Dear Parents,
As we start the second half of the spring term, I thought it important to update you on some key developments.
Post-16 Collaboration(合作)
We have entered into an exciting new collaboration with Bassaleg Comprehension School, Duffryn High School, St Joseph’s High School, and Coleg Gwent—The Newport West Post-16 partnership. We will be working together to deliver nearly 40 different courses at other schools and likewise, students from other schools will study some subjects here. Information about the courses available to students can be found on the partnership website www. Newftartwest. corn. uk.
Uniform
I would take this opportunity to remind all parents that students are not permitted to wear non-school uniform cardigans (开襟羊毛衫) in Newport High School. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure your son or daughter wears the correct uniform to school. This includes completely black shoes. Over the next half term we will be working with students to develop a cardigan with the school logo which will provide an alternative to the current school jacket.
School Catering.
We are currently seeking a new company to provide school meals. Our new catering provider will be in place at the start of the summer term and will be working with students, parents and staff to provide improvements to our current provision. I look forward to keeping you updated on this development.
Some key dates for you to be aware of over the next half term are:

After our early morning wake-up, we are still a couple of

hours away from the overlooks.It is pitch black.I can feel the

heavy humid fog left behind my last night's rain. This is why

the tour memo listed "flashlight". Unfortunately; the majority

of our hiking party of nine must have missed the memo, so we

have only four flashlights between us.

    An hoar later,we are on the trail. It is dark, foggy, wet and the rocks are alippery.We alternate places between the flashlights "haves" and "have-nots". As we march, the only voices heard are from the "haves": "Step up, step down, watch out for the rock on your left."

    We reach Intipunku with only 15 minutes to spare. The view at sunrise is not what we were told in the travel brochures. Three feet in front of our faces is a white substance called "fog".

    As we walk towards the Machu Picchu ruins, my anticipation is mounting. When will the fog lift? Slowly, as if someone is cranking up a curtain, Huayna Picchu begins to appear,overlooking Machu Picchu. First there are fleeting glimpses, and then finally, there is, in its full splendor.

    When I envisioned going to Machu Picchu, I always thought of mysterious ruins and the famous postcard picture looking toward Huayna Picchu. But there is more to this man-made / natural wonder of the World. It is the adventure of getting there. I knew I wanted to experience the feel of the Inca culture and the energy of this sacred valley, I also knew I didn't want to take the train, but needed to hike. Depending on your starting point,the Inca Trail is 25 to 33miles of semi-arid desert, breathless mountain passes and stunning tropical cloud forest. Our hike took us four nights and 25 miles to finish.

    Our local guide MaurO keeps telling us "no worries, the hike is 90 percent mental and only 10 percent physical. "I am not convinced that the physical percentage is correct, but I definitely become more and more excited as we are now getting closer to Machu Picchu.By getting myself into good shape, running 20 miles and hiking a 500-foot-high hill five to seven times per week before I left for Peru, I was able to enjoy the beauty of the hike and not worry much about aching muscles and lungs.

1. About flashlights, which of the following statements is true?

    A. The local guide had asked them to take flashlights for the hike.

    B. They had taken enough flashlights for the hike.

    C. Before they got to Intipunku, they depended a lot on their flashlights.

    D. They used flashlights all the time.

2. Put the following events into the right order.

     a. They reached Intipunku,

     b. They read the travel brochures.

     c. They walked on the trail in the dark.

     d. They advanced to get closer to Maehu Picchu.

     e. They enjoyed the splendor of Huayna Picchu.

     A. ebade        B. bacde         C. abced         D. bcaed

3. What does the underlined word "anticipation" in Paragraph Four mean?

     A. expectation   B. excitement      C. disappointment  D. enthusiasm

4. What can NOT be inferred from the text?

     A. The writer made good preparation for the tour.

     B. The Inca Trail took them four nights.

     C. Machu Picchu is in the country of Peru.

     D. They reached Intipunku ahead of time.

5. According to the writer, what attracted him most in the tour?

     A. Mysterious ruins.               B. The famous post-card picture.

     C. The hiking.                     D. The Inca culture.

–When will you come home for dinner? I will prepare it for you.

--Don’t ______it. I’ll eat out with my friends.

A. care about         B. bother about       C. worry about      D. talk about

Each year , millions of people go abroad to work ,study ,or travel .It’s a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world !You’re probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host country everything from attitudes and beliefs to social customs and popular foods. But constantly having to deal with new situations can be frustrating (挫折), even stressful.
Homesickness, stress, fear , and confusion are all symptoms of “culture shock”. At first ,you may feel like getting on the plane and heading home .It’s OK to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face .
Don’t expect to be perfect , You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock ,especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip .No matter how much information you read ,or how well you speak the host language ,it is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier.
Have an open mind .While it’s certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings ,try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon .Don’t think of the host as better or worse , just different –you’ll be more willing to try new things .
Participate .This is obvious ,but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isn’t good enough .You really need to try things for yourself . Don’t worry about making a mistake; people in your host country will generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have question .Your study abroad experience is a unique and special time in your life, one that you’ll never forget. If you follow our suggestions ,you’ll be able to handle it well ,and have a wonderful time. Good luck!
【小题1】What is culture shock ?

Ⅴ.补全对话（每小题1分，共5分）

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（E涂AB，F涂AC，G涂AD）

W: Good morning. Is that 8089932?

M:    56    

W: This is Maria Smith calling from the Packaging Company.    57    

M: Speaking.

W: We’ve got your job application and I’m calling to arrange an interview with you.

M:    58   When will it be?

W:    59   Would that be all right?

M:     60   

W: So we look forward to seeing you then. Bye-bye.

M: Bye. Thanks for calling.

A. That’s good.

B. How about Monday morning at 10:00?

C. It suits me fine.

D. Could I speak to Mr Richard Baylor?

E. Yes?

F. Who are you?

G. It doesn’t matter.