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If you're looking for a good private school in southeast England, here are some good ones for you to choose from. Greenfields Independent School Ages: 2-18 years old No. of Students: 150 Tel.+44(0)1342 822189 We use a very good teaching method which makes learning fun and lasts a lifetime. We have a healthy environment. Our school is small, friendly and safe with a good location in the country. It's about 50 minutes from London and about 30 minutes from Brighton. Steephill School Ages: 3-11 years old No. of Students: 130 Tel.+44(0)1474 702107 Steephill School is a small, friendly and mixed-ability school with very high expectations. It is very successful every year with excellent performance in the area of study and lots of winning participation in the sports and arts fields. Our goal is to have a happy but hard working school to give children the chance to grow and shine. Abacus College Ages: 16-22 years old No. of Students: 50 Tel.+44(0)1865 240111 For more than forty years, Abacus College has been helping both local and international students to achieve their dream of studying at British university. Located in Oxford, the college is famous for the support it gives to every student. Small classes, experienced teachers and a track record for placing students on the university courses of their choice make Abacus different from other colleges. Bartholomews Tutorial College Ages: 14-50 years old No. of Students: 50 Tel.+44(0)1273 205965 This is an independent educational college. We arrange courses entirely to the individual needs of each student, with tuition mostly on a one-to-one basis. We set no entry requirements and, while examination success remains important we aim simply to help each student to reach their high level. 【1】Which number would one call if he's especially good at doing sports at school? A.44(0)1342822189. B.44(0)1865240111. C.44(0)1474702107. D.44(0)1273205965. 【2】What may Bartholomews Tutorial College do? A.Ask students to pay different amounts of tuition. B.Ask students to choose courses they love. C.Pay no attention to examination success. D.Set entry requirements for students. 【3】What can we learn about all the schools mentioned above? A.None of them is famous in England. B.All of them are private high schools. C.All of them have a good location. D.None of them is very large. |
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Some families choose to take extravagant(奢侈的) vacations, such as to the Grand Canyon. However, my favorite family "vacation"was different. Nine years ago, my parents made a plan to build the home of their dreams in the neighborhood. Home Number I gradually turned into the management office for building Home Number 2. As Home Number 2 began to take shape, it drew our attention and our primary home became the place where we slept only. The three of us children worked and became soon-to-be-skilled workers. I quickly learned that personalities are readily displayed when we painted a wall. Some repeated his demand, refusing others to enter the area. Others systematically painted the wall, working from top to bottom in an organized fashion. And one might lose interest quickly and drew smiley faces and signed his name on the wall. Of course, the journey doesn't come without a few lessons learned. I came to understand that paint would never be removed from my clothes no matter how many times I washed it. We learned other important lessons when my dad wanted to shingle(用瓦片覆盖) a roof in the air: Safety is indeed important, and sometimes money is well spent in the employment(雇用) of professional. And a Mother's Day dinner served on a table could actually taste far better at the end of a long day's work than the everyday meals we remembered back at Home Number 1. Most importantly, I learned that my family can understand each other's' barks. When we finally“arrived after28 months,the“place of interest" we now call home was better than any other places, and our family grew closer because of it. 【1】What makes the author's family vacation different from others'? A.The way of spending the vacation. B.The cost of spending the vacati C.The length of time they spent on vacation. D.People who they spent the vacation with. 【2】Which of the following can best replace the underlined word"displayed"in Paragraph 2? A.Developed. B.Shown. C.Changed. D.Controlled. 【3】What did the author learn when seeing his father working in the air? A.How hard the job was! B.His father's professional level. C.The value of building the home. D.The need to employ a professional. 【4】What can be the best title for this text? A.Creating close family B.Life lessons I learned from a trip C.A different house---building vacation D.Why a family vacation is important |
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A study found that of young Danes who played video games in English, those who did so regularly outside school scored higher on English vocabulary tests than their peers who did not. With video games, “all of sudden English becomes an instrument, something that's very useful for them in order to progress in the game, "says the author of the study, Signe Hannibal Jensen, professor at the University of Southern Denmark. This changes kids' focus from "learning to learn", as in a classical school setting, to "learning to play". It makes sense that “the very things that we can't drag out of students in school are the kinds of things that they're doing for fun on their own outside school,” says Steven Thorne, a professor of second language acquisition at Portland State University. “You're sharing an activity. You're sharing a passion,” he says. The language learning isn't only effective in learning English. From Internet-spotty central Pennsylvania, Fiona Girotti explained how her love of K-pop led her to turn to an online gaming platform she used to learn Korean. She says learning grammar online is tough, and gaming isn't a direct replacement for in-person- instruction. “But you get good at conversations, sentences, and things you can say to anyone,” says Fiona. And her online language practice is working. When Ms. Girotti listens to pop now, she can understand many words. It's not really the same as being in class, though. “Of course, classes are structured. When you're just me, earning independently, you don't really understand the grammar,” she says. She uses a grammar app on her phone to understand tricky sentences. Dr. Thorne notes that video games are not a perfect solution. "Some gaming environments are very language heavy and language rich. Others don't really require much language at all,"he says. He warns that gaming isn't always good, and players can become dependent on games. But combine a quality, communication-dependent game with the 15 hours a week kids spend gaming, and learning will come out of that, he says. In the future, video games might become a more practical option among the instruments language learners already use, including phone apps, podcasts. YouTube videos, and in-person instruction Jonathon Reinhardt, an associate professor at the University of Arizona and president of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO), says it makes sense that gaming would increasingly enter into more formal classroom settings. “What we're going to see is generation who grows up with games and recognizes their potential as learning objects,” he says. “They have the skills and the abilities to build these sorts of things.” 