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U1
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya's main port, and Nairobi, Kenya's capital, 1._______________ (be) rough roads and an old railway line built in 1901. The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours 2._______________ (get) to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
However, the new railway, built with China's help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about four hours for passengers. Now, more than two 3._______________ (million) people use it every year.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot 4._______________ the new railway. A government worker said, "I'm very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes 5._______________ (take) place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here 6._______________ (become) rich." A businessman said, "My experience of 7._______________ (use) the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn't cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease." The railway has also made the transport of food easier. "Food used 8._______________ (take) hundreds of lorries to carry between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains," said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
9._______________ China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a 10._______________ (good) world.
U1
1. were
- 时态:前文 Before then (在那之前,指2017年之前)为过去时间;主语 the only transport links 是复数名词,一般过去时be动词复数形式用were。
2. to get
- 固定句型: It took sb. + 时长 + to do sth. 花费某人多久做某事,不定式作真正主语,因此填to get。
3. million
- 语法规则:million前有具体数字two时,不加s、不加of,固定搭配 two million people 两百万人。
4. from
- 固定搭配: benefit a lot from sth. 从某物中获益良多,介词固定用from。
5. have taken
- 时间标志: over the last few years 在过去几年里,是现在完成时标志性时间状语;主语changes复数,take place无被动,故填have taken。
6. have become
- 同上时间状语 over the last few years ,现在完成时;主语people复数,become过去分词为become,填have become。
7. using
- 介词用法:介词of后接动名词,use变动名词using; experience of using the train 乘坐火车的体验。
8. to take
- 固定搭配: used to do sth. 过去常常做某事(现在已经不这样了),此处指过去需要数百辆卡车运食物,填to take。
9. Although / Though
- 逻辑:句意“中肯两国相距遥远,这条铁路展现了不同国家如何携手共建……”,前后让步转折关系,句首首字母大写,填Although/Though。
10. better
- 语境:暗含“共建一个更美好的世界”,和现状对比用形容词比较级,good比较级为better。
U2
On 25 September 2017, the scientific world was shaken by the news that Chinese professor Zhong Yang had died in a car accident. The well-respected biologist had spent his whole life 1._______________ (research) plants and seeds. Over the years, he collected many important seeds for China’s seed 2._______________ (bank) . These special banks protect all kinds of plant seeds, including the ones we need for food, and they make sure that important plants do not disappear from the world forever.
Zhong Yang was born in 1964. When he was young, he showed a deep love and 3._______________ (curious) for the things he studied. He was an excellent student, entering university at the early age of 15. There, he studied radio engineering and later 4._______________ (become) interested in plants. The research and study of plants, especially the seeds, became the focus of his life after he became a professor at Fudan University.
It is important for seed banks 5._______________ (include) many different kinds of seeds. When Zhong Yang discovered that there was not enough research of the seeds from Xizang, he went there to collect seeds 6._______________ (he) . In 2001, he began his travels across Xizang. It was very difficult for him 7._______________ (brave) the cold weather and great heights. He sometimes 8._______________ (fall) sick, but he always continued with his work.
Zhong Yang knew it was better to include more people when doing important work. He began a programme to find and train local students in field research to become scientists. Together, he and his team collected more than 40 million seeds from around 1,000 plants. Their hard work provided the world with lots of new information about the plants in China.
Zhong Yang left behind more than just a huge 9._______________ (collect) of seeds. His love for his job and research lives on in his students. He once said, “My students will continue on the road of scientific 10._______________ (explore) and the seeds we have collected may grow hundreds of years from now.”
U2
1. researching
固定搭配:spend one’s life (in) doing sth. 毕生做某事,in可以省略,所以research变为动名词researching。
2. banks
后文出现 These special banks ,说明是复数;China’s seed banks 中国种子库,填banks。
3. curiosity
and并列,前面是名词love,后面也要用名词;curious形容词,名词形式curiosity(好奇心)。
show a deep love and curiosity for… 对……展现深深的热爱与好奇。
4. became
and连接并列谓语, had studied 是过去完成时,later(后来)讲述过去发生的动作,用一般过去时,become过去式became。
5. to include
固定句型:It is important for sth. to do sth. 对某物来说做某事很重要;it作形式主语,不定式作真正主语,填to include。
6. himself
句意:没有足够的种子研究,他就亲自前往收集种子。反身代词himself 他自己。
7. to brave
固定句型:It was +adj.+ for sb. to do sth. 对某人来说做某事很困难;brave此处作动词“勇敢面对”,不定式to brave。
8. fell
and后面 but he always continued… 为一般过去时,时态保持一致;fall sick 生病,fall过去式fell。
9. collection
a huge后面接名词;collect动词,名词collection(收藏品,收集物)。a huge collection of seeds 大量种子藏品。
10. exploration
scientific(科学的)形容词后面修饰名词;explore动词,名词exploration(探索)。scientific exploration 科学探索。
U3
Everyone has the ability to learn. Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful 1._______________ (learn) However, many students do not realize this, and they have trouble learning.
Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a 2._______________ (grow) mindset. This means, in part, believing in yourself. It also means 3._______________ (set) goals, taking action, and meeting challenges. People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve.
Research also shows that practice is important for learning. The more we practise, 4._______________ (good) we learn. We learn best by 5._______________ (practise) new and difficult things. Sometimes it is also important to get 6._______________ (guide) from a teacher or a coach. They can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and 7._______________ (advise).
In addition, studies show that students learn more when they hang out with other students who are serious about study. First, by being together, students can 8._______________ (easy) learn from each other. Second, students are challenged to do better by each other. This has been proven to encourage learner growth.
Successful learners also use the best learning 9._______________ (material) they can find. In the 21st century, this means using new technology and 10._______________ (resource), not just textbooks. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important 11._______________ (think) carefully and choose wisely what and how you study. Take advantage 12._______________ the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
Finally, successful learners see learning 13._______________part of daily life. It is something they will do even after they leave school, even when they are old. As you continue on your learning journey, you should 14._______________ (try) to walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip. Never lose heart. The road ahead of you may 15._______________ (be) long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure. You will find more joy in living a life with learning!
U3
1. learner
successful是形容词,后面接名词;learn动词,learner名词“学习者”。anyone can become a successful learner 任何人都可以成为一名成功的学习者。
2. growth
growth mindset 固定搭配:成长型思维模式;grow动词,growth名词作定语修饰mindset。
3. setting
mean doing sth. 意味着做某事;and并列后面taking、meeting,所以set变为setting。
4. better
“the+比较级,the+比较级”句型:The more…, the better… 越多……就越好。good的比较级better。
5. practising / practicing
介词by后面接动名词,by doing sth. 通过做某事。
6. guidance
get后面接名词作宾语;guide动词,guidance名词“指导”,不可数。get guidance from… 从……获得指导。
7. advice
and并列feedback(名词);advise动词,advice名词“建议”,不可数。
8. easily
修饰动词learn,要用副词;easy形容词,easily副词“容易地”。
9. materials
后面代词they,说明用复数;material复数materials“学习材料”。
10. resources
and并列technology;resource是可数名词,用复数resources“资源”。
11. to think
固定句型:It is important to do sth. 做某事很重要,it形式主语,不定式作真正主语。
12. of
固定搭配 take advantage of 利用。
13. as
固定搭配 see…as… 把……看作……;see learning as part of daily life 把学习看作日常生活的一部分。
14. try
情态动词should后接动词原形try。
15. be
情态动词may后接动词原形be。
U4
How to Boost Your Memory
Would you like to improve your memory? To start with, it is important 1._______________ (understand) how memory works.
There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need 2._______________ (make) a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory? By using some clever memory 3._______________ (technique) and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look.
First, pay attention. However, you might fail 4._______________ (remember) all the details. So, try taking notes and writing down key points. After all, it is 5._______________ (easy) to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, 6._______________ (likely) you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by 7._______________ (discuss) it with others or by teaching others.
A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very 8._______________ (effect) .
Last but not least, boost your memory by staying 9._______________ (health) .
- Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your 10._______________ (memory) . Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory.
- Eat11._______________(good). Your brain needs food like 12._______________ engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much 13._______________ (good) .
-Exercise. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind.
Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online. Try some different methods 14._______________ (see) which ones work best for you. You are sure 15._______________ (improve) your memory!
U4
1. to understand
固定句型: it is important to do sth. (做某事很重要),it作形式主语,不定式作真正主语。
2. to make
固定搭配: need to do sth. 需要做某事;need此处为实义动词,后接不定式。
3. techniques
some(一些)后接可数名词复数;technique 可数名词,复数形式 techniques。
4. to remember
Fail to do. 没能做成某事
5. easier
隐含对比:记段落关键点比记整段细节更简单,用形容词比较级easy→easier。
6. more likely
固定结构: The +比较级,the +比较级 (越……就越……);likely比较级 more likely。
7. discussing
介词by后接动名词,by doing sth. 通过做某事;discuss变动名词 discussing。
8. effective
be动词后接形容词作表语;effect名词→形容词 effective(有效的)。
9. healthy
固定搭配:stay + 形容词,表“保持……状态”;health名词→形容词 healthy(健康的)。
10. memories
memory 复数形式是memories
11. well
修饰动词Eat需要副词;good形容词→副词 well,Eat well 好好吃饭。
12. an
engine是以元音音素开头的可数名词单数,不定冠词用 an。
13. better
much修饰形容词/副词比较级;good比较级 better,work much better 运转更好。
14. to see
固定句式:There be sth. to do 有某事要做,不定式作后置定语,填 to see。
15. to improve
固定搭配:be sure to do sth. 务必/一定会做某事,填 to improve。
U1
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya's main port, and Nairobi, Kenya's capital, were rough roads and an old railway line built in 1901. The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
However, the new railway, built with China's help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about four hours for passengers. Now, more than two million people use it every year.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway. A government worker said, "I'm very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich." A businessman said, "My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn't cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease." The railway has also made the transport of food easier. "Food used to take hundreds of lorries to carry between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains," said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a better world.
