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1、-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN1a:Learning a foreign languageLearning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yetmostrewardingexperiences of my life.Although at times learning a language was rustrating, it was well worth the effort.My experience with learning a foreign language began

2、 in junior middle school, whenI took my first English class.I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students.Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, neverworrying much about making mistakes.I was at the top of my class for two years.When I

3、 went to senior middle school, I was eager to continue studying English;however, my experience in senior middle school was very different from before.While my ormer teacher had been patient with all of the students, my new teacherquickly punished those who gave incorrect answers.Whenever we answered

4、 incorrectly, she pointed a long stick at us and, shaking it upand down, shouted, No! No! No!It didnt take me long to lose my eagerness to answer questions.Not only did I lose my joy in answering questions, but I also lost my desire to sayanything at all in English.However, that state didnt last lon

5、g.When I went to college, I learned that all students were required to take an Englishcourse.Unlikemy senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patientand kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks!The situation was far from perfect, though.As our classes were very larg

6、e, I was only able to answer a couple of questions ineach class period.Also, after a few weeks of classes, I noticed there were many students who spokemuch better than I did.I began to feel intimidated.So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to speak.It seemed my English was goi

7、ng to stay at the same level forever.That was the situation until a couple of years later when I was offered anopportunityto study English through an onlinecourse.The communication medium was a computer, a phone line, and a modem.I soon got accessto the necessary equipment, learned how to use the te

8、chnologyfrom a friend and participated in the virtual classroom to days a week.Online learning is not easier than regular classroom study;2it requires a lot of time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of thecourse.I worked hard to meet the minimum standards set by the course and to c

9、ompleteassignments on time.I practiced all the time.I carried a little dictionary with me everywhere I went, as well as a notebook inwhich I listed any new words I heard.I made many, sometimesembarrassing, mistakes.Once in a while I cried out of frustration, and sometimes I felt like giving up.But I

10、 didnt feel intimidated by students who spoke faster than I did because I tookall the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on thescreen.Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, andmost importantly, I could say anything I want

11、ed to in English.Although I was still making many mistakes and was continually learning new ways tosay things, I had finally reaped the benefits of all of my hard work.Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experience for me, but one that Iwouldnt trade for anything.Not only did learning

12、 another language teach me the value of hard work, but it alsogave me insights into another culture, and my mind was opened to new ways ofseeing things.The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language was that I couldcommunicate with many more people than before.Talking with people is

13、one of my favoriteactivities, so being able to speak a newlanguage lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new,unforgettable friendships.Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English isbeing spoken,I can participate and make friends.I am able

14、 to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language andculture and theirs.1b:Keys to successful online leaeningWhile regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role intodays learning community.Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people

15、of all ages arebecoming aware of online learning that allows them to study at home.Online students, however, require unique qualities to be successful.The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students.3. Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences

16、as part of onlinelearning.Many people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences andthat online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other.This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some studentsfrom expressing themselves.In addition

17、, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying.In this way, students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly. Be able to communicate through writing.In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical thatstudents feel comfortabl

18、e expressing themselves in writing.Some students have limited writing abilities, which need to be improved before or aspart of the online experience.This usually requires extra commitment by these students.Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas, perspectives anddiscussions on the

19、subject being studied, and read about those of their classmates.In this way, students gain great insights from their peers, learning from each other aswell as the instructor. Be willing to speak up if problems arise.Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course.This means s

20、tudents must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests.If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding somethingabout the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can knowsomething is wrong.If one person does not understand something, possibl

21、y several others have the sameproblem.If another student is able to help, he or she probably will.While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge aboutthe subject. Take the program seriously.Online learning is not easier than study in regular classrooms.In fact, many stu

22、dents say it requires much more time and effort.Requirements for online courses are no less than those of any other quality program.Successful online students, however, see online learning as a convenient way toreceive their educationnot an easier way.Many online students sit at computers for hours

23、at a time during evenings and onweekends in order to complete their assignments.4When other people are finished with their work and studies and having fun, youllmost likelyfind online students doing their course work.Online students need to commit to hours a week to each course. Accept critical thin

24、king and decision making as part of online learning.Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well asexperience.It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the rightdecisions based on critical thinking.In a positive online environment, student

