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21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册听力答案及原文（unit5）Unit 5IV. Class PresentationListening & SpeakingThe Language for Asking If Someone Remembers Something1). Directions: You are going to listen to an instructor talking about the languagefor asking if someone remembers something. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Instructor: Everybody remembers. Everybody forgets. A good student tends to havea good memory. Memory plays a vital role in learning.But memory is selective. Some are good at remembering names;others are good at memorizing figures. In some cases, things are retained(记住) forever; in others, things slip without leaving any ). traces(痕迹Everybody, however, at some time asks someone or isasked to recall something.Pick up the following sentences to ask if someone remembers something:— Do you remember when we first met?— Can you recall what you saw at the moment?— Can you bring my name to mind?—You haven’t forgot what you told me, have you?— You remember what I s aid, don’t you?— Do you by any chance remember what the instructor told us to do?— Would you mind telling me if you still remember the password?— I was wondering whether you remember your promise.Pick up the following sentences to state you remember what has been asked:— As I remember, we first met in 2000.— As I recall, I saw nothing at the moment.—It’s coming back to me now.— I recollect what I told you.—I’ll never forget what you said.Pick up the following sentences to state you have forgotten:—I don’t remember.—I’ve forgotten all about it.—I simply can’t recall.—It won’t come back to me.—I’m afraid I forget it now.—I’m afraid that escapes me.— It slipped my mind.—My mind’s gone blank.2. Directions: Now have a pattern drill between two students. One asks if the otherremembers something and he or she replies with the languagelearned in Exercise 1.Asking If Someone Remembers Something31) Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the followingwords and expressions which may be new to you.dare 敢tentative 试探性的ring a bell 引起模糊回忆enhance 增强Directions: Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with themissing Words.Li Ming: Excuse me, Wang Ying, do you by any chance remember what to say in English when you want to express curiosity?Wang Ying: You’re testing me, aren’t you?Li Ming: How dare I?Wang Ying: We learned it last week. Don’t you remember even one of theexpressions used for that purpose?Li Ming: I’m afraid I’ve forgotten it all now. That’s why I’m asking you.Wang Ying: You know, one thing can be expressed in different ways. As Irecall, it’s common to say: “I’m most curious about….” It’s directto say: “I’m very keen to know….”It’s tentative to say: “I wonder ifyou could tell me….” Does this ring a bell?Li Ming: Oh, it’s all coming back to me now. Thanks for reminding me.Wang Ying: Anytime.Li Ming: How come you’ve got such a good memory?Wang Ying: Repetition enhances memory. You remember reading aloud everyday helps?Li Ming: I do, but….Wang Ying: But what?Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.1. What has slipped Li Ming’s mind?The language used to express curiosity.2. When did they pick up that vocabulary?They learnt how to use it last week.3. What does Wang Ying do?She helps Li Ming recall the language.4. How does Wang Ying explain her good memory?Repetition enhances memory.5. What does Wang Ying most probably do every day?She reads aloud every day.2) Directions: Before you listen to the second conversation, read the followingwords and expressions which may be new to you.tee off (从球座)开球swing 挥臂击球fairway (高尔夫球场上的)平坦球道yup = yesDirections: Listen to the conversation twice, and then complete the passageaccording to the conversation you have just heard.Jack’s wife Tracy asked him how his game was, and he said that he hit prettywell, but that he couldn’t see where the ball went because of his poor eyesight. Tracysuggested that he take her brother Scott along. Her reason was that Scott had perfecteyesight even though he was 85 years old. The nest day Jack teed off with Scottlooking on. Jack swung and the ball disappeared down the middle of the fairway.Jack asked Scott whether he saw it, and Scott said yes. But when Jack asked him where the ball was, Scott said he’d forgotten.Directions: Listen to the conversation again, and complete the form as thespeaker recounts it. After that, act it out in class.Tracy: How was your game, dear?Jack: Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight’s gotten so bad I couldn’tsee where the ball went.Tracy: But you’re 75 years old, Jack. Why don’t you take my brother Scott along?Jack: But he’s 85 and doesn’t pl ay golf anymore.Tracy: But he’s got perfect eyesight. He would watch the ball for you.The next day Jack teed off with Scott looking on. Jack swung and the balldisappeared down the middle of the fireway.Jack: Do you see it, Scott?Scott: Yup.Jack: Well, where is it?Scott: I forget.4. Directions: Ask your classmates whether they still remember what they learned ineach of the previous four units. Try to use the language you pickedup in Exercise 1.Listening Practice5. Directions: Listen to the following people talking and thendecide who is who.1. M: So what’s Sally doing here?W: he says she’s pretty free while her husband David’s here for a conference.And she wants me to show her something of Shanghai.Q: Who’s in Shanghai for a co nference?A) The woman speaker. B) The man speaker.C) David. D) Sally.2. M: Just one moment, I’ll check. Oh yes, it’s Mr. and Mrs. Kerry.W: That’s right.Q: Who is the man?A) Mr. Kerry. B) Mr. Morgan.C) The receptionist. D) The bellman(旅馆服务员).3. W: What’s wrong with the job you have now?like the M: I’m a terrible salesperson. I don’t like talking to strangers, and I don’tproduct I have to sell.Q: Who’s the salesperson?A) The woman’s brother. B) The man’s brother.C) The woman. D) The man.4. W: Another one! Sam’s always talking about starting new businesses. He musthave spent a fortune on the last one.M: Yeah. Judy thinks her husband’s crazy, but he insists on it.Q: Who’s Judy?A) The female speaker’s sister. B) The male speaker’s sister.C) The male speaker’s wife. D) Sam’s wife.5. W: I really blew that test. Dr. Smith told me that he had never seen anybody getsuch a low grade on one of his tests. He was really angry.M: What happened? You usually get pretty good grades.Q: Who’s Dr. Smith?A) The woman’s instructor. B) The woman’s parent.C) The man’s teacher. D) The man’s doctor.6. Directions: Listen to the following five short dialogues and choose theappropriate answers.1. W: Didn’t you say you would go to the c onference this morning?M: Yes, but it was postponed until next Wednesday.Q: What does the woman mean?A) The conference was held last Wednesday.B) The conference was held this morning.C) The conference was canceled.D) The conference was put off.2. W: Do you have the test scores?M: No, but they are listed on the English department bulletin board.Q: What does the woman imply?A) The scores are not listed.B) You can read the scores yourself.C) The scores will be out tomorrow.D) The Engl ish department doesn’t give out scores.3. M: Is there anything else that I have to do to complete this course?W: No, that’s it.Q: What does the woman mean?A) There is only one thing left to complete.B) Everything is completed.C) That is the right one. D) No, it is not enough.4. M: Have you gotten your textbook yet?W: They are out of it in the bookstore, but they put in a special order for me.Q: What does the woman mean?A) She can borrow the textbook from the library.B) She had the salesman order the book for her.C) She has to wait in line to buy her textbook.D) It’s too late to buy the textbook now.5. W: Do you want to try a new way to get there?M: Not this time; we don’t have enough time.Q: What does the woman imply?A) She doesn’t want to go the same way this time.B) She thinks a new way will take too long.C) She agrees with the man’s idea.D) She has changed her mind.7. Directions: Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decidewhether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the story you have heard.porch 门廊rocker 摇椅casually 偶然地obligingly 体贴地engage 订婚cheek 面颊lingering 长时间的wrinkled 皱纹的bold 大胆的kind of 有点儿，有几分nibble 轻咬alarm 惊慌Grandpa and Grandma were sitting in their porch rockers watching the beautiful sunset and talking about “the good old days,” when Grandma turned toGrandpa and said, “Honey, do you remember when we first started dating and you used to just casually reach over and take my hand?” Grandpa looked over at her,smiled and obligingly took her aged hand in his.With a little smile, Grandma pressed a little farther, “Honey, doyouremember how, after we were engaged, you’d sometimes lean over and suddenlykiss me on the cheek?” Grandpa lean ed slowly toward Grandma andgave her a lingering kiss on her wrinkled cheek.Growing bolder still, Grandma said, “Honey, do you remember how,after wewere first married, you’d kind of nibble on my ear?” Grandpaslowly got up fromhis rocker and headed into the house. Alarmed, Grandma said, “Honey, where areyou going?”Grandpa replied, “To get my teeth!”___T___ 1. Grandpa and Grandma had a lovely talk while the sun was setting.___T___ 2. While talking, Grandpa obligingly took Grandma’s hand.___F___ 3. Grandma gave Grandpa a lingering kiss because of his love and care.___F___ 4. Grandma asked Grandpa if he had remembered nibbling her earbefore their marriage.___F___ 5. Grandpa’s false teeth dropped out with his hearty laugh.8. Directions: Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missingwords. The talk is given twice.Can you recite the alphabet(字母表) easily and quickly? Can youwrite your name easily? Can you play scales(音阶) on a musical instrument?You would probably say that you memorized all this. But what you actually did was to learn them. And the way you learned them was by forming a habit! In other words, what was once quite difficult for you, such as reciting the alphabet orplaying scales, became easy and almost automatic when you formed the habit ofdoing it. So memory can be described as learning by means of forming habits.A human being has a tremendous(巨大的) number of such habits that enablehim to do most of the ordinary things in life, such as fastening buttons or washing hands. But suppose you read a book and then someone asked you what the book was about, or how to describe the plot(情节). Surely, your response cannot be said to come from habit.But if you examine the situation carefully, you will see that something very much like habit does play a part. For example, with ordinary habits, you learn howto put certain elements together in the proper order. Now, when you give the plot ofa book, or tell what it’s about, you are doing the same kind of thing. In fact, some psychologists say that all learning (and this also means memory) is made up of avast combination of simple habits.9. Directions: Listen to the talk again and then answer thefollowing questionsorally.1. What would people say about doing things easily hand quickly in life?They would probably say that people had memorized how to do them.2. What can memory be described as, according to the talk?It can be described as learning by means of forming habits.3. What can habits do?They enable us to do most of the ordinary things in life.4. What are you actually doing while describing the plot of book?You are making sue of something that is very much like habit.5. What question do you think the speaker is trying to answer?What is memory?10. Directions: Have a discussion on the topic given below.How important is memory to learning?。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、Boys and girls, why not read English aloud? It's ____ to your pronunciation and reading skills.A．harmful B．useless C．helpful D．thankful2、----Do you know Wang Feng? He can remember 100 groups of numbers in five minutes.---- Yes. ____ man he is!A．What a smart B．How smart C．What a stupid D．How stupid3、He is taller than _______ girl in his class.A．any B．otherC．any other D．another4、---Oh, you’ve got a good job. Do you really work here?---No, Susan. I out until the manager comes back.A．am helping B．will help C．helped D．have helped5、— ____ is your mother?— She is in the kitchen.A．Where B．What C. When D．How6、There are about 30 ______ who teach in our school.A．manB．menC．man’sD．men’s7、—Excuse me, could you please tell me the way to the museum?—I’m sorry. I haven’t been there before. You may ask ____________.A．somebody else B．else anybody C．else somebody D．anybody else8、Some wild animals are in danger now. We should think about ______ to save them.A．what can we do B．what we can do C．how we can do9、____beautiful the East lake is! Last month, President Xi showed Prime Minister Modi around the beautiful lake. A．How a B．WhatC．How D．What a10、—I can’t open the window. —Well , let me have a(an) _____.A．hand B．open C．go D．kickⅡ. 完形填空11、A large cat arrived at a farm where many mice lived. None of them dared go outside for fear of being 1 by the cat.The mice decided to hold a 2 to find a way of stopping themselves from being in danger. One day, when the cat was out, mice of all ages 3 into the meeting room.“Let’s build a big trap（陷阱），”one mouse suggested. When this idea was 4 ，another said, “What about poisoning (毒死) her?” But 5 knew where to buy the poison. One young mouse, whose mother had become the cat’s food, angrily said, “Let’s cut her teeth, so she can do no more harm.” But the meeting did not accept his 6At last, one mouse, 7 than the rest, jumped onto a table. Waving a bell, he called for silence, “Be quiet！We’ll tie this bell to the cat’s tail（尾巴）, so we’ll always know8 she is！We’ll have9 to escape, and the slower and weaker mice will hear her coming and be able to 10 ！” Hearing the words, everyone got11 and they congratulated him on his good idea.“We’ll tie it so tightly (紧紧地) that it will never drop off！”“She’ll never be able to walk12 again！Why, the other day, she suddenly appeared right in front of me！Just imagine...”However, the clever mouse said, “We must13 who is going to tie it on her tail.” There was not a sound in the room. Nobody was 14 enough to put the plan into action. The meeting ended without any decision being made.It’s often very15 to have good ideas, but putting them into practice is much more difficult.1．A．trained B．taught C．caught D．invited2．A．party B．test C．game D．meeting3．A．rushed B．swam C．flew D．stepped4．A．supported B．discussed C．accepted D．refused5．A．everybody B．nobody C．somebody D．anybody6．A．present B．reason C．idea D．excuse7．A．younger B．longer C．thinner D．cleverer8．A．where B．what C．how D．who9．A．experience B．power C．time D．space10．A．shout B．watch C．stay D．hide11．A．worried B．excited C．surprised D．tired12．A．gladly B．quickly C．quietly D．directly13．A．believe B．learn C．imagine D．decide14．A．honest B．brave C．rich D．old15．A．easy B．difficult C．strange D．importantⅢ. 语法填空12、Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, you can improve it 1．