1 . While writing, we may always ask ourselves “Are there any better expressions to convey what we mean?” In a writing class, a teacher tells a golden rule of writing.
Teacher: Show but don’t tell, class. This is the golden rule of creative writing. You need to show the reader (the person who is reading) what you want to say, not tell him, or her.
David (student):
Teacher: Stop laughing, everybody, and listen carefully. I’ll give you two examples: ‘He was feeling very worried.’ Now I will say the same thing in a different way: ‘He was biting his fingernails and sweating.’
Anne(student):The second example, the one about the fingernails and the sweating.
Teacher: Yes! Excellent! Well done, Anne. You’re a brilliant student.
David: I don’t understand.
Teacher: And here, everybody, we see a very good example of both showing and telling. Not only has David told us that he doesn’t understand, he’s also shown us: with that silly look on his face.
David: Stop laughing! It’s not funny! Be quiet, Anne!
Teacher: David! Don’t shout at Anne. She’s done nothing wrong. Now, everybody, let’s play a game:
| A．This is showing |
| B．A lovely example |
| C．Why not try doing it |
| D．But how do we do that |
| E．I’ll tell you something and you have to say it in a different way |
| F．Now, which example tells the reader about how the man was feeling |
| G．Look and decide which ‘tell’ sentence matches which ‘show’ sentence |
2 . In today’s classroom, homework is completed not only with the pen and paper, but also with computers and cell phones. How to make the best use of such digital products is an important question for teachers and students. The following top digital portfolio platforms (作品集平台) offer a broad range of functions. Most importantly, they provide a way to share students’ work with pride.
Google Sites
Creating a digital portfolio could not be any easier than Google Sites makes it. It lets students quickly put in contents, such as text, images, videos, maps, and much more. Use one of the provided six themes or create a custom one,and then publish it as a public or restricted-view (限制浏览的) site.
Seesaw for Schools
Designed for education, Seesaw for Schools provides a platform through which students complete and share school projects. By recording the process of gradually improving their schoolwork, kids gain a sense of mastery (熟练) and pride, so it is popular among them. Plus, parents can be involved too — just download the Seesaw Family app.
Artsonia
Artsonia is like a dream come true for art-minded students: a free, safe, educational space through which students show their digital creativity. Friends and family can view, comment on and buy objects. Just celebrate the artistic skills with Artsonia!
Edublogs
One of the oldest and best-known web platforms for education, Edublogs makes it easy for teachers and students to start building a free WordPress platform. The free plan offers some storage space, class management tools, and no advertising. What impresses the users most is that a set of educators guide them and answer their questions on this site.
1. Which is true about Google Sites?| A．It offers students online publishing rights for free. |
| B．It provides students seven themes. |
| C．It allows students to fill in contents in different forms. |
| D．I lets students learn from others' work. |
| A．Google.. |
| B．Seesaw for Schools. |
| C．Artsonia. |
| D．Edublogs |
| A．It requires little charge. |
| B．It is a platform for art-minded students. |
| C．It can store large amounts of information. |
| D．It provides the guidance from specialists. |
3 . Winning entries for the British Ecological Society’s photography competition
Red Night
Photographed by Roberto Roa. It was declared this year’s overall winner. The image captures (拍摄) both the beauty of the impressive snake and its fear of human threats like fires. The ecologist says, “During my visit to Madagascar, I had the pleasure of finding this snake and photographing it. To offer a dramatic scene reflecting the conditions that these snakes are suffering, I used some skills to capture the environment.”
The Rhino’s Annual Haircut
Photographed by ecologist Molly Penny. The demand for rhino horn s (犀牛角) has reduced the population of rhinos to just 30, 000 globally. To try to save the endangered species, ecologists in South Africa have decided to saw off a part of the animals’ horns, which grow every year. It was captured beautifully in the black-and-white photo by Molly Penny from the University of the West of England. Cruel as it seems, it reduces the risk of the animals being cruelly murdered.
For the Love of Flamingos
Photographed by Peter Hudson. It captures a heart-shaped cloud of pink flamingos (火烈鸟) in Kenya, which is truly a sight like none other. The ecologist says, “Flamingos are all legs and necks but meanwhile beautiful and fascinating and I admit I have a deep passion for them, so I was thrilled when I watched this group in the shape of a heart.”
Flames in Flumes
Photographed by Nilanjan Chatterjee. It captures a water redstart (红尾鸟) waiting to catch an insect near a small waterfall. It was the best overall student submission (提交). The photographer wanted to show the struggle the river birds are likely to face from the slowdown in water flow due to planned dams in rivers across India.
1. How is Red Night different from the others?| A．It was taken by a biologist. | B．It is a black-and-white photo. |
| C．It shows wild animals’ suffering. | D．It was photographed after a fire. |
| A．The tips of saving an endangered rhino. |
| B．The cruelty of killing an endangered rhino. |
| C．The method of helping a rhino’s horn grow. |
| D．The scene of cutting a part of a rhino’s horn. |
| A．Red Night. | B．The Rhino’s Annual Haircut. |
| C．For the Love of Flamingos. | D．Flames in Flumes. |
1. What’s the woman doing?
| A．Doing an interview. | B．Directing a program. | C．Giving a report. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Annoying. | C．Important. |
| A．Crops would not grow. |
| B．Many plants would die. |
| C．People would go hungry. |
| A．Diseases. | B．Human activity. | C．Climate change. |
| A．In twenty minutes. | B．In forty minutes. | C．In an hour. |
| A．Art. | B．Engineering. | C．Medicine. |
| A．Go climbing. | B．Take a piano test. | C．Watch a performance. |
| A．For a new computer. | B．For an apartment. | C．For a new car. |
| A．She likes fruit. | B．She is busy. | C．She is thirsty. |
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