你所在的班级将要举办一次主题为“What Can We Do for Our School?”的英语演讲比赛。请写一篇英语演讲稿，要求从以下四方面中任选一至二个进行阐述，并举例加以说明。
.1.关心他人；
.2.美化校园；
.3.爱护学校设施；
.4.营造良好的学习氛围。
注意：
.1.不要在书面表达中出现所在学校的校名和本人姓名，否则本节判为零分；
.2.词数：100左右；
.3.参考词汇：爱心——love and care;校园——campus;设施——facilities;氛围——environment
.4.开头和结尾已经写好，且不计入词数。
Hello,everyone.It’s nice to speak about what we can do for our school,and I think each of us can do something.
Thank you for listening!
阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
Travel Agent—T;Paul—P
T:Good afternoon,how can I help you?
P:Hi,I want to(1.) b____ a room and some tickets for the summer holiday.
T:Where are you going?
P:Sydney.
T:And how many people will be going?
P:Four.Two(2.) a____ and two children.
T:( 3.)W____ would you like to go?
P:Anytime after 12th July,but(4.) b____ 20th July.Can you tell me the (5.) p____ of the cheapest flight?
T:Sure,can I ask if your children are over two years old?
P:Yes,they are.
T:In that(6.) c_______,for the flight they will be charged at children’s rates and for the hotel there won’t be any charge.It(7.) l____ on 15th July and returns on 29th July on Virgin Atlantic.This is the cheapest flight(8.) a_______.
P:Fine.Do you have a(9.) c____ of the journey plan that I can take away with me?
T:Sure.I hope to hear from you soon.
P:Thanks.I’ll think about it tonight and ring you in the(10.) m____ tomorrow.
T:Thanks.I’m looking forward to your reply.
The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”.But this meaning does not tell us very much.Unlike the other disciplines(学科)，philosophy cannot be defined by what you study,because it is actually unlimited.Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: art, history, law,language,literature,mathematics,medicine,psychology,religion,science,and values.Philosophy is one of the world’s oldest subjects of study,and in fact,the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy.For this reason you get a Doctorate(博士学位) of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in biochemistry,or computer science,or psychology.
Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy.Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking.It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and period in development of philosophy.
Of what use is philosophy?First it is useful in educational advancement.It is necessary for understanding other disciplines.Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline,and its relation to other disciplines.And through the study of philosophy,one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.
There are a number of general uses of philosophy.It strengthens one’s ability to solve problems,to communicate,to organize ideas and issues,to persuade,and to take what is the most important from a large quantity of data .These general uses are of great benefit in the career field,not necessarily for obtaining one’s first job after graduation,but for preparing for positions of responsibility,management and leadership later on.It is very short-sighted after all,to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one’s first job.The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement.No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom,leadership,and capacity to resolve human conflict.
1.According to Paragraph 1,philosophy can best be described as the study of ______.
A.social sciences
B.natural sciences
C.both social and natural sciences
D.the subject matter of politics
2.With the study of philosophy,you can_______.
A.become a great leader
B.succeed in everything
C.find a good job soon after graduation
D.make progress in your career development
3.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Philosophy is an independent discipline.
B.Logic helps you to become a better thinker.
C.The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.
D.The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.
4.From the passage,we can conclude ______.
A.not all the subjects have to do with philosophy
B.a person will get a Ph.D.if he/she studies philosophy
C.philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects
D.philosophy is the only solution to all the problems to the world
Brian Walker chews pens.He bites them so hard that his boss has warned him to stop or buy his own.Katie’s weakness is more acceptable—she is unable to walk past a cake shop without overeating.Sophia Cartier finds her cigarette habit a headache,while Alice’s thumb-sucking drives her boy friend crazy.Four people with very different habits,but they all share a common problem anxiety disorder or,in serious cases.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD).
From nail-biting to too much hand-washing,overeating and internet addiction(上瘾)，OCD is widespread in almost every workplace and countless homes.“It is a relatively common form of anxiety,”says Dr.Mootee.“The main feature of OCD is the repetition of unwanted obsersive(过度的) thoughts such as worries that doors are left unlocked,gas or electrical appliances are left on.”In order to fight against the anxiety and distress caused by these obsessions,an OCD sufferer performs some form of repetitive act such as hand-washing,checking door locks and gas or electrical appliances.
