Issue 483 For Junior 2
云南大学附属中学  凌红珊

Dress code too strict? P(2)
I. Pre-reading  
What are your school uniform rules?
What do you think of them?

II. While reading
1. Cassidy had to go home on Nov 5 because _____.
A. she was late for school
B. she left her homework at home
C. she didn’t wear uniform that day
D. she didn’t wear the right uniform

2. According to the new dress code, students can’t wear _____ at school.
A. sports shoes
B. ties
C. tailored trousers
D. black leather shoes

3. What does the headmaster think of the new rule?
A. It may be too strict for students.
B. It’s important for students’ growth.
C. It will be stopped after several weeks.
D. The school will make some changes later.

4. The article talks about _____.
A. what kind of school uniforms students like
B. why British schools have strict dress codes
C. differences of dress codes between the UK and the US
D. the new strict dress code for students in a UK school
Key: DABD
III. Post reading
Discuss with your partner:
Is it good to have such strict school uniform rules? Why?

Are our tears connected to joy P(5)
I. Pre-reading (discussion)
1. They cried when they won gold medals. Why?
2. Have you ever cried when you’re happy?

II. While reading
1. Why do researchers believe people cry during joyful moments?
A. It is truly sad.
B. It is strange.
C. It is logical. 
D. It is impossible.

2. Which is a positive experience with a negative emotion response?
A. A student cried when learning she failed the exam.
B. A kid cried when he couldn’t get a toy.
C. The parents cried when they couldn’t find their kid.
D. A player cried when he won the gold medal in a competition.

3. The underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 4 means “_____”.
A. make something less strong
B. make something stop
C. make something clear
D. make something stronger

4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. What emotional balance is.
B. How to keep emotional balance.
C. The reasons of emotional balance.
D. The researchers’ future plans.
Key: CDAC

III. Post-reading
  Discuss:
Emotional balance is important. Please share some examples.
 
First time he saw me play P(6)
I. Pre-reading (discussion)
1. What do the photos remind you of?
2. Are you moved by your father’s love? Please share your story with us.

II. While reading 
Answer the questions
1.Why couldn’t Adam play in a football game before?
2. What does ”warming the bench” mean in the second paragraph?
3. Why did Adam become silent after reading the message?
4. What do we know from the story?
5. What can we learn from Adam’s father?

III. Post-reading
Discuss:
Father’s love is so warm. November 27 is Thanksgiving Day.
What will you do to express your love and thanks to your dear dad?