25、s feel valued by the instructor and by theirclassmates and feel good about their own work. Be able to think ideas through before replying.Providing meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential partof online learning.Time is given to allow for careful development of answers

26、.Testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged.Online students will not always be right, so they need to be prepared to accept achallenge. Keep up with the progress of the course.Online learning is normally sequential and requires commitment on the studentspart.Keeping up with the class and complet

27、ing all the work on time is vital.Once students get behind, it is almost impossible to catch up.Students need to want to be there and need to want the experience.The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer help andremind them of the need to keep up.Just as many excellent

28、 instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not allstudents have the necessary qualities to perform well online.People who have the qualities discussed above usually make very successful onlinestudents.If you have these qualities, learning online may be one of the best discoveries youwill

29、 ever make.2a：Deep concernThe radio clickedon. Rock music blasted forth.Like a shot, the music woke Sandy.She looked at the clock; it was : A.M.5Sandy sang along with the words as she lay listening to her favorite radio station.Sandy, shouted her father. Sandy, turn that music off!Steve Finch burst

30、into her room.Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuffIts the same thing over and over.Im not sure it is really music, though it does have rhythm.I like that music, Dad; its my favorite.Listen for a minute; Im sure youll like it.Sandy reached for the radio to turn it up louder.No, no, dont d

31、o that. I cant stand it.Turn that radio down so your mother and I cant hear it.Im sure that music is hurting your ears as well as your brain.Sandy walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower.Then shegrabbed the soap and washed thoroughly, including her hair.After her shower, Sandy brushed her

32、hair, put on her old, green T-shirt and somejeans.Then she put on her makeup and went to the kitchen.As usual, she didnt know what to have for breakfast, so she grabbed a glass of milkand ate a piece of toast while standing by the sink.Just then, her mother, Jane, entered the kitchen.Sandy, why dont

33、 you sit down and eat your breakfast It isnt healthy to eat standingup.I know, Mom, but I dont have time to sit down and eat.Did you finish your homework, dearYes.Did you brush your teethMom, I havent finished eating breakfast yet. pIll brush my teeth when Im done.Sandy, why are you wearing that old

34、 T-shirt pIts disgusting.Mom, please stop.Stop what, dear6Stop bugging me.Sandy, are you wearing eyelinerYes, Mom, Ive been wearing eyeliner for months. Isnt it pretty Sandy Finch, youre too young to wear that much makeup.Mom, Im fifteen. Im old enough to wear makeup.Believe me, all the girls at sch

35、ool wear makeup. Some have tattoos and pierced ears,and noses and tongues, too.Mom, I dont have time to talk about this nowIm late. Ive got to go. See youlater.Sandy kissed her mother quickly on the cheek, picked up her books, pand bolted outof the house.After Sandy had left for school, Jane Finch s

36、at down in peace and quiet to drink hercoffee.Soon her husband joined her.Would you like some coffee, Steve asked Jane.No, thanks, honey. My stomach feels upsetlike its full of knots.Its probably that awful music that wakes me up every morning.I dont think Im old-fashioned, but hearing those tuneles

37、s, offensive lyricsrepeatedly makes my blood boil.You know, honey, ifferent music appeals to different generations, reasoned Jane.Remember some of the music we listened toSteve smiled. Youre right. Maybe eating breakfast will help me get of some of theknots in my stomach.Did you notice how much make

38、up our fifteen-year-old daughter was wearing thismorningI cant believe I didnt notice.I suppose we should feel lucky because makeup is our biggest problem with her.Ive seen other teenagers walking around town with tattoos and piercings all overtheir bodies.What worries me, said Steve, is that music

39、could have a negative influence onSandy.I dont know whats happening to our little girl.7Shes changing and Im concerned about her.Makeup, terrible musicwho knows what will be nextWe need to have a talk with her.The news is full of stories about teenagers in trouble whose parents hardly knowanything a

40、bout their problems.Oh, I dont think her music is so terrible.But in any case, youre right. We need to have a talk with Sandy, said Jane.As Jane Finch drove to work, she thought about her Sandy.She knew what she wanted to say, what she had to say to Sandy.She was so glad that she and Sandy could sti

41、ll talk things over.She knew she had to have patience and keep the lines of communication with herdaughter open.She wanted to be there as an anchor for her, but at the same time she would giveher freedom to find her own identity .2b:Is there a generation gapThe term generation gap was coined in the

