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外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit1_单元时事拓展阅读

外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit1_单元时事拓展阅读

Unit1 单元时事拓展阅读hinas primary school students to learn how to avoid stock market pitfalls投资理财进课堂金融素养从娃娃抓起阅读提示:中国将在学校教育中大力普及证券期货知识,推动全社会树立理性投资意识,将投资教育逐步纳入国民教育体系。

China's Ministry of Education and the country's securities regulator said they would be working together to"increase financial literacy"among China's youth. Officials said the campaign to improve understanding of the country's securities and futures markets would begin with textbooks for primary and middle schools.For years, authorities have been trying to improve financial literacy as retirees or less savvy investors have lost their savings Over the last year thousands of Chinese have lost money in peer-to-peer lending schemes and other online scams.Tech companies have unveiled financial literacy apps for kids while schools in cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have introduced related lessons. In 2014, students in Shanghai scored the highest of any country on a financial literacy test conducted by the OECD.Officials said they would also focus on improving the financial literacy of teachers, encouraging universities to offer related courses to all students and find other "invented" ways to improve understanding of markets like internships or virtual trading. The country's securities regulator said it would also be offering its own courses and lectures.。

外研版高中英语新教材必修一reading原文精编Word(高一暑假预习必备)

外研版高中英语新教材必修一reading原文精编Word(高一暑假预习必备)

