He thinks the rules are strict.

C. He thinks some of the rules are good.

2.Which rule does Bob like?

A. Listen to the teacher in class.

B. Can’t eat outside.

C. Wear sports shoes to school.

3.Why doesn’t Bob like the rule of no mobile phone at school?

A. Because he can’t play games or listen to music on it.

B. Because his parents can’t call him when they are busy.

C. Because he can’t call his friends when he wants to see them.

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Bob studies in No. 12 Middle School.  B. Bob has to wear sports clothes at school.

C. Bob thinks students shouldn’t spend all their time on their study.

5.How many rules are there in this passage?

A. Two.             B. Three.                 C. Five.

 

US teenagers may be facing a challenge (挑战) today. A recent survey suggests (表明) that they are less honest than previous generations (上一代人).

The survey was done among 29,760 students at 100 US high schools. The results suggest that in the past year, 30 percent of US high school students have stolen from a store. And 64 percent may have cheated on a test.

However, 93 percent of the students said they were satisfied (满意) with their honesty. And 77 percent said,“when it comes to doing what is right, I am better than most people I know.”

Some teachers were unhappy about the survey results. Some, however, defended (为……辩护) today’s students.

“The competition is greater and the pressures (压力) on kids have increased greatly,”said Mel Riddle, who was a high school teacher and headmaster for 40 years.“It is the pressures that make it easy for students to be dishonest.”

“I think these students are better than other generations,”he said.“I find them more active, better to work with and more thankful for support.”“ We have to create situations where it’s easy for kids to do the right things, ”he added.“We need to create classrooms where learning is more important than having the right answer.”

1.According to the survey, what challenge do US teenagers face today?

A.They have trouble getting pocket money

B.They don’t get along well with teachers

C.They are not so honest as older generations

D.They have too many tests to take each week

2.We can learn from the survey that children in the US nowadays         .

A.behave worse

B.work harder

C.are less healthy

D.are busier at school

3.According to the survey results,   _ percent of the students are satisfied with their honesty.

A.30               B.64               C.77               D.93

4.What’s Mel Riddle’s opinion about the idea that students are dishonest?

A.He gets really angry about it

B.He thinks parents must do something to stop it

C.He thinks the students should change their behavior

D.He thinks there are some reasons for being dishonest

5.What advice does Mel Riddle give on improving the honesty of students?

A.Do not let students do anything

B.Make it easier for them to learn

C.Ask students to find right answers

D.Give students more free time to have fun

 

Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.

1. Water.

A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It’s suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.

2. Food.

It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, dried milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.

3. Flashlights and spare batteries.

Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.

Prepare a battery –powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.

4. Clothes.

If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

1. You should prepare all of the following except _______________.

    A. canned juices    B. dried fruits     C. fresh vegetables   D. dried milk

2. If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______________ .

    A. some warm clothes and bedding supplies                   B. some hot water

    C. some batteries                                        D. some flashlights

3. According to the article we know that _________________.

    A. clothes are used to protect your head 

B. a telephone is the most important prepared thing

    C. flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes

D. we need to prepare some supplies only at home

 

 

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