Most students think my reasons for this rule include negative experiences in the past when students made wrong use of technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. I’ve seldom had students make wrong use of technology in my classes; however, I have been e-mailed by students while they were in other teachers’ classrooms.
Some students think that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. As I noted above, I love technology and try to keep up with it.
The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations. Interruptions (中断) by technology often break students’ thoughts and make them depend too much on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep in themselves for ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and to make connections between the course material and the class discussion.
I have been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations (评价) show student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize with deep conversation and difficult tasks, they learn at a deeper level – a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.
I am not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I will continue my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.
1.The writer’s rule for his History Matters class is ____.
A. discussing historical ideas deeply
B. studying and discussing the materials
C. leaving technology out of the classroom
D. making right use of technology in class
2.The word “negative” in Paragraph 3 means ____.
A. similar B. unforgettable C. special D. unpleasant
3.What can we know from the passage?
A. Students make right use of technology in other teachers’ classes.
B. The classroom is one of the good places to have deep conversations.
C. The writer encourages students to agree with others after discussion.
D. Students are unhappy with the writer’s way of teaching history.
4.The writer wants to tell us that ____.
A. technology has different influences in different classes in college
B. technology makes it difficult to have true communication in class
C. history classes can help students to develop their deep thinking
D. it is time for him to give up his teaching method in history class
“It’s 8:15 on a Sunday morning,” said the officer, Tidwell, “and this sort of thing seems an unlikely adventure(冒险) at such a time. Would you mind explaining?”
The man was astonished(吃惊的) at the voice from behind. He turned about and said, “I know what you’re thinking, officer, but it isn’t true. It’s a very funny mistake.”
“I think you’ve just left this house in a manner rather than the usual one. That may be quite all right, but I’d like to make sure.” Tidwell took out his notebook and a pen. “Name, address and occupation and then, please tell me your story.”
“Charlie Crane, lorry(卡车) driver, from Nottingham, 51 Brecon Street. My story?”
“Yes, What were you doing like a fly on that wall, Mr. Crane?”
“Well, I had a breakdown yesterday and had to stay the night here. The landlady’s name is Mrs. Fern. She gave me breakfast at seven, and I was out of here in the right way and down at the lorry park by half past seven. It was only when I felt around for a cigarette that I realized I’d left $80 under the pillow(枕头) here. It’s a habit I’ve got into. I even do it almost every day.”
“I see. Why didn’t you miss it when you meant to pay Mrs.? What’s her name?”
“I paid her last night. You’ve got to pay when you take the room, see? So I came rushing back, but it’s Sunday, and she’d gone back to bed. I rang the bell and banged on the front door for ten minutes before I came round here. Up I went this pipe(管子) and the money was still there. You know the rest, and I hope you believe it because….”
“Mr. Crane, whatever are you doing here? I thought you’d gone an hour ago.” It was Mrs. Fern.
1. What did Tidwell see?
A. He saw a man going to a park in a hurry
B. He saw a man bringing a pipe out, through a window.
C. He saw a man leaving a house
D. He saw a man trying to go up a pipe
2.When Mr. Crane was at home, he .
A. kept his cigarettes under his pillow at night
B. always carried his money about him at night
C. tried to give up the habit of smoking
D. put his money under his pillow at night
3.What do you think happened in the end?
A. Mrs. Fern found the $80 in the house
B. Tidwell took Mr. Crane to the police station
C. Mrs. Fern said sorry to Mr. Crane
D. Mr. Crane was let go
The warm day was the only day of the week without rain. I opened the door and went to the yard, took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine. Suddenly, I noticed that the house near mine had been sold. An elderly lady was in front of the door, with some beautiful flowers beside her. I walked to her. She looked to be in her early eighties and had the prettiest white hair.
