1 . The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队)director at Annandale High School.She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $10,000 prize.
Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child.Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.
The orchestra is about much more than just making music.The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something.Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds.And they teach her a lot in return.” They changed my educational philosophy.I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.
The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful.Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general.Another is resources.She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments.She will use some of her prize money to buy more.
Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams” It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said.“And there’s nothing else like it for them.”
1. What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?A.She hosted the award ceremony. | B.She brought music to more people. |
C.She gave away instruments to the poor. | D.She founded a local charity for children. |
A.They acquire in-depth musical knowledge. | B.They make friends with the like-minded. |
C.They gain personal growth from playing music. | D.They improve their connections with educators. |
A.The reception on the ceremony. | B.Importance of music education. |
C.Challenges for music educators. | D.Plans to obtain resources. |
A.Winning a scholarship. | B.Developing interest in music. |
C.Making musical achievements. | D.Transforming dreams into reality. |
2 . Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”.
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival.
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold.
A.It means getting rich or booming in business. |
B.However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold. |
C.For most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period. |
D.Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away. |
E.The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold. |
F.Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved. |
G.With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year. |
3 . About twenty years ago, a new yoga teacher with related qualifications (资格) began her day practicing yoga on the beach. Over time, a few local beach lovers joined in and before she knew it, she was leading classes every morning and evening. After the word spread, local teachers offered to assist and the unique yoga classes were born. After that, the teacher moved to India, but her legacy (遗留) lives on. We aim to ensure people can come into contact with and afford yoga 365 days a year. Classes are all donation based. Our teachers offer yoga from the heart and do not get paid.
Our Approach
People around the world have practiced yoga for thousands of years, and millions of people currently enjoy its health benefits. Being outside can enhance the yoga experience in many ways, since nature inspires all the things — focusing awareness, breathing deeply, practicing stillness. We attach great importance to outdoor practice, through which you can feel the union with nature. Through every practice, we help some people who want to change.
Our Classes
We provide you with mostly two kinds of classes. Private beach classes include yoga, stretching, and partner yoga. We tailor the class to your requirements. If you are planning a corporate event or yoga classes, we can help make it fun, motivating and exciting.
What to Bring?
•An open mind, an open heart and a sense of fun
•A large towel or blanket — mats tend to get very sandy
•Sunglasses and sunscreen — in the morning there is shade
•Water-hydrate (水合物)
•Layered clothing in the winter — mornings can be cool
Get in Touch
You are invited and welcomed in our community! To know more information, you can click the link we provide. You can also email us for further questions or to request a private class.
1. What is the purpose of the unique yoga classes?A.To call on people to protect the beach. |
B.To help yoga lovers gain qualifications. |
C.To raise the awareness of keeping healthy. |
D.To make yoga accessible and affordable to people. |
A.It lowers the risks of diseases. | B.It is more beneficial to the old. |
C.It can make people keep active. | D.It can expose people to nature. |
A.Business. | B.Opinion. | C.Health. | D.Travelling. |
4 . Kate Chandulal-Dee’s unique and infectious smile can brighten anyone’s day. It’s a(n)
Kate was born with the rare genetic disorder (遗传性疾病), which has resulted in her having 138
Kate’s many operations have
Kate’s story was known to the public in 2010, when she was just seven years old and
As a child, the thought of attending school
Last year, she challenged herself and
She said, “I’m going to miss the teachers and the school community. They have taught me that I can
A.breakthrough | B.investment | C.gift | D.danger |
A.findings | B.surgeries | C.deals | D.sprains |
A.anticipated | B.involved | C.highlighted | D.affected |
A.support | B.arrival | C.growth | D.removal |
A.finally | B.secretly | C.unwillingly | D.accidentally |
A.skipping | B.refusing | C.attending | D.designing |
A.exams | B.consultations | C.sculptures | D.comedies |
A.compete | B.delay | C.arrange | D.graduate |
A.learned | B.inspired | C.spread | D.employed |
A.flexible | B.original | C.creative | D.vital |
A.distant | B.doubtful | C.dependent | D.passionate |
A.held up | B.took away | C.took up | D.turned away |
A.shot | B.consumed | C.awarded | D.described |
A.transformed | B.applied | C.faced | D.facilitated |
A.expect | B.achieve | C.consider | D.require |
The very ancient poetry that
For foreigners, ancient Chinese poetry
Another point worth
6 . You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging medicine. Now, all three of you look the same age!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles (粒) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes’ color.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “You shouldn’t drink that!”. Your fridge has read the chip that contains information about the milk, and it knows the milk is out of date. In 2035, every article of food in the store has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed” says scientist Andrew Zoll, “it has to be so much better than it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example- what will be the next?
