1 . It is inevitable (不可避免的) that students will make mistakes. Some teachers think punishing students is the most effective way for them to learn their lessons. Others choose a more moderate (温和的) way, like a face-to-face talk. I support the second.
In my opinion, punishment, especially physical punishment, will harm the students mentally. The students are likely to feel very ashamed. Their confidence may get lost as a result. They may end up locking themselves up and refusing to communicate with even their best friends. In such a situation, it will be very difficult to encourage them to open up again.
Furthermore, punishment is likely to cause additional misunderstandings between the teacher and the student. For example, my cousin once disturbed his teacher in class by talking to another student. The teacher only punished him instead of both of them. He believed the teacher to be partial towards students with better grades. Little by little, he started to dislike this teacher.
To help students learn lessons from their mistakes, there are many better methods for teachers to use than punishment. Here are some suggestions:
① Both the student and the teacher should calm down and then discuss the problem together.
② The teacher should give the student a chance to express his or her thoughts on the problem. In this way, the student may also be more willing to follow the teacher’s advice.
③ The teacher and the student can reach an agreement. For example, if the student promises not to make the same mistake again, the teacher can promise him or her a reward (奖励).
1. According to the writer, if a student gets physical punishment, he or she may ________.| A．understand the teacher | B．lose the confidence |
| C．follow the teacher’s advice | D．learn some lessons |
| A．部分的 | B．热情的 |
| C．偏袒的 | D．聚会的 |
| A．Para.1 and Para. 2 | B．Para. 2 and Para. 3 |
| C．Para. 2, Para. 3 and Para. 4 | D．Para. 3 and Para. 4 |
| A．To call on students not to make mistakes |
| B．To ask both teachers and students to calm down. |
| C．To advise teachers to use a better way instead of punishment |
| D．To advise teachers to use physical punishment |
| A．a nurse | B．not a good student |
| C．a strict teacher | D．a worrying parent |
2 . “I’m going to tell you a story,” I tell my class of high school seniors. “It’s a tale about love. And heart-break. And embarrassment.”
Their eyes widen. I
I give the class a
“Well, it
Their eyes
All these years, I’ve made it a routine in each of my class. After 20 years of teaching, I
| A．cleaned | B．cleared | C．calculate | D．command |
| A．cute | B．mean | C．worthy | D．generous |
| A．cards | B．pockets | C．notes | D．envelopes |
| A．stopped | B．raced | C．jumped | D．thought |
| A．tore | B．spilled | C．scratched | D．intended |
| A．read | B．wrote | C．sang | D．decorated |
| A．excited | B．meaningful | C．shy | D．embarrassing |
| A．image | B．cover | C．envelope | D．signature |
| A．ran | B．floated | C．traveled | D．removed |
| A．made | B．ruined | C．lighted | D．became |
| A．love | B．faith | C．friendship | D．kindness |
| A．stood | B．survived | C．witnessed | D．upgraded |
| A．rotten | B．smart | C．imaginative | D．permanent |
| A．remains | B．receives | C．celebrates | D．congratulates |
| A．go up | B．narrow up | C．close up | D．light up |
| A．whether | B．however | C．whenever | D．wherever |
| A．barely | B．likely | C．nearly | D．narrowly |
| A．accept | B．enjoy | C．harbor | D．welcome |
| A．repeat | B．remind | C．remain | D．remember |
| A．informs | B．favors | C．recalls | D．engages |
We tend to think about success in terms of wealth and accomplishments. That’s a fair measurement, but the problem is that when we addict into the
Time is a factor when it comes to making sacrifices. As Warren Buffett famously
Making the decision isn’t easy, but the good news is
4 . After realizing that we were using electronic devices around our toddler (刚学步的小孩) too much, we decided to try removing them from his life entirely. When we’re with him, we put our
I realized I was talking about this
Every day I cycle through the same two or three apps,
I find myself looking up
I spend too much time
All parents have had the
And the
| A．photos | B．phones | C．wallets | D．toys |
| A．easy | B．interesting | C．normal | D．difficult |
| A．mistake | B．device | C．addiction | D．discovery |
| A．miss | B．grab | C．notice | D．hold |
| A．test | B．task | C．nature | D．choice |
| A．putting | B．clicking | C．loading | D．working |
| A．acts | B．carries | C．takes | D．depends |
| A．closed | B．finished | C．updated | D．downloaded |
| A．complex | B．meaningful | C．detailed | D．random |
| A．referring to | B．writing down | C．looking up | D．picking out |
| A．stop | B．keep | C．start | D．enjoy |
| A．wife | B．son | C．daughter | D．friend |
| A．opportunity | B．idea | C．experience | D．action |
| A．anxiety | B．pleasure | C．control | D．danger |
| A．training | B．parenting | C．adulthood | D．growth |
| A．question | B．request | C．key | D．result |
| A．occasions | B．space | C．problems | D．fun |
| A．checking | B．ensuring | C．improving | D．risking |
| A．purpose | B．truth | C．value | D．reason |
| A．weak | B．honest | C．disappointed | D．interested |
5 . Thinking small, being engaging, and having a sense of humor don’t hurt. Those are a few of the traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly 400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.
Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals, has taken off in recent years for everything from making movies to producing water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Internet donors, too, with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short of reaching even modest targets.
To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by science communications scholar Mike Schafer of the University of Zurich examined the content of the webpages for 371 recent campaigns.
Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals, the researchers report in Public Understanding of Science. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money for science, and not just any kind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms such as Experiment. com and Petridish org only present scientific projects. For another, they present the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of them engage with potential donors, since projects that answered questions from interested donors fared better. And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4000 on average, with 30% receiving less than $1000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance it reached its goal, the researchers found.
Other factors may also significantly influence a project’s success, most notably, the size of a scientist's personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on their own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part of researchers’ efforts to reach the public, and people give because “they feel a connection to the person” who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.
1. What do we learn about the scientists trying to raise money online for their projects?| A．They did not raise much due to modest targets. |
| B．Not all of them achieved their anticipated goals. |
| C．They made use of mixed fundraising strategies. |
| D．Most of them put movies online for the purpose. |
| A．To create attractive content for science websites. |
| B．To help scientists to launch innovative projects. |
| C．To identify reasons for their different outcomes. |
| D．To separate science projects from general ones. |
| A．The potential benefit to future generations. |
| B．Its originality in addressing financial issues. |
| C．The value of the proposed project. |
| D．Its interaction with prospective donors. |
| A．They should be small to be successful. |
| B．They should be assessed with great care. |
| C．They should be based on actual needs. |
| D．They should be ambitious to gain notice. |
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As it is reported in today’s 21st Century, a pedestrian was walked down a street when someone dropped litter from a building nearby. Knocked unconscious, the person was sent to a nearest hospital immediately. Admittedly, we have the right do whatever we want. Besides, violating others’ rights is unacceptable. Dropping litter from a high place is impolite and dangerous, that presents a potential threat to many people. If this behavior continue, everyone is likely to suffer from it.
I think the person throwing litter randomly deserves a severe punish. All of us should devote ourselves to improve our own behavior. Most importantly, laws should be introduced by the authorities. And I sincerely hope such cases won’t happen some more.
7 . China's teen diving sensation (轰动性人物） Quan Hongchan's family and neighbours have been disturbed by tourists hoping to get social media “likes”， local media say. Ever since the 14-year-old won the Olympic gold after delivering three perfect-10 dives, fans have rushed to her Maihe village home to take videos and photos. Some persistent fans are even climbing trees for a better view.
Quan has received massive support online after she said she took up diving to pay her sick mother's bills. Her story touched many people when she told reporters that she dedicated her Olympic win to her mother, who has been admitted to hospital many times after getting into a traffic accident years ago. “I want to make enough money to support her," Quan had said in Tokyo.
On China's Twitter-like platform Weibo, the hashtag(标签）“how to view Quan Hongchan's home becoming an internet photo hotspot” was viewed more than 25 million times.There was criticism over the actions of these influencers, who reportedly staked out the rural village in Guangdong province to livestream videos even after midnight. Others knocked on the door to take selfies with her family members, while some tried to steal jackfruit from her home as gifts, local media said. “If people are going to her house just to get followers, that's unacceptable. Her mother is sick. She shouldn't be disturbed,” one Weibo comment read.
