individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.

A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.

Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure

suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge. Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the

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aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.

We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family. 1.What do you think the author is? A.A school principal B. An exchange student.

C. An assistant professor D. An experienced lecturer.

2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?

A. To develop some good students’ skills. B. To meet the needs of different students.

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C. To offer an insight into the local culture. D. To help students realize their potential. 3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Manners B. Self-discipline

C. Qualities. D. Independence.

4.What is the purpose of the passage? A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching. B. The author is stressing that

responsibility is the most important thing for a student.

C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.

D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。

1.A 【解析】推理判断题。文章以第一人称来叙述，

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实际上是英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，所以可推测这是学校的一位领导。故选A。。

3.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章中“A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged.”可知，A、C、D三项内容都在文章中提到了。故选B。 4.C 【解析】推理判断题。这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息；再根据“Dear Parents:”可知，其目的在于希望更多的家长把自己的孩子送来学习。故选C。

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