Unit 1 A new startUnderstanding ideasMy first day at senior highAfter I had pictured it over and over again in my mind, the big day finally arrived: my first day at senior high! I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my eagerness to get to know my new school.The campus was still quiet when I arrived, so I decided to explore a bit. I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I heard a voice behind me. “New here?” Turning around, I saw an older man. "Yes," I replied. “I’m wondering what life is going to be like here. " "Don't worry,” he gave me a smile. "You'll soon find out.”How true these words were! When my English teacher stepped into the classroom, I was surprised to see the same older man I had met earlier.“Good morning,everyone. Before we start, please come to the front one by one and introduce yourself to the class. I'll go first…”“What?!" I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just wouldn't start. “I should say my name, of course. But what else? What could I say to make a good first impression? Something about my insect collection, perhaps. “I was organising my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge. “It' s your turn!”With butterflies in my stomach, I breathed deeply. “Hi, I’m Meng Hao.” Everyone started laughing. I looked at them in panic. Nice to know we share the same name,” said my new teacher.I had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself! Although I was embarrassed, his words made me a lot more relaxed!When w e had all introduced ourselves, Mr Meng said, “ Well done, everyone! I know this isn't easy for many of you. But this is just the kind of thing you are going to face at senior high. Challenges like this might sometimes put you under pressure. But it all depends on what you do. Keep calm and be prepared. That way, you'll make the most of your time at senior high.”People say, "Well begun, half done.” I guess this was a good beginning to my new school life.Developing ideasHigh school hintsInterviewer: Hello and welcome to School Talk! Today I'm joined by Lisa Osborne. Lisa graduated from our school last June and is about to go to college. Lisa, thank you for coming to share your suggestions for high school with us.Lisa: Hi, everybody. I'm very glad to be back. I feel as if high school was only yesterday. Interviewer: So what helped when you first started high school?Lisa: Orientation Day was really helpful. It's a fantastic opportunity for new students to get to know the school and the other students. I even made some new friends! Just keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.Interviewer: That's sound advice for sure. But how did you deal with new challenges, like startinga new course?Lisa: I had a chemistry test right at the end of the first week. I was frightened at the sight of the test paper. But then I figured I'd better just go all out and see what happens. If you fail, no problem --next time you can fail better!Interviewer: So, hold your head up, then. But life is not always easy. You must have had some moments when you were disappointed. If so, how did you deal with them?Lisa: As a member of the school volleyball team, I wasn’t selected for the end-of-year competition.At first I was really sad, but later I realised that I joined the team for the love of the sport. It wasn't just about winning. So I kept working hard to support my teammates during our training. There's always a way to be part of something you love, isn't there?Interviewer: Yes, I totally agree. Is there anything else in particular that you'd like to share with us?Lisa: Looking back at my high school life, the most important advice I'd give are these wonderful words from the writer Maya Angelou. She said, “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.” So, give your friends a hand when they need it. And this will make you feel good, too. Interviewer: Awesome! Well, thanks again for coming to speak to us, Lisa. And good luck with college.Lisa: Thank you.Unit 2 Exploring EnglishUnderstanding ideasNeither Pine nor Apple in PineappleHave you ever asked yourself why people often have trouble learning English? I hadn't, until one day my five-year-old son asked me whether there was ham in a hamburger. There isn't, this made me realize that there's no egg in eggplant either. Neither is there pine nor apple in pineapple. This got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn.For example, in our free time we can sculpt a sculpture and paint a painting, but we take a photo. And when we are traveling we say that we are in the car or the taxi, but on the train or bus! While we're doing all this traveling, we can get seasick at sea, airsick in the air and carsick in a car, but we don't get homesick when we get back home. And speaking of home, why aren't homework and housework the same thing? If "hard" is the opposite of "soft", why are "hardly" and "softly" not an opposing pair? If harmless actions are the opposite of harmful actions, why are shameless and shameful behaviors the same?When we look out of the window and see rain or snow, we can say "it's raining" or "it's snowing". But when we see sunshine, we can't say "it's sunshining".Even the smallest words can be confusing. When you see the capitalized "WHO" in a medical report, do you read it as the "who" in "Who's that?" What about "IT" and "US"?You also have to wonder at the unique madness of a language in which a house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm is only heard once it goes off!English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race. That is why when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And that is why when I wind up my watch, it starts, but when I wind up this passage, it ends.Developing ideasMisadventures in EnglishLast week, our forum asked if you had any funny or strange stories about using English. We didn't expect to get so many posts! Here are some of our favourites, to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside world!Yancy:People say that the British always play safe with what they eat. Not true! I went to a summer school in Manchester and my English teacher was called Maggie. One day, a different teacher took our class. He told us that Maggie couldn't teach that day COZ she had a frog in her throat. Poor Maggie - but why did she try to eat such a big frog?Sophie:When I first visited New York, I went to a downtown shopping centre to buy some winter boots. At the information desk at the entrance, I asked a lady where the shoe section was. She said that it was on the first floor. So I went up to the first floor, but couldn't find any shoes. I decided to leave. When I was looking for the exit, I saw that shoes were actually sold downstairs on the ground floor, not the first floor. Why did she give me the wrong information?Julien:I've got an English penfriend, who I finally got to meet in London this summer. He had told me that his grandfather was "really wicked". But when I met his grandfather, I liked him a lot. I found it very odd. Why did my friend use a negative word about such a nice man?Zheng Xu:The British must have really high standards. I was part of a student exchange programme between a university in England and my university in China. I spent days preparing and writing my first English paper. I knew I had done a good job and was looking forward to getting a positive comment. When I got the paper back, I found my teacher had written the comment "Not bad!" Not bad? But there weren't any errors in my paper.Unit 3 Family mattersUnderstanding ideasLike Father, Like Son(The living room. Friday night. A table and two chairs at front centre. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.)Grandfather: And... I win! (Son enters room.)Father: Not again! Oh look, here comes my boy. How are you, son?Son: (nervously approaching the table) Erm... Dad, can we talk?Father: Sure! You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.Son: OK. Here it is. I've decided not to go to university. I want to focus on my bandand have a career in music when I leave school.Father:(raising his voice in surprise)You can't be serious! What about yourfuture career as a lawyer?!Son: I knew you'd say that. You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that'sonly because you are a lawyer.Father: What's wrong with being alawyer? Lawyers help people and are respected by others.Son: Yes, but I'm not interested in law. I want to work in a studio, not a court.Grandfather: (looking at Father) Calm down. OK?Father: (ignoring Grandfather's words) Stop daydreaming! Playing in a band is not a job.Son: Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now. Making music is a job.Grandfather:(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice) Hey! I told you to calm down, both of you!Father: But I told him to study something useful at university!Grandfather: (laughing) Easy, son! I remember when you were his age, you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.Father: And you wanted me to be an engineer!Grandfather: I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer - a happy engineer.Father: But in the end, you just advised me to think carefully.Grandfather: Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents. I'm so proud of you. Your son is proud of you, too.Son: Of course I am, but I have different talents.Grandfather:(turning to Son) Why don't you also take my advice and think carefullybefore jumping in with both feet?Son: Well, I could try...Grandfather: If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future. And I’m sure playing in a band will help you make lots of newfriends at university.Father: Yes, lots of new lawyer friends!Son:(with a sigh) Dad... (Curtain)Developing ideasJust a BrotherIt was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair had to choose - brotherly love, or a chance to win the race?For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, who had been rushed to the medical area.The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children. "Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it's a cool thing to do," says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train. Despite arguments over "stupid things" now and then, Alistair agrees that having a brother is an advantage. "Throughout my entire life, I've had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been an enormously positive force."Watched by millions, the ending to the race has divided opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, his decision was easy to explain: "Mum wouldn't have been happy if I'd left Jonny behind." At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a medal - he was just a brotherUnit 4Understanding ideasCLICK FOR A FRIEND?How would you feel if moving to a new town meant losing track of your friends? What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be delivered? This was how things worked not very long ago. Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed significantly.Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in touch with the people that we want to remain friends with. Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships. All you need is a wi-fi connection.The digital age also enables us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual instrument. Whatever our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, even if they live on the other side of the world.But when you "friend" people online, does this mean that they really are your friends?It depends.If people always exchange true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.On social media sites, people tend to post only positive updates that make them appear happy and friendly. But smiling photos can hide real problems. Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog. A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with criminals.But this doesn't mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater. Although technology has changed the way we acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same. As Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.Developing ideasAfter Twenty YearThe short story "After Twenty Years" is set in New York on a cold, dark night. Most people have left work to go home, and this part of the city is now quiet. A policeman who is checking the area sees a man outside a shop. He goes up to the man and finds he has a scar on his face. They have a chat and the man starts to tell his story."Twenty years ago tonight," said the man, "I dined here at 'Big Joe' Brady's with Jimmy Wells, my best chum, and the finest chap in the world. He and I were raised here in New York, just like two brothers, together. I was eighteen and Jimmy was twenty. The next morning I was to start for the West to make my fortune. You couldn't have dragged Jimmy out of New York; he thought it was the only place on earth. Well,we agreed that night that we would meet here again exactly twenty years from that date and time, no matter what our conditions might be or from what distance we might have to come. We figured that in twenty years each of us ought to have our destiny worked out and our fortunes made, whatever they were going to be.""It sounds pretty interesting," said the policeman. "Rather a long time between meets, though, it seems to me. Haven't you heard from your friend since you left?""Well, yes, for a time we corresponded," said the other. But after a year or two we lost track of each other. You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he's alive, for he always was the truest, staunchest old chap in the world. He'll never forget. I came a thousand miles to stand in this door tonight, and it's worth it if my old partner turns up."(Excerpts from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry)Unit 5 Into the wildUnderstanding ideasThe Monarch’s JourneyMany animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This annual movement is called migration. They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around4,000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information - the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky - allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.solution to the mystery of the monarch's amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.The research on the monarch's behaviour has however led to a greater awareness of this creature. People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works,there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance itDeveloping ideasAn Encounter with NatureAs a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements. But despite the wind and the rain, I still enjoy working outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe animals in their natural environment.My favourite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world's first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers.Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned... and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear. With water falling off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger to press the button. A second later, the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When Iexperience was now captured forever in a single image.From time to time I look at the photo as a reminder to show respect to all animals.It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.Unit 6 Understaning ideasLongji Rice TerracesImagine mountains wrapped in silver water, shining in the spring sun. Summer sees the mountains turn bright green with growing rice. During autumn, these same mountains are gold, and in winter they are covered in sheets of white frost. These are the colours of the Longji Rice Terraces.These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi is home. Starting in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years, until its completion in the early Qing Dynasty. Reaching as far as the eye can see, these terraces cover tall mountains, often from the bottom to the very top.So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces? Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. During the rainy season, it is along these waterways that rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value. This knowledge is passed down through families, which means that new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder created by people and nature working together.Developing ideasA Love of Gardening"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." These words come from the author of the book The Secret Garden, first published in 1911. At that time, only the very rich in Britain had gardens. Very soon after this, homes with gardens began to be built. This is what started the British love of gardening!Today, millions of Brits like to say that they have "green fingers", with around half the population spending their free time gardening.For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. Each spring, children plant sunflowers and wait to see which one is the tallest. Expert gardeners know just the right corner for roses, and others spend hours trying to grow perfect vegetables to enter into competitions. And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them.But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things. Today, there are over 4,000 people in London waiting for such pieces of land. One recent idea has been to turn rooftops and walls into private gardens. These gardens have helped make the cities greener and improve air quality.As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. What other free-time activity allows you to be at one with nature and create more beautiful living things? And if you’re in any doubt about this, take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden: "Where you tend a rose... A thistle cannot grow."。

