A. fit B. meet C. face D. reach

—________．They are really interesting．

A. Neither

B. Both

C. None

D. All

A. am B. is C. are D. be

Read dual-language books

Dual-language books (or ‘parallel texts’) are the same story written in two languages. They have your native language on one page and your target language on the other, so you can quickly check what a word means.

Read new children’s books

Learning a language is the perfect excuse to dive back into the magical land of fairy tales and unicorns or the exciting world of spies and secret agents. Children’s books use simpler language and are fun to read. Look for books with pictures, as they help you to follow the story.

Read your favourite childhood book in English

Do you have a beloved childhood book in your own language? Find a copy of it in English! You know lots about the fictional world, the characters and the story already, so it is much easier to understand what is happening.

Read comic books

Sometimes when we are reading in a foreign language, longer stories can seem impossible to finish because it feels like there are too many new words. Comic books have fewer words per page, and lots of pictures so that you don’t get lost.

Make notes!

If you are using a book to learn English buy a cheap copy you can write in. Don’t be afraid to write translations and thoughts in the margins (頁(yè)邊空白), as your notes can help you to remember. Starting to read in foreign language does not need to be scary. With the advice above, you will be reading in English in no time at all! Remember that you can use these tips for films and television too. Try watching children’s television shows in English or turning on English subtitles (字幕) when watching film online.

【1】Are books an amazing tool for learning languages?

_____________________________________________________

【2】What are Dual-language books?

______________________________________________________

【3】Why does the writer suggest us to read Children’s books?

______________________________________________________

【4】Which kind of books is much easier to understand what is happening?

_____________________________________________________

【5】What’s the passage mainly about?

_____________________________________________________

【題目】

Mobile phones have changed the way we communicate, but people disagree on whether the devices are useful tools for education.

Students can be easily distracted by their phones during class. Are they listening to the teacher or texting their friends? Are they taking a picture of a quiz to cheat?

School officials, teachers and parents are all trying to find out the best way to supervise students’ use of mobile or cellphones.

In the Canadian province of Ontario, officials are restricting (限制) phone use during teaching time. However, there are exceptions for classroom activities, health and other emergencies.

France passed a law in 2018 banning (禁止) the use of cellphones in schools for students up to age 15, the age when they go to high school.

Last July, a new law was signed in California. It says state public and charter schools can ban students from using smart phones in class and at school. It does not, however, say schools are required to completely ban the devices. There are exceptions, which include emergencies or problems related to health.

So, the officials turned to technology for answers. San Mateo High School now locks up cell phones during the day in a special container. Each student must put his phone away in small bag with a kind of lock. At the end of the day, students unlock the bag with a device.

Other schools are choosing simpler answers to the problem—they ban cellphones in classrooms. “They wanted to provide a clean break for students and not have the frenetic energy that can happen if kids start texting each other or social-media posts start going,” Behm said.

Education Week found that more than 30 schools, and in some cases school districts, have put in place some kind of restrictions during the current or last school year. Districts across the country also have their own ways of phone restrictions both formal or informal.

Toth said students have grown up with cellphones, and “it is our responsibility to teach them correct use for tools within the classroom.” He added that schools are teaching about cellphones and how to use them with social media and the Internet.

“It is part of changing education for kids,” he said, “as long as we teach them to use them responsibly.”

The technology is here, Toth said, schools should use it to help students, and not fear it.

【1】From the passage we can know _________.

A.the students in Ontario aren’t allowed to use mobile phones

B.a high school student can use cellphones in schools in France now

C.bringing smart phones to school breaks the new law in California

D.most people think mobile phones are useful for school education

【2】The writer probably agrees ________.

A.students should be banned from using smart phones at any time

B.teachers shouldn’t return students’ cellphones during class break

C.each school finds its own way of cellphone restriction

D.teachers should face the cellphone problem and teach its correct use to them

【3】The underlined word “frenetic” probably means ________ in Paragraph 8.

A.wildB.worriedC.peacefulD.anxious

【4】Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?

A.Should Schools Ban Mobile Phones?B.Do We Need to Change Our Ideas?

C.Best Way to Supervise Students.D.Mobile Phones Belong to Technology.

【1】What does Joshua collect?

A.Coloured paper.B.Books and magazines.

C.Pieces of cloth.D.Stamps and postcards.

【2】Why does Ray like badminton?

A.Because it is low-cost.

B.Because it is relaxing and creative.

C.Because he can know a lot about foreign countries.

D.Because he can make interesting pictures out of them.

【3】What’s May’s hobby?

A.Collecting stamps.B.Playing badminton.

C.Drawing creatively.D.Travelling around the world.

A. cry B. cried C. crying D. to cry

A. less; much B. more; less C. less; less D. more; more

A. Yes, I am B. Yes, it isn’t C. Yes, I’m not D. Yes, it is

He rode on and stopped at Pecks clothing store. The coat he ________ to buy his mother for her birthday was still on sale. Dave knew she would never buy it for herself. She worked hard just to make ends meet. But the prize money would be enough for him to buy that coat and surprise her.

Dave looked at his old bike. Two years ago, he found some old bicycles at the junkyard and used the parts to make one bike. He called it his recycled bike. “I’ll never ________ the race on this old bike,” Dave sighed (嘆息).

As Dave passed the junkyard, he noticed a newer-looking bike tire. He started going through the huge junk pile. Finally, he found what he was looking for. “These two tires and the handgrips are just ________ for my bike.”

Arriving home, Dave put the used tires and the handgrips on his recycled bike, and oiled the chain. He stood back and admired the ________ he had made. “I might win that race after all,” he said to himself.

The next morning, when Dave and his mom got to the park, about thirty kids had already ________. Dave headed for the start line while mom found a seat at the finish line.

Bang! The riders rushed off. Dave concentrated on Adam, who was in the lead. He ________ to pass one rider after another and was approaching Adam. Leaning forward, Dave pedaled (蹬踏) harder and faster. ________ he sped by Adam and crossed the finish line.

As the announcer awarded Dave the medal and the check for fifty dollars, he asked, “What are you going to do with the prize money, Dave?”

“It’s a ________.” Dave said and waved to his mom.

【1】A.agreedB.orderedC.advisedD.planned

【2】A.enterB.loseC.missD.win

【3】A.rightB.helpfulC.simpleD.strange

【4】A.decisionsB.changesC.preparationsD.discoveries

【5】A.startedB.separatedC.gatheredD.followed

【6】A.preparedB.arrangedC.offeredD.managed

【7】A.SuddenlyB.FinallyC.RecentlyD.Usually

【8】A.praiseB.promiseC.surpriseD.choice