【T7】A.PROPERTYB.RUNC.ON A.ALL OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO【T7】______SCHOOL GROUNDSB.IF THEY"RE ON SCHOOL【T8】______C.SMOKERS ARE BEING【T9】______NOT JUST OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT MANY COLLEGES,【T10】______BUT OFF THE PREMISES.ON NOV.19,THE UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY, THE TOBACCO STATE"S FLAGSHIP PUBLIC INSTITUTION, LAUNCHED A CAMPUS WIDE BAN ON CIGARETTES AND【T11】______AND PARKING AREAS.PRO-NICOTINE STUDENTS STAGED A "SMOKE-OUT" TO PROTEST THE NEW POLICY, WHICH EVEN RULES OUT SMOKING INSIDE CARS【T12】______.KENTUCKY JOINS MORE THAN 365 U.S.COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT IN RECENT YEARS HAVE INSTITUTED ANTISMOKING RULES BOTH INDOORS AND OUT.IN MOST PLACES, THE ISSUE DOESN"T SEEM TO BE SECONDHAND SMOKE.RATHER, THE RATIONALE FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE IN WIDE OPEN SPACES IS A DESIRE TO MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOR.
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Nowadays children in this area are taught at school()at home, but 60 years ago no children were taught at school()those from rich families. A、rather than; other thanB、other than; exceptC、other than; rather thanD、besides; except
The school rules state that no child shall be allowed out of the school during the day, ______ accompanied by an adult.A. onceB. whenC. ifD. unless
The school was moved out of downtown as the number of students had grown too_______．A．smallB．fewC．1argeD．many
Passage TwoStarted in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the many colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.In the early years, these schools were much alike. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Little was known about science then, and one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers (大臣) or teachers.In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could receive their training in Harvard's law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began teaching modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began teaching American history.As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with (涉及) special fields of learning. There's so much to learn that one kind of school can't offer it all.36. The oldest university in the US is______.A. YaleB. PrincetonC. HarvardD. Columbia
From the gas stations and convenience stores, most middle school and high school smokers get their tobacco.() 此题为判断题(对，错)。
Missing school to watch the football match is _____.A、out of questionB、out of the questionC、out of a questionD、out question
Many children have to drop out of school because their families cannot ( ) the tuition. A.gainB.affordC.effortD.offer
【T8】A.PROPERTYB.RUNC.ON A.ALL OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO【T7】______SCHOOL GROUNDSB.IF THEY"RE ON SCHOOL【T8】______C.SMOKERS ARE BEING【T9】______NOT JUST OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT MANY COLLEGES,【T10】______BUT OFF THE PREMISES.ON NOV.19,THE UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY, THE TOBACCO STATE"S FLAGSHIP PUBLIC INSTITUTION, LAUNCHED A CAMPUS WIDE BAN ON CIGARETTES AND【T11】______AND PARKING AREAS.PRO-NICOTINE STUDENTS STAGED A "SMOKE-OUT" TO PROTEST THE NEW POLICY, WHICH EVEN RULES OUT SMOKING INSIDE CARS【T12】______.KENTUCKY JOINS MORE THAN 365 U.S.COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT IN RECENT YEARS HAVE INSTITUTED ANTISMOKING RULES BOTH INDOORS AND OUT.IN MOST PLACES, THE ISSUE DOESN"T SEEM TO BE SECONDHAND SMOKE.RATHER, THE RATIONALE FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE IN WIDE OPEN SPACES IS A DESIRE TO MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOR.
【T9】A.PROPERTYB.RUNC.ON A.ALL OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO【T7】______SCHOOL GROUNDSB.IF THEY"RE ON SCHOOL【T8】______C.SMOKERS ARE BEING【T9】______NOT JUST OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT MANY COLLEGES,【T10】______BUT OFF THE PREMISES.ON NOV.19,THE UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY, THE TOBACCO STATE"S FLAGSHIP PUBLIC INSTITUTION, LAUNCHED A CAMPUS WIDE BAN ON CIGARETTES AND【T11】______AND PARKING AREAS.PRO-NICOTINE STUDENTS STAGED A "SMOKE-OUT" TO PROTEST THE NEW POLICY, WHICH EVEN RULES OUT SMOKING INSIDE CARS【T12】______.KENTUCKY JOINS MORE THAN 365 U.S.COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT IN RECENT YEARS HAVE INSTITUTED ANTISMOKING RULES BOTH INDOORS AND OUT.IN MOST PLACES, THE ISSUE DOESN"T SEEM TO BE SECONDHAND SMOKE.RATHER, THE RATIONALE FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE IN WIDE OPEN SPACES IS A DESIRE TO MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOR.
