The school is using popular apps and software for online learning. Video conferencing and office automation are used to help teachers keep track of students’ conditions and communicate with their workmates across the world. Teaching online also offers a new experience to the teachers to update their teaching methods and to step out of their comfort zones.

Staying in Phuket, Thailand, science teacher Riley Laird records videos on a 10-year-old green sea turtle named Marlin and the local turtle sanctuary as part of the online classes on ecosystems for Grade 7 students. “I want to connect our learning with the reality. The sanctuary sends us updates on the turtles’ health and progress. They say that Marlin is likely to be released into the sea in mid-June,” says Laird.

Rebecca Wallace is a Grade 4 teacher at the school, staying in her mother’s home in New York. From 8 p.m. to midnight every day, she starts teaching mathematics and arts to her students living in different time zones. Though teaching nearly around the clock, Wallace says that she is getting to know the students better in terms of their homes, family and even pets.

Greg Smith, head of SIS, names the online teaching period a “new normal” at the school. “Students are now more skillful at using technology than before. They see that communication is the most powerful part of being an effective learner and can use the tools to shrink distance and time. The “new normal” will offer more choices for connection to the world and more focus on creating real solutions,” he says.

According to the school, 68% of its students are staying in Shenzhen while 27% of them are staying abroad for the epidemic.

【1】Riley Laird records videos on Marlin to ________ .

A.connect learning with the realityB.rescue the endangered turtles

C.study the ecosystem of the turtlesD.show his pet to the class

【2】Rebecca Wallace teaches around the clock, because ________.

A.she and her students live in different time zonesB.she needs to look after her mother in the daytime

C.she enjoys chatting with her studentsD.she has many lessons each day

【3】According to Greg Smith, online teaching ________.

A.builds up a new relationship among studentsB.makes teachers step out of their comfort zones

C.results in the skillful use of technologyD.helps create new education system

【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A.To advertise an international school.B.To evaluate the online learning apps.

C.To suggest effective learning methods.D.To introduce online teaching attempts.

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Considered one of the greatest bedtime stories of all time, this classic has a lovely narrative and lively illustrations(插圖) by Clement Hurd. Goodnight Moon celebrated the 70th anniversary of its original publication in 2017, a three-dimensional version is also available on YouTube.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

First published in 1969, this beloved tale features striking illustrations and finger-sized cutouts(剪成的圖樣) that allow children to physically participate in the story. If your kids enjoy this one, check out the other titles from author and illustrator Eric Carle; his 50-year career includes a bibliography of more than 70 titles.

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam Mcbratney and Anita Jeram

This heartwarming tale explores the bond between Big Nutbrown Hare and his son, Little Nutbrown Hare. The book—which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015—was followed by four books.

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat spins a tale about a naughty cat that entertains a pair of children for the afternoon. Roughly 10 million copies have been printed since its original publication in 1957, and the book has been translated into more than a dozen different languages.

【1】What benefit do bedtime stories have?

A.Help children get a higher education.B.Help kids form a good reading habit.

C.Help children sleep and get up early.D.Help parents bond with their kids.

【2】Who is good at drawing according to the text?

A.Margaret Wise BrownB.Sam McBratney

C.Eric CarleD.Dr. Seuss

【3】Which book was published the earliest?

A.The Cat in the HatB.Goodnight Moon

C.Guess How Much I Love YouD.The Very Hungry Caterpillar

I walked towards her and told her to wait for me there while I ran home to get her something. On getting home, I took off my shoes, which I really loved, wrapped them up in a plastic cover and ran to give them to the teenage girl on the street.

The girl looked surprised as if she was not used to this kind of kindness. She thanked me in a trembling (顫抖的) voice.

A famous musician who lives down the street corner stopped his car and smiled when he saw what happened. The two watchmen who saw me do this talked and gave me friendly looks.

Although I had to wear my dad's shoes, I was satisfied even if they were a bit large for my feet, because I knew the girl would walk comfortably wearing the shoes. That day I learned that letting go off the little things we own can be a big help to others.

【1】What does the underlined word 'tattered' in the first paragraph probably mean?

A.Old and torn.B.Large and new.

C.Colorless and small.D.Thick and old.

【2】In the passage, we are told that _______.

A.the author liked going down streets on rainy days

B.the author liked walking in her father's shoes

C.nobody wanted to help the poor girl

D.the author was very kind-hearted

【3】What did the musician's and the watchmen's reactions to the author’s behavior mean?

A.They were laughing at the author.B.They thought what the author did was right.

C.They also wanted to help the poor girl.D.They were curious about what the author did.

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A.It is important to get others' praise.B.It is no use giving things to others.

C.It is a pity to lose favorite things.D.It is good to help others.

1. 表示理解；

2. 提出建議；

3. 表達祝愿。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右（開頭已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)）；

2. 可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear Ann,

I am sorry to hear that you’re having trouble in getting along with your classmates in your new school.

