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北京市西城区2019届九年级上学期英语期末考试试卷
Paperless homework will affect students' handwriting
A growing number of primary schools in Shanghai are now encouraging "paperless" homework. Instead of writing with a pen, children can finish their homework simply by "surfing and typing" on their iPad screens.
Many people welcome the use of this new technology in schools. And it isn't difficult to understand why digital homework could be the next big thing in education; it reduces waste; makes it easier for teachers to collect homework; and now that everything else is digitalized, homework should too.
But there's an overlooked downside to online homework, as it shows an alarming trend(趋势); how technology is affecting physical handwriting.
In today's digital age, handwriting is already a weakening skill. Can you remember the last time you used a pen? For me, it was when I had to fill out a form at work. To be honest, I couldn't write quite a few characters and had to type them on my iPhone to remind me of how to write them correctly. I know I'm not alone. There are more saying they share similar embarrassment (尴尬) when asked to write by hand.
In a time when computers, smart phones and keyboards are widely used in the world, is handwriting even important? The answer is yes. Handwriting plays an important role in the learning process. Writing a character is more difficult than typing. It requires the body and mind work together actively. So for school﹣age children, writing not only allows them to memorize characters, but also trains their brains the way typing can't.
Too many children, lost in technology, lie on a sofa or in bed with their smartphones or iPads a seldom mentioned side effect of modern technology, which may lead to physical problems later.
All said, I'm not saying that digital homework should be canceled. Digitalization is an unstoppable trend. But for courses such as Chinese and English language, I hope to see digital homework introduced later into the courses, at least after children have had the ability to write characters and spell words well.
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A.You should drink lots of water and ask your doctor for advice. B.Tell your mother you need her sometimes. Also you should do some housework with your mother so she can finish her work quickly. C.If I were you. I'd wear a nice dress. D.If I were you, I'd talk to someone who looks friendly. E.Let your parents know your friends are nice. You learn a lot from them as well as having fun with them. You study with them outside, too. |
Nowadays, traveling is becoming simpler than ever. Many new travel ways will be available. Here are somerends (趋势)that we can expect in the next 10 years.
With the help of technology, making plans for your trip is right at hand. Our phones are becoming smarter and can work as a reminder. You can add simple things like flight times and numbers to your phone calendar. If you want to find local food or a museum, you can just use an app.
Chaotic (混乱的) airports are disappearing. Future airport designs will focus on a local feel. Travelers will be able to enjoy local culture as they wait for their luggage(行李). They will also provide local food in waiting areas. For example, a library in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gives travelers a special experience.
In the future, travelers may not always stay in traditional hotel rooms. They might find more interesting places to make their travel more colorful. Can you imagine swinging(悬摆) into a treehouse on a zipline(滑索)? You can find one in Laos(老挝) Travelers will have more fun experiences for their accommodation(住宿)in coming years.
Travel trends |
How |
Examples |
Travel planning at hand |
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Airports make a difference |
Future airport designs will focus on a local feel. |
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The rise of "experience" hotels |
Travelers may stay in more interesting hotels in the future. |
Swinging into a{#blank#}5{#/blank#}with a zipline in Laos. |
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