【T10】A.PROPERTYB.RUNC.ON A.ALL OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO【T7】______SCHOOL GROUNDSB.IF THEY"RE ON SCHOOL【T8】______C.SMOKERS ARE BEING【T9】______NOT JUST OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT MANY COLLEGES,【T10】______BUT OFF THE PREMISES.ON NOV.19,THE UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY, THE TOBACCO STATE"S FLAGSHIP PUBLIC INSTITUTION, LAUNCHED A CAMPUS WIDE BAN ON CIGARETTES AND【T11】______AND PARKING AREAS.PRO-NICOTINE STUDENTS STAGED A "SMOKE-OUT" TO PROTEST THE NEW POLICY, WHICH EVEN RULES OUT SMOKING INSIDE CARS【T12】______.KENTUCKY JOINS MORE THAN 365 U.S.COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT IN RECENT YEARS HAVE INSTITUTED ANTISMOKING RULES BOTH INDOORS AND OUT.IN MOST PLACES, THE ISSUE DOESN"T SEEM TO BE SECONDHAND SMOKE.RATHER, THE RATIONALE FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE IN WIDE OPEN SPACES IS A DESIRE TO MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOR.
【T11】A.PROPERTYB.RUNC.ON A.ALL OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO【T7】______SCHOOL GROUNDSB.IF THEY"RE ON SCHOOL【T8】______C.SMOKERS ARE BEING【T9】______NOT JUST OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT MANY COLLEGES,【T10】______BUT OFF THE PREMISES.ON NOV.19,THE UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY, THE TOBACCO STATE"S FLAGSHIP PUBLIC INSTITUTION, LAUNCHED A CAMPUS WIDE BAN ON CIGARETTES AND【T11】______AND PARKING AREAS.PRO-NICOTINE STUDENTS STAGED A "SMOKE-OUT" TO PROTEST THE NEW POLICY, WHICH EVEN RULES OUT SMOKING INSIDE CARS【T12】______.KENTUCKY JOINS MORE THAN 365 U.S.COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT IN RECENT YEARS HAVE INSTITUTED ANTISMOKING RULES BOTH INDOORS AND OUT.IN MOST PLACES, THE ISSUE DOESN"T SEEM TO BE SECONDHAND SMOKE.RATHER, THE RATIONALE FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE IN WIDE OPEN SPACES IS A DESIRE TO MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOR.
