Using Computers and the Internet in Schools
Nowadays, computers and the Internet are very important in schools. They help students learn in new and exciting ways. Here is a closer look at how schools are using technology to help students.
In many classrooms, every student has a computer or a tablet. They use these devices to look up information quickly and to learn about new topics. For example, if they are studying about the rainforest, they can watch videos, read articles, and even take virtual tours of rainforests around the world. This makes learning more fun and interesting.
Teachers are now using special programs on their computers to make learning more fun. They can create quizzes that students take on their tablets. These quizzes give instant feedback, so students know right away what they got right and what they need to study more. Teachers can also find games and activities online that match what they are teaching in class. This way, students can practice math, spelling, and other subjects in a way that feels like playing.
Homework and projects are also changing because of technology. Students can now work on group projects without having to be in the same room. They use online tools to share documents, create presentations, and talk about their ideas. This helps them learn how to work with others, even when they are not together. Teachers can check on their progress easily and give advice or help when needed.
A. Learning with Videos and ArticlesB. Working Together While Apart
C. Learning While Having Fun
D. Having Fun in Playing Online
A: Hi, Tom. You were not here yesterday afternoon. What was
B: There was something wrong with my eyes. They hurt badly.
A:I am
B: Two days ago.
A:
B: Much better. The pain is gone. But I still can’t spend a long time reading.
A: Did you go to the doctor?
B: Yes, I did. The doctor gave me some medicine and asked me not to play computer games anymore.
A: That’s not enough! You should use mobile phones less.
B:
Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Our carbon footprint, which drives more global warming, is connected with everything we produce, eat and buy. There are dozens of things we can do to reduce it.
About one-third of all food gets wasted every year. Producing food that won’t be eaten wastes valuable resources, including energy. It also creates a lot of greenhouse gases. If we don’t buy what we don’t need, we could cut our food carbon footprint by 12 percent.
People who use traditional vehicles can make up the largest part of carbon footprint. That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take public transportation. If you use your car, consider an electric vehicle（EV）. Once they hit the roads, EVs don’t emit planet-warming gases.
Everything we buy also contributes to our carbon footprint. So a key way to lessen the footprint is to buy fewer new things. Shopping for the second-hand goods cuts much pollution. Next best is to extend the life of your products. Recycle wherever you can.
A. Buy less new stuffB. Reduce food waste
C. Eat plant-based foods
D. Green your travel
1. upset
2. leave
3. wind
4. lose
5. stand
6. spring
7. eat
8. foresee
9. shake
10. ride
1. forbid
2. freeze
3. steal
4. grow
5. throw
6. tear
7. fly
8. shrink
9. swim
10. lie (躺)
| A．variety /ˈveəraɪti/ | B．escape /eˈskɪp/ |
| C．privacy /ˈprarɪvəsi/ | D．figure /ˈfaɪgə(r)/ |
| A．daring /ˈdaːrɪŋ/ | B．appreciate /əpriːˈʃieɪt/ |
| C．passion /ˈpeɪʃn/ | D．identity /aɪ’dentəti/ |
| A．throughout /θruːˈaʊt/ | B．disease /diːˈsiːs/ |
| C．within /ˈwɪθɪn/ | D．moment /ˈmɒmənt/ |
| A．update /,ʌpˈdaɪt/ | B．shift /ʃɪft/ |
| C．injury /ɪnˈdʒɜːri/ | D．emotion /eˈməʊʃn/ |
| A．depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ | B．breathe /breθ/ |
| C．concentrate /kɒnsnˈtreɪt/ | D．software /ˈsuːftweə/ |
A. He was thrown off his horse and broke his neck.
B. He became an advocate for people with back injuries.
C. He undertook an intense exercise programme to rebuild muscle.
D. His wife, family and friends helped him find the will to live again.
E. He wished that he was dead and even thought of ending his own life.
F. His injuries were so severe that he had no movement or feeling in his body.
The boat was on the inside of the huge whirlpool and we were going round in circles at great speed. I saw clearly that there were other objects in the whirlpool — trees and barrels. After a while, I became curious about the whirlpool itself. I then made three important observations. The first, the larger the bodies were, the more rapidly they fell; the second, between two objects of equal extent, spheres — round objects — fell down less rapidly; and the third, between two objects of the same size, cylinders — objects shaped like a tube-fell down more slowly. Although I didn’t know why it was so, I tied myself to a barrel to help me float. I tried to make my brother understand, but he was too frightened and stayed in the heavy boat. Without waiting, I jumped into the sea to try and escape.
Since my escape, I have had several conversations with an old physics teacher; and it was from him that I learned the use of the words “cylinder” and “sphere”. He explained to me the reasons for what I observed, although I have forgotten the explanation. He even showed me how it happened that a cylinder, swimming in a vortex (漩涡), was drawn in with greater difficulty than an equally big body, of any form whatever.
1. Why has the storyteller forgotten the teacher’s explanation?| A．He was too afraid to listen carefully. |
| B．He didn’t know much about physics. |
| C．The teacher didn’t explain the ideas clearly. |
| D．The teacher didn’t understand his observations. |
| A．He kept calm. | B．He observed carefully. |
| C．He jumped into the sea. | D．He tied himself to a barrel. |
| A. assumed B. upset C. performed D. significant E. announced F. function G. conquered |
2. The government has officially told people about a plan to build a new school to improve the local education.
3. The decision is likely to make a lot of people unhappy.
4. Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to work in the correct way normally.
5. The Normans took control of England in 1066.
6. This operation has never been carried out in this country.
7. It is widely believed that stress is caused by too much work.
Rain can be disappointing, but don't cancel your day out just yet. There are plenty of things that you can do on a rainy day.
This is probably one of the first things we all think of when it starts raining, so museums can often be filled with people looking to escape the showers. This can make getting into a museum very difficult, but, with a little forward planning, getting in can be a breeze. Simply keep up to date with your weather app and book tickets ahead on rainy days.
This may sound strange at first, given our first thought when it rains is to go inside. However, a walk in the rain can not only be fun, but it can also clear the mind. The sound of rain is something we all find relaxing, so grabbing an umbrella when it rains and heading out can be a great experience. It can give you a new perspective on where you live, as the streets become empty with everyone inside.
Normally when we see the sights, we do it on a sunny day. However, seeing the sights on a rainy day can be just as good, if not better. On a rainy day, tourist spots will be much quieter as many tourists will have gone to shelter from the rain and cold weather. Trafalgar Square in London, the Angel of the North in the North East and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol are just a few examples of some of the great sights you could visit.
A. Go sightseeingB. Go to a museum
C. Go into nature
D. Go for a walk
