1 . “What do you mean by this phrase? It’s incorrect and adds nothing to the sentence. Omit (省略).” Professor Jones’s critical feedback on my paper hurt me when I first read it. I scanned his comments for a “Good job!” or “I love this idea,” but they were nowhere to be found.
Everyone likes warmth and encouragement, but purely positive affirmations (肯定) don’t communicate what can be improved. Research conducted on Character Lab Research Network finds that direct, useful feedback requiring students to revise their own work is more effective. For Professor Jones, this looked like a note at the end of another paper: “I’m sure things will improve as the term and year wear on.” However, feedback that does the work for a student—correcting a misspelled word, rewriting a sentence—can signal a teacher’s low expectations.
When kids see comments that suggest what needs to be changed, they come to realize they can do things on their own and become more independent learners. As a bonus, this kind of feedback lets students know that their teacher believes in them.
As for me, I was benedictory for Professor Jones’s pointed criticism which let me know that he took me seriously. He was expecting me to do better, and the detailed comments scrawled (潦草地写) on every page gave me the tools to improve. Teachers can add affirmations to their feedback as long as it’s not the only thing they’re doing.
Don’t confuse warmth with promoting a growth mindset. Being nice isn’t the same as showing someone you believe they can improve. So give detailed feedback that sets young people up to take charge of their own learning. For example, instead of rewriting a sentence, say: “This is a run-on sentence. Try reading it out loud and add punctuation in places where you naturally take a breath.” Ask worth-exploring questions that inspire students to think about their approach, then let them revise on their own. When it comes to writing, the easiest path isn’t always the best one.
1. How did the author initially feel about Professor Jones’s feedback?| A．Happy and motivated. | B．Upset and disappointed. |
| C．Indifferent and unconcerned. | D．Confident and encouraged. |
| A．It should be brief and to the point. | B．It should be warm and encouraging. |
| C．It should be written at the end of the paper. | D．It should be up to students to fix their own work. |
| A．Responsible. | B．Generous. | C．Regretful. | D．Grateful. |
| A．Give students general praise. | B．Rewrite sentences for students. |
| C．Provide students critical support. | D．Show students corrected assignments. |
2 . The award-winning documentary “Feeding Tomorrow” explores the American food system’s shortcomings and the urgent need for change. Directed by Oliver and Simon English, the film dives deep into the complex web of issues surrounding food, climate change, and agriculture, leaving viewers with a clear realization of the challenges ahead.
At its core, “Feeding Tomorrow” raises fundamental questions about humanity’s relationship with the planet and the consequences of our consumption patterns. As the global population reaches up to 10 billion, the film shows the serious reality that our current methods of food production are unsustainable. With agriculture already occupying half of the habitable land and consuming 70% of freshwater resources, the harm on the environment is reaching critical levels.
The documentary reveals the interconnectedness of food, climate, and health, weaving together narratives from diverse voices in the fields of farming, health, and education. Through the stories of innovators like Mark Shepard, Clare Fox, and Lisa McDowell, “Feeding Tomorrow” highlights the urgent need for systemic change.
One of the central themes of the documentary is the importance of regenerative farming practices. By promoting biodiversity and topsoil growth, regenerative agriculture offers a promising path towards sustainability. The film emphasizes the need to transition from conventional, monoculture (单一) farming to more overall approaches.
Moreover, “Feeding Tomorrow” shows the significance of adopting plant-forward diets and reducing meat consumption. With animal agriculture being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation (恶化), the documentary advocates for a shift towards more sustainable dietary habits.
Ultimately, “Feeding Tomorrow” serves as a cry for collective action and social change. It challenges viewers to reevaluate their relationship with food and embrace sustainable practices that benefit both people and the planet. The documentary reminds us that the power to shape a better future lies in our hands. In the words of Mark Shepard, “What are you going to eat for dinner tonight? Start asking the questions.”