“Hi! My name is Robert,” I said smiling brightly at the old lady. She smiled back and said, “Hello, Robert. I’m Charlene.” Her voice was very strong for someone at her age. Later, I learned she was alone and had no family or relatives to look after her. From that day on, I often visited her and helped her with her housework and sometimes she gave me some delicious food. A year passed, and I considered Charlene to be one of my best friends.
One day, I walked over for my morning visit and knocked on the door, but there was no answer. I knocked again, and she still didn’t turn up. So I let myself in, using the key she had given me. I checked her living room and then her kitchen. I finally went into her bedroom, and she was lying peacefully on her bed. Beside her there were two notes. One was her will(遗嘱), which said all that she had would be given to me. The other was a thank-you note. I went to her bedside and cried sadly.
Although it has been a long time, I still miss her deeply. Whenever I look at the beautiful flowers in front of her house, I remember the wonderful friendship we had.
1.The writer came out of the house to ____________.
A. look at the old lady B. enjoy some flowers
C. enjoy the sunshine D. clean the house nearby
2.Through visiting the old lady, the writer learned that the old lady__________.
A. disliked all her relatives
B. had no one to look after her
C. didn’t want to live with her family
D. was looking for someone to look after her
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The old lady was not kind to others except Robert.
B. The writer didn’t have any other good friends .
C. The old lady didn’t know how to make food.
D. The writer got along very well with the old lady.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
By J. K. Rowling
Paperback, 784 pages.
Publisher: Arthur a Levine (07/07/2009)
Reading level: Age: 9—12
Price: $16.69 Deceptively Delicious
By Jessica Seinfeld
Hardcover, 204 pages.
Publisher (出版商): Collins (09/01/2007)
Reading Level: Parents
Price: $12.83
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
By Robert T. Kiyosaki
Paperback, 266 pages
Publisher: Business Plus (01/01/2010)
Reading Level: Age 20—25
Price: $5.59 The Road
By Cormac McCarthy
Paperback, 304 pages.
Publisher: Vintage Books (09/11/2007)
Reading Level: Adults
Price: $5.50
1.Which of the following books is the latest in print?
A. Rich Dad ,Poor Dad B. Deceptively Delicious
C. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows D .The Road
2.Among the books, there is/are ______________ written for adults.
A. one B. two C . three D. four
3.We can learn from the form(图表) that _______________.
A. J .K Rowling ’s book is the most expensive among the four books.
B. Deceptively Delicious and The Road came out on the same day.
C. The Road is the thinnest of the four.
D. Rich Dad, Poor Dad is hardcover(精装本).
Computers can injure (伤害) you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall over a bike and break your arms, it happens very . But computer injuries happen slowly. You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.
Your eyes light can injure your eyes, never sit too close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be 50centimeters（厘米）on the screen. remember to look away from it. This gives your eyes a rest. When you use a computer, the window be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect on（反射）the screen. If the window is in front of you, the sun and the screen will shine into your eyes.
Your hands and wrists(手腕)
Hand and wrist injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way. Hundreds of times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, these three rules: 1）Rest your wrists on something. 2）Keep your elbows（肘）at the same height as the keyboard. 3）Stop sometimes and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.
Your back
Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in the wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should be in front of your eyes. Your forearms, wrists, hands and the upper part of your legs should all be parallel（平行）to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and your arms, legs and neck. your computer, but use it safely.
1.A. much quickly B. faster C. slowly D. quickly
2.A. Too many B. Too much C. Much too D. Many more
3.A. so B. because C. but D. when
4.A. at last B. at most C. at least D. less than
5.A. Sometime B. Some time C. Some times D. Sometimes
6.A. can B. may C. must D. should
7.A. both B. never C. all D. neither
8.A. follow B. work C. copy D. write
9.A. need B. exercise C. walk D. shake
10.A. Enjoy B. Watch C. Protect D. Keep
---It’s generous of you to donate so much money to the poor. ---__________.
A. It doesn’t matter B. You’re welcome
C. Never mind D. It’s my pleasure
