Earlier this summer, after packing my rucksack for a wild-camping holiday, I gazed at my belongings, and made a final adjustment to the contents of my bag.
I quickly emailed my travel companion, a photographer friend called Jacob to make sure I could have some pictures of our trip afterwards, so I could pop a few up on Instagram when I returned. And then I set off, feeling — for the first time in a number of trips — that I was genuinely escaping the stresses and strains of my everyday life.
During my three-day Insta-break, my stress levels decrease quickly within 24 hours.
| A．I also changed how I processed the trip itself. |
| B．So I am fully supportive of screen-free holidays. |
| C．I took out my iPhone, and threw it under my bed. |
| D．1 would lose track of my coworkers, my friends and my family. |
| E．None of them could touch me for the next three glorious days. |
| F．So this summer, as you plan your trip, ask if you can delete Instagram. |
| G．As a travel writer, abandoning my phone for my holiday felt like the extreme betrayal. |
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【推荐1】Amanda hated how history seemed to be all about war. Jose didn't like memorizing names and dates. Gerald was convinced that nothing that had happened in the past was relevant to his life. Caitlyn hated tricky true-false questions.
Armed with the feedback (反馈) my students had given me, I began hatching a plan. These kids were bright. They were motivated. My honors class deserved to be taught in a way that would speak to them.
We'd study social and economic history, not just battles and generals. We'd read novels to bring home the humanity of history. Tests would cover the facts, but also require higher level thinking skills. No tricky true-false questions.
At first, I was surprised by how many of my students used poor grammar and lacked writing skills. And some seemed to hesitate when reading out loud. But we worked on those skills repeatedly while we were learning history. The school year came to an end more quickly than I could have imagined. Most had earned A and B. No one had averaged lower than C.
Before summer break. Mrs. Anderson, the headmaster, called me into her office for my end-of-year evaluation. “I want to congratulate you on a great freshman season,” she said with a smile. “Especially on how well you did with your remedial (矫正) kids.”
“Remedial kids? I don’t understand.”
Mrs. Anderson looked at me in a strange way. “Your first period class was a remedial. Surely you saw that indicated at the top of the roll (名单),” She pulled a file folder from a drawer and handed it to me. I opened it. There at the top, was the word HONORS. I showed it to Mrs. Anderson.
“Oh. dear,” she said. “What a mistake! How did you ever manage, treating slow students as though they were...”
I couldn't help but finish the sentence for her. “As though they were bright? I think we've both learned a lesson from this, one they didn't teach in any of the education courses I took, but one I'll never forget.”
1. Why does the author mention several students at the beginning?| A．To introduce these bright students. | B．To present the teaching problems. |
| C．To show the success of his plans. | D．To praise the wisdom of his pupils. |
| A．Her honors class hesitated to improve skills. | B．The headmaster gave her a wrong class roll. |
| C．Most of her class achieved high grades later. | D．Her students were at lower language levels. |
| A．Easygoing and kind. | B．Motivated and generous. |
| C．Patient and creative. | D．Understanding and strict. |
| A．Students should be taught according to their interest. |
| B．Traditional teaching methods might work effectively. |
| C．Students should be evaluated based on their scores. |
| D．Teachers should have confidence in their students. |
A few years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to teach pre-school students one afternoon a week. One of my most memorable students was Vanessa. She was five years old ，had difficulty walking and could not speak. We mostly sat on the floor for our music lessons and Vanessa liked to sit on my lap. One of her favorite songs was John the Rabbit. It was a call and response song where I sang the call and the students clapped two times while singing the repeating phrase “Oh yes！” Vanessa liked to put her hands together with mine and clap with me. We performed that song during every class Vanessa and I clapping together. She never said or sang a word.
One day late in the school year when the song was finished Vanessa turned around， looked at me in the eye， clapped her tiny hands two times and said the words “Oh yes!” I opened my mouth and could not speak. Through music we had made a connection.
Several years later I came across Vanessa on the street in town. I stopped my car and waved to say hello. She waved back with a big smile on her face and then clapped her hands two times mimicking the song we had performed in our music class. This precious little girl through her connection with music left an impression on me that will last forever.
