When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.
Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同龄人) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.
One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.
Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going. It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.
As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.
Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.
1．What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?| A．He was unwilling to attend it. | B．He was excited to take part in it. |
| C．He was astonished to hear about it. | D．He was unhappy to withdraw from it. |
| A．It boosted his confidence. | B．It developed his sense of humor. |
| C．It reminded him to be independent. | D．It taught him how to organize activities. |
| A．It proves the limits of one’s abilities. | B．It teaches poetry in a normal classroom. |
| C．It transforms the traditional way of learning. | D．It promotes diversity of classroom objectives. |
| A．Demanding. | B．Admirable. | C．Upsetting. | D．Conventional. |
In 2020, Pink launched the World Regret Survey, the largest survey on the topic ever undertaken. With his research team, Pink asked more than 15,000 people in 105 countries, “How often do you look back on your life and wish you had done things differently?” Most of them said regret was at least an occasional part of their life. Roughly 21 percent said they felt regretful all the time. Only 1 percent said they never felt regretful.
If you are of the “no regrets” school of life, you may think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. Letting yourself be overwhelmed by regret is indeed bad for you. But going to the other extreme may be even worse. To extinguish your regrets doesn’t free you from shame or sorrow but causes you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.
Uncomfortable as it is, regret is an amazing cognitive feat. It requires that you go back to a past scene. Imagine that you acted differently to change it, and with that new scene in mind, arrive at a different present and then, compare that fictional present with the one you are experiencing in reality. Not all regrets are the same of course. Pink says they come in four basic varieties, and an instance of regret may involve just one combination.
Many connection regrets overlap (重叠) with moral regrets, which can come about after you go against your own values. For example, you may pride yourself on being a loving person, and thus regret not living up to this image in the relationship you harmed. Moral regrets can also involve just yourself. Maybe you regret not living up to your commitment to your health when you ate a whole pizza or skipped the gym.
If not analyzed and managed, any variety of regret can be harmful to your well-being. Regret is linked to depression and anxiety, and excessive regret can adversely affect your immune system. But regret doesn’t have to be put aside and ignored.
1．What could be concluded from Pink’s research ?| A．Half of the people felt regretful. | B．Most people lived without regrets. |
| C．None could live a life without regrets. | D．The majority of the people had regrets. |
| A．Admit. | B．Destroy. | C．Treasure. | D．Encounter. |
| A．The harm of moral regrets. |
| B．The importance of commitment. |
| C．The relationship between regrets and values. |
| D．The connection between reality and imagination. |
| A．Types of regrets. | B．Causes of regrets. |
| C．Benefits of experiencing regrets. | D．Ways of dealing with regrets. |
Living in the shadow of my two elder sisters at college who already had their lives planned out since they were little, I was always undecided about everything. As a teenager, I was fickle (反复无常的). I would like one thing for a week and then hate it the next. But I was constantly searching for the beginning of the rainbow. Changing my dream from a vet to an astronaut, I thought there were various options available to me. However, my parents would shake their heads and repeatedly asked me such questions as, “Why can’t you be more like your sisters? What are you going to do with your life? Aren’t you interested in anything at all?” After a couple of shrugs (耸肩), my parents usually stopped talking. I was not sure if they gave up or anticipated my dull reactions. I often responded, “I couldn’t answer all of your questions now.”
Actually, my parents just had high expectations that never seemed to be fulfilled. Plus, like other parents, they just wanted to give the best to me and expected me to achieve success. The arguments with my parents seemed childish. One day, my mother made her thoughts clear, “Your grades aren’t high enough. No schools are going to want you, dear. We didn’t pay so much money for nothing.” Hesitating for a while, I said, “No matter what you say, I believe I will enter a good college.” Still, I let my emotions control myself.
Certainly, I had never planned not to go to college. After another debate with my mom, I decided to make a change. No longer would I sit back and let my parents mistake me for a bad boy. It was time to take action.
I knew it was a crucial year at high school. Releasing my feelings, I began to collect all the knowledge I had learned and review it with all my heart. I didn’t argue with my parents any more, but instead turned to my sisters for help and tried my best to study. Finally, I took the national college entrance examination with ease and confidence.
