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阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

  No wonder English poses(构成)such a challenge to non-native speakers.This most global of languages has more words than any other, over 1 million according to the Global Language Monitor.Out of this number, the average American college student has mastered between 8,000-15,000.

  Realizing that words are the building blocks of language, many Chinese students try hard to catch up.They make out long lists of words-often in alphabetical order-and simply memorize their definitions(释义)and Chinese meanings.

  The bad news is that definition memorization does them little good when it comes to college entrance tests like the SATs.For these tests, a student needs to understand, not simply parrot words studied.

  The good news is that there are better ways to build an academic English vocabulary.

  Vocabulary learning system

  The first thing to do is to develop an organized, but easy means of collecting and learning new words.We recommend a card system that includes the following information:

  Word-Simple Definition in English-Phrase or Sentence-Related Words-Synonyms(同义词)and Antonyms(反义词)-with a Chinese translation on the reverse(背面)of the card.

  The advantage of this system is that with a single card, a student can learn not just one word but a group of related words.

  Keep your cards on a detachable(可分离的)metal ring, so you can carry them around and add to your collection daily.

[写作内容]

1.以约30词概括以上短文的主要内容:

2.然后以约120个词以“有什么记单词的好办法?”为主题写一篇短文,并包括如下要点:

1)举例说明你的英语老师教给你某种记忆单词的好方法;

2)说明好的记忆单词方法的重要性;

3)为应对高考你将如何加强单词记忆?

[写作要求]

1.你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子

2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称

On the whole, it’s not something we parents shout about, but one in four of us does it. Hiring private tutors for our children is now widespread.
“It’s expensive, but worth it,” says Ashan Sabri, whose daughter Zarreen, is having tuition in biology and chemistry in preparation for A-levels this summer. “My husband and I tried to tutor her at home, but we found all our knowledge was out of date and we were only confusing Zarreen. We also tried a group revision course but all the children were sitting in a room for different kinds of exams. On the whole, we think one-to-one tuition works best.”
The real reason is: does tutoring do any good?
“It’s not the magic bullet,” says Professor Judith Ireson, author of a 2005 Institute of Education report on the subject. “It’s still up to the child to do the learning. If he or she isn’t interested, sending them to a private tutor won’t do any good. However, we did find that students who had private tuition in mathematics during the two years before GCSE achieved on average just under half a grade higher than students who did not have a tutor.”
In which case, surely it’s time to break open the champagne? Not necessarily, says Elaine Tyrrell, head of The Rowans School, Wimbledon, a preparation school which regularly gets children into the best private schools.
“While we recommend private tutoring for a few children whose first language isn’t English, we don’t encourage it for the others. With the level of education they get here, children really ought to be able to pass the entrance exams without any extra teaching. And our worry is that they might just get used to getting help from last-minute tutoring, but, once they actually get to that school, they won’t be able to cope.”
But Mylene Curtis, owner of Fleet Tutors, one of the biggest tutoring agencies in the country, holds a different view.
“In some respects, the hurdles children have to leap in order to get into these schools are set at a higher level than the reality,” says Curtis. “We often find that, once a child has got into a school, the standard of work isn’t as high as was feared. The trick is to do well enough in the exam to win a place.”
【小题1】What does Ashan Sabri think of the group revision course?

A.It’s expensive but worthwhile because it works the best.
B.It confuses students because the knowledge taught in it is out of date.
C.It isn’t effective because it doesn’t focus on specific exams.
D.It is effective because it doesn’t focus on specific exams.
【小题2】 What do the underlined words “magic bullet” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Something that cannot help to solve problems at all.
B.Something that solves a difficult problem in an easy way.
C.Something that seems useful but has no use at all.
D.Something that encourages interest in study.
【小题3】According to Elaine Tyrrell, private tutoring is _______.
A.effective in language learning but not for exams
B.effective for foreign students but not for local students
C.unnecessary in most cases and may harm the further study of students
D.unnecessary in secondary school but helpful to further study
【小题4】 What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A.Fleet Tutors and the Rowans School are competitors.
B.Entrance exams to schools are too difficult for most students.
C.Further study isn’t as difficult as was first thought.
D.Private tuition is worth the financial investment.
【小题5】What attitude does the author hold towards home tutoring?
A.CriticalB.ObjectiveC.SupportiveD.Uninterested

阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的词数要求)。

Only 27% of people are getting the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week.Fortunately, it's never too late or early to get the benefits of regular exercise.When you're first starting to exercise, take it slow to build stamina(持久力),reduce injuries and improve the likelihood that you'll continue exercising.

2 Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing arid supportive shoes.Before exercising, warm up for five minutes to slowly increase your heart rate and warm your muscles.Follow your workout with an additional five minutes of light physical activity and stretching to slow your heart rate and breathing.

