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河北省2019年中考英语试卷(含听力音频)
Critical thinking(批判性思维) is trying to improve the way you think. People use critical thinking in every area of life to solve problems and evaluate claims(评估主张).
Like every other skill, critical thinking takes practice. When a problem comes our way, we need to think critically to decide how to solve it. When we see an advertisement, for example, we should stop and think. Advertisements are made to make people feel certain that they are true, and then people can buy the products. But is what the advertisement says true? Is it making a claim? Or does it only interest us? Critical thinking is important and stops us from making poor choices. In fact, we are using it if we ask questions naturally about what we see.
Practice makes perfect. While you are growing in critical thinking, you'll become a wiser and more thoughtful person. There are many ways of doing practice. Here are a few.
Read about a topic people disagree on. Look at articles or books on all sides of the subject. For each side of the subject, think carefully and evaluate it.
When you see or hear a claim, ask questions about it. Who is making the claim and why?
Evaluate your own thinking. Where and why do you think uncritically? How can you improve?
Critical thinking should be part of everything we do. It may help you to succeed at work or school. Make yourself into a habit of critical thinking. Change your thoughts and change your world.
How to pick a great book to read
The world is full of great books just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like.
Here are some tips:
What makes you happy?
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a film star? Are there a few careers you're interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.
Fact and fiction?
Some books are entirely made up and imagined Those are called fiction books{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Non-fiction books tell stories using facts—but that doesn't mean they're boring. Non-fiction books can bring everything to life.From the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age or your dads? Ask them and give it a read. Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you'll enjoy!
Ask an expert.
Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love, and you don't have to search them by yourself.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.Your teacher is another good person to ask.
Organize a book swap.(交换)
Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books? It's always fun to see what your friends are reading.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}You also can look for book swaps in your area.
A. Find a family favorite. B. Read as many books as possible. C. If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity. D. These books can transport you to another world. E. You can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. F. Tell a librarian about your interests and the names of some books you already like. |
Cai Xukun has always dreamed of being a singer. Now he is getting closer to his dream. On April 6, the 19-year-old boy was the most popular on the online reality show Idol Producer(《偶像练习生》). Cai and another eight young men who were chosen from 100 young people will form a band called Nine Percent. To many people, Cai is lucky to be able to start his dream at such a young age. But he had to face many challenges. Cai has enjoyed singing and dancing since he was quite young. When he was in primary school, Cai was chosen to form TFboys. At 13, Cai started to appear on shows, as well as on TV and in movies. However, as his career was beginning, Cai's parents sent him to the United States to study music. When Cai came back to China four years later, he started his dream by appearing on another reality show called Super Idol. He was a winner on the show and went on to become a member of a group called SWIN. But last year, Cai decided to end his contract(合约) with the group, claiming he had been treated unfairly. He became involved in a long-lasting lawsuit(官司). Although he faces many difficulties, Cai remains positive. "A man has to experience more before he becomes really powerful," he said. He sees his win at Idol Producer as a new beginning. "I'll try to forget the ups and downs of the past," he said. "This is where my dream really starts. " |
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The dream of Cai Xukun | {#blank#}1{#/blank#} |
The time when he won the show | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} |
The age of Cai when he first appeared on shows | {#blank#}3{#/blank#} |
The name of his group | {#blank#}4{#/blank#} |
The place where his dream really starts | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} |
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