I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do? “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem?” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why?” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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2 . What is a GPA?
A GPA, or Grade Point Average, typically ranging from one to four, is a number reflecting your course performance on average. It’s used by universities to determine whether students meet academic standards and by students to enhance job prospects or secure admission into post-graduate programs.
How to calculate a GPA?
● Determine the letter grade and the number of credit hours for each course you take in a term;
● Translate the letter grade to grade points using your school’s grading system;
● Multiply the grade points by the credit hours for that course;
● Add up all the credit hours for the courses;
● Divide the total number of grade points by the total credit hours and you get the GPA.
Example: Academic Transcript of Jane Smith Winter 2023 | |||||
Courses | Letter Grade | Grade points | Credit hours | Total points | GPA |
Creative Writing | A+ | 4.0 | 3 | 12 | - |
Psychology | A- | 3.7 | 3 | 11.1 | - |
History | B+ | 3.3 | 3 | 9.9 | - |
Computer Science | F | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | - |
Total | - | - | 11 | 33 |
What are the consequences of failing college courses?
● Every failing grade (F) significantly impacts your GPA for that academic year, limiting clubs, organizations and program choices, as competitive programs require top GPAs.
● Most financial aid programs require a specific GPA. A sharp drop in GPA due to several course failures may lead to withdrawal from financial aid programs, unless you retake the courses and pass.
● For college athletes on sports scholarships, failing courses repeatedly can lead to losing scholarships and team sports.
● Failing multiple courses can result in school removal and affect future applications.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.An academic course guide. | B.A campus job fair poster. |
C.A graduate application form. | D.An athletic team schedule. |
A.3.3. | B.3.0. | C.2.8. | D.1.0. |
A.School removal. | B.Loss of financial aid. |
C.Choice limitation. | D.Disqualification in sports. |
1.介绍设想;
2.咨询建议。
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Dear Kate,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
4 . When I was a child, the new year’s activity for my family is dumpling-making, but it’s been years since I’ve last experienced the uniquely carefree comfort and connection I felt during moments. My family has changed a lot, and gatherings like these simply don’t come together with the same ease as they once did.
This year, I came home in the evening to a dark house with pieces missing. I noticed things that I wouldn’t have before, like how my family slept earlier and got up later and how my dog had more trouble jumping up on my bed. After all, it’s easier to become blind to its subtle changes when you occupy it virtually every day of the year, and much harder when you must be exposed to months of accumulated change all at once.
Personally, the most precious childhood privilege is not the free extra snacks from flight attendants, but the privilege of thinking of the people and relationships around you with a sense of permanence. I mean this in the sense that it escaped my eight-year-old brain to think about how my parents were aging as I did or about the sacrifices they made for me until suddenly, I was an adult as they were.
I turn 20 in a couple months, so I’ve been seized with a feeling of adulthood, which feels far stronger than the transition into legal adulthood at 18 ever felt. It seems as if the “teen” part of“19”keeps me attached to the same category as the one my newly 13-year-old self occupied, carrying with it a certain comfort in the social allowances made for the immaturity inherent (固有的) to youth. But marching into 20 is different.
I’d so desperately wanted to move away and get a taste of independence upon starting college, but now I know that such freedom comes with loss and responsibility. Now I start to understand the governance of a circularity (循环) inherent to our lives and have a newfound appreciation for the things that remain the same.
1. What does the underlined word “subtle” in paragraph 2mean?A.Obvious. | B.Sudden. | C.Unusual. | D.Unnoticeable. |
A.Everything would be the same. | B.His parents were becoming old. |
C.Free extra snacks were common. | D.His parents had done a lot to him. |
A.Physical maturity. | B.The social expectation. |
C.The loss of freedom. | D.The shift into legal adulthood. |
A.A newfound appreciation for life. | B.The difference between teens and adults. |
C.My passing memories of childhood. | D.My reflection on the switch into adulthood. |
5 . Art Appreciation
Art appreciation is an often overlooked skill. It’s more than simply looking at a piece of art and judging it based on what we see. It requires us to look deeper, beyond the surface into the artist’s intention.