The exercising should be at a moderate pace for a minimum of 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a day five days a week.Beginning cardiovascular(心血管的)exercises may include walking, swimming, biking, dancing and light jogging.The exercise doesn't have to be done in one session.Breaking your cardiovascular routine into 10 or 15 - minute intervals offers the same health benefits and helps beginners build stamina.

                    helps strengthen bones, builds muscle and increases the burning of calories.We recommend strength training all major muscle groups at least twice a week.Use weights that are hard for you to lift, but not too hard.Avoid training the same muscle group every day.Your muscles need time to repair themselves after strength training.

Set weekly or monthly fitness goals and track your progress.Calculate weight loss progress by your weight and measurements, However, avoid weighing yourself more than once a week as your weight fluctuates(波动)and daily weight changes aren't indicative of progress.

Exercise shouldn't hurt.Mild soreness after weight training may occur but any exercise that causes sharp or continuous pain should be d:i3continued.Additionally, you should be able to carry on a conversation during cardiovascular exercise.The goal is to raise your heart rate and breathing gradually.

1.What is the recommended time for us exercise?(no more than5 words)

                                                                               

2.What kinds of clothes and shoes should we wear before warming up?(no more than l0 words)

                                                                               

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph4 with proper words.(no more than4 words)

                                                                              

4.How should we track our progress in exercising?(no more than 10 words)

                                                                               

5.What is the best title for the passage? ( no more than 6 words)

                                                                           

 

D

  Deal

With spring officially here,we can look forward to fresh flowers and cherry blossoms.While you could stay home and admire the change in season,why not celebrate the end of winter with a fun spring time holiday?We’ve found a handful of terrific packages at home and abroad,good for departures through mid­May.

  London’s Chelsea Flower Show for $849

Every May,London hosts the world­famous Chelsea Flower Show,showcasing astonishing gardens,and lively horticultural(园艺) displays that set the latest in garden design trends.This year,Virgin Vacations offers a six­night air­land packages priced at a sweet $849.Good for departures May 21—23,this deal covers the following costs:accommodations;airfare from New York;daily continental breakfast;and one full­day entrance to the Flower Show (May 24,25 or 26).

  Spring Flowers of Amsterdam for $739

Want to catch the spring flowers blooming in the lowlands of Holland?Amsterdam is a treat to visit at this time of year,as its numerous gardens explode with color.You can go Dutch and save some serious dollars to boot!At just $739 for a four­night stay with airfare,at this spring escape is priced to go!Good for travel between April 1 and May 17,the deal includes air from New York;accommodation at a budget hotel;daily breakfast;and a local map and guide.

  Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.from $319/nt

You don’t need to travel far for an impressive flower show!From March 31 through April 15,Washington D.C.is hosting its yearly Cherry Blossoms Festival,marking the 95th celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of D.C..Several hotels are honoring the occasion with special deals:for example,Hay­Adams offers a Cherry Blossom Package from $319/night with lodging (two­night minimum stay),free parking,and a special amenity.

  Tokyo Spring Fun for $949

To spot the cherry blossoms right at the source,we recommend a spring venture to Tokyo.Now you can visit on the cheap with the Asian Affair Holidays special we found:a Tokyo spring special starts at just $949!This deal covers airport transfers;five nights’ lodging at Tokyo Hilton International;and a half­day city tour.This particular price is valid for departures between April 1 and April 30,perfectly timed for the best of cherry­blossom season.

1.If you are not free until late May,you may travel to________.

A.London                 B.Amsterdam

C.Washington D.C.       D.Tokyo

2.If you want a guide,you may choose________.

A.London’s Chelsea Flower Show

B.Spring Flowers of Amsterdam

C.Cherry Blossoms in D.C.

D.Tokyo Spring Fun

3.The minimum cost for the closest show is________.

A.$ 849

B.$739

C.$319

D.$638

 

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

No wonder English poses (构成) such a challenge to non-native speakers. This most global of languages has more words than any other, over 1 million according to the Global Language Monitor. Out of this number, the average American college student has mastered between 8,000-15,000.

   Realizing that words are the building blocks of language, many Chinese students try hard to catch up. They make out long lists of words – often in alphabetical order – and simply memorize their definitions(释义) and Chinese meanings.

   The bad news is that definition memorization does them little good when it comes to college entrance tests like the SATs. For these tests, a student needs to understand, not simply parrot words studied.

   The good news is that there are better ways to build an academic English vocabulary.

   Vocabulary learning system

   The first thing to do is to develop an organized, but easy means of collecting and learning new words. We recommend a card system that includes the following information:

   Word – Simple Definition in English – Phrase or Sentence – Related Words – Synonyms (同义词) and Antonyms (反义词) – with a Chinese translation on the reverse (背面) of the card.

   The advantage of this system is that with a single card, a student can learn not just one word but a group of related words.

   Keep your cards on a detachable (可分离的) metal ring, so you can carry them around and add to your collection daily.

【写作内容】

    1. 以约30词概括以上短文的主要内容:

    2. 然后以约120个词以“有什么记单词的好办法?”为主题写一篇短文,并包括如下要点:

1)举例说明你的英语老师教给你某种记忆单词的好方法;

2)说明好的记忆单词方法的重要性;

3)为应对高考你将如何加强单词记忆?

【写作要求】

    1. 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称

 

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