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南通市海门区2021-2022学年高三第二次诊断测试
英 语
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并回交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the man’s teacher want to do
A. Improve the class. B. Talk with students. C. Give the man homework.
2. Why is the man traveling to Germany
A. To meet his boss. B. To go sightseeing. C. To visit a factory.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. The types of shoes.
B. The way to choose shoes.
C. The man’s target price range for shoes.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Fellow-travelers.
5. When will the woman start preparing dinner
A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 3:30 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. In the car. C. At the gas station.
7. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Tired. B. Worried. C. Relieved.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which film did the woman see recently
A. Australia. B. GoldenEye. C. The Proposal.
9. What kind of films does the man like
A. Action films. B. Comedy films. C. Scientific films.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a program. C. Conducting a job interview.
11. What does the man usually do at the weekend
A. Go swimming. B. Do the cleaning. C. Do some volunteer work.
12. What does the man want to say in the end
A. Work hard. B. Love your family. C. Exercise improves health.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does the woman plan to live
A. In her parents' house.
B. At the school dormitory.
C. In an apartment close to school.
14. What will the woman spend most of her time on during the holiday
A. Study. B. Work. C. Travel.
15. When did the man begin to look for an apartment
A. A week ago. B. Two weeks ago. C. A month ago.
16. Why has the man failed to find a suitable apartment
A. Because of the size. B. Because of the price. C. Because of the location.
听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Josh look like when he came to school at first
A. Happy. B. Curious. C. Confident.
18. Who was the speaker
A. A doctor. B. A principal. C. A reporter.
19. What did Josh do after getting home from school
A. He did his homework.
B. He played with his friends.
C. He took care of his younger brother.
20. What did Josh do in the kindergarten
A. He taught kids. B. He cleaned the room. C. He prepared teaching tools.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Useful TEFL Sites
Askmytutor
It’s always heartwarming to see a professional offering to answer questions sent in by students over the net, and this is clearly the strongest aspect of this TEFL site. The site’s design is bright and clear, suitable for its young target audiences, but ifs a shame that none of the activities offered take advantage of the interactive (交互式的) qualities of the net. In the current climate of technological progress, being asked to print out and complete a word search puzzle by hand could best be described as “strange”.
BBC World Service
This is a comprehensive site for teachers and students offering online courses, an e-mail discussion forum (论坛) run by Alice and Bee, and an invaluable news stories section where recordings of features can be accessed together with a detailed explanation of key vocabulary and idioms. The Learning English section provides teachers with a large number of present-day “issue” topic areas. As well as raising all the questions to get a more advanced class discussion going, there are online recordings of experts voicing their opinions which could provide excellent listening practice.
Dr Kenji Kitao’s keypal resource
A keypal is a computer pen pal and the Dr Kenji Kitao site offers numerous links for e-mail projects divided into those that are suitable for students and others designed for teachers wishing to develop writing partnerships with colleagues at other schools.
Learn English
Created by the British Council, and available in a wide range of languages, this site is an unmissable resource for language teachers involved with children of any age. Simple word games, poetry, songs, lyrics and stories are all available as resources to support a lesson or as standalone activities. This is not simply a resource site, however, but also gives advice on finding a suitable language course depending on your country of origin.
21. What is the disadvantage of Askmytutor
A. Its activities can't be done online.
B. Its design can't satisfy young audiences.
C. Its professionals are far from committed.
D. Its courses are quite beyond young audiences.
22. What can you do at BBC World Service
A. Improve your listening skills. B. Discuss a topic with an expert.
C. Make a few featured recordings. D. Start a new e-mail discussion forum.
23. Which site should you visit if you want to get an online penfriend
A. Askmytutor. B. Learn English.
C. BBC World Service. D. Dr Kenji Kitao's keypal resource.
B
An Arkansas doctor, T. Atiq helped his former patients face the New Year with less debt, voiding (使无效) more than $650,000 of unpaid medical bills for those once under his care. Each patient received a card with a personal greeting from their doctor. The note thanked each patient for trusting Dr. Atiq with their care followed by the generous surprise. “If this gave them a little
bit of assistance then I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do so,” the physician said.
Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Atiq founded the Arkansas Cancer Clinic in the community of Pine Bluffto make cancer care available for the economically disadvantaged. Before its opening, Pine Bluff cancer patients traveled at least 50 miles for treatment. Dr. Atiq was clear that his patients’ needs were always his top concern—not their ability to pay.
Dr. Atiq knew all too well the huge financial pressure often faced by patients. Although he wished all of his patients could simply focus on recovery from disease, many were simply not in a position to—even if they had insurance. And, most of his patients had to work while receiving treatment. Some of his patients, including elderly grandmothers, were already working two jobs before getting sick.
In the same spirit of generosity that Dr. Atiq opened his clinic, he is now closing its doors to begin a new chapter. Dr. Atiq is a full-time professor of Head and Neck Surgery at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His patients safely transitioned to a hospital to continue their cancer care.
Dr. Atiq feels his act of kindness was a small gesture in comparison to what his patients have given to him over the years. “The courage and resilience (适应力) that I have learned from my patients are invaluable,” he says. “The issue is their health. I am hoping that they can be cured of cancer. Or, it is controlled well to where they are living productive, happy lives with their families, their friends, and their loved ones.”
24. What did Dr. Atiq do for his former patients
A. He paid off all their debts.
B. He forgave them their debts.
C. He made invitation cards for them.
D. He gave a New Year dinner for them.
25. What is special about the Arkansas Cancer Clinic
A. It treated poor people free of charge.
B. It had a long history of about 50 years.
C. It was the first clinic of its kind in Pine Bluff.
D. It attracted cancer patients across the country.
26. What is paragraph 3 mainly talking about
A. Reasons why Dr. Atiq closed his clinic.
B. Problems that Dr. Atiq's former patients faced.
C. Suggestions that Dr. Atiq gave to elderly patients.
D. Challenges that Dr. Atiq met in the course of work.
27. What can we learn about Dr. Atiq
A. He is pursuing a new career.
B. He has retired from his post.
C. He hopes to stay healthy to treat more patients.
D. He wants to raise public awareness about cancer.
C
The sunflower sea star has been listed as a critically endangered species following a groundbreaking population study led by Oregon State University (OSU) and The Nature Conservancy.
“These giant sea stars used to be easy to find and were a hit with divers. Unfortunately, your chances of finding one now are next to nothing in most of the areas near the United States—this listing is one step to extinction—and I don’t think they’re coming back without help,” said OSU’s Sarah Gravem, a research associate in the College of Science and the lead author of the study.
Populations of the sunflower sea star suffered dramatic crashes because of a marine (海洋的) wildlife epidemic (流行性的) event, which began in 2013. Scientists used more than 61,000 population surveys from 31 data sets to calculate a 90.6% decline in the sunflower sea stars and estimated that as many as 5.75 billion animals died from the disease, whose cause has not been determined. Moreover, the research showed no sign of population recovery in any region in the five to seven years since the event.
Sunflower sea stars are a key catcher of purple sea urchins (海胆) and the sea star decline has helped the increase in the urchin population in many regions. Too many urchins are linked to a decline in kelp forests (海藻林) already facing pressure from marine heat wave events, making the future uncertain for ecosystems that provide habitat for thousands of marine animals and help
support coastal economies.
“Because most people aren’t out in the ocean every day, we don’t realize how much it’s being changed and impacted by humans. We need to think about how to keep our ocean healthy. While reducing the release of carbon dioxide is the most pressing need, rebuilding key catcher populations, like the sunflower sea star, can be an important piece of the puzzle too,” said study co-author Sara Hamilton, a Ph. D. candidate in the OSU College of Science.
