When she first started learning about the climate change from one of her elders, Fawn Sharp was invited on a helicopter flight over the Olympic Mountains to survey the Mount Anderson glacier(冰川). But the glacier was gone, melted by the warming climate. Sharp had a deep sense of loss when she discovered the glacier wasn't there anymore.
Loss is a growing issue for people working and living on the front lines of climate change. And that gave Jennifer Wren Atkinson, a full-time lecturer at the University of Washington Bothell, US, an idea for a class.
This term, she taught students on the Bothell campus about the emotional burdens of environmental study. She used the experiences of Nalive American tribes (部落) , scientists and activists, and asked her 24 students to face the reality that there is no easy fix -- that "this is such an intractable problem that they're going to be dealing with it for the rest of their lives.”
Student Cody Dillon used to be a climate science skeptic (怀疑论者) . Then he did his own reading and research, and changed his mind.
Dillon wasn't going into environmental work--he was a computer-science major. Yet,the potential for a worldwide environmental catastrophe seemed so real to him five years ago that he quit his job and became a full-time volunteer for an environmental group that worked on restoration (恢复) projects.
Six months into the work, he decided that Alkinson's class was just what he was looking for - - a place where he could discuss his concerns about a changing climate.
Atkinson said she hopes the class helped her students prepare themselves for the amount of environmental loss that will happen over their lifetimes.
“We are already changing the planet - . so many species are going to be lost, displaced or massively impacted (巨大影响的) ,”she said. “The future isn't going to be what they imagined.”
1.Why did the author mention the case of Fawn Sharp?
A. To lay a basis for Fawn Sharp's further research.
B. To prove Fawn Sharp's work is similar to Atkinson's.
C. To lead into the issue of loss caused by climate change.
D. To show scientists' concern about the Mount Anderson glacier.
2.What's the main purpose of Atkinson's class?
A. To explore how different people deal with climate change.
B. To get students more concerned about environmental issue.
C. To find solutions to the Olympic Mountains environmental issue.
D. To teach students how to conduct a research about environment.
3.Which of the following best explains “intractable” underlined in Paragraph Three?
A. Simple. B. Difficult.
C. Common. D. Interesting.
4.How did Atkinson's class influence Dillon?
A. Dillon worked as a part-time volunteer for restoration projects.
B. It made him realize a planet-wide climate disaster would happen.
C. It encouraged him to be more involved in environmental protection.
D. It discouraged him to work on restoration projects for the environment.
Two deer jumped out in front of 16-year-old Amanda Floyd's car. She stepped on the brake, stopping the car just in time. But later, she started texting. Distracted (分心的)，Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily, she wasn't in a real car--she was in a driving simulator (模拟器) at Roosevelt High School, Ohio, US. “I never really realized that cars make a turn that much," Amanda, a Junior, said. She added that she wouldn't text while driving anymore.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and State Highway Patrol brought the simulator to the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, while texting, or while talking on the phone.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3,4501ives in2016 alone. Experts believe the actual figure is probably higher.
The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowded around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a steering wheel! (方向盘) ,brake and gas pedal (油门踏板) . It is made up of three large computer screens on a table.
Students choose a distraction, such as driving while drunk or texting. They always crash, of course. Then, they are pulled over by the police to be taught the bad results of their driving: how much damage they've caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if they're going to go to prison.
"It teaches how to drive without being on the road," said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer.
ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates. "Driving is such a major responsibility, so take it seriously" he said.“Put away your cellphone. A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving. It can not only change your life, but it can change someone else's life forever. The results are serious."
1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph One?
A. Introduce the topic of the text.
B. Illustrate the author's point of view.
C. Provide some advice for the readers.
D. Offer some background information.
2.Why is the driving simulator project introduced to Roosevelt High School?
A. It tests the students' ability to stay focused.
B. It gets students to have fun between classes.
C. It teaches students how to deal with traffic accidents.
D. It makes students aware of the dangers of distracted driving.
3.What can we know about the driving simulator?
A. It is connected to the local police station.
B. It is a real car but has large computer screens.
C. It attracts the students' interest as a computer program.
D. It benefits the students who use it more than those who only watch.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Traffic rules in Ohio, US.
B. Danger of distracted driving.
C. Simulated driving for students.
D. Advantages of computer games.
Kendrick Lamar hasn’t had much luck when it comes to winning a Grammy. But that’s OK：The US rapper(说唱歌手) has just won a Pulitzer Prize for his music.
