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2. 自己的劳动体验:
3. 发出倡议。
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2 . The Miyun Reservoir (水库) near Beijing plays an important role in providing water to the capital. But not many people know this major project was actually designed by a group of university students as their graduation project. In 1959, under Jiang Nanxiang, the then headmaster of Tsinghua University, who encouraged his students to combine theory with practice, students from the Department of Hydraulic Engineering set about the project.
This is one of the stories told in the new season of Century Masters, which focuses on 11 noted educators, among them Peking University head Cai Yuanpei, promoter of mass education Tao Xingzhi and physical education advocate Jiang Nanxiang, which aired on China Education Television in March, 2024.
Produced by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Century Masters is dedicated to people renowned for their mastery in different areas. Earlier seasons focused on famous artists, architects and writers. According to Chen Hong, the general director for the series, the new season seeks to preserve and protect the educational practices, ideas and progress of the subjects, and nurture young people in the process. “We want to crystallize the wisdom and sweat of countless educators, a precious heritage for future generations, and open a window to showcase the country’s progress. Many of them also made great achievements in other areas. This series, however, focuses on their contributions to education”, says Chen.
Unlike artists who produce physical creations, the contributions of educators are often theoretical, and so are difficult to show visually. To deal with this, the series brought the educators to life by illustrating their ideas through snapshots (快照) of their work and life. The two episodes (一集) about Ma Yuehan, a pioneer in advocating for physical education at Tsinghua University, explore his habit of regular exercise maintained since childhood, his participation in national and international competitions at university, and the way in which he benefited from being in good health.
1. What do we know about the Miyun Reservoir from the passage?A.It was finished in the year 1959. |
B.Its historical importance has not been fully recognized. |
C.It was designed by the headmaster of Tsinghua University. |
D.It is a product of Tsinghua University’s advanced teaching philosophy. |
A.To introduce Chinese experts of all fields. |
B.To dig into the all-around achievements of great educators. |
C.To record the educational practices and ideas of noted educators. |
D.To call upon young people to contribute to Chinese education. |
A.To highlight his educational contribution. |
B.To serve as an example of the practice above. |
C.To prove the importance of physical education. |
D.To showcase his achievement in physical competitions. |
A.Heroes of Education in Century Masters |
B.Protectors of Heritage in Century Masters |
C.Physical and Academic Education in Tsinghua University |
D.Theoretical and Practical Education in Tsinghua University |
3 . When my three-year-old cousin didn’t get his way and hit his mother in anger, there were immediate consequences (后果): his father calmly and firmly made it clear that this behaviour was unacceptable, and he had to apologise. Then, he lost the honor of playing with his Christmas toys for the rest of the day.
The most important goal of discipline (管教) is teaching children and teenagers self-management and responsible decision-making. It is not about control but instead using positive discipline. When children know what will happen, they can make choices. Parents benefit, too, from having a plan of how they will respond to specific behaviour rather than reacting in anger.
Taking responsibility and repairing harm by making changes is a powerful consequence that teaches young people about the impacts of their behaviour on others. If an older child has hurt a friend’s feelings, coaching them in talking it through and apologising.
A.Sometimes, a discussion is needed. |
B.This was a painful experience for the little boy! |
C.It can be useless to focus on fixing the problem. |
D.Therefore, it is very important that parents stay calm. |
E.Typically, consequences can be thought of in three categories. |
F.Those who were harmed feel heard, and relationships are repaired. |
G.Overall, positive discipline aims to help children become responsible, independent, and kind. |
4 . Across the country, October is National Financial Planning Month, a time when you might want to look back on your retirement statement or rethink investments (投资) for the new year. The month also serves as a good reminder to teach the ones you love a thing or two about money basics. Whether it’s explaining the value of a dollar or delayed enjoyment for a beloved toy, you can explain to children where money comes from, how best to keep it, and the ways that you can use well-earned cash to shape the world we live in.
Financial literacy, simply put, is the know-how to prepare, track expenses, save, plan for retirement, and manage debt. Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch says it’s never too early to start talking about finances, and it can be as simple as taking them shopping or doing everyday tasks around the house. “Your children learn from your habits and the way you spend or save and even talk about money will shape how your children manage money in the future, even if you don’t realize it,” says Woroch.
Most people think that the easiest way to teach their kids about money is to let them watch what they do—from the convenience store to online shopping. But the right way is to practice being a role model of what you hope they (and you) would do when faced with money problems or opportunities.
Woroch says including kids in setting up a budget (预算) for an upcoming event can be a great learning experience. When you have to make a budget cut, think before you complain. Watch how you talk about sacrificing (牺牲) short-term pleasure for long-term gain.
If your family is doing well despite economic downturn, you can teach your kids to appreciate what they have and encourage them to help others in need. Ramirez, a senior advisor at Tend, suggests that parents “increase children’s awareness about how money can benefit others, not just themselves, by encouraging them to raise money for a cause.” This is also a great way to develop their social awareness.
1. Why should kids have financial literacy?A.To avoid debts. | B.To obtain happiness. |
C.To become experts. | D.To form a smart view towards money. |
A.Setting a good example. | B.Opening an online store. |
C.Asking them to shop alone. | D.Making them solve money issues. |
A.Parents praise children’s efforts. | B.Parents donate money for charity. |
C.Children save money for a cause. | D.Children make money by themselves. |
5 . Some people only exercise self-discipline in the parts of their lives they think as necessities — such as turning up to work on time and getting the job done. But self-discipline is a skill that can be applied to every aspect of life. And the benefits can be great.