【1】How do video games help learn English according to Signe Hannibal Jensen? A.They can encourage players to learn English B.They can help players learn English grammar. C.They can provide an easy way to learn English. D.They can improve players' focus while learning. 【2】What does Steven Thorne want to say in Paragraph 3? A.Students should take online language courses. B.Students should do activities independently. C.Students can hardly have fun at school D.Students are willing to learn for fun. 【3】What can we learn from Fiona Girotti's example A.It is not necessary to learn grammar in class B.K-pop contributes to foreign language learning. C.Online gaming can help improve spoken language D.Video games can be as efficient as in-person instruction 【4】What is Jonathon Reinhardt's attitude towards video games as a language learning instrument? A.Worried. B.Confident. C.Negative. D.Careful. |
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Imagine you have made plans with a new friend to talk on the phone. You called, but there was no answer—and you didn't get a call back. What happened? Perhaps she got held up by caring for her children or an important task. Perhaps she didn't want to meet but didn't take the time to call off. Or maybe she had a busy week and simply forgot to write down your meeting time. Or it was possible that you called the wrong number. In social situations like these, our minds can offer a variety of explanations, ranging from ones that are kind to ones that put the blame on the other party. Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style. Past research has found that individuals with a hostile attributional style— that is, who tend to think others' action is a result of bad intentions— tend to be less satisfied with their relationships. According to a new study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, they're also generally less happy. That means that all those little assumptions we're making about other people might be something we can work on to improve our well-being. In the study, 707 participants from the United States, Poland, and Japan were asked to analyze situations like the one above. Participants then rated the situation on three factors: how much they thought the other person acted purposely, how much blame they put on them, and how angry they were, as a measure of hostile attributions. They also filled out a questionnaire about the degree they considered themselves a happy person. The researchers found that people who gave others the benefit of the doubt all the time were happy, compared to the participants who always blamed others. People who only sometimes gave others the benefit of the doubt were also happier. The researchers can't say for sure whether seeing people as unfriendly directly lowers our happiness, or whether unhappy people are just more likely to make hostile attributions in the first place. However, this study does suggest the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt can improve our relationships and our well-being. Dorota Jasielska, assistant professor at the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw and lead author of the paper, suggests that we start by developing positive and trusting social relationships. When we find ourselves surrounded by warmth and support, it can help us to see the social world in a more positive light. If you feel lonely, volunteering or joining friendly welcoming organizations can be a good way to broaden your social circle. Another important strategy is to have open and direct communication. Instead of letting your anxieties get worse, Jasielska explains, it may be better to simply talk to people about their confusing behavior. So the next time a friend calls off plans or forgets to text back, consider giving them the benefit of the doubt and waiting to hear their side of things before jumping to conclusions. Assuming others have good intentions— particularly the people we already know and love—will make the world seem like a friendlier place. 【1】What does the author want to do by giving the example in Paragraph 1? A.To introduce the topic of the text. B.To give some background information. C.To present findings of recent research. D.To provide answers to a difficult problem. 【2】What do people with a hostile attributional style tend to do? A.To judge others' actions negatively. B.To be unwilling to trust others' words. C.To try hard to control others' behavior. D.To blame others for their own mistakes. 【3】What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about? A.Ways to have effective communication. B.Importance of making friends in daily life C.Methods for improving our social relationship. D.Advice on dealing with confusing social behavior 【4】What does the author want to tell us? A.We should find common interests with others. B.We should forgive others for their mistakes. C.We should judge others in a positive light D.We should be kind and friendly to others. |
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Art is food for the soul, and children learning art actually get advantages. Here are some advantages of learning art for children. Art helps increase creativity. Art allows children to understand the world and express themselves in a creative way. 【1】And there is no right or wrong in every art piece. The child's opinion and feeling will be unique and highly appreciated in an art class. Art helps build confidence. Children who take part in performance classes get the chance to speak in front of people they don't know. 【2】They will become confident little by little. 【3】 Art is about creating something out of nothing. A child will ask himself/ herself how to express a certain feeling through a dance or a facial expression, and how to use his/her feelings to create a piece of music that would tell a story. All these skills will help the child in his/her future life. Art helps develop patience and determination Children who learn new music instrument know how hard it is to achieve progress. 【4】It is highly important in a competitive world when you are required to stay patient and never give up in order to learn new skills. Art helps increase responsibility. 【5】They become responsible for their actions and mistakes. This is very important in the development of every adult because we're all living in a group. A.Art helps kids express themselves. B.Art helps improve problem-solving skills C.They can learn that there is no perfection. D.It allows them to get over the fear of facing strangers E.No two children will come up with the same art piece. F.The only way to master it is through continuous practice. G.Through art, children realize that their actions affect others. |
