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Several decades ago, educators in the USA began to call attention to a national problem: most students leave American schools without the mathematical skills needed for jobs or for higher education. This was especially true for female and minority students. The Educational Testing Service reported that, in an international survey, American teenagers had the lowest math scores. This situation has been defined as “innumeracy”, or the inability to grasp the basic idea of mathematics. Mathematicians, teachers, and scientists were alarmed by these findings. They looked for the reasons and decided that, in addition to poor education, there are many psychological blocks. Embarrassment about not knowing math can lead to fear in the classroom. Fear can lead to silence because students do not want to draw attention to their lack of knowledge. As a result, those students fall further and further behind. Low visibility in the classroom has not always been recognized as a silent call for help. Math educators decided to try to change that. Math reform is beginning with the educators themselves. Teachers are now being trained to recognize and to help students work through “math anxiety” — the roadblock on their way to gaining competence in mathematics. In addition, math textbooks are being updated to help students understand that math is not a sort of foreign language of numbers. Math is a tool that helps us to analyze patterns and structures, and to discover relationships. Traditional computing skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are still being taught, of course. However, there is added emphasis on logical thinking and creative problemsolving, to which there may be several equally valid solutions. 【1】What does the underlined sentence probably mean? A.Students with low scores fear to ask their teachers for help. B.Poor equipment in classrooms limits teens' chances to learn. C.Math anxiety, hardly noticed, is actually a silent call for help. D.Poorsighted students can't see clearly, which is a silent call for help. 【2】Which may lead to American students' innumeracy? A.The methods of teaching. B.The difficulty of math itself. C.Students’ lack of interest in math. D.Schools’ not attaching enough value to it. 【3】What may be discussed in the following paragraph? A.What to be taught in America’s revised math programs. B.How to improve teens’ logical thinking and problemsolving abilities. C.How to improve American students’ traditional computing skills. D.Why traditional computing skills are necessary in mathematics education. 【4】What is the passage mainly about? A.Improvements in mathematics education in the US B.The features of America's mathematics education. C.Mathematic skills needed for higher education. D.The importance of mathematics education in the US. |
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A hybrid electric vehicle (混合动力车) or HEV is a vehicle driven by the combination of petrol engine and electric motor. Terrence has been driving a HEV for five years. He really doesn’t understand why more people aren’t accepting them. “I probably spend about $ 7 a day on petrol,” the taxi driver told news. com. au. In his previous conventional vehicle Terrence said he was spending up to $ 30 a day on petrol, meaning he saves almost $ 6000 every year. The Toyota spokesman said this was quite a high saving and official tests estimate (估计) an average driver would only save about 33 percent off their current bill. This means a driver paying $ 30 a day on petrol would see their bill drop to about $ 20 using the hybrid. “A taxi driver that drives in built-up areas and spends little time on highways will notice a higher fuel saving,” he said. “Low speeds allow the electric motors to be used more and the petrol engine used less.” While some people are skeptical about how reliable hybrids are, Terrence said he had never run out of power. His Camry cost about $ 34,000 and so after five years, it’s nearly paid for itself. “For cab drivers, it’s a real advantage because of the cost-effectiveness,” he said. Terrence has no complaints about the car. “I love it, the calm and quietness of it, the simplicity of it—you just jump in and go. The maintenance（保养）is really low. But the only difficulty is finding someone to service the car as there are not many experienced mechanics（机修工）.” Terrence said it’s “extraordinary” that more drivers aren’t buying more hybrid electric vehicles and that governments are not encouraging this more. “I think people have a view that you have to plug it in, which is not true. A lack of information about the cars may be stopping people from taking the plunge. It’s not promoted at all for the public to understand—it’s simplifying the actual owning of a car—you don’t have to do so many things to own it and run it, it’s just so much simpler. Why wouldn’t the government promote such a thing?” 【1】How much does an average driver save each day by driving a hybrid, according to the Toyota spokesman? A. $ 30 B. $ 20 C. $ 10 D. $ 7 【2】Terrence’s problem with his HEV at the moment is about the ________. A. speed B. power C. price D. service 【3】When saying “extraordinary”, Terrence thinks it is ________. A. understandable B. wonderful C. doubtful D. unbelievable 【4】What does Terrence think prevent the popularity of hybrid cars? A. The difficulty in servicing the car. B. The restriction of the government. C. The lack of information about HEV. D. The inconvenience with charging the car. |
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When it comes to writing work emails, there are many rules to follow. In the past, people always wanted to come across as someone who’s calm and professional, which workplace manners experts say means they wanted to hold back their love for emoticons while on the job. But language is always changing, and a recent national survey in the US found that 76 percent of Americans said that they had used emoticons in digital communication at work. The most popular emoticon is the happy face. Lindsey Pollak, a US career coach who works with Millennials (千禧一代), has also noticed that emoticons have gone from being inappropriate for the workplace to being accepted. The reason behind this, according to her, is largely due to the changing of people in a particular age group of the workforce. Millennials are now the biggest generation in the American workforce. “A few years ago, emoticons were absolutely seen as very young and very personal,” Pollak said. “Over the past few years... I've seen emoticons become more acceptable. I see them more frequently not just from Millennials but from all generations at the workplace.” “People tend to use emoticons to just add that little bit of extra change in the tone when there's something awkward or potentially offensive, or when they might take in things in the wrong way,” explains Lauren Collister, a sociolinguist. In life and work, many of us have used emoticons to send positive atmosphere or soften statements. Pollak, however, warns against being too casual at work. Her advice is to be aware of who the audience is. “Frankly, I wouldn’t use a happy face with any CEO in the US. I wouldn’t use a happy face with the people of a certain level no matter how commonplace and acceptable it has become,” she said. “You can make or break a relationship with one email these days.” 