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Yours,

Li Hua

“Tom! Here!” said a father to his boy. The boy was at play. He looked toward his father, but did not want to leave his friends. With an unhappy face, the boy got close to his parent.

“Why do you walk so slowly?” said the father, angrily. “Come quickly! Take this note to Mr. Smith. Now run as fast as you can.”

The boy took the note but he moved away slowly.

“You, Tom! Run!” called the father. “If you are not back in half an hour, I will punish you.”

But the words had little effect. The boy’s feelings were hurt by the unkindness of the parent.

“I never saw such a boy,” said the father, speaking to a friend. “My words make no difference to him.”

“Kind words often prove most powerful,” said the friend. “Kind words are like the gentle rain. They develop and strengthen good feelings. Try a few kind words.”

An hour passed, but his boy wasn’t back. The father felt very angry with the child.

注意：1. 所續(xù)寫短文的詞數(shù)應為60-80；

2. 應使用3個以上短文中標有下劃線的關鍵詞語；

3. 續(xù)寫部分為一段，開頭語已為你寫好；

4. 續(xù)寫完成后，請用下劃線標出你所使用的關鍵詞語。

But the words of his friend were still in his ears.

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【1】It will be completed several weeks behind _______(進度表).

【2】He gave a _________(描述) of what he had seen.

【3】What do you ______(實際上) do every day?

【4】He still felt _________(負有責任的) for the mistake.

【5】Sometimes you have to ________(忽視) their advice.

Have you ever asked yourself why people often have trouble 【1】 (learn) English? I hadn’t, until one day my five-year-old son asked me 【2】 there was ham in a hamburger. There isn’t. This made me realize that there’s no egg in eggplant either. Neither is there pine 【3】 apple in pineapple. This got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn.

For example, we can get seasick at sea, airsick in the air and carsick in a car, but we don’t get homesick when we get back home. And 【4】 (speak) of home, why aren’t homework and housework 【5】 same thing?

Even the smallest words can be 【6】 (confuse). When you see “WHO” in a medical report do you read it as the “who” in “Who’s that?” You also have to wonder at the unique 【7】 (mad) of a language in which a house can burn up as it burns down.

English 【8】 (invent) by people, not computers, and it reflects the 【9】 (create) of the human race. That is why when the stars are out, they are visible, 【10】 when the lights are out, they are invisible.

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下面畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改 10 處，多者（從第 11 處起）不計分。

Dear Mr. Green,

With World Water Day drawing nearly, our school is planning a series of relating activities. I’m writing to invite you for a lecture concern waste water recycling. The lecture will be hold in our school hall from 4:00 to 5:30 in the afternoon of March 19. We hope it can arouse student’s awareness of water crisis. Therefore, we also hope it can help students get into the habit of saving and recycling water. Make a good use of water from now on, so we together will make a big difference. I would appreciate if you could accept my invitation. I’m looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

Sports are a great way to have fun and stay active. Competitions can make sports more exciting. But because somebody wins and somebody loses competitions can also make kids be under pressure. 【1】 But too much pressure is bad news. Read on to learn more about sports pressure.

What is a competition?

There are different kinds of competition in sports. 【2】 For example, a swimmer might compete individually, but the person’s score may also contribute to a team’s score. What all sports competitions have in common is that all of the competitors want to win. 【3】

Why do I feel under pressure?

Do you ever have “butterflies” in your stomach? It’s that nervous feeling some people get when starting to attend a new school or preparing for a big soccer match. Believe it or not, the best player on your team gets nervous before a big game. 【4】 Feeling a little excited or nervous is OK, though. This helps your body and mind get ready to compete. But if you’re getting so nervous that you aren’t having much fun, it’s time to figure out why.

How can I deal with pressure?

When you’re competing in sports, you need a lot of energy. 【5】 Be sure to go to bed on time. And don’t forget to eat well on game day. Try to attend all of your team’s practices. By practicing, you’ll improve your playing skills. The more prepared you are, the better you’ll feel and the more fun you’ll have.

A.A little pressure can be OK.

B.What if you want to give up?

C.But usually only one person or team does.

D.It takes a lot of work to become skilled at a sport.

E.Even professional players feel nervous sometimes!

F.One secret to having lots of energy is to get plenty of sleep.

G.You may compete by yourself, as part of a team, or both.

【1】How did the writer arrive in Chiang Mai?

A.By car.B.By bus.

C.By train.D.By air.

【2】People in the village of Chiang Rai _______.

A.hope to live in citiesB.like to speak English

C.are very warmheartedD.live a very busy life

【3】What does the writer mainly talk about?

A.A journey to Thailand.B.A traveling plan.

C.The first trip abroad.D.A four in Chiang Mai.