The lines to enter South Gate’s South East High School and South East Middle School at 9 a.m. Monday were each about 200 students deep.
Kony Aguillon sat in the shade while her son, an eighth-grader, waited for his health check in. She had done everything right Sunday night, pre-checking the district’s Daily Pass website so that it would be smooth going the next morning. But on Monday, the system wouldn’t load. They arrived at school early, around 7:50 a.m., to check in, and an hour later, there they stood. “I imagined it was going to be crazy,” she added, but not as bad as it was.
Opening day at the nation’s second-largest school district unfolded with a mix of emotions: frustration over long waits, anxiety over health protocols and concern for how things would go for children who have been learning online for a year and a half. But for many, the sense of joy and relief at being together again eased the worries.
In the early morning at John Marshall High, lines of students waiting to enter extended two blocks. By 9 a.m., some students were still waiting, having missed part of the first class.
In anticipation of delays, Gary Garcia had already extended the first period of classes by about 18 minutes in hopes that all students could meet their teachers.
Teachers and parents also expressed optimism.
“It’s exciting,” said Nohemi Sanchez-Heredia, who teaches first grade. Henriette Jeter was at the school with her daughters, who are starting kindergarten, second and fifth grades. Even though the Delta variant (德尔塔变异株) worries her, she felt her kids needed to be back in a classroom.
The most common emotions were in the largest type: “nervous” and “excited” mixed with somewhat “stressed”, “happy”, “tired” and “scared”.
1. Which of the following can generally best describe emotions outside the school gates?A.Relaxed. | B.Disordered. | C.Scared. | D.Excited. |
A.No preparation. | B.Too many parents. |
C.Poor loading system. | D.Extension of the first period. |
A.Benefits. | B.Test reports. | C.Problems. | D.Physical strengths. |
A.Gary Garcia. | B.Henriette Jeter. |
C.Kony Aguillon. | D.Nohemi Sanchez-Heredia. |
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【推荐1】Welcome to our school. Now let's take a look at some interesting school publications(出版物).
ColumbusIt is our literary magazine; the name shows the place where we live. Editorial training includes developing skills for critical evaluation of student creative writing. Published twice yearly, many student contributors are also recognized as Scholastic Writing Awards winners.
DiversionIt is our language publication. Published every year, it features student work presented in Mandarin, French, and Spanish: Working with advisors who teach these languages, student editors help in presenting their classmates’work including poems, essays, short stories, comic strips(连环画)and art. Diversion is often used by our language teachers in the classroom as well.
The BrunerIt is Trinity's yearbook. Serving the entire school, it is a yearly testament(证明)to the many aspects of Trinity life. Editorial positions are named in May, allowing editors to attend a two-day summer conference at NYU. This conference allows students to develop their capability to acquire knowledge before the start of the school year. Work on the yearbook begins immediately thereafter, as students work to create an impressive K-12 publication. The Trinity Times
It is the upper school newspaper, written, edited, photographed and produced entirely by students as an after-school activity. Current sections of the paper include Arts and Innovation, Trinity Life,NY Culture, Science, Opinionand Editorial, and Sports. The editorial policy is generally determined by the editorial staff and their faculty advisor.
1. How often does Diversion come out?A.Once a month. | B.Once a year. | C.Twice a month. | D.Twice a year. |
A.To make editorial policy. | B.To present students’poems and essays. |
C.To train students’ ability to gain knowledge. | D.To develop students’ skills for critical assessment. |
A.Columbus. | B.Diversion. | C.The Bruner. | D.The Trinity Times. |
On Thursday 24th March, the University of Waterloo will be hosting the 2022 Canadian mathematics competition! These are common multiple-choice exam-style contests. Students who enter will sit the exam during school time. The contests last for 60 minutes and attention: calculating devices are allowed. |
Why to host? The contest is designed to be a fun way for students interested in Mathematics to challenge themselves. The biggest news is that many universities recognize these contests, so participating will also benefit you in the future! What to choose? The Fermat contest — Intended for Grade 11 students. The Cayley contest — Intended for Grade 10 students. The Pascal contest — Intended for Grade 9 students, however younger students are allowed to enter it. Students below Grade 7 are generally not recommended. How much to pay? $40 per student, which takes into consideration the entrance fee per student, the extra registration fees as a non-Canadian school, as well as postage fees. The school finance department will automatically charge this fee to the parent’s account. How to register? To register, please follow the link below: https:// forms office.com Pages Response Page. asps. The deadline of registration is April 29th. We do not accept late registration. If you have registered, you can try practicing some past papers by visiting the following websites: |
A.To advertise the Canadian university of Waterloo. |
B.To introduce the Canadian mathematics competition. |
C.To call on students to enter the 2022 Canadian mathematics competition. |
D.To arrange for students to learn mathematics in Waterloo university. |
A.It is a multiple-choice exam1-styie contest. |
B.Calculating devices are allowed in its exam. |
C.It is designed specially for senior students. |
D.The cost is low for both Canadians and foreigners. |
A.It is useful in university application. |
B.It is friendly to students’ summer vacation. |
C.it helps students to challenge themselves in mathematics. |
D.It helps students to collect the past papers of the competition. |
【推荐3】It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in. These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities. No matter the time, these activities should be available to every student, and at Victory Pioneers International Schools (V.P.I.S) it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity, educational and recreational.
