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          B  ★★★☆☆

    Social media users are hoping to make one student feel a little less lonely. Aron Anderson,a 10-year-old known as “Britain's loneliest schoolboy ,” made headlines last year for being the only student at Skerries Community School. While the school previously had a few other students,the kids had since left for secondary school,making last year Aron's first year as the only pupil there.

    After Reddit employer Jimmy got wind of Aron's story,the social media user called on followers to send Christmas cards to the 10-year-old to help show the boy he has friends across the Internet. “I really want to see a big smile on his face,” Jimmy wrote. “So please write a message in the card to show your support too!”

    The idea got praise and support from many kind people across the Internet. Jimmy reached out to the boy s school,informing them of the thoughtful plan. The moderator requested that people outside Scotland send postcards to Aron,so the boy could see where his ans come from. The Redditor also asked social media users to send the cards after December 7 so that the sweet messages would all arrive around the same time.

    Last year was ind?ed an adjustment (调整) for Aron,whose town has a population of 70. Aron’s best friends are now his dog,ducks,and sheep. Aron’s mother Denise Anderson is unsure how her son will deal with the (孤独) .Aron admits that going to school without other students can be strange at times; however,he says that h? sNhappy on the island. Hopefully,the cards will help remind him that he’s not so alone after all.

5. Why was Aron so lordly last year?

   A. He had no schoolmates at school.

   B. He was sent to a new school.

    C. He lived far away-from his family.

   D. He was not popular among friends.

6. According to the text,the cards to Aron .

   A. were paid by Jimmy

   B. mainly came from Scotland

    C. reached him about the same time   

    D. were refused at first by his school

7. How does Aron’s mother feel about her son’s school life?

   A. She is surprised at it.

   B. She is satisfied with it. 

   C. She is hopeful about it.

   D. She is concerned about it.

8. Which of the following can best describe Jimmy?

   A. Amusing and kind.

   B. Friendly and brave,

   C. Confident and careful.

   D. Warm-hearted and active.

B篇在Reddit网络的工作人员Jimmy的号召下,

网友们给“最孤独学生” Aron Anderson送去卡片,

带去快乐。

5.A.细节理解题。根据第一段中的making last year Aron s first year as the only pupil there 可知,Aron是学校里唯一的学生。

6.C.细节理解题。根据第三段中的the sweet messages would all arrive around the same time 可知,卡片到达的时间差不多。

7.D.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Aron's mother Denise Anderson is unsure how her son will deal with the isolation 可知,Aron 的母亲对孩子的孤独感是担心的。

8.D.推理判断题。从全文整体看,Jinujjy热心积极地号召网友们对Aron进行帮助,故选D项。

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Your children are watching you. 1       According to the Health Program,developing healthy habits is an important part for your children. And when it comes to developing healthy habits,parents influence their children more than anyone else.

2       What happens during those early years can influence children for the rest of their lives. This includes some eating and exercise habits. Children are very careful,even at a young age. Children watch what others do carefully and imitate the behaviors of those closest to them. As parents,you should do the following: 3       If you do that,your children are more likely to be enthusiastic about developing theirs.

Let your children see you taking care of your own physical health by eating fruits and vegetables. Talk to them about healthy habits in appropriate terms and at a proper time.4      

5       Computers,televisions and other forms of technology are a major part of life in the 21st century. Unfortunately,as the use of technology in the home increases,so does the time spent watching TV or playing on the computer. So as parents,you should also arrange the time for your children wisely.

   A. Take part in physical activities and exercise regularly.

   B. Don't get rid of technology,but use it wisely.

   C. Be enthusiastic about developing healthy habits of your own.

   D. Your actions are speaking to them louder than your words will.

   E. Children prefer to imitate their parents rather than listen to them.

   F. This can be helpful to teach your children to form good eating habits.

   G. It's easy for children to form their healthy habits when they are young.

1.                  2.         3.                  4.          5.         


                   D ★★★☆☆

          Climate change video contest 

    The   National   Environmental   Education Foundation and the ?.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to bring you this climate change video contest.

