Do you think you are smart? If you are not sure, You Are Smarter Than You Think by an American
teacher Thomas Armstrong will tell you: you are smart in some way.
     To show this, Thomas tells the story of his life. When he was little, he did badly at school and was
sent down a year. But later on, he found he was good at writing. He worked hard and became a writer
and teacher.
     Being smart does not just mean being good at school tests. There are many other ways to be smart.
Thomas Armstrong says there are different types of intelligence: music, sports, space, getting on with
people, being able to understand yourself, and being good at natural history.
     Every child has any one of these intelligences. The point is how to find them and make use of them.
     Each child comes into the world with some talent (天賦). If the child is helped, he can do better in
our world.
     Parents and teachers must help the child to keep those gifts. Thomas says a good way to build these
intelligences at home or school is story-telling.
     If you want to be friendly with other people, you can prepare a story and put on a play before other
people. It is the same with musical intelligence, since you can make the lyrics (歌詞) of a song!
     If you want to know more about ways to be smart, write to You Are Smarter Than You Think at
www.thomasarmstrong.com.

1. Thomas Armstrong thinks that _____.

A. he's much smarter than anyone else
B. everyone can be smart in some way
C. smart children are good at school tests
D. people who are smart are hard-working

2. As a young boy, Thomas Armstrong _____.

A. knew about types of intelligence
B. was rather poor at school tests
C. wished to be a writer and teacher
D. got on well with other people

3. Which of the following can help build children's intelligences?

A. School Tests.
B. Song lyrics.
C. Natural history.
D. Story-telling.

4. The text is most probably _____.

A. a web advertisement
B. a science report
C. a book introduction
D. a touching story

5. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Practice makes perfect
B. No pains, no gains
C. You can all be clever kids
D. One is not too old to learn

     Skiing only caught on for ordinary Chinese in the mid-1990s in the country's north and northeast, but has
since developed into a pastime that can be practiced nationwide. Here are four resorts (度假勝地) worthy of
consideration.
Yabuli Ski Resort
     The ski resort, built on Yabuli Sun Mountain, part of the Changbai Mountain Range, is located in China's
northernmost province, Heilongjiang.
     It has the best snow quality, skiing trails and impressive views. Wild animals are often spotted on the site.
     The resort serves as the primary training centre for China's national teams. It also has a trail vertical drop
from 200 meters to 1 200 meters with an average drop of 700 meters.
     What's cool: The largest ski resort in China.
Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort
     This is a great destination for snowboarders and skiers to escape the rush life of the city and is a large
recreational spot that boasts excellent ski slopes, world-class facilities, beautiful natural scenery, as well as
convenient accommodation and dining services.
     Travelers are also able to take a bird's eye view of the Great Wall by catching a cable car along 1 200
meters.
     What's cool: Close to the Great Wall and Beijing's largest ski resort.
Shennongjia Ski Resort
     Opened in 2004, the ski resort is located in the inland of Shermongjia. It covers an area of 100 000 square
meters and is only 0.5 km from the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve.
     There are ski tracks for beginners and more than 20 coaches for tourists. While experiencing the excitement
of skiing, people can also admire Shennongiia's distinctive scenery of countless different odd mountain valleys,
unknown beautiful flowers and plants.
     What's cool: Largest winter sports complex for skiers from South and Central China.
Changbai Mountain Ski Resort
     The ski resort is an ideal place for skiing and ice-skating because of its well-constructed ski tracks,
comprehensive winter sports training facilities and breathtaking environment.
     Enthusiasts can also choose other activities including motor skiing, sleigh skiing, shooting and hunting. The
area's natural hot springs are another attraction of the resort.
     What's cool: The resort is located in the heart of Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve's thick forest and has
natural hot springs.

1. The passage is intended to _____.

A. encourage people to learn skiing during holidays
B. attract people to ski in these places
C. offer services of booking tickets for skiing
D. provide people with a better understanding of skiing

2. In what way is Changbai Mountain Ski Resort different from the other three resorts?

A. It has various training facilities.
B. It has coaches for tourists.
C. It has natural hot springs.
D. It has breathtaking natural scenery.

