Hannah goes to first grade in her school. Her teacher says that today's lesson is about butterflies. Hannah loves butterflies and she enjoys drawing them. The teacher tells the class that butterflies change as they grow up. They do not always look the same. That is very interesting! Today, the teacher tells a story about butterflies.

The baby butterfly starts as a tiny egg on the leaf of a plant. The eggs rest on the leaf as they grow bigger. Sometimes, the mother butterfly is scared that a snake could eat her eggs. So, she makes many eggs. The eggs grow tiny caterpillars inside. When the caterpillars get out of the eggs, they start to eat the plants. They grow bigger and bigger. After they get big enough, they grow inside of a cocoon. The cocoon usually hangs down from a tree branch. It grows the body parts of a butterfly. It looks scary, but it is harmless.

Hannah's class is very happy with today's lesson. The teacher tells the students to draw a butterfly on paper. Everybody screams with excitement. Some of the butterflies look like twin brothers. They have similar colors on their wings. Nature is very beautiful and exquisite.

Best Friends Evan always wished he had an identical twin brother - someone born at the same time as him - to share his love of baseball with, but unfortunately, he was an only child. Then one day a new neighbor moved in next door, and Evan couldn’t believe his luck: the couple had a son the same age as him named Scott.

Scott loved baseball just like Evan, and their favorite sports team happened to be the San Francisco Giants. Also, Evan had a hobby of collecting smashed coins from places he visited. Scott thought it was really neat and wanted to start his own collection.

Evan and Scott adored baseball and loved it so much they each had their own set of baseball cards. Evan had the same hair color as his favorite Giants player Hunter Pence, and he even dressed up as him for Halloween. Evan and Scott had a friendship unlike any other, and couldn’t be happier to be best friends.

Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was an American pilot who was the first female pilot to fly by herself across the Atlantic Ocean. Many people admired her for her bravery in flying as well as her best-selling books. In 1937, in her attempt to fly around the world, she and her plane went missing. To this day, no one has been able to solve exactly what happened to her over the ocean.

How Amelia Earhart died to this day is still a mystery. Although recent evidence shows that it is possible that her plane experienced difficulties and crashed into the ocean. Despite the fact that it has been many years since Amelia Earhart died, she is still admired today for her success as a pilot and author.

During Amelia Earhart’s lifetime, many women faced great difficulties because women were not given the same opportunities as men. Although such poor treatment of women still exists today, the treatment of women is now considered to be fairer. In the 1930s, it was very difficult for a woman to have certain jobs, such as detectives, doctors, or pilots.

Perhaps the mystery of Amelia Earhart will never be solved. The best detectives in the world have tried, but the case is too difficult to decode. Even though many years have passed since she went missing, she remains today one of the most admired female pilots in history.

Thomas Edison DML An inventor is someone who creates something original. Thomas Edison was an inventor. He invented many things, but he is most famous for inventing the light bulb. Thomas Edison was gifted with the ability to use his visions and ideas to create things that changed the world. Inventors are patient people. They often have to experiment with their ideas in various ways before they get those ideas to work correctly.

Thomas Edison was famous for saying, “ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” He said this because creating the lightbulb was a gigantic struggle. He tried more than 1,000 times before he created a light bulb that really worked.

He had to remain dedicated to his ideas even when he made mistakes. He would often work for days without showering. Although he was a homeowner, he often chose to sleep at his laboratory or factory in order to devote more time to his work. He would work alone in his laboratory for weeks at a time and not make an appearance until he had finished his project. His assistants had to be available to work at all hours. He didn’t covet friendships. Instead, he was at his best when he was working alone on his creations. Inventors take ideas and make them soar.

美国教学视频连接 Career Development Students go to college to study various subjects such as physics, biology, English, or engineering. However, there is an important class that many students overlook - career development. In a career development course, students learn skills that will help them obtain employment after graduation. Career development courses cover a variety of topics: interviewing techniques, organizational skills, confidence building, and resume writing.

Interviewing techniques are taught in several ways. Students are usually asked to perform role plays, with one student as the interviewer and the other as the interviewee. The teacher will video the role play, so the students can discuss the interview together.

For the organizational skills topic, students will often be asked to organize their calendars and set goals. The teacher might ask them to create a weekly task list.

For confidence building, students will learn important social skills, such as networking, which will help them be competitive.

Lastly, for resume writing, students will learn how to organize their resumes. For example, putting the skills that the employer prefers at the top of their resumes.

Solar Power for the Church?

Last month, our church was given an unexpected donation of $500,000. It was a true blessing for the survival of our church and helped to cure the ailment of the mounting debt which has plagued our church for years. One of the church’s largest expenses was our electric bill, so a change was necessary in our electricity expenses.

An engineer who attends the church suggested that we use the recent donation to install solar panels on the roof of our church, which would allow us to generate our own power and eliminate the electric bill. Another interesting ingredient in his suggestion was the fact that if the solar panels would produce more electricity than we used, the church could sell the electricity to neighboring businesses, which could even help us generate a slight profit.

