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(2019·太原高三年级模拟)
Dear Parents，
I’m delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child’s education. Our school offers first－class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.
We aim to provide a high quality British－style 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 school－parent 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.
【解题导语】 该文是一封学校校长致家长的信。
1．What do you think the author is?
A．A school principal.
B．An exchange student.
C．An assistant professor.
D．An experienced lecturer.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“Our school offers first－class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.”可推知，本文的作者是文中所提到的学校的校长，故选A。
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.
C．To offer an insight into the local culture.
D．To help students realize their potential.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body.”可知，课程的调整是为了适应学生需求的多样性。
3．Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．Manners.
B．Self－discipline.
C．Qualities.
D．Independence.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据文中第五段的“A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.”及最后一段第三句可知，文章中没有提到自律。
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 with a friendly atmosphere.
C 解析：写作意图题。根据全文的整体内容可推知，本文是一封校长致家长的信，介绍了学校的特色和优势，目的在于向家长推广这所学校，鼓励更多家长把自己的孩子送到这所学校来学习，故选C。
