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作文（一）

志愿者支教申请

Dear Sir or Madam,

I'm writing to apply for participating in volunteer teaching in the rural area program. Along with the development of society, more and more problems are brought to our attention, and one of the most serious problems is the rural education and the rural students are in want of qualified teachers.

A number of factors are accountable for this situation.It may result from the low level of salary and the inconvenient transportation. That's why volunteer teaching program captures the public's attention.

Therefore, I will appreciate it if you could consider me for the post since I have been expecting such a precious opportunity to become a volunteer teacher for a longtime. It is generally accepted that the program is of utmost importance for rural students. Not only can it broaden their horizons, but it also exerts a positive influence on students' knowledge. I am deeply honored if I can dedicate myself to the program.

No words can express my gratitude if you can consider me for the post.

Your sincerely,

Li Hua

 

翻译（一）

 

太极拳起源于中国古代，是中国武术的一个重要分支。太极拳原本是用来防身的，现在却是促进身体健康的有效方法。大量研究表明，这种运动有助于保持力量、柔韧性和平衡，减少压力和焦虑。太极拳练习起来轻松愉快。通过轻柔流畅的动作，可以让你冷静、清醒。如今，太极拳已遍布世界各地，深受广大健美人士的喜爱。

 

Taijiquan,an important branch of Chinese martial arts, has roots in ancient China.The original purpose of practicing Taijiquan was self-defence, but now it is regarded as an effective way to improve physical health. A large number of studies have revealed the fact that this kind of exercise serves as a tool to maintain strength,flexibility and balance, and mitigate stress and anxiety. It is easy and pleasant to do Taijiquan.Through gentle and smooth movements,it can calm you down and refresh your mind.Nowadays,Taijiquan has spread around the world, and the majority of bodybuilders are devoted to it.

 

翻译（二）

 

戏曲属于中国的传统艺术，它可以追溯到唐朝。中国戏曲吸引观众的特点之一是其独特的面部绘画。不同的脸谱象征着不同的人物和他们的命运。观众可以通过观察那些面部绘画来更好地理解人物的故事。

 

欣赏中国戏曲对中国人来说是一种乐趣，尤其是老年人。为了吸引年轻观众，传统戏曲不断发展和创新。如今，越来越多的外国人也对中国戏曲感兴趣。

 

Opera is a kind of traditional Chinese art, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The unique facial painting of Chinese Opera is one of its features which attracts the audiences. Different facial paintings represent different characters, as well as their fates. The audience can get a better understanding of the stories of characters by observing their facial paintings. It is a pleasure for Chinese people to appreciate Chinese Opera. This is especially true for the elderly. In order to draw the attention of young audiences, traditional opera keeps developing and innovating. At present, more and more foreigners also take interests in Chinese opera.

 

翻译（三）

 

按照中国民间的传统习俗，春节期间长辈通常会给孩子发红包，俗称压岁钱（lucky money），以表达对孩子的祝福，祝他们好运。

如今，红包不仅是孩子的礼物，而且经常也是给长辈或亲朋好友的礼物。近年来，随着微信用户数量的增加，微信红包变得愈加流行。欢度春节时，人们经常互发微信红包表达问候，这无疑是一种与远方亲友联系的便捷方式。

 

According to traditional Chinese customs, the adults usually give children red envelopes at the spring festival, which named as the lucky money. It is a blessing for chldren to wish them good luck. Nowadays, lucky money is not a present exclusive to children but also a gift for seniors, relatives and friends. With the increase of WeChat users in recent years, WeChat red envelope has become more and more popular. When people celebrate the Spring Festival, we send WeChat red envelopes to one another for greetings. This is undoubtedly a convenient way to contact distant relatives and friends.

 

听力原文

NEWS 1

White meat such as chicken may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does. This finding surprised researchers who admitted they didn't expect that eating white meat would lead to higher blood cholesterol levels. In the study, researchers looked at 113 healthy people, The participant in three different diets. These were a red meat diet which is primarily beef, a white meat diet which is mostly chicken [ inaudible ] and a vegetarian protein diet. Each diet period was four weeks. Between the diet periods, participants had a break during which they ate their regular foods. In addition, participants had blood tests at the start and finish of each new diet. The results showed that white and red meat diets had the same effects on blood cholesterol levels. Further, both diets increased blood cholesterol levels compared to the diet built on vegetarian protein sources. The team acknowledged that it is possible that white meat is better for our health than red meat,despite their findings. This is because other effects of red meat consumption [ inaudible]contribute to heart disease, independent of cholesterol. Their main recommendations are that people eat less of both kinds of meat. And more vegetarian protein.

