The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smart phone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic(怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technologies in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful ---both in school and in life. Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks---both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete senten3ces and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meanings and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas. Berninger said.
Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “minds eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.
“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”
1.What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?
A.The absence of blackboard in classroom.
B.The use of new technologies in teaching.
C.The lack of practice in handwriting.
D.The popular use of smart phones.
2.Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?
A.Spelling improves one’s memory of words.
B.Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.
C.Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.
D.Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.
3.What does minds eye in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Window. B.Soul. C.Picture. D.Imagination.
4.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A.Computers can help people with their choice of words.
B.Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.
C.Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms.
D.Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.
There’s a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley called So Much Trouble In The World. Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people. The UN understands this too––– that’s why it made Nov 16th “International Day for Tolerance”.
But first of all, what is tolerance? According to French philosopher Voltaire, tolerance is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty (脆弱) and error; let us pardon each other’s fool––– that is the first law of nature.”
Very often, people don’t realize that they’re intolerant. This is because intolerance has a lot to do with ignorance. For example, the UN’s campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males. But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men don’t put themselves in the shoes of women.
It’s worth thinking a little about the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”. Are they the best words to describe the evils of which we’re speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someone isn’t necessarily a very respectful thing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that there’s something wrong with them.
Still, what Voltaire said stands: We humans are not perfect and this weakness is something that we all share. That’s the reason we should be tolerant. It’s a little like generosity. We can give things to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness.
1.What’s the purpose of the UN “International Day For Tolerance”?
A.To arouse people’s awareness of tolerance among people.
B.To celebrate the founding of the UN.
C.To solve the problem of global warming.
D.To change peopled opinion towards globalization.
2.Why do men behave intolerantly towards women?
A.Because men don’t realize the purpose of the UN.
B.Because men are physically stronger than women.
C.Because men don’t appreciate the shoes of women.
D.Because men are not willing to understand women.
3.Why is it meaningless to use the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”?
A.Because they are hard to pronounce in English.
B.Because they don’t express the exact meaning people refer to.
C.Because they can’t be translated into other languages.
D.Because they can’t be used in a respectful way.
4.In what sense is “tolerance” similar to “generosity”?
A.Humans are advised to treat others better.
B.Humans leant to find faults in others.
C.Humans need to give something to others.
D.Humans will change their attitudes to others.
The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.
Central Park
One of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.
Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other features.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.
1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?
A.Central Park.
B.Hudson River Park.
C.Central Park Zoo.
D.Washington Square Park.
2.What can we learn about Central Park?
A.It is primarily an artificial park.
B.It is the first public park built in the world.
C.It was the most crowded park when first built.
D.It especially attracts pedestrian and artists.
3.When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?
A.In the 1860s. B.In 1934.
C.In the mid-1980s. D.In 1988.
假设你叫李华，你校的外籍教师Mr. Brown上周末踢足球时摔伤并住院了。请你代表全班同学，用英文给他写封邮件，要点包括：
1. 询问他的伤情，并打算去看望他；
2. 告诉他不要担心你们的学习；
3. 祝他早日康复。
注意：1. 词数：100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
When I was a little kid, my mother was often busy take good care of the vegetables in the garden. Therefore, we could enjoy differently vegetables throughout the year. My mother cooked the vegetables but fed us with love. When I was 18, my mother encouraged her to do anything I liked. It was then when I decided to plant gardens in a way of art all over the world. Eight year later I made it, and I even succeed in planting roses at Court Square Park.
Gardening has teach me that looking after a garden is same as creating our lives. We won’t get those of beautiful flowers in life until we first do the work just right.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内的单词的正确形式。
Thailand’s long-lasting tourism image of a nation, 1. is filled with 2. (origin) rainforests, mountains and clean, untouched beaches, 3. (attract) more than 32 million visitors a year. However, its global popularity comes at 4. cost to the local environment.
In order to preserve Thailand’s natural wonders, the nation is considering a plan to cut the waste 5. (bring) by visitors with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The goal is 6. (reduce) plastic garbage by up to 50% by 2020. The government is calling on visitors to leave “only 7. (they) footprints and take only good 8. (memory)”. A number of nation’s most attractive scenic spots have already take actions 9. (instant). For example, Ko Mak, an island famous 10. its pure white sandy beaches, and a popular diving island Ko Tao are both sharing some environmental solutions with local businesses and visitors.
