For most students, school life is the same. They go to school and do their homework. But these children from a secondary school have different ideas.

Yang Leyuan is 12 years old this year. He likes drawing and he says that his school life is wonderful. "For me, I like to go out of the classroom and draw all kinds of things. Our teacher Miss Fan takes us to the schoolyard to draw things there. I like her way of teaching. It gives us such great fun."

Tang Xiaotang, a school reporter(记者)，likes writing. She often chats with her classmates and teachers, and writes down their ideas. She is excited to see her articles(文章)on some newspapers. She thinks they can make more people know about her school.

Liu Xilin, thirteen years old, has learned English for five years . She likes studying English in groups(小组)best. She likes to discuss problems with others and find the answers. Everyone in the group can show his or her own ideas . She thinks it is good to study in groups.

（ ）56.In the passage________ students show their ideas.

A. two B. three C. four D. five

（ ）57.Miss Fan teaches _______at Yang Leyua's school.

A. Music B. English C. P.E D. Art

（ ）58.The underlined word "they" refers to Tang Xiaotang's ___________.

A. classmates B. articles C. parents D. teachers

（ ）59.What does the underline word "discuss" mean in Chinese?

A. 讨论 B. 学习 C. 回答 D 宣布

（ ）60.Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

A. Yang Leyuan thinks his school life is wonderful.

B. Tang Xiaotang often sends her articles to some newspapers.

C. Liu Xilin began to study English at the age of five.

D. Liu Xilin likes studying English together with others.

C

Earth Day

To protect the Earth's air, soil(土壤), water, plants and animals.

◆Ways to celebrate:

※picking up rubbish ※ planting trees ※ turning off the water when brushing the teeth ※ taking shorter baths and showers ※ recycling（回收利用） old computers, mobile phones and some batteries (电池) ※ using the used paper, glass and plastic again ※ stopping killing wild animals.

Every Day should be Earth Day!

（ ）61. Why do people celebrate Earth Day?

A. To protect the plants and animals. B. To protect the water.

C. To protect the environment. D. To protect the life.

（ ）62. How many ways are mentioned ( 被提及 ) in the poster（海报） to celebrate Earth Day?