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。
When I was in middle school,my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil,so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play,where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
ㅤSo,why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail?His reply:"Because I love your stories. If you're willing to apply yourself,I think you have a good shot at this." Encouraged by his words,I agreed to give it a try.
ㅤI chose Paul Revere's horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18,1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse's mouth. Not a brilliant idea,but funny;and unlikely to be anyone else's choice.
ㅤWhat did the horse think,as he sped through the night?Did he get tired?Have doubts?Did he want to quit?I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But,like Revere's horse,I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling,I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
ㅤWhen I handed in the essay to my teacher,he read it,laughed out loud,and said, "Great. Now,write it again." I wrote it again,and again and again. When I finally finished it,the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn't win,I wouldn't care.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150左右;
(2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:A few weeks later,when I almost forgot the contest,there came the news. _____________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:I went to my teacher's office after the award presentation. _____________________________________________________________________________________
ㅤ假定你是李华,外教Ryan准备将学生随机分为两人一组,让大家课后练习口语,你认为这样分组存在问题。请你给外教写一封邮件,内容包括:
(1)说明问题;
(2)提出建议。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Ryan,
ㅤI'm Li Hua from Class 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
ㅤ学校英报组织同学们分享自己在假期中学到的新技能,请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
(1)简要描述;
(2)体验和感受。
注意:
(1)词数100左右;
(2)题目已为你写好。
你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国历史人物为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
(1)人物简介及事迹;
(2)意义或启示。
注意:
(1)词数100左右;
(2)题目已为你写好。
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以"绿色北京"为主题的社团活动,他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
(1)活动形式;
(2)活动内容。
注意:
(1)词数100左右;
(2)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
Habit formation is the process by which behaviours become automatic. People develop countless habits as they explore the world,whether they are aware of them or not. Understanding how habits take shape may be helpful in changing bad habits.
Habits are built through learning and repetition.A person is thought to develop a habit in the course of pursuing goals by beginning to associate certain cues(刺激)with behavioural responses that help meet the goal.Over time,thoughts of the behaviour and ultimately the behaviour itself are likely to be triggered(触发)by these cues.
A "habit loop(环)" is a way of describing several related elements that produce habits.These elements are called the cue,the routine,and the reward.For example,stress could serve as a cue that one responds to by eating,which produces the reward﹣the reduction of stress.While a routine involves repeated behaviour,it's not necessarily performed in response to a deep﹣rooted urge,as a habit is.
Old habits can be difficult to shake,and healthy habits are often harder to develop.But through repetition,it's possible to form new habits.The amount of time needed to build a habit will depend on multiple factors,including the individual and the intended behaviour.While you are able to pickup a new habit in a few weeks.it takes many months to build a healthy habit.Take some time to think about what leads to bad habits and re﹣evaluate what you get out of them(or don't).Consider and keep in mind why you want to make a change,including how the change reflects your values.
(1)How are habits built?
(2)In what way is a routine different from a habit?
(3)Please decide which part is false in the following statement,then underline it and explain why.
Picking up a new habit takes a few weeks,while building a healthy habit takes a shorter time.
(4)What benefit(s) have you got from one of your good habits?(In about 40 words)
假如你是晨光中学的李津。你在英国游学期间曾寄宿在英国学生Chris家,他母亲Nancy通过电子邮件祝贺你顺利完成高中学业,并询问你将如何安排高中最后一个假期。请你用英语回复,内容包括:
(1) 表示感谢并问候;
(2) 计划与家人一起做的事情;
(3) 你决定选择哪个专业,为学好该专业做何准备。
注意:
(1) 词数不少于100;
(2) 可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
(3) 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Nancy,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Jin
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。
A MOTHER'S DAY SURPRISE
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother's Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge (粥). They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk.Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture.Next,Jeff tumed on the second stove(炉)burmer to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread.The pan was too hot and the bread tumed black within seconds.Jenna threw the bumt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid(盖子)starting to shake.The next minute,the porridge boiled over and put out the fire.Jenna panicked.Thankfully,Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly.But the stove was a mess now.Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff's hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water.Then she caught the smell of burming. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had tued black as well.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As the twins looked around them in disappintment,their father appeared.
