Unit 3 课时3 Lesson 9（分层作业）英语北师大版九年级全一册

Unit 3 Creativity 课时3 Lesson 9 分层作业 核心知识速记 01基础达标 02能力提升 03拓展培优 04思维进阶 词汇 business n. 公司；生意 run v. 经营 tightly adv. 紧紧地 treat n. 乐事 invent v. 发明 broken adj. 破损的 wrist n. 手腕 fit v. 可容纳；适合 stir n./v.搅拌 cover v. 盖；覆盖 一、单词默写。 1. _________ /rʌn/ v. 经营 2. ________ /ˈtaɪtli/ adv. 紧紧地 3. _________ /ˈbɪznəs/ n. 公司；生意 4. ________ /rɪst/ n. 手腕 5. ________ /fɪt/ v. 可容纳；适合 6. _______ /stɜː/ n./v.搅拌 7. ________ /ˈbrəʊkən/ adj. 破损的 8. ________ /ɪnˈvent/ v. 发明 9. ________ /triːt/ n. 乐趣，乐事 10. ________ /ˈkʌvə/ v. 盖；覆盖 【答案】run; tightly; business; wrist; fit; stir; broken; invent; treat; cover 二、根据要求完成句子​ 1.他父亲拥有一家成功的科技公司。 His father owns a successful tech ______. 2.经营一家咖啡馆需要热情和良好的管理技能。 To ______ a café requires passion and good management skills. 3.因为天气寒冷，妈妈把围巾紧紧地裹在我的脖子上。 Because it was cold, my mother tied the scarf ______ around my neck. 4.在辛苦工作一天后，洗个热水澡真是一种乐事。 A hot bath is a real ______ after a hard day's work. 5.托马斯·爱迪生发明了留声机。 Thomas Edison ______ the phonograph. 6.别碰那个破损的杯子，小心划伤手。 Don't touch that ______ cup; you might cut yourself. 7.她摔倒时用手撑地，伤到了手腕。 She hurt her ______ when she fell on her outstretched hand. 8.这个会议室刚好能容纳二十人。 This meeting room can just ______ twenty people. 9.做蛋糕前，先把面粉和鸡蛋搅拌均匀。 Before baking the cake, ______ the flour and eggs together. 10.云层覆盖了整个天空，看来要下雨了。 The clouds ______ the entire sky; it looks like rain. 【答案】business; run; tightly; treat; invented; broken; wrist; fit; stir; cover 三 、单项选择 1．My brother and I like sports. ________ often play basketball after school. A．We B．I C．They D．You 2．—Happy birthday, my dear! I have made a model plane ________ you. —Thank you, Daddy. A．for B．on C．in D．from 3．—________ do you help your parents with the housework, David? —Once a week. A．How much B．How often C．How long D．How far 4．—Hi, Mike! Would you like to fly kites with me? —I’d like to, ________ I have to finish my question survey first. A．so B．and C．but D．or 5．—________ I tidy my room now, Mum? —No, you needn’t. You can do it in the afternoon. A．Must B．May C．Can D．Should 6．Linda likes history and she thinks it’s ________ of all subjects. A．interesting B．more interesting C．most interesting D．the most interesting 7．—Tina, what do you usually do at weekends? —I ________ swimming with my friends. A．went B．go C．will go D．have gone 8．—Amy, what were you doing at six yesterday evening? —I ________ my mother prepare the dinner. A．help B．helped C．was helping D．will help 9．—What did you do last Sunday? —I ________ my grandparents in the countryside. A．visit B．visited C．have visited D．will visit 10．—Who’s your English teacher? —Miss Chen. She ________ English in our school for ten years. A．teaches B．taught C．has taught D．will teach 11．China has become stronger and stronger. Chinese ________ by more and more foreigners. A．speak B．spoke C．was spoken D．is spoken 12．—Tony, do you know ________? —Tomorrow afternoon. A．when did we have a meeting B．when will we have a meeting C．when we had a meeting D．when we will have a meeting 【答案】 1．A 【详解】句意：我的弟弟和我都喜欢运动，我们经常放学后去打篮球。 考查代词。we我们；I我；they他们；you你。根据“My brother and I”可知指的是“我的弟弟和我”两个人，表达“我们”用代词“we”。故选A。 2．A 【详解】句意：——生日快乐，亲爱的！我给你做了一个飞机模型。 ——谢谢你，爸爸。 考查介词辨析。for为了；on在……上；in在……里；from从。根据“made a model plane … you”可知，为你做了一个飞机模型，make sth for sb“为某人做某物”，故选A。 3．B 【详解】句意：——David，你多久帮父母做一次家务？——一周一次。 考查特殊疑问句。how much多少；how often多久一次；how long多久；how far多远。根据“Once a week”可知，此处对频率进行提问，用how often引导特殊疑问句，故选B。 4．C 【详解】句意：——你好，麦克。你想和我一起去放风筝么？——我愿意，但是我必须首先完成我的问卷调查。 考查连词。so因此；and和；but但是；or或者。根据“I’d like to”和“I have to finish my question survey first”可知，后面的句子表达转折，用连词“but”表达“但是”。故选C。 5．A 【详解】句意：——妈妈，我现在必须整理我的房间吗？——不，你不必。你可以在下午整理。 考查情态动词辨析。Must必须；May可以；Can能够；Should应该。根据“No, you needn’t.”可知，此处使用must提问。故选A。 6．D 【详解】句意：琳达喜欢历史，她认为它是所有科目中最有趣的。 考查形容词最高级。根据“of all subjects”可知，三者以上的比较用最高级，形容词最高级前要加the，故选D。 7．B 【详解】句意：——Tina，你周末通常做什么？——我和我的朋友们去游泳。 考查时态。根据“what do you usually do at weekends”可知此处表示习惯性的动作，用一般现在时，主语是I，谓语动词用原形。故选B。 8．C 【详解】句意：——艾米，昨天晚上六点你在干什么？——我在帮妈妈准备晚饭。 考查动词时态。根据“what were you doing at six yesterday evening”可知，是询问过去某一时刻正在发生的动作，应该用过去进行时回答。故选C。 9．B 【详解】句意：——上周日你做了什么？——我在乡下拜访了我的爷爷奶奶。 考查动词的时态。根据“last Sunday”可知询问的是过去的事，时态为一般过去时，动词用过去式，表达“拜访”用“visited”。故选B。 10．C 【详解】句意：——你的英语老师是谁？——陈老师。她已经在我们学校教学10年了。 考查时态。根据“for ten years”可知句子使用现在完成时have/has done。故选C。 11．D 【详解】句意：中国变得越来越强大。越来越多的外国人讲汉语。 考查动词的时态和语态。陈述一般事实，句子用一般现在时，主语“Chinese”和动词“speak”是被动关系，所以用一般现在时的被动语态“is spoken”。故选D。 12．D 【详解】句意：——Tony，你知道我们什么时候开会吗？