All children in the United States have to receive an education, but not all children go to school. A number of parents  36 not to send their children to school. Such children are known  37  home-schoolers”. Some parents prefer teaching their children at home  38 they do not believe schools teach the correct religious (宗教的)  39 ; others believe they can provide a better educational  40 for their children by doing so.  41 , results show home-schooled children often do better than   42 on national tests in reading and math.
  David teaches his three children at home. He   43 that his children learn very differently from children in school. Learning starts with the children’s  44 and questions. For example, when there is snowfall on a winter day, it may  45 a discussion about climate, snow removal   46 , Alaska, etc. Or a spring evening when the family is out 47 the stars is a good time to ask questions about the sky. If the Brazilian rain forests are on TV, it 48  be a perfect time to talk about how rain forests influence the climate, how deserts are 49  and how the polar ice caps 50 ocean levels.
 Home schooling is often more interesting than  51 schools, but critics (批评家) say home-schoolers might be uncomfortable  52  with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not 53 to teach their children. However, most parents don’t have the time or the  54 to teach their children at home, so schools will continue to be  55  most children get their formal education.

【小题1】
A.considerB.prefer    C.provideD.suggest
【小题2】
A.for    B.toC.as      D.in
【小题3】
A.because  B.forC.thoughD.while
【小题4】
A.activitiesB.usesC.thoughtsD.values
【小题5】
A.experienceB.knowledgeC.behaviorD.way
【小题6】
A.SadlyB.ActuallyC.UnbelievablyD.Happily
【小题7】
A.normalB.ordinaryC.common     D.average
【小题8】
A.believesB.saysC.offers      D.imagines
【小题9】
A.interestsB.discussionC.needsD.hobbies
【小题10】
A.carryB.openC.lead      D.start
【小题11】
A.furnitureB.equipmentC.toolD.maker
【小题12】
A.seeingB.lookingC.watchingD.noticing
【小题13】
A.needB.mustC.oughtD.could
【小题14】
A.appearedB.formedC.inventedD.built
【小题15】
A.affectB.decideC.makeD.determine
【小题16】
A.outsideB.expensiveC.informalD.regular
【小题17】
A.livingB.matchingC.mixingD.connecting
【小题18】
A.fit    B.adaptedC.availableD.good
【小题19】
A.moneyB.desireC.hopeD.demand
【小题20】
A.whyB.howC.whenD.where


Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem 
Michelle O. Donovan
ISBN 9781462058679
Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II.  

 

Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

Encourage Me!
Inspirational Poetry
Gloria Coykendall
ISBN 9781412027854
It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage

 

in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

More Things in Heaven
Bill Bosworth
ISBN 9780595433582
In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents

 

presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.
More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience.

Creation or Evolution  Michael Ebifegha
ISBN 9781450289023
Were humans created, or did they evolve?

 

How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.

Seeking the Edge  
Dr. Joseph L. Rose
ISBN 9781462031795
Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life. ---driving readers to achieve

 

success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.
【小题1】Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?
A.Bill Bosworth. B.Michelle O. Donovan.
C.Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D.Gloria Coykendall.
【小题2】The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.
A.9781462031795 B.9781412027854
C.9780595433582 D.9781462058679
【小题3】What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A.Those who are searching for the meaning of life
B.Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
C.Those who study the art of writing
D.Those who like traveling abroad.
【小题4】Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A.Seeking the Edge. B.Creation or Evolution.
C.Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D.More Things in Heaven.


For 52 years my father got up at 5:30 am every morning, went to work, and returned home at 5:30 pm. I never saw my father stayed home from work ill, nor did I ever see my father lay down to take a nap. He had no hobbies, other than taking care of his family. All he asked from me, his daughter, was to help him while he was repairing something, so we could have some time to talk.
For 22 years, after I left home for college, my father called me at 9:00 am every Sunday. Nine years ago when I bought my first house, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days in the 80-degree Kansas heat, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he asked for was a glass of iced tea. Five years ago, at age 71, my father spent five hours putting together a swing set for my daughter. Four years ago, my father drove all the way from Denver to Topeka, with an eight-foot Colorado Blue Spruce (云杉) in his truck, so that we could have a part of Colorado growing on our land.
On the morning of January 16, 1996, my sister telephoned me; my father was in the hospital with an aneurysm(动脉瘤) in Florida. I got on an airplane immediately, and on the way I realized that I hadn’t communicated with him as much as I’d always wanted to. I vowed(发誓) that when I arrived, I would have a long talk with him. I arrived in Florida at 1 am, only to find that my father, at the age of 76, had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.
1. From the first paragraph we can infer that the author’s father ______.
A. was a good driver      B. was in good health
C. sometimes fell ill         D. had no hobbies
2. The underlined phrase “other than” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “______”.
A. except       B. including      C. without     D. due to
3. According to the last paragraph, we can know that the author’s father was born in ______.
A. 1916          B. 1918             C. 1920        D. 1922
4. The author wrote the article in order to ______.
A. praise her father            B. remember her father
C. show her father loved her   D. let her father be known