【1】What does the author say about past working people? A.They avoided using emoticons at the workplace. B.They used more serious emoticons. C.They were not fond of emoticons. D.They were calm and professional. 【2】What can people use emoticons to do at the workplace? A.Make it personal to communicate. B.Keep up with the trend of the times. C.Help them share their ideas and feelings. D.Show a positive attitude to the receiver. 【3】What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Emoticons should be used with caution. B.There are strict limitations on emoticon using. C.All the US CEOs are against the use of emoticons. D.Emoticons can greatly help bring people close. 【4】What’s the writer’s attitude towards the use of emoticons at work? A.Subjective. B.Objective. C.Doubtful. D.Opposing. |
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How to Do Well in Exams Do not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 【1】 An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it. On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need（pens, pencils, erasers, etc.）, then make you way to the examination hall in good time. 【2】 Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close you eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”, “compare” and “evaluate”. 【3】 It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers. 【4】 If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted. Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students. 【5】 A.Do not arrive too early, though, as other people’s anxiety can by contagious, and you may suffer from undue panic. B.Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock. C.When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn’t understand. D.Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important. E.Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question. F.Go and have a well-earned rest, then prepare for your next exam. G.Hurry and prepare for your next exam. |
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As a writer I am always looking for inspiration. I can always tell that Life has a sense of humor too, because my best inspirations often come at the most ______times when I have nothing to write them down on. I can remember once years ago when I was ______ around a local lake in the summertime. The sun was sparkling off the crystal clear waters. Butterflies were dancing above the wild flowers. The shady trees were ______ singing birds. It ______so peaceful there. I smiled and ______. Of course, that was when the idea for a new story ______ appeared in my mind. I was still a half-mile away from my car and I was afraid my aging brain would ______ part of the story ______ I got there. I took my pen out of my pocket and started writing it down on my ______. Later after I had transferred the ______ to paper and was washing the ______ off my hand, I laughed and asked Life why he always seemed to speak to my ______ at the strangest times. As soon as I said it, I ______ in my mind: “Because that is the only time you are listening!” Maybe if we all want to hear from Life more often, we should just shut up and ______ . Life speaks to us in the ______ of our souls. Life ______ to us in the quiet of the storm. If you want to hear Life’s inspiration and guidance in your heart and mind, you have to ______ your own noise. Life is forever ready to love us, inspire us, ______ us, improve us, and help us to grow into the people we were meant to be. His inspiration comes to us ______ our thoughts, our experiences, and our lives. All we have to do is open our hearts and close our ______ . All we have to do is listen. 【1】A.boring B.important C.difficult D.inconvenient 【2】A.walking B.sleeping C.reading D.driving 【3】A.tired of B.afraid of C.full of D.proud of 【4】A.went B.felt C.changed D.turned 【5】A.relaxed B.left C.wrote D.gestured 【6】A.finally B.simply C.immediately D.suddenly 【7】A.form B.tell C.forget D.refuse 【8】A.before B.since C.until D.if 【9】A.notebook B.paper C.card D.hand 【10】A.imagination B.inspiration C.proposal D.wish 【11】A.writing B.dust C.painting D.oil 【12】A.head B.heart C.ear D.face 【13】A.promised B.thought C.heard D.doubted 【14】A.release B.continue C.work D.listen 【15】A.energy B.sound C.silence D.light 【16】A.happens B.whispers C.apologizes D.explains 【17】A.shut off B.give up C.pick out D.set down 【18】A.show B.surprise C.trust D.lead 【19】A.with B.by C.through D.beyond 【20】A.eyes B.mouths C.brains D.minds |
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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。 We all know that eating right can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid 【1】(suffer) certain health problems, but your diet can also have a profound effect 【2】your mood. Studies have linked eating a typical Western diet, 【3】is filled with processed meats and 【4】(fry) food, with depression and anxiety. Eating an unhealthy diet may even play a role in the 【5】(develop) of mental health disorders. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, cooking meals at home, and reducing sugar, on 【6】other hand, may be beneficial to your mood. If you have already been diagnosed with a mental health problem, eating well can be 【7】(help) in managing your symptoms. While some specific foods have been shown to be good for mood, it is your eating habits 【8】matter. That means switching to a healthy diet doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing situation. You don't have to be perfect and you don't have to 【9】(complete) give up foods you enjoy 【10】(have) a healthy diet. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线， 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Last Sunday, I, together with my friends Tom and Mary, paid the visit to Taiyuan. We began by touring Shanxi Museum, what is located by the beautiful Fenhe Park. Since I was born and brought up in Taiyuan, so I acted as their tour guides. For lunch, we tried some special Shanxi noodles. Tom and Mary spoke high of Shanxi noodles. After lunch, I suggested boat in the Fenhe Park. When we decided leave, the traditional paper cutting catch our eyes. Tom and Mary bought some paper cuts as souvenirs. This experience with him undoubtedly improved our friendship. On fact, I began to realize that as Chinese, we should appreciate our own culture so as to make these treasures last forever. |
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假如你是学生会主席李华，请你给校长写一封信，针对学校食堂存在的菜价昂贵、味道不佳、排队时间长等问题提出合理建议。 要求：1，字数100词左右。 2，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 3，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 |
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