1 . In this present age, we are heavily dependent on science and technology. Involving courses such as physics, chemistry and biology, a science-based education system can not only equip the young with knowledge of the rules of the world but also develop their scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills. With the benefits and objective attitude formed when learning, the young have more opportunities to be employed in cutting-edge research projects and big companies. So as for Arts or Science, they prefer the latter.
However, we still rely much on the Arts to understand the world. Literature courses can help students to learn about different cultures by exposing them to various aspects of life and excite their imagination required by out-of-box ideas. Studying politics increases the awareness of global world. History can enrich them intellectually and socially, providing a deeper understanding of the world and their place within it. Also, Arts can develop emotional skills and moral values.
A science-based education concentrating only on the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs, may overlook the study of moral values as well as significant historical affairs. For instance, countless possibilities can be realised through cloning, but science does not reveal the moral dilemmas (两难境地) of its indulgent development. It is essential for students to assess the far-reaching influence of science on the world and realise that it must ultimately be pursued reasonably and controllably.
In conclusion, a science-based education certainly has its limitations. Nevertheless, a science-based education combined with enough exposure to values and the humanities would provide students with a deeper insight into the world.
1. Why is a science-based education system popular among the young according to the text?A.It has diverse courses. |
B.It provides more challenges. |
C.It favors their dreams of being a scientist. |
D.It contributes to more career opportunities. |
A.By collecting data. |
B.By giving professional reports. |
C.By sharing personal experiences. |
D.By listing the values of different courses. |
A.Uncontrolled. | B.Normal. | C.Difficult. | D.Sustainable. |
A.To highlight the difficulty of science courses. |
B.To offer guidance on how to learn all subjects well. |
C.To recommend Science & Arts combined education. |
D.To stress the importance of the science-based education. |
As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them
How do learning habits influence learning results? It’s useful and necessary to discuss learning habits. There is a famous
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” also
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I believe that through my efforts, I can gain good learning results by having good habits.
Mama notices that there has been a rise in bad manners in the family lately, such as Sister taking things from Brother without asking, and Brother pushing Sister without saying “Excuse me”. It then turns into a shoving (推搡) match between the kids, with them calling each other names and making faces. Their table manners are getting worse, as instead of asking to pass items across the table, Brother and Sister stuff their mouths with food and use some of it to engage in a food fight and kick each other from under the table.
Mama tries to coax (用好话劝) the kids, then complains, and finally shouts. She also tries to ask Papa for help, but he is also part of the problem, as when Papa gets angry at the kids, he bangs (猛捶) on the table. Nothing for Mama works, so she decides to take out a big piece of cardboard and writes out her politeness plan. When she is done, Mama calls a family meeting and introduces the plan to Papa and the kids: if they do something rude such as forgetting to say “please” or “thank you”, the punishment is to sweep the floor. Brother and Sister object to the politeness plan, telling Mama that she’s not being fair. Mama, however, reminds the kids that they’re the ones who aren’t being fair to themselves or other people. She then explains what manners are and why they are important until Papa interrupts her.
While Mama is thankful for Papa’s comment, she notes that he breaks one of the rules. She hands him a feather duster and has him dust the room. Brother and Sister note how serious the plan is and both come up with the idea of being super polite to get Mama to call off the politeness plan.
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They put their idea into practice.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 . Despite all the efforts students make to graduate with a science major, research has shown that most college science courses provide students with only a fragmented (碎片化的) understanding of fundamental scientific concepts. The teaching method improves memorization of separate facts, proceeding from one textbook chapter to the next without necessarily making connections between them, instead of learning how to use the information and connect those facts meaningfully.
With that in mind, we developed a series of cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) activities. In our most recent study, we investigated how well college students could use their chemistry knowledge to explain real-world biological phenomena. To begin with, we interviewed 28 first-year college students majoring in sciences or engineering. All had taken both introductory chemistry and biology courses. We asked them to identify connections between the content of these courses and what they believed to be the take-home messages from each course. The students responded with extensive lists of topics, concepts, and skills that they’d learned in class.
Following that, a set of cross-disciplinary activities were designed to guide students in the use of core chemistry ideas and knowledge to help explain real-world biological phenomena. One activity explored the impacts of ocean acidification on seashells. Here, the students were asked to use basic chemistry ideas to explain how the increasing level of carbon dioxide in sea water is affecting shell-building marine animals such as corals, clams and oysters.
