New rules and behavior standards（标准） for middle school students came out. Who are the most excellent students? Middle schools use a new way to decide that. The best students won't only have good grades. The following are some of the new rules.

     Have you ever copied others' work during an exam? Don't do it again. That's not what an honest student should do. If you played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents you were doing your homework.

     April is Bird-Loving Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and learn how to protect them.

     When your classmates are in trouble, remember to give them a hand. You know a friend in need is a friend indeed. Try to do more for others.

    Try to stay away from Web pages that are bad for you. Find good websites and use them for homework.

     Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you can discover a new planet someday. Don't look down on new ideas. You should welcome them because new ideas can make life better.

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Mei

    Are your parents "helicopters"（直升飞机）? That's a new word I read about. It means parents who "hover" over（盘旋） their children. They1about every little thing in their child's life：Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Too hot? Too cold? Do you need more books? 2pens? More anything? More everything?

    These3love their children and want to4that everything in their life is perfect. Some kids may become upset but5like being pampered（纵容）.The pampered kids like the idea of being waited on hand and foot. They like the idea of not6to make decisions.

    I don't think this is a good idea. I think it's important for kids to do things for7.I think it's important for kids to make decisions. This8them to grow up. It helps them to9an independent and responsible person.

    10can you become independent and responsible? It's easy, just11with little things. You can make your own meals sometimes for help with the cooking. You can also12your own bed and clean your room. You can13your parents that you can be responsible with money.

    Your parents are "helicopter" 14they love you. So, tell them that you understand and that they really shouldn't worry. Tell them they can"15"the helicopter because you are a responsible kid.

    A discussion about whether students should be allowed to use mobile phones at school is held in an English class. There are some different opinions among the students and the teacher.

    Student A：

    We are preparing for adults' life. So we should be allowed to use the tools that we will use in our adult life. When we go to work, the need to use mobile phones will be very strong. Not preparing us for that world is thoughtless（欠考虑的）.

    Student B：

    I think that mobile phones should not be allowed. I find it hard to concentrate（集中注意力） during class since I always receive text messages. Don't get me wrong. I love my mobile phone. Students can use mobile phones, but just not during school. They go to school to be educated, not to spend time on WeChat or Weibo.

    Teacher：

    Students should be allowed to bring their own mobile phones, while they also have to pay attention to their studies. Being allowed to bring their own mobile phones will show respect（尊重） to them, and in return, they'll give back the respect to the teacher, which also helps to improve their studies. Only those who play with mobile phones all the time should be punished by the teacher.