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Task 1
Richard Appiah Akoto recently posted photos of his classroom,and they've gotten quite a response.Akoto is an information and communications technology (ICT)teacher who has the challenge of teaching his students without use of an actual computer.So like any good teacher,Akoto improvises by drawing pictures of a computer interface on his blackboard.
Akoto recently shared images of one of his computer lessons,in which he can be seen using multi-colored chalk to draw the features of Microsoft Word software on the blackboard.In one of the photos,you can see his students drawing the same images in their notebooks.
One might ask,why bother such a tiring agenda?But here's the kicker：Even though the students at Akoto's school,Betenase M/A Junior High School in the rural town of Sekyedomase,Ghana,don't have computers,they are still required to pass a national exam that includes a section on computing skills before they can move on to high school.
So Akoto does what he needs to do to ensure that his students understand the material in the curriculum.He has his own personal laptop,but it has a different interface from the one Akoto is required to teach,so he doesn't bring it to class for fear of confusing the kids with a computer that's different from what they'll see on their test.
The good news is that those Facebook pics,which have since gone viral,made their way to the right place thanks to Cameroonian tech entrepreneurRebecca Enonchong,who sent Akoto's pics to Microsoft Africa with the tweet,“Hey@MicrosoftAfrica,he's teaching MS Word on a blackboard.Surely you can get him some proper resources.”
In response,Microsoft sent Akoto to its annual Global Education Exchange Summit in Singapore and he willjoin the Microsoft Certified Educator Program so he can receive additional training.
Others also stepped up to the plate and helped Akoto out.NIIT Ghana,an information technology training institution,donated five computers to Akoto's school and one for Akoto himself.A PhD student at the University of Leeds in the UK inspired by Akoto also donated a computer.
1.Which of the following words can best describe Akoto?
A.Enthusiastic and cautious. B.Courageous and calm.
C.Cooperative and generous. D.Creative and professional.
2.Why were the students at Akoto's school asked to learn computers without use of actual computers?
A.To gain attention. B.To pass a national exam.
C.To prepare for a donation. D.To get promoted in the future.
3.How did Akoto get help?
A.By his students'sharing pictures online.
B.By his school's asking Microsoft for help.
C.By Enonchong's writing to Microsoft Africa.
D.By receiving additional training in Singapore.
4.How many computers were donated in all according to the text?
A.Five. B.Six. C.Seven. D.Eight.
Task 2
How to write a personal statement for college
A personal statement is an important part of the college application process.College admissions officers gain valuable insight,beyond your grades and standardized test scores,from your personal statement.
Tell a story.
Start your personal statement with a compelling introduction that explains what makes you interesting and unique.The goal is to tell your story in a personal way,focusing on one or two major achievements,hardships or positive experiences that have molded you into the person you are today.Make sure your personal statement follows a logical sequence of events and contains an introduction,body and conclusion.
Focus on how your experiences or hardships have changed your perspectives,made you a better person or challenged you to set specific goals.Discuss important lessons you learned and how those life-changing moments have led you down this specific educational course.Admissions officers want to read about the choices you've made and what you've gained.
Explain why the school is a perfect fit.
Discuss any unique or special characters about the school that fit your academic goals or interests.Make sure you explain why those school characters are important to you.For example,you might discuss that your aunt is a local news reporter and you want to follow in her footsteps.
End on a strong note.
Conclude your admissions essay by discussing how your experiences have prepared and equipped you for the next stage in life—college.End on a positive note by stressing how your life experiences have helped you develop leadership skills or have given you the opportunity to serve others.
A.Focus on your family.
B.Stress life-changing experiences.
C.Explain why you should be admitted.
D.Your personal statement should reflect your personality,goals and passions.
E.It provides a way to share how events in your life have shaped who you are.
F.The goal is to present a solid—yet personal—argument as to why you should gain admittance.
G.Assure admissions officers that you have good preparations when it comes to succeeding in college.
Task 3
The sound that woke Languell at 8：15 in the morning was so loud heit came from inside his house.As he got up tohe heard another sound,this one coming mostfrom outside.Peering out his bedroom window,he spied a car was wrapped around the tree'sits engine on fire.
“I grabbed buckets of water,” Languell said to a news reporter.Then he ran to the crashThe wreck looked worse up close.The car wasnearly in two,and the tree was where the driver's seat ought to have been,as ifthere.No one should havethis crash,and yet there was 16-year-old Thompson,hisface pressed against the driver's side window,in visibleLanguell tried putting the fire out with his buckets of water with no“When thegot into the front seats,I realized I had to get him out of there,” he said. “II just did what had to be done.”
In an act that a police report described as showing“disregard for his own safety”,Languellopened the car'sback doorand crawled in.“Thompson wasto get free,”Languell says.“That's when I noticed how bad his legs were.”Using a pocketknife,he sawed through Thompson's seat Languell draggedthe teen to safety before thecar was swallowed in flames.
1.A.assumed B.motivated C.recognized D.scheduled
2.A.respond B.protect C.expect D.investigate
3.A.strangely B.naturally C.definitely D.dramatically
4.A.growth B.base C.leaves D.branches
5.A.site B.report C.course D.memory
6.A.defeated B.split C.settled D.chosen
7.A.planted B.seized C.found D.forbidden
8.A.expected B.appreciated C.applied D.survived
9.A.inspiring B.clear C.terrified D.tiring
10.A.pain B.sorrow C.relief D.stress
11.A.effort B.account C.result D.success
12.A.conditions B.flames C.instructions D.reviews
13.A.watch for B.put down C.bring up D.feel like
14.A.complete B.natural C.strange D.strong
15.A.collecting B.confirming C.struggling D.bearing
16.A.control B.belt C.agenda D.attention
17.A.dull B.entire C.simple D.unique
18.A.consequent B.brief C.silent D.great
19.A.sort B.role C.signal D.block
20.A.eventually B.normally C.directly D.luckily
Task 4
一、语法填空
You may have seen this picture a million times before,1.________nothing I can come up with about teamwork will ever say it better—
“TEAM stands for
T—Together
E—Everyone
A—Achieves
M—More”
In the university,we had to work on a group project in the last year.While I used to love documenting and recording our results,my friends 2.________(hate)it!
One of them used to live and breathe electronic circuits(电路)while the other was skilled in research and interviewing subject 3.________(expert).
The three of us had different interests,but when it came to 4.________(work)together,we brought in our strengths and completed our project in time with excellent results.Not only that,we 5._______(announce)one of the best teams that our class had that year!
That was my first experience with teamwork.It was a lesson 6.________effective teamwork happens when all team members keep aside 7._________(they)individual aspirations and work together as a single unit towards 8.________common goal.
Needless to say,organizations today look for an individual's teamwork skills and ability to work well with others while recruiting new employees.And that's 9________.__(exact)the reason schools and colleges are giving more importanceto team activitiesand exercises 10.________(help)their students succeed when they enter the big,bad world.
二、书面表达
假定你是李华。你校文学社将举办2020年国际中学生汉语作文比赛。请给你的英国朋友Jenny写封信，邀请她参赛。信的内容包括：
1.比赛主题为我眼中的中国；
2.比赛时间；
3.投稿邮箱：chinesecomposition@bjschool.com。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
