Participating (参与) in Class

Class participation is a valuable part of learning. Many students are unwilling to participate in class. 1. Other students participate in class, but do so not correctly. Here is some advice that can help you become an effective class participant.

● 2. Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods. This will help to prevent you from making uninformed (无知的) comments or asking unsuitable questions. As you get ready for class, think about important questions and concerns that may appear in class. Be sure that you are prepared to deal with these.

● Try to sit close to the front of the class. 3. Besides, you can hear what the teachers say clearly.

● Listen to what the other students say. You can then build on their comments to make your own. Be active when you respond to something another student says. You can disagree, but don’t go into an “attack mode”.

● Don’t be afraid to be wrong. 4. You can learn from being wrong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. This is a good learning skill. Also, the chances are that other students in the class have the same questions as you do, and they will appreciate your asking.

● Be sure that your questions and comments are closely connected with the class topic.

Don’t waste the time of the teacher and other students by going off way. Don’t take it in person if others disagree with what you say. 5.

A.Creating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class.

B.Be confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students.

C.It’s hard to stay unconcerned when you are near to the teacher.

D.Be sure that you are well prepared before coming to class.

E.This may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评).

F.Your class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice.

G.Learning is a change in behavior based on experience.

    October 15th is the Global Hand washing Day. Activities are planned in more than 20 countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. For example，donors(捐赠者) will give 150，000 bars of soap to schools in Ethiopia.

Experts say people around the world wash their hands every day, but very few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.

Global Hand washing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for hand washing with soap. Partners include the United Nations Children's Fund, American government agencies, the World Bank and soap makers Unlever and Procter and Gamble. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germ(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub(揉搓) it into all areas, including under the fingernails(指甲). Rub for at least twenty seconds. Then rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.

The Partnership for Hand washing says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend in washing hands. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell. The Partnership for Hand washing also says washing with soap before eating or after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine(疫苗)or medicine. Hand washing could also prevent the spread of other diseases. When people get germs on their hands, they can infect(感染)themselves by touching their eyes, noses or mouths. Then they can infect others.

1.What's the best title for this passage？

A.Say no to washing hands in the wrong way.

B.Find out why washing hands carefully is so important.

C.Hand washing so important-it gets a day of its own.

D.Want to live a longer life？-wash your hands.

2.The last paragraph mainly tells us _______.

A.how to wash your hands correctly

B.why washing hand with soap is so important

C.the dangers of washing hands without soap

D.when we should especially wash our hands with soap

3.In which part of newspaper would you most probably read this passage？

A.Medical care B.Public service

C.Health report D.Advertisement

    If you’re a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷) etc. Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy. Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.

Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part. One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame. You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time. Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time. When you’re selecting a frame, you have to think about the material. Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent. Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won’t rust.

Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem. When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape. There shouldn’t be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars. There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.

1.According to the passage, cycling lovers should ________.

A.buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance

B.replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing

C.choose Aluminum frames rather than steel ones

D.learn how each part of the bicycle basically works

2.Which parts may be replaced by the used ones?

A.Wheels and chains. B.Tyres and seats.

C.Handlebars and stems. D.Frames and pedals.

3.The underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably means “________”.

A.materials B.prices

C.introductions D.comments

4.This passage is most likely to be found in ________.

A.a research report B.a popular magazine

C.a tourist guide book D.a product advertisement

    The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.

Tour the City on Foot

When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.

Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay

The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city. 

Take a Bus Tour

If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.

Tour San Francisco From the Air

While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air. you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.

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1.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？

A.By air B.By bus

C.On foot D.By boat

2.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay？

A.They have high quality sea water.

B.They are explored on a localized level.

C.They were not in use until the last century.

D.They have helped the city to develop further.

3.What is the author's purpose in writing the text？

A.To introduce San Francisco.

B.To advertise for a travel agency.

C.To show what to do in San Francisco.

D.To persuade people to visit San Francisco.

假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike发来邮件，说因为新冠肺炎(COVID-19) 居家自我隔离(self-isolation)，情绪低落。为此，他向你寻求建议。请用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：

1. 表示理解；

2. 你的看法和建议；

3. 表达信心。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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的符号（∧），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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

1.What he wanted then was to lead the simple life.

