New rules and behaviour standards(行为规范) for middle school students came out in March. Who are excellent students? Middle schools use a new way to decide that. The best students won't only have high marks. They will also be kids who don't dye(给……染色) their hair, smoke or drink. The following are some of the new rules.
Tell the truth. Have you ever copied anyone else's work during an exam? Don't do it again. That's not something an honest student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents you have done your homework.
Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for others. Bird-Loving Week is in April in China. Does your school do anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. When more people work together, it makes it more fun for all the people.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you will discover(发现) another Earth someday. Don't
look down on new ideas. Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome
them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Use the internet carefully. Try not to look at Web pages that are bad for you. You can use the Web for homework.
任务一 选择正确答案
1. According to the passage, what should students do during the Bird-Loving Week?
A. Dye their hair.
B. Play computer games.
C. Join in school activities.
D. Copy others' homework.
2. What does the underlined phrase "look down on" mean in the passage?
A. To view something from a high place.
B. To think less of something.
C. To look forward to something.
D. To take care of something.
3. What can we infer from the passage about excellent students?
A. They only care about getting high marks.
B. They are honest and open to new ideas.
C. They never use the internet for homework.
D. They dislike animals and nature.
4. What does the underlined word "them" refer to?
A. New ideas.
B. Students.
C. Parents.
D. Animals.
任务二 回答问题
1. When did the new rules for middle school students come out?
They came out in March.
2. According to Paragraph 1, what shouldn't excellent students do according to the new rules?
They shouldn’t dye their hair, smoke or drink.
3. Why should we welcome new ideas?
Because new ideas make life better for everyone.
4. How should students use the internet?
They should use the internet carefully and keep away from bad Web pages.
5. What family rules do you have at home?
(请自拟一句话作答)
I must finish my homework first every day and I can’t spend too much time on the internet.（言之有理即可）
