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   For most kids, a typical school day includes lessons in math, science, and English language arts. But for Callista Grant, 11, a typical day might also include instruction in American Indian drumming and dancing. She studies the Ojibwe and Lakota languages, too, and enjoys school powwows(帕瓦仪式).

Callista goes to the American Indian Magnet School(AIMS), in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is open to kids from pre-K to grade 8.

Although other U. S. schools teach American Indian culture, the teachers at AlMS say their school is unique. They connect lessons to American Indian culture . When students learn about plant life cycles in science, they also learn about how native people used herbs for ceremonies and healing. A language arts class may include a reading about the meaning of the jingle dress. Callista says the focus on American Indian culture helps everyone know that "the culture is still alive".

Callista is Cherokee and Ojibwe. Of the 680 students at AlMS, about one-quarter are American Indians. It is a public school that is open to all kids in the community. All students gain from the school's focus. "It's important for everyone to know about the people who were here first and that they still live here today, "says teacher Tamara Goggleye. Lessons give all students a chance to explore their heritage.

Callista represents the school at powwows and other events. She is proud to teach others about their history. "We might lose our culture if we don't show it to our kids," Callista says. "Kids need to help pass down our culture, or it could go away. " AIMS and Callista are working to make sure that won't happen.

【小题1】Why is the American Indian Magnet School different from others?
A.Students in this school learn about plant life cycles.
B.Only this school teaches American Indian culture.
C.Students here can learn how foreign people use herbs.
D.This school link lessons to American Indian culture.
【小题2】How many students are American Indians in the American Indian Magnet School?
A.About 170.B.About 250.
C.About 340.D.About 680.
【小题3】What does the underlined word " heritage" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Tradition.B.Possession.
C.Language.D.Future.
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   When you use our university libraries there are different learning spaces available, so you can decide what is best for your purpose.

Social learning areas

We recognize that you can learn from your friends so we have provided social study areas in all our libraries. Here you can discuss your studies with your friends without worrying about disturbing others as a reasonable level of noise is accepted, though we do ask that you're considerate(替他人着想的)of other students and staff.

Group study rooms

There are bookable(可预订的)group study rooms of various sizes in the libraries. These rooms are well equipped so that you can easily work in groups or practice presentations.

·Bookings are available to groups of 3 or more students.

·Bookings can be made by hour(a maximum of 2 hours per group per day).

·Bookings can be made for the current week and the following week.

·Contact the library's Help Desk to book a room in person. Bookings are restricted to student use only.

Silent study spaces

We know that on occasion you may prefer to stud yon your own. To help you achieve this we have individual quiet or silent study areas.

In order to preserve the quiet study environment and avoid disturbing other students, discussion about your course or exams, or using mobile phones isn't permitted anywhere in these areas.

Food, drink and phones

Cold drinks and snacks can be consumed(消费)in most areas of the libraries though we ask that you help keep the learning environment clean and pleasant for everyone by clearing rubbish into the bins provided.

Mobile phones can be used in the social learning areas and group study rooms but not in the silent study spaces or the hallways or stairs that lead to those areas. We ask that you switch your phone to silent mode when you come in the library.

【小题1】What is the purpose of social learning areas provided in the library?
A.To give suggestions on how to contact library staff.
B.To help students learn to be considerate.
C.To keep students free from disturbance.
D.To enable students to learn from each other.
【小题2】What is true of bookings of group study rooms in the library?
A.They can only be made by phone.
B.They are available only to students.
C.They can be made several weeks ahead.
D.They are available to groups of any size.
【小题3】What should students pay attention to when using the library?
A.Taking rubbish out when leaving.
B.Avoiding having cold drinks and snacks.
C.Keeping their mobile phones silent all the time.
D.Using mobile phones only in the hallways or stairs.
【小题4】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.Introducing official rules of a university library.
B.Showing how to make use of a university library.
C.Introducing a university library the author visits.
D.Explaining why a university library is a good place for study.