Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old from Sayre School, a college preparatory school in the United States, knew last year that he wanted his independent study on the environment to have a broad impact on the community. In order to "reduce the carbon footprint," Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to power the school's science labs. Now his plan is set to happen. The installation of 30 solar panels is scheduled for late January.
As he began his research on solar energy, he discovered a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the location receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found that his school building was the desired position.
At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first performed an energy audit（测算）of the science lab to see how much energy a typical lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, contacting a local installer of solar panels, Synergy Home, to do the job.
Parker lacked money for launching the project, so he convinced Sayre's head of school to fund him after explaining the benefits of solar power for the school and community. Since Sayre provided the initial seed money to provide supplies and the purchase of one panel, the project has grown to include a total of 30 panels. They are expected to generate enough energy to run all four of the science labs on campus.
"It feels like a dream to think that an idea I had resulted from my AP Environmental class would have this kind of impact," said Stewart, expressing gratitude for Wheeler's help.
Wheeler said the success of the project was due to Parker's efforts and willingness to follow through on the project from start to finish.
“I've had other students talk about environmental initiatives on campus, but Parker had the persistence to make it happen," she said.
1.How did the app help Stewart start his project?
A.To find an ideal location. B.To conduct an energy audit.
C.To look up specific information. D.To introduce financial aids.
2.Who invested in Stewart's project at the beginning?
A.Sayre School. B.His parents.
C.Synergy Home. D.His community.
3.What inspired Stewart to do his solar power project?
A.The phone app he discovered.
B.The air pollution in his community.
C.A suggestion from his science teacher.
D.An idea from his Environmental class.
4.What contributed to Stewart's success according to Wheeler?
A.His wisdom. B.His bravery.
C.His willpower. D.His independence.
Barbican Art Gallery
A world-class arts and learning center, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theater and many visual arts from Egypt.
Tickets:
Adult: £10 online/£12 at the door
13-17 years old: £6 online/£8 at the door
Children aged 12 and under: Free
Opening Times:
Sat.—Wed.: 10 a.m.—6 p.m.; Thu.一Fri.: 10 a.m.一9 p.m.
Review by Laura Miller: I have just watched To Kill a Mockingbird here. The play and actors were fantastic. Nice and clean ladies' toilets with hot water. During the interval, they were selling the usual ice cream and drinks. Not all staff were friendly, but most were. I would come again to watch another show or even the same one.
The British Museum
A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening times:
Free, open daily 10 a.m.—17:30 p.m.
The Museum is closed on Jan. 1, Good Friday (April 10, 2020) and Dec. 24, 25 & 26, but open every other day of the year.
Review by Robert James: I arrived at the main entrance line at 10:45 a.m., waited patiently as it rolled forward for a few minutes. Now 11:30 a.m. with two thirds of the line to go, another 30 minutes to wait and with knowledge that I had to go downtown shopping by 1 p.m., I turned on my heels and left.
1.How much will a couple with kids of 11 and 14 pay for online tickets of the Art Gallery?
A.£20. B.£26.
C.£32. D.£36.
2.What did Miller like best about Barbican Art Gallery?
A.Dance. B.Film.
C.Music. D.Theater.
3.What do the gallery and the museum have in common?
A.Both offer free admission. B.Egyptian exhibits are on display.
C.They're open all year round. D.They're located downtown.
阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
These days our society develops rapidly and forces people to rush. It appears that people have got used to being in a hurry. However, it’s better for people to take their time and live their life at a slower pace than to hurry to get things done.
The main reason that convinces us to be against doing work in a hurry is the possibility of doing wrong in a rush. When people do their jobs or take action in a hurry, they can’t make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste.” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly.
Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. On the contrary, being in a hurry will make us lose chances of enjoying our lives.
Finally, slower life pace provides better health conditions for us. As is known to all, taking action in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will become a loser and that annoys them. But being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally (精神上). According to some studies, people who have a slower pace suffer fewer diseases, tend to be happier and live much longer than those whose life is tense, even if the former finish jobs more slowly than the latter.
In short, working quickly will bring about more material benefits to make our society more advanced. Yet, much stress can’t bring enjoyment, friends and health, which are much more important than money and other material advantages. Therefore, take your time and live your life at a slower pace.
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语法填空
The information I 1. (collect) in the last few years leads me to believe that speed reading may be less 2. (use) than most people think. The claim that you can read and comprehend (理解) over 30,000 words per minute is overstated. One researcher proved this in a study 3. irrelevant and illogical sentences were added to the text. The “speed readers” tested didn’t notice the irrelevant lines – the readers who read slowly spotted them immediately.
I’ve interviewed people who have attended the introductory sessions (课程) 4. (offer) by some speed reading courses. 5. (them) stories indicate that improper methods are sometimes used to sell the courses. Here is how: First, you’re asked to read a passage from a book 6. which most persons know little. Your reading speed and comprehension are tested during this exercise. Then, after about half 7. hour of instruction, another reading test is given. But this time the reading is the one most Americans know well – such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Not 8. (surprising), persons attending these introductory sessions find that their “exit” speed and comprehension are better than their “entry” 9. (perform).
I’m one of the fiction readers who appreciate the beauty in good writing. Occasionally I’ll read a passage or sentence over and over again just 10. (let) the beauty of its construction soak in (渗透). Good writing must be read carefully and thoughtfully to be appreciated.
课文背诵填空。
1.I have even been put into space rockets and sent to _____________. Anyhow, my goal is to _________. I am now ____________ that I am a devoted friend and helper of the human race!
2.There are two main sets of Games---the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years ___________.
3.As a matter of fact, every country wants the opportunity. It’s ____________ but also a great honour to be chosen.
4.Daisy smiled. That’s good news. It shows the importance of wildlife protection, but I’d like to help __________. The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest.
5.“It contains a powerful drug which affects mosquitoes. You should __________the rainforest where I live and appreciate how the animals live together. No rainforest, no animals, no drugs.”
6.They were so popular that their fans formed clubs in order to _____________them. Each week on TV, the Monkees would play and sing songs written by other musicians. However, _____________in which they became more serious about their work, the Monkees started to play and sing their own songs like a real band.
7.The design of the room was _______popular in those days. It was also a treasure ______gold and jewels, which took the country’s best artists about ten years to make.
根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。
注意：将首字母一起填写到答题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。
1.If you can’t be a pencil to write anyone’s happiness, try to be a nice eraser to r___________ someone’s sadness.
2.If we are to succeed, we’ll have to provide something our competitors don’t so that we can be c___________ in the business world.
3.Would you please keep silent? The weather report ___________ (broadcast) and I want to listen.
4.After losing the championship match, it really r___________ salt into John’s wound for his girl- friend to break up with him the next day.
5.On her birthday she received a box of chocolates with a card ___________ (attach) to it, saying “Happy birthday!”
6.According to the latest law, those criminals who deliberately attack doctors shall not be treated______ (mercy).
7.He was over the age limit and therefore his a___________ for the job was refused.
8.When the s___________ was interviewed, he said his survival was a wonder.
9.He was very careless in his work, so he really d___________ to be fired.
10.He came across an old photo in the container, which called up ___________ (pain) memories.