Requirements:

    Your video should describe how climate change affects you,your family,friends,and community,now or in the future. Be cool!Be creative!Use storytelling or anything that explains the steps you* re taking,or could take to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for a changing climate.

We need your parent to fill out an application form and hand in a parental agreement form.

Note for teachers:

    If teachers want to upload a video for their students,they must hand in parental agreement forms for all students whose names appear in the video. We promise to protect students,privacy.

Music

    If you want to use music in your video,please avoid using (受版权保护的) music. You can use your own music.

Who can enter?

    The contest is open to ?.S. residents ( Mr between the ages of 11 and 14. Videos must be created and produced by individuals.

When is the (最后期限) ?

   The deadline is March 18 ,2016 at 3:00 pm.

Winners will be announced to the public on. this website ori or around April 22 ,2016. Winners will be informed by email.

How will the videos be judged?

    Videos will be judged according to how well you answered the contest questions,your creativity,video quality,presentation,and the scientific accwrag (准确 *1生) of your contents. .

Prizes:

    The first 100 students who enter will receive a National Geographic Kids magazine.  

1st Place: Solar Charging Backpack and Your Video,featured on EPA’s website for all to see!

2nd Place: Pulse Jump Rope (produces energy to charge your phone)

3rd Place: Socket Soccer Ball (turns energy from play into electrical energy that can be used to power small devices)

13. What do we know about the video contest?

   A. It is held for kids aged 11 to 14 throughout the world.

   B. It advises students not to put music in the video,

    C. Its deadline is April 22 ,2016.

   D. It has strict standards of grading.

14. To send his video online,a student needs to .

   A. fill in an application form

   B. provide his name in the video 

    C. check the contents of the video

   D. hand in his parental agreement form

15. How will winners know the result of the contest?

   A. They will be told by email.

   B. Their teachers will tell them,

    C. The EPA office will call them.

   D. The EP?’ s website will post it.

16. According to the text,the fifth winner will get.

   A. a Solar Charging Backpack

   B. a National Geographic Kids magazine 

    C. a device which can charge phones

   D. a Socket Soccer Ball which can produce power  


           B  ★★★★☆

    Sperm whles (抹香鲸) talk to each other in (短而尖的声音) .“There's a lot of debate if culture is exclusive to humans or if you can find it in animals,too,” says Mauricio Cantor,a biologist. Earlier research has suggested that dolphins,birds and a few other wild animals have it too.

    Sperm whales can make som? of the deepest dives among all the animals in the sea. They usually swim in small units of 12 or so,moms,grandmas,aunts and friends. These units are part of larger groups of 30 to 300 whales,or a clan (家族) . Individuals in each clan talk to each other using different patterns of clicks. These varying patterns are similar to dialects in human speech. Females do most of the talking.

    Cantor and his colleagues wanted to know how the whales got their unique dialects. They recorded the whales’s behavior. Back in their lab,the scientists loaded all of these data into a computer. The research showed that the whales had to learn their dialects from other whales around them. 

    Scientists refer to this as social learning. a Social ;learning is the foundation(基础) of culture,” Cantor says. Because sperm whales learn their dialects from their families,there are cultural differences between  clans .

    Luke Rendell in Scotland points out that the new findings are based on a computer model of how the sperm whale dialects come to be. "Like all models,they may be wrong,but the?v,are also usefill. They may help improve more researchN on cultural processes in non-human societies,” he says.

5. The underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 1 means

   A. important 'v   B. limited 

    C. meaningful   D. common

6. What do we know about sperm whales from Paragraph 2 ?

   A. Males talk a lot.

   B. They fail to understand each other,

    C. They can understand human speech.

   D. Each family has its own communicative pattern.

7. How do sperm whales get their dialects?

   A. They copy other whales.

   B. They are bom with them.

    C. They create them themselves.

   D. They learn them from visitors.

8. What does Rendell think of the new findings?

   A. They are inspiring. 

    B. They are successful,

    C. They are misleading. 

    D. They are meaningless.

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In this classroom,laughing is encouraged. In :fact,learning a hearty ho-io-hi cAwcA:/e (fe 笑) is;required. Best Santas,a program in Denver,teaches men and women to become the best Mr. and Mrs. i Clauses possible. “We teach our Santas that being Santa is so much more than putting on a red suit and making sure your beard is white/' Jim Coleman,the owner of Best Santas,said. “Their focus must be on serving children and sharing the magic of Christmas — happiness."

