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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND — Student engagement (参与) is a goal in schools everywhere. A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students — by ringing rhythm and fun to　 mathematics. The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.

Making math fun

The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott. Most of the performers are his students. “I use rap because it is something that appeals to the students, and also because music aids memory,” Scott explains.

Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including

Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including YouTube favorites Triangle Experts and Quadratic Formulatic, which have been viewed tens of thousands of times. “It is fun and the whole process is something that students appreciate,” Scott says.

Empowering students

Blair High School principal Renay Johnson is a big supporter. She even appears in Scott’s latest video, Undefined Expressions.

“Mr. Scott is very motivating and engaging for students,” Johnson notes. “He enjoys what he does. As you know he engages students and mathematics through music. But he is also our wrestling coach. He also sponsors National Honor Society. And he is also a director of after school sports academy. I am lucky to have him here as a teacher.”

Scott was recognized as an outstanding educator last year by the Montgomery County Council. He was also honored as 2011 teacher of the year by an African-American civil rights organization.

Jake Scott says he wants mathematics to be something that students look forward to learning. And he says the results will help them on a path to college and a career.

1.Why does Scott use rap to make math cool?

A. It is closely connected with math.

B. It is a kind of music with good beats.

C. It is a kind of music with good rhythm.

D. It is popular with the students and helps memory

2.Who is Scott’s teaching approach especially for?

A. Students who are poor in math.

B. Students who are fond of music and math

C. Students speaking English as a second language.

D. Students who major in science and technology.

3.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. Johnson doesn’t approve of Scott’s work.

B. Scott’s work is recognized by the public .

C. Watching videos is a daily routine in math classes.

D. Scott makes students sing and dance in math class.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. A teacher uses music to make math fun and cool.

B. It introduces a new teaching method to readers.

C. Mr. Scott is a successful math teacher.

D. Student engagement is a goal in teaching.

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University of Maryland student Ben Simon and his friends couldn’t stand to see good food thrown out on their campus. “We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day.　 And we met with the dining services and asked them whether it would be okay if instead of throwing out the food we could donate it. And they were on board.” he said.

So 18 months ago, the students began what they call the Food Recovery Network. Each night, volunteers would show up at a campus dining hall to pick up leftovers and deliver them to area shelters and food banks. So far, they have donated more than 23,000 kilos of food that would otherwise have been thrown out.

Nationwide, $165 billion worth of food is wasted each year, according to the National Resources Defense Council. Spokesman Bob Keefe says that is about 40% of the country’s entire food production. “If we can reduce our waste in this country by 15%, we can feed 25 million hungry Americans. That is a huge benefit. That is what programs like this Food Recovery Network are doing. ” he said.

Christian Life Center is one of the beneficiaries of the students’ efforts. Ben Slye, the senior pastor（牧师）, said, “It has been just amazing to see these students take their own time, their own vehicles and own gas money and be able to make an effort like this. Each week we are able with this food probably to feed over hundred people.”

The University of Maryland’s Food Recovery Network now has 200 volunteers and the program has expanded to 18 schools across the country. “I want to grow 18 chapters to a thousand chapters within five years. And once we get to the Food Recovery Nation being at every college campus in America, we want to expand to restaurants and farms.” Said Simon.

The volunteers are committed to making that happen.

1.The dining services in University of Maryland _______.

A. wasted large amounts of fresh food on the campus

B. directly donated the leftovers to the poor

C. delivered the leftovers to area shelters and food banks

D. enjoyed the talk with the students and gave support

2.Volunteers from the Food Recovery of Maryland _______.

A. started to set up the organization two years ago

B. just donated their own leftovers to avoid waste

C. collected the leftovers and then delivered them

D. managed to solve the hunger issues in America

3.Ben Slye’s attitude toward the volunteers’ effort was that of _______.

A. unconcern　　　　 B. appreciation

C. doubt　　　　　　　 D. opposition

4.We can learn from the text that _______.

A. Simon aims to expand the program to restaurants and farms

B. altogether 25 million Americans suffer from hunger nowadays

C. every college has started the Food Recovery Network

D. over 40% of the country’s entire food is wasted each year

5.What can be the best title of the article?

A. Battles Against the Problem of Hunger

B. College Students Rescue Leftover Food

C. How to Pick up Leftovers on College Campus

D. Waste Problems in University of Maryland

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Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other gold.

This song expresses a nice rule: increasing friends. Sometimes things actually work out that way. I’ve met adults who’ve said, “We’ve been friends since kindergarten!” A friend who has known you forever is a treasure. But friendships don’t always last — especially for children.