Every child has the ability to learn and grow. It is up to us educators to discover the way to reach each and every one of our students. We all must find each child’s light.
1. The author thinks music__________.
| A．can make children calm down |
| B．can connect heart to heart |
| C．is difficult for pre-school students |
| D．is a good means to find a job |
| A．got used to singing songs |
| B．was too shy to speak |
| C．was the youngest in the class |
| D．enjoyed the author’s class |
| A．surprised | B．happy | C．frightened | D．satisfied |
| A．The author has been in touch with Vanessa for several years. |
| B．Vanessa became as healthy as other children. |
| C．The song made a deep impression on Vanessa. |
| D．Being a good educator became Vanessa’s dream. |
【推荐3】Fulton’s dog named Lucy got to pick out her own toy at the store, and Fulton says Lucy has been known to pick very large stuffed animals. In the video, Lucy picked up a Lambchop toy about twice her size and carried it out of the store with unbelievable determination.
She carried that toy right out of the door of the pet store while Fulton filmed every moment. When Fulton posted the video on her Facebook page, she wasn’t expecting to receive such a strong response (反应).
Since posting, Lucy’s video has been viewed over 21 million times and caused more than 49,000 comments. Fulton wrote on her Facebook, “This is not the first shopping trip for Lucy. We don’t do this on a regular basis but occasionally! The more she has shopped, the bigger the toy gets and the bigger the toy gets, the higher the price! But her papa didn’t say a word about how much the one she picked out was. YES, she is spoiled (宠坏的).”
She continued, “We want to thank everyone that has viewed, liked, shared and commented about the video I posted about our Lucy during her shopping trip for a new toy! This happened while we were on vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Our kids told us that the video had got around rapidly. It is amazing.”
Fulton was truly shocked at how much attention Lucy’s vedio received since she is used to posting pictures and video of Lucy on her Facebook all the time.
“It’s amazing to see that a video of a precious little dog can bring so many smiles and laughter for peopole,” says Fulton, who is retired from the Henderson County Schools in Kentucky. “I am receiving so many nice comments from people all over the world.”
1. What is the most interesting part of the story?| A．The dog controls its master. |
| B．The dog chooses a toy by herself. |
| C．The dog loves shopping very much. |
| D．The dog films her shopping experience. |
| A．Lucy prefers more expensive toys |
| B．Fulton’s husband is angry with Lucy |
| C．Fulton complains about Lucy’s behavior |
| D．Fulton has to pay more and more for a toy |
| A．She thinks they are confusing. |
| B．She believed they are helpful. |
| C．She feels grateful to those people. |
| D．She finds they match her expectations. |
| A．A pleasant surprise. | B．Great respect. |
| C．A good opportunity. | D．Immediate recognition. |
【推荐1】From cheap family rooms to child discounts and personalised kids menus, London's best family hotels have many ways to make it a memorable stay. Browse (浏览) our favourite budget hotels for families in London at hotels.london.com and get ready for your family stay.
Luna&Simone Hotel
Ideally situated a short stroll from Victoria coach, it offers a welcoming bed and breakfast accommodation with a child-friendly focus. This charming family-run hotel offers affordable family rooms just minutes away from Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and the musicals at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Nightly rate: £136. 50 per room
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7834 5897
Travelodge London Docklands
It has everything you need for a good night's sleep, offering great value rooms close to the river Thames, with fast rail connections to the city centre. To accommodate families, there are family rooms, which come equipped with a sofa bed and can sleep up to two adults and two children under 16.
Nightly rate: £29.00 per room
Telephone: 0871 9846192
Generator Hostel London
Generator is part of Europe's fastest growing hostel brand and offers stylish accommodation. The single, twin and family rooms as well as larger dorms (female-only) cater to a range of travellers. A late checkout at 5 p. m. is possible at weekends, so you can make the best of your time in London.
Nightly rate: £33 per room
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7388 7666
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
Book a family-friendly room and enjoy a cheap but comfortable stay in one of London's most fascinating areas, within walking distance of Harrods, the Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Children under 18 stay free in a family room, and under-12s also eat for free from a healthy and affordable kids menu.
