New Horizon English Achievement Test for Grade 2011
Reading &Writing Test Paper
Band Ⅱ Class A
Part ⅠWriting (15 points)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the following topic: How to Make a Good Impression. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (in Chinese) below:
How to Make a Good Impression
1.人人都想给别人留下好印象 2. 给别人留下好印象的途径 3. 我的做法
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Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (10 points)
Directions: Direction: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1---7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For question 8---10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Bullying and Children
What your son is describing is bullying, plain and simple. Although it is late in the school year, you should take action by reassuring your son that he did nothing to bring this on and that you will help him. Many parents, unfortunately, think that bullying and being bullied are rites of passage, something all kids
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endure at some point in their lives just like suffering through boring assemblies and bad cafeteria food. But bullying is not, and should not be, considered a normal part of growing up.
Studies done in Norway show that bullying is most common in the younger age groups but is still present even in the mid-teens. The percent of children who are bullied ranges from 17% in the second grade to about 5% in the ninth grade. A recent survey in the United States shows that 10% of children reported being bullied, 13% reported being a bully, and 6% reported being both bullied and being the bully. This survey was limited to sixth through tenth graders. What is bullying?
Bullying involves intentional and repeated actions and words designed to intimidate or hurt another person. There is usually an imbalance of power, either physical or psychological, between the perpetrator and his or her victim. Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying taunts and name calling by any persons regularly, then that is considered bullying. Physical aggression, social alienation, verbal aggression, and intimidation are the four main categories of bullying.
Many parents are shocked when they find out their child has been the victim of a bully, and a few parents are shocked to find out that their child has been a bully. Victims tend to be more passive, anxious, and insecure than non-victims and to have more negative views of themselves. A small percentage of victims are termed “provocative” because they are both anxious and aggressive, often seeking the attention of the perpetrator.
The bullies, by comparison, tend to be aggressive children and frequently lack sympathy for others. Bullies usually have a positive self-image and a desire to be in control. The bully cherishes power. The cherished myth of the bully as a loner with a poor self-image seeking to bolster his own self-worth by attacking others didn’t hold up to scrutiny of scientific study. Of course, there will always be victims and perpetrators who do not fit these profiles! Any child can be a bully, and any child can be bullied if the circumstances are right.
Although bullying is common, studies report that only half the children report what is happening to a parent, and even fewer to a teacher. Few adults witness the acts of the bully because most aggression occurs at school and places where there is little oversight by an adult. The playground, cafeteria, and test rooms are common locations for the perpetrator to act.
Children who are victims may develop a variety of vague health complaints to avoid going to school or wherever the bullying is taking place. Sometimes
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this kind of school avoidance behavior can be a red flag for parents, so ask your child if he or she is being picked on and bullied. What to do about bullying
If your child reveals to you that he or she is being bullied, take action. Parents can help the child by teaching him how to demonstrate an air of self-confidence by making good eye contact, speaking clearly and loudly enough to be heard. Remind the child to walk away from the encounter, tell the bully firmly that he is in the wrong, and to tell a teacher, parent or other adult what is happening.
Parents of bullies should also intervene to stop the behavior and make it clear that bullying will not be tolerated or ignored. One study showed that 60% of boys who were identified as bullies in graders six through nine had at least one criminal conviction by age 24 years, between 35% and 40% of these children had three or more criminal convictions by that same age. Psychological counseling is often helpful and may identify the underlying problems such as depression or conduct disorder.
There are many resources for parents and teachers. There are a number of good books such as Tackling Bullying in Your School: A Practical Handbook for Teachers by Sharp and Smith as well as Bully Proofing Your School by Garrity, Jens and Porter.
1． According to the author，bullying and being bullied should be considered
as a normal part of growing up. 2． From the second grade to the ninth grade, the percentage of children who
are bullied decreases. 3． Occasional name calling and shoving are not considered bullying because
they usually do no harm to the victims. 4． Victims are described as more passive, anxious, and insecure than
non-victims. 5． Studies reveal that children trust their teachers more than their parents
when they are confronted with bullying. 6． Children who are bullying sometimes even stay away from school without
permission.
7. A Practical Handbook for Teachers is written by Sharp and Smith, professors of a prestigious university.
8. To avoid going to a place where they are bullied, the children may invent various .
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9. Parents can help the bullied child by way of telling him to show by his actions . 10. Finding out such uneasily noticed problems as depression can resort to .
Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)
Directions: There is a blank in each sentence. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose ONE answer which makes the sentence correct.
11. He knew what he had to do, and he got up and did it before he changed
his ________. A. head
B. mind C. brain D. sense
12. Mary was so _______ in her job that she didn't hear anybody knocking
at the door. A. attracted
B. excited C. absorbed D. drawn
13. The reality is, as it has always been, that teaching is a rewarding, but at
times ________ profession. A. instructing
B. benefiting C. well-paying D. frustrating
14. He was a good worker who was ________ to his family as well as to
his work. A. consistent
B. committed C. content D. engaged
15. She is a ______ woman who is certain of her ideas and actions.
A. significant
B. aware C. confident D. intense
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16. He arrived late, _______ was annoying.
A. what
B. that C. which D. the which
17. The boss refused to give any _______ on the fact that his workers were
out of jobs. A. response
B. comment C. answer D. reply
18. Mr. Thomas found the coins while ________ in his back garden.
A. digging
B. was digging C. dug D. digging
being
19. For most people in China, the bicycle is still their main ________ of
transport. A. means
B. impression C. attraction D. course
20. Listening, speaking, reading, and then writing _______ the basic order
in language learning. A. assists
B. constitutes C. establishes D. founds
21. He knew what he had to do, and he got up and did it before he changed
his ________. A. head
B. mind C. brain D. sense
22. Mary was so _______ in her job that she didn't hear anybody knocking
at the door. A. attracted
B. excited C. absorbed D. drawn
23. The reality is, as it has always been, that teaching is a rewarding, but at
times ________ profession.
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