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参考词汇: 网络朋友friends on line 上当受骗 to be cheated
Whether middle school students should make friends on line
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Voluntourism — a new trend (趋势) of volunteer tourism
Have you ever thought about going abroad to volunteer? Nowadays there’s a trend that more and more people are interested in volunteer tourism.
Making a difference in a country less lucky than your own is seen by most as a really good thing to do. More and more volunteers are seeking meaning and a sense of purpose in life. “They use their skills to help on projects abroad, such as building hospitals, teaching English in schools, looking after children in orphanages (孤儿院), etc.”
However, some people are against this so-called “voluntourism”. Volunteers take away jobs from locals who would have otherwise done that work. Yes, sometimes volunteers have specific knowledge which can benefit communities, such as IT skills or speaking English as a native language. But sometimes they are put to work on construction sites (建筑工地), for example, depriving (使失去) locals of a job on project.
Besides, many young travelers are untrained for the role. This could become a health and safety problem on construction sites or when caring for children. I volunteered myself last year in a library and school in Ghana. I helped to reshelve books, talked to the librarian about the running of the library and played games with the children. However, I’m not an experienced teacher or librarian, and I felt like the locals were far too trusting of my opinions and decisions, just because I come from a more developed country.
Furthermore, volunteer tourism is seen by some as just that-an industry, a way for companies to make money. About $2 billion was spent by volunteers in 2015.Surely it would be better if this money were directly given to places where it is needed the most. Instead, most of the money is going to tourism companies, while local communities only see a very small amount of it. I met some Danish girls who had paid €7,000 each to a company to volunteer at an orphanage, but very little was spent on the orphanage itself.
I think volunteering abroad helps us develop as a person, and is a shining addition to a CV. Volunteer projects are usually very valuable for communities, but often good for those who take part in voluntary work just as much, if not more, as those they are helping.
1. What do we learn about volunteers working abroad?A.They have no safety problems. |
B.They may cause the locals out of job. |
C.They become less willing to be volunteers. |
D.They would like to work in richer countries. |
A.Volunteer tourism has become an industry. |
B.Volunteers spend lots of money helping with the charity work. |
C.Some volunteer travelers are very experienced and suitable for the role. |
D.Volunteer tourism provides locals with more and more job opportunities. |
A.Voluntourism offers volunteers good jobs. |
B.Volunteering gives a lot to poor countries. |
C.Voluntourism brings volunteers advantages. |
D.The quality of volunteering needs improving. |
I:Introduction P:Point Sp:Sub-point (次要点) c:Conclusion
A. | B. | C. | D. |
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4 . My son turned 14 and didn’t have a smartphone. He was the only kid in his class without one. When he asked for a phone, I
“You can choose to do things
The more I research, the more confident I feel in my
But other parents
If teenagers are truly spending about 5 hours on average per day on their devices, as a recent research states, then what are they not doing? Kids
I want my son to have a
Some think my son is missing out or falling behind, but he is not. He does well in school,
If that is his
A.agreed | B.protested | C.refused | D.apologized |
A.gently | B.differently | C.desperately | D.slightly |
A.decision | B.conversation | C.preference | D.memory |
A.prove | B.link | C.limit | D.solve |
A.interaction | B.payment | C.business | D.guidance |
A.present | B.change | C.favor | D.challenge |
A.addiction | B.membership | C.ownership | D.preference |
A.require | B.forbid | C.refuse | D.support |
A.skilled | B.absorbed | C.hidden | D.specialized |
A.causal | B.stable | C.dramatic | D.memorable |
A.breakthroughs | B.balances | C.goals | D.awards |
A.hangs out | B.catches up | C.shows off | D.settles down |
A.silly | B.fine | C.incredible | D.meaningful |
A.missed | B.appreciated | C.imagined | D.polluted |
A.target | B.aim | C.version | D.promise |
5 . Earlier this year Rodney Smith Jr. made headlines (头条) when he drove eight hours from his home in Huntsville, Alabama, to cut the lawn for an elderly soldier in North Carolina who couldn’t find anyone to help him with his yard work.
