Thousands of teenagers will be able to move to a new wave of “studio schools” at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. Twelve new-style schools are open to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs.
Under plans, schools will operate longer days and work outside standard school terms.
Each teenager will be expected to spend between four hours and two days a week on work placements with business related to the school and a personal coach will be sent to the teenagers to act as a school “line manager”.
The reforms (改革) are put forward because of the fears that too many teenagers are finishing full-time education at present but they are short of the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. According to a recent report, more than two thirds of employers (雇主) believe school and college leavers have less important employability skills, while 55% say they are unable to manage their time or daily routine. And the number of NEETs who are not in education has hit a record high, with almost one-in-five young people being left without a job or a training place.
The Department for Education will tell the public the building of 12 studio schools – providing for around 3,600 teenagers – in areas such as Liverpool, Stevenage, Stock-on-Trent and Fulham, west London. Each one will be connected to the local employers. Under plans, teenagers will be able to move out of ordinary schools to attend them between the ages of 14 and 19.
The government said all subjects would be taught “through projects, often prepared with employers” – with rules such as science being connected directly to local engineering companies or hospitals. Schools will operate a longer day to give teenagers a better understanding of the needs of the workplace. Along with their studies, students will carry out work placements for four hours a week, rising to two days a week of paid work for those aged 16 to 19. They will also get the chance to take professional qualifications (专业资历) connected directly to the needs of local employers.
【小题1】According to the passage, NEETs refer to those who ______.

A．often miss classes from studio school

B．prefer studio schools to ordinary schools

C．refuse to take any part-time job after school

D．are not in education, employment or training

【小题2】Compared to ordinary schools, studio schools will offer the young more ______.

A．skills to finish full-time education

B．personal coaches to help with the work

C．chances to get future jobs with job training

D．jobs to make money without going outside

【小题3】What makes the government decide to build studio schools?

A．The worry about educated teenagers short of working skills.

B．The doubt about whether full-time education is perfect.

C．The decision to solve the problems of unemployment.

D．The increasing number of teens who drop out early.

【小题4】What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Studio schools are popular in UK at present.

B．More NEETs will find jobs from Studio schools.

C．Teenagers will get jobs without full-time education.

D．Studio schools are built to improve teens’ employability skills.

The first Earth Hour was held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals(个体) and more than two thousand businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Only a year later Earth Hour had grown into a global event with more than 50 million people across 35 countries and territories（行政区）participating(参加). Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent(紧急) by the hour. In March 2009, millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries and territories have promised their official support for the event. On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour. A record said 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action.
The event is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature, also known as the WWF. The organizers say climate change is one of the greatest threats(威胁) facing wildlife and nature. They also say when it comes to save energy and money, big changes start with small steps like turning out the lights. Now people are all joining together in a global effort to show that it’s possible to work on global warming. Earth Hour has brought about some new changes to our lives. People join in activities such as candle-lit dinners and star-gazing parties as a response to the call for "going dark".

This year , Earth Hour is asking people to take the next step and go beyond one hour. So if you haven’t done so, next year, late half past eight to half past nine, let us turn off the lights for one hour for the environment! Earth Hour is a call to stand up, to take responsibility(责任) and to get involved(与……有关) in working towards a better future. Earth Hour is a message of hope and a message of action. Everyone can make a difference. 
【小题1】What’s the main idea of the passage?                              

A．The climate change is one of the greatest threats facing wild life and nature.

B．Everyone can make a difference.

C．Earth Hour has brought about some new changes to our lives.

D．Tell the source(起源) of Earth Hour and its importance.

【小题2】The underlined word “global” in the passage means “________”.

A．全球性的

B．地域性的

C．官方性的

D．海洋性的

【小题3】 Which of the following is not true?

A．The first Earth Hour started in 2007 in Australia.

B．Earth Hour is hold to reduce the bad effect on climate.

C．The writer thought that big changes start with small steps.

D．More than one hundred countries and territories supported the action last year.

【小题4】The best title of the passage is_________________.

A．the WWF	B．Earth Hour in Australia
C．Climate Action	D．Earth Hour

Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English easier and more interesting.

The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn well, you will learn well. Be patient. You don't have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.

    The second step is to practice your English. For example, keep a diary or make notes every day. You will be used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see' that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements in your diary.

    You must have confidence about learning English and believe that you can do it. It's important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

Main idea: How to be a successful English 46________?
Step 1	Feel confident about English	47________ in yourself and you will make it. Don't be 48________ of making mistakes.
Step 2	49________ your English	To 50______ your writing, form a good 51________ of keeping a diary or making notes. To communicate well in English, speak English as much as 52__________
Step 3	53________ your language.	Think about your 54________ in the English class Write your achievements in you diary.
Conclusion: Confidence, belief and practice are equally 55_________ in English learning.

 

-------- Mr.Li, I can’t understand everything in class.

         --------Don’t worry ! I’ll _________ the main points at the end.

A. record                B.  review            C. require                              D. remember      

 

Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news!
Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar. In 2007 Justin posted videos of his singing on the Internet and became famous. In 2008, he became a singer with a record company. Since then, he has become a big name. Justin is so popular that screaming fans show up everywhere for his appearance. Several of his performances had to be cancelled because there were too many fans!
In February, 2011, Justin’s biopic Never Say Never will come out. Justin came from a poor family. But he said in his book that not having as many things as his friends made him stronger and built his character. He wants to tell people that you can do anything if you just put your mind to it.
【小题1】Who taught Justin to play the piano, drums and guitar?

A．His fans.

B．His friends.

C．He himself.

D．His teacher.

【小题2】When did Justin become a singer with a record company?

A．In 1994.

B．In 2007.

C．In 2008.

D．In 2011.

【小题3】Why did Justin have to cancel some of his performances?

A．Because he was badly ill.

B．Because he thought his performances weren’t good enough.

C．Because he didn’t want to have any performances.

D．Because there were lots of fans.

【小题4】Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A．Justin was born in a rich family on March 1, 1994, in Canada.

B．Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the first place.

C．Justin is so terrible that he has few fans.

D．Justin said that poor environment made him stronger and built his character.

【小题5】 What’s the meaning of the word “biopic” in the last paragraph?

A．自传

B．声明

C．论文

D．小说