One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S. is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive. Most popularly, these types of activities include major sports such as football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.
Activities during V.P.I.S. also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education. Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school. These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job. If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities, it will be impressed.
V.P.I.S. activities also allow students to be creative. Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom. They are a great way to allow students to be creative. Additionally, participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students’ interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.
Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities. These activities could consist of anything, such as joining the Future Business Leaders, the school’s debate team and the chess team, to name a few. By participating in these activities, a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.
1. What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every student has access to them. |
B.Students are required to take part in them after school. |
C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools. |
D.Educational activities are more popular with the students. |
A.They can get extra grades when applying for colleges. |
B.They will become more gifted and talented . |
C.They may expand their knowledge in drama. |
D.They may better know their own interests. |
A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S. Activities | B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S. |
C.Colleges Need Creative Students | D.Activities Make You Creative |
A.A scientific magazine. | B.A college application guideline. |
C.A club introduction. | D.The website of V.P.I.S. |
【推荐1】The Education Secretary Michael Gove said all schools should follow the example set in the Far East where pupils are expected to follow a longer day and get less time off. In a speech, he warned the current shape of the academic year was created to fit the needs of an agricultural economy, with pupils taking time off in October to help harvest. The lack of time spent in the classroom is particularly damaging to children from poor backgrounds, Mr. Gove said.
Some of the Government's flagship academies---state schools run independent of local council controls---are using their independence to reform the school day, he said. Some open at 8:30 am and expect children to remain until at least 4:30 pm to undertake sport, music and other extra-curricular activities. Other schools such as David Young Community Academy operate four-week summer holidays for fear that children suffer an academic fall during the traditional six-week break.
Mr. Gove suggested all schools should follow a similar model to enable the nation to catch up with education systems elsewhere in the world. But his suggestions are likely to cause anger among teachers who are fiercely protective of the six-week summer break which they claim is vital for them to recharge their batteries.
Earlier this month, the National Union of Teachers actually called for a shorter school day. But addressing the Spectator Education Conference in central London, Mr. Gove said a "higher level of effort is expected on behalf of students, parents and teachers" in nations such as Singapore and elsewhere in the Far East.
He insisted the Government was changing teachers' pay and working conditions which meant they could be paid more for taking on extra duties, allowing heads to organize their staff "in a way to get more out of young people".
"The expectation is that to succeed, hard work is at the heart of everything," he said. "If you look at the length of the school day and summer holiday in England---and we compare it to the extra tuition and support children are receiving elsewhere---then we are fighting or actually running in this global race in a way without doubt we start with a significant obstacle."
1. Which of the following is right according to the passage?A.Some schools in the UK have prolonged the school day. |
B.A shorter school day helps employ more young teachers. |
C.Teachers in the Far East long to have a longer holiday. |
D.A longer school day makes no difference to poor children. |
A.They will get less pay if the holidays are shorter |
B.Children’s performance will be worse if holidays are shorter |
C.They will not have enough time to relax |
D.Children will have fewer after-school activities. |
A.The length of holidays should be increased. |
B.The length of the school day is disadvantageous to England. |
C.England has lost the global race in education. |
D.The government offers a higher pay to attract more teachers. |
A.An agricultural book. | B.A notebook. |
C.A diary. | D.A newspaper. |
【推荐2】One of Eleven Madison Park’s most symbolic dishes has been whole roasted duck-it’s a classic of the restaurant, and one of its most long-standing offering. But when the restaurant reopens next month after more than a year, that dish, and many others it has become known for, will no longer be available.