 

Q1: What do we learn from the news report about the study?

 

Q2: What did the researchers acknowledge?

 

NEWS 2

Past nine this morning, a trailer attached to a lorry turned over at the crossing of high street and Milton.

 

Hundreds of frozen turkeys were spilled all over the road. It is reported that nobody was hurt in the incident, but police said it may affect traffic and Christmas dinners.With just one week to go before Christmas, there are worries that local supermarket supplies of this holiday favorite may be affected. A police spokeswoman said that officers were currently in attendance at the scene. She stated that the driver of the lorry had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The crossing on high street is a well-known accident black spot. This year alone, there have been seven traffic accidents at this location.

 

Thankfully, none of these accidents have resulted in serious injury.

 

Questions three and four are based on the news report you have just heard.

 

Q3: What does the news report say about the accident at the crossing of high street and Milton?

 

Q4: What do we learn about the crossing on high street?

 

NEWS 3

India launched its helicopter taxi service on Monday promising to ferry customers, the 40 miles between Bangalore's electronic city tech hub and the international airport terminal in 15 minutes.

 

Customers can book their helicopter ride through a mobile app.

 

The service, which claims to be the first of its kind in India offers only one room.

 

But Bangalore airport will add more once it gets approval.

 

Helicopter taxi is not an affordable option for many travelers. A car ride for the same journey costs less than half as much. But Bangalore airport says it is a competitive alternative to a car ride for tech executives in a hurry.

 

A large number of high class travelers, including CEOs have to spend more than three hours by road to get there.

 

And that is a loss of time.

 

A Bangalore airport spokesperson said this is not a low cost option, but it is an option. She added.

 

The helicopters ferried around 8 customers to the airport on their first day.

 

The company that owns and operates the service is called Loinbo Thumby aviation.

 

It previously specialized in private charter flights for government officials.

 

Q5: What is Bangalore airport trying to do about the helicopter taxi service?

 

Q6: What do we learn from the news about the helicopter taxi ride?

 

Q7: Who are the targeted customers of the helicopter taxi service?

 

COVERSATION 1

W:Hi, I wish to buy some cheese for a barbecue this weekend.

 

M: What kind would you like?

 

W.Sorry, I don't know much about cheese. What type do you think would be suitable for a barbecue?

 

M: That's easy. For a barbecue,you could have any cheese you want. I imagine there will be different foods and people will just help themselves and eat at their own pace, right?

 

W:Yes, exactly. It will be very casual. We will just be a small group of friends gathering together at Washington park. There will be around 20 of us, including children.

 

M: Great, so you could have different types of cheese. How much would you like to spend?

 

W:Not very much.Let's say $30.

 

M: I would suggest having at least one soft cheese and one hard cheese, that will offer you a good variety to suit different people's tastes.

 

W:That sounds good. What's the difference between a soft cheese and a hard cheese?

 

M: Well, but generally speaking, soft cheeses are creamy and go well with sweet things like honey and jam. I would suggest something like this Spanish goat cheese,it's only $15,a very good price. You can spread it on bread with a knife and then add a tiny bit of honey on top. It's delicious. Children love it.

 

W: Okay, great. What about a hard cheese?

 

M: Yes,for hard cheese, I would recommend this Italian one here. It has a very strong smell and a dry flavor. You can cut it into thin slices and eat it on its own.It's $16.

 

W:Okay, I'll take both. Thank you for your help.

 

COVERSATION 2 

M: Our school is replacing printed textbooks with E textbooks next semester.I can't wait.

 

W: Really? What about the cost? Not only buying all those tablets, but the software, and electronic infrastructure that goes with it, not to mention retraining all the teachers and administration staff.

 

M: Sure. The initial expenditure will be high But much lower afterwards. Besides that tablet prices continue to drop and are becoming increasingly affordable. Anyway, tablets help students learn up to 80% faster.

 

W: Not necessarily tablets have too many distractions. Students may pay attention to apps, games, and websites instead of their teachers. In fact, Research suggests that people who read printed text comprehend more, remember more and learn 30% more than those who read digital text.

 

M: Yes, but tablets contain many technological features that are not found in printed textbooks. Think about it. Students are able to highlight and edit text, write notes and search for information much more quickly than they can with printed textbooks. And what about all those trees that are cut down to make printed books?

