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D.R.Gaul Middle School in Union, Maine, a blue-berry farming town where the summer fair finds kids competing in pig scrambles and pie-eating contests.

Gaul, with about 170 seventh-and eighth-graders, has its own history of lower level academic achievement. One likely reason: education beyond the basic requirements hasn't always been a top priority for families who've worked the same land for generations. Here, few adults have college degrees, and outsiders(teachers included) are often kept at a respectful distance.

Since 2002, Gaul's students have been divided into four classes, each of them was taught almost every subject by two teachers. The goal: to find common threads across disciplines to help students create a big picture that gives fresh meaning and context to their classwork and sparks motivation for leaning.

Working within state guidelines, each team makes its individual schedules and lesson plans, incorporating non-textbook literature, hands-on lab work and fields trips. If students are covering the Civil War in social studies, they're reading The Read Badge of Courage or some other period literature in English class. In science, they study the viruses and bacteria that caused many deaths in the war.

Team teaching isn't unusual. About 77 percent middle schools now employ some form of it, says John Lounsbury, consulting editor for the National Middle School Association. But most schools use four-or five-person teams, which Gaul tried before considering two-person teams more effective. Gual supports the team concept by "looping" classes (跟班)so that the same two teachers stick with the same teens through seventh and eighth grades. Combining teams and looping creates an extremely strong bond between teacher and student. It also, says teacher Beth Ahlholm, "allows us to build an excellent relationship with parents."

 Ahlholm and teammate Madelon Kelly are fully aware how many glazed looks they see in the classroom, but they know 72 percent of their eighth-graders met Maine's reading standard last year--double the statewide average. Only 31 percent met the Maths standard, still better than the state average(21 percent). Their students also beat the state average in writing and science. And in 2006, Gual was one of 47 schools in the state to see testing gains of at least 20 percent in four of the previous five years, coinciding roughly with team teaching’ arrival.

A Classroom with Context

Problems of the school

Being a farming town, it (71)______ little in education before.

(72)_____ education is considered less important.

The community is relatively (73)_____ rather than open to the outsiders.

Ways of solving the problems

The division of the classes is made and students are well (74)_____.

Individual schedules and lesson plans are (75)_____ by each team.

A strong (76)_____ between teacher and student is established through combining teams and looping.

Signs of (77)_____

72 percent of the eighth-graders (78)_____ Maine's reading  standard

(79)_____percent higher than the state average in Maths

The school beating the state average in writing and science

Four of the previous five years (80)_____ at least 20 percent test gains

71. achieved     72.Further    73.closed     74.motivated    75. made/adopted/conducted

76. bond/tie/connection 77.success    78. meeting/reaching    79.Ten  80. seeing/witnessing

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For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the‘‘sixth sense"of direction.By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one,they are now getting closer to one answer.

One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南針).

Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁體).So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines

itself with the big earth magnet to point north and south.When people discovered that idea about athousand years ago and invented the compass,it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on oceanvoyages, even under

cloudy skies.

 Actuallly the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature.

 Many birds migrate twice a year between their summer homes and winter homes.Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night.Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns.But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies.How can they do that?

A common bird that does not migrate but is great at finding its way home is the homing pigeon.Not all pigeons can find their way home.Those that can are very good at it,and they have been widely studied.

One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds’ heads to block their

magnetic sense—just as a loud radio can keep you from hearing a call to dinner.On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons.Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going.But on cloudy days,the pigeons with magnets could not find their way.It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense.

Similar experiments with the same kind of results were done with honeybees.These insects also seem to have a special sense ot direction.

In spite of the experiments,the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary.How

would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass.

An answer came from an unexpected source.A scientist was studying bacteria that live in the

mud of ponds and marshes.He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in

one direction—north.

Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside,which

proved magnetic.The bacteria had made themselves into little magnets that could line up with the

earth’s magnet.

The big news was that a living thing,even a simple bacterium,can make magnetite.That led

to a search to see whether animals might have it.. By using a special instrument called magnetometer,scientists were able to find magnetite in bees and birds,and even in fish.In each

animal,except for the bee.the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain.

Thus.the idea of a built—in animal compass began to seem reasonable.

The Magnetic Sense — The Living Compass

Passage outline

Supporting details

The existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compass

◇Our earth is a big magnet and a little freely (71)   ▲ 

  magnetic needle lines itself with the earth magnet to point north and south.

◇(72)   ▲   on the idea above, the navigating compass was invented.

The possibility of birds’ built-in compasses

◇ One piece of evidence is the (73)   ▲    of many birds between their summer homes and winter homes.

◇ Birds can recognize star patterns on clear nights and keep on course (74)   ▲     under cloudy skies 

The  (75)   ▲     on pigeons’ and bees’ built-in compasses

◇Little magnets were tied to the pigeons’ heads to (76)   ▲     their magnetic sense.

◇The pigeons’ magnetic sense seemed to be affected on (77)   ▲    days.

◇Similar things with the same results were done with bees.

