五、阅读与表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
Reading a good book is a wonderful journey because the reader can live in someone else's world for a while. Reading together with others, known as buddy(同伴) reading, will make this journey even more fantastic. During the journey, the buddies spend time doing a lot of reading activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of reading, but also deepens their understanding of the books.
Although it is all right to have students join in buddy reading with schoolmates of the same age, schools usually pair up older students with younger ones. In 2021, Green School started such a programme and has achieved a great success.
Both younger and older readers in this school have learned a lot from this two-year programme. For example, when they listened to each other, they learned to be kind and patient. This experience also provided them with a chance to practise lifelong skills such as exercising leadership and communicating with others. A student called Jason said that reading to a younger buddy was really helpful. He became more confident, as he knew he was a role model for someone.
The school also became a closer community. The reading buddies felt closer as they often met each other. The students were always excited when they saw their buddies pass by in the hallway.
Now the summer vacation is coming. It's a great time to get into books. Why not pair up with a friend, choose a book you both like and read it together?
回答下列问题,每题答案不超过10个单词。
1. What is buddy reading?
Reading together with others.
2. How do schools usually pair up buddies?
By pairing up older students with younger ones.
3. How long did the reading programme in Green School last?
For two years.
4. Why did Jason think the programme was helpful?
Because he became more confident.
5. What benefit did the school get from the programme?
The school/It became a closer community.