Building on the success of the digital series of One World: Together at Home, Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are partnering for a special one-night event of the same name, which will screen across BET/Comedy Central/MTV/MTV base on Sunday, April 19. On MTV Base, DStv channel 322 and GOtv channel 72, it would air by 1am. (WAT), with a repeat broadcast same day by 8pm. (WAT).
Launched with Chris Martin of Coldplay on March 16, 2020, Together at Home has become an outlet for artistes to share music with their fans for a purpose to educate and inform millions around WHO’s critical effort to prevent, detect and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, One World: Together at Home is not a charity event, but a broad global entertainment special to support the World Health Organisation and the global fight to end COVID-19. The show will feature A-list superstars such as Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, and more.
The two-hour program will be hosted by marquee personalities from each of the major networks. It will include both live and pre-taped performances from the world’s most prominent artists with multimillion-naira pledges to the WHO’s Solidarity Response Fund.
The show will lift viewer’s spirits in these trying times with exclusive and unique cameos from the worlds of music and arts, sports superstars, and comedic sketches, while always drawing back to its core purpose to educate and inform on COVID-19 risks, prevention and response. The broadcast will also feature interviews with experts from WHO as well as stories of frontline healthcare workers from around the world.
With the confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, the rich and famous aren’t staying quiet about their diagnoses. Instead, celebrities are speaking out on social media not only to keep fans informed but in some cases, to urge followers to stay home in order to help reduce the risk of transmission.
1. What will you see at this concert?| A．Covid-19 treatment method | B．Marquee production method |
| C．Anti-epidemic stories of medical staff | D．Music interview |
| A．Let the audience understand the music |
| B．Show the charm of superstars |
| C．Call on the public to raise awareness of health protection |
| D．Introducing Covid-19 |
| A．The stars participating in this activity have a sense of social responsibility |
| B．The performances are all live |
| C．World Health Organization donates to this event |
| D．American people are unaware of Covid-19 |
| A．The Medical Magazine | B．The Music Magazine |
| C．The Adevertisment | D．The Newspaper |
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【推荐1】Imagine your body is like the house you live in. Every day, your family creates rubbish. The rubbish builds up until it is put out for the weekly garbage collection.
Now, say you put three bags of garbage out, but because one of the collectors was away sick, only two bags are collected. You take the leftover bag inside to be put out again next week. The following week you put out another three bags, plus the leftover bag from last week. But again, only two bags are collected. Imagine this cycle is repeated over the following weeks.
This is a simple description of what happens to your body when your kidneys (肾) don’t work efficiently. Your body is not thoroughly emptied of waste products. Other areas of the body such as blood pressure and red blood cell production are affected and the insidious process that may lead to kidney failure begins.
It’s not uncommon for people to lose up to 90 percent of their kidney function before developing any symptoms. There may be no warning signs. This makes early detection(诊察) difficult.
Kidney’s main job is to remove toxins (毒素) and unwanted water from our blood. Every day our kidneys clean an average of 200 litres of blood. Kidney failure may be a gradual and silent process, going unnoticed because there is no apparent pain.
Research shows that more than 25 percent of patients found to require dialysis (透析) do not see a kidney specialist until less than 90 days before dialysis starts. Some risk factors for kidney disease such as age and genetic make-up are out of our control; however, some changes in lifestyle may help prevent kidney damage. Two major risk factors for kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, have been on the rise over the last few decades. Both conditions are chiefly affected by being overweight and not getting enough exercise, which are the potential factors for the disease.
1. The author gives the example of the house we live in to indicate that ________.| A．it’s safe and harmless for our body to keep some waste |
| B．it doesn’t matter much if the waste in our body is not emptied in time |
| C．it’s important for our body to empty the waste in time every day |
| D．our body will not produce any waste if our kidneys work efficiently |
| A．gradual and unnoticed | B．apparent and fast |
| C．smooth and safe | D．painful and long |
| A．the kidney failure begins |
| B．the kidneys may have been seriously damaged |
| C．we have lost about 10 percent of kidney function |
| D．the kidneys can still work properly |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Go to see a kidney specialist shortly before dialysis starts. |
| B．Go to see a kidney specialist whenever you find any warning sign. |
| C．Try to keep low blood pressure and a stable lifestyle. |
| D．Take enough exercise and make early detection of kidney disease. |
Mental health experts have long been aware that even mild, repeated stress can contribute to the development of depression and other mood disorders in animals and people. Scientists have also known that exercise seems to cushion against depression. But precisely how exercise, a physical activity can reduce someone’s risk for depression, a mood state, has been mysterious. So for the new study, researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm studied the brains and behavior of mice in a complicated and novel fashion.
