注意:1.词数80左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Should mobile phones be allowed at school?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . At 11:50, the bell rings. We students rush to the canteen at an amazing speed to enjoy our lunch. Have we ever stopped to see what happens after the meal?
This irresponsible food waste deed can never be tolerated. It reflects poorly on our hygiene practice (食品良好卫生规范).
Let’s learn from a Michelin-star chef who says that he will always respect the fish he cooks. Why?
Let’s respect our food and share the joy of living well through giving food to those in need.
| A．Some unfinished food is taken away to the dormitory. |
| B．We can also pack food from home or buy canned food or biscuits to give to the needy. |
| C．The ideal picture would be this: the chef sees his hard work being rewarded when piles of empty. |
| D．Simply, he recognizes the sacrifices the fisherman makes. |
| E．Similarly, we should respect and appreciate our food more. |
| F．And some of these foods have not even touched the students’ lips. |
| G．It also shows that little thought has been put in preventing food wastage. |
3 . People don’t usually become homeless suddenly. It’s a chutes-and-ladders (阶梯状) process. A large new statewide study takes a closer look at the period just before homelessness, by asking a representative sample of almost 3,200 homeless people from all over the state about the dilemma they fell into, and what would have helped.
Some of the findings were unsurprising: in the state with the nation’s largest homeless population, people are unhoused because they don’t have enough money, or have experienced trauma (创伤). A quarter of all survey participants had experienced family violence, and their lives and health get much worse once homelessness strikes. But some of the report’s data run counter to popular perception: for example, most homeless people are not from out of state, contrary to the common belief that homeless people move to California for the weather and policies.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Margot Kushel, says there’s a “doom loop” of homelessness, where people have jobs that don’t cover living expenses, so they lose their homes, and the resulting instability makes it harder to keep their jobs.
Kushel points to really exciting models of homelessness prevention, where in low-income communities, they’ll have subway and bus posters saying, “Are you at risk of becoming homeless? Call us.” These programs might offer anything from cash to finding landlords or roommates. “What was really striking to us was how little money people thought it would have taken,” says Kushel. Most participants suggested that less than $500 a month, or a onetime payment of $10,000, would have kept them housed. Kushel cautions that the vast majority of mental health issues among the study participants are anxiety and depression. It’s likely that the lack of resources results in those conditions, rather than the illness causing the homelessness. “The driving issue is clearly the deep poverty,” Kushel says.
1. What does the study focus on?| A．The homeless’ nationalities. | B．The current situation of the homeless. |
| C．Homeless people’s previous experiences. | D．The solution to wiping out homelessness. |
| A．Deep poverty gives rise to homelessness. |
| B．Most participants have experienced domestic violence. |
| C．The majority of homeless people are native Californian. |
| D．Homeless people move to California for the weather and policies. |
| A．A terrible circle. | B．A different situation. |
| C．An improved condition. | D．An unpredictable future. |
| A．Anxiety and depression caused homelessness. | B．People expected a very low charge of housing. |
| C．Homeless prevention exists in all communities. | D．The program offers accommodation free of charge. |
4 . Generally, most people feel delighted when birthday comes, especially children. They count the days and can’t wait to send
This may be common in those who are in their 50’s or older. For some people in this age, life becomes a
Some people do not like to come to the notice of others due to any possible reason on this earth. They just don’t want to be the
