《跟美国学生同步练阅读》是北美教师依据现行美国中小学教学大纲共同核心标准Common Core State Standards 编写而成,《跟美国学生同步练阅读》采用全英文方式编写,为出国留学早准备。《跟美国学生同步练阅读》是继《美国语文》、《英国语文》等经典教材之后,专门为国内准备留学的中小学生定制的全英文学习辅导读本,每一课后都有同步习题。对其他英语学习者,亦可适用。
About the
Common Core
The Common Core is a set of high quality academic
standards in mathematics and English language arts ELA.
In 2009 the state school chiefs and governors that
comprise CCSSO and the NGA Center coordinated a state-led effort to develop the
Common Core State Standards. Designed through collaboration among teachers,
school chiefs, administrators, and other experts, the standards provide a clear
and consistent framework for educators.
The standards were created to ensure that all students
graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in
college, career, and life, regardless of where they live. The standards define
the knowledge and skills students should gain throughout their K-12 education
in order to graduate high school prepared to succeed in entry-level careers,
introductory academic college courses, and workforce training programs.
Forty-two states, the District of Columbia, four
territories, have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common
Core.
目錄:
Lesson 1 European Microstates
Lesson 2 The Superfoods
Lesson 3 The Inca
Lesson 4 The Skeleton Coast
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1- 4
Lesson 6 The Seven Wonders of the
Modern World
Lesson 7 Farewell, Kiribati
Lesson 8 The Seven Natural Wonders
of the World
Lesson 9 Extreme Sports
lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 Burger Time
Lesson 12 Australias Giant Toads
Lesson 13 Rock On!
Lesson 14 Moon Mystery
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 Digging up History
Lesson 17 The Search for Undersea
Treasure
Lesson 18 An Unlikely Friendship
Lesson 19 River Dolphins
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16-19
Lesson 21 Galapagos Giants
Lesson 22 Amazing Animals
Lesson 23 The Story of Kiid Kiyass
Lesson 24 Brians Bike
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 A Unique Flyer
Lesson 27 The Ringed Planet
Lesson 28 Muscles in the Wild
Lesson 29 No Baking Required
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 26-29
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內容試閱:
European Microstates
Did you know that there are countries so
small, many of us have never heard of them? Five of the smallest countries in
the world are in Europe, commonly known as the European microstates.
Andorra
This country is in the Pyrenees, the mountain
range that separates France and Spain. It is a small principality, which means
it is ruled by a prince! It is about 470 square kilometers and has a population
of about 70,000. While Andorrans make up only about one-third of the
population, almost half are Spanish and the rest are Portuguese and French. The
official language is Catalan.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is also a
principality. It is the fourth smallest country in the world. Its area of 160
square kilometers is home to 33,000 people who speak mostly German. There is
great skiing here.
San
Marino
Founded in the year 301,
San Marino is one of the worlds oldest republics. It is the third smallest country in the world,
with an area of 61 square kilometers and a population of about 28,000. Its people
speak Italian and are very much like Italians themselves. Tourism is the main industry,
but banking, ceramics, clothing, wine, and cheese are also important to the
countrys economy.
Monaco
As the second-smallest country in the world,
Monaco is located on the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of France, not far
from the Italian border. It has a population of 32,000 and is only 2 square
kilometres! It is the worlds most densely populated country! Many wealthy people choose to live
here, most of them French or Italian.
Vatican
City
Known as the headquarters of the Roman
Catholic Church, Vatican City is the worlds smallest country, measuring only 0.44 square
kilometres. It is located in Rome, the capital city of Italy. Although it is
home to only 890 citizens, 3,000 people commute from Rome to work here every
day. Millions of tourists visit each year to see its buildings and famous
artwork.
I. Word List
micro: very small
founded: began, started
densely populated: many people in a small area
wealthy: having lots of money, rich
commute: travel to and from work or school
II. Match the names with the descriptions.
1. San Marino one of the worlds oldest republics
2. Vatican City official language of Andorra
3. Catalan capital city of Italy
4. the Pyrenees worlds smallest country
5. Rome a mountain range
III. Answer the following questions.
1. What is a principality?
___________________________________________________________.
2. Where is
Monaco?
___________________________________________________________.
3. What can we
say about Monacos population density?
___________________________________________________________.
4. Why do you
think Monaco is popular for wealthy people?
___________________________________________________________.
5. Which
microstate has great skiing?
___________________________________________________________.
IV. Whats the
word? Using the clues, find the correct words in the reading.
1. a group of
mountains: r _ _ _ _
2. a kind of
alcoholic drink: w _ _ _
3. the number of
people who live in a country: p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. the leader of
a principality: p _ _ _ _ _
5. something
that is true: f _ _ _
6. paintings and
drawings: a _ _ _ _ _ _