北美教師依據(jù)現(xiàn)行美國中小學教學大綱"共同核心標準"(Common Core State Standards) 編寫而成，采用全英文方式編寫，為出國留學早準備?！陡绹鴮W生同步練閱讀：Smart Reading》是繼《美國語文》《英國語文》等經(jīng)典教材之后，專門為國內準備留學的中小學生定制的全英文學習輔導讀本。對其他英語學習者，亦可適用。同時本書提供配套英文朗讀免費下載，下載方式詳見圖書封底博客鏈接。

　   　經(jīng)過近兩年的籌劃與實施，這套依據(jù)現(xiàn)行美國中小學教學大綱"共同核心標準"(Common Core State Standards) 而編寫的英語閱讀訓練讀本終于問世了！《跟美國學生同步練閱讀：Smart Reading》這套書是繼《美國語文》《英國語文》等經(jīng)典教材之后，專門為國內準備留學的中小學生定制的全英文學習輔導讀本。對其他英語學習者，亦可適用。

　　《跟美國學生同步練閱讀：Smart Reading》按年級分冊，全套書共8冊，從教學標準與英語難度來講，完全對應現(xiàn)行美國小學1~8 年級。這套新讀本，將為中國學生評估自己的語言能力與知識水平提供一個較好的參照標準，為他們將來出國續(xù)讀全面打好基礎。

　　每一分冊均為65 課，其中包括52 篇閱讀文章和13 課復習訓練。適合學生制定一周一課的學習計劃。考慮到記憶的遺忘規(guī)律，每4 課之后，專門編寫了一次復習訓練課，讓學生翻閱和回想所學內容，幫助他們更好地記憶英文詞匯、掌握用法。愿"西方原版教材與經(jīng)典讀物"系列圖書對準備出國留學，以及正在學習英語的讀者有所幫助！我們期待著傾聽每一位讀者的聲音！

　　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.

Lesson 1 Eternal Youth.........................................................001

Lesson 2 Animals Have Feelings, Too!...............................004

Lesson 3 Time to Go Outside!..............................................007

Lesson 4 Early Drug Testing................................................009

Lesson 5 Cursive Writing.....................................................012

Lesson 6 Education vs Experience......................................015

Lesson 7 The Link Between Sleep and Health..................018

Lesson 8 The Evils of Smoking............................................020

Lesson 9 Shifting Our Focus................................................022

Lesson 10 The Truth About Divorce ..................................025

Lesson 11 An Unlikely Accident.........................................027

Lesson 12 Is it a Fairy?..........................................................029

Lesson 13 Portsmouth Parade Fire.....................................031

Lesson 14 A Different Way of Travelling...........................034

Lesson 15 The Polio Problem..............................................036

Lesson 16 Truth Behind Nature Documentaries..............039

Lesson 17 An African Staple................................................042

Lesson 18 Disaster in New Orleans....................................045

Lesson 19 The Secret Tomb..................................................048

Lesson 20 Possibilities for the Red Planet.........................051

Lesson 21 The Hero's Journey.............................................054

Lesson 22 A Powerful Greek Trio.......................................057

Lesson 23 Are Books out of Date?......................................060

Lesson 24 The City of Brotherly Love................................063

Lesson 25 A Nuclear Disaster..............................................066

Lesson 26 The Iditarod.........................................................069

Lesson 27 A Rewarding Job.................................................072

Lesson 28 The Horror of Apartheid...................................075

Lesson 29 Travel Has Come a Long Way!.........................078

Lesson 30 Details About Character....................................081

Lesson 31 Dealing With Disasters......................................083

Lesson 32 A Unique Telecommunications System...........086

Lesson 33 Maybe Not So Safe.............................................088

Lesson 34 Evolution of the Stock Market..........................090

Lesson 35 Choosing Words Carefully................................093

Lesson 36 Is the Military for You?......................................095

Lesson 37 Flip........................................................................097

Lesson 38 Nice Shoes!...........................................................099

Lesson 39 Awesome Cookies..............................................101

Lesson 40 Are You a Shareholder?.....................................103

Lesson 41 Taking Care of Your Car....................................106

Lesson 42 Eating the Proper Foods....................................109

Lesson 43 Harvest Time.......................................................112

Lesson 44 Dragons in Indonesia!........................................115

Lesson 45 The Role of an Attorney.....................................118

Lesson 46 Health Practitioners............................................121

Lesson 47 Native Africans...................................................124

Lesson 48 A Wonderful Princess.........................................127

Lesson 49 The Moon and Tides...........................................130

Lesson 50 Meteorology........................................................133

Lesson 51 The Power of Mother Nature............................135

Lesson 52 Power From the Sun...........................................138

Lesson 53 The Most Beautiful Duck...................................141

Lesson 54 These Fish Can Fly!............................................143

Lesson 55 Buffalo..................................................................146

Lesson 56 Can it Grow Again?............................................149

Lesson 57 The Truth About Weather..................................152

Lesson 58 Amazing, Unique Glass.....................................154

Lesson 59 Plants in Spring...................................................157

Lesson 60 Is it Time to Plant Flowers?...............................160

Lesson 61 The Third Planet.................................................162

Lesson 62 The Sunshine State.............................................165

Lesson 63 March 17...............................................................167

Lesson 64 Portugal's Greatest Explorer.............................170

Lesson 65 The End of the School Year................................173