NSTA ExploraVision
Are you interested in what the future holds? Consider Explora Vision’s STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and assess the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.
Grades: 7th-9th and 10th-12th
Competition Type: Regional and national
eCyberMissionYou can participate in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based con test in which participants — working in teams of two to four students — use science, math and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.
Grades:9th
Competition Type: Regional, state and national
TEAMS CompetitionHeld annually, TEAMS invites students to use their engineering talent to contribute to the community. Working in groups of two to four students, participants complete real-life engineering challenges. The competition includes multiple-choice questions, an essay and a design-build component.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: State and national
The Conrad ChallengeIn this challenge, participants work in teams of two to five students to develop products or services in response to key issues facing people around the world. The Conrad Challenge empowers students to take control of their learning and apply it to real-life situations. Winners are eligible (有资格的) for scholarships, patent assistance and aid in creating companies.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: International
1. What does NSTA Explora Vision’s STEM competition focus on?| A．Engineering innovation. |
| B．Students’ paper writing skills. |
| C．New technology shaping the future. |
| D．Students’ ability in web page design. |
| A．Winners will get a big cash prize. |
| B．They are all national competitions. |
| C．Participants are required to work in teams. |
| D．Participants must solve real-life problems. |
| A．NSTA ExploraVision. | B．eCvberMission. |
| C．TEAMS Competition. | D．The Conrad Challenge. |
1. 你的学习态度和经历；
2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已为你写好。
Goodbye to My High School Life
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删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My grandfather, a retired teacher, is in his early eighty. Though problems came along with age, he never gives up learning. That he enjoys most in his spare time is picking up a book to read it, with glasses on. Wherever he meets new words, he will look them up in a dictionary. His thirsty for knowledge has great influenced me and my brother. As a result, we have made up our minds study hard and both of us agreed with the dream of being teachers in the future. Now we’re looking forward to making it realize.
White lies, which means little lies usually told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to manage social interactions smoothly, are a common aspect of human communication. This report explores the frequency, acceptability, and contexts (情景) of white lies among teenagers.
Method
A survey was conducted with 342 high school students from various regions to gather data on their experiences and attitudes towards white lies. Participants were asked how often they tell white lies, what they think of white lies and in what contexts they tell white lies.
Results
The survey found that 85% of teenagers admit to telling white lies frequently to protect others’ feelings or to avoid conflicts. Their attitude to and most common situations for telling white lies are shown in the following two charts:
White lies play a significant role in the social communications of high school students, helping maintain peace and prevent minor conflicts. While generally seen as beneficial, it is crucial for young individuals to understand the boundaries and potential consequences of dishonesty in their relationships. Educational programs should include discussions on ethics (道德原则) in communication, helping students know when white lies might be acceptable.
1. What can be inferred from the two charts?| A．Most participants are against telling white lies. |
| B．White lies are harmful because they may hurt feelings. |
| C．Most participants tell white lies to protect social relationships. |
| D．About 10% of participants don’t know why they tell white lies. |
| A．It aims to explore the meaning of white lies. |
| B．342 teenagers and adults participated in the survey. |
| C．85% of participants think it’s acceptable to tell white lies. |
| D．Its conclusion encourages more related educational programs. |
| A．A news story. | B．A survey report. |
| C．An online blog. | D．A scientific essay. |
5 . Hamlet at the Metropolitan Opera
March 27, 1:00-4:20 pm
Actors| Claudius, king of Denmark | James Morris |
| Gertrude, queen of Claudius | Jennifer Larmore |
| Prince Hamlet, Gertrude’s son | Simon Keenlyside |
| Ophélie | Marlis Petersen |
| Laërte, Ophélie’s brother | Toby Spence |
| Hamlet’s father | David Pittsinger |
| Polonius, Ophélie’s father | Maxim Mikhailov |
Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) achieved success in opera with Mignon and Hamlet. He was also highly regarded as a teacher and as the director of the Paris Conservatory. The libretto ( 剧本) for Hamlet was written by Michel Carré (1821-1872) and Jules Barbier (1825-1901), a team of dramatists whose other operatic co-productions include Gounod’s Faust and Roméo et Juliette and Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann. The opera is, of course, based on the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), whose works have inspired generations of artists for the last four centuries.
Notes●Met Titles are available for this performance in English, German, and Spanish. To activate, press the red button to the right of the screen in front of your seat and follow the instructions provided. To turn off the display, press the red button once again.
●If you have questions, please ask an attendant at intermission.
●The exits indicated by a red light and the sign nearest the seat you occupy are the shortest routes to the street.
●The photographing or sound recording of any performance is prohibited.
1. Who will star as Hamlet’s father in the opera?
| A．James Morris. | B．Simon Keenlyside. | C．David Pittsinger. | D．Maxim Mikhailov. |
| A．They worked together many times. | B．They were students of Ambroise Thomas. |
| C．They studied at the Paris Conservatory. | D．They were experienced on stage as well. |
| A．Call for an attendant. | B．Check the nearest exit. |
| C．Record the performance. | D．Turn on the screen. |
1. What made the woman decide to become a doctor?
| A．Her family tradition. | B．Her health problems. | C．Her volunteer experience. |
| A．About eight years. | B．About nine years. | C．About ten years. |
| A．Rewarding. | B．Demanding. | C．Tiring. |
1. Who is Alice probably?
| A．The woman’s sister. | B．The woman’s mother. | C．The woman’s daughter. |
| A．Chinese cartoons. | B．Car collections. | C．Space exploration. |
| A．Shanghai Auto Museum. |
| B．Shanghai Children’s Museum. |
| C．Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum. |
| A．Fix the lamp. | B．Give her money back. | C．Offer her a new room. |
| A．A present. | B．A party. | C．A tradition. |
| A．Find a list. | B．Take a note. | C．Sort the files. |