28. What can we infer about sunflower sea stars from Sarah Gravem’s words
A. They attract many tourists to the United States.
B. They cannot adapt to the new environment.
C. They cannot recover on their own.
D. They present a danger to divers.
29. What led to the sharp decline in the number of sunflower sea stars
A. Human beings’ overfishing.
B. The arnval of a new species.
C. The rising ocean temperature.
D. The occurrence of a marine disease.
30. What is the relationship between sunflower sea stars and the sea kelp forests
A. The sea kelp forests provide habitats for sunflower sea stars.
B. Sunflower sea stars help preserve the sea kelp forests.
C. Sunflower sea stars feed on the sea kelp forests.
D. Their common enemies are sea urchins.
31. What might Sara Hamilton agree with
A. More species should be introduced to the ocean.
B. Scientists play the most important role in protecting the ocean.
C. The influence of human activities on the ocean is not getting serious.
D. More action should be taken to increase the number of sunflower sea stars.
D
Constant notifications (通知) on your phone. TV news specials in place of your favourite sports show. WhatsApp full of COVID-19 articles your out-of-touch aunt just “had to share”. Sound familiar If our daily news intake was counted in calories, many of us would have put on even more weight in recent months.
While audience numbers for network television news shows remain much higher than usual in many countries, ratings are, in some places, starting to decrease. In the UK, news shows have recorded their lowest audience figures since the country went into lockdown (居家隔离). The Nieman Journalism Lab, part of Harvard University, recently reported that “news traffic to news sites, both in the US and around the world, is pretty much back to pre-coronavirus levels.”
There are also many people who are finding themselves consumed by the news cycle more than usual. Journalists, communications professionals, doctors, scientists and, most recently, disinfectant (消毒剂) producers are among those having to stay on top of daily comments and data in a way they've never previously experienced. For many, this is happening while they are working from home and managing vague boundaries between their work and private lives.
So how should we balance news fatigue (疲劳) and anxiety with the need to remain informed on the latest news during the crisis John-Paul Davies, a London-based expert, argues that for most of us, checking the headlines once a day is a sensible goal. This could be reduced to once a week for those with high levels of anxiety. He says it is also important to select “a trusted news site” or radio station with a focus on “facts rather than guesses”.
For those whose work is connected to the coronavirus crisis, experts accept it may be much harder to reduce news consumption. But John-Paul Davies says it’s still important to make an effort to “put boundaries” around how much information you watch or read. Liz Martin, a therapist based in London, recommends regular digital check-ins with workmates doing similar roles. “It’s really important to be a support to one another,” she argues.
32. What happened to people during COVID -19
A. They kept on putting on weight.
B. They lost touch with their relatives.
C. They were overloaded with news on COVID-19.
D. They were forced to choose between TV news and sports shows.
33. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed
A. By giving examples. B. By testing assumptions.
C. By making predictions. D. By drawing comparisons.
34. The author want to explain in Paragraph 3 that .
A. making a smart and successful career move is very important
B. the boundaries between work and life vary from person to person
C. the advantages of working from home outweigh its disadvantages
D. some people are strongly affected by the news cycle for professional reasons
35. What is John-Paul Davies’ advice
A. Seeking help from others. B. Turning to reliable sources.
C. Keeping checking the headlines. D. Putting information in order of importance.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Culture is a popular word in sport. Coaches often relate the cause of their success or failure
to this word. 36
The short answer is, while the cultures of some sports teams can create long-term success, others will only deliver success in the short term, if at all. Culture is a key factor in the success of any organized group. So what is a sports team’s culture
Every team has a culture. 37
Culture is a measure of the observable behaviors your team promotes and accepts. Basically, culture is best defined simply as “the way we do things around here” or “the way we behave around here”. 38 Some teams support a certain culture but actually behave in a very different way. Your team’s culture leads to either effective and productive results or ineffective and unproductive results.