——明天下午。 考查宾语从句。句子是宾语从句，用陈述语序，排除AB；主句是一般现在时，从句时态遵循“主现从不限”原则，根据“Tomorrow afternoon”可知从句用一般将来时：will do。故选D。 四、完形填空。 A recent report from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) warns that using more technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used 1 in schools, and that smartphones should be banned (被禁止) from classrooms. The goal of the new report is to improve how technology is used in education. The report says that technology can be helpful, 2 it shouldn’t be the focus (焦点). Instead, technology should be used to 3 learning. “Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says. Over the last 20 years, 4 has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s 5 for students to use computers or tablets (平板电脑). In many places, it’s normal for students to 6 information on the Internet rather than using books. UNESCO thinks that technology can help 7 many ways. It can provide students with ways that are more interesting to learn; it can help teachers explain boring ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also be very distracting (分散注意力的). When students use phones in class, it can get in the way of their 8 . One study that was carried out in 14 countries 9 that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting. The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work 10 with classmates at school. Working with classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classmates, and teachers. 1．A．less B．more C．worse D．better 2．A．but B．or C．so D．for 3．A．avoid B．practice C．support D．pick 4．A．art B．love C．science D．technology 5．A．common B．strange C．expensive D．good 6．A．look at B．look up C．look after D．look out 7．A．as B．about C．with D．in 8．A．feeling B．writing C．learning D．ending 9．A．showed B．replied C．praised D．encouraged 10．A．happily B．quickly C．lately D．closely 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．B 7．D 8．C 9．A 10．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了联合国教科文组织的一份报告指出，在课堂中过度使用技术可能并不像许多人认为的那样有帮助，建议学校应减少对技术的依赖，并禁止在教室中使用智能手机。 1．句意：报告建议学校应该减少使用技术，智能手机应该被禁止进入教室。 less更少地；more更多地；worse更糟糕地；better更好地。根据“and that smartphones should be banned (被禁止) from classrooms”可知，此处表示应该减少使用技术。故选A。 2．句意：报告说技术可能是有帮助的，但是它不应该是焦点。 but但是；or或者；so所以；for为了。根据“The report says that technology can be helpful”和“it shouldn’t be the focus (焦点)”可知，前后句之间存在转折关系，应用but连接。故选A。 3．句意：相反，技术应该被用来支持学习。 avoid避免；practice练习；support支持；pick挑选。根据“Instead, technology should be used to ... learning.”可知，此处表示技术应该被用来支持学习。故选C。 4．句意：在过去的20年里，技术在学校里被越来越多地使用。 art艺术；love爱；science科学；technology技术。根据“Over the last 20 years”和“has been used more and more in schools”可知，此处表示技术在过去20年里在学校被越来越多地使用。故选D。 5．句意：现在，学生使用电脑或平板电脑是很常见的。 common常见的；strange奇怪的；expensive昂贵的；good好的。根据“Over the last 20 years, ... has been used more and more in schools.”可知，技术在过去20年里在学校被越来越多地使用，所以此处表示学生使用电脑或平板电脑是很常见的。故选A。 6．句意：在许多地方，学生在网上查找信息而不是使用书籍是很正常的。 look at看；look up查找；look after照顾；look out小心。根据“information on the Internet rather than using books”可知，此处表示在网上查找信息。故选B。 7．句意：联合国教科文组织认为技术可以在很多方面提供帮助。 as作为；about关于；with和……一起；in在……方面。根据“UNESCO thinks that technology can help ... many ways.”可知，此处表示在许多方面，应用介词in。故选D。 8．句意：当学生在课堂上使用手机时，会妨碍他们的学习。 feeling感觉；writing写作；learning学习；ending结束。根据“When students use phones in class”可知，此处表示在课堂上使用手机会妨碍学习。故选C。 9．句意：一项在14个国家进行的研究表明，即使附近有一部智能手机也会让人分心。 showed表明；replied回复；praised表扬；encouraged鼓励。根据“One study that was carried out in 14 countries ... that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting.”可知，此处表示一项研究表明的内容。故选A。 10．句意：报告建议，最好的学习方式仍然是和同学在学校里密切合作。 happily快乐地；quickly快速地；lately最近；closely密切地。根据“The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work ... with classmates at school.”可知，此处表示最好的学习方式是和同学在学校里密切合作。故选D。 五、阅读理解。 After an unusual year, the new beginning brought about a number of major developments in technology solutions in education, such as the widespread start to online schooling, the rise in the use of apps and hybrid (混合的) learning. It’s likely that teaching will continue to make use of computer technology for the coming future. With this come new challenges and developments. So what are the new trends (趋势) in teaching for the new year? Project-based learning is a teaching method that actively encourages the students to join in real-life projects. The idea is that students “learn by doing”, with teachers acting as the hands-on helper. The purpose is to have students examine and look into a real