The  (78)   ▲     of the magnetic stuff for the animal compass

◇Little rod-like bacteria were found by chance to swim together in the direction of (79)   ▲    .

◇Some animals had a chain of dense magnetic particles in or close to the (80)   ▲     inside their bodies.

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Do we need an “Ivy League”?

China may soon have its own “Ivy League”, with a union of top universities.

The term originally referred to an athletic conference of eight top universities in the northeastern US. The Chinese version, which was officially started in mid-October, consists of nine famous universities, including Peking, Tsinghua, Zhejiang and Fudan. The union is supposed to result in student exchange programs, recognition of academic achievements, and other joint programs.

The news of this Chinese “Ivy League” has received mixed responses from the public and press. Some negative critics have dismissed it as yet another example of the wishful copying of international practices without fully understanding them. Others say that the “Ivy League” is not necessary but that the union is a good idea, one that could promote academic development.

So what’s your opinion on a Chinese “Ivy League”? Do we need one?

Yes. Ivy League or not, nine of China’s best universities cooperating is a good thing.

These universities combining resources could create a better environment for students and for research. It could also save a lot of time and resources because it would mean fewer unnecessary investments for some of the universities.

Allowing students to move to or have exchanges with other universities could broaden their horizons, improve their social skills and create more employment opportunities. The results could be more important than lessons and achievements.

The term “Ivy League” carries a sense of academic excellence, tradition and reputation. If borrowing such a term could encourage students’ and professors’ mental state and improve Chinese higher education, then there’s no reason not to do it.

No. Universities should do some work on increasing cooperation instead of copying an “Ivy League” model.

Many Chinese universities already have such cooperation with each other. If this cooperation were associated with the “Ivy League”, it would just distract (分散) attention and resources and have a negative effect.

These Chinese universities are all state-run and most get their funding from the government. They’re quite similar to each other in many ways and more cooperation wouldn’t bring about as much potential ability as between , say, public and private, or Chinese and foreign universities.

China should find its own way to develop world-class universities instead of by copying some foreign practices. We have our own unique conditions and foreign lessons often don’t apply well here.

 

 

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At the age of twelve years, the human body is at its most vigorous. It has yet to reach its full size and strength, and its owner his or her full intelligence; but at this age the likelihood of death is least. Earlier we were infants and young children, and consequently more vulnerable; later, we shall undergo a progressive loss of our vigour and resistance which, though not felt at first, will finally become so sudden and quick that we can live no longer, however well we look after ourselves, and however well society, and our doctors, look after us. This decline in vigour with the passing of time is called ageing. It is one of the most unpleasant discoveries which we all make that we must decline in this way, that if we escape wars, accidents and diseases we shall eventually die of old age, and that this happens at a rate which differs little from person to person, so that there are heavy odds in favour of our dying between the ages of sixty-five and eighty. Some of us will die sooner, a few will live longer-- on into a ninth or tenth decade. But the chances are against it, and there is a virtual limit on how long we can hope to remain alive, however lucky and strong we are.

Normal people tend to forget this process unless and until they are reminded of it. We are so familiar with the fact that man ages, that people have for years assumed that the process of losing vigour with time, of becoming more likely to die the older we get, was something self-evident, like the cooling of a hot kettle or the wearing-out of a pair of shoes. They have also assumed that all animals, and probably other organisms such as trees, or even the universe itself, must in the nature of things 'wear out'. Most animals we commonly observe do in fact age as we do if given the chance to live long enough; and mechanical systems like a wound watch or the sun, do in fact run out of energy in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics (whether the whole universe does so is a matter about which there may be disagreement or uncertainty at present). But these are not similar to what happens when man ages. A run-down watch is still a watch and can be rewound. An old watch, by contrast, becomes so worn and unreliable that it eventually is not worth mending. But a watch could never repair itself, it does not consist of living parts, only of metal, which wears away by friction. We could, at one time, repair ourselves well enough, at least, to overcome all but the most instantly fatal illnesses and accidents. Between twelve and eighty years we gradually lose this power; an illness which at twelve would knock us over, at eighty can knock us out, and into our grave. If we could stay as vigorous as we are at twelve, it would take about 700 years for half of us to die, and another 700 for the survivors to be reduced by half again.

 

The ____71____ of ageing

Infants and children under 12 are more easily ____72___ physically or emotionally.

At 12, we are ____73____ active and full of energy.

Later, we will ___74___ our energy or enthusiasm continuously.

Finally we can’t live any longer no matter how ___75___ we are cared for.

The characteristics of ageing

Not noticeable at first

Not avoidable in the end

Not the ____76___ speed for everyone

People’s misunderstanding of ageing

Just taking the ageing with time ____77___ for granted.

Simply thinking all living things or other systems also ___78___ the same way as we humans do.

Truth about ageing

We humans can ___79___ ourselves well enough to live a longer life, ___80___ the other living things or systems can’t.

 

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Five tips to deal with stress

Stress, the biggest enemy of the modern world! It kidnaps our peace of mind, tortures our evenings, when we return home from work and murders those beautiful moments. But like all enemies, this enemy can also be got rid of!