Print is a medium for mass communication, which has enabled
The Prints-A Riot of Colors, an exhibition
In 1931, the famous writer and social activist Lu Xun
Joseph Salmon, 17, was practising ice fishing with his mom on a lake in Iowa. Suddenly, Salmon saw a jeep, driven by an old man, Thomas Lee,
Then another young man waved at Lee and tried to
Things looked extremely
Finally, the rescue workers arrived. Lee was transported to a nearby hospital. Neither he nor his dog was injured while Salmon was only treated for a minor
| A．fall | B．shake | C．show | D．push |
| A．reason | B．strike | C．instant | D．error |
| A．border | B．blackboard | C．street | D．shoreline |
| A．drive | B．signal | C．return | D．explain |
| A．at a loss | B．at no cost | C．in shame | D．in relief |
| A．Therefore | B．Instead | C．Somehow | D．Otherwise |
| A．reliable | B．promising | C．vague | D．urgent |
| A．aggressive | B．anxious | C．patient | D．peaceful |
| A．ship | B．pool | C．river | D．water |
| A．handle | B．drag | C．break | D．purchase |
| A．hesitated | B．sought | C．declined | D．regretted |
| A．motionless | B．artificial | C．flexible | D．obvious |
| A．held | B．took | C．washed | D．rushed |
| A．mistake | B．scratch | C．procedure | D．resource |
| A．fortunate | B．elegant | C．ridiculous | D．sensitive |
We all know how emotionally taxing being a college student can be with difficult assignments, hundreds of pages of reading and challenging tests.
●Recognize sad feeling moments as a must. Maybe you just find out that you get a bad grade in a test, or that you have a stressful presentation you need to start.
●See stress as part of the college experience and relax yourself properly. When feeling stressed out, you can try giving yourself a 15-minute break between assignments to do what you like-watching videos, going for a walk, etc. If you have multiple classes that day, you can try taking the scenic route to class and enjoy the fresh air.
●Remind yourself that you’re just a human. This is hard but necessary. If you’re mentally incapable of attending that class, let the professor know that you can’t go. If you’re struggling but you have lots of assignments, see if you can get extensions or attend office hours to get help so you can feel less stressed.
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| A．Look for good places. |
| B．Remember to ask for help. |
| C．As a person, you can take only so much. |
| D．It helps to keep you healthy and energetic. |
| E．It’s hard to balance college life and emotional well-being. |
| F．Regardless of your reasons, it’s okay to give yourself a break. |
| G．Doing something you enjoy between work intervals can really help. |
Reshaping the world for a fossil fuel-free future means working quickly. Climate scientists say carbon emissions must stop by 2025 to minimize environmental damage. And by designing computational materials together with makers who can build and test them quickly, scientists can rapidly develop technologies like more powerful solar cells and car batteries.
Michael is the name of a supercomputer devoted to just one task―discovering the ultimate battery system. Researchers at University College London will use Michael to digitally build and test prototypes (原型) in every new material and type of cell possible to improve battery life, performance and price.
Finding a resilient (弹性的) design for solid-state batteries would be a huge breakthrough for electric vehicles and energy storage. Lighter, longer-lasting and cheaper solid-state technology could vastly improve vehicle range and charging time. And the energy from solar and wind power could be more efficiently stored until ready for use.
Scientists working in the US and the UK led the way in the 1970s in developing the lithium-ion (锂离子) battery used in today’s electric cars, laptops and cameras, But commercial units were only developed once the Japanese electronics giant pushed the technology forward for mass production. Partnerships between companies and universities could ultimately crack solid-state battery design. Oxford University and some companies are looking to win the international race to create a durable product. But they are only one among many.
Replacing liquid used in lithium-ion batteries with a solid conductor may take large digital processing. Electric vehicle makers are working with a computer giant to find successful designs that may include cheap and plentiful materials found in seawater. An electric vehicle maker is partnering with NASA to open a solid-state battery plant that uses no rare or expensive metals. The plan is to create a large database of materials that can be mixed and matched for the best combinations.
But computational materials may be needed in virtually every industry. And by rapidly classifying millions of substances on their ability to conduct electricity, their toughness, or the way they reflect light, AI and supercomputers can speed up the process of creating materials for just about anything.