Coleman started the school after receiving professional Santa training in Canada. Wanting to spread the cheer,he founded ^est Santas and shared his ideas with a fresh new team of hopeful Santas. aWe wanted to teach Santas how to do things differently than they,re usually done/' -Coleman said. “In so many cases you’ 11 find Santas who sit on their chair,half asleep. That's no fun and most certainly not magical!We knew there had to be a better way."

After program participants complete a full background check,the schooling begins. The Denver Clau? course includes CT?rá加i c?r?/s (圣诞颂歌) and jingles,developing a perfect,hearty chuckle aná learning cookie recipes. ^SanHa must learn how to walk,gesture,control his body language,project his voice,and read the crowd. Above all,he can engage the crowd immediately with his bigger-than-life presence and delighted ho-ho-ho!” Coleman said.

Once the characterization is complete,and graduates receive their Bachelor of Santa diploma (-^ 业证书) ,the Santas will be sent out on various special events including holiday parties. They are booked at a rate of $195 per hour. Some Santas are even coupled with assistants that help with face painting and balloon art.

“There is just something so completely magical about Santa Claus,” Coleman said. “And it's not just for the children. Adults light up at the site of Santa just as much as the children do. I think it reminds them of those warm memories of their childhood."

9. What's the purpose of Coleman's program?

   A. To teach Santas how to dress.

   B. To train Santas to spread the joy of Christmas,

    C. To help Santas with face painting.

   D. To tell children how to celebrate Christmas.

10. In Coleman's opinion,Santas should

   A. help those in need

   B. be hopefill about life

    C. follow the latest fashion   

    D. act differently from usual ones

11. After attending Coleman’s course,students might

   A. get a high-paid job

   B. be invited to Canada

    C. become famous in a short time   

    D. receive further professional training

12. Which word can best describe Coleman?

   A. Generous.  B. Creative.

    C. Optimistic.  D. Determined.

         A  ★★★☆☆

    Teachers from Matthew Jago elementary school in Sewaren,New Jersey,took a group of students in the school's (自闭症) classes to Jose Tejas Restaurant on May 6 ,in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day.

    The 21 teachers and 26 children enjoyed a good meal. When it came time to pay the bill,the manager told them it had already been paid for by another diner. “We couldn’t believe it. We were all speechless the moment we heard the news,” said Jeannette Gruskowski,one of the teachers.

    The meal was supposed to be paid for by the teachers and the children's parents,and the group was impressed by the kindness of the complete stranger. The manager told US that she’s a grandparent of a child with special needs,” Gruskowski explained. And she was so touched by US being there with the kids on Teacher Appreciation Day.”

    The woman chose to remain anonymous. The teachers were told that the woman frequently visited the restaurant,so the group put together a heartfelt thank-you card in the hope that it would reach her.

    “we don’t know who you are. There are no words to express how grateful we are to you,” read the card. “Your act of generosity will forever remain in our hearts."

    Greg,manager at Jose Tejas., confirmed that the card was given to the anonymous woman. He said that she was very appreciative,but still insisted on anonymity.

    Gruskowski and the other teachers also sent a note to the kids’ families to let them know what had happened. “The parents were deeply touched,” she said.