Passage FourMore than 6,000 children were expelled (开除) from US school last year for bringing guns and bombs to school, the US Department of Education said on May 8.The department gave a report to the expulsions (开除) as saying handguns accounted for 58 percent of the 6,093 expulsions in 1996 and 1997, against 7 percent for rifles (步枪) or shotguns and 35 percent for other types of firearms."The report is a clear sign that out nation's public schools are cracking down (严惩) on students who bring guns to school," Education Secretary Richard Riley said in a statement. "We need to be tough-minded about keeping guns out of our schools and do everything to keep our children safe."In March 1997, an 11 years old boy and 13 years old boy using handguns and rifles shot dead four children and a teacher at a school in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In October, two were killed and seven wounded in a shooting at a Mississippi school. Two months later, a 14 years old boy killed three high school students and wounded five in Dasucah, Kentucky.Most of the expulsions, 56 percent, were from high school, which have students from about age 13.34 percent were from junior high schools and 9 percent were from elementary schools, the report said.46. From the first paragraph we can infer that in the US schools ______.A. students enjoy shootingB. students are eager to be soliderC. safety is a problemD. students can make guns
A new scheme for getting children to and from school is being started by the education authorities in part of Eastern England． This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children's safety on the roads．Until now the Country Council has only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more than three miles from their school, or sometimes less if special reasons existed． Now it has been decided that if a group of parents ask for help in organizing transport they will be prepared to go ahead, provided the arrangement will not lose money and that children taking part will be attending their nearest school．The new scheme is to be tried out this term for children living at Milton who attend Impington school． The children live just within the three-mile limit and the Council has said in the past it will not undertake to provide free transport to the school． But now they have agreed to organize a bus service from Milton to Impington and back, a plan which has the support of the school's headmaster．Between 50 and 60 parents have said they would like their children to take part in． Final calculations have still to be carried out, but a council official has said the cost of parents should be less than $6．50 a tenn．They have been able to arrange the service at a low cost because there is already an agreement with the bus company for a bus to take children who live further away to Impington． The same bus would now just make an extra journey to pick up the Milton children． The official said they would get in touch with other groups of parents who in the past had asked if transport could be provided for their children, to see if they would like to take part in the new scheme．Taking part in the Council's trial schemes are children who__________．A.living in Milton and go to Impington schoolB.living in Impington and go to Milton schoolC.living in Milton and go to Milton schoolD.living in Impington and go to Impington school
Tom's school was on the other side of the road, so he was told to watch out for cars whent __________he street.A．crossingB．crossC．crossedD．to cross
共用题干第一篇About eight million school-age children are home alone after school.These are the hours when the number of violent crimes peaks and when youths are most likely to experiment with alcohol,tobacco,and drugs.Many older children take care of themselves after school for an hour or two until a parent comes home,and research suggests that some of these children are more at risk of poor grades and risky behaviors.Studies have been done to find out what helps to reduce these kinds of risky behaviors among youths.One study of Chicago neighborhoods showed that after-school programs resulted in less violence even in poor neighborhoods.After-school programs can help to reduce crime and violence because they offer activities to children and youths during their out-of-school time.In addition to helping youths make use of after-school hours,after-school programs provide teens with opportunities to develop caring relationships with adults.Studies have found that high-quality relationships with parents and other adults,as well as good use of time,are very important for healthy development in youth.After-school programs can also be used for teens who hang out at friends' houses and play basketball when a parent or other responsible adult is at home.The programs can also be helpful for formal after-school activities,including"drop-in"programs that are provided by organizations. Despite the benefits of after-school programs,there are many reasons why some parents do not use them. Programs may be too expensive,of poor quality,or hard to join.Some older cililciren and young teens may refuse to attend programs that seem like they are just child care.F'arents may ieei uncertain about how much freedom is proper for children and youths who are beyond the traditional child care years.However,research supports the effectiveness of these programs in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A:The grades of those children who are home alone after school are more likely to suffer.B:Parents want to give their children as much as possible freedom.C:The after-school programs help the students to make use of the time after school.D:The after-school programs are effective in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.
共用题干第一篇About eight million school-age children are home alone after school.These are the hours when the number of violent crimes peaks and when youths are most likely to experiment with alcohol,tobacco,and drugs.Many older children take care of themselves after school for an hour or two until a parent comes home,and research suggests that some of these children are more at risk of poor grades and risky behaviors.Studies have been done to find out what helps to reduce these kinds of risky behaviors among youths.One study of Chicago neighborhoods showed that after-school programs resulted in less violence even in poor neighborhoods.After-school programs can help to reduce crime and violence because they offer activities to children and youths during their out-of-school time.In addition to helping youths make use of after-school hours,after-school programs provide teens with opportunities to develop caring relationships with adults.Studies have found that high-quality relationships with parents and other adults,as well as good use of time,are very important for healthy development in youth.After-school programs can also be used for teens who hang out at friends' houses and play basketball when a parent or other responsible adult is at home.The programs can also be helpful for formal after-school activities,including"drop-in"programs that are provided by organizations. Despite the benefits of after-school programs,there are many reasons why some parents do not use them. Programs may be too expensive,of poor quality,or hard to join.Some older cililciren and young teens may refuse to attend programs that seem like they are just child care.F'arents may ieei uncertain about how much freedom is proper for children and youths who are beyond the traditional child care years.However,research supports the effectiveness of these programs in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.Which of the following is a benefit of after-school programs?A:They help to avoid crime and violence during that time.B:They help youths do things on their own during after-school hours.C:They help teens develop caring relationships with classmates.D:They help to reduce risky behaviors among youths.