Contrary to common belief, social media websites such as Facebook do not weaken personal ties, they strengthen them in unique ways for different age groups, according to a new study.
The rapid spread of Facebook, which has more than 500 million users worldwide, has prompted concerns about its negative effects, but researchers at the University of Texas have reached a different conclusion.
"Our findings suggest that Facebook is not replacing face-to-face interactions between friends, family and colleagues," said S.Craig Watkins, an associate professor of radio, TV and film who headed the research team.
"In fact, we believe there is sufficient evidence that social media afford opportunities for new expressions of friendship, intimacy and community."
The researchers questioned 900 college students and recent graduates about how and with whom they interact on Facebook.
More than 60 percent of Facebook users said posting status updates was among the most popular activities, followed by 60 percent who wrote comments on their profile and 49 percent who posted messages and comments to friends.
The researchers also found that although about the same number of men and women use Facebook, they do so in different ways.
"There is a noteworthy difference in aims in how to use a tool like Facebook.We found that for women the content tends to be more affectionate, and (they) are especially interested in using it for connection," said Watkins.
"For men, it's more functional," he added.
Watkins pointed out that, for example, women are more likely to post pictures of social gatherings with friends, while men are more likely to post pictures of hobbies, or post a political or pop-culture related link.
【小题1】What's the popular viewpoint of ordinary people about the function of social media websites? They think ____.

A.It is positive to personal ties
B.It has negative effects on personal ties
C.It makes no difference to personal ties
D.It has both good and bad effects to personal ties
【小题2】What's the meaning of the underlined word in the second paragraph?
A.resulted from B.hadC.showedD.produced
【小题3】What do Facebook users like to do mostly on Facebook? They like to ____.
A.create new expressions of friendship '
B.wrote comments on their profile
C.update their personal statuses
D.post messages and comments to friends
【小题4】According to the study, ____.
A.Men concentrate more on the functions of Facebook
B.Much more men use Facebook than women
C.Men and women use a tool like Facebook for the same aim
D.Facebook is taking the place of face-to-face interactions between friends

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If you garden for pleasure, you may not be aware of how beneficial this hobby is for your health. While you are preparing your garden to grow fresh plants, you are actually doing an amount of exercise as well. Basic yard care tasks such as cleaning the grass or moving fallen leaves away are also good ways to get physical exercise.  【小题1】. Just think of the mental relaxation you experience when working in the garden.
Various health experts and university studies show that gardening and yard work are more than just enjoyable hobbies.  【小题2】 . This is truly a great thing as you can use your whole body while you are working. Gardening also involves a number of different kinds of exercise, including stretching and weight lighting.
Activities in the yard and garden are also a form of exercise that is appropriate for a variety of people and age groups. Depending on the activity, gardening and yard work are not quite as hard on your body as jogging or running.  【小题3】 Like other forms of exercise, gardening can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol (胆固醇) levels and keep away heart disease. Moreover, it helps burn a lot of calories.
 【小题4】. But you can increase the amount of time you spend gardening to improve your health even more. If you are not an active gardener, think about starting a small garden. This way, you can combine the joys of growing your own food with light exercise.
When gardening, like other forms of exercise, you need to follow a few basic tips to maximize your experience. First, you should warm up a bit. Do some basic stretches so that your muscles are ready.  【小题5】 . This is especially important if you are not already an active gardener.

A.They are also unique forms of exercise that allow you to do something creative and fun.
B.Then if you plan to lift heavy objects, always lift them with your knees, not your back.
C.Additionally, gardening and yard care are beneficial for your mental health, too.
D.In the winter, you may wonder what kinds of activities you can do in the garden.
E.There are a lot of activities that you can do in your yard and garden.
F.This means that even if you are older, you can still enjoy the exercise.
G.If you already garden, good for you!

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