The leaders of the church and the engineer debated and analyzed this proposal for several weeks. The dimensions of the church roof were measured, our expected electricity demand was assessed, and several bids were sent in from solar power companies. Our town had many cloudy days, so we had to make sure that the sunlight could penetrate the clouds and be absorbed by the solar panels.

After much analysis, our church decided to move forward with the solar panels. The church chose a company that usually charged a very high price, but we came to an agreement on a price that was reasonable for both the company and the church. This company also included a lifetime guarantee for free service. This same company built a similar solar power system in a neighboring fire station . The head of the fire station spoke with our head pastor and he too recommended that we move forward with our plan.

Courtroom Drama Today was a scary day for Stephanie. It was the day that she would confront her assailant in court. He was facing criminal charges for his incomprehensible crime. Stephanie had hired a great team of lawyers to help prosecute him, but her assailant had also hired a private lawyer, John Banks. She knew Banks would try to convince the jury to acquit her assailant of all charges. Banks was a famous lawyer, with a gross habit of picking his nose. He was known for his ability to make juries feel remorse for criminals. In order to do this, he always used the same tactics. He would depict his clients as the victims of childhood abuse, or he would say that his clients were insane. If Banks was successful in convincing the judge of his client’s insanity, then the judge might deem him ineligible for trial. Stephanie’s lawyers would refute the claims of insanity. They think pleading insanity is taking an easy way out, and the defendant has had no history of psychological or mental issues prior to the case. Stephanie has to relive the horror by retelling the story to a courtroom full of people. She also has to face Banks, who will cross-examine her and ask her tough questions. He will also try to undermine her credibility and question every detail of the story. Stephanie’s lawyers have tried to prepare her for the cross-examination as best as they can, but they don’t know what Banks could ask her. They can only make educated guesses. Stephanie has to stay strong and stand by her story the whole time so that the jury will trust in her version and not her attacker’s. Her attacker could face up to eight years in prison if the jury finds him guilty. Stephanie will only feel like justice has been served if he faces prison time and any other consequences the judge deems appropriate.

Every year around Christmas, we go to visit our grandparents. They live far away in the mountains of Sierra Nevada. I like to go there because my brother Tim and I have a wonderful time playing in the snow. Sometimes, we lay down on the ground and watch the snow spin around above us. Our parents let us play until it gets dark outside and we are able to see the stars in the sky. At night, the road becomes frozen and slippery.

My grandmother makes a sweater for me every year. The sweater may have a picture of a snowman, a Christmas tree, or a moose. I like my newest sweater because it is red, and it keeps me warm when I play outside.

My grandmother makes a very tasty breakfast for us. It usually has cinnamon rolls with warm cocoa milk. This breakfast is wonderful, and it keeps me warm and cozy. This helps because the mountain wind outside is very cold.

This year, a big pool of water next to the cottage has frozen completely. It is like a big arena where we can skate and play hockey together. We can enjoy skating on the ice during the day.

Please use the following formula to estimate your reading speed.

Total number of words x % of correct answers = effective reading words (ERW) Reading Time = Total Time - Test Taking Time ERW/time = Effective Reading Words Per Minute.

********************************************************************* For this reading quiz, the total number of words is 357, and Test Taking Time is 2 minutes.

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A，B，C，D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。（共10小题，每小题1分） The Lost Tooth Anna was excited when her tooth [1]. She [2] it under her pillow before going to bed.

“Will the Tooth Fairy bring a gift?” she asked. Her mom [3] and said, “Just [4] in the magic.” That night, Anna had a pleasant [5] about a fairy flying and sprinkling sparkles under warm sunlight.

When she woke up, there was a small box under her pillow. Inside was a [6] coin and a tiny note that [7], “Thank you for your courage!” Anna felt [8] and brave. She promised to [9] her teeth daily and avoid eating too many [10].

Every year around Christmas, we go to visit our grandparents. They live far away in the mountains of Sierra Nevada. I like to go there because my brother Tim and I have a wonderful time playing in the snow. Sometimes, we lay down on the ground and watch the snow spin around above us. Our parents let us play until it gets dark outside and we are able to see the stars in the sky. At night, the road becomes frozen and slippery.

My grandmother makes a sweater for me every year. The sweater may have a picture of a snowman, a Christmas tree, or a moose. I like my newest sweater because it is red, and it keeps me warm when I play outside.

My grandmother makes a very tasty breakfast for us. It usually has cinnamon rolls with warm cocoa milk. This breakfast is wonderful, and it keeps me warm and cozy. This helps because the mountain wind outside is very cold.

This year, a big pool of water next to the cottage has frozen completely. It is like a big arena where we can skate and play hockey together. We can enjoy skating on the ice during the day.

Urban Garden Rebirth Project Help bring life back to the city’s unused spaces. From the basement courtyard in Central Quarter to the scenic rooftop gardens downtown, we’ll plant, survey soil, and teach compost cycles. Volunteers will learn about innovation in urban farming, improving mental health and providing protection for rare species. This project builds greener cities and stronger connections.

GROUPS Groups of five or more must arrange in advance. Please review the List of Available Garden Sites and complete the Group Project Request Form.

AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING Volunteers aged 12+ are welcome; under 16 need parent/guardian approval.

