【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 A. Giving examples. B. Causeeffect analysis. C. Comparative analysis. D. Process analysis. D A group of kids at McIntyre Elementary School, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have created a special bench to make sure their fellow classmates aren’t left out on the playground. Called the ―Buddy Bench‖, students can use the seat as a safe and supportive place to let others know they’d like to be included in playtime, but may be too shy to ask. The concept of the Buddy Bench is simple: Students who want t o partake in playground games and activities, but may feel hesitant, can take a seat, which signifies(表明 ) to other children on the playground that they may need something extra to encourage them to participate. The idea for the bench came about last year, when Farrell, school counselor at McIntyre Elementary, was conducting a leadership group to help students overe shyness and gain confidence. Four fourthgrade students came up with the idea for the Buddy Bench in this workshop, and worked with Farrell to draft a letter to present to the Parent Teacher Staff Organization to make the bench a reality. The PTSO approved the students’ proposal, and installed(安裝 ) a bright metal bench with a cheerful sign that reads ―Buddy Bench‖ on the school’s playground. Since it was installed on Nov. 16, the bench has been effective. The simple concept has resonated with(引起共鳴 ) the students, and already has created a better environment within the school munity. ―Each day, I go to see the buddy bench working,‖ Farrell said. ―The lessons they are learning now will benefit them their entire lives. It is simply a beautiful example of kids wanting to be kind and continue to be kind every day.‖ 12. Who is Buddy Bench created for? A. Students who love games and activities. B. Students who want and continue to be kind. C. Students who are in Farrell’s leadership group. D. Students who are left out on the playground. 13. Who thought of the idea for the Buddy Bench? A. Farrell. B. The PTSO. C. Four students. D. Some parents. 14. What does the underlined word ―they‖ in the last paragraph refer to? A. The PTSO. B. The workshop members. C. Buddy Bench users. D. Farrell and teachers. 15. Which of the following statements can show ―the bench has been effective‖? A. More and more creative ideas have e up. B. The workshop kids have set a good example. C. The PTSO has decided to provide more buddy benches. D. Some shy students have found friends on the playground. 第二節(jié) (共 5 小題 。每小題 2 分 ,滿分 10 分 ) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 Ideas to Make Your School a Green Campus Universities are doing everything they can to bee a green campus. But there are also items students can do to make your campus more ecofriendly. Recycle everything, especially paper! There is a large amount of paper a college student goes through per semester. 16 We know that these things can’t be avoided, but the way you handle the use of all the paper can really help create a better green campus. Buy green. 17 Paper, cleaning products and water are products that can be purchased as recycled goods. They’re slightly more expensive than the normal products, but it’s worth it to make a green campus. Walk and bike to school. Most campuses, especially those that are trying to bee a more ecofriendly campus, have pretty good public transit. 18 Walking or biking will help make your campus a green university. 19 . A water bottle can be refilled at any water fountain and can easil