Now that we have begun to illustrate the importance of culture, what are the benefits of having a culture that is consistent throughout your organization or at your team level
39 Research has shown that when employees and senior leaders have the same view of the culture, the level of employee engagement (including satisfaction, commitment and likelihood of recommending their organization as a great place to work) is much higher than in less consistent cultures. To put it frankly, when culture is consistent, everyone wins.
Unfortunately, there’s not as much research about team culture in a sporting context. 40 There are many elements of organizational culture that are directly applicable in a sporting context.
A. Even if you do not know what yours is, one exists.
B. Consistent cultures tend to have more engaged people.
C. But why should you care about your sports team’s culture
D. A different and unique culture can be one of your team’s disadvantages.
E. Culture is neither what you think nor want to do, but rather what you do.
F. The real question here is: what are the reasons for the success of a sports team
G. However, we can draw much from business-focused research, as in the end “people are people”.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“This year,” my dad said, “we’re going camping!” His excitement was met with a disappointing sigh. 41 , he wasn’t upset.
The views during the trip were amazing, but none of those mattered to me. My mind was on my phone. I remembered the first time I looked up was for something 42 —my phone had no
43 . My dad said that it would be 44 until we returned home. I would be 45 in the forest for four days with no way to contact the outside world. I went to bed angry that night. But something 46 when I awoke in the morning. 47 immediately burying my head in my phone, I 48 something else: my surroundings. As my dad and I walked the trails, I felt the weight of a thousand stressors disappear from my shoulders. I realized being 49 to nature made me focus more on myself.
That was fifteen years ago, and I carry that 50 to this day. When I received my first work e-mail, I 51 the reason why my dad 52 a campsite with no access to technology. In a world that asks for more connectivity, the need to 53 your cellphone becomes stronger. Having me time is nearly 54 when I can be 55 at any time of day or night. So, I need to work harder at it.
41. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise
42. A. familiar B. shocking C. attractive D. original
43. A. time B.sound C. service D. power
44. A. mobile B. private C. full D. useless
45. A. trapped B. punished C. trained D. attended
46. A. appeared B. ended C. changed D. formed
47. A. Because of B. Apart from C. Along with D. Instead of
48. A. cleaned up B. focused on C. contributed to D. showed off
49. A. close B. blind C. similar D. new
50. A. dream B. lesson C. stressor D. trial
51. A. understood B. wondered C.recorded D. preferred
52. A. passed B. rebuilt C. described D. chose
53. A. check up B. talk through C. put aside D. adapt to
54. A. painful B. impossible C. unreasonable D. obvious
55. A. appreciated B. replaced C. recognized D.reached
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The last year of high school is a time to start thinking about the future and what you should do after 56 (graduate). Have you ever considered 57 (be) a journalist
Despite the decline of print journalism, there is still life in good writing. Being a journalist makes you on 58 go all the time. Beyond the fact-checking, interviews, and proof-reads, a journalist is expected to be on the edge of the culture. In-depth conversations with an editor are conducted about what stories are current and unusual, suggesting a perspective on the world that deserves 59 (bring) to light.
No two days for a journalist are ever the same. Finding the best material for a story could mean attending a press conference, holding an interview over the phone, or hammering out paragraphs. The story 60 (come) first, and journalists do 61 it takes to make it accurate and thought-provoking.
Strong communication skills are a must for a journalist. 62 social skills, a journalist won’t get very far. Besides, journalists have to be able to come up with ideas 63 (creative).
For a job 64 rewards your intelligence, foresight and quick thinking, you’d feel it hard to find anything 65 (satisfy) than being a journalist.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友John发来邮件，提到他打算高中毕业后休学一年进行社会实践，但他又担心休学后很难重新适应学校生活。
请你用英语给他回一封邮件，谈谈你的看法。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.你的看法；
3.鼓励他自己做决定。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear John,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As I sat by the window of our schoolhouse that afternoon, my heart began to sink further with each passing car. This was a day I had been looking forward to for weeks. Miss Pace had kept a running countdown on the blackboard, and our class had almost gone crazy by the time the much-anticipated “party Friday” had arrived.