In 2014, in 2016, and again this year. Lamar was nominated (提名)for an album of the year Grammy. Each time, he was beaten out, first by Taylor Swift, next by Daft Punk,and most recently by Bruno Mars.
But the Pulitzer Prize committee was inspired enough by Lamar's 2017 album, Damn, to award the 30-year-old its Pulitzer Prize in music on April 16. It's an amazing album that documents the real life of modem African-Americans in South Los Angeles with wildly accomplished beats and rhythms.
Lamar's win is considered to be historical. 'The Pulitzers have long displayed their preference toward high art rather than the pop culture of the masses. So it's not just that no rapper has ever won a Pulitzer: no pop music maker has ever won one in the award's 75-year history.
But Lamar is not just a singer一he's clever at using language. Like the best writers, his music describes small moments that illustrate (阐明) larger points. His songs are About his experience as a black man who grew up in California, struggled, got into trouble, and found his way out by working hard and making sense of the history and reality of racial problems in the US.
“He’s an artist who challenges idea,”said Ryan Coogler, director of the blockbuster(大片) hit Black Panther, for which Lamar created music. "One big theme in our film of,' What does it mean to be African?’ Kendrick in his music is very exactly and directly challenging that question."
Good artists entertain us, great artists make us think, and exceptional artists help us empathize (感同身受) .
There are a lot of good, great, even exceptional artists in rock, pop, country, and hip-hop. But only Lamar has a Pulitzer Prize.
1.What is Lamar’s album Damn about?
A. African-Americans’ history and culture.
B. Hardships of the African-American artists.
C. The ways the US government deal with racial problems.
D. The lives of modern black people in South Los Angeles.
2.Why is Lamar's Pulitzer Prize win significant?
A. He is the first film-maker to win the prize.
B. It is considered a milestone for pop music.
C. He is the first black person to win the prize.
D. He has missed Grammy several times before.
3.What can we learn from Ryan Coogler's words?
A. Lamar drew inspiration from his own experience.
B. Lamar has the courage to take on big challenges in life.
C. Black Panther is well known because of Lamar 's music.
D. Lamar's music matches the theme of Black Panther well.
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright(剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits to the Exhibition & Tour
* Opening Hours
Theatre Tours:
Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition:
Monday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.
* Exhibition and Tour Prices
Adult: $15.00
Senior (60+): $13.50
Student (with valid ID): $11.50
Child (5-15): $ 8.00
Complimentary: Every 16th person free
* Getting here
Shakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEl9DT,UK
We have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call+44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.
* Where to eat
Swan at Shakespeare's Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.
Swan Restaurant
Monday- Friday: 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12 noon- 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12 noon- 9: 00 p.m.
1.When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?
A. Friday at 12:00 p.m. B. Monday at 8: 00 a.m.
C. Saturday at 5: 30 p.m. D. Sunday at 7: 00 p.m.
2.If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, what is required for them to do?
A. They need to hire a guide themselves.
B. They must be accompanied by an adult.
C. They have to pay $160 for tickets in total.
D. They need to email for a reservation in advance.
3.Which of the following applies to visitors?
A. They’re able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge.
B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.
C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering.
D. It’s more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.
4.What can we know about Swan Restaurant?
A. Afternoon lea is not served on Sunday.
B. It serves traditional seasonal food for diner.
C. It is closed from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. on workdays.
D. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.
假定你是张华，你的美国中学生朋友彼得希望成为2022年北京冬奥会志愿者，他向你写信询问冬奥会相关情况，并求助怎样学好汉语。请给他回信，要点如下:
1.收到来信，获悉求助；
2.冬奥盛会，北京张家口合办；
3.学好汉语的建议。
注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
3. 参考词Winter Olympic Games(冬奥会) . host(举办)volunteer (志愿者)
4. 信头尾已给，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter， ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Zhanghua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (∧) ，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线 (\) 划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者 (从第11处起) 不计分。
My friend Alice loved diving very much and she dreamed of become a professional diver one day. However, at an age of 14, she got a disease which caused her to become complete deaf. Many people thought a person was deaf wouldn’t be able to dive well and advised him to give up. But Alice had thought differently. She went to school on the morning and then spent every afternoon diving. It was really difficulty for a deaf girl to dive. Therefore, she kept practicing every day. So far she has won several gold medal and is still trying to achieve more.
