| A．By filling out the form for her. |
| B．By telling her his personal information. |
| C．By reading the information on the form. |
My Best Teaching Experience
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years. He expected his teachers to know about his past; about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own?” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . Aunt Suzy insists you have seconds before you’ve even finished your meal. Or you can count on your coworker to say things like, “I can’t believe you’re only going to have a salad for lunch! “These are both examples of food pushing.
It’s common to find yourself in a situation where someone is pressuring you to eat or commenting on your food choices. Intentional or not, the pressure to eat can make you feel uncomfortable, or worse, disturb your dietary preferences.
Change the subject. It can be helpful to change the subject immediately upon your response. You can simply say, “no thank you”, and immediately follow with a question to distract the food pusher.
Keep it positive. Avoid making negative comments about the food, your body, or health condition when declining a food pusher.
Avoid challenging situations. You know your food preferences. Take time beforehand to research the restaurant or ask about the menu so you can be sure there’s food you can eat.
Even if you can’t find the “right” way to say no, chances are no permanent damage will be done to the relationships in your life when you do, so stick to your guns. Remember, no one but you is in control of your own behavior. You have the right to make your personal health a top priority.
| A．Stay honest. |
| B．Instead, keep it light. |
| C．Hold your boundaries. |
| D．It may be something like “what are your plans for this weekend?” |
| E．It may be uncomfortable, but you’ll have to kindly repeat yourself. |
| F．Having that information will empower you to make suitable choices. |
| G．Learning how to say no will help you cope with similar experiences. |
With a wide smile on her face, 15-year-old Sirin eagerly rushed to her mom to show off her new painting. But Mom raised her eyebrows with eyes wide open, and spoke impatiently, “No time, baby. Right now I am busy with an important talk. Just wait for some time, OK?”
Holding her oil painting, she frowned (皱眉),and then searched for her dad. “Dad, see what I have done,” Sirin exclaimed cheerfully. Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and showed his thumbs up!
Immediately, Sirin replied angrily, “Dad, you haven’t seen it yet.”
He smiled at her saying, “No time, baby. I will see it later.” He just patted her back lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.
She was not a kid to be pleased with simple gesture or smile. She stood there for a few seconds, and then stormed off to her own bedroom. Hot air was blowing from her nostrils (鼻孔) ; her face turned into apple red. She threw the painting on the table, slammed the door and threw herself on her bed.
“Why is everybody so busy?” She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even in high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some values to her thoughts, but they were no exception. Unconsciously, her eyes were filled with tears.
The knocking sound on the door put a sudden stop to her thought. Her mom was calling her for dinner. Sirin deliberately (故意地) came late to join them. She kept silent and didn’t look at anyone, scratching the table mat with her nail. Her mom was puzzled at the unusual behavior. Suddenly the morning incident came to mind. Softly, she asked, “ Honey, did I do anything wrong? ”
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。
At this very moment, Sirin could no longer resist her anger.
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2. 讲座人介绍；
3. 讲座的内容。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中国书法 Chinese calligraphy
Dear Henry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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Whether you travel by plane, car, train, or boat, if you’ve experienced motion sickness, you know how easily it can make your trip unpleasant.
Eat small meals
It can be appealing to fill up before you travel to avoid eating packaged food on board.
Be aware of situations that cause symptoms
Do you get sick when you’re riding in the second or third row of an SUV? Are you OK on a train, but tend to feel sick on buses? Knowing what causes your sickness can help you avoid them.
For travel by boat, car, train, or bus, looking toward the horizon may help prevent motion sickness. In a study, for instance, looking at the horizon while at sea reduced body sway (摇摆) (people who suffer from motion sickness tend to have more body sway while standing). If you are on a boat, moving your feet wider apart may also reduce body sway.