Dr.Mootee says that repetitive washing,particularly of the hands,is the most common type of OCD.She has treated many patients who wash their hands up to 30 times a day.The technique Mootee uses to treat people with OCD is called cognitive-behavioral therapy(认知行为疗法).“It is based on the general idea that people have the ability to change the way they think and behave,”says Mootee.
But when does a habit become a problem?“It’s personal,”says Mootee.“Everyone has something unusual,but if you can’t put up with it,then it’s a problem and you need to do something to change it.”Mootee says many people resist going for treatment because they fear they are “crazy”.But as people become more knowledgeable about these problems they will go and get help.The only way to cure is to conquer.
1.If a person suffers from OCD,he is likely to keep doing any of the following EXCEPT ______.
A.chewing pens B.hurting himself
C.sucking fingers D.biting nails
2.According to the passage,a person suffering from OCD ______.
A.reduces his/her anxiety by taking drugs
B.gets into unwanted habits to relieve stress
C.has unwanted thoughts about habits
D.has unwanted thoughts because of illness
3.Dr.Mootee’s treating technique is based on the idea that ______.
A.everyone has something different
B.people can put up with their problems
C.people can change their way of thinking and action
D.people tend to repeat their obsessive actions
4.By saying“The only way to cure is to conquer.”Dr.Mootee suggests that an OCD sufferer ______.
A.has to be an extraordinary person
B.must cure his illness by himself
C.must overcome many physical illnesses
D.should have a right attitude towards the problem
As a professor at a large American university,there is a phrase that I hear often from students:“I’m only a 1050.”The unlucky students are speaking of the score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT),which is used to determine whether they will be admitted to the college or university of their choice,or even if they have a chance to get a higher education at all.The SAT score,whether it is 800,1100 or 1550,has become the focus at this time of their life.
It is obvious that if students value highly their test scores,then a great amount of their self-respect is put in the number.Students who perform poorly on the exam are left feeling that it is all over.The low test score,they think,will make it impossible for them to get into a good college.And without a degree from a prestigious university,they fear that many of life’s doors will remain forever closed.
According to a study done in the 1990s,the SAT is only a reliable indicator of a student’s future performance in most cases.Interestingly,it becomes much more accurate when it is set together with other indicators-like a student’s high school grades.Even if standardized tests like the SAT could show a student’s academic proficiency(学业水平)，they will never be able to test things like confidence,efforts and willpower,and are unable to give us the full picture of a student’s potentialities(潜力).This is not to suggest that we should stop using SAT scores in our college admission process.The SAT is an excellent test in many ways,and the score is still a useful means of testing students.However,it should be only one of many methods used.
1.The purpose of the SAT is to test students’ ______.
A.strong will
B.academic ability
C.full potentialities
D.confidence in school work
2.Students’ self-respect is influenced by their ______.
A.scores in the SAT
B.achievements in mathematics
C.job opportunities
D.money spent on education
3.“A prestigious university” is most probably ______.
A.a famous university
B.a technical university
C.a traditional university
D.an expensive university
4.This passage is mainly about ______.
A.how to prepare for the SAT
B.stress caused by the SAT
C.American higher education
D.the SAT and its effects
Read the advertisements carefully.Then answer the questions that follow.
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INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE? Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center,south of the river.Full-time work guaranteed.Immediate start necessary.The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member.Phone 63452345 for an interview and fax resume to 63452346. |
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WE NEED OFFICE CLEANERS! Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area.Working hours from 5:00 pm on Mondays,Wednesdays & Fridays.Approximately five hours per shift.A good record is necessary.Experience preferred.Phone 6345 7843 now. |
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WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Scheme.You must be able to get along well with children because work involves talking to groups about dental health practices.For further information,visit our website:schooldentalservices@gov.sg.And fax your resumé to 6234 4567. |
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FLORIST WANTED! Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience?Then this may be just what you are seeking.The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team.Please phone 6098 7888 now! |
1.You may find the above advertisements ______.
A.in a store window
B.in a school magazine
C.in a newspaper
D.on a company notice-board
2.The position of a(n) ___ is a part-time job.
A.florist B.artist
C.preschool teacher D.dental nurse
3.Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?
A.Cooking skills.
B.Childcare experience.
C.The ability to start work in two weeks.
D.The ability to work well with other people.
4.The office cleaners will be required to work about ___ hours a week.
A.5 B.10
C.15 D.20