We can’t ask mice if they are feeling cheerful or in low spirits. Instead, researchers have pictured certain behaviors that indicate depression in mice. If animals lose weight, stop seeking out a sugar solution when it’s available — because, probably, they no longer experience normal pleasures — or give up trying to escape from the cold-water zone just freeze in place, they are categorized as depressed. And in the new experiment, after five weeks of frequent but low-level stress, such as being lightly shocked, mice displayed exactly those behaviors. They became depressed.
The scientists could then have tested whether exercise blunts (延缓) the risk of developing depression after stress by having mice run first. But, frankly, from earlier research, they wanted to know how, so they bred pre-exercised mice. A wealth of earlier research by these scientists and others had shown that aerobic exercise, in both mice and people, increases the production within muscles of an enzyme (酶) called PGC-1alpha. The Karolinska scientists suspected（怀疑） that this enzyme somehow creates conditions within the body that protect the brain against depression. Then, the scientists exposed the animals, which without exercising, were in high levels of PGC-1alpha to five weeks of mild stress. The mice responded with slight symptoms of worry. But they did not develop depression. They continued to seek out sugar and fought to get out of the cold-water zone. Their high levels of PGC-1alpha appeared to make them depression-resistant（抵抗的. Finally, to ensure that these findings are relevant to people, the researchers had a group of adult volunteers complete three weeks of frequent endurance training, consisting of 40 to 50 minutes of moderate cycling or jogging. The scientists conducted muscle biopsies (活体检查) before and after the program and found that by the end of the three weeks, the volunteers’ muscle cells contained substantially more PGC-1alpha than at the study’s start.
The finding of these results, in the simplest terms, is that “you reduce the risk of getting depression when you exercise,” said Maria Lindskog, a researcher at the Karolinska Institute.
1. The researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm conducted the new study hoping to know ________.
| A．if exercise cushions against depression |
| B．what can lead to depression in animals and people |
| C．if stress can contribute to the development of depression |
| D．how exercise contributes to reducing someone’s risk for depression |
| A．they attempt to escape from the cold-water zone |
| B．they stop searching for the sugar water |
| C．they stand still in place |
| D．they can’t experience normal pleasures any longer |
| A．know if exercise can help to safeguard the mind against depression |
| B．know if they can endure 40 to 50 minutes of moderate cycling or jogging |
| C．ensure they can lose weight after moderate cycling or jogging |
| D．confirm the findings above are also relevant to people |
| A．the mice with high levels of PGC-1alpha are easier to develop depression |
| B．athletes are more likely to develop depression than ordinary people |
| C．the enzyme called PGC-1alpha helps to reduce depression |
| D．in the past mental health specialists didn’t know exercise could help reduce depression |
【推荐3】Of all the problems that people face today, depression proves to be one of the hardest to pinpoint. People often suffer secretly, not wanting to admit their need of professional help. They continue with their normal routines and, many times, unhealthy eating habits. Now, health professionals are actually linking diet and depression and have found success in using diet to treat the disorder.
Several researchers and Australian institutions at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, set out to evaluate the direct link between diet and depression. They carried out the study over a 12-week period and observed 67 patients with moderate to severe depression. For their control group, the patients received social support rather than switching their eating habits to a well-balanced diet. The other patients then received dietary counseling sessions where they were advised to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. After the trial period, over 30 percent of the patients had gone into remission with their depression. Only 8 percent of the control group actually experienced this same improvement. This trial has greatly helped researchers understand and better help patients suffering from depression.
Most Americans today do not associate their diet and depression together. Nearly 60 percent of Americans eat over processed foods. 90 percent of added sugar comes from these processed foods. For people with depression, this diet might give a short energy burst, but it will eventually cause energy to sink, bringing happy moods down with it. Many people also love caffeine, drinking multiple cups each day. Again, they consume extra sugar. However, the caffeine can also disrupt sleep and cause anxiety. In addition, people with depression may have a tendency to turn to alcohol Unfortunately, alcohol depresses the central nervous system, which will directly influence a person’s mood for the worse, especially those dealing with depression.
According to the research, diet and depression do go hand in hand. Those suffering from depression should do away with processed foods as much as possible. With a few simple changes in lifestyle, these patients can improve their mental health and return to normal activities with renewed energy and joy.
