Many school require yearly parent teacher conference(家长会) for all students.  1.   . The list below is to help teachers prepare themselves for these often difficult conferences.    2.    . When you have students who are struggling in either their academics(学业) or their behaviour, you should communicate with their parents using notes or phone calls.

Come to the conference well- prepared. If the student is having a hard time with their work, show the parents their grades and samples of their work.  3.   . If the student is misbehaving, then you should make detailed notes of their behaviour before the conference. Bring these notes to the conference so that parents can understand how their children are behaving.

  4.  . For example, you might say something about their creativity, their handwriting, their sense of humour, or make some other comment. Instead of restarting the problem you’ve already discussed, end with a comment that offers hope for the future. You could say something like, “Thanks for meeting with me today. I know that working together we can help Johnny succeed. ” Some teachers may have to deal with an angry parent at some point.   5.    . Much anger can be avoided if the parents are informed. Don’t get excited yourself and make sure you avoid shouting.

A. Communicating with parents before a conference is necessary.

B. Try to think of something nice to say about the students that have problems.

C. At the end of the conference, you should make a conclusion.

D. A parent teacher conference can have a huge influence on a student’s work and behaviour.

E. Remember to thank the parents for coming to the conference and working with you.

F. Remember that the best way to solve this is to keep parents informed every step of the way.

G. It is easier for parents to understand the problem if they can actually see examples of their children’s work.

Johnny is a great dancer;he ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? above the rest for his perfect performance.

A.stand by

B.stands out

C.lives on

D.makes out

Jim Lehrer hosts The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS ( Public Broadcasting Service) and has written 18 novels, two memoirs (回忆录), and three plays. And in his spare time…
What He's Working On
Oh, Johnny (Random House, $ 25), his hovel about a young Marine in 1944. "On his way to war, Johnny met the most beautiful and wonderful girl he'd ever seen. It changed his life. "
Where He's Surfing
"I'm on the computer all day long for nay job, checking the telegraphs, reading the news, send the news eBay because I collect bus memorabilia (值得纪念的东西): toy buses, bus stop signs, and bus driver caps. I've bought quite a bit."
What He's Watching
"I love all the Mystery Series on PBS, including Poirot. My wife and I just love those people. I’m a huge fan of The Sopranos. These are serious stories about high school football in small-town Texas and the challenges these kids have. It's very exciting. "
What He t s Listening To
"I'm always amazed when people say they have 3,000 songs on their iPod, 1 like music, but it’s not a part of my life. 1 am always listening to books on tape, I'm about to begin American Lion, Jon Meacham’s biography (传记) of Andrew Jackson. "
What He's Reading
"At present, I am reading Home, which is set in small-town Iowa. Marilynn Robinson writes about the simple things that are the most complicated of all within the human spirit. Her characters are so alive and real. Not long ago, 1 just finished The Spies of Warsaw, Alan Furst's terrific novel set in pre-World WarⅡ."
60. What job does Jim Lehrer do?
A. A TV host.                 B. A novelist.          C. A reporter.          D. A play - writer.
61. Why does Jim Lehrer spend much time on Google?
A. To collect information for his novel.             B. To collect bus memorabilia.
C. To better carry out his job.                D. To read his favorite novels.
62. In his spare time, Jim Lehrer does all the following things EXCEPT ________.
A. surf eBay for his hobby                                B. watch exciting TV series
C. listen to music on his iPod                     D. work on his own novel
63. Which of the following books is based on a real person?
A. Oh, Johnny.      B. American Lion.         C. Home.         D. The Spies of Warsaw.

Johnny wanted to ride his new bicycle in the street, but his mother told him _____.

1. A.
   not to
2. B.
   not do it
3. C.
   not to do
4. D.
   do not

My husband and children think they are very lucky that they are living and that it’s Christmas again. They can’t see that we live on a dirty street in a dirty house among people who aren’t much good. But Johnny and children can’t see this. What a pity it is that our neighbours have to make happiness out of all this dirt. I decided that my children must get out of this. The money that we’ve saved isn’t nearly enough.

The McGaritys have money but they are so proud. They look down upon the poor. The McGarity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of candy(糖果)while a ring of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts; and when she couldn’t eat any more she threw the rest down the sewer(下水道). Why, is it only because they have money ? There is more to happiness than money in the world, isn’t there?

Miss Jackson who teaches at the Settlement House isn’t rich, but she knows things. She understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. She can read your mind. I’d like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grow up.

1. This passage mainly suggests that the writer _______.

A. is easy to get along with　　　　　　

B. is unhappy with the life they are living

C. is good at observing and understanding　　

D. is never pleased with her neigbours

2. What do you think of McGarity girl?

A. She is proud and hungry.         B. She is selfish and cruel.

C. She is lonely and friendless.     D. She is unhappy and misunderstood.

3. In this text, the writer tries to tell us that _______.

A. money is the key to everything　　

B. the more money you have, the less happy you’ll be

C. there is something more important than money

D. when talking to people we should look into their eyes

4. Pick out the one that does NOT describe the writer’s view on money.

A. Why, is it only because they have money?

B. There is more to happiness than money.

C. Miss Jackson isn’t rich, but she knows things.

D. The money we saved isn’t nearly enough.