you are patient. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be 2．(will) to take action. You must first go where there are people. You won't make friends staying home alone.Joining a club or a group, talking to those who like the same things as you do is much3．(easy). Or join someone in some activities.Many people are4．when talking to new people. After all, meeting strangers means seeing the unknown. And it's human nature to feel a bit5．(pleasant) about the unknown. Most of fears about 6．(deal) with new people come from doubts (怀疑) about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us—finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don't forget that they must be feeling the s7．way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to make others feel at home. You'll all feel 8．(comfortable).Try to be brave even if you don't feel that way when you enter a room full of strangers. Walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.If you see someone you'd like to speak to, say something. Don't wait for the other person to start a talk.Just meeting someone new9．(do) mean that you'll make friends with that person. Friendship is based on mutual (相互的) likings and "give and take".10．takes time and effort (精力)for us to develop friendship. And there are things that stop a new friendship from growing.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you. Well, ni-hao. (Laughter) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. I’m here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the world.That’s why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don’t just visit palaces and parl iaments(国会) and meet with heads of countries. We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, because we believe that relationships between countries aren’t just about relationships between governments or leaders —they’re about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational chance for students, but also as an active part of America’s foreign policy(政策).Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a mouse. Companies can do business andcompetewith companies across the world. And we can text, email, skype with people in the world.So studying abroad isn’t just a fun way to spend a time of learning; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our times. Because getting ahead in today’s workplaces isn’t just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important. It’s also about having real experience with the world beyon d your borders — experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”1．Where did the speaker probably give the talk to the audience?A．In a university. B．In the Parliament Hall.C．On the Internet. D．In a tourist attraction.2．The passage shows that the world’s future depends on.A．getting good gradesB．traveling abroadC．connections among young peopleD．texts and emails3．What is the meaning of the underlined word “compete” in Paragraph 3?A．完成B．比较C．竞争D．抱怨4．In the speaker’s opinion, what is the key to success in our times?A．Going to a university.B．Doing more exercises.C．Studying abroad.D．Getting good test scores.5．Where may the passage come from?A．A story. B．A news report.C．A scientific magazine. D．A speech.B14、Tom walked into a shop. It had a sign outside: “ Second-hand clothes bought and sold. ” He was carrying an old pair of trouser s and asked the owner of the shop, “ How much will you give me for these? ” The owner looked at them and said “ Two dollars. ”“ What? ” Tom said, “ I had guessed they were worth at least five dollars. ”“ No. ” said the owner, “ They weren’t worth a cent more than two dollars.”“Well,” said Tom, taking two dollars out of his pocket. “ Here is your money. These trousers were hanging outside your shop. The list price was six dollars and a half. But I thought that was too much money, so I wanted to find out how muchthey were really worth.”Then he walked out of the shop with the pair of trousers and disappeared before the owner could think of anything to say.1．At first, the owner thought that Tom ____________ .A．wanted to steal the trousersB．wanted to sell the trousersC．wanted to fool himD．wanted to buy the trousers2．In fact, the trousers ____________ .A．were hanging inside the shopB．were stolen by Tom from the shopC．had been the shop owner’sD．had been Tom’s3．From the story we know that ____________ cheaper than the list price.A．the owner sold the trousers two dollarsB．Tom sold the trousers one and a half dollarsC．the owner bought the trousers three dollarsD．Tom bought the trousers four dollars and a halfC15、Y ou don’t need to get in a time-travelling machine to see how technology will change our lives, such as the way we shop. Several new technologies that are to change your buying habits already appear. Let’s see what’s in store for your future shopping.Try it on, virtually（虚拟地）. Want to shop online for a new pair of glasses? Y ou don’t need to guess which pair looks best on you—use the eBay Fashion iPhone app to try a pair of glasses you’re checking out on a picture of your face. But what about buying something bigger? Thanks to Microsoft Kinec t’s action tracking（跟踪）camera, you can cover clothes on your screen body. You can even choose the background of your virtual fitting room to improve your shopping experience.Get a perfect, custom fit. Everyone’s body is shaped differently. To get a perfec t fit, you sometimes have to get your clothes changed. But by using 3D scanning technology, all the clothes you buy will fit your body perfectly. Some companies scan（扫描）your body using High-tech to get the real sizes, so they can make special clothes just for you.学科+网High-tech shopping carts（推车）and checkout counters（收银台）. High-tech shopping carts could be common in malls and supermarkets in the future. Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts are under test. The cart can follow you along the aisles （通道）, controlled only by your movement and your voice.In the United States, several supermarkets use a certain set called “Scan It” that gives buyers the freedom to scan products on their own while they shop. If we don’t want to wait in line before the checkout counters, w e can use Toshiba’s new object Recognition Scanner. The machine identifies（辨认）a product as soon as it’s placed in front of a camera just by its shape and color, even if it has no bar code.1．According to Paragraph 2, the eBay Fashion iPhone app can ______.A．only make pictures of our faces B．help us sell more clothes onlineC．create us a virtual dressing room D．choose suitable glasses for us2．Which of the following can help get the correct shape of our body?A．Object Recognition Scanner. B．The eBay Fashion iPhone app.C．3D scanning technology. D．Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts.3．What can we infer from this passage?A．Checkout counters will disappear from supermarkets in future.B．High-tech shopping carts will be widely used in malls and supermarketsC．“Scan It” cannot be used by buyers themselves.D．The new technologies are only dreams that are impossible to come true.4．This passage mainly talks about ______.A．a new time-travelling machine B．the influence of new technologyC．some inventions to change habits D．the ways for future shoppingD16、“I will think of it.” It is easy to say this, but do you know what great things have come from thinking? We cannot see our thoughts, or hear, or taste, or feel them, yet what power they have!A boy named Watt sat quietly by the fireside, watching the lid(盖子) of a pot move up and down. The boiling water makes steam. He wanted to find out why the steam in the kettle moved the heavy lid. He went on thinking and thinking. When he grew up, he improved the steam engine(发动机) so much that it could easily do the work of many horses. When you see a steamboat or a steam train, remember that it would never have been built if it had not been the hard thinking of someone.James was a poor farmer’s boy from Scotland. Once, seeing the inside of a watch, he thought, “I am sure that I could make a watch too.” He kept thinking and then made a wooden clock which kept good time. In a few years while still asmall boy, he made enough money to support his father. When he grew up, he went to London to live. Some of the wisest men in England, and the king himself, used to come and listen to him speak. His motto was “I will think of it” which means that he would be able to think of how to do something. In this way, he made his thoughts useful to himself and the world.Boys and girls, when you have a difficult lesson to learn, don't feel discouraged. Think, and by thinking you will learn how to think in a way that solves your problems, and the problem of others.1．What made Watt think to invent the steam engine?A．The boiling water made the lid of a pot move up and down.B．Watt liked to sit quietly by the fireside, watching water.C．He got a high education and learned a lot about water.D．He liked to study a steamboat or a steam train.2．What do the people mentioned in the passage have in common?A．They wanted to be successful and famous.B．They kept thinking of a solution.C．Their families were very good.D．They were rich and worked hard.3．The underlined word “discouraged” in the last paragraph means _______________.A．困难的B．自信的C．失望的D．灰心的4．What does the passage want to tell us?A．We should thinking less and work hard.B．We should give up easily if meeting difficulties.C．We should work hard to be famous.D．We should try to think of ways to solve problems.E17、One year, a college in the United States announced that it would offer a lot of money for the pure white marigold(金盏花). The high reward attracted so many people, but in the nature, besides golden, the marigold is brown, and it is not easy to get the white one. So after they were excited for a time, many people had forgotten the announcement.One day after 20 years, the college received a letter and 100 seeds(种子) of pure white marigold. It turned out to be an old woman of over 70 years old. Some scientists in the college doubted it, but it was surprising that those seeds finally took root(根) in the earth. The miracle（奇迹）appeared after one year, the field was covered by pure white marigold. So the old woman who was always unknown to the public became a new focus(焦点).The old woman was a flower-lover. When she read the announcement 20 years ago, she got very excited like others. But her eight children were against her decision. After all, a woman who never knew the seed genetics(遗传学) couldn’t complete the job that scientists could never do, so her thought was only a daydream.Still, the old woman didn’t change her mind and went on working. She planted some of the most common seeds and took good care of them. A year later, when the marigold came out, she chose the faintest (最暗淡的) one from those golden and brown flowers and got the best seed. The next year, she again grew them and chose…. Day after day, year after year, through many seasons, the old woman’s hu sband died, her children flew far, a lot of things happened in her life, but only the wish to grow the pure white marigold took root in her heart.Finally, after 20 years on the day we all know, in the garden she saw a marigold, which was not nearly white, but as white as silver or snow.A problem even scientists couldn’t deal with was solved by an old woman who didn’t understand genetics. Was it magic? To take root in the heart, even the most common seed, can grow into a miracle!1．（小题1）According to the passage, marigold is unusual.A．white B．purple C．brown D．golden2．（小题2）What does the old woman love?A．Seeds B．Pictures C．Flowers D．Leaves3．（小题3）It can be learned from the passage that .A．the children didn’t agree on their mother’s decisionB．the woman needed the great reward for her big familyC．the scientists also succeeded in growing the white marigoldD．the woman took good care of the flowers instead of her family4．（小题4）woman successfully grew the white marigold at last because she .A．was luckier than scientistsB．put her heart into flowersC．got support from her familyD．studied the seed genetics well5．（小题5）The passage mainly talks about .A．the difficulties of getting the white marigoldB．the possibility of going beyond scientistsC．the unforgettable development of marigoldD．the importance of holding on to dreamsF18、● A good heartDikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty(贫穷) and disease(疾病). Later he became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. He built a new hospital in his old hometown in Congo(刚果). People called him ＂a good-hearted man＂.● Success and kindnessAfter her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some equipment, and began filming children’s videos in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born, and in just five years her business grew to more than $20 million in sales. And now she is using her success to help others — producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program, ＂I believe it’s the most im portant thing that I have ever done.＂● Bravery and courageWesley Autrey became a national hero when he placed his life in danger to help a stranger who had fallen onto the tracks in a New York subway tunnel.Autrey was waiting for a downtown local train in Manhattan one day with his two daughters. Suddenly, a young man, Cameron Hollopeter, fell onto the subway tracks. Just then a train was coming. He dove onto the tracks and tried to take Hollopeter off the tracks, but there was not enough time to drag Hollopeter away. Instead, Autrey threw himself down onto the man, in the space between the rails(铁轨). It was too late for the train to stop. Several cars passed over them, and left a grease(润滑油) mark on his hat.After that Autrey said, ＂I just saw someone who needed help and did what I felt was right.＂1．What was Mutombo praised(赞扬) for?A．Being a star in the NBA．B．Being a citizen of America.C．His work in the USA．D．Helping people in the home town.2．Who was Julie in the passage?A．A famous basketball player. B．A mother with two daughters.C．A person who saved a young man. D．A woman who owned the Baby Einstein Company.3．What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?A．It produced safety equipment for children. B．It made videos to help protect children.C．It sold videos of children’s music and artwork.D．It looked for missing and exploited children.4．Why was Wesley Autrey called a national hero?A．He helped a man get across the rails. B．He stopped a man from running away.C．He protected two little girls from getting hurt. D．He saved a stranger without thinking about his own safety. 5．What does the underlined sentence ＂Several cars passed over them, and left a grease mark on his hat.＂imply (暗示)?A．The cars of the train made Autrey’s hat dirty.B．T he cars of the train were close enough to Autrey’s head.C．The cars of the train passed over Autrey very quickly.D．The cars of the train were covered with lots of grease.Ⅴ.书面表达19、题目②假如你是李华，你们学校组织了一次以”你快乐，我快乐”为主题的慈善义卖活动（a charity sale）来帮助社区有困难的人。