When I was growing up, my family moved about every three years. The advantage of this was that I got to see different parts of the world, and it made my family very close. I also learned to be pretty good at making new friends, and, to keep in touch with old friends, I became a great letter writer. But I always admired those kids who stayed in one place and kept their friends for a long time. I didn’t learn that children’s friendships can disappear even when no one moves until I was much older, with children of my own.

Sometimes friendships end in quarrels and hurt feelings. But perhaps the most painful end to a friendship is the one-sided rejection — one friend turns away, or chooses someone else as a close friend, and the other child is left feeling sad and wondering why this thing happened. The end of a friendship is often sad, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Often the end of one friendship makes more room for other friendships to grow.

1.What does the children’s song really mean?

A. Friendships don’t last forever.

B. New friends are more important.

C. Only old friends are important.

D. Old friends are as important as new ones.

2.When his family moved often, the author couldn’t 　　　　　　　　 .

A. make friends easily

B. become a good letter writer

C. stay with his friends for a long time

D. see many different places

3.What is the most painful end to a friendship?

A. Friends quarrel with each other.

B. Friends each have grown up.

C. Friends stand apart.

D. One friend ends friendship himself.

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Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.

Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind (her goal) which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?

Winners in life set foals and follow through on them. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set---and they aren’t difficult to reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.

Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way, you are able to make yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.

1..

The article is written to throw light on ______.

A. the importance of setting goals               B. the way of setting goals

C. the winners of competitions                   D. the goals in life

2..

The example of two drivers is adopted in order to ______.

A. compare the difference of goals                       B. explain the traffic rules

C. help readers understand the importance of goals           D. tell the function of a map

3..

The main idea of the fourth paragraph is that ______.

A. it’s better to write a goal down          B. written goals can’t be forgotten easily

C. try to make yourself aware of your goals    D. written goals can be reviewed regularly

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Why is setting goals important? 1.Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.

Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.2.It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of in this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind which can be found in a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal, or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drivers aimlessly around. Never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?

3.They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set, and they aren’t difficult to reach.4.You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.

5.Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.

A. Winners in life set goals and follow through

B..It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are

C. By setting goals you are taking control of your life

D. Because everybody should have a goal in his mind

E. It’s difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map

F. Because goals can help you do, be and experience everything you want in life

G. Research tells us that when we write a goal down, we are more likely to achieve it

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Why is setting goals so 1.__________ (importance)? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything 2._________you want in life. Instead 3.__________just letting life happen to you, goals allow 4.__________to make your life happen. 5.__________（success）and happy people have sets lots of goals to help them reach their aims. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It’s like 6._______ (have) a map to show you 7.__________you want to go.

Winners in life set goals and follow through with them. Winners decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and 8.__________ （set）goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set, and 9.__________aren’t difficult to reach. It is up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are 10.__________one who must decide what to do and in what direction to aim your life.

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Friends and Buddies

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers. The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85

Club Saturday Swim

This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260

Sibshops (Ages 10-13)

Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65

Banana Splits

Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65

1. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to _____.

A. Friends and Buddies              B. Club Saturday Swim

C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13)            D. Banana Splits

2.Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held _____.

A. 2 Fridays per month              B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon

C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday           D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday

3. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can _____.

A. meet with other peers                B. solve your mental problem

C. improve sibling relationships        D. think of healthy coping skills

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?

A. They are all in the same place.      B. They are all free of charge.

C. They all hold activities each week.  D. They are all intended for children.

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Guangzhou Asian Games has reached our common goal—＿＿＿ Asian game that is more beautiful and harmonious(和谐的).

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Teamwork is the ability to work together with other members toward a common goal. 1. Many factors influence the working of a team. If a team can’t get the desired results, try the following ways that would help improve teamwork.

Planning goals ahead: 2. When a goal is planned, all team members should be clear about their goal they have to achieve and then they should find a way that would lead them to achieve their goal.

Electing a team leader: A team is led by the team leader. 3. It is the leader’s duty to work out the conflicts(冲突) caused by different characters and attitudes.

Maintaining(维持) good relationships between team members: Teamwork needs cooperation. 4. So it will also be great if the team members can communicate outside the workplace to know each other more. This will help increase a sense of togetherness at work, thus improving teamwork.

Avoiding competition: Competition is important for a person’s growth. 5. One should understand that each person has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Rather than compete with each other in the team, one should learn from others and improve his or her own performance.

A. It will be good for their cooperation if the members know each other well.

B. But there are many difficulties in teamwork.

C. The ability can help common people achieve uncommon goals.

D. His or her duty is to encourage and lead the team members to achieve their goal.

E. The goals should be easy enough to achieve.

F. However, unhealthy competition among group members can hurt team spirit.

G. It is the duty of all the members to work together to plan the goal.

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The organization, _____ goal is mainly to improve women’s position in the workplace, was founded in 1996.

A．whose            B．of which           C．what             D．of what

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