The village has now been closed to visitors as the large crowds didn't follow Covid control measures, reports say. Due to her years of training, the farmer's daughter said she had never been to a zoo or amusement park. Her comments made a safari and amusement park in Guangzhou decide to announce free annual membership cards to all Chinese diving team members. Other businesses and donors have come forth offering cash and gifts, including her favourite spicy street snack latiao-made from flour that is cooked and seasoned. Her father has reportedly declined cash gifts, and thanked donors for their “kind hearts”。
1. Why is Quan Hongchan committed to winning the Olympic gold?| A．Her love for the diving team and country. |
| B．Her pursuit for the fame and wealth. |
| C．Her desire to pay for her mother's medical bills. |
| D．Her gratitude for the support of fans. |
| A．Monitor. |
| B．Strike. |
| C．Squeeze. |
| D．Cater. |
| A．Businesses and donors have their own calculation. |
| B．The intention of influencers and tourists varies. |
| C．The closure of Quan's village is due to the online viewers' concern. |
| D．The privacy of Quan's family and villagers hasn't been fully respected. |
| A．Quan Hongchan's inspiring story catches on throughout the country |
| B．Social media is a double-edged sword for Quan |
| C．The teen diving star won the Olympic gold |
| D．The teen diving star's village was jam-packed by fans |
8 . Move over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.
Helicopter parenting, the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.
It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.
Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.
Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.
But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, what happens when they get into the real world?
“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”
1. What do we know about snowplow parenting?| A．It appeared before helicopter parenting. |
| B．It costs parents less than helicopter parenting. |
| C．It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century. |
| D．It provides more than enough services for children. |
| A．Its cost. | B．Its benefits. | C．Its popularity. | D．Its ending. |
| A．To show teenagers are no better than babies. |
| B．To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys. |
| C．To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers. |
| D．To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary. |
| A．Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality. |
| B．Children mastering more key life skills than parents. |
| C．Children gaining great success in every aspect of life. |
| D．Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up. |
9 . A year of lockdown has brought about some questionable fashion trends. In US suburbs, bathrobes and slippers are now socially-acceptable clothing for a trip to the grocery store.
Ugly shoes are also having moment. Crocs the maker of plastic clogs(木屐) now with market worth of $5. 3 billion, had a record 2020. The distinctive shoes, with their punch(打孔机) hole design, have long been popular with hospital staff. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they have become a sought-after item for those looking for something easy to wear and clean.
The company sold more than 69 million pairs of shoes in 2020 and pulled in nearly $1. 4 billion, a 13% jump from 2019. The share price, up 650 percent from its pandemic low, has set repeated new highs this year.
Birkenstock is another brand riding high on the shift to a more casual lifestyle. The German group recently sold itself to a LVMH-backed group in a 4 billion deal.
The two brands' popularity shows no sign of fading. Poshmark, the second-hand clothing app, said Crocs and Birkenstock remained top trending brands on its site in March. Sales are up sharply for both compared with the year-ago period. Cooperation with celebrities (Justin Bieber for Crocs, women's brand Proenza Schouler for Birkenstock) should help maintain the trend.
The same cannot be said for dress shoes, which were already falling out of fashion. Office closures and fewer special occasions such as weddings and graduations have accelerated the trend. Sales for the category plummeted last year, according to market researchers The NPD Group. These accounted for only 8% of total fashion footwear dollar sales in 2020, compared with 17% in 2017.
People will soon reach again for going-out clothes, more formal than pyjamas. But the market for dress shoes will never recover entirely. The ugly shoe movement is here to stay.
1. What does the underlined word "plummeted" in paragraph 5 probably mean?| A．Increased sharply. | B．Increased slightly. |
| C．Decreased sharply. | D．Decreased slightly. |
| A．Uncertain | B．Pessimistic. | C．Cautious. | D．Confident. |
| A．Crocs give dress shoes a kicking. | B．Casual clothes are making a comeback. |
| C．Punch hole design becomes a trend. | D．Dress shoes are falling out of fashion. |
| A．To recommend new shoes. | B．To present a new tendency. |
| C．To change people’s lifestyle. | D．To question a fashion trend |
10 . Mobile phones have become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have prevented students from carrying mobile phone during school hours.
Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction(悲伤的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
She said some schools had tried not to let students use mobile phones at school. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school offices. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. They were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understood why parents would want their children to have mobile phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. Middle schools are prevented from carrying mobile phones ________ .| A．because they often talk with their friends | B．when they are free from homework |
| C．when they are at school | D．because they cheat in exams |
| A．by telling lies to their parents | B．by making trouble in class |
| C．from their parents and friends | D．from some mobile phone users |
| A．No school in Australia has done anything about the mobile phone use among students. |
| B．Teachers don’t allow the students to leave their mobile phones at school offices. |
| C．Some students had their mobile phones stolen at school. |
| D．Parents give their children mobile phones for no good reason. |
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to stop students from using mobile phone at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