1. In 2035, many people could live to be 150 because of .A.the magical mirror | B.the magical food |
C.the good scientists | D.the better medical technology |
A.mirror | B.clothes | C.food | D.cars |
A.everyone will look the same | B.people will never get old |
C.clothes can change the color by themselves | D.people can get fresh milk anytime from the fridge |
7 . Instead of being a pacing-up time, winter is a locking-down time. Winter frees us in all sorts of ways.
I once had a neighbor named Earl. An old-timer and a self-made man, he
And I’ll never
As I write these words I occasionally raise my head to
As I tended to all those things, when did I have time to
Some years ago a friend sent me a quote by Socrates that I try to be mindful of: Beware the fruitlessness of a
The advice
A friend of mine who lives in the Southeast recently called. In the course of our
But I think I need a good time of winter.
1.A.gradually | B.excitedly | C.angrily | D.unwillingly |
A.struggled | B.explored | C.survived | D.celebrated |
A.laughter | B.evidence | C.expectation | D.patience |
A.buried | B.struck | C.destroyed | D.supported |
A.realize | B.forget | C.recall | D.learn |
A.designing | B.improving | C.fixing | D.tending |
A.bought | B.controlled | C.built | D.filled |
A.look at | B.watch over | C.glance out | D.glare at |
A.picked | B.cut | C.planted | D.fell |
A.settle | B.arrange | C.work | D.breathe |
A.busy | B.happy | C.creative | D.special |
A.demanded | B.taught | C.appointed | D.assisted |
A.amazement | B.surroundings | C.opportunity | D.ability |
A.convenience | B.appearance | C.contribution | D.conversation |
A.employs | B.forces | C.enables | D.saves |
One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.
Whenever he gave me a little bit of money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clearly for saving in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens went away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake (地震) had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces, I was sleepless that night.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
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Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.
“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”
“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not toinvite Lucy to the party. ”“She never even talks to me! ”
Dad sighed and moved down the aisle ( 走廊). “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”
“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes (翻白眼).
“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"
On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳).
Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing (想象)various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.
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Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . Safer Internet Activities
To help schools promote safer Internet messages to families, beyond Safer Internet Day, the Education Safeguarding Service’s Online Safety Team has worked with Kent Children’s University to produce a Safer Internet Day Challenge pack for children aged 5 to 14.
This pack contains 10 key challenge activity ideas, as well as useful resources for children, schools and families to access. The Challenge will run until 31 June so there is plenty of time to get involved.
The Safer Internet Day Challenge starts with schools and families today and you can find the resources here. So why not send the activities home to your parents or caregivers so families can get involved?
Young people who are part of Kent Children’s University can earn a varying number of Learning Credits for each activity completed outside normal school time.
More InformationFor more information about Education Safeguarding, please visit the Education Safeguarding Service website.
If your school would be interested in finding out more about Kent Children’s University (either the school or family models or both), please email kcu@theeducationpeople.org. For more information, please visit the Kent Children’s University website.
Share Your Safer Internet Day Stories With UsWe encourage teachers and staff working with children and young people aged 3 to 18 in educational settings to share their Safer Internet Day stories, displays or activities on the Safer Internet Day website! Don’t forget to tag@UK_SIC and @TheEdPeople into any posts you share.
1. Who are the activities intended for?A.University students. | B.Children aged 5 to 14. |
C.People aged 3 to 18. | D.School teachers and staff. |
A.Student aids. | B.Full-time caregivers. |
C.Extra credits. | D.Educational resources. |
A.Safer Internet Day website. |
B.kcu@theeducationpeople.org. |
C.Kent Children’s University website. |
D.Education Safeguarding Service website. |