Bring your Volunteer Agreement Form, personalized water bottle, gloves, and wear clothes for all weather. No experience needed—training and tools provided. Counts toward community service.

UPCOMING EVENTS Date & Time Meeting Location Mar. 2, 9:00–12:00 Central Quarter Garden Gate Mar. 9, 10:00–1:30 Riverside Rooftop Greenhouse Mar. 16, 8:30–12:30 North Park Community Terrace 1. What is the main aim of the Urban Garden Rebirth Project? [Answer1] 2. What is the minimum age to join this project? [Answer2] 3. What are volunteers advised to bring? [Answer3] 4. What should volunteers be prepared for? [Answer4] 5. Where will the event on March 9 take place? [Answer5]

Passage (Teacher Reads Aloud): "Yesterday, my class went to an art show.

It was free 免费的!

We saw pictures on display 展示.

The artists used a tripod 三脚架 to hold cameras.

We raised 举起 our hands to ask questions.

I want to improve 改善 my drawing.

It was clear 清楚的 everyone was happy.

I review 复习 art daily 每日的.

After, we walked slowly 慢慢地 back to school.

We were tired but not sad 伤心的." Student Tasks: Read Aloud: Each student reads 1-2 sentences.

Vocabulary Check: Teacher: "What is 'display 展示'?" (Student 1): "Show 给別人看." Teacher: "Why use a tripod 三脚架?" (Student 2): "Hold cameras 放相机."

Vocabulary Words bike 自行車 science 科學 assist 協助 soup 湯 salt 鹽 recycle 回收 craft 工藝品 volunteer 志願者 bump 撞擊 claim 宣稱 Passage: Read each sentence aloud.

Today is Science and Service Day!

I ride my bike 自行車 to school.

We do a fun science 科學 project.

Then I assist 協助 my teacher with lunch.

We cook soup 湯 and add salt 鹽.

I help recycle 回收 bottles.

I also make a craft 工藝品 for a volunteer 志願者.

I had a small bump 撞擊 on my knee, but I’m okay!

I claim 宣稱 this was the best day ever!

Vocabulary Check 詞彙檢查 Teacher: “What does assist 協助 mean?” Student 1: “To help someone. 幫助別人。” Teacher: “What is a volunteer 志願者 ?” Student 2: “A person who helps for free. 免費幫忙的人。” Teacher: “What is a bump 撞擊 ?” Student 3: “A small hit or bruise. 小碰撞或瘀傷。” Teacher: “What does recycle 回收 mean?” Student 4: “To use things again. 再次利用物品。” Teacher: “What is a craft 工藝品 ?” Student 5: “Something you make with your hands. 用手做的東西。” Teacher: “What does claim 宣稱 mean?” Student 6: “To say something is true. 表示某件事是真的。”

Vocabulary: Read the following words.

environmental 環境的 trash 垃圾 girl 女孩 author 作家 remark 評論 organize 組織 awareness 意識 team 團隊 sick 生病的 survival 生存 Passage: Read each sentence aloud.

Our school has a new environmental 環境的 project.

One girl 女孩 named Lani had a great idea.

She read a book by a famous author 作家 who wrote about nature.

Lani made a strong remark 評論 : “We must help our Earth.” She helped organize 組織 a clean-up day at the park.

We worked as a team 團隊 and picked up trash 垃圾 .

The project raised awareness 意識 about pollution.

One boy said he was often sick 生病的 from dirty air.

Lani said, “This is about our future and survival 生存 .” I want to join again next week!

Vocabulary Check 詞彙檢查 Teacher: “What does environmental 環境的 mean?” Student: Related to nature and the Earth. 和自然與地球有關的。

Teacher: “What is trash 垃圾?” Student: Waste or things we throw away. 丟掉的廢物或東西。

Teacher: “What is an author 作家?” Student: A person who writes books. 寫書的人。

Teacher: “What is a remark 評論?” Student: A comment or something someone says. 一句話或評論。

Teacher: “What does organize 組織 mean?” Student: To plan and arrange an event. 計劃並安排一個活動。

Teacher: “What is awareness 意識?” Student: Knowing about something important. 對重要事情的了解或認知。

Teacher: “What is survival 生存?” Student: Staying alive and safe. 活下來，保持安全。

Passage 1 Kings Garden, Peter Pan often goes there.

The Garden is in London.

The King lives there.

People like you and me cannot go inside.

Passage 2 The Garden has many gates.

You can only go in through one gate because others are locked.

There is a lady.

She has balloons.

She sits outside of the gate and guards it.

Passage 3 She is new.

The old one is gone.

The lady always sits there with many balloons.

She cannot move quickly.

If she moves quickly, the balloons will fly away Passage 4 The Garden is very big, very large with many trees.

In the Garden, through the gate, you will first see a place called the Figs, but you will be afraid.

There are many strange little people in Figs.

They will look down on you because they dress beautifully.

Of course, you are not.

Passage 5 Sometimes, some Figs will come outside of the Garden.

Mabel is one of them.

She is the only friendly one.

Passed Figs, we are now in the Broad Walk, a big and wide street.

It was small, but grew bigger and bigger.

Kind of like, children grow into grown-ups.