高中英语必修一阅读材料分析 → 高中英语必修一阅读材料解析

高中英语必修一阅读材料分析 → 高中英语必修一阅读材料解析

高中英语必修一阅读材料分析→ 高中英语必修一阅读材料解析高中英语必修一阅读材料解析本文档旨在对高中英语必修一中的阅读材料进行解析和分析。

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材料1材料1 是一篇题为 "The Day I Got Lost" 的文章。

文章描述了主人公在公园迷路的经历。

通过描写主人公感到的恐慌、无助以及最终遇见好心人的情节,文章传达了困境中的希望和善意的力量。

材料2材料2 是一篇题为 "The Importance of Time Management" 的短文。

短文强调了时间管理的重要性,并提供了一些时间管理的建议。

通过具体的例子和实用的方法,短文向读者传达了高效利用时间的重要性。

材料3材料3 是一篇题为 "The Benefits of Exercise" 的短文。

短文讨论了锻炼对身体和心理健康的益处。

通过列举了一些科学研究的结果和真实的案例,短文试图说服读者开始积极参与体育活动,并享受锻炼带来的好处。

材料4材料4 是一篇题为 "The Impact of Social Media" 的文章。

文章讨论了社交媒体对个人和社会的影响。

作者提供了一些积极和消极的例子,并给出了自己的观点。

文章引发了对社交媒体在现代社会中的作用和影响的思考。

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新外研版英语必修一_Unit 1 单元话题阅读理解练习

新外研版英语必修一_Unit 1 单元话题阅读理解练习

Unit 1 A New Start单元话题阅读理解练习(2022秋·广西南宁·高一南宁市邕宁高级中学校考阶段练习)These next three years in senior high school may see many relationships coming to an end, a lot of drama between people, and especially a lot of stress (压力). During these next years, you’ll experience a lot, and hopefully, this advice could be of use to you.First of all, high school is not how the movies show it to be. There are no life-changing things that make you popular, and there are no big parties where teens enjoy themselves together and new friends are made. The reality is that you’ll stay up till three in the morning doing homework, the food in the school isn’t the best, and you will cry about everything.Just know walking through this next part of your life won’t be a simple walk in the park. You will go through difficulties, but at the end of the day, you’ll decide whether they’re going to influence you or not. While going through a difficult or unpleasant time, know that whatever happens these experiences don’t define (界定) you.These next moments will be happy, mad, sad, etc. There will be amazing good days, and awful bad ones. Be yourself because many comments will be made about you, your friends, your attitude (态度), and everything in your life. Aside from those people that cause drama, make bad comments about you, and hurt you, there are people who love you and want the best for you. Learning this will take time and you’ll be hurt, but you will be okay. So, in a word, a high school is a work in progress.High school only comes along once, so make the most of it because very quickly you’ll be shaking your principal’s (校长的) hand while they hand you your high school diploma (毕业证书).1.What does the author stress about high school life in paragraph 2?A.It has challenges ahead.B.It is full of competition.C.It is a time for making friends.D.It offers chances to win popularity.2.What helps high schoolers deal with troubles according to paragraph 3?A.Regular exercise.B.Enough patience.C.Right attitude to life.D.Support from school leaders.3.What does the author want to tell new high schoolers in paragraph 4?A.To avoid unfriendly people.B.To be prepared for what will happen.C.To work hard to make progress.D.To try to protect those who love them.4.Why does the author write the text?A.To share his failures with new high schoolers.B.To offer his suggestions to new high schoolers.C.To tell new high schoolers how he managed stress.D.To explain the importance of study to new high schoolers.(2023秋·湖北十堰·高一统考期末)Classroom Activities for StudentsThink, Pair and ShareTime—30 minutesDescription—You can create questions based on a particular topic taught in the class. You can pair up your students for this activity. Give them enough time to think and come up with solutions. They will be able to discuss on those particular topics.Benefits—With this task, students can get into conversation with partners and develop their confidence and communication skills.Group DiscussionTime—30 minutesDescription—Divide the class into two to three groups with equal participants (参与者) focused on a single topic. Each group has to share their ideas and thoughts on the same topic.Benefits—In class discussions, there are interaction (互动) and teamwork among the students. Here students are learning from each other.QuizTime—20 minutesDescription—You can divide the class into two groups, and ask questions related to the subject to each group. Each question is made up of four choices from which they have to choose the right answer. The group with the correct answer will get the points.Benefits—This activity helps the students get knowledge and teamwork and improves memory.PictionaryTime—5 minutesDescription—Students are always excited to take part in this activity. You can divide the class into two groups and ask one of the students to pick up a word and draw a picture describing it. The opposite group is supposed to guess the word, and if they correctly guess the word, they will get to draw next.Benefits—This helps students in improving concentration, focus and communication skills.5.What can the students do in group discussion?A.Write down some words.B.Create some questions on historical topic.C.Compete with others in choosing topics.D.Exchange thoughts and ideas among groups.6.Which would you choose if you like guessing words from pictures?A.Think, pair and share.B.Group discussion.C.Quiz.D.Pictionary.7.Where is this text probably taken from?A.A textbook.B.An education magazine.C.An advertisement.D.A research report.(2023春·浙江杭州·高一杭州市长河高级中学校考期中)A Guide to FreshmanFood ServiceThe URS Cafeteria opens from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with cash or your Students’ Card. You can put cash into your Students’ Card at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food from the cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy your meals, have your meetings with your friends and even study.TransportationThe URS Express is a shuttle service. It transports students between campus and the Mattson Centre, the nearest shopping center. Operation hours are between 9:00 a. m. and 3:00 p. m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $2.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.Relaxation and HealthThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m., closed on Sundays.The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional, and social health. A doctor and a nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m 8.What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?A.Add money to your Students’ Card and play chess.B.Do your homework and watch TV.C.Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.D.Have meals with your friends.9.What can the URS Express do for the students?A.Provide students with campus tours.B.Provide convenient transport to students on weekdays.C.Take students to the nearest shopping center.D.Carry the students to the lecture halls.10.Who can you get help from for your writing?A.The professors.B.Trainers.C.V olunteers.D.Classmates.(2023·高一课时练习)To most of us, school means classes, teachers, schedules, grades and tests. But for the children at Sudbury Valley School, Massachusetts, school is very different.Firstly, there are no lessons. All the children, aged between 4 and 19, do whatever they want to. There are no teachers—only “staff (员工) members”. The idea behind this is that you do not need to make children learn, because children want to learn anyway. “You do not need to say to a three-year-old, ‘Go to explore your environment.’ You can’t stop him or her!” says Daniel Greenberg, a founder of the school. “But if you make children do what you want all day, they will lose all taste for learning and can’t realize their potential.”At Sudbury Valley School, you will permit children to talk, read, paint, cook, work on computers, study French, play the piano, climb trees, or just run around. Two boys spent three years just fishing!The other way in which Sudbury Valley School is different is that the children can decide the rules. Every week, there is a school meeting where both children and staff have one vote each—even the four-year-olds. They decide the school rules, how to spend the school budget (预算), and even which staff members they want and do not want any more.When the school first opened in 1968, people said it would never work. But today, the school has 200 students, and 80% of its students go on to college. Even the two boys who went fishing all the time have successful careers today. One of them is a musician and the other is a computer scientist.11.What is the main topic of the article?A.Children’s hobbies.B.An unusual school.C.A school without rules.D.Education in the US.12.What does the school believe?A.Children learn best when they do what they want to do.B.Teachers cannot teach children well.C.Learning is for adults—children should only play.D.Children should only learn about one thing at a time.13.What does Daniel Greenberg say about three-year-olds?A.They are too young to learn anything.B.They are very naughty.C.They want to be outside all the time.D.They love learning.14.Which of the following is correct in the school meetings?A.The older children have more power than the younger children.B.A child has more power than an adult.C.Everybody has equal power.D.The younger children have more power than the older children.(2022秋·上海·高一校联考阶段练习)All Miss White had been told about the new boy was that he’d spent most of his life in some kind of orphanage, and that the gray-haired “aunt and uncle” with whom he now lived were really foster parents(养父母), paid by the Welfare Department of the City of New York. A less devoted teacher might have pressed for more details, but Miss White was content with the rough outline. It was enough to fill her with a sense of mission that shone from her eyes, from the first morning he joined the fourth grade.He arrived early and sat in the back row, his backbone very straight, his ankles crossed precisely under the desk and his hands folded on the center of its top, and while the other children were filling in, he received a long, expressionless stare from each of them.“We have a new classmate this morning,” Miss White said, “His name is Vincent Sabella, and he comes from New York City. I know we’ll all do our best to make him feel at home.”This time they all swung around to stare at once, which caused him to duck his head slightly and shift his weight from one side to the other. Ordinarily, the fact of someone’s coming from New York might have held a certain status, for to most of the children the city was a frightening, adult place that swallowed up their fathers every day. But anyone could see at a glance that Vincent Sabella had nothing to do with it. Even if you could ignore his twisted black hair and gray skin, his clothes would have given him away: ridiculously new pants, ridiculously old sports shoes and a yellow sweatshirt, much too small, with the faded remains of a Mickey Mouse design stamped on its chest.The girls decided that he wasn’t very nice and turned away, but the boys remained in their inspection, looking him up and down with faint smiles. This was the kind of kid they were accustomed to thinking of as “tough,” the kind whose stare has made all of them uncomfortable at one time or another in unfamiliar neighborhoods; here was a unique chance for revenge.15.What can you learn about Miss White and Vincent from the first two paragraphs?A.Since nobody had ever seen Vincent’s parents, he now lived all by himself.B.Miss White knew Vincent so well that she’d like to focus every bit of attention on him.C.Vincent sat in the back row so as to arouse attention caused by his late arrival.D.Miss White made an attempt to do her part to make Vincent feel welcome.16.Why does the author mention “New York” in the third and the fourth paragraphs?A.To state a certain distinction between Vincent and people’s imagination.B.To demonstrate children’s desire to go to see their fathers.C.To illustrate Vincent’s distant origin.D.To emphasize Vincent’s low social status from his shabby clothes.17.Which of the following words can best describe Vincent?A.Nervous and uneasy.B.Devoted but shy.C.Silent and genuine.D.Sensitive but unfortunate.18.What can you infer from the text about Vincent’s new classmates?A.They used to consider people like Vincent to be very tough.B.They were either unconcerned or unfriendly toward him.C.They barely noticed the new boy sitting in the back of the classroom.D.They were very curious about the newcomer in a kind and considerate manner.(2023春·内蒙古呼和浩特·高一统考阶段练习)After noticing that her eighth grade students had problems focusing during math class, a North Carolina teacher decided to channel (引导) their energy in a different way—cycling.It doesn’t sound like the most common thing to do during math class, but Bethany Lambeth, a teacher from Wake County, says that ever since she fixed cycling machines under her students’ desks, the quality of their work has improved greatly. They are paying more attention to what the teachers say, and, most importantly, they are no longer fidgeting all the time.“Before, they were drumming on their desks or touching other students. They don’t do that any more now. Their feet are getting the movement out,” she said. “There has been a huge increase in the quality of our students’work and a decrease in the amount of missing work. I think the world is changing a lot and kids need to be able to do something different.”Lambeth fixed the cycling machines at the end of last year, which cost around $150 each. The cost was covered by money from kind people. Not all desks have pedals (踏板) under them, so not all the children have to use one. The school is hoping to get more pedals because of the role cycling machines could play.The kids clearly love the new “toys”. Sofia Fedele, one of Lambeth’s students, said cycling helped her focus on her work during class. “I usually tap my feet and stuff to keep me focused, I think pedaling is much better, it keeps me exercising and focused,” she said.Quinn Spear, another student in Lambeth’s class, also mentioned the good effect on health of cycling during class. He told reporters that he had pedaled 5.5 miles and burned 133 calories, all before 10 a.m.19.What does the underlined word “fidgeting” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Keeping moving the body.B.Competing with each other.C.Doubling themselves.D.Laughing at others.20.Who paid for the cycling machines?A.The school.B.The students.C.Some companies.D.Some nice people.21.What does the author want to tell us by the examples in the last two paragraphs?A.The kids’ improvement in math.B.The kids’ love for the machines.C.The easy operation of pedaling.D.The importance of exercising.22.What is the text mainly about?A.The school helps students concentrate on class.B.A new way of exercising is becoming popular.C.How a machine changes students’ performance in class.D.How students in a North Carolina school have class.