That wasn’t the first time the twenty-nine-year-old Bermuda native had gained such attention. To do his good deeds (好事), Rodney often finds leads for those in need through social media.
Back to one August afternoon in 2015, Rodney Smith Jr. was driving home. That’s when Rodney saw an elderly man struggling to mow (修剪) his lawn (草坪). He would take a couple of shaky steps, using the handle to secure himself, stop, then slowly push the mower (割草机)again. Rodney decided to help. Mr. Brown thanked him greatly, and Rodney went home feeling satisfied.
Sitting at his computer to do his homework, Rodney couldn’t get Mr. Brown out of his mind. There must be many Mr. Browns out there. He went online and posted that he would mow lawns for free for senior citizens. Messages flooded in.
One day a cancer-battling woman said she wasn’t having a good day. Rodney decided to do more than mowing lawns. After he finished mowing, he knocked on her door. “You’re going to win this fight, Madam”, he said. Then he asked folks to pray for her on social media.
Word of Rodney’s mission spread. A grandmother in Ohio said he’d encouraged her 12-year-old grandson to mow lawns. He got a letter from a seven-year-old boy in Kansas. “Mr. Rodney, I would like to be a part of your program, and I’ll make you proud,” he wrote.
That gave Rodney an idea. In 2017, he decided to establish a programme Raising Men Lawn Care Service to make a national movement for young people. The kids learn the joy of giving back.
Yard work seems like a small, simple thing, but taking care of the lawn means a lot to the people they do it for. “When we mow their yards for free, they can use the money for healthcare and food etc. It means more than you would think,” Rodney said.
1. Rodney drew attention for his ______.A.mowing skills | B.dream | C.driving distance | D.generosity |
A.To comfort her. | B.To pray for her. |
C.To share gardening tips. | D.To ask about her health. |
A.Social media. | B.Personal success. |
C.Daily inspiration. | D.People’s courage. |
A.Giving Free, Gaining Fortune |
B.Mowing a Lawn, Making a Life |
C.Serving the Senior, Satisfying the Self |
D.Changing a little, Challenging the Limits |
A man has risked his life to save a sheep that got stuck on a rock at a cliff edge (悬崖边缘) as the ocean’s tide began to rise. While
7 . It was a common summer day, and I was hiking in the woods. As I walked along the path, a sudden noise drew my attention. I froze,
For a few moments, the deer stood still, seemingly
One day, I
Years have passed since that unforgettable
A.unsure | B.horrible | C.tired | D.aware |
A.complaining | B.responding | C.considering | D.explaining |
A.escape | B.reject | C.harm | D.scare |
A.sleepy | B.relaxed | C.tense | D.concerned |
A.disappointment | B.regret | C.despair | D.amazement |
A.joy | B.stress | C.inspiration | D.faith |
A.negative | B.moral | C.special | D.frank |
A.look for | B.take advantage of | C.put aside | D.settle down |
A.humor | B.responsibility | C.belonging | D.timing |
A.caught sight of | B.tripped over | C.brought about | D.referred to |
A.continue | B.gather | C.return | D.survive |
A.delivered | B.tended | C.recognized | D.headed |
A.mission | B.growth | C.recovery | D.patience |
A.finally | B.obviously | C.definitely | D.absolutely |
A.challenge | B.communication | C.achievement | D.meeting |
8 . A group of middle-aged dads formed a dance team to perform at their kids’ school but unexpectedly gained popularity on social media, having over 300,000 followers—one of them is famous actor Hugh Jackman. The “Outta” Puff Daddys first came together in 2012 in Brighton for a surprise performance at their children’s annual dance show.
Having never danced professionally before and ranging in age from 42 to 60, the dads were taught by their kids’ street dance teacher for the surprise performance. They received a good reception, so they decided to carry on permanently.
