Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees, anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.
At Westlake College, more than 60 percent the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we're giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
【小题1】The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ______.| A．use for their schoolwork | B．access the Internet |
| C．work at home | D．connect them to libraries |
| A．They don't really talk. | B．They use the computer language. |
| C．Laptops have speakers. | D．The writer wants to catch our attention. |
| A．All teachers use computers. | B．1,500 students have laptops. |
| C．It is an old college in America. | D．Students there can do anything they want. |
| A．university students like using computers to do a lot of work |
| B．computer technology changes a lot |
| C．laptops are easy to use |
| D．laptops are cheaper to afford |
| A．attend lectures on information technology | B．travel around the world |
| C．get information from around the world | D．have free laptops |
| A．The program is successful. | B．The program is not workable. |
| C．The program is too expensive. | D．We don't know the result yet. |
I hope you’ re well and not working too hard! I’ ve been revising for my exams now for the last two weeks. That’ s why I haven’ t written for such a long time.
Since the beginning of this year we’ ve been doing a project called ’ World Class’. Have you heard of it.’? Not everyone in the class could take part, but luckily I could. The school chooses a ’twin school’ (姊妹学校) in a different area of the world. Our head teacher chose a school in Uganda. They gave us someone to write to from that school. For three months, I’ve written to a girl called Louisa, who is the same age as me.
It’ s been more interesting to hear about her life. She’ s told me all about her school and described her daily (日常的) life. I can’ t believe that her School doesn’ t. have any electricity. She goes to ’school from eight o’ clock in the morning until six. O’clock. in the evening. I can’ t believe how lucky we are here! She’ s also told me that she often can’ t go to school because she has to look after her baby brother and sister. She’s tried to teach me some of her language and it’ s really difficult.
I love it because it’ s the first time I’ ve thought about what life must be like somewhere else. I can’ t believe people miss classes here when everything is so easy for us. I think more people should help out with projects like this. At the weekend we’ re going to have a sports day to help raise money to send to the school. Perhaps one day I’ll be able to go to Uganda and meet Louisa myself--who knows?
Lots of love,
Suzanne
【小题1】Suzanne hasn’ t written to Estelle for long because she is
| A．travelling in Uganda | B．getting ready for her exams |
| C．busy doing a project | D．, choosing a ’ twin school’ |
| A．excited | B．surprised | C．thankful | D．lucky |
| A．It is a world class. | B．The school day starts at six o’ clock. |
| C．It has no electricity. | D．It is smaller than Susanne’ school. |
| A．Louisa lives a poor life | B．Louisa has stopped going to school |
| C．Louisa is older than Susanne | D．Louisa and Suzanne have the same interests |
| A．communicate with others | B．write in a foreign language |
| C．treasure what she has | D．know the importance of friendship |
| A. World of Japanese (3 p.m.—5 p.m. Saturday) You should have some basic knowledge of Japanese before you take this course. B. Teenagers in Japan (9 a.m.—11 am. Saturday) After this course, you will be able to speak some daily Japanese. C. Swimming Club After this course, you’ll be able to swim breaststroke (蛙泳), backstroke (仰泳) and crawl (自由泳).Time: 9 a.m.—11 a.m. Sunday D. Yoga Club This kind of sports originated in India. It can help you relax your body and mind. You can join us on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. E. Taichi Club In our club, you can learn something about this ancient Chinese Kungfu. Time: 9 a.m.—11 a.m. Saturday. F. Guitar Club Do you want to sing the hottest pop songs while playing the guitar? Then come and join in this course. Time: 9 a.m.—11 a.m. From Monday to Saturday G. Piano Club Learn to play the piano with famous pianist Ma Long. You’re welcome every weekends from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. |
The Breakfast Club
“What do you usually have for breakfast? ” I asked my students and heard the following:
“I never eat breakfast.”
“I don’t get time to eat.”
“I eat some bread and hurry to school.”
Sometimes I didn’t have my breakfast or just got an iced coffee, so I wanted to do something for myself and my students. I started the Breakfast Club. My idea was to have breakfast with a student every day and learn about them. Sometimes I would bring some special food, such as cupcakes or doughnuts（甜甜圈）, when I felt the student worked hard at school.
When I shared my new idea with my class, they were excited. They talked about what food to bring when it was their turn（轮到的机会）, and who would get the first invitation（邀请）. When I told the parents of my class the idea, they welcomed it, too.
The next day, I put an invitation on Nicholas’s desk. He was often late and had difficulty with his schoolwork. When most of my students laughed and talked with one another, he was always alone. He didn’t smile a lot. But when Nicholas saw the invitation, there was a big smile on his face.
The next morning, he was my first student to get to school. We sat at my desk and ate a meal of cereal and juice. I learned that he had two dogs and he played soccer with his father at weekends. We both enjoyed the meal. Later that day, I put an invitation on a new desk, cereal. I saw many benefits as my students had their turn to eat breakfast with me. No one was late for school; they worked harder in school; they were happy to talk with me and other teachers.
【小题1】The writer started the Breakfast Club to ________.| A．cook good breakfast for his students |
| B．have breakfast with a student every day |
| C．make his students have breakfast together |
| D．make parents cook breakfast for their children |
| A．He did well in his schoolwork. |
| B．He talked with his classmates a lot. |
| C．He was happy to get his teacher’s invitation. |
| D．He was late for the breakfast with his teacher. |
| A．Good things. | B．Unlucky things. | C．Difficult things. | D．Interesting things. |
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