There is also another part of the population that thinks it is a
| A．blessings | B．greetings | C．invitation | D．gratitude |
| A．Anyway | B．Besides | C．Therefore | D．Nevertheless |
| A．long | B．refuse | C．remember | D．manage |
| A．normal | B．active | C．exciting | D．busy |
| A．leisure | B．celebration | C．sympathy | D．admiration |
| A．reality | B．dream | C．story | D．journey |
| A．consistent | B．slower | C．faster | D．steadier |
| A．cuts up | B．builds up | C．takes up | D．breaks up |
| A．help | B．get | C．make | D．put |
| A．wonderful | B．awful | C．unexpected | D．rare |
| A．pride | B．example | C．focus | D．burden |
| A．familiar | B．fundamental | C．similar | D．contrary |
| A．shelter | B．attention | C．sign | D．appearance |
| A．budget | B．collection | C．waste | D．lack |
| A．reputation | B．rest | C．time | D．salary |
1. How many people were there on the train?
| A．17. | B．18. | C．20. |
| A．It had a fault. | B．It caught fire inside. | C．The road was wet. |
| A．The car’s fuel tank exploded. | B．The car crashed into water. | C．Franc broke his arm. |
6 . With almost all big employers in the United States now using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in their hiring processes, the public is considering some urgent questions: How can you prevent discrimination in hiring when a machine is keeping the discrimination? What kind of methods might help?
Some 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies, now use some form of automated tools as part of their hiring process, said the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s ( EEOC) chair Charlotte Burrows, at a hearing on Tuesday. She said everyone needs to speak up on the debate over these technologies. “The risks are simply too high to leave this topic just to the experts.”
Last year, the EEOC issued some guidance around the use of cutting-edge hiring tools, noting many of their shortcomings. The agency found that resume( 简历) scanners which prioritize keywords and programs which evaluate a candidate’s facial expressions and speech patterns in video interviews can create discrimination. Take, for example, a video interview that analyses an applicant’s speech patterns to determine their ability to solve problems. A person with a speech problem might score low and automatically be screened out. The problem will be for the EEOC to root out discrimination or stop it from taking place.
The EEOC is considering the most appropriate ways to handle the problem. It’s agreed that inspections are necessary to ensure that the software used by companies avoids intentional or unintentional discrimination. But who would conduct those inspections is a more challenging question. Each option presents risks, Burrows pointed out. A third party may turn a blind eye to its clients, while a government-led inspection could potentially stop innovation.
In previous remarks, Burrows has noted the great potential that AI decision making tools have to improve the lives of Americans, but only when used properly. “We must work to ensure that these new technologies do not become a high-tech pathway to discrimination,” she said.
1. What does Burrows suggest people do?| A．Make their own voice heard. | B．Follow the experts’ suggestions. |
| C．Stop using AI in hiring processes. | D．Watch debates about technologies. |
| A．By scanning keywords. | B．By evaluating resumes. |
| C．By analyzing personalities. | D．By assessing speech patterns. |
| A．High expense. | B．Unfair results. |
| C．Age discrimination. | D．Innovation interruption. |
| A．Favourable. | B．Disapproving. | C．Cautious. | D．Doubtful. |
1. What happened to the speakers?
| A．They got lost in Stanton. |
| B．Their car broke down. |
| C．They got stuck in traffic. |
| A．He forgot to charge the battery. |
| B．It is out of service. |
| C．It has no signal now. |
1.休假学年的好处；
2.休假学年的弊端；
3.假如你有休假学年，你打算做什么?
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a study found. “What is different about this study is that it shows that family connection is associated with thriving and not just surviving or avoiding harm,” said lead study author Dr. Robert Whitaker.
Researchers surveyed over 37,000 children in 26 countries. In the study, family connection was determined by a mean score of five categories: care, support, safety, respect, and participation. Flourishing was determined by a mean score of six categories: self-acceptance, purpose in life, positive relations with others, personal growth, environmental mastery and autonomy. The essence of family connection is children feeling that they are accepted and cared for at home, which allows them to learn what their strengths and weaknesses are in a safe environment as they are building their identity,Whitaker said.
Children with the greatest level of family connection were over 49% more likely to flourish compared with those with the lowest level of family connection, according to the study. The highest scores in both family connection and flourishing came from children who said they lived with both parents, had enough food or never had their family worrying about finances. Researchers then controlled the data for families’ poverty levels to remove the effect they might have had on the numbers. After controlling the data, the strength of family connection still impacted how much children flourished.