It will help you reach your full potential
When you have self-discipline, you are able to push yourself to achieve things you never thought possible. You set high standards for yourself and then work hard to meet them.
Self-discipline can help you get more done in less time. When you have self-discipline, you are less likely to waste time on things that are not important. This means you can use your time more effectively and get more done. This can lead to greater productivity at work, at home, and in your personal life.
It will help you be healthier
Self-discipline can also help you live a healthier life. When you have self-discipline, you are more likely to make healthy choices and stick to them. This means you will be less likely to overeat, smoke, or engage in other unhealthy behaviors.
It will help you be happier
Last but not least, self-discipline can help you be happier. When you have self-discipline, you are less likely to engage in self-destructive behaviors.
So, as you can see, self-discipline can improve your whole life. If you want to be more successful, productive, and happier, then start working on your self-discipline today.
A.It will help you finish work on time. |
B.It will help you be more productive. |
C.Here’s how self-discipline can improve all aspects of your life. |
D.This can lead to personal and professional success. |
E.This is because you are less likely to give up when things get tough. |
F.This means you will be more likely to focus on the positive and enjoy your life. |
G.It can also mean you are more likely to exercise regularly. |
6 . Women and girls already struggle with gender inequality, but when extreme weather damages a community, the UN found that inequalities worsen.
To explore the complex links between gender and climate change, CNN worked with seven women photojournalists to document the challenges women and girls face. This visual project gives a snapshot of the numerous ways climate crisis is changing their lives, but also shows how they are fighting back.
The Center for Girls’ Education runs a series of programs in Nigeria to help girls stay in school. One in every five of the world’s children who are out of school is in Nigeria, according to UNICEF, and it is girls who are impacted the most. More than 10 million children between 5 and 14 years old are absent from classrooms across Nigeria, according to UNICEF. For girls, the statistics are even bleaker: in states in the northeast and northwest of the country, fewer than half attend school.
This education crisis is the result of a tangle of factors, but against the backdrop of these individual factors is the broader context of the climate crisis. Nigeria is growing hotter and dryer, and extreme weather such as flash floods and landslides are becoming fiercer and more frequent. Climate disasters can make schools inaccessible and classrooms unsafe. Communities struggling to cope with extreme weather sometimes turn to their children to help or to earn extra money to support the family. And girls, whose attendance at school is already discouraged in some communities, are often most affected.
There are efforts to support girls’ education and equip them with the resources to cope with a fast-changing climate. The Center for Girls’ Education in the northern Nigerian city of Zaria runs programs to help girls stay in school and offers training on how to cope with the impacts of extreme weather. “I feel when we give the girls education on climate change, how to ease it, it will go a long way in helping the girls in how to support themselves in times of difficulties, and even help them prepare for it,” said Habiba Mohammed, director of the Center for Girls’ Education.
1. What does the underlined phrase “gives a snapshot of” mean in Paragraph 2?A.Contrasts. | B.Strengthens. | C.Prevents. | D.Reveals. |
A.By listing figures. | B.By making comparison. |
C.By giving examples. | D.By drawing conclusions. |
A.Tense family relationship. | B.Unbearable school pressure. |
C.Worsening weather conditions. | D.Inaccessible community resources. |
A.Costly. | B.Creative. |
C.Short-lived. | D.Far-reaching. |
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As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them
I offer to pay you $200 in one year if you give me $190 today. Good deal or bad deal? It’s the kind of math problem you might encounter in real life,
A survey in 2022 funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that 61 percent of parents of students said math education should be “relevant to the real world”
Harvard has a personal finance course in the
In most high schools, personal finance classes are light on math, and math classes are
There is a
In conclusion, the integration of math and personal finance in education is not just an academic pursuit, but a
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A.lifting | B.lowering | C.forgetting | D.struggling |
A.awful | B.forced | C.perfect | D.temporary |
A.apply to | B.pass down | C.identify with | D.kick off |
A.for | B.but | C.and | D.so |
A.breathing | B.rolling | C.quoting | D.introducing |
A.politics | B.economics | C.mathematics | D.physics |
A.Traditionally | B.Constantly | C.Frequently | D.Thankfully |
A.restore | B.recover | C.reconsider | D.retell |
A.lacking | B.sufficient | C.absent | D.present |
A.depressing | B.amazing | C.challenging | D.motivating |
A.combination | B.separation | C.application | D.publication |
A.regional | B.local | C.national | D.individual |
A.learn | B.increase | C.examine | D.manage |
A.practical | B.regrettable | C.miserable | D.relaxing |
10 . The University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group university to announce that it will accept the “Gaokao” exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students who complete the “National Higher Education Entrance Examination”, or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman.
University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood said: “The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access to Birmingham’s wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham.”
Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements.
Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham’s China Institute said: “The University of Birmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous graduates is Li Siguang — the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham.”
1. What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A.Go through a foundation year. |
B.Prepare Birmingham degree programmers. |
C.Get the right to permanent residency. |
D.Score over 800% of the university’s qualification examination. |
A.The foreign students in China. | B.All people living in the UK. |
C.The students of the UK. | D.Chinese students. |
A.Negative. | B.Supportive. | C.Indifferent. | D.Neutral. |
A.The introduction to the “Gaokao” of China. |
B.The history of the University of Birmingham. |
C.The high-quality students accepted by top universities. |
D.The University of Birmingham’s acceptance of Gaokao. |