Paul Jukes, 48, said dancing together has enabled the members to get through unemployment and anxiety. “Even though I’m the leader and artistic director of the team, I’m not normally the most confident guy.” said Jukes, whose team name is Jukebox. “If we’re in a party situation, we’re off at the side, but when we’re together those inhibitions (拘束感) are lost, and we just accept life to the fullest.”
The dance team members remember the moment when they surprised their kids at the dance show. “We performed at the Brighton Dome which seats 2,000 people, so for our first live dance performance, it was quite something. We took the roof off,” Jukes said. “The noise was crazy and of course, the kids in the audience were blown away. They were shouting, ”Hang on a second; that’s your dad.“ Most people might think our kids would be embarrassed by us but none of them had that feeling. All our families and kids were really supportive and really loved it. And it has been considered cool by them to have such a large following on Instagram.”
The team has to adapt to its members’ changing bodies as they get older, but that has not stopped them from continuing to dream big. “We take care of and support each other to make sure what we do is achievable,” said Jukes. “One of our members is 60 years old now and he’s just excellent.”
1. What is special about the dance team?A.Its members are inexperienced. | B.It helps with school dance instruction. |
C.It regularly posts videos on social media. | D.Its members are guided by famous dancers. |
A.It has inspired him to take up new hobbies. |
B.It has improved his health and leadership skills. |
C.It has strengthened his relationship with his family. |
D.It has helped him build confidence in a difficult time. |
A.They were amazed and proud of their dads. |
B.They were embarrassed but showed understanding. |
C.They considered following Jukebox on social media. |
D.They joined their dads to complete the performance together. |
A.Dancing is beneficial to people of all ages | B.Talented dads celebrate their kids’ interest |
C.Middle-aged dads prove age is just a number | D.A dance team is winning popularity among adults |
Festivals around the world have a wide range of
In some regions, it’s a day for people to show
Customs have a great impact
Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much
10 . Some educators are trying to engage(吸引) students’ attention with technology, such as educational videos, computer gaming and AI just to name a few. But using these methods in the classroom can be very challenging. Teachers using these tools often struggle to keep students focusing on the materials, competing with the latest social media, and can feel limited by using them to get some knowledge across. Graphic novels(图画小说) offering visual information married with text provide a means to engage students in the classroom.
Educators have used this method in their teaching. For example, instead of filling out problem sheets, students in a math class were asked to read a mystery called Who Killed Professor X? In this story, all of the suspects(嫌疑人)are famous mathematicians. As they tried to figure out the connections between the suspects, students often forgot that they were doing math focusing instead of finding secret details to solve the problem. Although this is just one experience for these students, it improves their confidence and shows them how math can be fun.
Jason Ho, an assistant professor at Dordt University, uses Max the Demon Vs Entropy of Doom to teach his physics students about a topic. This topic can be particularly difficult for some students because they can’t physically touch something. Ho said graphic novels can create an engaging learning environment, and most of his students now understand the subject by getting clear explanations for some ideas.
Although the Internet offers a lot of math and physics resources, it can be tiring to search through many hours of videos to find the perfect one to get the “aha!” moment in learning. Graphic novels provide a staring point with a wide range of topics. Want to learn about programming? Try the Secret Coders series. Need more female role models in science? Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier could be just what you're looking for.
With all that graphic novels offered, we believe that the right set of graphic novels can inspire future scientists as much as any single person can.
1. What problem are some teachers faced with?A.Teaching students to learn self-control. |
B.Helping students gain high-tech knowledge. |
C.Holding students’ attention with technology. |
D.Controlling the bad influence of social media. |
A.They are mainly designed for students. |
B.They can make learning more enjoyable. |
C.They require students to learn through performance. |
D.They lead students to work hard on problem sheets. |
A.Positive. | B.Doubtful. | C.Negative. | D.Curious. |
A.They allow reading anytime and anywhere. |
B.They introduce many role models to students. |
C.They are more attractive with wonderful pictures. |
D.They enable students to quickly find suitable materials. |