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I was brought up with rules of what I could and could not wear. But as a teenager, I longed for the clothes I wasn't _______ I once tried on a dress. I remember the ______ , looking at a reflection that didn't seem like me. I thought clothes meant could pretend(假装) to be someone else. When I was studying in Paris, my obsession(着迷) with clothes got______. Making friends was hard. When I bought clothes, I felt my anxiety would______ . Every time I went shopping, I reasoned the money that people spent on ______ , I could spend on clothes. After my father died, I felt deeply alone, trying to process the ______ by buying clothes. I didn't feel excited any more from the ______ . I just did it because it was something to do. I didn't have to think about how________I felt. I bought a wardrobe （衣柜）because I had________so many clothes. Eventually, I got married. When my husband and I moved into our new home, a small but warm house, there was one big problem---there________wouldn't be enough room for my clothes which ______ me of my loneliness, and how I had tried to _______ it. So I let friends select whatever they liked. I used to _______what I needed to survive in the world with material goods. I still love shopping but I _______carefully when I buy things. The act of _______clothes is a way for me to be myself. 【1】A.allowed B.prepared C.offered D.shown 【2】A.freedom B.comfort C.curiosity D.excitement 【3】A.unforgettable B.unarguable C.unavoidable D.uncontrollable 【4】A.last B.disappear C.disturb D.double 【5】A.studying B.socializing C.exercising D.eating 【6】A.failure B.change C.influence D.suffering 【7】A.entertainment B.custom C.relaxation D.inspiration 【8】A.lonely B.shy C.tired D.crazy 【9】A.contributed B.produced C.gathered D.discovered 【10】A.particularly B.ordinarily C.certainly D.suddenly 【11】A.cured B.warned C.broke D.reminded 【12】A.understand B.hide C.explain D.prove 【13】A.replace B.connect C.mix D.compare 【14】A.plan B.respond C.consider D.observe 【15】A.picking out B.counting on C.showing off D.giving away |
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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。 Dogs are not toys and their needs should be taken into consideration. Dog owners in Germany will【1】 (require)to walk their pets at least twice a day if a new law passes. The country's agricultural minister Julia Klockner proposed a law that would order dog owners to walk their dogs at least twice a day for a total of an hour or more 【2】 (let) their dogs take enough exercise. The new law would also stop owners from 【3】 (leave)their pets home alone all day or tying 【4】 (they)up outside for a long period of time. The law also includes a limit for dog owners on 【5】 number of dogs they can keep. The idea behind the law is to make sure the country's dogs get enough exercise and stay 【6】 (health). The proposed law has brought forth different opinions from dog owners and those 【7】 are working in the animal industry. "There are lots of 【8】 (way)to enrich your dog's life without a strict law, and exercise needs are different depending on the size, type and age of the dog, ”Lindsay Hamrick, a worker of the Humane Society of the United States said. Meanwhile, dog trainer Anja Striegel said, "Staying at home all day 【9】(do)the species little good. A large part of the problems that dog owners have【10】 their animals these days arise from lack of exercise. |
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假定你是李华,你们班下周一要举行冬至庆祝活动。请给留学Jack写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加, 内容包括: 1.写信目的; 2.活动安排; 3.邀请理由。 注意:1.词数80左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 |
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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。 "I don't want to go.” Daria moved her feet slightly and hung her shoulders. Mom continued packing a bag. "We're going to Uncle Rich's in Montana for summer vacation. He's your father's brother, and we go there every year.” Daria stormed out of her mom's room and said angrily, "Nobody ever thinks of me!" "That's enough. We're going," replied Mom angrily, too. Their August vacation came sooner than Daria wanted. Before she knew it, she and the family were at Uncle Rich's ranch. Uncle Rich grabbed her dad and hugged him. “Good to see you, ”said Uncle Rich. Daria’s brother and sister were twins and two years younger, so they didn't realize what an inconvenience and bore being on a ranch was. They raced to see animals. Daria grabbed her bag. I'm going to my room, she told her parents. "Wait a minute, Daria," said Uncle Rich "I have got something to show you. ” “You come too, ” he said to Daria’s parents. At the barn Daria saw the horse. It was of medium size. It had a fine, soft black coat and one white foot. There was wide white patch that ran down the center of its face. Daria fell in love with it at first sight. "Wow! What a horse!" “He's a mustang,” said Uncle Rich "Mustangs are free horses who live in the wild. We found him stuck in the mud down by the river. I didn't know how he got there. My friend and I roped him and managed to get him out. This mustang is a beauty. Daria kicked the dirt. “Can I help care for him?” Then she felt her heart beating in expectation. Uncle Rich laughed. “You bet. The more hands we have, the better. Just don't get too attached. Once we're sure he's okay, we will have to let him go free. Mustangs went from over a million at the beginning of the 20th century to less than 17,000 in 1970. They were hunted for meat.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Daria felt her stomach turn. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She was back to the barn in a flash. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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