Overall, the students felt confident of their chemistry knowledge. However, they had a harder time applying the same chemistry knowledge to explaining the biological phenomena. These findings highlight that a big gap remains between what students learn in their science courses and how well prepared they are to apply that information.
The students in our study also reported that these activities helped them see links between the two disciplines that they wouldn’t have perceived otherwise. The ability to make these connections is important beyond the classroom as well, because it’s the basis of science literacy (科学素养). So we also came away with evidence that our chemistry students at least would like to have the ability to have a deeper understanding of science and how to apply it.
1. What does the existing science education fail to do according to the research?A.Extend students’ theoretical knowledge. |
B.Engage students in more outdoor activities. |
C.Encourage students to enjoy the learning process. |
D.Teach students to make connections among different subjects. |
A.They have rich academic knowledge. | B.They pay little attention to biology courses. |
C.They hardly identify the core ideas of science. | D.They fully understand their major’s importance. |
A.analyse the exact composition of sea water. |
B.study some unusual phenomena under the sea. |
C.come up with practical methods to protect sea life. |
D.explain the effects of carbon dioxide on sea creatures. |
A.The need to remove the unfairness in education. |
B.The difficulties of cross-disciplinary study. |
C.The potential to promote students’ science literacy. |
D.The method of increasing students’ practical skills. |
6 . As children returned to school in Sweden last month, many of their teachers were putting a new importance on some traditional skills. These included reading printed books, quiet reading time and handwriting practice. Teachers were spending less time on digital products, online research and typing skills.
The return to traditional ways of learning might be the answer to questions raised by experts. They have questioned the country’s dependence on electronic technology in education. For example, schools in Sweden have introduced tablets (平板电脑) in preschools.
Lotta Edholm, Swedish Minister for Schools, was one of the biggest critics (反对者) of the level of technology in schools. “Sweden’s students need more textbooks,” Edholm said. “Physical books are important for student learning.” Edholm said last month that the government wants to reverse the decision made by the National Agency for Education to make digital products required in preschools. The ministry plans to stop digital learning for children under the age of six.
Sweden’s students score above the European average (平均分) for reading ability. But an international test of fourth grade reading levels showed Sweden’s children had lost ground between 2016 and 2021. “An overuse of electronic products during school lessons may cause kids to fall behind,” education experts said.
Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, a medical school centered on research, said in a statement last month, “It has been proved that digital tools harm rather than benefit student learning.” It added that schools should instead center on teaching using printed textbooks.
Not all experts think Sweden’s move away from digital technology is only about what is best for students. “It ignores the fact that technology improves learning,” said Neil Selwyn, a professor of education.
1. How does digital technology influence schools in Sweden?A.They act as a role model. | B.They tend to depend on it. |
C.They center on written tests. | D.They value students’ talents. |
A.Acquire. | B.Change. | C.Recover. | D.Follow. |
A.It is an ill-considered step. | B.It achieves great results. |
C.It is easy to be carried out. | D.It opens children’s mind. |
A.The Advantage of Traditional Skills |
B.Recent Advances in Electronic Technology |
C.Sweden Starts to Control Digital Products in Schools |
D.Students in Europe Gave an Impressive Performance |
7 . Whether in work or study, great people always do things as effectively as possible. Productive (高效的) people have one thing in common: A solid routine made up of small habits that helps them to keep a healthy mindset and lifestyle. Research shows a habit takes about 2l days to become normal behavior.
●Make daily to-do lists.
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●Have a rest. Whatever you are working on, you do not have to use up every ounce of energy you have.
●Clean up and organize for tomorrow.
A.Keep a journal. |
B.Make great progress. |
C.Making a list of tasks for the day helps you to stay on track. |
D.After a long day, the last thing you may want to do is clean. |
E.Take a break at the same time each day, despite just 10 minutes. |
F.You should be energetic all day and spare no effort to finish your work. |
G.Here are some habits you can start practicing to become more productive. |
8 . Dartford Grammar. a secondary school in Kent, declines to enter their graduates for A-levels. Instead. pupils follow courses set by International Baccalaureate, an exam board based in Switzerland. They study six subjects, and these must include maths, English and a foreign language. “We’re not just preparing students for university,” says Julian Metcalf, the headmaster, “but for another 60 years of life beyond that.”
Every few years England’s A-level system comes in for a kicking. Britain’s prime minister is the latest person who warned that England was unusual in letting youngsters drop maths and their native language at 16. He proposed switching the current system for a new “British Baccalaureate” that would require pupils to keep up both of those subjects until they are 18.
