In Korea the school day is longtypically 7 or 8 hours, followed by hours of private tutoring in the evenings. All_this_hothousing leaves Korean students so tired, they sometimes fall asleep in class next day. Worries about the effects of late night cramming (填鸭式) led the government to force cramming schools to close by 10 pm.Finnish children spend the least time in class in the developed world, often finishing just after lunch, with about one hour of homework a day. Private tuition is uncommon. The British and American school day is quite long in comparison, around 6 hours, and secondary school pupils do 2 or 3 hours of selfstudy a night.

The Korean education system, like many in Asia, is intensely competitive, with students even competing to get into the best cramming schools, to help them get ahead. Finnish education is far less cutthroat. Classes are all mixed ability, and there are no league tables. British schools again occupy the middle ground, with quite high levels of competition for places at university, and schools and universities battling to come top of league tables for everything from exam results to student satisfaction. Korea and Finland both do well, yet their education systems are so different.

However, there are some similarities in Korea and Finland. In those countries, teachers have high status in society, and education is very highly valued. Those attitudes can't change quickly. But it can be done. They might be the star pupils now, but until the 1970s, Finland's educational system was poor. Their thoroughly different approach to schooling has taken them to the top in just a generation.

【1】The students spend the least time in school in ________.

A. the UK B. Finland

C. the USA D. Korea

【2】The underlined phrase “all this hothousing” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ________.

A. private evening tutoring

B. selfstudy at home

C. longhour study

D. school study

【3】From Paragraph 3, we can know that ________.

A. Finnish students are less stressed in study

B. there're also many cramming schools in Britain

C. students in Korea are the most competitive in Asia

D. British schools are less competitive than universities

【4】According to the author, the key to improving education is ________.

A. the attitude

B. the schooling time

C. star pupils

D. new teaching approach

1.成员中有三名男生和两名女生，均喜欢流行音乐与现代舞蹈。

2.每周只在周末排练，时间是否足够？初期演奏宜多元化还是一种风格？

3.怎样获得较多的表演机会？

4.希望他能为乐队起个名字。

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Students learn about art.Some famous pieces were written about important works of art,and students learn about the artists and styles as they're playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our children.It allows them to think about complex patterns (How can I make my part sound better?How do this music and these different parts fit together?).Students have to know absolutely what every other musician does at all times.In that way,it develops teamwork.As one can see,music is very important to education besides bringing us fun.

【1】Learning music is helpful to the following subjects EXCEPT________.

A. science B. language

C. politics D. history

【2】Students who learn music have to translate songs________.

A. because they are learning the language

B. because they must understand what they are singing about

C. because the songs are ancient ones

D. because they are famous poems

【3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Modes are still used in modern music.

B. Different kinds of music show different cultures.

C. It's easier for athletes to learn to play an instrument.

D. A good musician should know the importance of teamwork.

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of music.

B. The importance of music education.

C. Ways to learn music well.

D. Skills music students should have.

Bridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are available. There are extra long beds for your convenience.

Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.

Hotel Juliana

Just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is close to everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. The main priority（优先权） is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.

This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.

Shanghai Hotel

This unique hotel features Chinese-style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10-minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on-site parking.

Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat-screen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities plus a refrigerator. The comfortable modern bathrooms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.

Hotel de Koophandel

Located on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts, cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.

The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea facilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.

For more detailed information, please click here www. booking, com/hotel/nl

【1】Which hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?

A. Bridges House Hotel.B. Hotel Juliana.

C. Shanghai Hotel.D. Hotel de Koophandel.

【2】If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he ________.

A. can enjoy various breads and eggs

B. can go to the Technical University of Delft

C. may be interested in Chinese-style decoration

D. may visit some parks for free

【3】What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?

A. They offer free Wi-Fi.

B. They are at Delft city centre.

C. They offer free on-site parking.

D. They offer comfortable rooms.

【4】Where can you probably see the passage?

A. In a magazine. B. In a newspaper.

C. On the Internet. D. In a TV program.

Online advertising methods are very different from traditional ones. One of the methods to advertise website companies is use of banner ads. Companies use flash ads or banner ads placed in strategic locations around the web. However, the most common way of advertising today is the use of linkbuilding. Usually, Google and Yahoo will index web pages based on their popularity. Therefore, advertising website campaigns should be targeted towards ensuring your website has relevant links that are both outbound and inbound. Inbound links link back to you while outbound links come from your website to other relevant sites.

Usually, linkbuilding in any of your advertising website campaigns will have some measure of success. If you link to other relevant websites, they will more likely be willing to link back to you. Paid links can help if you have some extra cash to spare. Payperclick campaigns also go a long way in advertising website campaigns. Search engines like Google and Yahoo provide payperclick services based on the keyword used. Thus, ensure that you do careful research on keyword relevance before starting a payperclick campaign.

Good web design also plays an important role in not only attracting new clients but also maintaining them. Take time to design the website, your links, icons and look of the website. This will go a long way in your advertising website campaign. Traffic generation takes time and effort, but it is time and effort well spent.

【1】It is hard for a website to be indexed by Google and Yahoo mainly because it ________.

A. doesn't work properly

B. doesn't pay for the link to it

C. doesn't have the proper keywords

D. doesn't stand out among others

【2】What can we learn about linkbuilding according to the text?