question. I believe they will develop thinking, creativity and communication skills, all of which are highly needed in the 21st century. So how does project-based learning work in the classroom? One idea for leading a class with this method is to put students in groups of 4 or 5 and ask them to brainstorm some ideas for their project. Then have the class choose the one they will focus on. Next ask them to make a ppt together so they can practice using design and technology. Finally, ask students to present their project to the rest of the class and encourage feedback and discussion. Online learning is another popular educational trend for the coming year. Of course, with developments in education technology, this is now becoming possible. So, why is online learning so popular? It can be seen as breaking down walls in education and opening up the door to a wider pool of students. Harrow School Online, for example, has an aim is to open up their education to high-performing children from anywhere in the world, who would like to take their A-levels at a high-quality British school. The new year is likely to see more online schools being created around the world. We’re looking forward to seeing what will happen in the future. What other trends do you think will appear in the new year? 1．Project-based learning is a teaching method in which students ________. A．learn online B．learn by doing C．learn by using apps D．learn in groups 2． All of the following skills are highly needed in the 21st century except ________. A．imagination skills B．thinking skills C．creativity skills D．communication skills 3．How many new trends in teaching for the new year are mentioned in this passage? A．5. B．4. C．3. D．2. 4．What’s the correct order? ①Ask students to make a ppt together. ②Have the class choose the idea they will focus on. ③Put students in groups of 4 or 5 and ask the groups to brainstorm some ideas for their project. ④Ask students to present their project and encourage feedback and discussion. A．3,1,2,4 B．3,2,4,1 C．3,2,1,4 D．1,2,3,4 5．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Change technology solutions in education for students. B．Introduce the new trends in education in the coming year. C．There will be more online schools around the world. D．See what will happen around the world in the future. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了未来一年教育领域的两大新趋势——项目式学习与在线学习，并提及教育技术发展背景及对未来趋势的展望。 1．细节理解题。根据“Project-based learning is a teaching method that actively encourages the students to join in real-life projects. The idea is that students “learn by doing”, with teachers acting as the hands-on helper.”可知，项目式学习的核心是学生在实践中学习。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I believe they will develop thinking, creativity and communication skills, all of which are highly needed in the 21st century.”可知，项目式学习能培养思维、创造力、沟通能力，未提及想象力。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Project-based learning is a teaching method that actively encourages the students to join in real-life projects.”以及“Online learning is another popular educational trend for the coming year.”可知， 文章中共提及两类新教学趋势：一是项目式学习，二是在线学习。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“So how does project-based learning work in the classroom? One idea for leading a class with this method is to put students in groups of 4 or 5 and ask them to brainstorm some ideas for their project. Then have the class choose the one they will focus on. Next ask them to make a ppt together so they can practise using design and technology. Finally, ask students to present their project to the rest of the class and encourage feedback and discussion.”可知，首先学生分组并头脑风暴项目想法，接下来班级选择焦点想法，然后学生共同制作ppt，最后展示项目并鼓励反馈讨论。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章开篇提出 “新一年的教学趋势是什么”，随后分别介绍了项目式学习和在线学习两种趋势，核心是 “介绍未来一年的教育新趋势”。故选 B。 