Nightly rate: £119.00 per room
Telephone: 0870 4009100
1. Which number had you better call if your family visit Buckingham Palace?| A．+44 (0)20 7834 5897. | B．0871 9846192. |
| C．+44 (0)20 7388 7666. | D．0870 4009100. |
| A．The cheap family rooms. | B．The easy access to the city centre. |
| C．The late checkout at weekends. | D．The safety measures for female visitors. |
| A．A hotel poster. | B．A travel website. |
| C．A travel journal. | D．A science magazine. |
【推荐2】There are many famous lakes in China. The following are some of them.
West Lake, Hangzhou
West Lake is a gift of nature. Located in the west part of Hangzhou and surrounded (围绕) by green hills, this lake is famous for beautiful scenery, a lot of historical sites and native products. In addition, West Lake can always be seen in paintings.
Kanas Lake, Xinjiang
Kanas Lake is one of the deepest lakes in China. It is home to about 800 kinds of plants and more than 100 kinds of birds. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and thick forest, the lake takes on different colors in different seasons. Kanas Lake is also a mysterious (神秘的) place, and it’s said that large creatures have been seen in it.
Erhai Lake, Yunnan
Located in the northwest part of Dali City, Yunnan Province, Erhai Lake is a plateau (高原) lake. As the lake has a shape of an ear, it gets the name Erhai. Called “the pearl on plat-eau” for its beautiful scenery, it is also one of the most attractive places in Yunnan.
Yamdrok Lake, Tibet
Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, this lake is fed by many small streams.
With an area of 675 square kilometers, this lake has large lakeside grassland, which serves as highland pastures (牧场). There are lots of fish living in the lake, which are caught by local people. From April to October, fish caught in this lake are sold at the market in Lhasa.
1. Which lake is preferred by painters according to the text?| A．Yamdrok Lake. | B．Kanas Lake. | C．Erhai Lake. | D．West Lake. |
| A．They are fed by many small rivers. |
| B．They can serve as highland pastures. |
| C．They are surrounded by snow-capped mountains. |
| D．They are famous for a lot of strange animals. |
| A．It looks like an ear. | B．It is very beautiful. |
| C．It is a plateau lake. | D．It has many stories. |
【推荐3】Welcome to Germany’s largest theme park! In an area covering 68 hectares, visitors to Europe Park can experience the architecture, plants and culture of 12 European countries.
Set in various themed areas, the popular leisure park provides over 100 attractions and wonderful shows. Visitors can take a leisure walk through Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia in one afternoon!
Visitors can experience the rush of our high speed roller coasters, watch various acrobatic(杂技的) shows in our international programmes, get lost in the underwater world from their seat in the 4D cinema, or experience many of our spectacular attractions. You are sure to make a lasting impression on your children and family.
Deep below the Greek Village, Atlantis Adventure, an interactive theme ride for the whole family, is waiting for all brave hunters. Visitors can get to the bottom of one of the world's great mysteries in vehicles which can rotate 360°. Trying to reveal the myth of Atlantis, this adventure takes the visitors past extraordinary scenes with amazingly-beautiful coral reefs, sunken ships and groups of colourful fish. Be fascinated by the amazing animation(动画) and computer technology used in this fantastic ride! Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
1. What can people do in Europe Park?| A．Riding in 12 European countries. | B．Playing underwater with children. |
| C．Watching various acrobatic shows. | D．Hunting for treasures in sunken ships. |
| A．By joining in international programmes. | B．By taking an interactive theme ride. |
| C．By walking through the Greek Village. | D．By watching fantastic shows in 4D cinemas. |
| A．Jump off. | B．Get away. | C．Pull over. | D．Turn around. |
| A．To inform the public of a family-friendly park. |
| B．To introduce the largest theme park in the world. |
| C．To persuade more people to pay a visit to Germany. |
| D．To explain why theme parks are popular with children. |
| A．A science fiction | B．A travel journal |
| C．A tourist magazine | D．A news report |