Avoid reading or computer work during the journey
It may be appealing to catch up on work or sink into a good book, but reading or using a device like a computer or a tablet should be avoided. The balance center in your inner ear senses movement, but the words on the screen or page are still.
| A．In a car or bus, for instance, sitting toward the front may help. |
| B．Try to sway your body lightly. |
| C．These mixed messages can result in sickness. |
| D．Don’t eat a heavy meal before traveling. |
| E．Motion sickness can bring on dizziness, sweaty hands, uneasiness, or throwing up. |
| F．Look at the horizon. |
| G．But doctors recommend eating smaller, more frequent meals. |
8 . When I was a little girl, a couple in our community went through a tragedy. They lost a young child and were in deep despair. Shortly afterward, my mother ran into the father at the local supermarket. He turned to my mother and said, “Your husband saved our life. He was the one more than anyone else who helped us get through this incredible loss.”
My mother wanted to know what message of solace was given to lift them from the depths of despair. So back at home, she asked my father about their conversation numerous times, but my father insisted that he had said nothing.
A few weeks later the couple came over to our home. After sitting down for a few minutes, my mother gently said, “You told me that my husband helped you the most when you went through your awful sadness. What did he say?”
The man paused. He then gave the secret of my father’s consolation (慰藉).
“Rebbetzin, your husband did not say one word. He just came over to our home and walked over to me without saying anything. And then he reached over to me, took my hands into his and hugged me. I looked up and saw tears falling from his eyes. You cannot imagine what that felt like. Your husband felt my pain. I was not sitting alone with my suffering.”
My mother was quiet, absorbing the message this man was giving.
“No, your husband did not speak. I didn’t need him to give me words. I needed his heart and soul.”
When I recall this story, I realize the truth.
When having someone in our lives who is going through difficulty, we are often at a loss. What do we say? How do we make it all better? What is the greatest gift we can give to our loved ones?
We tend to think that we must fill space with words. But when you want to give of yourself, give a listening heart. Sometimes a person in pain needs you to stay silent. Just show that you are there for them. Perhaps you can’t fix anything or take away the pain, but you can feel it. With the silence comes sympathy, understanding and empathy (共鸣). And you share the load.
1. What does the underlined word “solace” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Inspiration. | B．Comfort. | C．Appreciation. | D．Guidance. |
| A．By encouraging him to get out and meet friends. |
| B．By keeping him company calmly. |
| C．By hugging him to share extreme sadness. |
| D．By chatting with him whenever he was in need. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Surprised. | C．Annoyed. | D．Satisfied. |
| A．Time is the recipe to cure a broken heart. |
| B．The secret of establishing a lifelong relationship. |
| C．Listening to your heart is of great importance. |
| D．Your presence speaks louder than any word. |
9 . Visit the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is an advocate for the plant world. We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, and the joy of gardening.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
November 19 this year - January 16 next year
The NYBG’s Holiday Train Show - a favorite holiday tradition - has been making memories for over 30 years! See model trains pass through a wonderful display of more than 190 replicas(复制品) of New York landmarks, each re-created from natural materials.
T.H. EVERETT: ALIFE IN PLANTS
January 17 next year - January 22 next year
Through T.H. Everett’s extensive archive (档案) held by the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, we explore this influential man’s extraordinary career, from his modest beginnings in England and early training at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to his path to the New York Botanical Garden.
ADMISSION
All visitors, including members, need tickets for entry to the Garden. Purchase at the Garden or reserve your tickets in advance online and display them on your mobile device for quicker entry.
Pricing | Public | Member |
Adult | $15 | Free |
Senior (65+) | $7 | Free |
Student (with ID) | $7 | Free |
Child (2-12) | $4 | Free |
Child under 2 | Free | Free |
January: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
February - March: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.
April - September: 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
October: 10:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
November - December: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
1. What can visitors to the NYBG do on January 17 next year?
| A．Create replicas of New York landmarks. |
| B．Learn about T.H. Everett’s career life. |
| C．Take a sightseeing train to tour around the NYBG. |
| D．Watch a show held by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. |
| A．$4. | B．Free. | C．$15. | D．$19. |
| A．January 10 at 5:00 p.m. | B．October 12 at 6:00 p.m. |
| C．March 4 at 4:00 p.m. | D．November 5 at 9:00 a.m. |
1. 活动开始时间；2. 活动内容；3. 学生住宿安排。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the students’ union.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