Part 1: Read and Explore The Sport of Concentration Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me increase the distance and pace I run, or the number of hours I sleep, or the rate of my heartbeats. It will make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Maybe some of them actually help to do these things, but nonetheless, I still decided to sell all of my sports gadgets a few months ago and simply record my running times with a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I began to train for a marathon the old-fashioned way, without something on my wrist telling me my pace and current heart rate. As it turned out, running without knowing all that information was a great pleasure. In the past, whenever I was running slower than my smartwatch said I should be, I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. On more than a few occasions, when I’d look at my notepad following key workouts (锻炼), I was shocked to see that I’d had some real breakthroughs (突破), running much faster than I thought I could. I was so shocked about these numbers and thought that if I’d seen them during the workout itself, I would have probably slowed down. Yet, because I was blind to them, I just kept on running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about whether everything has enough battery power. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is the more time we spend worrying about how to make ourselves better at something, the more our performance is affected. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were to be asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. Part 2: Skills Challenge Task 1: Answer the following questions 1．When did the writer decide to sell all of the sports gadgets? _________________________________________________________________ 2．Why was the writer shocked? _________________________________________________________________ 3．What’s another positive thing without any running gadgets? _________________________________________________________________ 4．What does the writer learn from the example of running? _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．A few months ago. 2．Because the writer/she/he had some real breakthroughs, running much faster. 3．It’s helping the writer/her/him concentrate more on the running itself. 4．No matter what it is the more time we spend worrying about how to make ourselves better at something, the more our performance is affected. 【导语】本文主要是作者结合自己跑步的经历告诉我们，与其依赖那些计数设备来记录跑步的情况，不如专心地跑步，因为让自己在某件事上做得更好的时间越多，我们的表现就越受影响。 1．根据“I still decided to sell all of my sports gadgets a few months ago”可知，几个月前，决定卖掉我所有的运动设备，故填A few months ago. 2．根据“I was shocked to see that I’d had some real breakthroughs (突破), running much faster than I thought I could”可知，作者很震惊地发现有了一些真正的突破，跑得比想象的要快得多，故填Because the writer/she/he had some real breakthroughs, running much faster. 3．根据“Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself”可知，另一个摆脱所有跑步设备的好处是，它帮助作者更专注于跑步本身，故填It’s helping the writer/her/him concentrate more on the running itself. 4．根据“No matter what it is the more time we spend worrying about how to make ourselves better at something, the more our performance is affected.”可知，这让作者明白无论如何，我们花在如何让自己在某件事上做得更好的时间越多，我们的表现就越受影响，故填No matter what it is the more time we spend worrying about how to make ourselves better at something, the more our performance is affected. Task 2: What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One possible key: I agree with the writer. I think they’re not necessary for me. Because I don’t need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about whether everything has enough battery power. Another possible key: I think they are helpful for me. Because I can know the data from sports gadgets and improve my performance from time to time.开放性题，答案合理即可 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Creativity 课时3 Lesson 9 分层作业 核心知识速记 01基础达标 02能力提升 03拓展培优 04思维进阶 词汇 business n. 公司；生意 run v. 经营 tightly adv. 紧紧地 treat n. 乐事 invent v. 发明 broken adj. 破损的 wrist n. 手腕 fit v. 可容纳；适合 stir n./v.搅拌 cover v. 盖；覆盖 一、单词默写。 1. _________ /rʌn/ v. 经营 2. ________ /ˈtaɪtli/ adv. 紧紧地 3. _________ /ˈbɪznəs/ n. 公司；生意 4. ________ /rɪst/ n. 手腕 5. ________ /fɪt/ v. 可容纳；适合 6. _______ /stɜː/ n./v.搅拌 7. ________ /ˈbrəʊkən/ adj. 破损的 8. ________ /ɪnˈvent/ v. 发明 9. ________ /triːt/ n. 乐趣，乐事 10. ________ /ˈkʌvə/ v. 盖；覆盖 二、根据要求完成句子​ 1.他父亲拥有一家成功的科技公司。 His father owns a successful tech ______. 2.经营一家咖啡馆需要热情和良好的管理技能。 To ______ a café requires passion and good management skills. 3.因为天气寒冷，妈妈把围巾紧紧地裹在我的脖子上。 Because it was cold, my mother tied the scarf ______ around my neck. 4.在辛苦工作一天后，洗个热水澡真是一种乐事。 A hot bath is a real ______ after a hard day's work. 5.托马斯·爱迪生发明了留声机。 Thomas Edison ______ the phonograph. 6.别碰那个破损的杯子，小心划伤手。 Don't touch that ______ cup; you might cut yourself. 7.她摔倒时用手撑地，伤到了手腕。 She hurt her ______ when she fell on her outstretched hand. 8.这个会议室刚好能容纳二十人。 This meeting room can just ______ twenty people. 9.做蛋糕前，先把面粉和鸡蛋搅拌均匀。 