(2023春·广西来宾·高一象州县中学校考阶段练习)Students usually go to school from Monday to Friday. But some schools in the USA are getting shorter weeks. Classes go for four days instead of five.There are some reasons for this change. School leaders hope longer weekends may give teachers a good rest. And schools could spend less money on buses or electricity.But is a four-day school week better for students and parents?Some experts did research to find out the effects. They talked to people about the change. “Some people really like it,” said Christopher Doss, an expert. “Parents get to spend more time with their kids. And they think everyone can be less stressed and sleep more.”The experts didn’t just want opinions though. They looked at the data. “In fact, we could not find a lot of data to support the parents,” Doss said. Parents did spend more time with their kids. But the study didn’t find that they were less stressed.The experts also discovered a problem. “We found that kids probably learned a little less every year,” Doss said. “That can add up to a lot less.” So the question is while the change is welcomed, is it worth having kids learn less?Many students have their own ideas about the change. “I think weeks should be four days,” Chris said. “Every Sunday, I wish for just one more day to prepare for school.” Maya is more in the middle. “I don’t mind a four-day week, but I still like school,” she said. “The bad side is that Tuesday will feel like Monday!”Are you for a four-day week? Or are you OK with five?23.What are the reasons that some schools in the USA are getting shorter weeks?①To save money.①To give teachers a good rest.①To make parents less stressed.①To help kids get better prepared for school.A.①①B.①①C.①①D.①①24.What kind of data did the experts fail to find?A.Those to support students’ ideas.B.Those to support school leaders ‘ideas.C.Those to show parents were less stressed.D.Those to show parents spent more time with their children.25.What problem did the experts find about the four-day school week?A.Students learned less.B.Students had busier weekends.C.Parents had less time to care for their kids.D.Parents had to learn to teach their kids by themselves.26.In which part of a website can we read the text?A.Travel.B.Culture.C.History.D.Education.(2023春·江苏苏州·高一苏州中学校考阶段练习)Take a look inside a high school classroom. You will most likely find a teacher at the front of the class and students sitting at their desks. Yet, look closer, and you might notice a familiar scene: many of these students are not paying attention. Instead, they are dozing off (打盹)or even completely asleep.Today, the majority of high school students are not getting enough sleep. This is a serious problem, especially as students are doing more than ever with their time. They come to school early, spend hours listening to teachers and taking tests, then run off to practices and meetings, and come home to be faced with even more work. And the homework load these days is not light; teachers give hours’ worth of homework each night.Most kids need at least nine hours of sleep per night in order to function properly. Yet the period of this nine hours shifts as a child gets older. After puberty (青春期), the body’s internal clock changes so that it is difficult for teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m. So even if a student falls asleep at eleven, they would need to sleep until at least 8 am, to get a full night’s sleep. Considering the time at which most high schools in this country begin, those nine hours are clearly being shortened. Few high schools start after 8 a.m.However, there are schools that have paid attention to this research and pushed backward the start of their school day. In schools where the start time is after 8:30 in the morning, the teachers believe that there has been a real change in their students. They note that the students miss class less, pay more attention in class, perform better in class, and report lower levels of depression. The researchers of these studies say that the results are quite important and that more schools should consider pushing backward their start time of their school day. 27.Which of the following would the author agree with?A.High school students must go to bed before 10 p.m.B.High schools should begin their school day at a later time.C.Most schools should push forward the start of their school day.D.Kids should shorten their sleep time gradually as they grow older.28.The second paragraph mainly discusses ________.A.why high school students should get more sleepB.what’s life like for college students at presentC.why high school students feel sleepy in the classroomD.how to lighten high school students’ homework load29.The underlined word “shifts” probably means “________”.A.arrives B.reduces C.increases D.changes30.How do the teachers probably feel about the results of pushing backward the start of their school day? A.Disappointed.B.Satisfied.C.Puzzled.D.Surprised.(2023秋·湖南郴州·高一郴州一中统考期末)Schools across Britain are being asked to take part in a research project known as Teensleep to stagger (错开) their start times to suit the different biological clocks ofchildren, with 10-year-olds starting at 9 am and 15-year-olds starting at 10 am. Scientists believe that the body’s circadian rhythm (生理节律), which determines sleep-wake patterns over 24-hour periods, varies with a child’s age and that an earlier school start time for all students is not in the best interests of older children. “The research project will sign up 100 schools as part of the biggest study yet into the role that school start times play in the health of students,” said Paul Kelley of the University of Oxford.“The natural change in the biological clock to later in the 24-hour cycle is particularly obvious in the 14 to 24 age group. The change in the biological clock continues in later middle age, when people usually go back to the naturally earlier start time they felt comfortable with when they were 10-year-old children,” Dr Kelley said.“By the time you are 18, 19 or 20 you are suffering on average two hours of sleep loss a day and that is increasing so that at the end of the week you have suffered 10 hours of sleep loss. It has a hugely damaging impact on the body,” Dr Kelley told the Seience Festival in Bradford.“Students lose more sleep than doctors working a 24-hour shift during every school or university week... Schools are starting at any time they choose. There is no justification and no study suggesting that starting earlier is better,” he said. “Most people wake up to alarms because they don’t naturally wake up at the time they go to work, so we are a sleep-deprived (睡眠不足) society and this age group, 14 to 24, is more deprived than any other group of society,” he added.31.What’s the aim of the research project?A.To determine the sleep hours of children.B.To suit the different biological clocks of children.C.To change the start times of the schools across Britain.D.To study the influence of school times on students’ health.32.Which of the following statements might Dr. Kelley agree with?A.24-year-olds start school the latest.B.The older students are, the later they start school.C.The change in the biological clock doesn’t happen in later middle age.D.An earlier start time suits both the later middle age group and 10-year-olds.33.What has a great bad influence on the body?A.Work on weekends.B.The pressure of study.C.More and more sleep loss.D.The earlier school start time.34.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Schools always start earlier.B.Students are most sleep-deprived.C.Students are more stressed than doctors. D.Sleep deprivation has become a worldwide problem.参考答案:1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B【导语】本文是一篇说明文。