1. What do we know about our current food production methods?| A．They are suitable to feed the increasing population. |
| B．They are inefficient and harmful to the environment. |
| C．They are too focused on producing large quantities of food. |
| D．They are all outdated and need to be replaced with new ones. |
| A．To praise their achievements. | B．To indicate different opinions. |
| C．To stress the necessity of change. | D．To give examples of farming methods. |
| A．Keep the balance of nature. | B．Take up sustainable practices. |
| C．Prioritize economic interests. | D．Invest in agricultural innovations. |
| A．To briefly introduce an award-winning film. | B．To explore American agriculture’s issues. |
| C．To present new food production methods. | D．To show the impact of climate on agriculture. |
3 . Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We
We wouldn’t have
I’m learning to
| A．struggled | B．put | C．bent | D．dropped |
| A．breath | B．attention | C．back | D．tool |
| A．casually | B．quietly | C．happily | D．nervously |
| A．looking | B．flying | C．climbing | D．falling |
| A．unbothered | B．undoubted | C．unattractive | D．inaccessible |
| A．grateful | B．anxious | C．impatient | D．responsible |
| A．selected | B．recognized | C．noticed | D．scolded |
| A．unfamiliar | B．proud | C．shameful | D．unaware |
| A．courage | B．wisdom | C．safety | D．reward |
| A．owe | B．take | C．bring | D．fetch |
| A．balance | B．measure | C．release | D．promote |
| A．defend | B．keep | C．imagine | D．stop |
| A．enjoy | B．deliver | C．produce | D．ignore |
| A．principle | B．purpose | C．wonder | D．puzzle |
| A．pull through | B．go out | C．turn up | D．come back |
Unbreakable
My brother and I were playing a game of tag in the house. “Tag! You’re it!”, shouted Alim and ran as fast as his 5-year-old legs could carry him. I chased closely behind. I watched him jump over the sofa and landed, falling sideways to hit our Mom’s favourite vase, the one late Grandpa gave her on her wedding day, off the side table. SMASH!! Alim burst into tears almost at the same time the vase broke. I was equally alarmed said “Ha! Alim, you are in trouble.” This made Alim cry more, “Mummy is going to beat me!”
He was crying so much that I felt sorry for him. Just then Mom came into the house. I rushed over to Alim’s side. “What is this? Who broke my vase?” My Mom shouted. Her eyes were wide open and bright with terrible anger. Alim tried to say something through his tears but I started to clean his wet face with my hand and I said, “I am so sorry, Mom. I broke the vase and told Alim that I would say it was him.” My Mom pulled me by my left ear and dragged me to our room. Alim followed quietly behind. My Mom said, “That’s it. You are grounded for the rest of the holiday.” As she closed the room door on me, I saw Alim’s face in the corner, his eyes very big, looking straight at me.
The door was shut and I felt very alone in the room as I nursed my painful ear. Why did I do that? I thought. Alim should be the one taking the punishment, not me. Humph. He owes me big time. I fell asleep thinking of the ways I could get back at Alim. I woke up suddenly with the realization that Alim was not in the room with me. He had not come to bed. I tiptoed out of the room to look for him. The house was quiet and dark and I was beginning to worry when I noticed the light through the kitchen door.
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When I got there, Alim was picking out the pieces of the vase from the garbage bag.
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The next morning Mum walked into our room and stopped as she saw the “new” vase.
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5 . Disagreements have arisen in Northern France after many ancient standing stones were damaged to make way for a new hardware chain (五金连锁店).
About 39 stones, dating back at least 7,000 years, were removed from the site, which sits on one of Europe’s most famous prehistoric attractions, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. “The site has been damaged,” local archaeologist Christian Obeltz told AFP.
Carnac, often described as “French Stonehenge”， is famous for its spreading fields of large tall stones. The stones are arranged in long, straight lines and, according to the Carnac Tourist Office, it is the largest collection of this type of standing stone in the world. The two main sites alone, at Menec and Kermarjo, house nearly 3,000 standing monuments covering over 4 miles.
The purpose of this ancient curiosity is still unknown. Many believe it may have had something to do with religion, while others think it could have served as a farming calendar. One idea even suggests that the stones are connected to a sad event that happened to a Roman army.
The Regional Office of Cultural Affairs for Brittany, which is responsible for protecting the cultural monument, made a statement on disagreements over building the store on Wednesday. “Given the uncertain and non-major character of the remains, damage to a site of historical value has not been established,” the statement said. However, Obeltz mentioned that there hasn’t been enough research in the area to decide whether the stones were historically important.
News of building the store has caused a storm of angry comments on social media, with many expressing their thoughts on the loss of the ancient stones. “Poor Carnac! The commodification (商品化) of the world prepares the man without memories,” said Philippe de Villiers, France’s former Secretary of State for Culture.
“In Carnac,39 standing stone monuments survived Julius Caesar, World War I and World War II. But not Mr. DIY!” the Twitter account Dom Revolution wrote.
1. What happened to the 39 stones?| A．They were sold to a store. | B．They were worn with time. |
| C．They were moved away. | D．They were used to build a building. |
| A．Its unique shape. | B．Its large size. |
| C．Its long rich history. | D．Its connection with an army. |
| A．The site has low historical value. | B．The site needs government protection. |
| C．The site is not very well-known. | D．The site should have been studied more. |
| A．To share people’s last memories of Carnac. |
| B．To stress the importance of protecting Carnac. |
| C．To show public anger at Carnac’s situation. |
| D．To give more information about Carnac’s history. |
6 . If you want to become a professional artist, this guide is a good place to start. We’re digging into how to become an artist so you can pursue a career with the craft you love.