 

W: Actually manufacturing tablets is environmentally destructive and dangerous to human health. The health impacts from making one electronic reader are 70 times greater than those from making a single printed book. A lot of minerals are extracted from the earth to make electronic reader.It does far more damage to the environment?

 

M: Yes, but the software for electronic readers can be updated instantly without the need for buying a whole lot of new books.that's better for the environment.

 

W: But the core curriculum doesn't change that much printed textbooks that are not brand new, still contain the basic relevant information of core subjects.

 

M: Well, I'm looking forward to the change.

 

I'll stick with my printed books.

 

Q12: What does the woman say about using E textbooks?

 

Q13: According to the man. How can the use of tablets benefit students?

 

Q14: What does the woman say about students using tablets?

 

Q15: What does the woman say about making electronic readers?

 

PASSAGE 1

In social psychology, the term “person perception" refers to the mental processes that we use to form impressions of other people.

 

It includes not just how we form these impressions.

 

but the conclusions we make about other people based our impressions.

 

Consider how often you make this kind of judgment every day.

 

When you meet with a new coworker, you immediately begin to develop an initial impression of this person. When you visit the grocery store, you might draw conclusions about the cashier who checks you out.

 

Obviously, person perception is a very subjective process that can be affected by a number of variables, including the characteristics of the person you are observing, the context of your situation, your own personal traits and your past experiences.

 

One of the techniques we use in person perception is social categorization. In this process, we mentally categorize people into different groups based on common characteristics.

 

Problems with this technique include the fact that it can lead to errors and prejudice.

 

Imagine that you are getting on a bus. There are only two seats available. One is next to a small elderly woman. The other is next to a muscular, fierce looking man. You sit next to the elderly woman who unfortunately turns out to be quite skilled at picking pockets.

 

Because of social categorization, you immediately judge the woman as harmless, and the man as threatening.

 

leading to the loss of your wallet.

 

Q16: What does the passage say we tend to do every day?

 

Q17: What do we learn about person perception from this passage?

 

Q18: What is the problem with using social categorization in person perception?

 

PASSAGE 2

Young people today are as socially competent as those from the previous generation. At least this is what a new study suggests.For the study,researchers compared teacher and parent evaluations of American children who started kindergarten in 198, with those who began school in 2010.The former group entered kindergarten when mobile phones were luxuries.The latter group started school when mobile devices were widespread.Results showed both groups of children were rated similarly on important social skills. These included the ability to form and maintain friendships and get along with people who were different. They were also rated similarly on self-control such as the ability to regulate their temper. In virtually,every comparison made ratings of social skills either remaining constant or improved for the children born later. There was one exception. Social skills were slightly lower for children who accessed online games and social networking sites many times a day. Adults are worried when technological change starts to undermine traditional relationships, particularly the parent-child relationship. The introduction of telephones,automobiles and radios all led to moral panic among adults of the time because the technology allowed children to enjoy more freedom Fears over screen based technology represent the most recent panic in response to technological change. But overall, the study found little evidence at time spent on screens was hurting social skills for most children.

 

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

 

Q19: What does the new study suggest about young people today and those from the previous generation?

 

Q20: What did the study find about children who accessed social networking sites many times a day?

 

Q21: What does adults worry about technological change?

 

PASSAGE 3

You can find incredible videos, articles, and those stories about the success of others. The problem is that consuming the success and ideas of others is passive inspiration. Every time you read an article or listen to an interview, you are practicing passive inspiration. You might learn something, but you don't actually have to do anything hearing about other people's success isn't the same as creating your own. instead, it is through the process of active inspiration, the active creating things, applying new ideas to our goals and making mistakes that we discover who we are and what is important to us. Furthermore, active inspiration is what results in long term passion and enthusiasm.Watching someone else's success might leave you feeling excited for a few minutes.

 

However, taking action and applying a new idea to your life will inspire you more than anything someone else could say. Reading and listening can help you think about things in a different way, but creating, producing, and experimenting is what drives you forward. Passive inspiration can give you ideas, but active inspiration will give you power.

 

Too often we spend our lives consuming the world around us instead of creating it. And what matters is the power your actions have to inspire you. The best inspiration pass from the application of ideas, not the consumption of them.

Q22: What does the speaker say about inspiration from consuming others' ideas and success stories?

 

Q23 : What do we learn from the passage about active inspiration?

 

Q24: What does the passage say passive inspiration can do?

 

Q25: Where does the best inspiration come from According to the passage?