高一英语期末测试题（北师大版附答案）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

共_0分，考试时间_0分钟。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有_秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What are the two speakers going to buy?A. Bread.B. Cheese.C. Eggs.2．How does the woman find the fish?A. Just so so.B. Bad.C. Quite good.3．Where does the conversation take place?A. In the bookstore.B. In the library.C. In the classroom.4．What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t like the hotel.B. They can’t afford to stay at the hotel.C. They do not want to stay at a hotel.5．What do we learn from the conversation?A. Mary has never studied mathematics.B. Mary must be good at mathematics.C. Mary probably is poor at mathematics.第二节 (共_小题；每小题1.5分，满分_.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

mean用法1．mean可以用作及物动词，意为：意欲，计划。

如：I meant this photo for my mother.我准备把这张照片送给我的妈妈。

Sorry, we are late. But we had meant to be early.对不起，我们迟到了，但是我们本来是想早来的。

I mean you to spend this money for your daughter.我是想让你用这笔款为你女儿买些东西的。

Is this picture meant for me?这张画儿是打算给我的吗？What does he mean to do?他想干什么？2．mean还可以表示“使有可能，预示”的意思。

如：This snow means no sport this afternoon.这场雪使今天下午的体育活动搞不成了。

3．mean还可以指“（字、句等）意指，意味”的意思。

如：A dictionary tells you what words mean.词典告诉你词语的含义。

This word means nothing.这个词没有意义。

Do you know what I mean?你懂我的意思了吗？The meant, of course, he could not work without that machine.当然，没有了那台机器，也就是意味着他没去工作。

4．mean还可以用作形容词，意为：吝啬的，自私的。

She is mean and never invites people to meals.她很小气，从不请人吃饭。

5．mean还可以表示“坏心眼儿的，不友好的”的意思。

如：It was mean of you to tease the little boy.你戏弄那个小男孩，你真坏。

6．用作形容词时，该词还可以表示“卑鄙的”的意思。

如：It is a mean notive.这是卑鄙的动机。

四川省成都外国语学校2023-2024学年高一下学期7月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mum and son.B．Teacher and student.C．Doctor and patient. 2．When will the woman take her flight?A．On the 22nd.B．On the 23rd.C．On the 24th.3．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．School activities.B．Favorite subjects.C．Test scores.4．What does the woman mean?A．The man has to leave.B．She offers another option.C．She can’t make it. 5．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a bookstore.B．At a restaurant C．In a library.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

6．Why does Monica choose Tai Chi instead of yoga?A．It enjoys popularity.B．It requires less tension.C．It reflects Chinese culture. 7．What’s the true significance of Tai Chi?A．Maintaining balance.B．Strengthening muscles.C．Preventing diseases.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why does George want to go to the book exhibition?A．To buy a book.B．To meet a penfriend.C．To do a book signing. 9．What will the woman do before going to the book exhibition?A．Visit her parents.B．Go to her son’s school.C．Pick up Sarah.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

英语六级口语自我介绍评分1When it comes to the scoring of self-introduction in the CET-6 oral test, there are several crucial aspects to consider. Firstly, the accuracy of pronunciation! How clear and correct your words are can significantly affect your score. A good pronunciation would surely add points to your performance. Secondly, the fluency of language! Can you express yourself smoothly without too many pauses or hesitations? This is a key factor as well. Another important point is the completeness and logic of the content. Do you cover all the necessary information and present it in a coherent way? Oh my goodness, this is so important! Also, the degree of confidence in your expression! If you show a strong self-confidence, it would leave a great impression on the examiners.Let's take a closer look at the proportion of scores. The accuracy of pronunciation might account for about 30%. The fluency of language could take up around 30% too. The completeness and logic of the content might be 25%. And the expression of confidence could make up the remaining 15%.So, dear friends, if you want to get a high score in the self-introduction part of the CET-6 oral test, pay attention to these aspects and do your best! How exciting it is to strive for a good result!Oh my goodness! The scoring of self-introduction in the CET-6 oral test is truly a matter of great significance and influence. How could we ever underestimate its importance? A high score in this aspect serves as a powerful proof of one's outstanding English proficiency. It's like a shining badge that showcases one's excellent language skills and communication abilities. For instance, it can open up numerous doors of opportunities in academic pursuits and career advancements. It makes you stand out among the crowd and gives you an edge in competitions.However, what if one gets a low score? Well, it should not be seen as the end of the world, but rather as a valuable lesson and a wake-up call. It prompts you to reflect on your weaknesses and deficiencies in English learning. It makes you realize the areas that need more efforts and improvement. It could be your pronunciation, grammar, or the fluency of your expression. This realization is essential for future studies and job hunting. After all, knowing where you fall short is the first step towards making progress and achieving better results.So, isn't it clear how crucial the scoring of self-introduction in the CET-6 oral test is? It has a profound impact on our lives and determines our paths to success. Let's all strive for that high score and make the most of it!I still remember the day when I was involved in the scoring of the CET-6 oral self-introduction like it was yesterday. Oh my goodness! It was truly an eye-opening experience. There were some amazing performances that left me in awe. One candidate delivered their self-introduction with such fluency and confidence! Their pronunciation was perfect, and the logic of their speech was crystal clear. How impressive! But on the other hand, there were also those whose performances were not so ideal. Some stuttered, some forgot what they wanted to say in the middle, and some had a very limited vocabulary. What a pity!Through this experience, I gained a lot of valuable insights. I realized that preparation is key! How important it is to practice repeatedly before the exam. Also, having a clear mind and staying calm during the presentation can make a huge difference. Isn't it amazing how a simple self-introduction can reveal so much about one's language skills and confidence?I truly believe that this experience will have a profound impact on my own language learning journey.4When it comes to getting a high score in the self-introduction part of the CET-6 oral test, there are several crucial points to keep in mind! Firstly, preparing abundant materials in advance is of utmost importance. How canone do this? Well, you could collect various interesting stories about yourself, your hobbies, achievements, and future plans. This will make your introduction rich and diverse!Secondly, frequent simulation practice is essential! By doing this, you can become familiar with the process and overcome nervousness. Don't you think it's a great way to build confidence?Another important aspect is paying attention to body language and expressions. A friendly smile and confident gestures can leave a deep impression on the examiners. Isn't that amazing?In conclusion, to improve the score of the self-introduction in the CET-6 oral test, one needs to combine adequate preparation, frequent practice and proper presentation. So, are you ready to take these tips and shine in the test?5Oh, the topic of the scoring of self-introductions in the CET-6 oral test! How thought-provoking it is! Can this scoring truly reflect the real level of candidates comprehensively? I seriously doubt it! Sometimes, candidates might get extremely nervous during the test, which could lead to stuttering or forgetting key points. Should they be punished severely for such temporary conditions? Absolutely not!What's more, accents and regional differences in language usage could also cause unfairness in the scoring. For instance, a candidate froma certain area might have a unique accent that doesn't match the so-called "standard", but that doesn't mean their language ability is poor.So, how can we improve the scoring mechanism? Firstly, we should consider multiple factors rather than just focusing on fluency and pronunciation. The content and logic of the self-introduction should also be given significant weight. Secondly, adding a second round of evaluation or allowing candidates to re-take the test under special circumstances could provide a more fair and accurate assessment.In conclusion, the current scoring of self-introductions in the CET-6 oral test might not be perfect, and there's definitely room for improvement. We should strive for a more comprehensive and fair evaluation system to truly discover the talents in language learning!。

mean的用法和固定搭配Mean是一个常见的英语单词，可以作为动词、名词或形容词使用。

在本文中，我们将探讨Mean的用法和固定搭配，并分析其在不同语境中的含义。

一、Mean作为动词时1. 意味着/意思是：当Mean被用作独立动词时，它表示某物或某人的意思或含义。

例如：“What does this word mean?”（这个单词是什么意思？）“Her gesture means that she agrees with you.”（她的手势表示她同意你的观点。

）2. 打算/计划：Mean也可以表示打算或计划做某事。

例如：“I mean to finish this project by Friday.”（我打算在周五完成这个项目。

）“She meant to call you, but she forgot.”（她本来想给你打电话，但她忘了。

）3. 进行欺骗/恶意行为：另一种使用Mean作为动词的情况是指进行欺骗、邪恶行径或粗鲁对待他人。

例如：“Don't let him mean you like that.”（别让他这样对待你。

）“He was just me an-spirited towards her.”（他对她很恶毒。

）二、Mean作为名词时1. 平均值：当Mean作为名词时，它表示一组数字的平均值。

例如：“The mean of the test scores was 85%.”（测试分数的平均值是85%。

）2. 情感或态度：Mean也可指一种情绪或态度，特别是在团体或个人之间。

例如：“He has a mean streak.”（他有些刻薄。

）“Their teasing is just plain mean.”（他们的取笑纯粹是恶意的。

）三、Mean作为形容词时1. 刻薄/小气：作为形容词，Mean表示刻薄、小气或吝啬。

例如：“She never gives any gifts. She's so mean!”（她从不送礼物，她太小气了！）“He's a mean boss;he never appreciates our hard work.”（他是个苛刻的老板，从不欣赏我们的辛勤付出。