2.Bob preferred to stay at home rather than to go out.

3.It’s our duty to defence our country against enemies.

4.Visitors get closely to the parts of the world they have never experienced.

5.We finally managed to make the villagers convince of the value of science.

6.On his way to the airport, it occur to him that he had forgotten his passport.

7.What is known to all, Yuan Longping is considered as a pioneer for all people.

8.Only Lily walked into the office did she realize that she had left the contract at home.

9.If he keeps borrowing money to pay off his debts, he’ll be much badly off than he is now.

10.When you feel nervous, you’d better listen to some light music to put yourself with ease.

    The COVID-19 pandemic (疫情)has left many worrying about the future. However, I’ve found _______ in my mother’s one simple self-care ritual (仪式)and I have decided not to keep _______ in a sort of uncertainty.

I was _______--by a single mom who had two kids, two jobs and a mile - long _______of cleaning, cooking and bill-paying. _______  ,she was never seen with a hair out of _______. Every morning, she’d head to a _______，lift her chin (下巴)up slightly, a gesture of confidence, and put on lipstick (口红) _______delivering a forced yet toothy smile. I was too young to _______ why.

My mother ________ her red lips until the very end. In hospital, she asked me to help walk her to the basin to brush her teeth. I stared at her from behind ________ she might fall. I was deep in sorrow and uncertainty, tears ________ down my face. Then suddenly, from behind, I sensed that ________ gesture. Chin up. Confidence. A second later I heard the click of the ________ .

We don’t know what’s going to happen next. Yet one thing is ________  : When the world falls apart, we’ve ________ got unbelievable power to choose. I’m not suggesting we ________ what’s around us but focus on what we can control to ________ getting knocked around by uncertainty. Get up and shut the door on anything ________. Just be sure to keep putting that ________ on.

1.A.beauty B.knowledge C.strength D.evidence

2.A.drowning B.dreaming C.praying D.working

3.A.praised B.abused C.abandoned D.raised

4.A.roll B.pile C.list D.chain

5.A.Otherwise B.Therefore C.Besides D.However

6.A.sight B.place C.reach D.balance

7.A.mirror B.table C.comer D.wall

8.A.when B.after C.before D.till

9.A.ask B.realize C.doubt D.advise

10.A.wore B.bit C.read D.rounded

11.A.convinced B.relaxed C.surprised D.worried

12.A.streaming B.getting C.pulling D.pointing

13.A.different B.familiar C.proper D.strange

14.A.camera B.door C.lock D.cap

15.A.easy B.delicate C.sure D.necessary

16.A.even B.still C.already D.also

17.A.ignore B.examine C.favor D.hate

18.A.practice B.accept C.avoid D.finish

19.A.challenging B.discouraging C.amusing D.thrilling

20.A.power B.coat C.mask D.lipstick

    If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it’s difficult to stay awake in class today. Your teacher’s voice might begin to sound like a lullaby(催眠曲). 1. To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.

Sit in the front of the room. Why? 2. Besides, it’ll be easier to pay attention and participate when you’re in the front. You’ll also be near the people who are more likely to participate, and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.

3. Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you’re tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture, because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class. 4. For example, you might say “I didn’t understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more detail?”

Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. 5. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.

A.Participate in class activities.

B.Develop interest in the subject.

C.If so, classrooms can be boring because you’re tired.

D.Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible.

E.To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic.

F.You’ll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily.

G.Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.

    When we’re small children, our mistakes are applauded. Our falling-down attempts to walk for the first time are cheered by our parents, giving us the courage to get up and try again. When we accidentally put our shirt on backwards, people smile and praise our independence. At this age, the world teaches us that failure is merely part of the journey to success.

But when we get to school, we quickly learn that mistakes are bad. Answers are right or wrong, true or false. The risk-taking that used to be rewarded is now punished, and we either give up or learn to stick with safe answers. Unfortunately, this black-or-white thinking doesn’t encourage learning. Instead, it encourages a fear of failure and discourages inventiveness.