1. What prevents patients from being identified according to the passage?| A．Their reluctance to ask for treatment. | B．Lack of professional help. |
| C．Unawareness of their diet problems. | D．Inadequate social support. |
| A．The patients in the study came from different parts of the world. |
| B．Two groups were divided on the basis of their levels of depression. |
| C．The control group enjoyed a better improvement in their mood. |
| D．The study helps researchers find a better treatment for depression. |
| A．Chemicals in them will weaken patients’ central nervous system. |
| B．Added sugar from them will finally lessen patients’ happiness. |
| C．They can make patients more likely to be addicted to alcohol. |
| D．They will reduce essential mood-boosting nutrients in patients. |
| A．What you need is just a right diet | B．What is your depression killer? |
| C．Is your diet making you depressed? | D．It’s time to change your life style |
【推荐1】After achieving huge success in the past two seasons, Letters Alive returns with more surprises. The show is performed first on China’s major video platform, v.qq.com, and then is aired on Heilongjiang Satellite TV on Saturdays. Letters penned by celebrities (名人) ages ago, or modern ordinary people, are chosen and then read by today’s stars, striking a chord (引起共鸣) with audiences by presenting human stories.
According to Guan Zhengwen, the show’s chief director, the letters offer a view into universal values. “There is only one standard in our selection. That is, these letters deserve to be seen by more people,” the director said.
“Different cultural backgrounds do exist in the world, but human nature can bridge different cultures. People’s understanding of themselves, others and society can be understood through writing, and that’s the power of letters,” the director said. “Chinese letters are still the mainstay of the program, but the addition of classic letters from abroad is certain to bring more tastes to it,” he added.
As a rule, the 12-episode (一集) culture program has invited many well-known Chinese celebrities. In comparison with the former two seasons, more young artists are taking part this time. “Our program’s viewers under the age of 29 account for more than 75 percent of the total. However, the popularity of celebrities among the young generation is not our selection preference,” Guan said.
Also it is worth noting that the program has added a comment time. Each time a letter is read, a famous commentator sits in the studio and shares his feelings toward the letter and tells viewers the stories behind letters. “The commentators’ views do not stand for the truth, as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes,” the director said. “But they, based on their vision and experience, will express positive social energy to viewers.”
1. What does the underlined word “aired” probably mean in the first paragragh?| A．Advertised. | B．Broadcast. |
| C．Sold. | D．Made. |
| A．To make the show more colorful. |
| B．To attract more young audiences. |
| C．To bring more fashion to the program. |
| D．To cover the shortage of Chinese letters. |
| A．Foreign artists will be invited for the first time. |
| B．More stars favored by the young will be chosen. |
| C．There will be an explanation after the reading is finished. |
| D．Viewers will have a chance to read their own letters in the show. |
| A．In an advertisement. | B．In a history textbook. |
| C．In a fashion magazine. | D．In a news report. |
【推荐2】Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper — and its reporters — are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. Journalism students and teachers must emphasize new skills to keep their profession alive.
A trustworthy press helps inform people and monitor all levels of government. That is essential to a nation. Yet this useful establishment is growing increasingly unpopular. According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the Country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. And on many college campuses, the news about the news is bleak too.
Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only. Half the newspapers that still exist on paper say they don’t print as many copies. And UNC’s The Daily Tar Heel has cut staff pay and rented cheaper offices to make is budget.
Considering the problems in journalism, it’s surprising that the enrollment (注册人数) in college journalism programs is up. The Daily Orange managing editor Catherine Leffert calls the layoffs and cutbacks disheartening. “But what keeps me wanting to be a journalist is seeing the effect that The Daily Orange has,” he says.
But journalism educators wonder, “Are we preparing young people for a dying industry?” Years ago, journalism graduates took low-level reporter jobs at newspapers or television stations. That sill happens. But today’s jobs more often involve digital editing, social media production, and video streaming. Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism.
The news isn’t all bad. Journalism professor Kathleen Culver says, “When I look at 18-and 20-year-olds in journalism and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.” Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. Her optimism “comes from knowing that people still need news. They still need information.”