are test scores 英语作文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Are test scores important? Some people say yes, some people say no. I think they are kind of important, but they are not the only thing that matters.Test scores can show how well you are doing in school. If you get good scores, it means you are understanding the material and working hard. But if you get bad scores, it doesn't mean you are not smart or that you are not trying your best. Sometimes tests are hard, or you might be sick or have other things on your mind.I think it's more important to do your best and try your hardest than to just focus on getting a perfect score. School is not just about taking tests, it's also about learning new things, making friends, and growing as a person.Some people get really stressed out about test scores and think they define who they are. But that's not true! You are more than just a number on a test. You are unique and special in your own way, no matter what your scores are.So, in conclusion, test scores are important, but they are not everything. Don't let them stress you out or make you feel like you are not good enough. Just keep trying your best and be proud of everything you accomplish, both in and out of school.篇2Are test scores important? Well, let me tell you what I think about it!I think test scores are kind of like a way to see how well we are doing in school. They are like little reports cards that tell us if we are understanding the things we are learning. But sometimes, I feel like test scores can be a little stressful. Like, we work really hard to study and do our best, but then we get a not-so-good score and we feel sad.But you know what? Test scores are not everything. They don't show how kind we are, or how hard we try, or how creative we can be. They are just one little piece of who we are. And that's okay!I think it's important to do our best on tests, but also to remember that we are more than just a score. We are amazing, unique, and special in our own ways. So, let's not stress too muchabout test scores. Let's just keep learning, growing, and being awesome!In the end, test scores are just numbers on a paper. What really matters is how we treat others, how we share our talents, and how we make the world a better place. So, let's keep being awesome, my friends!That's what I think about test scores. What do you think? Let me know!篇3Are test scores important? Well, some people say yes, some people say no. But I think test scores are kind of important, but they're not the only thing that matters.First of all, getting good test scores can make us feel proud of ourselves. When we study really hard and then do well on a test, it makes us happy and gives us confidence. It's like a little victory that shows we can do hard things if we try our best.But test scores aren't everything. They don't show how creative we are, or how kind we are, or how good we are at making friends. They can't measure our sense of humor or our ability to think outside the box. So, if we get a bad test score, it'snot the end of the world. We can learn from our mistakes and try again next time.Teachers and parents might care a lot about test scores, and they are important for getting into some schools or getting certain jobs. But they shouldn't define who we are as people. We're more than just numbers on a piece of paper.So, in conclusion, test scores are important, but they're not the only thing that matters. We should try our best, but also remember that we are so much more than our test scores. Let's keep learning, growing, and being awesome in our own unique ways!篇4Test scores are like, so important in school, right? Sometimes it feels like they define us and show how smart we are. But you know what? Test scores aren't everything. They're just one tiny piece of who we are as students.Sure, getting a good test score can feel awesome. It's like a high-five from the teacher, right? But we can't let test scores stress us out or make us feel like we're not good enough. We're all unique and special in our own ways, and a test score doesn't change that.It's important to try our best on tests and study hard, but we also need to remember that we're more than just a number on a piece of paper. We have talents and skills that can't be measured by a test. Like being a great artist, playing sports like a champ, or just being a good friend.So, let's not get too caught up in test scores. Let's focus on learning and growing as students and as people. Because at the end of the day, what really matters is how we treat others, how we work hard, and how we never give up, no matter what the test score says. Let's show the world how amazing we are, one test score at a time!篇5Are test scores really that important? Well, as a kid in elementary school, I have to say, they kinda are. I mean, our teachers always talk about how we need to do well on our tests so we can get good grades and go to a good school. But sometimes I wonder, are test scores the only thing that matters?I know that getting good grades can make our parents proud and help us get into a good high school or college. It's like a stepping stone to our future. But does that mean we should only focus on studying and getting high scores? What about allthe other stuff that makes us special, like playing sports, making art, or just being a good friend?I think it's important to do well on tests, but we shouldn't let them define who we are. We are so much more than just a test score. We have passions, talents, and dreams that can't be measured by a number on a piece of paper. So let's remember to study hard, but also take time to do the things we love and be ourselves.In the end, test scores are important, but they're not the only thing that matters. So let's do our best, but also remember to have fun, be kind, and enjoy being a kid. Because that's what really counts in the end.篇6Test scores are important for us students because they show how well we understand the things we learn in school. Some of us may worry about getting bad grades, but it's okay because we can always work harder and improve next time.When we get our test scores back, we should look at them carefully and see where we made mistakes. We can ask our teachers for help understanding the questions we got wrong, so we can do better next time. It's also a good idea to study moreand practice more problems to get better at the subjects we struggle with.Sometimes, we may feel sad or disappointed if we don't get the grades we wanted. But it's important to remember that test scores are not the only measure of how smart or capable we are. We are all unique and talented in our own ways, and we should not compare ourselves to others based on test scores alone.Instead of getting discouraged by bad grades, we should use them as motivation to work harder and improve. We should set goals for ourselves and do our best to achieve them. As long as we keep trying our best and never give up, we will continue to grow and learn.So, don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get the best test scores. Remember that they are just numbers, and they don't define who we are as individuals. Keep working hard, believe in yourself, and you will achieve great things!。

讨论学生的成绩与人品的关系英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Is Being Smart the Same as Being Good?You know how grown-ups are always talking about how important it is to get good grades? They say things like "You need to study hard to get into a good college" or "Straight A's will open so many doors for you." Well, I've been thinking about that a lot lately and I'm not so sure they're totally right.Don't get me wrong, I like getting good grades as much as the next kid. There's nothing better than that feeling when you get an A on a test you worked really hard for. And I know my parents are proud when I bring home a good report card. But I've started to wonder if maybe we put too much focus on just being "book smart."I have some friends who are basically genius level. They seem to understand every concept the first time the teacher explains it. Their test scores are always at the very top. But some of them can be pretty snotty about it too. Like they think they're better than everyone else just because their brains work a certainway. A couple of them are even bullies who pick on the kids who struggle more in school.On the other hand, I know kids who don't get amazing grades but are some of the nicest, most caring people you'll ever meet. They're the ones who stick up for the little kids on the playground when older boys tease them. The ones who are patient with kids who have learning disabilities and help them with their work. Or the kids who raise money to help fund animal shelters and food banks.My point is, just because someone is really smart, doesn't automatically make them a good person. And some kids who don't test well are incredible humans who make the world a better place. I think we need to value kindness, integrity, empathy and compassion just as much as we value academic ability.Now I'm sure someone will argue that you can be both extremely intelligent AND a wonderful person with great character. And yeah, I know those kids exist too. They're the total dream students that teachers love. But they definitely seem to be the exception rather than the rule in my experience.Most of the time, the straight-A kids and the kids who are humble, caring individuals seem to be two completely separategroups at my school. I've started to notice a pattern where the more academically gifted a kid is, the more arrogant andstuck-up they become. Like their brain power goes straight to their head and they get this attitude of superiority over everyone else.I'm honestly not sure what causes this. Maybe it's aself-esteem thing where they think having a high IQ means they have a right to look down on others. Or perhaps their parents unintentionally praise their intelligence too much, so they start viewing it as the most important thing about themselves. Whatever the reason, I just find it really unbecoming when people act like they're better than others just because of their grades.In my opinion, a kind heart and a good moral compass mean so much more than making good grades on a math test or spelling bee. Those character traits will take you farther in life than just being "book smart" ever could. Just look at people like Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Malala Yousafzai - all amazing human beings who changed the world through compassion, not academics.I'm really lucky because my parents have always emphasized that my innate worth as a person has nothing to do with myreport card. As long as I'm trying my best and being a good friend, sibling and member of our community, that's what really matters. Sure, they celebrate good grades and want me to work hard in school. But ranking high on standardized tests will never be more important to them than me developing into an ethical, caring young person.And that's the vibe schools themselves should be giving off too. Instead of just plastering motivational posters about academic achievement all over, we should see more reminders about things like honesty, service, and treating others with respect. There could be recognition ceremonies for kids who demonstrate extraordinary kindness or bravery. Scholarships and awards for students who actively make their community better, not just for the top GPAs.Maybe if we made human decency as important as book smarts from an early age, we could help shape kids intowell-rounded people. Ones who work hard to develop both their minds and their characters. Because at the end of the day, being a genius level intellect doesn't mean much if you're a terrible person who no one wants to be around, you know?So I don't know, those are just my thoughts as a 10-year-old kid. I could be totally wrong about all of this. But to me, reportcard grades and standardized test scores seem like a pretty inadequate way to measure someone's overall worth. We should absolutely encourage academic excellence, but maybe not at the expense of compassion, integrity and basic human decency. Because in my experience so far, being "smart" doesn't always go hand-in-hand with being truly good.篇2Is Being a Good Student Just About Getting Good Grades?I've been thinking a lot lately about what it really means to be a "good student." All my classmates want to get good grades and be the top students, but I'm not so sure that's the whole story. I think there's more to being a truly good student than just getting A's on every test and assignment.My parents and teachers are always telling me that grades are super important. They say I need to study hard, pay attention in class, and do all my homework if I want to get into a good middle school and eventually a great university. I get why they care so much - good grades can open up a lot of opportunities later in life. But sometimes I wonder if maybe we're all a little too obsessed with letter grades.Don't get me wrong, I definitely want to do well in school. I like learning new things and feeling that sense of accomplishment when I master a tough concept or skills. And sure, getting good grades makes me feel proud and makes my parents and teachers happy with me. But I've seen some of my classmates who are straight-A students act in ways that makes me question if they are really "good" students in the bigger sense.Like this one kid, let's call him James. James always gets perfect scores on everything. You could say he's the classic book-smart kid. But he's also really arrogant and looks down on anyone who doesn't do as well as him academically. He'll mock the other students who get lower grades and act like he's better than all of us. I've seen him be pretty mean and bully some of the kids who struggle more with their schoolwork. To me, that's not what a truly good student should act like, even if their grades are perfect.Then there's this other girl, Hannah, who doesn't get quite as high grades as James, but she is so nice to everyone. She's patient and will go out of her way to help her classmates who are having a hard time understanding something. She'll share her notes, re-explain tricky concepts, whatever someone needs.Hannah works really hard, but she's also really humble about it and never brags or makes others feel bad about themselves. I think in a lot of ways, Hannah displays what it truly means to be a good student and a good person.One of my favorite quotes is from the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. He said "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." I think that's really wise and gets at the deeper idea of what education and being a student should be about. It's not just about stuffing your brain with facts and formulas to get good test scores. A real education is about growing as a whole person - becoming knowledgeable for sure, but also becoming a better human being who is ethical, kind, hardworking, and focused on something bigger than just your own status or self-interest.In my opinion, the best kind of student is one who works hard to learn and understand, not just to get good grades for the sake of good grades. A great student is someone who genuinely likes gaining new knowledge and intellectual growth for its own sake. They stay curious, ask lots of questions, and try to see things from all angles, not just narrowly study to repeat information for tests.A true model student should also have strong principles and values. They should be honest and have integrity - no cheating or cutting corners, because that's just fake academic success. A good student should be respectful to their teachers and peers, responsible about completing assignments, and persistent to power through challenges instead of just giving up when things get tough.Being a good student isn't just about brain power - it's also about having strong qualities of character. Things like kindness, empathy, humility, and care for others. A student who makes an effort to include those who feel left out, who stands up to bullying, who works to make their school and community a little bit better. Someone who sees education as a chance to grow not just their mind but also their sense of ethics and desire to have a positive impact.So in my mind, students like Hannah are actually better representative of what a "good student" should truly strive to be. It's awesome that she works hard and is smart, but it's her caring, helpful, humble nature that really makes her a model. In an ideal world, those types of character strengths would be valued just as much as grade point averages when defining success and excellence as a student.I know I'm just a kid, but I really hope my generation can push to re-shape what defines an accomplished, admirable student. I don't want it to just be about collecting perfect report cards and high numbers. I think we need to celebrate and encourage students who show incredible effort, intellectual curiosity, strong integrity, care for their community, and a drive to use their education to make a positive difference in some way. Things like grades are still important of course, but they really should be just one part of a bigger picture of growing into a good human being. We should be striving to get straight A's in our academics and our character.篇3Do Grades Mean Everything?Hi there! My name is Jamie and I'm a 5th grader at Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to talk to you about something that's been on my mind a lot lately - grades and whether they really show how good of a person you are.In school, it feels like your grades are everything. Teachers are always talking about getting good test scores and report cards. My parents are constantly asking me how I did on mylatest math quiz or book report. It's like the only thing that matters is those letter grades at the end of the semester.But I've been thinking...do those letter grades really tell the whole story about a person? I'm not so sure. Let me give you some examples of what I mean.There's this boy in my class, let's call him Mike. Mike is wicked smart - he always gets perfect scores on tests and is at the very top of the class. His grades are impeccable. But...Mike can also be a real jerk sometimes. He makes fun of other kids for not being as smart as him. He'll call people "stupid" or "idiot" if they get a bad grade. Once, I even saw Mike knock books out of someone's hands because they beat him at a spelling bee. So sure, Mike has outstanding grades, but does that really make him a good person?Then there's my friend Anna. Anna doesn't get quite as high grades as Mike, but she works incredibly hard. Her test scores are solid Bs and Cs. More importantly though, Anna is one of the kindest people I know. She's always volunteering to help others with their homework, even if it means staying up late herself. Anna is patient and never makes anyone feel bad about themselves. If someone is having a hard time understanding a lesson, she'll explain it in a nice way without getting frustrated.Unlike Mike, she celebrates when her friends do well instead of being jealous. Anna may not be at the tippy top of the class, but I think she has excellent character.Those examples make me wonder - which is more important, extremely high grades or excellent character? I'm really not sure. Obviously, I want to get good grades because it's important for getting into a good college and career later on. But I also want to be a good person who is kind, honest, hard-working and treats others with respect.My parents have talked to me about this before. They've said grades are important, but they don't necessarily show everything about a student. My mom always tells me "We want you to get good grades, but not at the expense of being a good human being." My dad agrees, saying things like "There's more to life than just test scores. Developing strong values like integrity and empathy is invaluable."I think my parents are right. It can't just be about relentlessly pursuing perfect grades while forgetting about important stuff like ethics and character. There has to be a balance. A huge jerk who gets straight As and belittles everyone around them isn't an ideal situation in my eyes. Similarly, someone who is extremely kind and caring but slacks off and neglects their schoolwork isn'tgreat either. The best thing is to be a good student who tries their best academically while also being a good person with positive character traits.I'll be really honest - this isn't always easy. Sometimes I feel a lot of pressure and stress to get high grades. I can get disappointed when I don't achieve the grades I wanted, even if I worked really hard. I've certainly been jealous of kids like Mike who seem to just breeze through without trying. In those moments, it can be tempting to look down on others or get upset. But then I remind myself that grades aren't literally everything that matters. Yes, they are very important. But being a good friend, having values like honesty and perseverance, and treating people respectfully is also crucial.At the end of the day, I think grades and character go hand-in-hand. The goal is to work diligently to achieve strong academic performance. But that can't come at the cost of compassion, ethics, and positive human values. Those two parts need to be in sync as much as possible. Grades alone don't make you a good or bad person. People are so much more than just a letter on a report card.Maybe a huge astrophysicist who cures cancer and changes the world will have had bad grades in school. Or perhaps thekindest, most ethical person you'll ever meet wasn't a successful student. We're all human, and reducing people down to just their academic scores fails to capture the entire picture. There's so much incredible value in qualities like empathy, hard work, resilience, leadership and integrity.So in conclusion, yes - I'm going to keep working hard to get the best grades I possibly can. But I'm also going to keep being a good friend, keep following my moral compass, and keep developing positive character traits. Those two parts need to reinforce each other. Neither high grades nor amazing character is sufficient on its own. We need to nurture both the academic and ethical parts of ourselves.High grades can open doors and create opportunities later in life. But strong character determines what kind of person walks through that door. I want to be someone of outstanding character. Not just someone with outstanding grades.。