A. It mainly refers to those inbound links.

B. Payperclick services are only provided by Google and Yahoo.

C. General keywords play an important role in the process.

D. Paid links are not advised to use by those new websites.

【3】Before starting a payperclick campaign, people should ________.

A. find the relevant keywords correctly

B. design their web pages creatively

C. find proper search engine like Google

D. pay Google and Yahoo in advance

【4】The text is for those who want to ________.

A. design their websites better

B. develop their websites eagerly

C. advertise on Google and Yahoo

D. win advertising website campaigns

For years men have been more likely to shop on the Internet than women,but during the 2011 holiday season 58 percent of those making online purchases（购买）were women.

“It shows how mainstream the Internet is becoming”,said Lee Rainie,director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project group,which carried out the study.

Rainie said it was only a matter of time before women shoppers caught up with men.This is because women traditionally make decisions about spending.

Users were more likely to shop online to save time.Internet users between the ages of 18 and 29 were responsible for some of the most dramatic increases in the online gift-buying population this time around.

However,three-quarters of the US Internet users did not buy holiday gifts online in 2011.They worried about credit card security（安全）,or just compared online prices with off-line prices,then dashed off to t he shops to get the best deals.

“But even if shoppers don’t buy online,websites are becoming promotion tools for stores,”said Dan Hess,vice president of Comscore Networks Inc.Hess said that actually most stores’ websites can make customers fully believe the security of their credit card numbers.And most are able to ensure that gifts arrive on time.“It’s all about making the shopping experience more efficient,more reliable and more comfortable.”Hess said.

【1】Which of the following statements is true?

A. More women shopped online than men during 2011 holiday season.

B. There were fewer women online shoppers than men during 2 011 holiday season.

C. Most of the Internet users between the ages of 18 and 29 are women.

D. People in the US were more likely to buy gifts online.

【2】From the passage we can infer that________.

A. men usually decide how to spend money in the family

B. women usually decide what to buy in the family

C. the Internet is used in all the shops.

D. more and more shops will sell their goods online.

【3】According to Dan Hess,shopping online is ________.

A. unsafe B. convenient

C. a waste of time D. cheaper

【4】What can we know from the passage?

A. American people only buy gifts in holidays.

B. Shopping online is fun for women.

C. Shopping off-line provides better service.

D. Young people like to do gift-shopping online.

B. to officially end a law, system, etc especially one that has existed for a long time

C. to officially announce that you have decided to leave your job or an organization

D. pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful or well done

E. a strong hard hat that soldiers, the police etc wear to protect their heads

F. to judge how good, useful or successful something is

G. having the right qualities for a particular person, purpose or situation

H. moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc.

I. worried about something

J. having a good effect

【1】helmet

【2】suitable

【3】novelist

【4】clumsy

【5】evaluate

【6】abolish

【7】beneficial

【8】anxious

【9】appreciation

【10】resign

Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting.But when you’ve joined to the Internet,there are lots and lots of things you can do.You can do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).You can use QQ to chat with your friends,and they will make responses in a few seconds.You can send E-mails to your friends,and they can get them in a few seconds.You can also go shopping by the Internet without going out.

There are many different kinds of computers now.They all can be joined to the Internet.Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home,but there are still many others in schools,offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies,but no one really owns the Internet itself.

There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet.For example,your school may have the Internet.You can use it during lessons or free time.Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet.You are welcome to use it at your spare time.

Thanks to the Internet,the world is becoming smaller and smaller.It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front,getting and sending the information you need.It is also possible for you to discuss some projects or assign the work on the Internet instead of at a meeting.In addition,you can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet.But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English?So what will English be like tomorrow?

【1】What is the passage mainly about?

A. Internet. B. Information.

C. Computers. D. E-mails.

【2】Who is the owner of the Internet?

A. The headmaster. B. The officer.

C. The manager. D. No one.

【3】Which may be the most possible place for people to work in the future?

A. In the office. B. At school.

C. At home. D. In the company.

【1】The e_________ itself is really exciting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one.（火山爆发）

【2】Her a_________ is to become part of the national team for the next Paralympic Games.（雄心，野心）

【3】It a_________ me to be kept waiting so long.（惹恼）

【4】I am still amazed at volcanoes’ beauty as well as their p_________ to cause great damage.（潜在性）

【5】We should give disabled people e_________ to live as rich and full a life as we do.（鼓励）

【6】I was a_________ as a volcanologist working for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory twenty years ago.（任命，委派）

【7】My job is collecting information for a d_________ about Mount Kilauea.（数据库）

【8】Every time I returned after an a_________, I felt stupid because I was behind the others.（缺席）

【9】Red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of meters into the air, which was an a_________ fantastic sight.（绝对地，完全地）

【10】Marty is very outgoing and have learned to a_________ to his disability.（使适应）

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I had a interesting dream last night.I dreamed that I took part in a race.At first,I could not to run very fast and fell behind.So I didn’t lose heart and kept running.All the students on the playground cheer me on,“Come on!”I was so encouraging that I ran faster and fast till I caught up all the other runners.I felt as if flying like a superman.In the end,I got to the finishing line first.I won the race.I felt very proudly of myself.Many of my classmate threw me up into the air.Just at that time I woke up and found me still in bed!