《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:
Grade
1
Lesson 1 The New Bicycle
Lesson 2 The Greedy Dog
Lesson 3 Look at the Sky
Lesson 4 Our Chores
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1- 4
Lesson 6 The Giant Turnip
Lesson 7 My First Trip to the
Dentist
Lesson 8 A Day with Grandpa
Lesson 9 The Sun and the Wind
Lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 Snow Day
Lesson 12 The King of the Jungle
Lesson 13 Starry Night.
Lesson 14 My Wobbly Tooth
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 Over the Ocean Blue
Lesson 17 A Visit to a Petting Farm
Lesson 18 The Storybook Club
Lesson 19 Perogies
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16 -19
Lesson 21 My Mom, the Student
Lesson 22 Jane Wants a Pet
Lesson 23 Who Am I?.
Lesson 24 Oops
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 Mr. Mom
Lesson 27 My New Dog
Lesson 28 The Duck Hunters
Lesson 29 One Man Band
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 25-29
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Grade
2
Lesson 1 The Tomatina
Lesson 2 Lets Save Water
Lesson 3 Tooth Tales
Lesson 4 Kellys Broken Wrist
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1- 4
Lesson 6 My Special Hobby
Lesson 7 Brother Moon and Sister Sun
Lesson 8 Smores
Lesson 9 Why the Sea is Salty
Lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 The Fox and the Stork
Lesson 12 Johnny Appleseed
Lesson 13 Who Invented the Sandwich?
Lesson 14 Playing Catch
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 Going to the Movies
Lesson 17 Dave and Grant Love
Kayaking
Lesson 18 The Clean Park
Lesson 19 Going to the Library
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16 -19
Lesson 21 Springtime Tadpoles
Lesson 22 The Washing Machine Box
Lesson 23 The Moon
Lesson 24 Billys Bad Dream
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 Clouds and Rain Today
Lesson 27 What is a City?
Lesson 28 Ant and Grasshopper
Lesson 29 A Pleasant Tale
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 26-29
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Grade
3
Lesson 1 The GoatOur Best Friend
Lesson 2 The NarwhalA Real-Life
Unicorn
Lesson 3 The Sugar Shack
Lesson 4 Shooting Stars
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1-4
Lesson 6 My Brother Loves to Dance
Lesson 7 The Story of Honey
Lesson 8 Marsupials
Lesson 9 Peppers
Lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 What Are Things Made of?
Lesson 12 A Gaggle of Geese?
Lesson 13 DurianKing of Fruits
Lesson 14 Forest Mammals
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 One Great Wall
Lesson 17 The Amazing Coconut
Lesson 18 Angela and Samson
Lesson 19 Sleep
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16-19
Lesson 21 The Ski Vacation
Lesson 22 Birds, Birds, Birds!
Lesson 23 Carolines Soup
Lesson 24 Time and the Seasons
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 The Dominican Republic
Lesson 27 My Birthday Party
Lesson 28 Maxs Good Habit
Lesson 29 Annas Basketball
Adventure
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 26-29
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Grade
4
Lesson 1 The Fox and the Little Red
Hen
Lesson 2 Emmas Favourite Restaurant
Lesson 3 Grace Darling
Lesson 4 Damon and Pythias
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1- 4
Lesson 6 The Merchants Caravan
Lesson 7 The Life Cycle of
Butterflies
Lesson 8 Conflict Resolution
Lesson 9 About Soils
Lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 The Strangest Animal on
Earth
Lesson 12 Madagascar
Lesson 13 EnglishA Worldwide
Language
Lesson 14 OgopogoCanadas Lake
Monster
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 Cheese Rolling
Lesson 17 The Longest Train Ride
Lesson 18 A Mystery
Lesson 19 Our Wonderful Rainforests
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16-19
Lesson 21 Our Window Box Herb Garden
Lesson 22 Tulipomania
Lesson 23 Our Summer at the Farm
Lesson 24 Monkey Training
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 The Land of the Northern
Lights
Lesson 27 A Slice of Ocean Life
Lesson 28 One Hump or Two?