共用题干第一篇About eight million school-age children are home alone after school.These are the hours when the number of violent crimes peaks and when youths are most likely to experiment with alcohol,tobacco,and drugs.Many older children take care of themselves after school for an hour or two until a parent comes home,and research suggests that some of these children are more at risk of poor grades and risky behaviors.Studies have been done to find out what helps to reduce these kinds of risky behaviors among youths.One study of Chicago neighborhoods showed that after-school programs resulted in less violence even in poor neighborhoods.After-school programs can help to reduce crime and violence because they offer activities to children and youths during their out-of-school time.In addition to helping youths make use of after-school hours,after-school programs provide teens with opportunities to develop caring relationships with adults.Studies have found that high-quality relationships with parents and other adults,as well as good use of time,are very important for healthy development in youth.After-school programs can also be used for teens who hang out at friends' houses and play basketball when a parent or other responsible adult is at home.The programs can also be helpful for formal after-school activities,including"drop-in"programs that are provided by organizations. Despite the benefits of after-school programs,there are many reasons why some parents do not use them. Programs may be too expensive,of poor quality,or hard to join.Some older cililciren and young teens may refuse to attend programs that seem like they are just child care.F'arents may ieei uncertain about how much freedom is proper for children and youths who are beyond the traditional child care years.However,research supports the effectiveness of these programs in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.What can we infer from the passage?A:Teenagers tend to stay at their friends' houses for a long time.B:Relationships with adults may cause unhealthy development in youths.C:The after-school programs can be used for many different kids.D:Teenagers do not like the after-school programs.
共用题干第一篇About eight million school-age children are home alone after school.These are the hours when the number of violent crimes peaks and when youths are most likely to experiment with alcohol,tobacco,and drugs.Many older children take care of themselves after school for an hour or two until a parent comes home,and research suggests that some of these children are more at risk of poor grades and risky behaviors.Studies have been done to find out what helps to reduce these kinds of risky behaviors among youths.One study of Chicago neighborhoods showed that after-school programs resulted in less violence even in poor neighborhoods.After-school programs can help to reduce crime and violence because they offer activities to children and youths during their out-of-school time.In addition to helping youths make use of after-school hours,after-school programs provide teens with opportunities to develop caring relationships with adults.Studies have found that high-quality relationships with parents and other adults,as well as good use of time,are very important for healthy development in youth.After-school programs can also be used for teens who hang out at friends' houses and play basketball when a parent or other responsible adult is at home.The programs can also be helpful for formal after-school activities,including"drop-in"programs that are provided by organizations. Despite the benefits of after-school programs,there are many reasons why some parents do not use them. Programs may be too expensive,of poor quality,or hard to join.Some older cililciren and young teens may refuse to attend programs that seem like they are just child care.F'arents may ieei uncertain about how much freedom is proper for children and youths who are beyond the traditional child care years.However,research supports the effectiveness of these programs in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.Why do many parents refuse to use after-school programs?A:The programs are just like child care programs.B:The programs offer no freedom to their children.C:The programs bring little benefit to parents and children.D:The programs can be expensive or poor in quality.