I had happily volunteered my mother when Miss Pace requested cookie volunteers. Mom’s chocolate chips were the best on our block, and I knew they would be a hit with my classmates. But two o’clock passed, and there was no sign of her. Most of the other mothers had already come and gone, dropping off their offerings of dessert. My mother was missing in action.
“Don’t worry, Robbie. She’ll be along soon,” Miss Pace said as I looked sadly at the street. I looked at the wall clock just in time to see its black minute hand shift to half past two.
Around me, the noisy party went on, but I wouldn’t leave my window watch post. Miss Pace did her best to comfort me, but I just stayed there, holding out hope that the familiar family car would appear, carrying my embarrassed mother with a tin of her famous cookies under her arm.
The three o’clock bell soon awoke me from my thoughts and I sadly grabbed my schoolbag and headed home.
On the four-block walk, I plotted my revenge (报复). I would slam the front door upon entering, refuse to return her hug when she rushed over to me, and never speak to her again.
The house was empty when I arrived and I looked for a note on the refrigerator that might explain my mother’s absence, but found none. Heartbroken and angry, I was lying face-down on my bed upstairs when I heard her come through the front door and mount the steps.
When she entered my room and sat beside me on my bed, I didn’t move but instead stared blankly into my pillow, refusing to acknowledge her presence.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I’m so sorry, honey,” she said. “I just got busy and forgot.”
I desperately tried to recall the words she had used to comfort me from times past when I cried.2022届高三第二次诊断测试
英语参考答案
第1部分 听力，每小题1.5分，满分30
1-5 ACCBA 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 ACCAB 16-20 BABCA
第2部分 阅读，每小题2.5分，满分50
21-23 AAD 24-27 BCBA 28-31 CDBD 32-35 CADB 36-40 CAEBG
第3部分 语言运用，满分30
第一节 ，每小题1分，满分15
41-45 ABCDA 46-50 CDBAB 51-55 ADCBD
第二节 ，每小题1.5分，满分15
56. graduation/ graduating 57. being 58. the
59. bringing/ to be brought es 61. whatever/ what
62. Without 63. creatively 64. that/ which 65. more satisfying/ more satisfactory
第4部分 写作，满分40分
第一节 ，满分15
Dear John,
I’m writing to share some of my thoughts about your planning to take a gap year before starting university.
I fully understand your concerns about being unable to readapt to an academic environment, but the gap year is a time for personal growth, learning new skills and seeing life in a different way. When you start university, you will be enthusiastic and have much motivation.
I hope you can make the right decision by yourself. I’ll always have your back.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节，满分25
“I’m so sorry, honey,” she said. “I just got busy and forgot.” I didn’t move. “Don’t forgive her,” I told myself. “She forgot you. Make her pay.” Then my mother did something completely unexpected. “I’m so sorry,” she sobbed softly. “I let you down. I let my little boy down.” She sank down on the bed and began to weep like a little girl. I was so shocked. I had never seen my mother cry. To my understanding, mothers weren’t supposed to.
I desperately tried to recall the words she had used to comfort me from times past when I cried. “It’s okay, Mom,” I stammered with difficulty. “We didn’t even need those cookies. There was plenty of food. Don’t cry. It’s all right. Really.” My words, as inadequate as they sounded to me, made my mother sit up. She wiped her eyes, and a slight smile appeared on her tear-stained cheeks. I smiled back awkwardly. We didn’t say another word but held each other in a long and tight embrace.
听力材料：
(Text 1)
M: My online teacher asked the class for suggestions to make the class better.
W: That’s great! I always like it when a teacher does that.
(Text 2)
W: Well, I can’t see why you are travelling to Germany.
M: I know you want me to stay here, but my boss is sending me. I’m supposed to have a look at a factory there and learn something from it.
