This year, about 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about 10 months in US homes. At the same time about 1,300 American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and learn the rest of the world.
Here is a 2-way student exchange in action. Fred, 19, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived. But after 2 months of studying, the language became easy for him. School was completely different from what he had expected and it was much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took 14 subjects instead of 6 that were usually taken in the US.
Family life, too, was different. They have to listen to their fathers. All the activities were done with the family rather than individually. Fred found the food to be too simple at first. He also missed having a car.
“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out to have a good time. In Germany, you walk but you soon learn to like it. ”
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his own ideas. “I suppose I should criticize American schools. ” he says, “It is far too easy for our level but I have to say that I like it a lot in Germany, we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many other activities. I think that maybe American schools are better in training their citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.
__1____ between American school life and German school life
Items | ___2_____ | German students |
Class rules | You don’t have to stand up. | You have to rise to show ___3_ to their teachers |
____4 | You do their own things individually. | You have to listen to their____5_. |
School | It is very easy . | It is much _____6. |
Going out | You pick up some friends in ____7_ . | You ____8_ but soon learn to like it. |
School activities | We take part in ____9__other activities. | We do nothing but _10____ . |
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This year, about 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about 10 months in US homes. At the same time about 1,300 American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and learn the rest of the world.
Here is a 2-way student exchange in action. Fred, 19, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived. But after 2 months of studying, the language became easy for him. School was completely different from what he had expected and it was much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took 14 subjects instead of 6 that were usually taken in the US.
Family life, too, was different. They have to listen to their fathers. All the activities were done with the family rather than individually. Fred found the food to be too simple at first. He also missed having a car.
“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out to have a good time. In Germany, you walk but you soon learn to like it. ”
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his own ideas. “I suppose I should criticize American schools. ” he says, “It is far too easy for our level but I have to say that I like it a lot in Germany, we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many other activities. I think that maybe American schools are better in training their citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.
__1____ between American school life and German school life
Items | ___2_____ | German students |
Class rules | You don’t have to stand up. | You have to rise to show ___3_ to their teachers |
____4 | You do their own things individually. | You have to listen to their____5_. |
School | It is very easy . | It is much _____6. |
Going out | You pick up some friends in ____7_ . | You ____8_ but soon learn to like it. |
School activities | We take part in ____9__other activities. | We do nothing but _10____ . |
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This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes through an exchange program. They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family . In turn, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, knew little German when he arrived, but after two month's study, the language began to come to him . School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States.
"Back home ,you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time ,In Germany ,you walk ,but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time ,in America ,Mike ,a friendly German boy ,was also forming his idea ."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .But I have to say that I like it very much .In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens .There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
1.The whole exchange program is mainly to _________
A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America
B.send students in America to travel in Germany
C.let students learn something about other countries
D.have teenagers learn new languages
2.What did Fred and Mike agree on?
A.America has better traffic.
B.German schools were harder than American schools.
C.Americans and Germans were both friendly
D.There were more cars on the streets in America.
3.What is particular in American schools ?
A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.
B.There are a lot of after-school activities.
C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all.
D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car
4.What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?
A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.
B.German schools trained students to be better citizens
C.American schools were not as good as German schools.
D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.
5.The underlined word “criticize” in the last paragraph can be replaced by"_________"
A.praise B.regret C.ignore D.accuse
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The natural beauty of Jiuzhaigou ________ millions of tourists from all over the world every year.
A.catches B.attracts C.reminds D.seizes
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This article is for all of the teenagers out there. Even though ____ you are years from being fully grown, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are ____ in many ways: many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would ____ many adults. But you probably cannot process caffeine (咖啡因) as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.
I understand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonight’s sleep and tomorrow’s school performance, ____ nutrient absorption and even cause real trouble when mixed with alcohol. The following four aspects may well ____ the theme of this article.
The power of caffeine
Caffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes ____ symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attention when removed from coffee-addicts’ diets.
How much is healthy?
Caffeine is by no means a nutrient; you do not need it to be healthy. ____, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium (钙). Caffeine probably causes the body to release water. And the more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say that adolescents should consume ____ amounts of caffeine a day (≤100 mg).
Caffeine’s ____
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are ____ to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleep problems can be mainly attributed to (归因于) caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after ____, thus causing teens’ worse performance the next day. It is widely assumed that adequate sleep ____ proper growth and brain development. During childhood and adolescence, the brain goes through a period called synaptic pruning (突触修剪) when unnecessary connections are promoted.
Caffeine labelling
Caffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a ____. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the amount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup and beauty products that ____ to reduce swelling (肿块).
Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks every time you feel sluggish (无精打采的), you are creating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is advisable to come up with other ____ ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.
