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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On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
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The Mediterranean fruit fly, often known as the “Medfly”, is one of the most serious threats faced by farmers worldwide. Once the pest makes its way into an area, it can be very hard to remove. The flies lay their eggs in over 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables. When the eggs hatch, they turn into worm-like larvae (幼虫) that can destroy these products.
Three Mediterranean fruit flies were discovered in a Los Angeles neighborhood called Leimert Park in October. To stop the problem from spreading, the government set up a large quarantine (隔离) area, which means that no produce (fruits, nuts, or vegetables)can be moved out of that area. The quarantine area is 90 square miles.
That may seem extreme, since only three Medflies were found, but experts believe there are probably more out there. “It’s really important to get on top of this fast,” said Jason Leathers. Luckily, California has developed a program to control Medflies, and it’s been working well for 30 years. The plan involves using planes to drop millions of Medflies over the area. That may sound like a bad idea, but it’s actually a good way to make sure that Medfly numbers go down.
The airplanes only drop male flies, and all of them have been treated so that they can’t help produce new fruit flies. The males are sterile (不育的). This means that even though they can mate with female fruit flies, the eggs produced will never grow or hatch. The plan has worked well in the past. The government says that the number of flies has been cut by over 90%. To deal with the problem near Leimert Park, the government will be dropping two airplane loads of sterile Medflies every week.
1. Why is the figure mentioned in Paragraph 2?| A．To show farmers require more help. | B．To stress the great harm done by the Medfly. |
| C．To remind people to be particular about health. | D．To appeal for urgent concerns about the Medfly. |
| A．To destroy the native produce. | B．To limit the spread of the Medfly. |
| C．To kill the Medfly completely. | D．To reduce the losses of local farmers. |
| A．California values the control of Medflies. | B．Using planes to drop Medflies saves money. |
| C．Jason Leathers is in charge of Medflies’ study. | D．The public care little about killing Medflies. |
| A．A research article. | B．A short story. | C．A news report. | D．An agricultural research. |
1. 表达谢意；2. 回顾事件；3. 期待重逢。
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In the 1950s, Liu Wenbin’s father left his hometown in Hebei Province and settled near Ulansuhai Nur, one of the most famous
For years, the fishing industry was a
Now, with a treatment campaign that follows the philosophy of “mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes, grassland
5 . Dark circles under the eyes are a big problem not only for women but also for men.
Tomato and lemon
Tomatoes not only reduce dark circles but also make the skin soft. You take one spoon of tomato juice, add one spoon of lemon to it and then apply this mixture on the eyes. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash it.
Potato juice
Potato also helps in reducing dark circles. Grate (磨碎) the potatoes and get the juice of the potato as much as possible.
Tea bags
You must have seen those tea bags, which are made of fine cloth and inside which tea leaves are filled. With their help, you can also get rid of dark circles. Take a tea bag for this. If it’s green tea, so much the better.
Almond (杏仁) is rich in vitamin E and its oil softens the skin. You must have seen many products of almond oil being sold in the market. Its use is very easy. You have to take some almond oil and apply it on the dark circles. When you wake up in the morning, wash your eyes. The effect will start showing in a week.
| A．Nut oil |
| B．Cold milk |
| C．Then take some cotton |
| D．Keep it in the fridge for some time |
| E．Do this at least twice a day, dark circles will start reducing |
| F．Keep in mind that the entire area with the dark circle is covered |
| G．There are many reasons for this, including stress, less sleep and so on |
6 . In recent years, extreme weather has been on the rise. From wildfires in California, US to record-breaking rainfall in northern China this summer and most recently the flood in Libya which claimed thousands of lives, Earth seems to be whipped by extreme climate and weather patterns.
Climate whiplash (气候鞭打), or weather whiplash, refers to a quick change from one extreme weather pattern to another. It is caused by global warming. A warmer atmosphere can hold more steam. As the Earth gets warmer, more water is contained in the atmosphere. Once the temperature gets colder, it often rains more heavily. This explains why a drought is often followed by extremely heavy rain.
The region hit hardest by climate whiplash is California. Over the past decade, California has experienced lasting droughts, wildfires, heavy rainfalls, and floods. It seems that the state is either on fire or in flooding with little in between. Researchers estimate that by the end of this century, the frequency of climate whiplash will jump by 25 percent in northern California as Earth continues to become warmer.
Apart from wildfires and floods, studies showed that climate whiplash also has an impact on water quality. During dry days, the fertilizer (肥料) farmers use for plants cannot be absorbed by thirsty and dying plants. Then the following heavy rain washes the remaining fertilizer into rivers, polluting the water.
How can we deal with climate whiplash? The key lies in fighting global warming. That is to say, humans have to largely reduce the use of fossil fuels (化石燃料). Climate whiplash would happen more frequently in the future, should we fail to fight global warming effectively. Therefore, it is urgent that nations around the world double down on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．The effects of global warming. | B．The causes of global warming. |
| C．The results of climate whiplash. | D．The principle behind climate whiplash. |
| A．It has resulted in reduced droughts. |
| B．It is expected to occur more frequently. |
| C．It has primarily affected northern California. |
| D．It causes more floods here than in other US states. |
| A．Unabsorbed plant fertilizer is washed into the water. |
| B．More plastic waste is brought into the water by floods. |
| C．Dry weather affects pollutant concentrations in water. |
| D．Heavy rains carry more industrial waste into the water. |
| A．It is not as serious as commonly believed. |
| B．It can be solved by reducing fossil fuel usage. |
| C．It is linked with our efforts to fight global warming. |
| D．It will cause the global temperature to rise annually. |
7 . Mu Sa, a livestream (直播的) host, is a model of how the Internet has transformed many young unemployed people into useful talents contributing to society.