According to Whitaker, adults have a very powerful influence on the emotional climate in the home, so it’s important to create a space where children feel seen and heard. A great opportunity to strengthen family bonds is around the dinner table. Adults should create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking freely. While they are talking,grown-ups should show that they have a genuine interest in what their children are saying. Silence is also another powerful form of communication, Whitaker said. Children and parents spending time together in silence or even doing chores can create a connection.
1. What is the study mainly about?| A．The importance of family connection to children’s survival. |
| B．The relationship between family connection and children’s success. |
| C．The factors affecting children’ self-acceptance. |
| D．The impact of poverty on children’s development. |
| A．Children who live with a single parent. |
| B．Children who have enough food and money. |
| C．Children who know of their strengths and weaknesses. |
| D．Children who have a whole family and economic security. |
| A．Family income. | B．Parents’ educational level. |
| C．Children’s age and gender. | D．The number of people in the family. |
| A．By showing respect when children are talking. | B．By talking about their own problems. |
| C．By keeping silent when disagreements arise. | D．By backing children’s opinions forever. |
10 . “Her Education, Our Future” is a documentary film produced by CGTN in partnership with UNESCO. It tells the story of four girls on three continents. All the girls have been involved in UNESCO programmes aimed at widening their access to education, enhancing their skills for life and work, and expanding their educational and career opportunities.
Anee is from Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote area in the north of Pakistan. She dropped out of school as her parents couldn’t afford her education — only that of her brothers. Her father also didn’t believe that girls should be educated but rather stay home and help their mothers. Anee was reached out to through UNESCO’s Girls’Right to Education programme, originally funded by the Government of Pakistan with additional support from Italy, Korea, Norway and the Qatar Foundation, which is UNESCO’s largest programme on girls’ education, and has covered 19 of Pakistan’s most isolated districts. UNESCO assisted Anee’s family to overcome the financial barriers to her education. Her parents have re-enrolled her in school, and are supporting her to continue her education.
Mkasi is from Pemba, a Tanzanian island. Mkasi is the sixth of eleven children. She left school in 2014, as she didn’t score well enough on her exams to continue to high school. Mkasi was connected by a District Social Welfare Officer to a UNESCO program, funded by Korea. She enrolled into a community-based entrepreneurship (企业家职能) and alternative (可供选择的) education programme supported by UNESCO that enabled her to gain new vocational (职业的) skills. She now works as a seamstress (裁缝), and makes handicrafts and soap which she sells at the market. Economically independent now, She wants to become a designer and to open a clothing store — the first in her area — and sell her soap locally and abroad.
Fabiana and Taina are from Brazil. They both have a keen interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education but have faced different barriers to pursuing (追求) studies in these fields. Fabiana must rise at four every morning to go to school on a road which is bothered with robberies targeting students and passengers. Taina has faced racism and discrimination, and went through a rebellious phase (叛逆阶段) in her teenage years which took her away from her studies and down a harmful path before finding her way back. Both have been engaged in UNESCO’s EDUCASTEM2030 programme, which aims to close gender gaps in STEM education. Through this initiative (倡议), Fabiana and Taina have expanded their skills and gained confidence in their abilities. Fabiana has a full scholarship to study production engineering in the Fall — the same studies that Taina is currently pursuing. Tania is also a student leader now, sharing her own story and building more pathways for girls in STEM in Brazil.
1. What is the purpose of UNESCO’s EDUCASTEM2030 programme?| A．build more pathways for girls in STEM in Brazil |
| B．enlarge gender gaps in STEM education |
| C．fight against racism in STEM education |
| D．widen girls’ access to STEM education |
| A．reminded | B．re-registered | C．recalled | D．reopened |
| A．Anee dropped out of school for financial reasons |
| B．Mkasi enhanced her skills for work with the help of UNESCO |
| C．Fabiana and Taina faced similar barriers to pursuing studies in STEM fields |
| D．Tania is making efforts to help girls in STEM in her motherland. |
| A．The future of girls’ education | B．The transformative power of education |
| C．The shooting of a documentary film | D．The course of UNESCO programmes |
