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四川省成都市2020年九年级英语中考冲刺卷4
Have you ever thought, "Why do I have to learn math? I' m never going to use it!" Sometimes, students think math is just something to torture(折磨) them and that it has no practical value at all Is it true?
Math is the tool and language of economics, engineering and other subjects, such as physics, computing and biology. It is used in almost every aspect of the world.
When we build buildings with perfectly square corners, the Pythagorean Theorem(勾股定理) is helpful. When we want to know how many scores we need to get on a final exam to become the top 10 of our grade, algebra(代数) can help us. Moreover, we wouldn't have video games without algebra. And our HDTV relies on math, too.
Apart from that, math provides us with a lot of skills in solving problems. When doing a math problem, we need to define the problem, think of a way to solve it, use a solution and work out the answer. In this way, we develop our ability to make complex decisions down the road.
Besides, math teaches us logic and order. When we want to get a certain result in math, we must follow exact steps. The training of mind that we develop in math classes can be carried over into our everyday life.
Through learning math, we can also learn critical-thinking skills. For example, when students are required to explain how they get the solution of a complex(复杂的) problem or to describe the ideas behind a formula(公式)。they are actually using a way of critical-thinking.
We may never need to use the quadratic equation(二次方程) in our adult life, but the process of learning it may benefit us in certain ways that we may never think about.
Math Is Useful in Our Life |
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Why |
How |
Math is the tool and language of economics, engineering and other subjects. |
We build buildings of the Pythagorean Theorem. Algebra can help us know how many scores we need to get on a final exam and . HDTV also needs the help of math. |
Math provides lots of skills in solving problems for us. |
Doing the trains our ability to make complex decisions easy. |
Math teaches us logic and order. |
The training of mind when we do with math problems can help us in our daily life. |
Math can teach us critical-thinking skills. |
Students get critical-thinking skills by how they get the solution of a problem or describing the ideas behind a formula. |
The conclusion: Whether we use math or not, it may benefit us in certain ways the process of learning it. |
'USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?' We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden (负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
Title: Studying at home or study {#blank#}1{#/blank#}? | |
Phenomenon(现象) | Studying abroad has become a {#blank#}2{#/blank#} for Chinese students. |
Advantages | It is helpful for Chinese students to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} themselves. |
It is helpful for Chinese students to {#blank#}4{#/blank#} foreign language skills. | |
It enables(使…能够) Chinese students to find jobs more {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. | |
{#blank#}6{#/blank#} | It {#blank#}7{#/blank#} Chinese students too much time to learn a foreign language. |
It's hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad {#blank#}8{#/blank#} parents' care. | |
Parents may be under pressure(压力)because the cost of studying abroad is very {#blank#}9{#/blank#} | |
Purpose: To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be {#blank#}10{#/blank#} by describing Liu Xiang's example. |
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{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Mike likes to see 3D cartoon films. He can relax himself and enjoy exciting 3D pictures by watching them. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Love stories are Maggie's favorite. She is always moved by their plots(情节). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Alan is interested in movies which show great historical persons. He thinks he can learn from them. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Steven likes to see Chinese cartoon movies. He thinks he can learn Chinese from the movies. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Harry likes to see the kung fu movie played by actors like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. He thinks Chinese Kung fu is marvelous. | A. The Karate Kid is a kung fu movie, which is played by Jackie Chan and American kid star Jaden Smith. B. Toy Story 3 is a 3D cartoon movie produced in America, which tells us the story between Andy and his beloved toys. C. Monkey King's Adventure in the East Sea is a puppet show(木偶剧), Which was adapted(改编)from a Chinese old story “Journey to the West”. D. The Dream of Jinsha is a Chinese cartoon movie, which tells us the story of a normal boy through a time tunnel(隧道)into the Jinsha Town 3,000 years ago. E. Confucius shows the whole life of the famous old Chinese educator Confucius (孔子). F. Under the Hawthorn Tree tells us a moved love story which happened in China. G. Avatar is a 3D science fiction and it won three Oscar awards. |
Many Chinese students are good at English grammar, but their spoken English is so poor that they are afraid to speak in class or have a talk with others. There may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.
First, they fail to express themselves clearly because of a limited(有限的)vocabulary. The useful way is to enlarge their vocabulary. However, you can still communicate with others with a limited vocabulary, if you are active. Others will understand you with the help of your body language.
Second, they are worried about making mistakes. Because they are shy and nervous, sometimes they may make mistakes easily. Yet we should know what we aim at is FLUENCE(流利) not ACCURACY(精确) when speaking. So we should speak as quickly and well as we can, even though sometimes we may use a wrong word or tense(时态), but it doesn't matter because others will still understand you.
The third reason is that they don't pay enough attention to listening to what others are saying. So while you are speaking, you can't find the suitable topic or words to say. You have one mouth but two ears! What you hear is necessary for you to start speaking.
Fourth, most Chinese students are passive(被动的) language learners. They just sit there waiting for speaking chances, and don't actively look for chances to improve their spoken English. All they can get is to accept the fact that their English remains poor.
“Practice makes perfect ".So please be active from now on, try to catch every chance to speak wherever you go.
USE IT or LOST IT? It is up to you.
Problems with Spoken English |
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{#blank#}1{#/blank#} of the problems |
Ways to improve your spoken English |
Failing to express clearly |
You have to enlarge the{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Try to be active and use the body language to{#blank#}3{#/blank#} others understand you. |
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} about making mistakes |
It is {#blank#}5{#/blank#}for you to make mistakes because of shyness and nervousness. Speak as quickly and well as{#blank#}6{#/blank#}. Don't pay attention to {#blank#}7{#/blank#}a wrong word or tense. |
Paying {#blank#}8{#/blank#}attention to what others are saying |
It is necessary for you to use what you have {#blank#}9{#/blank#}to start your own speaking. |
Being passive language learners |
Try to use every chance to practice {#blank#}10{#/blank#}wherever you go. |
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