共用题干第一篇About eight million school-age children are home alone after school.These are the hours when the number of violent crimes peaks and when youths are most likely to experiment with alcohol,tobacco,and drugs.Many older children take care of themselves after school for an hour or two until a parent comes home,and research suggests that some of these children are more at risk of poor grades and risky behaviors.Studies have been done to find out what helps to reduce these kinds of risky behaviors among youths.One study of Chicago neighborhoods showed that after-school programs resulted in less violence even in poor neighborhoods.After-school programs can help to reduce crime and violence because they offer activities to children and youths during their out-of-school time.In addition to helping youths make use of after-school hours,after-school programs provide teens with opportunities to develop caring relationships with adults.Studies have found that high-quality relationships with parents and other adults,as well as good use of time,are very important for healthy development in youth.After-school programs can also be used for teens who hang out at friends' houses and play basketball when a parent or other responsible adult is at home.The programs can also be helpful for formal after-school activities,including"drop-in"programs that are provided by organizations. Despite the benefits of after-school programs,there are many reasons why some parents do not use them. Programs may be too expensive,of poor quality,or hard to join.Some older cililciren and young teens may refuse to attend programs that seem like they are just child care.F'arents may ieei uncertain about how much freedom is proper for children and youths who are beyond the traditional child care years.However,research supports the effectiveness of these programs in protecting middle school and high school youths from risk and harm.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A:Youth Crimes B:After-school ProgramsC:Problem Children D:Extracurricular Activities
共用题干Schools and Education1. Life in the twenty-first century demands preparation.Today,all individuals in a country must have adequate schooling to prepare them for their work as well as for their responsibilities as citizens.With this in mind,national leaders everywhere are placing more emphasis on the education of the young.In the United States,government officials,parents,and teachers are working hard to give their children一tomorrow's decision makers一the best preparation available.2. There is no national school policy in the United States.Each of the fifty states makes its own rules and regulations for its school,but there are many similarities among the fifty school systems.Public schools in all states are supported by taxes paid by the citizens of the individual state. In most states the children are required to attend school until they reach the age of sixteen.3. When they become six years old,children begin elementary school.After six years in elementary school,they go into junior high school and remain there for three years.The last three years of their public school education are spent in senior high school,from which they graduate at the age of eighteen.4. A great number of high school graduates continue their education in one of the many colleges or universities in the country.After four years,they receive a bachelor's degree.Some continue studying for a master's degree and perhaps a doctor's degree.In most states children,before they are 16,must________.A:go on to study in colleges or universitiesB:emphasized todayC:the taxes paid by the citizens of each stateD:to go abroad to do further studyE:attend school F: private source
共用题干Schools and Education1. Life in the twenty-first century demands preparation.Today,all individuals in a country must have adequate schooling to prepare them for their work as well as for their responsibilities as citizens.With this in mind,national leaders everywhere are placing more emphasis on the education of the young.In the United States,government officials,parents,and teachers are working hard to give their children一tomorrow's decision makers一the best preparation available.2. There is no national school policy in the United States.Each of the fifty states makes its own rules and regulations for its school,but there are many similarities among the fifty school systems.Public schools in all states are supported by taxes paid by the citizens of the individual state. In most states the children are required to attend school until they reach the age of sixteen.3. When they become six years old,children begin elementary school.After six years in elementary school,they go into junior high school and remain there for three years.The last three years of their public school education are spent in senior high school,from which they graduate at the age of eighteen.4. A great number of high school graduates continue their education in one of the many colleges or universities in the country.After four years,they receive a bachelor's degree.Some continue studying for a master's degree and perhaps a doctor's degree.Paragraph 1________A:Higher Education in the USB:Primary and Secondary SchoolingC:The Importance of EducationD:The Similar School System Throughout the USE:The Process of EducationF: Pre-school Education in the US
共用题干Schools and Education1. Life in the twenty-first century demands preparation.Today,all individuals in a country must have adequate schooling to prepare them for their work as well as for their responsibilities as citizens.With this in mind,national leaders everywhere are placing more emphasis on the education of the young.In the United States,government officials,parents,and teachers are working hard to give their children一tomorrow's decision makers一the best preparation available.2. There is no national school policy in the United States.Each of the fifty states makes its own rules and regulations for its school,but there are many similarities among the fifty school systems.Public schools in all states are supported by taxes paid by the citizens of the individual state. In most states the children are required to attend school until they reach the age of sixteen.3. When they become six years old,children begin elementary school.After six years in elementary school,they go into junior high school and remain there for three years.The last three years of their public school education are spent in senior high school,from which they graduate at the age of eighteen.4. A great number of high school graduates continue their education in one of the many colleges or universities in the country.After four years,they receive a bachelor's degree.Some continue studying for a master's degree and perhaps a doctor's degree.Education is being________.A:go on to study in colleges or universitiesB:emphasized todayC:the taxes paid by the citizens of each stateD:to go abroad to do further studyE:attend school F: private source