The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
你校英文报 Youth 正在庆祝创刊十周年。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:1.读报的经历:
2.喜爱的栏目:
3.期望和祝福。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右:
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Youth and Me
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华.你和英国好友Jim原定本周末一起外出,你因故不能赴约.请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.表达歉意并说明原因;
2.提出建议并给出理由.
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数.
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
Directions: Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学的高三学生卢平.学校《英语报》向高三学生进行征文,题目为my teachers.卢平也想投稿.具体要求是:
1. 请你将认识的老师进行分类;
2. 具体描述每一类老师的特征.
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Becoming an Attractive Employee
The 2008 financial crisis created an unstable job market. Fast﹣forward to the present, and the economy has not fully recovered. Thus, it's of vital importance for job seekers to carefully strategize their approach to job application. And it's especially important for those new to the work force. They should look at making themselves as attractive as possible to employers.
For young people, information technology skills will play an increasing role in the future. As the generation to have grown up in the Information Age, they are quite confident when it comes to showing off their interests and skills in this field. This makes them a natural fit for companies seeking expertise (专业技能) in technology, marketing and networking. They should emphasize these skills when applying for jobs that require the ability to multitask.
Another attractive quality is experience. It's important that an applicant's resume list any activities that involved teamwork and goal﹣driven responsibilities. Membership in a sports or social club and participation as a volunteer are good examples of this. These activities involve goal management and planning along with the ability to focus while competing on a team. When hiring committees see this, they see a candidate who is capable of working in a variety of environments.
Finally, an attractive quality when job﹣hunting is a great attitude toward a potential job. Young job seekers are known to be overconfident because they have been praised for everything they have done. But they must realize that the employment market is about how an employee will be a good fit for a company, not the other way around.
In fact, in an interview, an important question to ask is: "What would be expected of me as an employee?" In today's tough job market, young job seekers need to provide a potential employer with good reasons to hire them.
Direction: Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你是※※中学的※※,你校学生会组织一次徒步活动,已在校园网发布方案,征求师生的修改意见.你需要写一封邮件,包括以下两点:
1. 提出你觉得需要改进的地方;
2. 需要改进的原因.
主题 |
发现上海 |
时间 |
5月1日(周日)下午3点 |
路线 |
从人民广场出发,途径南京东路,到达外滩(the Bund),全程徒步,之后再徒步原路返回人民广场. |
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Learning by Rote in the Digital Age
Rote learning has become seen as an outdated method of teaching. The dictionary defines learning 'by rote' as:'from memory, without thought of the meaning: in a mechanical way'.
The decline of rote learning has been quickened by technology. No one needs to memorize friends' phone numbers or email addresses because such data is conveniently stored and accessible electronically. And why remember when and where World War Two broke out when you can find the answer on the Internet in about 6 seconds? But now there are voices for a need to return to rote learning.
In fact, memorizing key data is essential to learning any skill. Doctoring requires knowledge of medicine and lawyering requires knowledge of cases and laws. Of course, being able to recall things will not further your understanding of those things, but without memorizing these foundation elements, you cannot progress to a deeper understanding of a subject.
While the Internet and computers have weakened the need for us 10 remember things, it may well be that mobile learning can help bring this style of learning back to life by making it more convenient and more fun.
Drilling yourself with flashcards or by repetition is usually hard and boring work, which is why most people need their multiplication tables to be drilled into them by teachers or parents. Rote learning without a willing third party can be a battle of discipline and motivation. But mobile learning can make those flashcards and drills more appropriate to individual study; our digital devices can challenge and inform us at the same time and also keep us motivated, whether through game﹣like structures or recording our progress.
Once you've acquired the essentials of a subject by rote learning, you will find it easier to go deeper in the application of knowledge which is important.