1.A. potentially B. necessarily C. developmentally D. materially
2.A. mature B. experienced C. productive D. disciplined
3.A. delight B. frustrate C. liberate D. exclude
4.A. promote B. assist C. intensify D. discourage
5.A. call for B. account for C. turn to D. appeal to
6.A. withdrawal B. addiction C. nutrition D. infection
7.A. Therefore B. Instead C. Moreover D. Otherwise
8.A. initial B. sufficient C. moderate D. stable
9.A. reputations B. confirmations C. implications D. disadvantages
10.A. subjected B. alerted C. reduced D. opposed
11.A. stimulation B. concentration C. excitement D. consumption
12.A. results from B. contributes to C. benefits from D. attends to
13.A. therapy B. material C. nutrient D. substitute
14.A. fail B. appear C. promise D. happen
15.A. instructive B. comprehensive C. extensive D. alternative
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It was a time ________ volunteers from all over the world visited this nursing home regularly.
A.which B.what C.where D.when
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All over the world the mobile phone has leaped from being an impossible luxury in the early 1980s to most people would now call a necessity.
A. which B. that C. what D. when
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Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. “I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my safety!” said Jason.
“You will have to follow some rules,” said his grandmother. “You can only ride in the park — never on the streets. You have to promise to wear a helmet (头盔). If you hurt yourself too much, I have the right to take your skateboard away. Is it a deal?”
“You bet!” Jason was so excited that he jumped off the sofa. A week later he had a board and a helmet.
On Saturday, his grandmother dropped him off near the park. He was happy to have a grandmother who let him try new things.
Kids in the park were moving quickly up and down the ramps (坡道). They flew into the air and landed as easily as birds. When he watched the X games, Jason felt like he was doing the tricks himself. But watching these kids up close, he knew that none of it was going to be easy. He felt a little bit scared.
Very slowly he carried his board to the ramp. Taking a deep breath, he put his right foot on the board. He kicked off with his left foot. For a few seconds he glided (滑行) along, just waiting to fall. Then he came to a stop. Kicking off again, he waited for the worst to happen. Again, he stayed up. The third time he kicked, lost his balance, and fell hard on his left knee.
It hurt, but it was no big deal! Why had he been so scared? Now he felt calm because things had gone wrong, and he was fine!
Next time he kicked off harder and went fast and farther. “Excellent!” said a girl as she passed him. “Extreme!” laughed Jason to himself. “Not quite.”
1.Jason’s grandmother agreed to let him try skateboarding unless _____.
A. he finished his homework
B. he liked the sport
C. he observed some rules
D. he won a bet
2.Jason jumped off the sofa because _____.
A. he was allowed to go skateboarding
B. he was angry at his grandmother
C. he was going to play outside
D. he was given a board and a helmet
3.After watching the kids skateboarding in the park, Jason felt skateboarding was _____.
A. easy B. difficult
C. boring D. exciting
4.The girl praised Jason for his _____.
A. skill B. honesty
C. courage D. kindness
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The exhibition is very popular, and has ____thousands of visitors from all over the world.
A encouraged B invited C disappointed D attracted
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First _______ in 1926, the opera Turandot still attracts audience from all over the world.
A.perform B.performing
C.to perform D.performed
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It seems school children all over the world complain about their school food. Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve. So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school?
Japan High schools have canteens, which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles (泡菜) and vegetables.
Students take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition value. Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food. The class with the fewest leftovers (剩饭 ) at the end of the month receives a prize.
The United States A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the daily dietary allowances (定量 ) of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium (钙) and calories.
Australia Meat pies, sausage rolls and hot dogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops. But as the nation pays more attention to children's health, healthier foods have started to find their way onto school menus.
Many schools have used a traffic light system. The sale of red-labeled foods, including pastries, chocolate and soft drinks, is served only twice a week. Healthier green-labeled foods such as sushi (寿司),sandwiches, corn and watermelon, however, are available every day.
In some schools, students have a choice of up to 89 foods to choose from, including popcorn and rice.
South Africa Most of South Africa's schools do not serve meals at all. Classes end at l:30 p.m. and students get their own lunches. Many students bring food from home, usually sandwiches.
Fast food and fried food sell the best among students, which has led to a rise in obesity among children. But as more people began to realize the fact that being too fat may cause different diseases, some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition. Now students at these schools are provided with lunches of porridge with vegetables, such as cabbages, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes.
1.What does the underlined word "obesity" in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Violence. B. Sadness.
C. Famine. D. Overweight.
2.We can infer from the passage that _.
A. a typical menu from a US school consists of enough nutrition
B. most students in South Africa eat their lunch at home
C. many schools in Australia have traffic lights outside their school
D. you can have whatever you like in school canteens in Japan
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Schools should try to satisfy the needs of students.
B. Schools serve different foods from country to country.
C. Food served in America is the best of all.
D. School children all over the world dislike their school food.
4.The article is meant for .
A. school lunch suppliers B. schoolmasters
C. students of your age D. nutritionists
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