共用题干Schools and Education1. Life in the twenty-first century demands preparation.Today,all individuals in a country must have adequate schooling to prepare them for their work as well as for their responsibilities as citizens.With this in mind,national leaders everywhere are placing more emphasis on the education of the young.In the United States,government officials,parents,and teachers are working hard to give their children一tomorrow's decision makers一the best preparation available.2. There is no national school policy in the United States.Each of the fifty states makes its own rules and regulations for its school,but there are many similarities among the fifty school systems.Public schools in all states are supported by taxes paid by the citizens of the individual state. In most states the children are required to attend school until they reach the age of sixteen.3. When they become six years old,children begin elementary school.After six years in elementary school,they go into junior high school and remain there for three years.The last three years of their public school education are spent in senior high school,from which they graduate at the age of eighteen.4. A great number of high school graduates continue their education in one of the many colleges or universities in the country.After four years,they receive a bachelor's degree.Some continue studying for a master's degree and perhaps a doctor's degree.After one finishes secondary school,he may or may not________.A:go on to study in colleges or universitiesB:emphasized todayC:the taxes paid by the citizens of each stateD:to go abroad to do further studyE:attend school F: private source
The school has made it a rule that no student shall take an illegal vehicle __________a school bus.A.other thanB.rather thanC.or rather D.or else
问答题Directions:In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. High Dropout Rate in US Many young people in the United States never finish high school. Exactly how many dropouts is another issue. Recent studies of dropout rates have had conflicting results. For one thing, schools define and measure their dropout rates differently. Some researchers say about fifteen to twenty parents of public school students do not complete their education. But many other experts and policymakers believe that for the past twenty years, the dropout rate has been around thirty percent. For Latino and black students, the numbers are even higher. Researchers say almost half of them leave school. At the same time, almost half the states let students leave school before the age of eighteen without informing their parents. Finding a good job without a high school education is more and more difficult. A Northeastern University study in 2002 found that almost half of all dropouts aged sixteen to twenty-four did not have a job. The lack of high school education can also lead to other problems. An estimated two-thirds of prisoners in the United States dropped out of high school. Recent studies have shown that the majority of students who drop out do not do it because they are failing. Many are bored with their classes or feel disconnected from their school and teachers. Some students feel that educators place low expectations on them. Teen pregnancies also add to the dropout problem. During the past twenty years, there have been efforts to increase graduation rate through education reforms. Some communities are working on dropout prevention programs. These include alternative high schools to meet special needs. Some programs, for example, provide free transportation and childcare to help young mothers and fathers finish school. Yet special programs can cost a lot, and many school systems have limited budgets. Federal spending on second-chance programs to help students finish school has decreased from the 1970s. This was shown in a report last year from the Educational Testing Service. Experts suggest early warning systems to help identify young schoolchildren at risk of dropping out of high school. They say schools also need to get parents more involved, especially if their children are missing school often. Questions: 1．What is the researchers’ estimated percentage of school dropouts among Latino and black students? 2．What efforts have been made to increase graduation rates? 3．What has been done to help young parents complete their education? 4．Who made a report about the decrease，of Federal spending on second-chance programs to help students finish school? 5．What do experts suggest setting up to help prevent students from dropping out of school?
问答题Practice 1 There is no great difference between city, suburb and village schools in the United States. Public schools teach the same subjects in the same grades across the land. Most school buildings look the same and have the same types of rooms inside. There is always a gym, a large room for basketball and other sports. There is a lunchroom, a school library, and an auditorium, a very large room where all the students and teachers can meet. Most schools also have rooms for the school band to practice in. They have rooms for students to type and use computers. There are usually workshops for students to work with paint, wood, metal, and other materials. These are all part of most American public schools, no matter where they are. Each school serves a neighborhood, and neighborhoods are different. In some, the parents take an interest in what their children are doing at school. They give their time, their ideas, and they may give gifts to their schools. That's what makes a good school in America. Generally, it doesn't matter whether the neighborhood is rich or poor, whether it is in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside. What matters is the interest the neighborhood takes in its school.