2017年,全长480公里的蒙内铁路正式通车。在此之前,肯尼亚主要港口蒙巴萨与首都内罗毕之间仅靠崎岖公路和一条1901年修建的老旧铁路线通行。老式列车速度十分缓慢,乘坐火车从蒙巴萨前往内罗毕需要耗时10个小时。
而这条在中国助力下修建的新铁路,已经将蒙巴萨与内罗毕之间的客运时长缩短至约4小时。如今,每年有超200万人次搭乘这条线路出行。
肯尼亚当地民众从这条新铁路中收获颇丰。一位政府工作人员表示:“我对中国友人援建的这条新铁路十分满意。近几年小镇发生了翻天覆地的变化,当地居民的生活也富裕起来了。”一名商人说道:“2017年至今我乘坐列车的体验一直很好,出行便捷且花费低廉。我能准时抵达各地,轻松洽谈商务合作。”这条铁路也大幅便利了食品运输。一名超市经理介绍:“过去两座城市间的食品运输需要数百辆卡车,如今仅需两三趟列车就能完成。因此,当地人如今能吃到更多新鲜食材。”
中肯两国虽相隔遥远,但这条铁路生动展现了不同国家携手合作、共建美好世界的力量。
U2
The Inspiring Seed Scientist
On 25 September 2017, the scientific world was shaken by the news that Chinese professor Zhong Yang had died in a car accident. The well-respected biologist had spent his whole life researching plants and seeds. Over the years, he collected many important seeds for China’s seed banks. These special banks protect all kinds of plant seeds, including the ones we need for food, and they make sure that important plants do not disappear from the world forever.
Zhong Yang was born in 1964. When he was young, he showed a deep love and curiosity for the things he studied. He was an excellent student, entering university at the early age of 15. There, he studied radio engineering and later became interested in plants. The research and study of plants, especially the seeds, became the focus of his life after he became a professor at Fudan University.
It is important for seed banks to include many different kinds of seeds. When Zhong Yang discovered that there was not enough research of the seeds from Xizang, he went there to collect seeds himself. In 2001, he began his travels across Xizang. It was very difficult for him to brave the cold weather and great heights. He sometimes fell sick, but he always continued with his work.
Zhong Yang knew it was better to include more people when doing important work. He began a programme to find and train local students in field research to become scientists. Together, he and his team collected more than 40 million seeds from around 1,000 plants. Their hard work provided the world with lots of new information about the plants in China.
Zhong Yang left behind more than just a huge collection of seeds. His love for his job and research lives on in his students. He once said, “My students will continue on the road of scientific exploration and the seeds we have collected may grow hundreds of years from now.”
令人敬佩的种子科学家
2017年9月25日,一则消息震动了科学界:中国教授钟扬因车祸不幸离世。这位备受尊敬的生物学家,毕生都在研究植物与种子。多年来,他为中国种子资源库搜集了大量珍稀重要种子。这些特殊的种子库守护着各类植物种子,包含我们赖以生存的粮食作物种子,保障珍稀重要植物永远不会从地球上消失。
钟扬生于1964年。年少时,他就对所学事物抱有浓厚的热爱与好奇心。他学业优异,15岁便考入大学。在校期间他主修无线电工程专业,后来对植物研究产生兴趣。任职复旦大学教授后,植物尤其是种子的研究探索,成为了他一生的事业重心。
种子库需要收录品类丰富的种子,这至关重要。钟扬发现西藏地区的种子研究存在大量空白后,亲自奔赴西藏采集种子。2001年起,他踏上了走遍西藏的科考之路。直面严寒天气与极高海拔对他而言困难重重,他数次病倒,却始终坚守工作、从未停歇。
钟扬深知重大科研事业需要更多人接力参与。他启动专项计划,发掘并培养本土野外科研学子,助力他们成长为科研工作者。他带领团队累计收集了超4000万颗、来自上千种植物的种子。他们的辛勤钻研,为全球补齐了大量中国本土植物的全新研究资料。
钟扬留下的远不止海量种子藏品,他对科研事业的热忱与坚守,在一代代学生身上延续传承。他曾说道:“我的学生会继续走在科学探索的道路上,我们采集的种子,或许会在几百年后生根发芽、茁壮成长。”
U3
How to Become a Successful Learner
Everyone has the ability to learn. Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful learner. However, many students do not realize this, and they have trouble learning.
Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. This means, in part, believing in yourself. It also means setting goals, taking action, and meeting challenges. People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve.
Research also shows that practice is important for learning. The more we practise, the better we learn. We learn best by practising new and difficult things. Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach. They can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and advice.
In addition, studies show that students learn more when they hang out with other students who are serious about study. First, by being together, students can easily learn from each other. Second, students are challenged to do better by each other. This has been proven to encourage learner growth.
Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find. In the 21st century, this means using new technology and resources, not just textbooks. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study. Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life. It is something they will do even after they leave school, even when they are old. As you continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip. Never lose heart. The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure. You will find more joy in living a life with learning!
如何成为一名高效的学习者
每个人都具备学习的能力。学习科学领域的专家会告诉你,任何人都能成为一名优秀的学习者。但很多学生并没有意识到这一点,在学习上屡屡遇到难题。
研究表明,成为优秀学习者的首要关键是拥有成长型思维。这一方面代表着自信,同时也意味着树立目标、付诸行动、直面挑战。拥有成长型思维的人会把错误看作学习的契机,因为错误能指引我们完善自我。
相关研究同样证实练习对学习至关重要。练习频次越高,学习效果越好。在练习陌生、有难度的知识时,我们的学习效率最高。有时向老师或辅导者寻求指导也十分关键,他们能教会我们正确的练习方法,并给出关键的反馈与建议。
除此之外,研究发现,和学习态度端正的同学结伴学习,能收获更多知识。其一,同伴之间可以便捷地互相取长补短;其二,同伴间会形成良性比拼,督促彼此变得更优秀,这一点已被证实能够助力学习者稳步提升。
优秀的学习者还会主动搜罗优质学习资料。在21世纪,优质资料不局限于课本,还包括新兴技术与各类学习资源。互联网上学习资源海量,因此认真思考、明智选择学习内容与学习方式十分重要。充分利用优质工具与学习资源,聪慧高效地学习。
最后,优秀的学习者将学习视作日常生活的一部分。即便走出校园、步入老年,他们也会坚持学习。在持续的学习旅途中,你应当按照自己的节奏稳步前行,享受这段旅程。永远不要灰心。前路或许漫漫,会历经坎坷起伏,但沿途亦藏着珍贵宝藏。在终身学习的生活里,你会收获更多快乐!
U4
How to Boost Your Memory
Would you like to improve your memory? To start with, it is important to understand how memory works.
There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need to make a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory? By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look.
First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes and writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very effective.
Last but not least, boost your memory by staying healthy.
- Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory.
- Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better.
-Exercise. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind.
Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online. Try some different methods to see which ones work best for you. You are sure to improve your memory!
如何提升记忆力
你想要提升自己的记忆力吗?首先,了解记忆的运作原理十分重要。
记忆主要分为两类:短期记忆与长期记忆。短期记忆帮我们记住短期需要用到的内容,比如打电话时临时记下的电话号码。长期记忆指能够将事物留存数日、数年乃至一辈子的记忆能力。那么真正的问题来了:怎样才能保证学到的知识转化为长期记忆?巧用实用记忆技巧、保持健康的生活方式,就能收获不错的效果,我们一起来看。
第一,集中注意力。单纯听讲很难记住全部细节,建议做好笔记、梳理核心要点。毕竟记住一段概要,远比背诵文章每一个字词更简单。
第二,学以致用,不用则废。反复复盘所学内容,记忆会更加牢固。但切勿过度用脑造成疲惫。可以学习40分钟后适当休息。也能通过和他人探讨知识点、给别人讲课的方式巩固复习。
第三,调动多重感官。借助表格、图表、思维导图梳理信息,在脑海构建画面;还可以把知识点编成小故事,像看电影一样在脑中回想。除此之外,活用其他感官也很有用,比如听知识点音频录音,记忆效果会很不错。
最后,保持身体健康,助力记忆力提升。
- 保证优质睡眠:睡眠过程中大脑会整理归档记忆内容,睡眠不足会阻碍新知识转化为长期记忆。
- 均衡饮食:大脑运转如同发动机需要燃料,健康的饮食能让大脑运转效率更高。
-坚持锻炼。健康活跃的身体能同时提升记忆力与思维能力。
书籍和网络上还有更多记忆技巧。尝试不同方法,找到最适合自己的方式,你的记忆力一定会有所提升!
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