3. China's national teams are usually trained at _____.

A. Yabuli Ski Resort
B. Shermongjia Ski Resort
C. Changbai Mountain Ski Resort
D. Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort

                                                             
     Welcome to catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the
yearly Kids'n Fishing Photo Contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries (VDGIF) in celebration of National Fishing Week!
     The winning pictures are those that best catch the theme "kids enjoying fishing". Winners will receive
different fishing related prizes. Winning pictures will also be posted on the VDGIF website and may be used
in all kinds of VDGIF publications. There is no need to be a professional photographer. Any photo will do.
     Contest Rules
     ●Children in the photographs must fall into one of the following age groups when the picture is taken:
l-5, 6-10.
     ●Photos must not be more than l year old.
     ●Photos must be taken in Virginia.
     ●Children in a boat must be wearing a life jacket.
     ●Only one photo submission (提交) per child.
     ●Submit photo on photograph quality paper, no CD's accepted.
     ●Photos must not be bigger than "4×6" size.
     ●Please stick a piece of paper to the back of the photo including: name, age, address, phone number and
location where the photograph was taken.
     ●Photos must be postmarked on or before June 19,2011.
     ●Judging will take place in July and winners will be posted on the VDGIF website.
     ●Prizes will be sent directly to the winning children.
     ●This contest isn't open to immediate family of VDGIF employees and sponsors. Immediate family
members refer to children, relatives or others living in the same household with a VDGIF employee or sponsor.
     To Enter:
     Send your photo, with the child's name, age, phone number and address to:
     2011 Kids'n Fishing Photo Contest
     Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
     P.O. Box 11104
     Richmond, VA 23230-1104

1. The purpose of the contest is to ____.

A. encourage people to take more pictures
B. celebrate a national fishing related activity
C. help people realize the importance of fishing
D. encourage people to go fishing with kids

2. Which of the following photos can enter the contest?

A. A photo which was taken in California in 2009.
B. A large photo whose postmark is July 11, 2011.
C. A photo which was taken in Virginia on Sept. 23, 2010.
D. A photo on which there is a 12-year-old girl.

3. What can be known about the prize of the contest?

A. Winners will get a great deal of money.
B. Winners will be allowed to travel in Virginia for free.
C. Winners' works will be seen on any website.
D. Winners' works may appear on the covers of VDGIF publications.

     TYPING 
     This course is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those who want to improve their typing.
The course is not common. You are tested in the first class and begin practicing at one of eight different
skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.
     Course fee: $125 Materials: $ 25
     Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks.
     This course is taught by a number of qualified business education teachers who have successfully taught
typing courses before.
     UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS
     This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know very much about computers, but who need to
learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do and how to use them.
     Course fee: $ 75 Equipment fee.. $10
     Jan. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, Wed.& Sat. 9～11:30 a. m.
     Joseph Saunders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twenty years
of experience in the computer field.
     STOP SMOKING
     Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now is the time to stop smoking
using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.
     Course fee: $ 30
     Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 Mon. 2～5 p. m.
     Dr John Good is a practicing psychologist who had helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

1. If you choose the UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS course, you will have classes _____.

A. from Monday to Sunday
B. from Monday to Friday
C. on Wednesday and Saturday
D. on Saturday and Sunday

2. The STOP SMOKING course will last _____.

A. for half a day
B. for three hours
C. for a week
D. for four weeks

3. Mr. Black works every morning and evening, but he wants to take part in one of the three courses.
    The most probable course he will attend is _____.

A. typing
B. understanding computers
C. stop smoking
D. all the courses

4. The typical difference of "Typing" from the other two is _____.

A. people with different skill levels may learn at different speed
B. you will take a test after the course
C. you will pay the fee before practicing
D. you will pay less money

     At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students
can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
     Mathcounts Club
     Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. It hopes to provide students
with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Schools select
individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners
progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge student's
math skills, develop selfconfidence and give rewards for their achievements.
     Envirothon
     The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse
environmental issues, ecosystems (生態(tài)學(xué)). The ecology field competition for five-member middle school
teams offers competitions in wildlife, soil, forestry, and current environmental issues. Students work and
learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
     Future Problem Solvers
     Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may
happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to"think out of the box",
or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams made up of four students read
future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough
can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
     Builders Club
     Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each
Builders Club is co-sponsored (共同捐助) by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn
by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a "Teacher
of the Year" program, provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to
support local shelters.
     Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join
in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.

1. Students choosing Mathcounts Club could ____.

A. get help in science careers
B. enjoy solving future problems
C. perform community service
D. study wildlife and soil

2. If you enjoy thinking about futuristic problems, ____ is a good choice for you.

A. Mathcounts Club
B. Builders Club
C. Future Problem Solvers
D. Envirothon

3. The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose ____.

A. Mathcounts Club
B. Builders Club
C. Future Problem Solvers
D. Envirothon.

4. What is the common feature of the four clubs?

A. Competitions.
B. Leadership.
C. Scientific researches.
D. Exploration of talents.

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C. teachers who are eager to improve their students' French.
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2. Rocket French Premium describes itself as _____.

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