Before baking the cake, ______ the flour and eggs together. 10.云层覆盖了整个天空，看来要下雨了。 The clouds ______ the entire sky; it looks like rain. 三 、单项选择 1．My brother and I like sports. ________ often play basketball after school. A．We B．I C．They D．You 2．—Happy birthday, my dear! I have made a model plane ________ you. —Thank you, Daddy. A．for B．on C．in D．from 3．—________ do you help your parents with the housework, David? —Once a week. A．How much B．How often C．How long D．How far 4．—Hi, Mike! Would you like to fly kites with me? —I’d like to, ________ I have to finish my question survey first. A．so B．and C．but D．or 5．—________ I tidy my room now, Mum? —No, you needn’t. You can do it in the afternoon. A．Must B．May C．Can D．Should 6．Linda likes history and she thinks it’s ________ of all subjects. A．interesting B．more interesting C．most interesting D．the most interesting 7．—Tina, what do you usually do at weekends? —I ________ swimming with my friends. A．went B．go C．will go D．have gone 8．—Amy, what were you doing at six yesterday evening? —I ________ my mother prepare the dinner. A．help B．helped C．was helping D．will help 9．—What did you do last Sunday? —I ________ my grandparents in the countryside. A．visit B．visited C．have visited D．will visit 10．—Who’s your English teacher? —Miss Chen. She ________ English in our school for ten years. A．teaches B．taught C．has taught D．will teach 11．China has become stronger and stronger. Chinese ________ by more and more foreigners. A．speak B．spoke C．was spoken D．is spoken 12．—Tony, do you know ________? —Tomorrow afternoon. A．when did we have a meeting B．when will we have a meeting C．when we had a meeting D．when we will have a meeting 四、完形填空。 A recent report from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) warns that using more technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used 1 in schools, and that smartphones should be banned (被禁止) from classrooms. The goal of the new report is to improve how technology is used in education. The report says that technology can be helpful, 2 it shouldn’t be the focus (焦点). Instead, technology should be used to 3 learning. “Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says. Over the last 20 years, 4 has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s 5 for students to use computers or tablets (平板电脑). In many places, it’s normal for students to 6 information on the Internet rather than using books. UNESCO thinks that technology can help 7 many ways. It can provide students with ways that are more interesting to learn; it can help teachers explain boring ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also be very distracting (分散注意力的). When students use phones in class, it can get in the way of their 8 . One study that was carried out in 14 countries 9 that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting. The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work 10 with classmates at school. Working with classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classmates, and teachers. 1．A．less B．more C．worse D．better 2．A．but B．or C．so D．for 3．A．avoid B．practice C．support D．pick 4．A．art B．love C．science D．technology 5．A．common B．strange C．expensive D．good 6．A．look at B．look up C．look after D．look out 7．A．as B．about C．with D．in 8．A．feeling B．writing C．learning D．ending 9．A．showed B．replied C．praised D．encouraged 10．A．happily B．quickly C．lately D．closely 五、阅读理解。 After an unusual year, the new beginning brought about a number of major developments in technology solutions in education, such as the widespread start to online schooling, the rise in the use of apps and hybrid (混合的) learning. It’s likely that teaching will continue to make use of computer technology for the coming future. With this come new challenges and developments. So what are the new trends (趋势) in teaching for the new year? Project-based learning is a teaching method that actively encourages the students to join in real-life projects. The idea is that students “learn by doing”, with teachers acting as the hands-on helper. The purpose is to have students examine and look into a real question. I believe they will develop thinking, creativity and communication skills, all of which are highly needed in the 21st century. So how does project-based learning work in the classroom? One idea for leading a class with this method is to put students in groups of 4 or 