Establish a routine to practice your skills
Learning how to become a better artist takes time and requires a lot of practice. The difference between amateur and professional artists is often the time spent on their craft. Professionals take their craft seriously.
Seek advice from professionals
If you’re an amateur artist, it’s helpful to develop your skills by working with other professional, more established artists.
Define what purpose you want your art to serve. There isn’t one answer to the “how to become a good artist” question, especially since there are countless different types of artistic styles and techniques that you can explore. You don’t have to ask anybody’s permission to do anything. Try to create something as if no one will limit what you’re doing.
Create your portfolio (作品集)
If you want to become a better artist, you need to be comfortable sharing your work with the world. An artistic portfolio is a gallery featuring your best works.
Market yourself and your work
| A．Explore your style. |
| B．Imitate a master’s style. |
| C．It’s an excellent marketing tool. |
| D．They work with a strict schedule to improve techniques. |
| E．You may be inspired to try new skills if you see more galleries. |
| F．They’ll give you constructive criticism and even insightful art tips. |
| G．An online presence can help you promote your art to grow your reputation. |
7 . Anand Malligavad, known as the “Lake Man” in India, is a mechanical engineer from Bengaluru. He has spent his life studying ancient techniques for keeping lakes clean. Malligavad has successfully restored (恢复) many lakes, covering a total surface area of 800 acres. These lakes now hold 106 million gallons of water, and the groundwater level in those regions has increased by eight feet.
It was in 2017, and he was out for a walk with colleagues when he fell into a smelly, dirty lake. Then the very next day, he asked his company if they would fund the restoration of the 36-acre lake. However, they were uncertain whether Malligavad could do this. Determined to succeed, Malligavad took it upon himself to study the history of the lake and familiarize himself with various lake restoration methods. Four months later, Malligavad received funding from his company, which enabled him to start working on this project in the city of Bengaluru.
With the aid of hundreds of volunteers, they removed the waste and opened the channel. Malligavad then adopted the ancient Chola method to build mud walls that channel the extra rainwater into the lakes for agricultural use. It took them just 45 days and then they waited for the rains. Six months later, when the rainy season came, he was out boating on a fresh, clean lake. “When I saw the lake, I felt younger, and I wanted to jump into it,” Malligavad said.
Since this first win, Malligavad has not stopped. He has created a non-profit organization called The lake Revivers Collective. “All I have is a sense of urgency that if we don’t repair the damage we’ve already caused,” he said, “it’s going to end badly for all of us. Water shortage is a major problem in Bengaluru, Water tankers (水罐车) must drive in to meet the population’s needs.” His methods help to solve the problem, and even attract wildlife.
1. Why is Malligavad called the “Lake Man” in India?| A．He has created the newest ways of cleaning up lakes. |
| B．He lives by fishing in many lakes. |
| C．He is devoted to restoring lakes. |
| D．He is good at boating on lakes. |
| A．By introducing the history of the lake to the public. |
| B．By doing research into the lake to win support. |
| C．By discontinuing the restoration project. |
| D．By seeking help from other companies. |
| A．Challenging and dissatisfying. |
| B．Traditional but useless. |
| C．Practical and fruitful. |
| D．Creative but costly. |
| A．A serious lack of water resources. |
| B．His passion for wildlife protection. |
| C．The wish to attract public attention. |
| D．His desire to help purchase water tankers. |
8 . Mayan civilization was a Central American (Mesoamerican) civilization that covered one third of Central America. Mayan civilization is famous for its fully developed written language, striking art, huge architecture, and advanced mathematical and astronomical knowledge. These features came out of the Preclassic Period but reached their highest development in the Classic Period (250 to 900 AD). When it prospered (繁荣), it was one of the most densely populated and culturally active societies in the world.
Mayan civilization was not one single empire, but rather many separate city-states which had a common cultural background. Strangely, after the Classic Period, these cities stopped to be centers of importance. Mayan culture continued and still exists today but in a rural setting. One question that interests scholars is why these cities just disappeared. They were swallowed up by the tropical jungles. Travelers and scholars rediscovered them and have studied them only in the last two hundred years or so. In fact, scholars have debates about what happened, but some factors seem to be part of the explanation of why they disappeared.