1. What does the underlined word “bleak” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Useless. | B．Interesting. | C．Hopeless. | D．Encouraging. |
| A．They reduce student enrollment. |
| B．They offer students specialized programs. |
| C．They prepare students for low-level reporter jobs. |
| D．They encourage students to run their own newspaper. |
| A．To prove the potential of a career in journalism. |
| B．To show people’s positive attitudes to journalists. |
| C．To show the popularity of The Daily Tar Heel. |
| D．To prove people’s thirst for the latest news. |
| A．Does journalism have a future? | B．Are journalists still influential today? |
| C．What is journalism? | D．What does a journalist do? |
【推荐3】In the past decades, TV advertising（广告）has been one of the most powerful forms of advertisement. Basically it is a mixture of both video and sound advertising messages. Some people believe that TV advertising is more powerful than other advertising means such as magazines, websites, radio stations, and newspapers. Television was once considered to be the “king” of advertising media at a time.
A TV advertising company always tries to catch the attention of as many people as possible. And TV advertising conquers its viewers for various reasons. It allows a product to reach a large number of people, both at local as well as at national levels. In addition, it takes a short time for a product to reach the public as well. TV advertising can target （瞄准）a large number of local families with local cable（有线电视）network channels and independent stations. Various audience like housewives, young people and children are targeted through different channels like TV series, cartoons, shopping programme, etc. Before a product is advertised on TV, complete market research is done in order to know the needs of various customers to the product. Then TV helps get more detailed message with sounds, images and actions rapidly across to TV viewers, providing easier choices to the customers to choose the desired product.
Although we admit the fact that TV advertising works better over others in many aspects, TV advertising are not always the best choice for both companies and viewers. It has its negative（消极的）side sometimes. TV advertising is usually short, thus they do not express much information about the product. Besides, making TV advertising involves complicated steps. Producing it involves hiring an advertising agency, video editors, actors and writers, so an advertising agency need to think over the high expense of making TV advertising. Therefore, TV advertising with rich sounds, images and actions can mislead or persuade people to buy some products they don’t really need.
1. What can we say about TV advertising?| A．It probably influences housewives more easily. | B．It spreads the product fastest and most effectively. |
| C．Advertisers needn’t know the market very well. | D．It targets customers more exactly than other forms. |
| A．Advertisers must pay attention to saving money. | B．An advertising agency needs professionals. |
| C．TV advertising should always be short. | D．TV advertising has its own disadvantages. |
| A．Positive. | B．Objective. | C．Confused. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Is TV advertising out of date nowadays? | B．TV advertising is the most expensive of all! |
| C．TV advertising has both positive and negative sides | D．Pay attention to the misleading TV advertising! |
【推荐1】Liao Wentao, a pet undertaker, put the body of 2-year-old Garfield on a small bed surrounded by flowers. Then he let the cat’s owner say a last goodbye before cremation (火化). “We send off 400 to 500 pets each year, and there’s a great demand for pet funerals,” he told China News.
Keeping pets has become a trend for young people in China and people are more than willing to pay for whatever their pets need. From 2019 to 2021, China’s pet market grew by almost 18% and hit 348.8billion yuan in value in 2021, according to a report by Research Consulting Group.
As the pet economy develops, animal lovers’ various needs have boosted the emergence and development of related businesses such as bathing, pet food, pet beauty and healthcare.
In addition to basic services, pet owners are increasingly paying for many new services, such as training, pet funerals, insurance, photography and entertainment. The growing pet market has also given birth to a large number of new pet-related jobs, noted CCTV News.
Liu Wei, 33, is a famous pet detective in Shanghai. He and his team work on finding families’ lost pets. “We have successfully helped find more than 1,000 pets. Besides cats and dogs, there are other pets like birds, lizards and hamsters,” Liu said. “In many big cities, cats and dogs have become an important part of many families and are taken good care of. So what we look for are not just pets, but family members.”
Apart from pet undertakers and detectives, some people work as pet food testers, pet sitters and pet trainers. According to Tu Di, secretary—general of the Hunan Pet Industry Association, the booming pet market shows people’s improved living standards.
However, there are also problems with the industry, for example, the high fees of taking pets to the vet (兽医). Many pet owners have called for stricter pricing regulations for pet medical services, reported Global Times.
1. Why is Liao’s story mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the topic. | B．To teach readers a lesson. |
| C．To sum up the main idea. | D．To involve readers in a story. |
| A．By introducing an argument. | B．By telling some true stories. |
| C．By giving numbers and examples. | D．By focusing on basic pet—related services. |
| A．Negative. | B．Positive. | C．Doubtful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．The low quality of services. | B．The rapid growth of the industry. |
| C．The lack of related regulations. | D．The various needs of animal lovers. |
【推荐2】(Oct. 13th, 2020, Reuters) The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna “for the development of a method for gene editing”.
