A charter school is created by groups of parents, teachers and community members. It is similar in some ways to a traditional public school. It receives tax money to operate a number of students. The charter school must prove to local or state governments that its students are learning. These governments provide the school with the agreement, or charter that permits it to operate.

Unlike a traditional public school, however, the charter school does not have to obey most laws governing public schools. Local, state or federal governments cannot tell it what to teach.

Each school can choose its own goals and decide the ways it wants to reach those goals. Class sizes are usually smaller than in many traditional public schools. Many students and parents say teachers in charter schools can be more creative.

However, state education agencies, local education-governing committees and unions often oppose charter schools. They say these schools may receive money badly needed by traditional public schools. Experts say some charter schools are doing well while others are struggling.

Congress provided 200 million dollars for establishing charter schools in the 2006 federal budget. But, often the schools say they lack enough money for programs. Many also lack needed space, District officials say they have provided 14 former school buildings for charter education. Yet charter school supporters say officials should try harder to find more space.

Title: 71.

72 ________   Independent public school

Similarities

between charter

schools and

traditional schools  ●73 ________ to operate U number of students

●Having to prove the students are learning

●Getting 74 ________ to operate from government

75 __________

between charter

schools and

traditional schools

●Not having to obey most laws for public schools

●Being free to decide the 76 ________

●Being free to choose the goals and decide 77 ________  them

●There usually being 78 ________ students in charter

schools’classes

●Having teachers who are more creative

Charter

school's

problems  Opinions from

education departments

These schools receiving money

badly needed by 79 ________

Not all doing well

Opinions from

charter schools  Lacking enough money

Lacking 80._________

SECTION B (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage.  Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to Chinese students they always say, "My spoken English is poor," However, their spoken English does not have to remain "poor". 1 would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.

First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is-positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.

Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking, your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English as quickly and well as you can even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense. But it doesn't matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.

The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.

Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then; you will see English opportunities wherever you go.

If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget that English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.

81. According to the passage, what do many Chinese students think of their English?

(No more than 12 words) (3 marks)

82. Why can't some Chinese students find suitable words to express themselves? (No more     than 6 words) (2 marks)

83. According to the writer, what should be the goal when you talk with others in English? (No more than 1 word) (2 marks)

84. By "proactive language learners", what does the writer mean? (No more than 12 words)

(3 marks)

S1研10N C(25 marks)

Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese

以下是一名高三学生王海写给Wise博上的一封信。请以Wise博士的名义回信.

给出至少三点建议。

From: Wang Hai

To: Dr. Wise

Subject: What should I do?

Dear Dr. Wise.

I'm a senior 3 student. Since I became a graduating student, I have been staying up late to finish piles of exercises. I often feel sleepy in class. As a result, I miss lots of key points and it usually takes me more time to finish my homework, which makes it difficult for me to concentrate on what I'm doing. What's worse, I haven't made any progress, which made me lose interest and confidence in studying. What should I do?

Sincerely,

Wang Hai

From: Dr. Wise

To: Wang Hai

Subject: Advice

Dear Wang Hai,

After all, efficiency (效率) means everything in the third year. Wish you a bright future.

Yours,

Dr. Wise

长沙市一中2011届高三月考试卷(一)

英语参考答案

答题卡

题序 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

答案 B C B B C C A B A A A C C A B

题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

答案      B A D A C D D B A C

题序 3l 32 33 3I 35 36 37 38 39 40 4l 42 43 44 45

答案 B A D B C C D C B B C A A D B

题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

答案 D C         C D B D A

题序 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

答案 D C D C A A B A B C

16. being overweight  17. doing exercise/exercising  18. 350  19. no rules  20. 15 minutes

PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

SECTION C

48. the  49. because  50. and  51. from  52. it  53. however  54. Despite / With / For  55. who

PART FOUR  WRITING

SECTION A

71.Charter schools  7-9.Definition / Meaning  73. Receiving tax money  74. agreement (or charter)

75. Differences  76. teaching contents 77. how to reach / ways to reach / ways of reaching 78. fewer

79. traditional public schools  80. (needed) space

SECTION B

81. (They think) their (knowledge of English) grammar is good, while spoken English is poor.

82. Because of/Due to a limited vocabulary.   83. Fluency.

84. Students actively seeking out opportunities to improve his spoken English. / A student should actively seek out opportunities to improve his spoken English.

SECTION C

Dear Wang Hai,

Your problem is not unusual among the senior 3 students and I'll give you some suggestions based on my own experiences and many others'.

First of all, make the most of every class. Not only do your teachers possess all the knowledge for the college entrance exam, but they are experienced in making the knowledge yours and in coping with exams.

Second, find out your problems and go all out to solve them. Exercises are not merely a mean of consolidating what you have learnt but "also a means of finding what you are weak in. If you have a problem, make everything, such as books, teachers or the Internet, a source to tackle it. Last, enough sleep and proper exercise play a key role in achieving high efficiency in our studies, so don't stay up too late and make daily exercise a habit.

After all, efficiency (效率) means everything in the third year. Wish you a bright future.

Yours,

Dr.  Wise

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