After graduating from university, Mu worked as an office clerk in Shanghai, a marketing assistant in Beijing and a data analyst in Hangzhou. Each time he struggled to realize his dream in big cities. However, Mu at last found that what touched him most was homesickness. Thus, Mu returned home at 25 in November 2021.
Mu, who has a little hearing problem caused by a fever at the age of 10, thought of himself a failure at first. Leaving their village had been a goal for all rural children of his generation. However, he was not deterred by his difficulties and quickly lifted himself up. Mu decided to pick up his cell phone and begin creating short videos about local people’s daily lives at home and uploading them online. A video showing his mother cooking local food turned out to be a surprise hit. Even his mother was shocked that so many viewers, who commented that the video evoked (勾起) memories of their own moms and hometowns, could be interested in a daily routine.
Mu said it was the success of this video that inspired him to carry on. He gradually found that village-related content was popular among his followers. Many fans know about his hometown Dazhanchang and the lives of local residents in Northwest China through Mu’s work. As his work attracts more and more followers, Mu has started publishing short videos on an almost daily basis. He faithfully records the daily lives of those around him, and releases the videos at 6 pm most days. Some people say his videos give people a quiet, poetic and idyllic (田园诗般的) feeling.
1. Why did Mu Sa return home in November 2021?| A．He missed his home. | B．He suffered a disability. |
| C．He required motivation. | D．He lacked a sense of safety. |
| A．Beaten. | B．Discovered. | C．Grasped. | D．Attacked. |
| A．The food there is unique. | B．Her daily routine is striking. |
| C．It brought back good memories. | D．She displayed superb cooking skills. |
| A．Reliable. | B．Grateful. | C．Curious. | D．Diligent. |
8 . Simple Sports Themed Activities
Kids love learning about sports and engaging in sports themed activities! This free simple activity plan includes doable (可做的) sports activity ideas that are perfect for preschoolers.
Literacy: Football Name Dot (画点) It!
Draw a football outline on a sheet of paper. Label it with letters including letters in your child’s name. Write your child’s name on the page and then have them hunt to find and dot all the letters in their names on the football.
Math: Sports Flag Line Up
Cut out multiple colored paper flags. Label each with a number from first to tenth. Lay the flags flat on the ground or stick on the wall with painter’s tape. Have your child order the flags. Say things like: The second flag is blue. Where is the green flag in the line? What flag is the 4th in the line?
Create: Decorate A Shirt
Draw a painting of a sports shirt on a large sheet of paper. Set out various supplies for decorating like markers, paint sticks, stickers, etc. Ask your child to design and decorate their very own sports shirt! I had my girls include their own name and sports number.
Gross Motor: Sports Themed Obstacle(障碍) Course
Use tapes, chalk, balls and bats and so on to create your own sports themed obstacle course. Add things like making a basket jumping, swimming under the rope, swinging the bat 5 times, etc. Get creative and have fun! This is such a great way to get your kids moving!
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．Coaches. | B．Policemen. | C．Managers. | D．Parents. |
| A．To let children know some different sports. |
| B．To make children do more physical activities. |
| C．To help children get some sports techniques. |
| D．To encourage children to play with the best players. |
| A．Literacy: Football Name Dot It! | B．Math: Sports Flag Line Up. |
| C．Create: Decorate A Shirt. | D．Gross Motor: Sports Themed Obstacle Course. |
My 10-year-old son and two friends attended a wonderful basketball camp on 6 August 2023. The camp was over two hours long, with more than 60 kids in attendance. I watched how much fun my son was having throughout the day.
A few minutes before the session (一场) ended, there was a shooting contest. Only a few kids were chosen to compete, and my son was not one of them. The contest winners received prizes and recognition, and some children were also selected as “All Star” due to their excellent performance. Again, my son was not selected.
My son was struggling to deal with his disappointment. Of course, as his mother, I would have loved to see him win an award. He absolutely loves the sport, and he is impressive at rebounding (篮板球). He would have enjoyed the honors. It would have also been fun to see either of his friends selected. But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way.
When the camp ended and we walked out, I could see how disappointed he was. I love my kid’s confidence and his competitiveness, but it can also lead to dealing with disappointment and frustration.
At the camp, he played a basketball game with kids he had never met, guarded them fiercely and took shots easily against them. As his mom, I was thrilled he spent the day without his iPad. All in all, the day felt wonderful. The last thing that I wanted was for these awards to ruin the experience.
I could see how he was feeling about the day. I decided to simplify it for him. I did the math and figured out the shooting contest and awards were about 6% of the total camp. The rest of the camp, the parts that he enjoyed, were 94% of the day. Even though the kid loves math, it was hard for him to see the contests and awards as a small part of his day.
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At night, I went to chat with him.
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Indeed, we should learn how to be more positive.
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During the
Having traveled 180 miles
| A．referred to | B．showed off | C．put aside | D．took part in |
| A．warmest | B．driest | C．safest | D．noisiest |
| A．race | B．treatment | C．interview | D．operation |
| A．sense | B．memory | C．way | D．tongue |
| A．survive | B．explore | C．reflect | D．approach |
| A．invited | B．forced | C．supposed | D．forbidden |
| A．Acquiring | B．Identifying | C．Assuming | D．Tricking |
| A．Moreover | B．Instead | C．Otherwise | D．However |
| A．supplies | B．wounds | C．rocks | D．jams |
| A．fail | B．pretend | C．attempt | D．regret |
| A．walked | B．rushed | C．drove | D．toured |
| A．hotel | B．castle | C．valley | D．hospital |
| A．in all | B．after all | C．at all | D．above all |
| A．region | B．desert | C．jungle | D．association |
| A．intelligent | B．neat | C．enthusiastic | D．capable |