Charpentier and Doudna have discovered one of gene technology’s sharpest tools: the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors. Using these, researchers can easily change the DNA of animals and plants. This technology has had a great impact on the life sciences. It is contributing to new cancer treatment and may make the dream of curing inherited diseases(遗传病)come true.
Researchers need to modify genes in cells if they want to find out about life’s inner workings. This used to be difficult and sometimes impossible. Using the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors, it is now possible to change the code of life in a few weeks.
The discovery of these genetic scissors was unexpected. During Charpentier’s studies of Streptococcus pyogenes (酿脓链球菌),which cause the most harm to humans,she discovered a previously unknown molecule (分子), tracrRNA. It kills viruses by breaking their DNA.
She started working with Doudna,an experienced biochemist in 2011. They then reprogrammed the genetic scissors. In their natural form, the scissors recognize DNA from viruses, but Charpentier and Doudna prove that they could be controlled so that they can cut any DNA molecule at a given site. Then it is easy to rewrite the code of life.
Since Charpentier and Doudna discovered the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors in 2012, their use has exploded. This tool has contributed to many important discoveries in basic research, and plant researchers have been able to develop crops that can fight pests and drought.Clinical trials(临床试验)of new cancer treatments are under way, and the dream of being able to cure inherited diseases is about to come true. These genetic scissors have taken the life sciences into a new page and, in many ways,are bringing the greatest benefit to humans.
1. In which field is CRISPR/Cas9 mostly used?| A．Life science. |
| B．Tool design. |
| C．Disaster prevention. |
| D．Chemistry industry. |
| A．Dealing with cancer. |
| B．Modifying genes in cells. |
| C．Curing inherited diseases. |
| D．Discovering life’s inner workings. |
| A．It kills harmful viruses. |
| B．It damages human organs. |
| C．It makes DNA copying easier. |
| D．It cuts DNA molecule at a chosen spot. |
| A．science fiction |
| B．personal story |
| C．news report |
| D．book review |
【推荐3】Ford is showing its first all-electric sports utility vehicle, or SUV—the Mustang Mach E, marking a major change in the U. S. car industry. Auto industry reporters got their first look at the new electric vehicle Sunday. The new Mustang can travel from 370 to 480 kilometers before needing an electrical charge(充电). Experts say the Mustang Mach E marks the start of an increase in electric vehicles offered by top U. S. carmakers.
There are 18 electric vehicle models for sale in the U. S. The research group IHS Mark it expects that number to grow to 80 by 2022. New vehicles will include pickup trucks and SUVs that are popular with American buyers.
Last year, electric vehicles made up only 1.5 percent of new vehicle sales worldwide. Auto Industry research company LMC Automotive predicts(预言) that will rise to 2.2 percent this year. In the U. S., electric vehicles were only 1.2 percent of sales in 2019. It is expected to be the same in 2020.
Automakers,however, see room for growth. They note that electric vehicles are getting 250 miles or more on a single charge. That means a buyer no longer needs to worry about running out of power during a day’s usual drive. Because of the added models and increased power, LMC predicts that they will make up 17 percent of worldwide sales and 7 percent of U. S. sales in 2030.
The first-generation of electric vehicles were simply existing models that were changed to electricity to meet government fuel economy rules. They did not sell well largely because they could not travel more than 100 miles between charges. But now, many can go farther than the average one-day driving distance. The five-passenger Mach E looks like a traditional Mustang. Engineers say the least costly model will be able to travel about 370 kilometers on one charge. The most costly model will be able to travel 483 kilometers.
1. What can be known from the first two paragraphs?| A．Americans like pickup trucks and SUVs best. |
| B．There will be more vehicle models to meet customers’needs. |
| C．Ford is the first company to make all-electric sports utility vehicles. |
| D．The long travel distance between charges is the car’s greatest advantage. |
| A．It’s the fastest in the world. | B．It is much below the world average. |
| C．It’s the same as the world average. | D．It hasn’t changed very much. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By introducing new ideas. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By following time order. |
| A．Ford Starts New Electric Vehicles | B．Electric Vehicles Are Better for Environment |
| C．Old Electric Vehicles Will Be Knocked Out | D．Electric Vehicles Will Take Over the Market |
【推荐1】It is generally believed that people act the way they do because of their personalities and attitudes.They recycle their garbage because they care about the environment.They pay $5 for a caramel brulee latte because they like expensive coffee drinks.