Toward the end there was large-scale, continuous warfare among the city-states. The rulers were highly competitive and made fierce wars on one another. Another factor considered is overpopulation. Scholars indicate that the Mayan population reached up to 200 people per square kilometer, among the highest in the pre-industrial world. Overpopulation led to overuse of the tropical forest, the source of their food.
Research from the pollen (花粉) indicates that there was almost no tropical forest left. This led to damage to the environment of the area, further resulting in a lack of water and then drought. Thus warfare, overpopulation, overuse of resources, and destruction of the environment appear to be active factors involved in the disappearance of Mayan cities.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To present a different view. | B．To provide the main topic. |
| C．To lead to the main topic. | D．To provide the text’s road-map. |
| A．The disappearance of Mayan cities. | B．The continuation of Mayan culture. |
| C．The city-states’ cultural background. | D．The creation of Mayan civilization. |
| A．Serious flood. | B．Overpopulation. | C．Continuous wars. | D．Food shortage. |
| A．The Fall of Mayan Cities |
| B．The Golden Age of Mayan Cities |
| C．Tropical Jungles and Mayan Civilization |
| D．Mayan Civilization in the Classic Period |
9 . In 2009, Lauryn Valladarez and her fiancé Pedro took their very first trip to the beach to relax. Drawn in by the swimmers and surfers, they
“And then before you knew it, we weren't touching the
It turned out that Pedro wasn't a
“Here I am about 100 meters from the shoreline and my fiancé can't swim and he's starting to really struggle.
So my life startsJust as she was starting to lose
“When we came up on shore, we were
After
| A．secretly | B．cautiously | C．hopelessly | D．surprisingly |
| A．ground | B．sky | C．bottom | D．board |
| A．started | B．stayed | C．stopped | D．surfed |
| A．hesitating | B．waiting | C．speeding | D．struggling |
| A．poor | B．strong | C．fast | D．confident |
| A．relax | B．laugh | C．panic | D．move |
| A．disappearing | B．flashing | C．changing | D．cycling |
| A．suffer | B．lose | C．fight | D．drown |
| A．hope | B．interest | C．sight | D．patience |
| A．refused | B．offered | C．continued | D．expected |
| A．unwillingly | B．officially | C．gratefully | D．finally |
| A．surface | B．middle | C．boat | D．beach |
| A．exhausted | B．concerned | C．disappointed | D．determined |
| A．driving | B．lifting | C．flying | D．delivering |
| A．advice | B．address | C．name | D．assistance |
10 . To say that the child learns by imitation and that the way to teach is to set a good example oversimplifies. No child imitates every action he sees. Sometimes the example the parent wants him to follow is ignored while he takes over contrary patterns. Therefore we must turn to a more subtle theory than “Monkey see, monkey do”.
Look at it from the child’s point of view. Here he is in a new situation, lacking a ready response. He is seeking a response which will gain certain ends. If he lacks a ready response for the situation, and cannot reason out what to do, he observes a model who seems able to get the right result. In other words, the child looks for an authority or expert who can show what to do.
There is a second clement at work in this situation. The child may attain his immediate goal only to find that his method brings criticism from people around. When shouting across the house achieves his immediate end of delivering a message, he is told that such an action is unpleasant, and that he should walk into the next room to say his say quietly. Thus, the desire to solve a problem is overlaid by the desire to solve it properly. One early thing the child learns is that he gets more affection and approval when his parents like his response. If one is to maintain others’ support and his own self-respect, he must adopt responses his social groups approves.
In finding trial responses, the child does not choose models at random. He imitates the person who seems a good person to be liked, rather than a person whose social status he wishes to avoid. If the pupil wants to be a good violinist, he will observe and try to copy the techniques of capable players, rather than those who may most influence his approach to books.
Admiring one quality often leads us to admire a person as a whole, and he becomes an identifying figure. We use some people as models over a wide range of situations, imitating much that they do. We know they are dependable and rewarding models because imitating them leads to success.
1. What does the author mean to do with the last sentence of the first paragraph?| A．To compare children’s behaviors to monkeys’. |
| B．To tell us that children do not learn by imitation. |
| C．To warm that children should not learn by imitating their parents. |
| D．To show it is partial to regard imitation as “Monkey see, monkey do”. |
| A．The desire to please others. | B．The need to avoid criticism. |
| C．The need to ensure a safe result. | D．The desire to fit into a new culture. |
| A．How children choose models. | B．How children learn by imitation. |
| C．The motives of children’s imitation. | D．The influence of children’s imitation. |
| A．Admiration for Children’s Imitation. |
| B．Misunderstanding of Children’s Imitation. |
| C．Children’s Imitation: Not a Simple Trick |
| D．Children’s Imitation: Not Unique to Humans |