42、s.One conceptof the generation gap is that parents and children have different valuesand beliefs.As a result, many parents fear that peer opinions will become more highly valuedand that they in turn will lose influence.Although the term continues to be used often, some people are beginning to ask th

43、equestion, Is there a generation gap in todays societyOne study compared four generations, aged -, -, -, and and over.Several questions were asked to tap into basic beliefs and values, such as Hard workis the key to getting ahead and America is the very best place in the world to livein.Across the g

44、enerations, there was great consistency in the responses.Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap.These studies show that while young people tend to value their peers evaluationsover parentson things like music, clothing and whats cool, they continue to lookto parents for ba

45、sic values and guidance in the more important areas of life, such ascareer and lifetime goals.Of course, general trends cant always be applied to individual cases.8It is natural to feel like there is an uncomfortable gap between our teens and usand that there is a need to bridge it.Perhaps, though,

46、the problem does not lie in a difference of opinions or values, butin the way we relate to and communicate with each other.Here are some tips from an article entitled Bridging the Generation Gap that mighthelp.Show respect.An attitude of respect and trust can be contagious.Young people tend to see t

47、hemselves the way their parents see them.In turn, they gain self-confidence and respect for themselves when you show thatyou respect their ability to make decisions and learn from their mistakes.Listen more than you talk.Questioning can sound like interrogation.Instead, adopt an attitude of curiosit

48、y rather than control.Ask questions like How so What do you think now Were you surprised Whatwill you do now Whats your plan Is this something you want help withIf your object is only to listen, you should be careful not to be preparing yourresponse while your teen is still talking.Youll hear better

49、 that way, and they will be encouraged to talk more.Ask whether your child wants to hear it before sharing your point of view.Only go on if they say yes. Then be brief.Dont lecture, and dont expect them to agree with you.If you state your case with a This is what makes sense to me attitude as oppose

50、d toThis is the right way to see things, he or she can listen more openly instead ofplanning rebellion.Think we instead of you.We have chores to do before we leave the house; how can we take care of whatneeds to be doneAny way you can get across the message Were in this together can help bridgegaps

51、that conflicts might otherwise create.Keep calm.You can easily destroy your credibility by getting angry or too excited during aconversation.Instead of Youre ruining your life!, say Im concerned about what might happenif. What do you think you might do in a situation like thatDont apply double stand

52、ards.Teenagers pay close attention to double standards.Dont expect them to follow rules you dont follow yourself.9Whether its about checking in by the phone, putting things away or drinking out ofthe milk carton, Do as I say and not as I do will not improve the relationship.Admit your own mistakes a

53、nd talk about what you are learning from them.Showing self-acceptance and tolerance for imperfection is very encouraging toteenagers (as well as other people around you) and tends to make you easier toapproach with questions, regrets and challenges.Apologize when you think you had done or said somet

54、hing differently, like losingyour cool or saying something hurtful during an argument.Enjoy them.The humor, energy and sense of possibility teenagers often have can awaken parentsto positive sides of themselves they had forgotten or neglected.When teens experience being liked, they usually act more

55、likeable.3a:A good heart to learn onWhen I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father.He was severely crippled and very short, and when we walked together, his hand onmy arm for balance, people would stare.I would inwardly struggle at the unwanted attention.If he ever noticed or was

56、 bothered, he never let on.It was difficult to coordinate our stepshis halting, mine impatientand because ofthat, we didnt say much as we went along.But as we started out, he always said, You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.Our usual walk was to or from the subway on which he traveled to w

57、ork.He went to work sick, and despite nasty weather.He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others couldnot.It was a matter of pride.When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even withhelp.At such times my sisters or I would pull him through

58、 the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., ona childs wagon with steel runners to the subway entrance.Once there, he would cling to the handrail until he reached the lower steps that thewarmer tunnel air kept free of ice.In Manhattan the subway station was in the basement of his office building, and hewould no

59、t have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.10When I think of it now, I am amazed at how much courage it must have taken for agrown man to subject himself to such shame and stress. And at how he did itwithout bitterness or complaint.He never talked about himself as an obj

60、ect of pity, nor did he show any envy of themore fortunate or able.What he looked for in others was a good heart, and if he found one, the ownerwas good enough for him.Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people,even though I still dont know precisely what a goo