It’s undeniable that behavior comes from our inner character,but in many instances we also draw inferences about who we are,as suggested by the social psychologist Daryl Bern.By observing our own behavior,we can be strangers to ourselves.If we knew our own minds,why would we need to guess what our preferences are from our behavior? If our minds were an open book,we would know exactly how much we care about the environment or like lattes.Actually,we often need to look to our behavior to figure out who we are.
Moreover,we don’t just use our behavior to learn about our particular types of character—we infer characters that weren’t there before.Our behavior is often shaped by little pressures around us,which we fail to recognize.Maybe we recycle because our wives and neighbors would disapprove if we didn’t.Maybe we buy lattes in order to impress the people around us.We should not mistakenly believe that we always behave as a result of some inner character.
Whatever pressures there can be or inferences one can make,people become what they do,though it may not be in compliance with their true desires.Therefore,we should all bear in mind Kurt Vonnegut’s advice:“We are what we pretend to be,so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
1. According to the text,personalities and attitudes ______.| A．result from one’s habits |
| B．affect one’s surroundings |
| C．reflect one’s taste |
| D．determine one’s behavior |
| A．The return of a wallet can indicate one’s honesty. |
| B．A kind person will offer his seat to senior citizens. |
| C．One recycles plastics to reduce the carbon footprints. |
| D．One buys latte due to his deep affection for coffee. |
| A．Harmony. | B．Challenge. |
| C．Strength. | D．Memory. |
| A．Preferences and habits. |
| B．Behavior and personalities. |
| C．Attitudes and preferences. |
| D．Personalities and attitudes. |
【推荐2】In March, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended a decade-long citywide ban on cellphone in public schools and left them to make up their own rules because he argued that by denying access for some students, the city was exacerbating(使加重) the achievement gap in students’ performance.
Two researchers from the London School of Economics, Richard Murphy and Louis Philippe Beland argued that this might have the opposite effect because students are not generally using their phones to assist in their classroom work during school. "Schools could significantly reduce the education achievement gap by prohibiting cellphones use in schools, and so by allowing phones in schools, New York may unintentionally increase the inequalities of outcomes," they told CNN.
However, some educators have come to embrace the technology in their students' pockets. Teacher Ken Halla has been teaching world history and Advanced Placement for 22 years but his students' cellphone ownership forced him to adapt to his classroom dynamics where he no longer is the single authority lecturing, according to the National Education Association(NEA). He now roams(漫步) the classroom and encourages students to use their cellphones to help them complete their assignments, this way they are less likely to let their devices distract themselves.
"It's harder to do negative behavior when the phones are out and the teacher is walking around." Mr Halla told the NEA. "I've always been that type of person who likes to adapt and change as time goes on. Otherwise, I wouldn't still be teaching many years down the road."
1. Why was the ban on cellphones stopped in New York public schools?| A．Because it negatively affected students' health. |
| B．Because it limited most students' progress. |
| C．Because it brought about unexpected side effects. |
| D．Because it was requested by parents and students. |
| A．Appreciative. | B．Meaningless. |
| C．Impractical. | D．Worrying. |
| A．Students can solve problems using cellphones. |
| B．Students can use cellphones at will. |
| C．The class focuses on how to use cellphones. |
| D．He is the only center of the entire class. |
| A．A tolerant one. | B．A humorous one. |
| C．An easy-going one. | D．An open-minded ones |
【推荐3】Flying High
Barrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from scientists is determination, hard work and a strong liking for what you want to achieve.” The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.
The moment of inspiration for Irving came at the age of 15 in his parents’ bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit(驾驶舱) of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked.”
To follow his dream, Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for a flight school and increased his flying skills by practicing at home on a $40 flight simulator(模拟) video game. Then another dream took hold: flying alone around the world. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components. He took off with no weather radar, no de-icing system, and just $30 in his pocket. “I like to do things people say I can’t do.”
After 97 days, 26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since. He set up his non-profit-making organization, Experience Aviation(航空), aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers. Kids attend programmes dealing with hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges.
“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. Perhaps Irving’s most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he said, “Everyone told me I was too young, that I didn’t have enough experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well…guess what?”
1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success?| A．Meeting people who provide unexpected help. |
| B．Getting a chance to study technical knowledge. |
| C．Having something specific that you want to accomplish. |
| D．Developing communication with different organizations. |
| A．He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible. |
| B．He was finally given enough money to keep going. |
| C．He got the most useful flying tips from his video game. |
| D．He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly. |
| A．he hoped to become a public figure |
| B．he expected to start a business in other fields |
| C．he saw there was great interest in what he was doing |
| D．he thought he could teach more than flight schools could |
