Unit 1 Back to school
Period Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
拓展阅读训练
一、阅读理解
A
Summer holiday is coming. Different summer camps for children of all ages are being offered in 2020 by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Registration for camp sessions (时间段) is available online and also by phone.
Kids University
June 16—August 1,2020. Kids University is a summer day camp for kids entering 2nd through 8th grades and features week-long camp sessions in the arts, writing, science, maths, literature, history, web design, cultural exploration, sports and games, and many other aspects. There are both full-day and half- day sessions. Fees (费用) are from $140 to $160 per week. The phone number is (800) 233-8926. Sessions are Monday through Friday,8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wolf Pack Sports Camps
June—August,2020. Summer Wolf Pack Sports Camps are offered for 9th through 12th grade children. The camps are hosted by Nevada Wolf Pack coaching teachers and players. The sports offered include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Full-day, half-day, and overnight Wolf Pack camps are available. Timetables and fees vary with each camp. Visit Nevada Wolf Pack camps for details, session descriptions, and registration information, or call (775) 784-4050.
Lake Tahoe Music Camp
July 6—12,2020. The 63rd Lake Tahoe Music Camp invites middle school through high school student musicians to take part in a week of music-making, workshops, performances and fun. The camp is led by award-winning UNR teachers and local educators, professional jazz musicians and more. The fee is $550 per camper. Information is available online or by calling (775) 784-4046.
Learn more about other camp information like Girl Scout Camp, etc by calling (800) 233-8928. Because of limited space, registrations are accepted on a first- come, first-served basis.
1. What can be inferred from Wolf Pack Sports Camps
A. It lasts for a month.
B. It offers six kinds of sports.
C. It is fit for kids who have time at night.
D. Its fees are very high.
2. If a kid has many interests, which camp will he probably take part in
A. Kids University.
B. Girl Scout Camp.
C. Wolf Pack Sports Camps.
D. Lake Tahoe Music Camp.
3. What kind of middle and high school students will the music camp invite
A. Those who only like to listen to music.
B. Those who are expert in music.
C. Those whose dream is to become a musician.
D. Those who have never learnt music.
4. If you need the information about Girl Scout Lamp, which telephone number will you call
A. (775) 784-4050. B. (800) 233-8926.
C. (775) 784-4046. D. (800) 233-8928.
B
When I was in first grade, my teacher Mrs. True gave notice one day, “Now that we have studied the various types of poems, we’re having a poetry(诗歌)contest this week. You have two days to come up with your best poem.”
As my classmates wrote about their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, I carefully gave the words to my poem: “I Love Penny.” Penny was my 7-year-old dog and my best friend in the whole world. My poem was good enough to win first prize. In fact, I won a few pencils and the honour of going first in the lunch line. Mrs. True also displayed my poem in the front of the classroom for all to see. I felt very special.
Little did Mrs. True know that her lesson on the poetry contest was a turning point in my life. After winning that contest I thought to myself, “Hey, I am actually good at something.” I started writing all the time. I wrote poems about every member of my family. I wrote short stories about two lovely animals. I even became the editor of my elementary school newspaper. And all the while, Mrs. True was cheering me on.
Today, when I make appearances at elementary schools and read my children’s books to the students, I am always asked, “When did you become a writer ” I always answer quickly, “In first grade... when Mrs. True taught me about poetry, and I won a contest for a poem about my big, fat dog.”
Teachers have such an influence on who we become as adults. They have a voice in our young, eager hearts, and that voice may be the only one that offers encouraging words. I’m so grateful to Mrs. True and to teachers like her who challenge young people to follow their dreams.
1. What can we know about the author’s poem for the contest
A. He wrote about his best friend.
B. He wrote about his family members.
C. He read it in front of the class.
D. He won a few pencils and lunches.
2. What does the underlined word “something” in Para. 3 refer to
A. Studying. B. Winning.
C. Imagining. D. Writing.
3. What resulted in the authors success in his opinion
A. His own hard work.
B. His own intelligence.
C. Mrs. True’s teaching and encouragement.
D. Mrs. True’s praise before the contest.
4. What can we infer about teachers according to the author
A. They are supposed to teach poems often.
B. They can change a student’s life.
C. They offer encouraging words frequently.
D. They must inspire students to be writers.
二、七选五
How to Adjust to a New School
A school is a child’s base, where he or she learns to succeed. 1 When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.
Get to Know the School.
Before you start school, go with your parents to visit the school. 2
Prepare for the First Day.
3 Being well rested will help remove (去除)any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 11 years old.
Leave early for school. Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. 4 Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.
Make Friends.
Take part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or the chess competition. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. 5 You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.
A. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.
B. Start off your first day of school with a good night’s sleep.
C. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.
D. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.
E. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings.
F. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activities.
G. Go shopping for your supplies and make sure you have them all ready to take to school.
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