Teachers are starting to worry, and “resiliency(心理弹性)” is perhaps the latest buzzword(术语) in education. In June, the California Teacher’s Association published an article called “Teaching Students to Bounce Back.” It argued that children are under more stress than ever, but lacking in “basic coping skills”. The article infers that this loss of coping skills could be because “years of testing and test preparation have robbed them of critical thinking skills and the ability to self-reflect.” It’s no coincidence that anxiety among teenagers is on the rise. In her book, The Price of Privilege, Marilyn Levine tries to make sense of this phenomenon: “When parents place an extremely high value on outstanding performance, children come to see anything less than perfection as failure. While most kids hang in there and try to meet those high expectations, more and more kids are quitting.” Students are afraid to try anything new, prevented by fears of appearing imperfect.

Allowing our children to make mistakes is the best way to fight this culture of perfectionism. We must remind them of what they knew as toddlers(初学走路的孩子): mistakes are a valuable part of the learning process. Creation and discovery can only be developed if we give our children the freedom to fail. Schools can build resiliency by stressing exploration over correctness. School needs to be a place that doesn’t just teach the right answers: it should also be a place that teaches kids how to bounce back from failure.

1.What does the underlined word “it”(Paragraph 2) most probably refer to?

A.The risk-taking. B.The falling-down attempt.

C.Putting one’s shirt on backwards. D.The black-or-white thinking.

2.According to Paragraph 3, students lose basic coping skills because they          .

A.lack parents’ understanding and teachers’ guiding

B.lack critical thinking skills and self-reflection ability

C.have too much anxiety and need comfort

D.have too much independence and freedom

3.Marilyn Levine believes that           .

A.most children quit because they are imperfect

B.parents are trying to prevent their children from appearing imperfect

C.children are so afraid of things that they try to avoid trying new things

D.children place a high value on trying new things

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Making Mistakes in School Is a Must.

B.Teaching Students to Bounce Back Is Popular.

C.Students Should Learn Without Failure.

D.Anxiety among Teenagers Is on the Rise.

    The average American male consumes 100 grams of protein daily — almost double the necessary amount. This overconsumption isn’t able to continue for long. Besides, there’ll be an extra 2.5 billion people by 2050. Therefore, the United Nations will need to increase as many as 70% food projects by 2050 to solve this problem.

To survive, we need to change the way we farm and eat. Experts say algae(藻类植物), which can offer lots of protein, could be a possible solution. Meat, which is our main source of protein, uses a lot of our limited resources, like water and land, not just for the animals but also to grow their food. But the green slimy algae that lives in oceans, ponds and aquariums can grow fast, is packed with nutrition and needs next to nothing to grow. It can even grow in a desert. That’s surely a big deal.

The wellness company iWi is now growing a type of algae on a large scale. The farm has green seas as far as the eye can see. The entire farm covers 900 acres, 98 of which is currently being cultivated and operates all year around.

The algae on the farm is grown in long ponds called “raceways”, and an engine constantly stir water to make sure the algae is exposed to the sunlight. CO2 and a tiny bit of fertilizer are then pumped into the water to help the algae grow.

The fresh algae grown on iWi’s farm is a far cry from the unpleasant taste in your mind. That’s because not all types of algae smell or taste like pond scum(浮垢). And the farm’s algae simply tastes salty and gives hope that people would willingly eat this.

“The protein we’re producing is not going to be green,” said Miguel Calatayud. “Our protein powders will be difficult to be noticed when added to other foods. It will be in every single food that you eat on an everyday basis. Algae is going to be part of a regular food chain for us. It’s going to be a great thing for all of us and for our entire planet.”

1.Why will the UN need to increase its food projects?

A.To deal with over-population in the world.

B.To double Americans’ protein consumption.

C.To ensure Americans’ 100 grams of protein daily.

D.To solve the possible protein shortage worldwide.

2.What’s the algae’s advantage over meat?

A.It contains more protein. B.It can grow in the desert.

C.It is much more delicious. D.It is environmentally-friendly.

3.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean?

A.Is considered as. B.Is different from.

C.Is responsible for. D.Is applied to.

4.We can infer from Miguel Calatayud that the new algae_____.

A.can benefit the demand for protein unconsciously

B.has a surprisingly good effect on people’s health

C.has a different color from the common algae

D.can change the future of our eating habits