高三英语统计学分析单选题60题1. In a survey, the mean age of the participants was 25 years. What does "mean" refer to in statistics?A. The most common valueB. The middle valueC. The average valueD. The difference between the highest and lowest values答案：C。

本题中，“mean”在统计学中表示平均值，是通过将所有数据相加然后除以数据的数量得到的。

选项A 中“the most common value”指的是众数；选项B 中“the middle value”指的是中位数；选项D 中“the difference between the highest and lowest values”指的是极差。

2. When analyzing data, we often use "variance" to measure. What does variance describe?A. How spread out the data isB. The central tendency of the dataC. The frequency of each valueD. The total sum of the data答案：A。

方差（variance）用于衡量数据的离散程度，即数据的分布有多分散。

选项B 中“the central tendency of the data”指的是数据的集中趋势；选项C 中“the frequency of each value”指的是每个值的频率；选项D 中“the total sum of the data”指的是数据的总和。

论求职面试中的学历歧视问题英语作文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Job Interviews and School Grades - Why They Shouldn't Matter So MuchHi, my name is Jamie and I'm 10 years old. I've been learning about jobs and careers in school lately. My teacher says when we grow up we'll probably have to go through job interviews to get hired. But I don't really understand why employers care so much about our grades and what school we went to.I have a friend named Michael who is really smart, but he doesn't get very good grades. Michael loves to read books about science and watch documentaries about space and computers. He knows a ton of stuff that isn't taught at our school! But since his grades aren't amazing, some potential employers might not want to hire him just because of that. That seems really unfair to me.My other friend Emma is an incredible artist. She can draw the most beautiful pictures and make amazing sculptures out of clay or paper. However, art isn't considered a very "important"subject at school, so Emma's grades aren't as high as some other students. Just because she doesn't get straight A's, does that mean she shouldn't be able to have a job making art when she grows up? I think Emma's art talent should matter way more than her grades.I've also heard some employers won't hire people if they didn't attend a fancy university. But why does that matter so much? Sure, going to an Ivy League school is impressive. But there are lots of smart, skilled, hardworking people who went to normal state colleges or community colleges. My uncle runs his own plumbing business and he didn't even finish college. He's really good at his job though!To me, it just seems wrong to judge someone's abilities based mainly on their grades from school or what college they went to. School is really important for learning fundamental skills like reading, writing, and math. But there are so many other valuable skills that can't be graded very easily. Things like creatively solving problems, being a good leader, or having an eye for design. Just because someone didn't get perfect grades, that doesn't mean they don't possess incredible talents!I get that employers want to hire people who are smart and capable. But intelligence means way more than just getting goodtest scores. Some of the most successful business owners and inventors in history didn't do amazingly well in school. Having a high GPA or graduating from Harvard doesn't automatically mean you'll be an incredible employee who changes the world.There are so many incredibly brilliant kids in my class who might not look outstanding on paper because of their grades or which college they get into. But I already know they are going to grow up to do amazing things, despite what their transcripts say. It would be such a shame if they didn't get hired for their dream jobs just because of that.Maybe I'm just a kid and don't understand everything yet. But to me, grades and universities shouldn't matter nearly as much as they seem to. Everyone has different talents and strengths that can't be easily measured. It seems silly to dismiss someone's abilities just based on some test scores or where they went to college. Isn't it more important to hire someone passionate about their work who has skills that are a great fit for the job? Not everyone is a perfect student, but that doesn't mean they won't be an amazing employee!篇2Hiring People Should Be Fair! An Essay on Not Judging By School DegreesHi there! My name is Jamie and I'm 10 years old. I like reading, riding my bike, and learning about how the world works. Today I want to talk about something really important - making sure people get hired for jobs in a fair way.I've heard grown-ups talking about getting jobs, and how much their college or university degree matters. Some employers seem to value a fancy diploma more than actual skills and experience. That doesn't seem right to me. Here's why I think judging people mainly by their educational background is a bad idea when hiring:School Doesn't Make Someone SmartJust because someone went to a top university doesn't automatically make them a genius. I know lots of kids at my school who are really bright, creative thinkers even though they haven't been to college yet. Plus, not everyone has the same opportunities to attend elite schools for reasons that have nothing to do with their intelligence.My older cousin Charlie is one of the smartest people I know, but he couldn't afford to go to an expensive private universityafter high school. He worked hard at a local community college, gaining valuable knowledge and skills. If an employer didn't hire him for a good job just because his school wasn't fancy enough, they'd be missing out big time! Charlie is incredibly hardworking, solves problems creatively, and would be an asset to any company.Experience Should Count More Than a DegreeImagine you're hiring someone to be a manager at a restaurant. Wouldn't hands-on experience actually running a restaurant kitchen be way more valuable than someone who just studied business and hospitality in a classroom? Nobody gets practical skills just from book learning.I've seen my uncle Ed, who never graduated from a 4-year university, successfully run his own plumbing business for decades. He had to learn on-the-job how to fix pipes, manage employees, and keep customers happy. Why shouldn't his years of plumbing experience count as much or more than a degree? When he interviews plumbing assistants, he cares way more about hands-on skills than academic credentials.Diversity of Backgrounds is BeneficialImagine a company where every employee had the same elite university background and upbringing. That company would be missing out on loads of diverse perspectives and ways of problem-solving. Different backgrounds and life experiences bring creativity and innovation to the table.As a kid, I think having diverse friends from all different cultures, families, and schools makes my life more interesting and helps me see things in new ways. I've learned so much from buddies whose families are from other countries or who have unique living situations. A workplace should be the same - hiring people from diverse backgrounds leads to better ideas!If employers put too much emphasis on people's level of education from universities and not enough on their actual skills, they'll end up with a pretty boring, one-note workforce. Companies need variety in experiences and viewpoints to truly succeed.Everyone Should Get a Fair ChanceAt the end of the day, I believe hiring should be about giving every candidate a fair opportunity to show their abilities, determination and talents - not about judging them solely based on what school name is printed on their degree. Otherwise, somany skilled, intelligent, hardworking people might get overlooked or rejected for no good reason.I have a dream that one day, job interviews will be like the start of a new school year. Teachers don't just let students into their class based on what elite private school they used to attend. They judge each kid as an individual based on their efforts, behavior, and understanding of the material. Job candidates should be evaluated the same way - on their own merits, not their alma mater.In conclusion, I hope grown-ups who do hiring for companies can try to be less obsessed with university pedigrees. Instead, they should focus on factors like relevant skills, practical experiences, ability to bring new perspectives, and overall fit for the role. Judging people unfairly by where they happened to go to school seems really outdated and close-minded to me. Let's work on making hiring all about finding the best, most capable person for the job - degree or no degree!篇3The Mean Job Givers and Their Silly RulesHi there! My name is Timmy, and I'm going to tell you about something that's really not fair. It's called "ed-u-cay-shun-aldis-crim-in-ay-shun" and it happens when grown-ups are looking for new people to work for them. They have silly rules that say you can't get a job unless you have a certain kind of paper called a "dee-gree."Now, I know what you're thinking – "But Timmy, don't you need to learn stuff to do most jobs?" And you're right, of course! But here's the thing – just because someone didn't go to a fancy school, it doesn't mean they can't learn or do things really well.Let me give you an example. My uncle Bobby is super smart and can fix anything! He's like a real-life Bob the Builder. But when he was young, his family didn't have a lot of money, so he couldn't go to college. Instead, he learned how to fix things by watching other people and trying it himself. He's been doing it for years and years, and he's really, really good at it.But you know what? Whenever Uncle Bobby tries to get a job as a fix-it guy, they tell him he can't have it because he doesn't have a "dee-gree." Isn't that just silly? He knows how to do the job better than anyone, but they won't let him because of some stupid paper.And it's not just Uncle Bobby. I've heard stories about people who couldn't get jobs as cooks or artists篇4School and FairnessHi there! My name is Tommy and I'm 10 years old. I want to talk to you today about something that's been bothering me a lot lately - how some companies treat people differently just because of what schools they went to. It doesn't seem very fair to me.You see, my dad has been looking for a new job recently. He's really smart and works super hard, but he didn't get to go to a fancy university when he was younger because his family didn't have a lot of money. Whenever he goes for job interviews, the people always ask him "Where did you study?" and then they get this weird look on their faces when he tells them.I don't get why that matters so much. Just because my dad couldn't afford an expensive college, does that really mean he's not good enough for their company? He's been working in his field for over 15 years and has tons of experience. Isn't that way more important than where he got his degree from?It makes me sad to see my dad come home disappointed after interviews, just because the people judged him by what school's name was on his certificate instead of his actual skillsand knowledge. He's an amazing dad and works so hard for our family. How is it fair to treat him like he's not good enough just because of that?I've noticed this attitude a lot on TV shows and movies too when they talk about jobs and careers. There's always this big focus on whether someone went to Harvard or Yale or one of those other really elite universities. The characters who went to those schools are portrayed as being smarter and more successful. But isn't that kind of elitist?There are tons of great state universities and community colleges that teach people just as well, but for much less money. Just because someone's parents couldn't afford to send them to an Ivy League school, does that really mean they are worse at their job? That doesn't make any sense to me.True intelligence and ability isn't about what's written on a diploma, it's about your work ethic, creativity, problem-solving skills and drive to always keep learning new things. At least, that's what I've learned from watching my dad. He may not have a prestigious degree, but he's one of the smartest and most hard-working people I know.I really hope that companies can start to see past the university names and judge people based on their realqualifications instead. There are so many talented individuals out there who didn't have the same educational opportunities as others, but that doesn't make them any less valuable as employees. A person's capabilities go way beyond what school they attended.Maybe if more businesses started hiring based on merit rather than academics, it would open up lots of great career paths for people from all backgrounds. Then hard-working people like my dad would finally get the fair chances they deserve in getting hired for jobs they are truly excellent at. Discrimination of any kind just doesn't seem right to me.Well, that's my take on this issue anyway. Perhaps when I'm an adult, the working world will have changed and this won't be a problem anymore. A kid can dream, right? Thanks for listening!