1．What message does paragraph 1 convey?| A．It’s too fast to design computational materials. |
| B．It’s too late to reshape the fossil fuel-free world. |
| C．Developing green energy can reduce carbon emissions. |
| D．Developing technology can speed up carbon emissions. |
| A．Heavy and solid. | B．Light but breakable. |
| C．Less-costly and workable. | D．Expensive but efficient. |
| A．To show the weakness of mass production. |
| B．To show the good trend of the cooperation. |
| C．To show the difficulty of the battery design. |
| D．To show the development of British technology. |
| A．Michael Is Devoted to Storing Solar Energy |
| B．Companies and NASA Will Push Technology Forward |
| C．Electric Vehicle Makers Are Struggling to Solve Air Pollution |
| D．Supercomputers and AI Can Create Future Low-carbon Industries |
Club Information
Our weekly life drawing sessions are a relaxing environment for your artistic ability to develop and meet other creative souls. No prior experience of art is required to join because we believe art should be for all.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays
Learn more at art.soc@gmail.com
We are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating “a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet awesome people. Joining us is completely free. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our activities.
Meeting Time: Thursdays
Learn more at anglochinese.soc@gmail.com
We exist to help bring together musicians of every genre. We aim to promote live music and help musicians find band mates. Please join the BandSoc group by pressing the blue Visit Group button, which has all the latest updates and events. Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events.
Meeting Time: Mondays
Learn more at band.soc@gmail.com
We are a group of students who are passionate about theatre. We provide both the basics of theatre and voluntary theatre services in The Riley Smith Theatre. Backstage isn’t just about the theatre, though. We also run a trip once a year to a musical of our choice.
Meeting Time: Fridays
Learn more at backstage.soc@gmail.com
1．Which club can you join to raise your cross-cultural awareness?| A．Art. | B．Anglo-Chinese. | C．Band. | D．Backstage. |
| A．By becoming a member. | B．By bringing a band mate. |
| C．By joining the Visit Group. | D．By booking a ticket on weekdays. |
| A．art.soc@gmail.com. | B．anglochinese.soc@gmail.com. |
| C．band.soc@gmail.com. | D．backstage.soc@gmail.com. |
The Right Thing to Do
“Today’s test score will decide who has topped the class, so be ready,” Miss Natasha announced to the class.
Miss Natasha collected everyone’s test papers, and then cleared her throat to announce the results as she distributed the test papers among the students. Everyone was nervous about what their scores might be.
Ali and Bob had been competitors since class one and each year it was always one of the two that came first in the class. This year, there was tough competition between them both, and they eagerly awaited the results.
“Peter, 18,” announced Miss Natasha as she handed him his paper, “Eric, 16, Ali, 20, Bob, 19… and lastly Alia, 15.”
Once Miss Natasha had distributed (分发) all of the test papers in class, everyone soon realized that Ali had beaten Bobby one mark and topped the class. Everyone congratulated him and Ali was happy.
As Ali was about to put his paper in his bag, he noticed that by mistake Miss Natasha had given him two marks for an incorrect answer. He was shocked. He rechecked his answers and realized that all his answers were correct except for that one. However, if he informed Miss Natasha about it, he would not only lose two marks but also his first position.
After considering the situation, he decided to keep quiet and went home. However, he kept thinking about it all evening. Should he or shouldn’t he tell Miss Natasha about it? He thought that it had been already done, and no one would notice if he didn’t tell anyone, but then another thought crossed his mind. If he didn’t tell the teacher about it and stayed top of the class, he would have taken a title that should have belonged to Bob.
This situation put Ali in a hard position. His parents always taught him to do the right thing, but doing the right thing here meant he would no longer be top of the class. He remembered how everyone cheered for him and congratulated him in class.
He knew that by informing the teacher about it, he would lose it all.
After hearing his mother’s words, he finally made up his mind.
On June 29, 2021, Zhang Guimei
After her husband passed away because of cancer, she moved to Huaping county in Lijiang. Seeing the poverty in the mountains and the tragedies
After years of hard work, the school has made great
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