The three-Michelin-starred New York restaurant will be going completely plant-based when it reopens next month, it announced Monday-becoming one of the most famous restaurants to do so. “I’m excited to share that I’ve made the decision to serve a plant-based menu in which we do not use any animal products-every dish is made from vegetables, both from the earth and the sea, as well as fruits, fungi, grains, and so much more,” chef and owner Daniel Humm wrote in a statement on the restaurant’s website. The move reflects a growing trend in the food industry, as more and more institutions turn to more sustainable ingredients and food practices. Epicurious, a well-known online food publication, announced just last week it would no longer publish new recipes that include beef, saying beef production creates large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions.
As more plant-based options have appeared on menus across the country, gone are the days when veganism (素食主义) were fringe diets (边缘饮食). Humm has previously said he believes the future of restaurants is vegan. In an interview with NPR’s “How I Built This”, Humm said the way people ate meat was not sustainable, similar to the reasons Epicurious gave.
And though in his statement, Humm said he recognized the risk of making such a move, and he believed it was worth it. “It is time to redefine luxury as an experience that serves a higher purpose and maintains a genuine connection to the community,” he wrote on the restaurant’s website. “A restaurant experience is about more than what’s on the plate. We are thrilled to share the incredible possibilities of plant-based cuisine while deepening our connection to our homes: both our city and our planet.” Eleven Madison Park is scheduled to reopen on June 10 for dining.
1. Why won’t Epicurious publish new recipes including beef?A.Beef production does harm to the climate. | B.Beef is no longer popular with most people. |
C.Beef is no longer the latest trend. | D.Beef can’t make profits as before. |
A.Most of the customers support Daniel. | B.Plant-based restaurants are rare. |
C.Daniel is an advocate for veganism. | D.Fungi are popular with the customers. |
A.Optimistic. | B.Challenging. | C.Controversial. | D.Doubtful. |
A.Its customers can eat much cheaper roasted ducks. |
B.Its customers can eat more delicious beef food. |
C.It will be closed forever. |
D.There will be no roasted ducks anymore. |
【推荐3】New York City public schools will ban students and teachers from using ChatGPT, a powerful new AI chatbot (聊天机器人) tool, on the district’s networks and devices, an official confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
The move comes amid educators’ growing concerns that the tool, which generates frighteningly convincing responses and even essays in response to user prompts (提示), could make it easier for students to cheat on assignments. Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread incorrect information.
“Due to concerns about negative impacts on student learning, and concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content, access to ChatGPT is restricted on New York City Public Schools’ networks and devices,” Jenna Lyle, the deputy press secretary for the New York public schools, said in a statement.
“While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions, it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic and lifelong success.”
OpenAI opened up access to ChatGPT in late November. It is able to provide lengthy, thoughtful and thorough responses to questions and prompts, ranging from factual questions like “Who was the president of the United States in 1955” to more open-ended questions such as “What’s the meaning of life?”
ChatGPT went viral just days after its launch. But many educators fear students will use the tool to cheat on assignments. One user, for example, fed ChatGPT an AP English exam question; it responded with a 5-paragraph essay about Wuthering Heights. Another user asked the chatbot to write an essay about the life of William Shakespeare four times; he received a unique version with the same prompt each time.
Darren Hicks, assistant professor of philosophy at Furman University, told CNN it will be harder to prove when a student misuses ChatGPT than with other forms of cheating.
1. What did Jenna Lyle think of ChatGPT?A.It provides incorrect answers. | B.It serves no practical purpose. |
C.It offers inaccurate information. | D.It fails to improve students’ skills. |
A.It will affect students’ studies. | B.It will lead to students cheating. |
C.It will result in students’ long screen time. | D.It will offer unhealthy contents to students. |
A.It can’t write Chinese essays. | B.It can’t answer open-ended questions. |
C.It makes no mistakes when answering questions. | D.It can offer different essays for the same prompt. |
A.ChatGPT Makes Cheating More Difficult to Find |
B.ChatGPT Surprises the Public with Its Intelligence |
C.ChatGPT Has Negative Effects on Students' Learning |
D.ChatGPT will be banned in New York City Public Schools |
【推荐1】For many Covid patients with long-term symptoms, online support groups have been an invaluable resource.
Several groups have thousands of members. In addition to connecting patients and advocating for better care, some groups are also launching their own research efforts or collaborating with researchers. Smaller groups have formed to focus on children or patients with specific symptoms, such as heart or neurological issues.
Among the most active is Body Politic, a support group that started in late March as a small Instagram group chat. It now has more than 14, 000 sign-ups from people across the world and moved to Slack where it has organized into more than 50 channels on different topics.
The group also launched a patient-led research arm, publishing its first survey in May and currently working on another one.