Even critics agree that A-levels are demanding qualifications, and that they enjoy great reputation abroad. Britain’s universities have traditionally been pickier than those in many other countries. Ambitious students have generally been grateful that they are allowed to sweat only the subjects they need for admission. Yet A-levels may not be handing English teenagers the breadth (广度) of skills they need. Their performance in English and math tests falls behind other countries after they turn 16. One-third of 16-to 19-year-olds in England have low basic skills according to a survey.
There is enough time in the school day to offer extra maths and English classes without greatly affecting other studies. But it would cost money. Without any apparent justification, England’s schools get less funding for pupils aged 16-19 than they do for younger children. Broadening studies would also require more staff. However, the number of people who began training to be a secondary-school teacher this September was about one-third lower than hoped.
1. What drove Dartford to make the decision in the first paragraph?A.A-levels’ various courses. | B.Pupils’ heavy study burden. |
C.Prime minister’s latest proposal. | D.Students’ long-term development. |
A.They prefer foreign languages. | B.They have to study six subjects. |
C.They can choose to drop maths. | D.They are picky about universities. |
A.Strict admission rules. | B.Insufficient skill training. |
C.Low international recognition. | D.Demanding subject requirements. |
A.Overpaid staff. | B.Long school-time. |
C.Unqualified teachers. | D.Imbalanced investment. |
9 . Whether your kid can count on a sizable inheritance (遗产) or your family is living pay period to pay period, a college degree is a must. Along with the invisible life skills you get from those formative years on campus, college comes with a bankable payout: A Georgetown University study found that, on average, college graduates make a million dollars more over a lifetime than people who stop at high school.
Recently, a Bronx nonprofit asked me to speak to a group of high schoolers whose families were struggling financially. The participants were (rightly) worried about taking on too much college debt. Here’s what I told them: Even when you subtract (扣除) tuition, lost earnings during the college years, and other factors, an average college grad will still take in $300,000 more than those without a college degree.
And while rising tuition fees are a serious worry, free college programs of one kind or another have sprung up in more than 20 states. My own home state, New York, boasts one of the most comprehensive efforts. The Excelsior Scholarship program guarantees that students at public institutions attend tuition-free if their family earns under $110,000 a year.
Even in Silicon Valley, where there are many successful people who don’t own a college degree, I asked a group of parents there if it’s true that kids are giving up a college degree because they’re sure they’ll be rich people. The answer was a resounding, unapologetic no.
The truth is that in this STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)-centric age, any form of home-schooling or social education can’t replace the formal school education. Especially in an age when many low-end careers are being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), a college degree can give your kid an edge.
1. In writing paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.A.propose a definition | B.make a comparison |
C.give an example | D.present an argument |
A.Free college programs are available all over the USA. |
B.In the STEM-centric age, a college degree is essential. |
C.In New York, all public school students are tuition-free. |
D.Children from rich families don’t need a college degree. |
A.They are developing very rapidly. |
B.They are all being engaged by AI. |
C.They are all depending on a degree. |
D.They are disappearing because of AI. |
A.Why do you need a college degree? |
B.Where can you enjoy free education? |
C.What is a must in the STEM-centric age? |
D.How much do people with a degree earn in US? |
10 . It’s important for you teenagers to know how to save money. You know that the money you save can be for rainy days and be used to pay through your college education. If you think it’s a difficult task and don’t know how to do it, please do as the followings.
My dad always tells me that if one doesn’t respect money, it will never respect you. Hence, it’s important that you keep a record of your daily expenses. Make it a habit to write down all that you have spent. And when you find out the total expenses at the end of the month, you will realize what you have spent more money in doing.
Open a savings account
Opening a savings account is a better way to save money. You can set a goal; say (for example), the money is for a new notebook or for college, and then save, until you have enough money to buy a notebook or until you go to college.
Do not carry much cash
Do you have the habit of not leaving a store without buying anything? The only way to stop that is carrying less money around with you. Go to the store with the minimum amount of money, which will not even help you buy a drink.
Save the changes
Save the changes that you get back. If you have gone to a shop to buy something and get back some changes, then do not spend them.
Follow these tips above, and thus you can save a lot of money. And surely, they’ll help you to be more responsible in your life.
A.Keep a record of your daily expenses |
B.In a few days, you’ll get rid of this habit |
C.Instead, you can save them in your piggy bank |
D.By that time, you will realize the importance of saving money |
E.Saving money builds your financial power and personal freedom |
F.Next month, you will automatically try and save more in that part |
G.Nowadays in the developed and developing countries, people are all working for the sake of earning money |