5 and ask them to brainstorm some ideas for their project. Then have the class choose the one they will focus on. Next ask them to make a ppt together so they can practice using design and technology. Finally, ask students to present their project to the rest of the class and encourage feedback and discussion. Online learning is another popular educational trend for the coming year. Of course, with developments in education technology, this is now becoming possible. So, why is online learning so popular? It can be seen as breaking down walls in education and opening up the door to a wider pool of students. Harrow School Online, for example, has an aim is to open up their education to high-performing children from anywhere in the world, who would like to take their A-levels at a high-quality British school. The new year is likely to see more online schools being created around the world. We’re looking forward to seeing what will happen in the future. What other trends do you think will appear in the new year? 1．Project-based learning is a teaching method in which students ________. A．learn online B．learn by doing C．learn by using apps D．learn in groups 2． All of the following skills are highly needed in the 21st century except ________. A．imagination skills B．thinking skills C．creativity skills D．communication skills 3．How many new trends in teaching for the new year are mentioned in this passage? A．5. B．4. C．3. D．2. 4．What’s the correct order? ①Ask students to make a ppt together. ②Have the class choose the idea they will focus on. ③Put students in groups of 4 or 5 and ask the groups to brainstorm some ideas for their project. ④Ask students to present their project and encourage feedback and discussion. A．3,1,2,4 B．3,2,4,1 C．3,2,1,4 D．1,2,3,4 5．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Change technology solutions in education for students. B．Introduce the new trends in education in the coming year. C．There will be more online schools around the world. D．See what will happen around the world in the future. Part 1: Read and Explore The Sport of Concentration Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me increase the distance and pace I run, or the number of hours I sleep, or the rate of my heartbeats. It will make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Maybe some of them actually help to do these things, but nonetheless, I still decided to sell all of my sports gadgets a few months ago and simply record my running times with a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I began to train for a marathon the old-fashioned way, without something on my wrist telling me my pace and current heart rate. As it turned out, running without knowing all that information was a great pleasure. In the past, whenever I was running slower than my smartwatch said I should be, I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. On more than a few occasions, when I’d look at my notepad following key workouts (锻炼), I was shocked to see that I’d had some real breakthroughs (突破), running much faster than I thought I could. I was so shocked about these numbers and thought that if I’d seen them during the workout itself, I would have probably slowed down. Yet, because I was blind to them, I just kept on running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about whether everything has enough battery power. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is the more time we spend worrying about how to make ourselves better at something, the more our performance is affected. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were to be asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. Part 2: Skills Challenge Task 1: Answer the following questions 1．When did the writer decide to sell all of the sports gadgets? _________________________________________________________________ 2．Why was the writer shocked? _________________________________________________________________ 3．What’s another positive thing without any running gadgets? _________________________________________________________________ 4．What does the writer learn from the example of running? _________________________________________________________________ Task 2: What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? _________________________________________________________________ 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $