I strongly believe that we can have an important effect(影响) on anyone we meet. The right words at just the right time could totally change someone’s life.
Years ago, that’s what happened to me. My life was completely changed because a simple three-word phrase was delivered(发出) at the right time in just the right way.
When I was 3 years old, my parents discovered I was deaf. After asking many doctors and parents of other deaf children, they decided to put me in a normal school. On my first day at school, the other kids made fun of me because of my hearing aid (助听器) and the way I talked. I was hurt deeply and I saw myself as an ugly kid. Mrs. Green, my teacher, changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase. One morning, she asked the class a question. I read her lips(嘴唇) and raised my hand right away. She called on me in front of the blackboard. I took a deep breath and nervously answered Mrs. Green’s question.
I will never forget what happened next. Mrs. Green pointed directly at me. With a big smile she cried: “That’s right, Ben!” For the first time in my young life, my confidence(自信) rose.
At that moment, I decided that no matter how many difficulties I may face, I can overcome (克服) them. Thanks to those three simple words, my whole life changed from that moment.
1. What is a “normal” school according to the passage?| A．A school where there are many great teachers. |
| B．A school where students can get more care. |
| C．A school where most students are healthy. |
| D．A school where students can study well with deaf students. |
| A．excited | B．happy | C．angry | D．sad |
| A．My parents discovered I was deaf when I was 3 years old. |
| B．Doctors advised my parents to put me in a normal school. |
| C．A deaf child shouldn’t go to a normal school. |
| D．Children shouldn’t make fun of each other. |
| A．We should be confident | B．Mrs. Green is my teacher |
| C．The words changed my life | D．The deaf boy has a good chance |
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Visual learners learn best by seeing. If you seem to easily remember information from pictures, graphs(图表) and videos, you are probably a visual learner. You are not good at copying down what the teacher says in class. Never mind. You can draw graphs or pictures instead, if you find that works better for you.
Auditory learners learn best by hearing. If you seem to easily remember things by hearing them, then you are probably an auditory learner. You must listen carefully while the teacher is speaking because it’s the easiest way for you to learn. Sometimes you may find that taking notes stops you from listening carefully. After class, you can write down what you remember or borrow your friends’ notes to copy.
Kinesthetic learners learn best by doing. If you seem to learn best by working with your hands, you are probably a kinesthetic learner. Taking notes by writing can make you pay close attention to information as you receive it. Of course, you can learn best by making full use of labs or other class activities.
Hope you learn better by knowing what your personal learning type is.
1. The meaning of “Visual” is ___________________.
| A．感观型 | B．视觉型 |
| C．听觉型 | D．动觉型 |
| A．By listening to the teachers. |
| B．By writing down what the teachers say. |
| C．By drawing graphs or pictures. |
| D．By working with his hands. |
| A．auditory learner | B．visual learner |
| C．strange learner | D．kinesthetic learner |
| A．libraries | B．classrooms |
| C．labs | D．offices |
| A．Study habits | B．Ways to study |
| C．Learning types | D．Reasons to learn |
【推荐2】Duan Jiayang, a 12-year-old student of a primary school in Sichuan, learns the skills required to take care of vegetable fields.
“I learned how to place the mulch film (地膜),” he says, “It’s not easy.”
In China, many parents place a heavy focus on their children’s good results in study, but vocational (职业的) skills have little been cared.
“Some parents do everything for their children,” says Yan Mei, a teacher in a primary school, adding that many students are short of the basic skills needed in their daily lives. For example, Yan says, some parents would do the school’s general cleaning instead of their children. Since March last year, the governments have given out a lot of policies (政策), requiring that colleges, middle schools and primary schools pay more attention to teaching students practical skills.
Following these policies, the primary school founded an “agricultural (农业的) class base” on one of its schoolyards. Students plant fruit and vegetables on an area of land about 4,000㎡ in size.
In the days coming up to the May Day holiday, students of different grades at the school worked together in the fields, says school principal Yang Bo. They planted watermelon, carrot and corn. May Day, also known as Labor Day, is celebrated on May 1st in China.
The school hopes that students will understand the food is quite valuable so that they will better realize the difficulties that their parents went through.
1. What does Duan Jiayang think of this activity?| A．Boring. | B．Easy. | C．Difficult. | D．Interesting. |
| A．Children’s life skills. | B．Children’s good results in study. |
| C．Teachers’ skills course. | D．Teachers’ teaching level. |
| A．Students will understand the importance of labor. |
| B．Students can realize the difficulties their parents went through. |
| C．Students can learn the basic life skills. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．Youths Get a Lesson in Life through Skills Course |
| B．Duan Jiayang, a Hard-working Student |
| C．Schools Follow the Governments’ Policies |
| D．Parents Hope for Children’s Good Results in School |
【推荐3】ChatGPT, developed by US company OpenAI, is a powerful tool. You can ask it to write stories and emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions. It has swept the education world in the past months. According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them have used ChatGPT to help with a homework assignment (任务).
Some schools in the US, Australia and France have banned (禁止) the use of ChatGPT. In the US, for example, New York City public schools banned students and teachers from using ChatGPT on the district’s networks (局域网), CNN reported.
The move comes out of worries that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on assignments. Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread unclear information.
“It does not build critical-thinking (批判性思维) and problem-solving skills, which are necessary for learning and lifelong success,” said Jenna Lyle, the secretary of the New York City Department of Education.
Besides bans, teachers are making changes to their classes to prevent the use of ChatGPT. Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones, The New York Times reported.
However, not all educators say “no” to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are drawing up policies on its use, for both students and teachers. They have no plans to completely ban the tool so far.
Bhaskar Vira, the headmaster at the University of Cambridge in the UK, said that bans on ChatGPT are not wise, “We have to know that AI is a tool people will use,” he said. “What we need to do is to adapt (适应) our learning, teaching and examinations. That way, we can be honest while using the tool.”
1. The main idea of Paragraph 1 is ________.| A．ChatGPT has a great influence on education | B．how we use ChatGPT |
| C．many students took part in the survey | D．when ChatGPT was invented |
| A．it takes the place of teachers | B．it takes up most of the district’s networks |
| C．students may use it to cheat on homework | D．students should pay for the correct information |
| A．ChatGPT is necessary for learning and lifelong success |
| B．using ChatGPT is not good for developing students’ minds |
| C．ChatGPT is so far the smartest AI chatbot tool |
| D．ChatGPT can answer all kinds of questions |
| A．They asked the students to give up the tool. | B．They learned to tell papers written by ChatGPT. |
| C．They changed the forms of assignment. | D．They passed laws to ban the use of ChatGPT. |
| A．US Company OpenAI Developed ChatGPT | B．Students Cheat on Assignments by ChatGPT |
| C．Reasons to Ban the Use of ChatGPT | D．ChatGPT Shocked the Education World Greatly |
Once a great lion was sleeping in a forest. A little mouse happened to(碰巧) come and ran over his face. The lion woke up and caught the little mouse very angrily. He was going to eat her. “Oh, dear kind lion!” said the little mouse. “Please forgive (原谅) me. I didn't mean to do you any harm (伤害). Let me go, I shall pay back your kindness and help you.”
“Ha, ha, ha,” laughed the lion, “How can a little thing like you help a great lion? But I’m not hungry now, you can go.” “Thank you very much, kind lion! I hope I shall be able to help you some day.” said the little mouse.
Some time after this, the lion fell into a trap. Just then the little mouse came along and heard “help” from the lion. She began to look for the lion and found him, she ran down to the lion, and said, “You were very kind to me once. Now I'll save your life and repay（报答）you the kindness which you showed me the other day.” Soon she cut the ropes of the trap with her sharp teeth, and the lion was happy to be free again.
“Thank you, little mouse!” said the lion, and then they walked away happily.
1. What was the lion doing before he caught the mouse?| A．He was walking. | B．He was talking. |
| C．He was eating food. | D．He was sleeping. |
| A．A hunter killed him. | B．A farmer helped him. |
| C．He was trapped. | D．He saw a mouse. |
| A．He slept in a trap | B．He cried for help. |
| C．He jumped out easily. | D．He did nothing. |
| A．She used a knife. |
| B．She used a rope. |
| C．She asked others to help. |
| D．She used his sharp teeth. |
| A．We should help each other. |
| B．We should have sharp teeth. |
| C．We should not hunt the lions. |
| D．We should protect the mouse and the lion. |
【推荐2】I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries (食品杂货). A PhD student without a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile—warm and friendly and I returned her gift by smiling back.
“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said. “Yes, she’s special.” said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out.
“It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’.” Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”
“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week, even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were unbelievable days; he was very romantic and, of course, I miss him since he’s passed away.”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just bought. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.
I remember being a little late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage (勇气) to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her—that was the night that I won her heart.
1. The writer was in a hurry to ________ that day.| A．do some shopping | B．buy some flowers for an elderly lady |
| C．pay the bill for an elderly lady | D．meet his girlfriend |
| A．her smile | B．her words | C．her flowers | D．her politeness |
| A．she told him a nice story | B．she gave him encouragement |
| C．she allowed him to pay first | D．she liked flowers very much |
| A．Flowers are important in people’s life | B．Small talk is helpful |
| C．Elderly people are supposed to be respected | D．Love and kindness should be in return |
| A．A Story Behind Flowers | B．Smile is the Bridge |
| C．The Wisdom of Old People | D．True Love |
【推荐3】Mark Levine is from the US. He has been living in Beijing for 15 years.
Before coming to China, he heard that China is a country with 56 ethnic groups (民族). But like many Americans, he didn’t quite get what it’s like. “In the United States people often don’t understand the idea of China as a multi-ethnic (多民族的) country,” Levine said.
Now Levine teaches English at Minzu University of China. In his class, he sees students from so many ethnic groups, such as Han, Tibetan, Uygur, Miao, Tujia, Bouyei, Zhuang and so on.As Levine sees in his classes, they study together. After class, they play, eat and shop together. It’s different from what he sees in Western media (媒体). “What I see is a commonality (共性) and common interests,” he said.
For many years, Levine volunteered at the university’s Museum of Ethnic Cultures. He learned more about ethnic groups from the exhibits (展品) and even from his students.
Mark Levine is a musician. The most recent song he wrote is called My China Surprise. In the song, he says, “My China Surprise, you can see it in my eyes. It’s the light that shines in them wherever I go.”
1. According to the text, Mark Levine came to Beijing around the year of ________.| A．1997 | B．2017 | C．2007 | D．1987 |
| A．China is a county with 56 ethnic groups. |
| B．People often don’t understand the idea. |
| C．Students come from different ethnic groups. |
| D．It’s different from what he sees in Western media. |
| A．He teaches English at Minzu University of China. |
| B．There’re groups, such as Han, Tibetan and Uygur. |
| C．After class, they play, eat and shop together. |
| D．He learned the ethnic groups from the exhibits. |
| A．in his recent song | B．to go everywhere |
| C．in the museum | D．to learn it more |
| Dear Paul, I can’t believe my trip is over. I arrived in China just two weeks ago! I was with a group from Country Museum. We went to the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. They were cool and I learned a lot. I was tired. But I loved every minute of my trip. Joe |
| Dear Luis, My Australian vacation is just over, and I’m very relaxed! I spent my whole vacation in Kauai (考爱岛). Every day for a week I played beach volleyball, lay on the beach and ate different kinds of food. I also went swimming. I felt great. Sue |
| Dear Michael, Alaska is fantastic! I was just on a trip in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (北极国家野生生物保护区). There were six people on the trip. We hiked (徒步旅行) for ten days. Then we took little boats to the Arctic Ocean. I saw a lot of wildlife. Now I’m going to another place. See you in three weeks! Kevin |
1. Joe was on her vacation ________.
| A．in Alaska | B．in Kauai | C．in Beijing | D．in Toronto |
| A．one day | B．two days | C．three weeks | D．one week |
| A．see wildlife | B．eat different kinds of food | C．go swimming | D．play beach volleyball |
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
| A．by bus | B．by boat | C．by train | D．by plane |
【推荐2】I used to see a guy on my train to work every morning. He always sat alone, never spoke to anyone and never listened to music.
About eight days ago, I noticed he was doing a video call with a friend and using sign language (手语). After he ended the call, he looked so sad. I thought I should say something to comfort him or just ask if he was okay, but we wouldn’t be able to understand each other. The only thing I could do was put my hand on his shoulder and smile. I felt so helpless. It started eating away at me how lonely and isolated he must feel.
From then on, I started staying up a few hours a night after work learning American Sign Language from some videos I found online.
This morning, I “said” hello to him for the first time and asked him how he was by using sign language. The shocked smile on his face made all the late night and tired days worthwhile. Needless to say, it wasn’t a big deal, but he happily got his phone out, typed in a message and handed me the phone. It just said “thank you”.
It was the last encounter (相遇) we had on the train and I haven’t met another person who uses sign language since. However, I really appreciate how he helped me become a better person.
1. The writer used to go to work every morning ________.| A．by bus | B．by bike | C．by train | D．on foot |
| A．失望 | B．心碎 | C．担忧 | D．孤独 |
| A．He wanted to talk with the guy. | B．He liked using sign language. |
| C．The guy asked him to learn. | D．He couldn’t speak or listen. |
| A．A guy who never spoke to anyone. | B．How to use sign language. |
| C．How to become a better person. | D．My sad story. |
【推荐3】I have always loved music. When I was a teenager, I dreamed of becoming a rock star. Sadly, my effort didn’t match my love, and soon the guitar my mother bought for me lay quietly in the corner. I hated pressing my fingers down on the hard strings. At one time, my guitar teacher shook his head and said I had the rhythm(韵律) of a duck.
Before 2020, I had always believed that I was unable to learn a musical instrument. Then came the lockdown(封控) of 2020. I had to stay in a hotel in Chiang Mai in Thailand with my friend’s guitar. Being locked in the hotel, I had nothing to do but pick up the guitar.
I focused on how to play five of my favorite songs on the guitar. I started slowly, learning how to play by following online classes. I have to agree that counting time(节拍) was very difficult for me, so I gave it up. I just listened to the songs, focused on their rhythms and tried my best to follow them.
Day by day, I started to sound less and less terrible. I practiced the five songs every morning until I found my own rhythm and developed my own style of the songs, even after the lockdown in Chiang Mai was over. Finally, on May 28, 2022, I gave a guitar performance to some strangers and friends. I was so nervous that I forgot to turn the microphone on at the beginning. But when I hit the first chord(和弦), my music was greeted with loud cheers. It was my best memory of 2022.
In short, my word of this past year or the past three years is FOCUS. Time passes by quickly. Another new year has now arrived. Why not set yourself a clear goal (based on your love) and focus on it? Never let anyone tell you what you are not good at. By focusing on your goal, you will be able to surprise everyone.
1. When the writer was a teenager, he learned to play the guitar because ________.| A．he dreamed to be a rock star |
| B．he wanted to be a guitar teacher |
| C．his mother pushed him to learn it |
| D．he planned to give a guitar performance |
| A．They didn’t like my performance. |
| B．I played the guitar beautifully. |
| C．They wanted to sing along with me. |
| D．I didn’t play the guitar well at first. |
①I gave a guitar performance.
②I had nothing to do but play the guitar.
③I hated playing the guitar.
④I followed the online classes and practiced every day.
| A．③②④① | B．①④③② | C．③①②④ | D．①②④③ |
| A．A man who is ill. | B．A trader who is rich. |
| C．An actor who is famous. | D．A teenager who often fails. |