篇5Discrimination is a Big ProblemHi there! My name is Emily and I'm going to tell you all about discrimination during job interviews. It's a really big problem that many grown-ups face.When people go for job interviews, the person interviewing them sometimes treats them unfairly because of things that shouldn't matter at all. It's called discrimination and it's very wrong. The main type of discrimination I want to talk about is when the interviewer is mean to someone or doesn't want to hire them just because of what school or college they went to.My dad says this is called "education discrimination" and it happens a lot, even though it's totally not fair at all. Just because someone didn't get to go to a fancy private school or an Ivy League university, it definitely doesn't mean they aren't smart or wouldn't be good at the job.There are lots of reasons why someone might not have a degree from a super prestigious college. Maybe their family didn't have much money so they had to go somewhere cheaper. Or maybe they had to work while studying to pay fees. Or maybe they just didn't get that great grades in high school but they are still a dedicated hard worker.None of those reasons have anything to do with how good you'd be at a job! What matters is your skills, your experience, and your commitment to working hard. Not which college name is printed on your degree certificate.My mom says that some employers think that if you went to a fancy school, you must be smarter and more successful. But that's just silly! Lots of really smart, talented people don't have degrees from exclusive, expensive universities. Just because a school is hard to get into, it doesn't mean it's the only place where intelligent people study.There are incredible teachers and professors at all different kinds of colleges, not just the most celebrated ones. You can get an outstanding education at a state university or a community college too if you are determined and you work really hard. Judging someone's abilities just based on their school's reputation is totally unfair.It makes me sad when I hear stories about people being looked down on in job interviews just because their degree didn't come from an Ivy League school or something. That's discrimination plain and simple, and it's wrong. Qualifications and experiences are what should matter, not how prestigious the name on your diploma is.I can't wait until I'm older and can get a job. I really hope that by then, education discrimination won't be a thing anymore. Everyone deserves a fair chance to show what they can do, no matter where they studied. Judging people's worth by theireducation background and not their actual knowledge and skills is just backwards thinking.At the end of the day, it's what's in your brain that counts, not what kind of university name is written on a piece of paper. All schools teach valuable things if you work hard. An employer who can't see that is making a big mistake by overlooking amazing employees just because of the college they attended.I think there should be stricter rules about education discrimination in hiring. It's simply not OK to reject someone for a job just because you don't think their school was fancy enough. They could be brilliantly smart and skilled, so that's what you should be focused on instead. Not letting stereotypes about universities influence your decisions.I hope that by explaining this problem clearly, more people will understand how unfair and ridiculous education discrimination is. It has to stop! Let's judge people on their merits and achievements, not their education pedigree. That's what a fair, open-minded, and ethical society should do.OK, that's all I wanted to say on this very important topic. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'll leave you with this: don't make assumptions about someone's talents based on their diploma. Real intelligence and ability can come from all walks oflife, no matter what university name is stamped at the top. Judge by character, not stereotypes about education backgrounds. That's my wise advice for today! Thanks for listening.篇6Unfair Treatment Because of School GradesHi everyone! My name is Timmy and I'm 8 years old. Today I want to talk to you about something that really bugs me - when grown-ups judge people based only on their school grades instead of who they really are as a person. It's called "discrimination based on educational qualifications" but that's just a fancy way of saying it's unfair and mean.You see, when adults are looking to hire someone for a job, they often focus way too much on what degrees or diplomas the person has, rather than their actual skills and personality. It's like they think someone who got straight A's must be really smart and hardworking, while someone who struggled in school must be lazy or not very clever. But that's just not true!I have a friend named Joey who is one of the nicest, most creative kids I know. He's amazing at coming up with fun games and drawing the coolest pictures. But Joey has dyslexia, which means reading and writing is really hard for him. So even thoughhe tries his absolute best, his grades aren't that great. According to some grown-ups, that must mean Joey isn't smart or talented. How ridiculous is that?On the flip side, I know some kids who get perfect scores on every test, but they can be huge bullies on the playground. Just because someone is book-smart, that doesn't necessarily mean they are a good person that you'd want to hire.When grown-ups only care about someone's grades or degrees when deciding on a job, they are being majorly unfair and closed-minded. They are discriminating and not giving everyone a fair chance. It's like they've made up their mind before even getting to know the person!Instead of just looking at a bunch of numbers and letters on a report card, grown-ups should focus on the whole person. They should look at what skills, talents and positive qualities each candidate has. They should give every applicant a fair opportunity to show their strengths through interviews, tests, and job examples. Choosing someone based only on their educational credentials is silly and means you could be missing out on some awesome people!Not every smart, hardworking, and talented person gets straight A's. Sometimes there are exceptions, like kids withlearning disabilities or challenges at home. Somebody who had to work a part-time job to help their family might not have as much time for studies. Or maybe school just wasn't a good fit for how their brain works best. Getting poor grades doesn't automatically make you bad at a job!On the other hand, a person can be awesome at taking tests and getting perfect grades, but still lack important qualities like creativity, problem-solving ability, leadership skills, and just being a nice human being. I'm sure we all know somesmarty-pants kids who have no common sense and can be real jerks sometimes. You wouldn't want to hire those kinds for most jobs, no matter their GPA.What's way more important than a bunch of letters and numbers is the whole package - their skills, personality, values, determination and potential. If grown-ups could stop obsessing over grades so much and give everyone a truly fair chance, they might be surprised at the incredible people they would find!Just imagine how many kind, clever, hardworking people might be getting skipped over for great jobs, just because of discrimination against them for having bad grades or no fancy degrees. What a huge waste of talent and awesomeness! The world is missing out.And imagine all the not-so-great people who somehow managed to score good grades, even though they lack other way more important qualities. No employer should just hand them a job based on their report card without looking at the whole picture.So in conclusion, I think educational discrimination during hiring is super unfair and makes no sense. Grown-ups need to stop being so snobby about grades and degrees. Instead, they should carefully consider each candidate's full set of skills, talents, personality traits, and qualifications beyond just their academic records. That's the only way to make sure you get the best, most deserving people for the job.If I was a grown-up hiring for a job, I would want to find the absolute coolest, most creative, hardest working person who is also just an all-around good human being. Sometimes that person might have poor grades, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be absolutely perfect for the position. As long as they have the right skills and qualities, that's way more important than a transcript full of A's in my books!I hope grown-ups will stop being so obsessed with grades and discriminating against people for their educational background. Everyone deserves a fair shot based on who theytruly are, not just a bunch of numbers from school. The sooner we can put an end to this unfair treatment, the sooner we can start finding the absolute best people for every job. And that's going to make the world a way more awesome place!。

公共英语三级听力-6(总分25,考试时间90分钟)Section Ⅰ Listening ComprehensionDirections:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are Two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the **prehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer—A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONL Y ONCE.【点此下载音频文件】1. Why does the man offer a lift?A. Because the woman's home is on his way home. B. Because the driver is always willing to help others. C. Because the driver is going home right now. D. Because the woman asks him for help.2. Which one is OK for the woman?A. Opening the window. B. Taking off the shoes. C. Leaving the luggage at her room. D. Putting the luggage at the kitchen.3. What will the man probably do next?A. Ask a policeman for help. B. Turn left. C. Stop for a while. D. Get back onto the main highway.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a post office. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank. D. In a restaurant.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a hospital. B. At a restaurant. C. At a railway station. D. At a booking office.【点此下载音频文件】6. What does the man mean?A. He went mountain climbing last year. B. He doesn't want to go at all. C. He hasn't traveled around the world yet. D. He wants to go climbing.7. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Call to check his scores. B. Inquire when the test scores are released. C. Be patient and wait. D. Take PETS a month later.8. Who has taken the stamps?A. The woman. B. The woman's sister. C. The man's classmates. D. The man himself.9. What's the man's problem?A. He is too late to work. B. The bed was bought in ten days. C. He can't get his money back. D. The bed can be returned.10. What are the two speakers doing?A. Sending an e-mail. B. Doing spelling exercise. C. Chatting online. D. Talking on the phone.Part BYou will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONL Y ONCE.Questions 11～13 are based on the following talk on mum 's business.【点此下载音频文件】11. Why are mothers fed up with their jobs?A. Because the jobs are difficult. B. Because the jobs make them have little time for their children. C. Because their children and family are in trouble. D. Because they don't like the job.12. How many women work for themselves now?A. Two thousands. B. Twenty thousands. C. A million. D. Two millions.13. What do we learn about Tanya Rostron?A. She doesn't work. B. She works as head of marketing in a **pany. C. She has little time with her new baby daughter. D. She employs 11 people in **pany.Questions 14～17 are based on the following passage.【点此下载音频文件】14. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?A. They want to change the way English is taught. B. They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English. C. They know clearly what they want to learn. D. They learn English to find well-paid job.15. Who needs ESP courses most?A. Professionals. B. Beginners. C. College students. D. Intermediate learners.16. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?A. Courses for reporters. B. Courses for doctors. C. Courses for lawyers. D. Courses for businessmen.17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Three groups of learners. B. The importance of business English. C. Features of English for different purposes. D. English for Specific Purposes.Questions 18～21 are based on the following dialogue between two friends.【点此下载音频文件】18. Why is the woman in New York?A. Because she likes the city. B. Because she wants to visit the man. C. Because she has a project there. D. Because the man is ill.19. What's wrong with the man?A. He has got a cold. B. He wants to die. C. His dog is sick. D. He throws up seriously.20. Where does the man live?A. At 904 Haven Avenue in the 168th Street. B. At 904 Haven Avenue in the 116th Street. C. At 903 Haven Avenue in the 116th Street. D. At 903 Haven Avenue in the 168th Street.21. What will the woman do for the man?A. Buy some food for him. B. Send him to the hospital. C. Give him some medicine. D. Bring some vegetables to him.Questions 22～25 are based on the following passage on Amsterdam American Hotel.【点此下载音频文件】22. What do we know about the Amsterdam American Hotel according to the talk?A. It's near the Leidseplein Square. B. It has altogether 175 guestrooms. C. It was built in the 19th century. D. Its location is very good.23. What does the room rate include?A. Tax and breakfast. B. Tax and service charge. C. Service charge and breakfast. D. Tax.24. How much money is charged for breakfast per person per day?A. $9. B. $19. C. $12. D. $35.25. What time is the check-in time?A. 9 a.m. B. 12 noon. C. 3 p.m. D. 6 p.m.。