外研版高中英语课文文本必修一Module4Reading

外研版高中英语课文文本必修一Module4Reading

外研版高中英语课文文本必修一Module4ReadingXIAO LI : It's great to see you again, John.JOHN MARTIN : It's great to see you! It's been six years since we last saw each other, you know. And this is the first time I've visited yourhometown .XIAO LI : Yes, I'm so glad you could come.JOHN MARTIN : You know, I've seen quite a lot of China and I've visited some beautiful cities, but this is one of the most attractive places I've been to. It's so lively, and everyone seems so friendly.XIAO LI : Yes, it's one of the most interesting cities on the coast, everyone says so. I feel very fortunate living here. And I love living by the seaside .JOHN MARTIN : You live in the northwest of Xiamen, is that right?XIAO LI : Yes, that's right.JOHN MARTIN : What's the climate like?XIAO LI : Pretty hot and wet in the summer, but it can be quite cold in the winter.JOHN MARTIN : Sounds OK to me. There are a lot oftourists around. Don't they bother you?XIAO LI : Yes, they can be a nuisance in the summer because there are so many of them. JOHN MARTIN : Oh, look at that huge apartment block!XIAO LI : Yes, they've just completed it. The rent for an apartment there is very high. JOHN MARTIN : I believe you! This area's so modern!XIAO LI : Yes, this is the business district . They've put up a lot of high-rise buildings recently. And there are some great shopping malls . See, we're just passing one now. My wife's just bought a beautiful dress from one ofthe shops there.JOHN MARTIN : Maybe I could buy a few presents there.XIAO LI : I'll take you there tomorrow. Now we're leaving the business district andapproaching the harbour . We're entering the western district , the most interesting part of the city. It's got some really pretty parks ...JOHN MARTIN : It seems lovely. Is that Gulangyu Island,just across the water?XIAO LI : Yes, it is. It's a gorgeous island with some really interesting architecture .JOHN MARTIN : So they tell me. Do you think we could stop and walk around for a while?XIAO LI : Yes, I was just going to do that. We can park over there. A friend's told me about a nice little fish restaurant near here. Shall we go there for lunch?JOHN MARTIN : That sounds great. I'm starving!。