Put your body in motion.

Moving from the chair to the couch while watching TV is not being physically active! Physical activity is one of the most important ways to keep stress away by clearing your head and lifting your spirits. Physical activity also increases endorphin levels—the natural “feel-good” chemicals.

Laugh

Some say that laughter is the best medicine—well, in many cases, it is! Did you know that it takes 15 facial muscles to laugh? Lots of laughing can make you feel good—and, that good feeling can stay with you even after the laughter stops. So , head off stress with regular doses of laughter by watching a funny movie or cartoons, reading a joke book, or even make up your own riddles…laughter can make you feel like a new person!

Everyone has those days when they do something really silly or stupid. Instead of getting upset with yourself, laugh out loud! No one’s perfect! Life should be about having fun. So , lighten up!

Have fun with friends.

Being with people you like is always a good way to get rid your stress. Get a group together to go

to the movies, shoot some hoops, or play a board game—or just hang out and talk. Friends can help

you work through your problems and let you see the brighter side of things.

Spill (發(fā)泄)to someone you trust.

Instead of keeping your feelings bottled up inside, talk to someone you trust or respect about what’s

Bothering you. It could be a friend , a parent, someone in your family, or a teacher. Talking out

your problems and seeing them a different view might help you figure out ways to deal with them.

Just remember, you don’t have to go it alone!

Lend a hand.

Get involve in an activity that helps others. It’s almost impossible to feel stressed out when you’re helping someone else. It’s also a great way to find out about yourself and the special qualities you never knew you had! Signing up for a service project is a good idea, but helping others is as easy as saying hello, holding a door, or volunteering to keep a neighbor’s pet. The feeling you will get from helping others is greater than you can imagine!

Remember , you’re not alone—everyone has stresses in their lives…it’s up to you to choose how to deal with them.

Five tips to deal with stress

Lead in

We can get rid of stress.

 

Tips

1.Being   71  active.

To keep stress away.

To   72  endorphin levels.

2.  73  up and laugh.

To make you feel good.

To make you feel like a new person.

3.Hanging  74  with friends.

To help you work through your problems.

To make you have a  75  attitude towards things.

4.Talking to someone you trust.

To help you figure out ways to deal with 76  .

5.Taking part in an activity that is  77  to others.

To find out about yourself.

To feel  78  than you can imagine.

Conclusion

Everyone is under heavy  79 , and you can choose  80 to so with it.

 

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For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the‘‘sixth sense"of direction.By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one,they are now getting closer to one answer.

One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南針).

Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁體).So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines

itself with the big earth magnet to point north and south.When people discovered that idea about athousand years ago and invented the compass,it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on oceanvoyages, even under

cloudy skies.

 Actuallly the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature.

 Many birds migrate twice a year between their summer homes and winter homes.Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night.Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns.But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies.How can they do that?

A common bird that does not migrate but is great at finding its way home is the homing pigeon.Not all pigeons can find their way home.Those that can are very good at it,and they have been widely studied.

One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds’ heads to block their

magnetic sense—just as a loud radio can keep you from hearing a call to dinner.On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons.Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going.But on cloudy days,the pigeons with magnets could not find their way.It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense.

Similar experiments with the same kind of results were done with honeybees.These insects also seem to have a special sense ot direction.

In spite of the experiments,the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary.How

would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass.

An answer came from an unexpected source.A scientist was studying bacteria that live in the

mud of ponds and marshes.He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in

one direction—north.

Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside,which

proved magnetic.The bacteria had made themselves into little magnets that could line up with the

earth’s magnet.

The big news was that a living thing,even a simple bacterium,can make magnetite.That led

to a search to see whether animals might have it.. By using a special instrument called magnetometer,scientists were able to find magnetite in bees and birds,and even in fish.In each

animal,except for the bee.the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain.

Thus.the idea of a built—in animal compass began to seem reasonable.

 

The Magnetic Sense— The Living Compass

Passage outline

Supporting details

The existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compass

◇Our earth is a big magnet and a little freely (71)   ▲ 

  magnetic needle lines itself with the earth magnet to point north and south.

◇(72)   ▲   on the idea above, the navigating compass was invented.

The possibility of birds’ built-in compasses

◇ One piece of evidence is the (73)   ▲    of many birds between their summer homes and winter homes.

◇ Birds can recognize star patterns on clear nights and keep on course (74)   ▲     under cloudy skies 

The  (75)   ▲     on pigeons’ and bees’ built-in compasses

 

◇Little magnets were tied to the pigeons’ heads to (76)   ▲     their magnetic sense.

◇The pigeons’ magnetic sense seemed to be affected on (77)   ▲    days.

◇Similar things with the same results were done with bees.

The  (78)   ▲     of the magnetic stuff for the animal compass

◇Little rod-like bacteria were found by chance to swim together in the direction of (79)   ▲    .

◇Some animals had a chain of dense magnetic particles in or close to the (80)   ▲     inside their bodies.

 

 

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