孩子能忍住吃糖获得更多成就的英语阅读全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Marshmallow Test and Achieving SuccessYou know that feeling when you really want something sweet and delicious, but you have to wait? Like when your parents get a box of donuts but tell you that you can't have one until after dinner. Or when you see a candy bar at the checkout line at the grocery store but your mom says no because it will ruin your appetite. Well, resisting that urge to just take and eat the treat right away is hard for kids. But did you know that being able to delay gratification like that when you're little may actually help you do better and achieve more when you grow up? It's something scientists call the "marshmallow test" and it's pretty fascinating.Let me explain what I mean. Back in the 1960s, a psychologist at Stanford University named Walter Mischel started doing this experiment with little kids around 4 years old. One at a time, each child would come into a room with just a table and a chair. On the table was one delicious marshmallow(or sometimes another treat like a pretzel or cookie). The researcher offered the kid a deal - they could eat that one marshmallow right away if they wanted. But if they could manage to wait and not eat it while the researcher left the room for about 15 minutes, they'd get a second marshmallow and could have two in total as a reward for waiting. Wow, two marshmallows instead of just one? That's a tough decision for a 4-year-old!So the researcher would leave the room after explaining the rules, and hilarity usually ensued as each kid tried their hardest not to touch the tempting treat sitting right in front of them. Some kids just couldn't resist and ate the marshmallow basically as soon as the researcher left. Some kids made it part of the way through the 15 minutes before giving in to temptation. But surprisingly, around 30% of kids actually found a way to distract themselves and hold off from eating the marshmallow for the whole time, earning their second marshmallow reward. Maybe they covered their eyes, sang songs, kicked the desk, or whatever it took to resist. For little kids, 15 minutes is an eternity!This little experiment turned out to be incredibly revealing about kids and their ability to delay gratification. You'd think it wouldn't really matter if a preschooler can resist a marshmallowor not, right? But the researchers tracked those same kids for years afterwards and found some pretty striking differences between the "marshmallow resisters" and the kids who just ate the first one right away.The kids who could hold off and wait for the bigger reward did better in many important ways as they grew up. They had higher test scores and academic achievements. They were more motivated, focused, and able to concentrate from an early age compared to their peers. As they got older, they were better at dealing with frustrations, stress, and mental challenges. They were less likely to struggle with weight, addiction issues, or other problems that often stem from poor self-control. In general, the kids who held out for the two marshmallows just seemed better equipped to succeed in various areas of life.On the other hand, the kids who grabbed the single marshmallow right away were often more easily distracted and had more difficulty with impulse control. They may have gotten that sugar rush of gratification quicker, but it came at the cost of delayed rewards later on, both literally with the marshmallows and figuratively through their life paths. Obviously this one experiment doesn't explain everything about a person, butresearchers have found these "delayer" vs "non-delayer" patterns to be pretty consistent and predictive of achievements.So what's going on? Why would the ability to resist a sugary treat as a preschooler relate to so many other positive outcomes over the years? A lot has to do with the skills of self-discipline, willpower, and emotional intelligence that the marshmallow test hints at. Sure, on a basic level, the kids who could wait for the two marshmallows simply showed better self-control. But it also demonstrates an ability to keep longer-term goals in mind, plan ahead, and see the bigger picture beyond immediate impulses and desires. These kids had the foresight and determination to delay gratification in the short run to get something better later.篇2The Quest for Sweet Success: Resisting Temptation Unlocks AchievementAs a student, one of the biggest challenges I face is resisting temptation and staying focused on my goals. Whether it's the allure of playing video games instead of studying or the siren call of sugary snacks, distractions are everywhere. However, recent research has shown that the ability to delay gratification – to resist momentary temptations in favor of long-term rewards – isa powerful predictor of future success. And what better way to illustrate this concept than with the classic "Marshmallow Test"?The Marshmallow Test was a series of experiments conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the 1960s at Stanford University. In these studies, children aged four to six were presented with a simple choice: they could have one marshmallow (or another tempting treat) right away, or they could wait around 15 minutes and receive two marshmallows as a reward for their patience.It may sound like a trivial task, but the implications were profound. Some children gobbled up the single marshmallow immediately, unable to resist the immediate gratification. Others, however, employed various strategies – covering their eyes, kicking the desk, or talking themselves through the struggle – to successfully delay gratification and earn the larger reward.Follow-up studies over the next four decades revealed a striking correlation: the children who were able to hold out for the second marshmallow tended to have better life outcomes across a range of measures. They had higher SAT scores, greater academic and professional success, better social skills, and even lower body mass indexes compared to their more impulsive peers.So, what does this all mean for us as students? The Marshmallow Test highlights the importance of self-control, perseverance, and the ability to keep our eyes on the prize –even when faced with tantalizing distractions.Imagine you're studying for a big exam, and your friends invite you to an epic party or a night of binge-watching your favorite show. It would be so easy to give in to the temptation of instant fun, but deep down, you know that sacrificing your study time could jeopardize your academic goals.Or perhaps you're working on a long-term project or essay, and the siren song of social media or mindless scrolling beckons. Succumbing to these distractions might provide a fleeting sense of relief, but at the cost of derailing your productivity and undermining your ultimate objectives.The Marshmallow Test teaches us that the ability to delay gratification – to resist these momentary temptations in favor of long-term rewards – is a crucial skill for success. It's not about deprivation or asceticism; it's about cultivating the discipline and self-control to make choices that align with our deepest aspirations.Of course, this doesn't mean we should never indulge or have fun. Balance is key, and there's nothing wrong withoccasional treats or well-deserved breaks. The real challenge lies in recognizing when something is a destructive distraction that undermines our goals, and having the fortitude to say "no" in those moments.As students, we're constantly bombarded with temptations –from sugary snacks and social media to procrastination and laziness. But by cultivating the ability to delay gratification, we can stay focused, motivated, and on track to achieving our academic and personal goals.Imagine the sense of accomplishment you'll feel when you resist the urge to slack off or indulge in momentary pleasures, and instead pour your energy into studying, writing that term paper, or mastering a new skill. The short-term sacrifice will pale in comparison to the long-term rewards of academic success, personal growth, and the satisfaction of knowing you had the discipline to stay the course.So, the next time you're faced with a choice between instant gratification and long-term gain, remember the lessons of the Marshmallow Test. Visualize your goals, employ your coping strategies, and summon the inner strength to resist temptation. Because in the quest for sweet success, those who can delay gratification are the ones who truly savor the rewards.篇3The Marshmallow Test: How Delaying Gratification Can Lead to SuccessAs a high school student, I've heard a lot about the famous "Marshmallow Test" conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the 1960s. It's one of the most replicated studies in the history of psychology. The premise is pretty simple - a researcher places a marshmallow in front of a young child, usually around 4 or 5 years old. The researcher tells the child that they can eat the marshmallow right away if they want. However, if they can resist eating it for about 15 minutes while the researcher is out of the room, they'll get a second marshmallow as a reward for waiting.Some kids just can't handle the temptation and gobble up that fluffy white treat almost immediately after the researcher leaves. But others are able to employ various delay tactics - covering their eyes, kicking the desk, or just sitting perfectly still while trying not to look at the marshmallow. As long as they hold out for the full 15 minutes, they get that sweet double prize.At first, it just seems like a silly experiment testing whether preschoolers can delay gratification and resist a sugary temptation for the sake of a bigger reward later. But follow-upstudies over the next few decades revealed that the kids who showedthe ability to wait for the second marshmallow ended up with significantly better life outcomes compared to the kids who lack self-control.The "delayers" (the ones who waited) went on to get higher test scores, did better in school, were more motivated, handled stress better, had healthier body weights, and even scored higher on measures of self-worth. The gist is that those who could resist the urge to gobble the marshmallow displayed greater self-discipline, which turned out to be critical for success.As I'm working towards my own long-term goals like getting into a great college, I can really see how the lessons from this famous experiment apply to my life as a student today. It's all about being able to delay gratification and resist temptations, even when it's really hard.Think about it - when we procrastinate and put off studying for a big test to hang out with friends or play video games, we're acting just like the kids who impulsively ate the marshmallow right away instead of holding out for the bigger prize. We're prioritizing feeling good in the moment instead of doing the harder thing that would pay off more later. Putting in the hard work of consistent studying might feel like torture in the present,but it sets us up for that "second marshmallow" payoff - a stellar grade that helps our GPA and future goals.Or let's say you're trying to get in shape. It would feel awesome in the short-term to sit on the couch eating chips all evening after school. But doing that is like caving in and devouring the marshmallow, whereas someone with strong willpower would skip the chips, go for a jog, and get the "second marshmallow" reward of better health and a bangin' bod down the road.The same principle even holds for bigger life goals. Many students (including me) often dream of making it big someday - becoming a celebrity, pro athlete, CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you name it. But attaining massive success requires putting in years and years of intensely hard work with no guarantee you'll make it. It's mentally and emotionally exhausting. The easy way out is to just slack off and settle for an average job and lifestyle. That's the "one marshmallow" shortcut - feeling satisfied in the moment but lacking the passion and work ethic to aim for the big win. The kids who waited patiently for the second marshmallow were willing to grind through the struggle for a bigger long-term reward.Honestly, the older I get, the more I realize self-discipline might be THE key ingredient。

Criterion-related validity效標關聯效度效標關聯效度Criterion-related validity :使用中的衡量工具和其他的衡量工具來比較兩者是否具有關連。

想要預測某事情的結果或估計某種現存的行為或現象。

其中還包括預測效度(predictive validity)和同時效度(concurrent validity)。

Criterion related validity, also referred to as instrumental validity, is used to demonstrate the accuracy of a measure or procedure by comparing it with another measure or procedure which has been demonstrated to be valid.For example, imagine a hands-on driving test has been shown to be an accurate test of driving skills. By comparing the scores on the written driving test with the scores from the hands-on driving test, the written test can be validated by using a criterion related strategy in which the hands-on driving test is compared to the written test.#預測效度(predictive validity) 指一個測驗對出於特定情景中的個體的行為進行於預測的有效性,也就是對我們所感興趣的行為能够預測到什麼程度。

---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ 新发展大学英语听力教程第四册教师用书Unit One Urban Life or Rural LifeⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1 略Part 2 There are positive effects and negative effects of living in the suburbs. Positive effects:1. The air might be cleaner. 2. There are more trees and less traffic congestion. 3. You’ll probably have a garden. Negative effects: 1. Most people drive more and walk less. 2. You’ll have little time for cooking and thus rely heavily on junk food有积极影响和消极影响住在郊区。