The first step is to prepare yourself mentally. Before you begin viewing any artwork, take moments to clear your mind of what a piece you think should look like.
Besides, examine the artwork closely. Take note of its elements mentioned above. Consider how these elements work together to convey meaning or emotion in the piece. Notice how the work makes you feel.
Last but not least, sharing opinions on art also helps. Try discussing your thoughts on artwork with friends or family who may have different opinions. Taking the diverse understanding into consideration, you can approach viewing art work from different viewpoints. As a result, you can gain a new appreciation every time you look at it.
A.Relevant research counts as well. |
B.Engage all your senses and ask yourself questions. |
C.The process can bring you a fun and educational trip. |
D.Leave your feelings aside and check out the questions. |
E.To sum up, communication can also do good to your art appreciation. |
F.With the previous ideas, you can get well prepared for the appreciation. |
G.This will help you open up to different perspectives when exploring the work. |
Edward and Stephen were both eighteen years old. They were so together in friendship that they felt themselves to be brothers. They had known each other since childhood, growing up in the same block in Liverpool.
Edward was fair and lean, while Stephen was dark and short. Edward’s brown hair was always falling over his eyes, while Stephen wore his black hair in a natural style.
Each youngster had a dream of someday becoming champion of the world. Whenever they had time, the boys worked out at the Fencing (击剑) Club. Early morning sunrises would find them running along the Mersey River, wrapped in sweatshirts, with short towels around their necks.
Edward and Stephen studied hard and dreamt positively. Between them, they had a notebook filled with torn tickets of every fencing match they had ever attended. They each had taken part in many elimination bouts (淘汰赛) and had won many gold medals. The difference was in their style.
As fencers, Edward’s lean form and long reach made him better in attack, while Stephen’s short and muscular frame made him speed y in movement. Whenever they had met in the piste (击剑台), it had always been intense and competitive.
After a series of elimination bouts, they were informed that they were to meet each other in the finals next month —the winner to represent the Club in the Championship Tournament.
Fencing was like any other profession. The two boys knew friendship had nothing to do with it. But how would the competition affect their relationship? Everyday they continued to run together along the Mersey River. However, while joking with each other, they both sensed an invisible wall rising between them.
The day before the finals, they met as usual for their daily workout. After a mile or so, Stephen stopped.
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“I think we both got something to say to each other.” Stephen said.
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2.如何成为新时代好青年。
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Teens In The New Era
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Now, the lantern show is taking place outside of China for
Beyond the lanterns, visitors can also admire traditional Chinese costumes and decorations, and enjoy
9 . “If after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get engaged, you’re allowed to stop reading and try again later when you feel ready for it,” my father told me.
My father holds this
I don’t think my father
I like this advice “reading first 50 pages”, for the generosity and respect it extends to a book’s
I particularly like the
Even when I’m more than ready to stop reading by page 50,
A.warning | B.request | C.guarantee | D.advice |
A.debate | B.escape | C.beg | D.protest |
A.trend | B.view | C.urge | D.influence |
A.dared | B.forgot | C.hesitated | D.intended |
A.invite | B.write | C.drop | D.support |
A.safely | B.quickly | C.indirectly | D.personally |
A.reader | B.author | C.editor | D.publisher |
A.patience | B.luck | C.help | D.grace |
A.finish | B.teach | C.love | D.stop |
A.referring to | B.talking about | C.connecting with | D.commenting on |
A.strong | B.gentle | C.honest | D.timely |
A.recognition | B.duty | C.pity | D.wonder |
A.thus | B.just | C.then | D.still |
A.unless | B.because | C.once | D.before |
A.sign | B.rule | C.question | D.goal |
10 . The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes.
Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others.
In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities.
Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education.
A.What exactly are social emotions? |
B.The journey into mature emotion is quite easy. |
C.Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential. |
D.Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions. |
E.This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs. |
F.Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills. |
G.Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health. |