Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero reading课时作业

一、阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　Dear Parents，

　　I'm delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child's education.Our school offers first­class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.

　　We aim to provide a high quality British­style education characterized by：

　　The arrangement of the English national curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.

　　High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.

　　A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence，confidence，tolerance，good manners and respect.

　　A recognition of the school­parent partnership in the successful education of the children.

　　An acknowledgement that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help them realize their academic and other potential，thereby preparing them for their chosen continuing 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 schooling，we make sure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning.Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England，it is adapted where appropriate，to ensure suitability for our diverse student body.Thus，we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of schooling，as well as the acquisition(获得)of a broad body of knowledge.

　　Students are given opportunities to develop many skills，which include skills in language，science，technology and mathematics，in the 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 the community.Throughout the school years，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 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.