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■ ScriptIn the suburbs the air might be cleaner, as there are more trees and less traffic congestion. Better still you’1/ 149ll probably have a garden, which most inner-city dwellers don’t. Gardening is a healthy activity for you, and your children have the chance to play outside every day. This is a lot better for them than playing computer games all day because there is nowhere to go.The disadvantages of living in the suburbs are the flip side of the city advantages. Most people living in the suburbs end up driving more and walking less, as nothing is particularly close. This leads to weight gain and general lack of fitness. Those medium sized journeys that suburb dwellers need to do could be done on a bicycle, although this is not always practical or even possible.A less obvious effect of having to commute is little time for cooking. If a considerable portion of your time is spent getting to and from work, it is tempting to rely heavily on junk food, ready meals and takeaways. None of these is very healthy and too many can lead to obesity and the associated health problems. 郊区的空气可能会更干净,有更多的树和更少的交通堵塞。

湖北省黄冈中学2015年春季高一年级期末考试英语试题考试时间：150分钟总分为：120分第一局部听力〔共两节，总分为30分〕略第二局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕第一节〔共15小题；每一小题2分，总分为30分〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项。

AHave you ever wondered how a popular food or dessert was first created？ Read on and find out about several of them.Chewing gum—Although ancient Greeks，Mayans，and early American settlers chewed sap〔树液〕from trees, the first commercial chewing gum was made and sold by John B. Curtis in 1848. In 1850, Curtis began selling flavored gums.Pizza—In Italy in the early 1700s, flat breads, called pizzas, were made without toppings.These tasty，filling breads were sold to the poor in Naples.When Maria Carolina, the queen of Naples, tasted one, she persuaded her husband, King Ferdinand IV, to allow this peasant dish to be made in the royal kitchen.Almost 200 years later，during her travels around the country, Italy’s queen Margherita saw Italian peasants eating pizza breads.She had a taste and fell in love with pizza. She ordered the most famous pizza cook of the day, Raffaele Esposito, to create for her a pizza made of tomato, basil, and cheese to look like the colors of the Italian flag. This remains the basis of the American version of the pizza.The ice-cream-cone—In 1904, Italo Marchiony got a patent(专利) to produce ice-cream cones. The same year at the ST. Louis World’s Fair, a Syrian waffle(华夫饼) seller Ernest Hamwi heard that a nearby ice-cream seller had run out of dishes to serve his cream. Hamwi rolled some of his waffles into a cone(圆锥) shape andoffered them to his neighbor, who put ice-cream in the cones and sold them. This first fully eatable, portable(便捷的) treat was a hit with customers immediately.M&Ms—During the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Forrest Mars, Sr., saw soldiers eating pieces of chocolate covered with a hard sugary coating, which kept the chocolate from melting in the sun. Using this idea, Mars developed M＆Ms in 1941. In 1954, Mars ntroduced M&Ms Peanut Chocolate Candies, along with the now famous slogan, “The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand.〞21．Who helped to create the American version of Pizza？A．John B．Curtis and Maria Carolina.B．Maria Carolina and Ernest Hamwi.C．Raffaele Esposito and Margherita.D．Ernest Hamwi and Forrest Mars, Sr.22．Why did the ice-cream become popular？A．It was a cone—shape.B．It looked like the Italian flag.C．It was eatable and could be taken away.D．It was covered with a hard sugary coating.23．What does the slogan of M&Ms mean？A．The chocolate is not easy to melt in the sun.B．The chocolate can not be held in your hand.C．The chocolate is made by hand.D．The chocolate tastes delicious.答案与解析：答案： 21—23 C C ABMost of us remember our teachers well. Three successful Americans talk about the teachers who encouraged them.Kevin Henkes is an excellent author and illustrator whose books include Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, The Year of Billy Miller, and Kitten’s First Full Moon, which won the Caldecott medal. “I grew up in the school days of silent hallways and desks in neat，evenrows. One day, our forth-grade teacher allowed the class to move the desks out of rows intogroups of four. It might seem like a small thing now, but it taught me that you could do things differently; you could think outside the box. That teacher helped me view my world differently. Good teachers can change lives.〞Katherine Applegate has won many awards for her books, including the Newbery Medal for The One and Only Ivan. She also created the Animorphs series with her husband, Michael Grant.“My sixth-grade teacher in Michigan sensed that 1 wanted to write，so one day she sent me home to write about the word‘blue’in as many ways as possible. Because of that，for the first time in my life, I thought of myself as someone with special skills as a writer, someone who was unique. My teacher’s actions said‘I see something special in you.’〞In his role as U.S.Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan is in charge of the department that collects data and directs research on America’s schools.“My high school English teacher was amazing. She challenged us to express our ideas clearly in class and in our writing. There was no such thing as a bad question. She wanted to hear from us and encouraged us to speak up and express ourselves. She pulled things out of me that I didn’t know I had inside. I think that is the genius of good teachers.〞24．What does the underlined part“think outside the box〞 in paragraph 2 probably mean？A．To think in a careful way.B．To think for quite a long time.C．To think twice before doing something.D．To think of unusual ways of doing something.25．How did the teacher encourage Katherine Applegate？A．by guiding her after class.B．by asking her to write in various ways.C．by helping her to see the world differently.D．by allowing her to pick up as many skills as possible.26．What do we know about Arne Duncan？A．He became a superb lecturer after graduation.B．He was inspired to do research in high school.C．He was encouraged to realize his full potential〔潜力〕.D．He won prizes for his writings in English class.27．What does the passage mainly tell us？A．The best students learn from the heart，not from the book.B．He who makes no mistakes makes nothingC．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.D．Take things as they come.答案与解析：答案： 24—27 D B C ACChinese officials are taking high-tech action against high-tech cheaters on the national college entrance test. In recent years, some students have used hidden electronic devices to communicate during the test. In an effort to stop them, administrators in one city took an unusual step. They used a drone, or a small aircraft without a pilot. The drone flew over two testing centers in Luoyang City in central China’s Henan province. The drone was looking for unusual signals being sent to wireless devices.Mr Lan, who only gave his last name, is an official from Louyang’s RadioSupervision and Regulation Bureau〔无线电监管局〕. He said the drone cost hundreds of thousands of yuan. He said the drone was as big as a pump at a gasoline station. Officials said that a large number of electronic signals over a testing center could mean that students were cheating by sending electronic messages during the exam.Nine million students took the college entrance exam this year. The test is known in China as the gaokao. This important test can greatly affect a young person’s future. The test results are used to decide which kind of university a student can attend. Those with the highest scores have the best chance for getting into a better university. Students spend months cramming, or studying intensely〔集中地〕, in order to get the highest possible scores. Many parents travel to the cities where the tests are given. They stay with their children during the exam, which can last two or three days. Students who do not pass the exam usually have two choices. They can repeat a year of school and retake the test, or try to find a factory job.Local media have reported on the problem of“surrogate〞test—taking. A surrogate is someone who does another person’s work. Talented students from poor families can earn large amounts of money taking the college entrance exam for students who can pay. The Education Ministry〔教育部〕said that they had put 23 people in prison for trying to cheat since last May. Students who are caught cheating can be blocked from taking the test for three years.28．What is the main problem during the exam in China according to the passage？A．Students do not want to take the exam.B．Parents bring students too much stress.C．Students cheat to get higher scores.D．Our government take loose action.29．Which one is true about the drone？A．It has been widely used in China.B．A pilot operates the small aircraft.C．A drone is twice as big as a pump.D．It looks for unusual signals during the exam.30．Students can NOT make preparations for the gaokao by________.A．studying intenselyB．taking the place of othersC．spending months crammingD．communicating more with teachers and parents31．What can students choose to do if not passing the college entrance exam？A．They have a chance for getting into a better university.B．They can repeat a year of school and retake the test.C．They can try to find a satisfactory job.D．They can take a rest for three years.答案与解析：答案： 28—31 C D B BDKids are cool to wear blue jeans and T-shirts today. It is fashionable like that. Fashion refers to the styles of dress that are currently popular. Fashion goes beyond just clothes, though. It’s important for some people to wear only the latest fashions and styles. For others, though, keeping up with trends isn’t that important. The one thing that stays the same with fashion is this: it always changes!During the 1960s and 1970s, hippies made bell—bottomed blue jeans〔喇叭裤〕popular. Also, in the 1980s, Michael Jackson made parachute pants〔降落伞裤〕all the fashion. Now try to find these items in today’s clothing stores!Do you know why fashions change？The answer is probably as simple as the fact that people change. Over time, the new replaces the old. People are influenced greatly by popular culture, including athletes, musicians, movies stars, as well as popular films, television shows, books and music. We are also influenced by thefashion industry’s advertising.The stars of popular culture are always searching for a new angle to maintain 〔保持〕their popularity. Often these new angles come in the form of new clothing or hairstyles. When people see these new styles, they often want to imitate their favorite stars. To do so, they seek out the latest fashions to make themselves look like the people they want to imitate. In this way, fashions evolve and change over time.Clothes have been used to separate people into groups for many years. Even today, brand-name, clothing that is more expensive than other types of clothing can be used by some people to distinguish themselves from others.Unfortunately, this can often have the effect of distancing certain groups from others. Don’t forget that it’s always OK to develop your own sense of style that is unique and separate from what the fashion world determines! Stay true to yourself and let your personality—not your clothes—speak for who you are！32．What does the example of bell—bottomed blue jeans and parachute pants in Paragraph 2 suggest？A．Fashion always changes.B．Stars are always influential.C．People have different dressing styles.D．Michael Jackson are good designers.33．What causes the changes of fashions？A．Advertisements change rapidly.B．Popular culture influences people.C．Movie stars are changing over time.D．New films and shows replace the old.34．What does the author mainly want to stress in the last paragraph？A．The advantages of staying unique.B．The bad effects of following fashion.C．The good influences of popular styles.D．The importance of having one’s own personality.35．We can learn from the text that_____________ .A．fashion is all about clothesB．the author has gone out of fashionC．clothes may separate and distance peopleD．people like imitate others’ dressing style答案与解析：答案： 32—35 A B D C第二节〔共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为10分〕We all know that exercise is good for your health. But some kinds of exercise may be better than others. Running, for example, may help to protect against heart disease and other health problems. 36 Running may be good exercise, but it can be difficult on the body. Here are five commonly shared ideas among fitness experts to reduce the risk of injury for people new to running or jogging.1．Take it easy37 Most people get running injuries when they push themselves too hard. The body needs time to get used to increases in distance or speed. Muscles and joints need time to recover.2．Listen to your bodyMost running injuries do not come out of the blue. 38 They may include body aches，sore muscles and pain that does not go away.3．39There is no single best shoe for every runner. You should find the shoe that offers the best fit and support for your feet. More importantly，you should replace your shoes every 500 to 800 kilometers.4．Take good notesTake some time after each run to write down notes about what you did and how you felt. Look for patterns，things that happen over and over again. For example，you may find that your knees ache when you run on consecutive or back-to-back days. But perhaps you feel great when you rest in between running days. 40 5．Cross trainAs we said earlier，running is hard on your body. So physical fitness experts suggest some form of cross training to improve muscle balance and to help you stay injury free. They say swimming, cycling, and yoga are good exercises to combine with running. These exercises are easier on the body.A．Get good running shoes.B．Have a good rest after running.C．Usually，there are warning signs.D．Running is better than swimming.E．Running also may help you 1ive longer.F．Do not run too much，too soon or too fast.G．These notes will help you identify the best workout for you.答案与解析：答案：36—40 E F C A G第三局部英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为45分〕第一节完形填空〔共20小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为30分〕阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出可以填人空白处的最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。