Issue 513 For Junior 2
福建省石狮市中英文实验学校 孙丽平

Take a look at homework abroad P(3)
I. Pre-reading (discussion)
1. What homework do you usually get?
2. Is it difficult for you to finish your homework on time?

II. While Reading
Read the passage and answer the following questions:
1. What's the usual English homework students do at Unionville High School?
    Students usually put together English presentations.
2. What does the writer need to do for the English presentation?
    She needs to do some research online.
3. What's the writer's geography and history homework?
   She usually does paper work and makes posters.
4. How does the writer feel about science?
   She felt it was very hard at first, but now she feels it’s easier than before.
5. What's the Chinese meaning of the last sentence "No matter what homework you get, just try your best"?
   It means "不管你的家庭作业是什么，你只要尽力去完成就好".

Choose the answer:
1.  In what order does the writer usually write an essay?
① Get the outline back and start to write the essay.
② Wait for the teacher to give some suggestions.
③ Make an outline and write down the main ideas.
A. ①②③   B. ③②①   C. ③①②D. ②③①
2. 2. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Of all the subjects the writer likes science most.
B. The writer always tries her best to finish her homework.
C. Homework in Canada is more difficult than in China.
D. Doing homework is a piece of cake for the writer.
Key: BB

III. Post-reading
Which homework do you prefer, yours or the writer's?

Van Gogh is remembered for his 'Starry Nights' P(4)
I. Pre-reading (discussion)
1. Do you know anything about Van Gogh?
2. What was Van Gogh famous for?

II. While Reading
Comprehension check
1. From the first three paragraphs we know Van Gogh _____.
A. preferred to draw at night
B. would be 125 years old if still alive
C. was good at drawing himself and nature
D. was popular all over the world while alive
2. What does the underlined word “it” mean in Paragraph 3?
A. The Starry Night.
B. The natural lighting.
C. The Impressionist style.
D. The Post-Impressionist style.
3. How old was Van Gogh when he died?
A. He was 53 years old.
B. He was 73 years old.
C. He was 37 years old.
D. He was 35 years old.
4. How was Van Gogh's life when he was alive?
A. He sold ten paintings.
B. He was short of money.
C. He had many friends.
D. He lived a happy life.
5. The article mainly tells us of _____.
A. Van Gogh's death
B. Van Gogh's self-portaits
C. Van Gogh's family
D. Van Gogh's achievement
Key: CCCBD

III. Post-reading
Search more information about Van Gogh on the Internet.

Best moment of your life P(6)
I. Pre-reading (discussion)
1. Do you look forward to your life?
2. What was the best time of your life?

II. While Reading
Comprehension check
1. How did the writer feel about his upcoming 30th birthday?
A. Excited.  
B. Worried.  
C. Angry.  
D. Tired.
2. Which of the following is NOT true about Nicholas?
A. He grew up and studied in Austria.
B. He loved his wife and children.
C. He left Austria during World War II.
D. He didn’t know how to spend his time.
3. From Nicholas’ reply, we know that he ____.
A. lost the best time of his life
B. was always happy with his life
C. looked forward to his new decade
D. was not in good condition
4. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. You’re never too old to learn.
B. Confidence is the key to success.
C. Be thankful for what you have today.
D. Time and tide wait for no man.
Key: BDBC

III. Post-reading
1. What do you plan to do in a decade?
2. What can you learn from the story?