1 . As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.
| A．It extends learning beyond textbooks. |
| B．These activities bring learning to life. |
| C．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment. |
| D．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it. |
| E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them. |
| F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles. |
| G．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating. |
| A．She has no study plan. |
| B．She has too much homework. |
| C．She doesn’t have much time for study. |
1. How do the speakers find the math homework?
| A．Very easy. | B．Just so-so. | C．Quite hard. |
| A．Everyone is serious and helpful. |
| B．It was started by a physics teacher. |
| C．All of the members are her classmates. |
| A．At 6:00 pm. | B．At 6:30 pm. | C．At 7:00 pm. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Teacher and student. | B．Mother and son. | C．Classmates. |
| A．On Monday. | B．On Tuesday. | C．On Wednesday. |
5 . Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations (方程式) or a coming math test? If your answer is ”yes”, you are far from alone. Math anxiety has become a common psychological (心理的) condition among students around the world. Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb.15.
Math anxiety-a negative emotional reaction to the core subject — causes fear physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. In ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when meeting with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear.
Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject, such as science, technology or engineering, according to The Guardian.
Reassurance (慰藉) comes from the fact that those with math anxiety aren’t destined (注定的) to be bad at math, “If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement,” Daniel Ansari, the senior author of the study told The London Free Press. “Students with math anxiety are not, cognitively (认知地) disadvantaged.”
Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. “It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly” Sian Beilock, a cognitive scientist in the US told the BBC. “Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.”
A little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate, according to Ian Lyons, a psychologist at Georgetown University in the US.
1. Why does the author begin the passage with a question?| A．To expect answers from the readers | B．To introduce the topic ”math anxiety”. |
| C．To identify problems with math learning. | D．To emphasize the difficulty of a math test, |
| A．Math anxiety is what leads to students’ failure. |
| B．Math anxiety is what nearly everyone will face |
| C．Math anxiety doesn’t necessarily mean poor math. |
| D．Math anxiety doesn’t necessarily allow improvement space. |
| A．Learn to understand your feelings. | B．Turn to cognitive experts for help. |
| C．Take all nervous energy as a challenge | D．Practice more before taking math exams |
| A．What is anxiety? | B．Worried by numbers |
| C．How to avoid studying math? | D．Math test — a nightmare for all |
6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the boy begun to learn about in the geography class now?| A．The sea. | B．Rivers. | C．Fish. |
| A．He drew a picture. | B．He watched a film. | C．He read the textbook. |
| A．It is easier. | B．It is more interesting. | C．It is harder. |
1. What does the man think of the study group?
| A．It makes him nervous. | B．It helps him a lot. | C．It brings him some new friends. |
| A．Math. | B．French. | C．Chinese. |
| A．Neighbors. | B．Co-workers. | C．Classmates. |
| A．Classmates. |
| B．Teacher and student. |
| C．Headmaster and teacher. |
9 . A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice her son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple math problems when he was in the fifth grade. After noticing this, she started using an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually (形象化地) understand mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 but he ‘couldn’t’ do it,” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to make progress in using the abacus and would go on to become an outstanding kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son to use an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the change that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at a meeting, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them,” she added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security class and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now got an apprenticeship (实习) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” Dr. Mantri said, with Dhruv adding, “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
1. Why did Dr. Mantri begin to use an abacus to teach his son?| A．Her son showed high interest in the toy abacus. |
| B．Her son had some difficulty in learning maths. |
| C．Her son had talent for numbers when young. |
| D．Her son once watched others use an abacus. |
| A．The abacus had been out of date now. |
| B．The abacus had a very long history. |
| C．The abacus was easy for most people to use. |
| D．The abacus was a challenge for her son. |
| A．The way to teach children to learn on an abacus. |
| B．The development and change of the abacus in history. |
| C．The reason why children would love to learn on an abacus. |
| D．The disadvantage of using an abacus to calculate an amount. |
| A．He is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University. |
| B．He is expert in data science and analytics now. |
| C．He gives online cyber security class now. |
| D．He works in an international company. |
“Surprise!” was the first thing I heard when I opened the door. My family and friends were all smiling at me. There were colorful balloons all over the house, a big poster saying “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”, and of course a cake with 16 candles. It was a wonderful feeling. I knew that I had finally turned 16 and I might possibly get the thing I wanted most.
I saw my mom and dad coming towards me with a small box which seemed to be a birthday present. When I opened the box, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had really gotten a mobile phone! Throwing myself into their arms, I let out a cry of joy, “Thank you! I love you guys!”
“You’re welcome. We knew this was going to make you happy but we didn’t only get you this because you turned sixteen, but also because you are doing well in school. We expect you to keep getting good grades. ”
“Of course, I will.” I said confidently.
As soon as I got to school the next morning, I was showing off my phone and asking everyone for their number. It was cool how I got so many contacts on the first day.
It felt like I didn’t even exist in that class anymore. I wouldn’t pay much attention to the teachers because I was too busy on my phone. However, I didn’t get caught using it.
I am pretty sure that the teacher did notice that I stopped paying attention to her because a week later we took a test and I failed. What was worse, my mom had to sign (签字) the test.
It was hard to show my mom the test paper. She was used to seeing A’s and B’s on my tests. Finally, I showed it to her, and she couldn’t believe it. She was angry but most of all, she was disappointed.
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Realizing the reason for my failure, my parents started to dislike the fact that I had a phone.
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The next morning, I went to the teacher’s office.
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