Diana Berrent, a 46-year-old in Port Washington, N. Y. , founded Survivor Corps, a Facebook group and website, in late March after being diagnosed with Covid. Her original mission was to mobilize recovered Covid-19 patients to donate plasma.
The group now has more than 110,000 members and has become an advocacy group for patients dealing with long-term symptoms. The group is working with researchers and lobbying for more long-term Covid care centers.
Another popular support group is Long Haul Covid Fighters, which started on Facebook in April. Once it became clear that some Covid-19 patients weren't getting better even after three months, a second group formed in June for those earlier in their illness.
“Each group is limited to about 5, 000 members," says Chelsea Alionar, a 37-year-old long Covid patient in Keizer, Ore. , and an administrator. Ms. Alionar says there are new plans for a third group as the number of patients grows.
“Our mission is to provide support for those whose health has been affected by Covid- 19, to promote public awareness and education regarding lengthy Covid recovery, and to advocate for the medical, mental health, and social interests of long haul Covid survivors," says Ms. Alionar.
1. What do we know about Body Politic?A.It is the most active online support group. |
B.It has attracted Covid survivors all over the world. |
C.It has published its first survey in late March. |
D.It works on Instagram and Slack at the same time. |
A.To cure herself of a disease. |
B.To promote public awareness and education. |
C.To provide support to people who have survived Covid. |
D.To call on Covid survivors to contribute their plasma. |
A.Each of the groups has at most 5,000 members. |
B.Chelsea Alionar has recovered from Covid-19. |
C.More online Covid support groups will be needed in the near future. |
D.The number of the people who suffer from Covid-19 is on the decrease. |
A.The task and responsibility of the online support groups. |
B.The support for the people suffering from Covid. |
C.The ways to deal with Covid-19 in the long term. |
D.The types of the online support. |
【推荐2】“The Delta variant is the most able, fastest and fittest of the coronavirus variants,” said Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Program. And the USA’s top health officials said recently that the Delta variant is racing through the country and now is responsible for 83% of all USA cases. So what makes the variant so horrible?
The Delta variant was first identified in India in spring this year. In just a few months’ time,it has spread across the globe. Research from the United Kingdom shows that the Delta variant is highly contagious(传染的). It’s about 60% more easily passed from person to person than the Alpha version, which was first identified in the UK. While a single infected person might have spread older versions of the virus to two or three others, number—called the basic reproduction number—might be around six for Delta, meaning that, on average, each infected person spreads the virus to six others.
Early evidence suggests the Delta variant may cause more severe disease in people who are not vaccinated. In fact, it has raised the risk even higher, increasing the odds that an infected person would need to be hospitalized or could die from their infection by 50% compared to older variants, regardless of vaccination status.
Emerging evidence from England and Scotland, analyzed by Public Health England, also shows an increased risk for hospitalization with Delta. The Delta variant has about 15 different mutations(突变) compared with the original virus. Two of these mutations can help the virus escape the antibodies we make to fight it.
It has another mutation that is also getting researchers’ attention—known as P681R. This mutation appears to help the virus get into our cells. So it’s more likely to be in the right position to infect our cells if we come into contact with it.
P681R may also enhance the virus’ ability to unite cells together to be clumps(团块). These clumps of cells are called syncytia(合胞体). They turn into a big factory for making viruses. Scientists aren’t sure what these supersized syncytia mean exactly, but they have some theories. They may help the virus copy itself more rapidly. That may enhance the ability of the virus to transmit from person to person. At least one recent study from China supports this idea. That study tracked 167 people infected with the Delta variant back to a single case.
Scientists say that what we already know about the Delta variant makes vaccination more important than ever.
1. Compared to the Alpha variant, the Delta variant ________.A.leads to more variants globally | B.appeared in the USA much earlier |
C.spreads more easily and quickly | D.has caused more trouble in the UK |
A.significance | B.speed |
C.probability | D.amount |
A.It helps kill infected cells. | B.It needs to be studied further. |
C.It helps viruses survive antibodies. | D.It can cause more mutations. |
A.To give an explanation. | B.To open a discussion. |
C.To make comparisons. | D.To promote a suggestion. |
【推荐3】Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks — would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”
Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measures coincide with the country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.
The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”
1. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A.To watch a live game. | B.To work at home. |
C.To hang out in the evening. | D.To study at home. |
A.To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic. |
B.To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages. |
C.To test government’s management of emergency. |
D.To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics. |
A.generous and brilliant. | B.costly but useless. |
C.positive and considerate. | D.accidental but efficient. |
A.meet with | B.deal with | C.make up | D.set up |