1 . What does the man think of the lecture?

A．Interesting.

B．Difficult.

C．Strange.

2 . Most people believe that the human brain is set on “automatic” (自动运行的) — that means it learns all by itself. But this isn’t always true. We need to train ourselves to be better learners — to actively take part in the learning process and to reflect on what we have learnt. These kinds of learning behaviours are called “active learning”.     1    .

●Listen to the outer voice

There are two kinds of voices: the inner voice and the outer voice.     2    , while the outer voice tells you about views from what you hear or read.

Although your inner voice can be useful, it can also get in the way of learning. If you keep paying too much attention to it, you risk missing important information.

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If you find your inner voice difficult to control, you can argue with it as most active learners do. When your inner voice tells you a speaker/ writer is wrong, think about why the speaker / writer may be right. Be flexible in your opinions and you might end up agreeing with the speaker/ writer after all. If not, at least you have “listened to” another point of view.

●Ask questions

Asking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning. When you get information from someone, from books or the Internet, ask two, three, even five questions about the topic.     4    . And the very act of working out questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic. In short: Do not stop being curious.

●Get to the truth

Active learners do not accept everything they learn.     5    . Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely, there may be aspect of it is based on truth. So if someone says that dinosaurs still exist today, think about why they believe this? If you try to find out the source of an idea, no matter how crazy it seems, you’ll increase your chance of learning something.

A．Argue with your inner voice

B．Focus on the message

C．I suggest doing four things to take an active role in your learning.

D．That is the truth that we cannot help disliking some people.

E．They attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea.

F．The answers will lead you to further learning.

G．Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions,

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Learning Chinese calligraphy     1     (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     2     value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     3     ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4     (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5     (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6     (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7     ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8     a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or     9     (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10     (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

4 . Tips for online learning

Online learning has the same basic elements as face-to-face learning. The major difference is that instruction is delivered online. Many of the strategies for effective face-to-face learning also apply to online learning.     1     Here are some strategies we recommend:

Create space to learn. Invest some time to understand your needs and preferences as a learner, and what an effective study environment looks like for you. For example, you might need a quiet place to study, or you might need to listen to classical music. Consider what equipment you might need. Wherever you study, try to minimize distractions.     2    

Manage your time effectively. Spend some time getting familiar with your online courses, understanding what is expected of you, mapping out key deadlines, and planning study time.     3     Research shows that learners gain more information if they spread their study over multiple days or sessions. Make sure your routine works with your other commitments so you’re more likely to stick to it.

    4     Just as with face-to-face learning, mental energy matters: take time to reflect on whether you have understood the materials, try to remember and sort the information you have learned to aid memory, test your understanding, mix different concepts and skills into the same study session to build connections and fluency, ask questions, participate in class discussions, and try teaching concepts to others.

Ask for assistance! In an online learning environment, you may need to ask lots of questions and take ownership over shaping the learning experience so that it meets your needs.     5    

Finally, if you’re facing specific challenges such as illness, mental health, accessibility, balancing childcare responsibilities, etc., it’s important for you to reach out to your instructors or the relevant student support services for discussion and creative problem-solving.

A．Regularly reflect on the course materials.

B．A long-term routine will help you stay on track.

C．Actively review and apply what you have learned.

D．However, online learning may require some additional skills to be successful.

E．At the end of the week, reflect on how you did, and adjust your routine as required.

F．This might mean asking your instructors or peers for help, or attending study groups.

G．Work with your roommates or family to create personal space so you can stay focused.

5 . 阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。

Most people assume that the human brain is set on “automatic” —that means it learns all by itself. But this isn’t always true. We need to train ourselves to be better learners—to actively take part in the learning process and to reflect on what we have learnt. These kinds of learning behaviours are called “active learning”. I suggest doing five things to take an active role in your learning.

1. Listen to the outer voice

There are two kinds of voices: the inner voice and the outer voice. Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions, while the outer voice tells you about opinions from what you hear or read. Although your inner voice can be useful, it can also get in the way of learning. If you keep paying too much attention to it, you risk missing important information. Instead, active learners are open-minded and focus on what the speaker/ writer is saying, not on what their brain is saying in the background. In this way, they are in a better position to make decisions.

2. Argue with your inner voice

If you find your inner voice difficult to control, you can argue with it as most active learners do. When your inner voice tells you a speaker / writer is wrong, think about why the speaker / writer may be right. Be flexible in your opinions and you might end up agreeing with the speaker / writer after all. If not, at least you have “listened to” another point of view.

3. Ask questions

Asking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning. When you get information from someone, from books or the Internet, ask two, three, even five questions about the topic. The answers will lead you to further learning, and the very act of working out questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic. In short: Do not stop being curious

4. Get to the truth

Active learners do not accept everything they learn. They attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea. Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely, there may be an aspect of it that is based on truth. So if someone says that dinosaurs still exist today, think about why they believe this. Where does the idea come from? Do they have enough data to support their views? If you try to find out the source of an idea, no matter how crazy it seems, you will increase your chance of learning something.

5. Focus on the message

Many people miss out on learning opportunities because they let their feelings get in the way. They refuse to learn or ignore what is said because of who the speaker / writer is. It is true that we cannot help disliking some people—this is human nature, after all. But do not forget you can still learn from them. Active learners do not judge people based on first impressions or personal feeling. Instead, they separate the message from the messenger. This goes the other way as well—do not just assume that some people are always right because of who they are or just because they are your friends.

1. What is “active learning”?（不多于16个单词）
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2. What does “outer voice” do?（不多于13个单词）
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3. What is the easiest way to promote active learning?（不多于3个单词）
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4. Why do many people miss out on learning opportunities?（不多于9个单词）
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6 . 假设你是李华，请你写一篇短文向校英语社团“Learning English”的微信公众号投稿，向同学们推荐一款兼顾趣味与英语学习的app。内容包括：
1. 介绍这款 app；
2. 分享使用体验。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
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8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How will the girl leave school?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．On foot.

2. Which topic did the girl already write about?

A．Pirates.

B．World War I.

C．Rome.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Friends.

B．Classmates.

C．Family members.

10 . What is the woman busy with?

A．A computer game.

B．An email.

C．A paper.