1. Why was the group of children taken to the restaurant?

   A. To make new friends.

   B. To celebrate a special day.

    C. To help waiters in the restaurant.

   D. To make a meal for their teachers.

2. How did the teachers and students feel on hearing the manager's words?

   A. Surprised. B. Proud,

    C. Doubtful. D. Concerned.

3. The underlined word “anonymous” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by .

   A. calm   B. friendly

    C. nameless   D. selfless

4. What did the kids do after the dinner?

   A. They paid a visit to the woman.

   B. They made cards for their family,

    C. They repaid money to the woman.

   D. They expressed their thanks to the woman. 

   In Brooklyn,New York,Chush is a special school. At a Chush fundraising (募捐) dinner,the father of a Chiish child made a speech. He cried, “All men were bom equal. But my child cannot understand things as other children do. I believe,to a child like him,the equality is in the way people react to him. ”

   He then told the following story about his son Shaya: One Sunday afternoon,Shaya and his father came to school just as his classmates were playing G?se^al?. Shaya's father thought most boys would not want Shaya on their team. But the father still approached one of the boys in the field.

   Would the team actually let Shaya bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly,Shaya was told to take a bat and try to get a hit. The (投球手) could easily have thrown the ball to the baseman. Shaya would have been out. Instead,the pitcher took- the ball and threw it far beyond the first baseman's reach. Everyone started yelling, “Shaya,run to first!Shaya,run to first!” Never in his life had ; Shaya run to first. As Shaya rounded third,the boys;from both teams ran behind him screaming,a Shay a,run home!Shay a,run home!” Shaya ran home,stepped on (本垒板) and all 18 boys lifted.him on their shoulders and made him a hero,as he had just hit the “gram/s/iww (大满贯) ” and won the game : for his team.

   “That day,” said the father whose tears rolled down his face, “those 18  boys showed that it is not only those who are talented that should be recognized,but also those who are less talented. They too are human beings,they too have feelings and emotions,and they too want to feel important."

5. What can be learned about Shaya?

   A. He is good at sports.

   B. He is a boy with a disability.

    C. He is on the school baseball team.

   D. He has difficulty getting on with others.

6. Shaya won the game mainly because of .

   A. his luck

   B. his determination 

    C. his talent for sports

   D. his classmates’ support

7. What was stressed Shaya’ s father in the last : paragraph?

   A. The importance of hard work.

   B. The meaning of being confident,

    C. The value of'respecting everyone.

   D. The necessity of trying to be perfect.

8. Which of the following words ean best describe the 18 students on the baseball team?

   A. Talented.       B. Polite,

    C. Hard-working.    D. Considerate.

“Big Ed” Pulaski

   Fire almost killed me in the summer of 1910. I owe my life to a man whose quick-thinking and bravery while rescuing Jtne and 38 other firefighters made him a legend.

    I had been sent to battle wildfires in northern Idaho. Lightning strikes had started the fires,and high winds made them spread in every direction. Then,one afternoon in late August,a windstorm broke over the mountains,and the winds,exploded into one giant firestorm. We had to give up and get out of there.

    But none of US knew the mountains. Heavy,dark smoke was turning day into night,and we had no idea what to do.

    Then I saw him — Forest Service Ranger Edwjrd “Big Ed” Pulaski. He was on his horse,pushing through the burning, (发出劈啦声的) trees,gathering men together as he rode.

    “Follow me!” he ordered. “There's an abandoned mineshaft (矿道) nearby. Our only hope is to make it there!” Pulaski gave his horse to a man who couldn’t run,and we began a desperate race for the mineshaft. Trees fell down around US. Flames were everywhere.

   Then I noticed that Pulaski had stopped running. I could see him push men into a dark hole on the side of a mountain. Minutes after all of US had scrambled (爬)inside,fire swept over our path.

    We were out after hours. It was early morning. Sometime in the night the^ fire had burned itself out. Five of the crew had died during the night. The rest of us survived!

    All of us were injured or burned. Pulaski was blind,and his hands were burned. He finally regained his sight. Because of his quick thinking and heroism,I am able to tell this story of our amazing survival.Find the words in the text that fit the following descriptions.

1 . n. a very famous person,especially in a particular field,who is admired by other people (in Paragraph 1)

2. adj. giving little hope of success (in Paragraph 4)

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