(Text 3)
W: How much do you usually pay for shoes
M: I have a rule — unless it’s dress shoes for work, I don’t like to spend anything over $100. If it’s athletic shoes, never more than $50.
(Text 4)
W: What did Mom think about her trip I’m so looking forward to hearing about it.
M: She didn’t say much. When I picked her up at the airport this morning, she was just eager to get home to see Dad. She just said the food was great there.
(Text 5)
M: I need to finish a science project, and I will not get home until 3:30. Will it be too late to start baking, Mom If it is, you can start without me.
W: 3:30 pm is fine. I will start preparing dinner one hour early, and then I will have everything ready for our baking before you get home.
(Text 6)
W: Honey, what does that “E” light mean
M: Oh, that means “empty”.
W: Empty Does that mean we’re out of gas
M: We’re not out of gas! But we are running out of gas.
W: Why didn’t you stop at the last gas station
M: I don’t know. I wasn’t thinking. I thought we’d have enough gas to get home.
W: This is so bad.
M: Aha, there is a gas station sign ahead. See Don’t worry. Everything will be fine!
(Text 7)
M: What kinds of films do you like
W: I always like romantic comedies. I saw The Proposal not too long ago and I really liked it. It was really interesting. How about you
M: I think the action films are absolutely fantastic. My favorite film is called GoldenEye. It’s a James Bond film.
W: James Bond is also one of my favorite actors. But actually, I don’t like action films.
M: I can understand. As you like comedies I’d recommend Australia to you. I saw it recently. It was a really funny, romantic comedy.
W: Okay, I think I should have a look at it.
(Text 8)
W: Thank you for agreeing to have this interview. I know you’re quite a busy man.
M: I’m always happy to talk to people and answer questions from the audience.
W: That’s very nice to hear. People are calling you the world’s healthiest man. What do you think about that
M: I think people are being very kind to me by saying so. I don’t think I’m the healthiest man in the world, but I do take my health seriously. I usually run in the morning, and lift weights in the evening. I just drive to go swimming at the weekend because there is no swimming pool near my home.
W: You certainly look great!
M: Thanks. Exercise makes me happy, keeps my stress level down, and gives me all sorts of energy for my work and family.
W: Do you have any special words for the audience
M: Yes. Start exercising today, and start living a better life.
(Text 9)
W: Hey, James. What are you doing here
M: I am looking for an apartment to rent. What about you
W: Me too. Since my parents’ house is far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school. I thought you were going to stay in the school dormitory.
M: I still haven’t decided. I am living on a very tight budget and will have to find a really cheap apartment.
W: I cannot work full-time during the summer. I will cut down on my workload in order to spend most of the time on my studies.
M: How long have you been looking for an apartment
W: I just started this week. Since school is going to start next month, I figured I’d better speed up the process.
M: It is not easy to find an apartment to your liking that does not cost a lot. I have been looking at the ads in the newspaper for two weeks, and I still have not found anything yet. Everything I like is too expensive.
W: I heard that the closer they are to the school, the higher the rental costs.
M: Maybe that is the problem.
(Text 10)
This is an elementary school in Columbus, Ohio. There was once a student here named Josh. When Josh started school at age six he smiled a lot. But after a few months in school, he became angry. He even began to throw desks and chairs.
As the principal, I knew I needed to do something to help him calm down. So here’s what I learned about Josh. His father had left home and his mother was working long shifts in order to support the family. And he was in charge of taking care of his younger brother when he got home from school.
And as we began to learn more about Josh, we learned he loved to help younger students. So we made him a kindergarten helper. He went into the kindergarten classroom and taught students how to write their letters. And believe it or not, Josh helped calm some of those kindergarten students down, showing us that the influence of peers was far greater than anything adults could do.
I’m happy to say that when Josh got to fourth grade, he rarely got into trouble. We saw and felt our school climate continues to improve, making it a happy and safe place for all the children
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