Lesson 29 Something in the Air
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 26 -29
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Grade
5
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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Grade
6
Lesson 1 The Big Five of the Safari
Lesson 2 Seven or Eight Summits?
Lesson 3 Global Climate Change
Lesson 4 WritingThe Greatest
Invention
Lesson 5 Review Lessons 1- 4
Lesson 6 Bonsai
Lesson 7 Night Flyers
Lesson 8 An Exotic Dilemma
Lesson 9 Moving Mountains
Lesson 10 Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11 Going Batty
Lesson 12 Living Lights
Lesson 13 Getting Up to Speed
Lesson 14 So, You Want to Be a
Writer?
Lesson 15 Review Lessons 11-14
Lesson 16 A Dry, Hot Land
Lesson 17 Looking Into the Eye
Lesson 18 The Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World
Lesson 19 All About Salt
Lesson 20 Review Lessons 16 -19
Lesson 21 Planet Chanyikhei
Lesson 22 The Disappearing Aral Sea
Lesson 23 Blocking Water
Lesson 24 Its a Birds Life
Lesson 25 Review Lessons 21- 24
Lesson 26 Watery Giants
Lesson 27 Point and Click
Lesson 28 Always Have Hope
Lesson 29 The History of Mauve
Lesson 30 Review Lessons 26-29
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The Big Five of the Safari
Would you like to go on safari? The word
means journey in Swahili, the language of east Africa. This word was later
borrowed by wealthy travellers from Europe, who liked going to hunt animals in
Africa. Over time, the word safari became part of the English language, and the term big five came
about. It refers to the five most dangerous animals to hunt on safari. So, what
are the big five? The answers might surprise you.
Elephants
They are very big animals, weighing up to
6,000 kilograms. However, they can run up to 40 kilometres per hour! Although
they have poor eyesight, they must always be approached with caution.
Rhinoceros
These animals can be as heavy as 1,000
kilograms. They are shy and like to be left alone. If you bother them, they can
get really grumpy and unpredictable. Rhinos cannot see well, but they have
excellent hearing and a good sense of smell.
Leopards
At around 80 kilograms, leopards are smaller
than lions, but they are very fierce and intelligent. Leopards can leap 3
metres in the air, and can carry animals that weigh 3 times more than they do!
They have a keen sense of smell and hearing, and can see well in the dark. They
like to wander alone, most often at night.
Lions
These
are the largest carnivores in Africa. A male lion can weigh up to 230
kilograms, and its loud roar can be heard up be 10 kilometres away. This is why
we call the lion the King of the Beasts. Unlike leopards, lions like to spend their days sleeping with
their pride or group, when they
are not looking for food.
Water
Buffalo
These
are considered the most dangerous of all African animals. They are intelligent
and cunning and work together to fight against enemies and protect the weaker
members of their group. They can weigh up to 600 kilograms.
Fortunately,
when we talk about going on safari these days, we mean we are going to visit
Africa to look at the lovely beasts on this continent. We shoot them only with
our cameras. And lets not forget the other amazing
animals of Africa, such as the giraffe, the hippopotamus, and the wildebeest.
Can you think of some more?
I. Word list
grumpy: angry
intelligent: very smart
keen: very good
carnivores: meat eaters
cunning: trick
II. Draw lines to match the descriptions of the animals.
1. leopards sleep with their pride
2. elephants can get grumpy
3. water buffalo approach with caution
4. rhinoceros wander alone at night
5. lions most dangerous African animal
III. Short answersFind the important information in the
reading.
1.
another word for animals: b _ _ _ _ _
2.
the language safari comes from: S _ _ _ _ _ _
3.
what safari means: j _ _ _ _ _ _
4.
a word meaning meat
eaters: c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5.
the largest African animal: e _ _ _ _ _ _ _
IV. Write T true or F false for each sentence.
___
1. The rhinoceros is not a dangerous animal.
___
2. Leopards are larger than lions.
___
3. Water buffalo are more dangerous than elephants.
___
4. Leopards are very smart.
___
5. Giraffes do not live in Africa.
___
6. The big
five usually live together.
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 _ _ _ _ _ _