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There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime (消遣), it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports. The above are the main reasons from this problem, and therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active, as well as steering them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits. B “S.H.E is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party, is that true?” cried out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard S.H.E. fan. After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spread the news. For fans like her, S.H.E.’s performance is perhaps the only part of the old fashioned evening to get excited about. The Taiwanese band is made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella. Their name comes from the first letter of each of the singers’ English names. Last week S.H.E. announced they would perform in Las Vegas, the US. over Christmas and then in Guangzhou on January 15. At their Shanghai show on October 30, hundreds of parents waited outside the Hongkou Stadium. Inside, thousands of teenagers sang, cried and shouted as the band performed. “I love their music, healthy image and everything related to them. Thank God that, although my parents don’t understand why I love them so much, they still bought me a ticket for that show,” said Peng about the Shanghai performance. It is not just on the mainland that the three girls have made audiences much excited. In the past year the band has passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Singapore and Malaysia. When the three high school girls entered a singing contest in Taiwan in 2000, none of them ever dreamed of being a superstar. “We had never met before, and we didn’t talk at all at the beginning,” recalled Ella. When asked about the secret of their success, she said, “Our average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep us close to our fans. We are happy to be the girls next door, your singing sisters.” “It’s really a magical journey, from day-dreaming high school girls to singers performing on the same stage as our idols (偶像). Nothing but magical,” she said. 55. Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited? A. S.H.E. band will get the old fashioned evening exciting. B. S.H.E. will perform in Las Vegas over Christmas. C. Her parents bought her a ticket for S.H.E.’s Shanghai show. D. S.H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party. 56. What do you know about Peng Weiye? A. She stayed outside the Hongkou Stadium to listen to S.H.E.’s performance. B. She will watch the performance in Guangzhou on January 15. C. She pays close attention to everything about S.H.E. D. She was grateful that her parents understood and supported her. 57. Which is TRUE about S.H.E.? A. The secret to their success is their pretty faces and lovely clothes. B. They were close friends when they entered a singing contest. C. They caused a storm of excitement in Southeast Asia. D. They have well prepared to perform with their idols. 58. Which do you think is NOT the reason for S.H.E’s popularity among their fans? A. Their music and their healthy image. B. They can make audience much excited. C. Their success meets their fans’ daydream of becoming others’ idols. D. Their average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep them close to their fans. C A science teacher from Prineville, Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest, is the new National Teacher of the Year. Michael Geisen, 35 years old, was a forester. But he decided he would work with growing minds rather than with growing trees. Seven years ago, he got a master’s degree in teaching and a job at Crook County Middle School, where there are high rates of poverty (贫困). He brought new energy to the science department. He also created school projects to get parents involved (卷入) in their children’s work. One girl who was recently in his class said he could probably make it interesting to watch grass grow. During lunch, his students come to his room to talk, get help, visit his turtle and sometimes join him in playing the guitar. He writes songs and develops games about science. He says one of his goals as a teacher is to create people who will continue to learn throughout their lives. He says he tries to be creative with each activity. He does not like to use textbooks much. When students know that the work is local and useful to their lives, he says, they start to get interested. On June the first, Michael Geisen will begin a year as a spokesman for education. The father of two young children will travel the country and the world. The National Teacher of the Year program, a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers, began in 1952. The winner is chosen from among state teachers of the year. Last week the American government honored this year’s top teachers at the White House, where the President made it clear that in Michael Geisen’s first two years as head of the science department, scores on a state science test rose sharply at his school, which are still rising. 59. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A. Crook County plants trees everywhere. B. Crook County is a rich county. C. Michael Geisen works hard in order to get a master’s degree. D. Michael Geisen would rather be a teacher than a forester. 60. From the fourth paragraph, what can we infer about Michael Geisen? A. He enjoys songs with his students during lunch. B. He plays games with his students during lunch. C. He has lunch with all his students. D. His work will benefit his students’ future life. 61. Why do the students become interested in Michael Geisen’s class? A. Because it is very easy for them to learn the work well. B. Because the work has something to do with their lives. C. Because the teacher doesn’t give them textbooks. D. Because the teacher is very friendly to them. 62. According to the American government, Michael Geisen __________ . A. has made a good contribution (贡献) to the science teaching. B. will be head of the science department for two years. C. works hard at his teaching job. D. has owned much useful knowledge. D The first time the meaning of the last day of school hits me is when I’ve just finished the third grade. There’s a wordless sound that sings in my head and makes me giddy (晕眩的). I can see the summer extending before me. I’m riding my bicycle, my Huffy two-speed with the beautiful paint and seat, around and around the block. First I’m riding with a group of friends, and we are all shouting loudly “No more homework; No more books; No more teachers!” and feeling like rebels (反叛者). (责任编辑：admin) |