The first day of school began on a bright note for a teacher who was glancing over the class roll. After each student’s name was a number, such as 138,140,154 and so on. “Look at these IQs,” she thought to【小题1】(she). “They’ve given me a terrific class.” As a result, the elated teacher worked harder with this class than with her others. She tried new【小题2】(innovation) that she thought would challenge them and hold their interest. And it worked. The class did much better than any of her other classes,【小题3】she had taught in the usual way. Only later did she find out that the figures after each pupil’s name stood for their locker numbers.

There are several reasons why school uniforms (校服) are a good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody 【小题1】(have)to worry about fashion (时尚). Everybody wears【小题2】 same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth 【小题3】gives off light in the dark.When the children are walking or 【小题4】 (cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can 【小题5】(easy) see them.

But can uniforms help improve school standards？The answer 【小题6】this question is not clear. One study in America found that students' grades improved a little after the school introduced 【小题7】 (uniform). But some students didn't want 【小题8】 (wear) the uniforms. Other American studies showed no connection (联系) between uniforms and school performance.

School uniforms are 【小题9】(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting 【小题10】(get) rid of (摆脱) them.Some very good schools don't have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.

Welcome to senior high school! I can’t wait to tell you what senior high school life is like. Senior high school life is full of challenges and 【小题1】 (opportunity). When you rise to these challenges, you will find that your time and effort will open the door to your potential. Potential is a natural ability that can 【小题2】 (develop) with your efforts. While developing as a student and as a person, you will discover your potential and make 【小题3】 difference to society. 【小题4】 (realize) your potential, you need to make the most of your school resources. It is 【小题5】 (equal) important for you to develop good habits, such as planning your study,【小题6】 (set) clear goals and balancing your schoolwork【小题7】 other activities. Meanwhile, 【小题8】 (face) with difficulties, you’d better look on the bright side and have confidence in yourself. 【小题9】 a famous saying goes, “ A journey of a thousand miles 【小题10】 (begin) with a single step.” You need to make great efforts to train your mind, develop your character and realize your potential. I do believe you will try your best and make us proud.