外研版高中英语必修一21

外研版高中英语必修一21

语篇提能阅读理解AAlfred Nobel, the great Swedish inventor and industrialist, was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833, but moved to Russia with his parents in 1842, where his father, Immanuel, made a strong position for himself in the engineering industry. Immanuel Nobel invented landmine and made a lot of money from the government during the Crimean War, but went bankrupt soon after.Then, the family returned to Sweden in 1859, where Alfred began his own study of explosives in his father's lab. He had never been to school or university but had taught himself,and by the time he was twenty, he became a skillful chemist and excellent linguist, speaking Swedish, Russian, German, French and English. He built up over 80 companies in 20 different countries. He was always searching for a meaning to life. He spent much time and money working on how to end the wars and keep the peace between nations, until his death in Italy in 1896. His famous last will,in which he left money to provide prizes for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature and peace,is a memorial to his interests and ideas. And so, the man is remembered and respected long after his death.1.Where was Alfred Nobel born? He was born in ________.A. SwissB. StockholmC. RussiaD. Moscow答案与解析B细节理解题。

高一英语备课《21世纪最新时文阅读材料30篇》素材 外研版必修1

高一英语备课《21世纪最新时文阅读材料30篇》素材 外研版必修1

《21世纪最新时文阅读材料30篇》How do Zhang Ziyi and Yao Ming Learn English?章子怡和姚明是如何学习英语的?Actress Zhang Ziyi, 27, is now not only a household name inChina, but also the face of Asian cinema in Hollywood. AlthoughZhang received praises for her work in the Oscar-winning movie"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (《卧虎藏龙》), she didn'tspeak a word of English at that time. When she met directorSteven Spielberg for the title role of American film, "Memoirs ofa Geisha" (《艺伎回忆录》), Zhang could only blurt out a fewwords her agent had taught her five minutes ago: "Hire(雇佣)me!"She finally got the role, which meant she had to speak onlyEnglish in the film. To improve her English, Zhang listened to andrepeated words and phrases she heard on music CDs. One of theartists she was listening to was Eminem, which obviously led tosome embarrassing (尴尬的) moments for Zhang. "I didn't always know what Eminem was talking about, so I wrote down the lyrics (歌词) and repeated them. Later, I understood how rude they were."Zhang said her favourite English idiom is "to drive one up the wall". "Learning English is driving me up the wall," she said.Like Zhang, basketball star Yao Ming also had to learn English to help his career development. Yao landed in the NBA in 2002. His team the Houston Rockets found a translator (翻译) for Yao. To adapt (适应) himself to the new environment, Yao used English as much as possible. On court, he had to use the language to communicate with his teammates. Off court, he tried to have conversations in English with his teacher just to practise.Yao Ming also had to memorize (记住) lots of new vocabulary. "Sometimes I learn a new word but quickly forgot it. But I find my memories are consolidated (强化) when someone uses it later."Now Yao is good at English. He doesn't need a translator anymore.Match point for new star郑洁:个子小怎么啦,我一样行。

外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit3_单元时事拓展阅读

外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit3_单元时事拓展阅读

Unit3 单元时事拓展阅读First aid hero saved his dad's life 急救英雄挽救了他父亲的生命阅读提示:15岁的米切尔用自己所学的急救知识在关键时刻挽救了父亲的生命......A young first aid hero was able to save his father’s life, thanks to the Red Cross first aid training he had received.Fifteen-year-old Mitchell Holmes, from Southampton, did not panic when his dad suddenly fell down because of a heart attack. Instead, remembering the training he had received, the young man immediately started to give his stricken father cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR) (心肺复苏)treatment,which helped to keep him alive until the ambulance arrived.Mitchell said:“When I saw what was happening, instinct took over. Since I,d taken two Red Cross first aid courses, I knew what to do. I gave my dad CPR treatment until the ambulance arrived and the paramedics(护理人员)took over.They said it must have been a difficult thing but I didn’t feel scared at the time—I just knew what I had to do.”Following the young hero’s swift action,his father Jeffrey (48) had a heart operation and has since made a full recovery.Recognizing his bravery,a teacher at Mitchell’s school nominated him to attend the ceremony of the British Red Cross’ Humanitarian Citizen Awards, which will take place in London on November 17.The annual awards honour the actions of young people aged 25 and under who have made a difference to someone’s life or their communities.。

外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit2_单元时事拓展阅读

外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit2_单元时事拓展阅读

Unit2 单元时事拓展阅读阅读提示:去年在各大短视频平台上走红的《一百万个可能》(One Million possibilities),是大家耳熟能详的年度神曲。

但你一定不知道这首歌的作词和原唱竟是一位外国姑娘。

Christine Welch’s One Million Possibilities, which was initially recorded in 2013, blew up on Chinese video sharing platform Douyin sometime in 2018. Evoking imagery of winter and the endless possibilities built into every living moment, the beautiful ballad struck a deep chord with Chinese netizens, and many began using it as a backing track for their Douyin videos.American Christine Welch sang a new version of the Chinese pop song A Million Possibilities, with lyrics inspired by works of Chinese ancient philosopher Zhuangzi, on the latest edition of “Everlasting Classics”, a variety show on China Central Television (CCTV).The adapted version used more symbols relating to Zhuangzi including butterflies, dreams, Penglai fairyland, etc. It also kept the original terms like“tears of the clouds”,“snowflakes”and“winter night”, reflecting a Chinese classical beauty.All of the symbols created a graceful, restrained and poetic setting to the song. When the words flowed out of her clear and steady voice, she stirred empathy from the crowd of listeners. In one part, the rhythm speup, creating a rap-like modern feeling to the ancient classic-based song.“I believe the number of young people who like her is not merely one or two,” a professor said,"but large. All the thinking young people across the world will realize, inside the Chinese ancient philosophy and poetry, there is wisdom, poetic beauty and a driving force that can invigorate their desire for life.”②When she went to Northwestern University in her hometown to further her studies, she took up Chinese literature.After graduating in 2010Welch went on to study for four months at the Beijing Foreign Studies University in China.“Chinese characters are very beautiful and the language sounds very tuneful. It feels like I’m singing. As a songwriter, I love writing lyrics in Chinese. The language is subtle, beautiful and poetic, unlike English which is quite straightforward.”“A lot of the videos I see are just like, Oh, this foreigner sings Chinese! I hope that people will be able to recognize that I'm an individual and, like, be able to know my name.”。

高中英语外研社必修第一册 期末复习-阅读理解A篇--应用文为主阅读专题训练高中英语精品公开课

高中英语外研社必修第一册 期末复习-阅读理解A篇--应用文为主阅读专题训练高中英语精品公开课
期末阅读专题训练之-A篇
命题人:
A篇介绍
高考阅读A篇以英语应用文为主
英语应用文一般分为2大类: 1. 叙述性应用文(如书信、日记、便条、报告等) 2. 说明性应用文(如广告、启事、海报、公告、 个人简历、摘要等)
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第一篇:旅游广告类
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1.应用文类型文章,语言简练,篇幅较短。 2.就其用词来看,文章充斥大量的专有名词,如 人名、地名、机构名、组织名、书籍名、作品名 等等,而且没有汉语注释。
3.高考应用文的题目一般按照文章段落的顺序依 次设置。设问内容一般以细节题为主,兼有询问 出处、推断和写作意图的题目。 如:Where can you probably find this article?
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《21世纪最新时文阅读材料30篇》How do Zhang Ziyi and Yao Ming Learn English?章子怡和姚明是如何学习英语的?Actress Zhang Ziyi, 27, is now not only a household name inChina, but also the face of Asian cinema in Hollywood. AlthoughZhang received praises for her work in the Oscar-winning movie"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (《卧虎藏龙》), she didn'tspeak a word of English at that time. When she met directorSteven Spielberg for the title role of American film, "Memoirs ofa Geisha" (《艺伎回忆录》), Zhang could only blurt out a fewwords her agent had taught her five minutes ago: "Hire(雇佣)me!"She finally got the role, which meant she had to speak onlyEnglish in the film. To improve her English, Zhang listened to andrepeated words and phrases she heard on music CDs. One of theartists she was listening to was Eminem, which obviously led tosome embarrassing (尴尬的) moments for Zhang. "I didn't always know what Eminem was talking about, so I wrote down the lyrics (歌词) and repeated them. Later, I understood how rude they were."Zhang said her favourite English idiom is "to drive one up the wall". "Learning English is driving me up the wall," she said.Like Zhang, basketball star Yao Ming also had to learn English to help his career development. Yao landed in the NBA in 2002. His team the Houston Rockets found a translator (翻译) for Yao. To adapt (适应) himself to the new environment, Yao used English as much as possible. On court, he had to use the language to communicate with his teammates. Off court, he tried to have conversations in English with his teacher just to practise.Yao Ming also had to memorize (记住) lots of new vocabulary. "Sometimes I learn a new word but quickly forgot it. But I find my memories are consolidated (强化) when someone uses it later."Now Yao is good at English. He doesn't need a translator anymore.Match point for new star郑洁:个子小怎么啦,我一样行。

ZHENG Jie is not like other girls her age. While mostgirls struggle to stay slim (苗条), Zheng wishes she couldput on some weight and pack on more muscle. And, whileother girls wear sunscreen (防晒霜) and whitening creamin the summer, Zheng Jie stays in the sun all day long,without any make-up."My goal is to play the best tennis," the 23-year-oldexplained. Zheng Jie is now one of the highest-rankingChinese women's players. She made it to the secondround (轮) of the China Open last week.Zheng Jie has achieved far more than many peopleexpected. The moment she picked up a tennis racket, the girl from Chengdu was told she was not suited to the game.??"They said I didn't have much potential to develop." Compared with other kids, Zheng looked weak and she was also the shortest. She was very upset and thought about giving up."My height is my biggest disadvantage but it is something I can't control," said Zheng Jie, who now stands 1.64 metres tall. But she refuses to let this stand in her way. "If others say I am not good enough, then I must get better. If I give up, it will prove they are right," she said.So Zheng makes full use of what she can control. She has worked hard on her physical fitness (体能) and runs endlessly on court. "Now when someone says I am too short for the game, it will not hurt me anymore. It only stimulates (刺激) me to try harder," she said.Zheng Jie and Yan Zi signed in for the Australia Open women's doubles (双打) in January. But the staff(工作人员) thought they were too short to be professional players and told them they were in the wrong place. But Zheng and Yan finally won the finals. They went on to pick up their second Gram Slam doubles title at Wimbledon in August.However, Zheng Jie hasn't got time to relax and enjoy her success. "If I am not in the training centre, then I am on the court. If I am not on the court, I am on the way to it," she said, humorously describing her hard schedule.But Zheng admitted (承认) fame and success have changed some things. "Before, when I played a tournament abroad, the training court given to me was very far away and inconvenient. But now I can have a better court and the staff pick me up after training," she said.Your turn: Everyone has confronted some kind of difficult times. What are your reactions when others say you are not good enough to deal with a task? Do you give up?Super Girls' first birthday一起来看看李宇春、周笔畅、张靓颖同学一年级的期末成绩单吧。

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